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NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026
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LEGISLATIVE TEXT
and
JOINT EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
to accompany
S. 1071
PUBLIC LAW 119-60
BOOK 1 OF 2
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JANUARY 2026
Printed for the use of the Committee on
Armed Services of the House of Representatives
119th Congress } {
COMMITTEE PRINT No. 3
2d Session } {
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NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026
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LEGISLATIVE TEXT
and
JOINT EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
to accompany
S. 1071
PUBLIC LAW 119-60
BOOK 1 OF 2
[GRAPHIC(S) NOT AVAILABLE IN TIFF FORMAT]
JANUARY 2026
Printed for the use of the Committee on
Armed Services of the House of Representatives
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Note From the Director, Legislative Operations
This committee print consists of the enrolled bill text and
joint explanatory statement for the National Defense
Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 (S. 1071; Public
Law 119-60).
This Act and the material found in this committee print are
the product of an agreement between the Chairman and Ranking
Member of the House Committee on Armed Services and the
Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Armed
Services on H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for
Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, as passed by the House
of Representatives on September 10, 2025, and S. 2296, the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, as
passed by the Senate on October 9, 2025.
In order to ensure the enactment of an annual defense bill
by the end of the calendar year, the Chairman and Ranking
Member of the House Committee on Armed Services and the
Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Armed
Services agreed to reconcile the provisions of H.R. 3838 and S.
2296. The negotiated agreement was brought to the House floor
in the form of a House amendment to S. 1071, an unrelated bill
used as the legislative vehicle for the NDAA. On December 10,
2025, the House agreed to the House amendment to S. 1071 by the
yeas and nays, 312-112 (Roll no. 320). On December 17, 2025,
the Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 1071 by a vote
of 77-20 (Record Vote Number: 648). The President signed the
legislation on December 18, 2025, and it became Public Law 119-
60.
Because the agreed-upon language was brought to the House
in the form of a House amendment to S. 1071, there is no
conference report and no formal ``joint explanatory statement
of the conference committee'' for the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. Instead, Chairman Mike
Rogers submitted a joint explanatory statement to accompany S.
1071 in the Congressional Record on December 10, 2025 (pages
H5571-H5753). The text of the joint explanatory statement is
included in this committee print. Section 5 of S. 1071
specifies that this joint explanatory statement shall have the
same effect with respect to the implementation of this
legislation as if it were a joint explanatory statement of a
committee of conference.
In this committee print, the provisions of H.R. 3838 are
generally referred to as ``the House bill''. The provisions of
S. 2296 are generally referred to as ``the Senate bill.'' The
final form of the agreements reached during negotiations
between the House and the Senate are referred to as ``the
agreement.''
The following pages are organized in the manner of a
traditional conference report.
C O N T E N T S
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BOOK 1
LEGISLATIVE TEXT................................................. 1
BOOK 2
LEGISLATIVE TEXT--Continued...................................... 919
JOINT EXPLANATORY STATEMENT TO ACCOMPANY THE NATIONAL DEFENSE
AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026......................... 1295
Overview................................................. 1295
Disclosure of earmarks and congressionally directed
spending items......................................... 1295
Summary of discretionary authorizations and budget
authority implication.................................. 1295
Sec. 4--Budgetary effects of this Act.................... 1296
DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS................. 1296
TITLE I--PROCUREMENT............................................. 1296
Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations.................. 1296
Sec. 101--Authorization of appropriations................ 1296
Subtitle B--Army Programs.................................... 1296
Sec. 111--Strategy for Army tactical wheeled vehicle
program................................................ 1296
Sec. 112--Multiyear procurement authority for UH-60
Blackhawk aircraft..................................... 1296
Sec. 113--Authorization to initiate early production of
future long-range assault aircraft..................... 1297
Sec. 114--Limitation on availability of funds for the
Next Generation Command and Control portfolio of
capabilities of the Army............................... 1297
Subtitle C--Navy Programs.................................... 1297
Sec. 121--Modification to requirements for
recapitalization of tactical fighter aircraft of the
Navy Reserve........................................... 1297
Sec. 122--Modification to limitations on Navy medium and
large unmanned surface vessels......................... 1297
Sec. 123--Recapitalization of Navy waterborne security
barriers; modification of prohibition on availability
of funds for legacy waterborne security barriers....... 1298
Sec. 124--Contract authority for Ford-class aircraft
carrier program........................................ 1298
Sec. 125--Contract authority for Columbia-class submarine
program................................................ 1298
Sec. 126--Authority for advance procurement of certain
components to support continuous production of
Virginia-class submarines.............................. 1298
Sec. 127--Procurement authorities for Medium Landing
Ships.................................................. 1298
Sec. 128--Multiyear procurement authority for Yard,
Repair, Berthing, and Messing Barges................... 1299
Sec. 129--Vessel construction managers for the
construction of certain Navy vessels................... 1299
Sec. 130--Limitation on construction of Modular Attack
Surface Craft.......................................... 1299
Sec. 131--Limitation on availability of funds for TAGOS
ship program........................................... 1300
Sec. 132--Inclusion of information on amphibious warfare
ship spares and repair parts in Navy budget
justification materials................................ 1300
Subtitle D--Air Force Programs............................... 1300
Sec. 141--Modification of minimum inventory requirements
for air refueling tanker aircraft...................... 1300
Sec. 142--Modification of prohibition on retirement of F-
15E aircraft........................................... 1301
Sec. 143--Extension of limitations and minimum inventory
requirement relating to RQ-4 aircraft.................. 1301
Sec. 144--Modification to annual report on Air Force
tactical fighter aircraft force structure.............. 1301
Sec. 145--Extension of requirements relating to C-130
aircraft............................................... 1301
Sec. 146--Extension of prohibition on certain reductions
to B-1 bomber aircraft squadrons....................... 1302
Sec. 147--Modification to minimum inventory requirement
for A-10 aircraft...................................... 1302
Sec. 148--Preservation of retired KC-10 aircraft......... 1302
Sec. 149--Prohibition on certain reductions to inventory
of E-3 airborne warning and control system aircraft.... 1303
Sec. 150--B-21 bomber aircraft program accountability
matrices............................................... 1303
Sec. 151--Bomber aircraft force structure and transition
roadmap................................................ 1303
Sec. 152--Requirement for an intelligence, surveillance,
and reconnaissance roadmap for the Air Force........... 1303
Sec. 153--Report on the F-47 advanced fighter aircraft
program................................................ 1304
Sec. 154--Limitation on availability of funds pending
report on acquisition strategy for Airborne Command
Post Capability........................................ 1304
Subtitle E--Defense-Wide, Joint, and Multiservice Matters.... 1304
Sec. 161--Requirements relating to executive airlift
aircraft............................................... 1304
Sec. 162--Amendments to prohibition on operation,
procurement, and contracting related to foreign-made
light detection and ranging............................ 1305
Sec. 163--Prohibition on availability of funds for
contract termination or production line shutdown for E-
7A Wedgetail aircraft.................................. 1305
Sec. 164--Limitation on procurement of KC-46 aircraft
pending certification on correction of deficiencies.... 1305
Sec. 165--Plan for open mission systems of F-35 aircraft. 1305
Sec. 166--Annual GAO reviews of the F-35 aircraft program 1306
Legislative Provisions Not Adopted........................... 1306
Limitation on reductions to Army Prepositioned Stocks--
Afloat program sealift capability...................... 1306
Report on fielding of Link 16 military tactical data
network................................................ 1306
Authority to use incremental funding to enter into a
contract for the construction of a Guided Missile
Destroyer (DDG)........................................ 1306
Limitation on availability of funds relating to
amphibious warfare ship requirement.................... 1307
Report on procurement strategy for submarine cable laying
and repair ships....................................... 1307
Information on future large and oversized air cargo
transportation services................................ 1307
Sense of Congress on domestic procurement of defense
articles for AUKUS partnership......................... 1308
Prohibition on availability of funds for non-tactical
electric vehicles or components produced by child and
slave labor............................................ 1308
Report on next-generation fuel cells..................... 1308
TITLE II--RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION............ 1309
Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations.................. 1309
Sec. 201--Authorization of appropriations................ 1309
Subtitle B--Program Requirements, Restrictions, and
Limitations................................................ 1309
Sec. 211--Modification to authority to award prizes for
advanced technology achievements....................... 1309
Sec. 212--Modification to mechanisms to provide funds to
defense laboratories and other entities for research
and development of technologies for military missions.. 1309
Sec. 213--Program for the enhancement of the research,
development, test, and evaluation centers of the
Department of Defense.................................. 1309
Sec. 214--Modification to authority for acquisition,
construction, or furnishing of test facilities and
equipment.............................................. 1310
Sec. 215--Extension of limitation on availability of
funds for fundamental research collaboration with
certain academic institutions.......................... 1310
Sec. 216--Modification of requirement for Department of
Defense policies for management and certification of
Link 16 military tactical data link network............ 1310
Sec. 217--Extension of authority for assignment to
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency of private
sector personnel with critical research and development
expertise.............................................. 1310
Sec. 218--Alternative test and evaluation pathway for
designated defense acquisition programs................ 1310
Sec. 219--Congressionally directed programs for test and
evaluation oversight................................... 1311
Sec. 220--Application of software innovation to modernize
test and evaluation infrastructure..................... 1311
Sec. 221--Review and alignment of standards, guidance,
and policies relating to digital engineering........... 1311
Sec. 222--Catalyst Pathfinder Program.................... 1311
Sec. 223--Modifications to defense research capacity
building program....................................... 1311
Sec. 224--National Security and Defense Artificial
Intelligence Institute................................. 1312
Sec. 225--Advanced robotic automation for munitions
manufacturing.......................................... 1312
Sec. 226--Evaluation of additional test corridors for
hypersonic and long-range weapons...................... 1312
Sec. 227--Western regional range complex demonstration... 1312
Sec. 228--Demonstration of near real-time monitoring
capabilities to enhance weapon system platforms........ 1313
Sec. 229--Pilot program on modernized health and usage
monitoring systems to address obsolescence in rotary-
wing and tiltrotor aircraft............................ 1313
Sec. 230--Prohibition on modification of indirect cost
rates for institutions of higher education and
nonprofit organizations................................ 1313
Sec. 231--Limitation on availability of funds pending
compliance with requirements relating to the Joint
Energetics Transition Office........................... 1313
Sec. 232--Limitation on availability of funds for
realignment of research, development, test, and
evaluation functions of Joint conventional armaments
and ammunition......................................... 1314
Sec. 233--Limitation on use of funds for certain Navy
software............................................... 1314
Sec. 234--Limitation on availability of funds for Under
Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering
pending report on study results........................ 1314
Subtitle C--Biotechnology Matters............................ 1315
Sec. 241--Support for research and development of
bioindustrial manufacturing processes.................. 1315
Sec. 242--Biotechnology Management Office................ 1315
Sec. 243--Bioindustrial commercialization program........ 1315
Sec. 244--Biotechnology supply chain resiliency program.. 1315
Sec. 245--Biological data for artificial intelligence.... 1315
Sec. 246--Department of Defense biotechnology strategy... 1316
Sec. 247--Ethical and responsible development and
deployment of biotechnology within the Department of
Defense................................................ 1316
Sec. 248--Establishing biobased product merit guidance... 1316
Subtitle D--Plans, Reports, and Other Matters................ 1316
Sec. 251--Modification of energetic materials strategic
plan and investment strategy of Joint Energetics
Transition Office...................................... 1316
Sec. 252--Extension of period for annual reports on
critical technology areas supportive of the National
Defense Strategy....................................... 1316
Sec. 253--Quarterly briefings on research, development,
test, and evaluation laboratories and facilities....... 1317
Legislative Provisions Not Adopted........................... 1317
Funding for virtual engineering for Army readiness and
sustainment............................................ 1317
Funding for humanitarian airborne mobile infrastructure
capability............................................. 1317
Funding for fuel cell multi-modular use utilizing
hydrogen............................................... 1318
Funding for advanced group 1 small unmanned aerial
systems for special operations forces.................. 1318
Funding for National Defense Education Program........... 1318
Funding for the development, test, and integration of
adaptable radar capabilities........................... 1318
Funding for advanced drone development for special
operations and low-intensity conflict.................. 1319
Funding for quantum communications corridor for Navy
research, development, test, and evaluation............ 1319
Funding for smart susceptor technology................... 1319
Prohibition on contracts between certain foreign entities
and institutions of higher education conducting
Department of Defense-funded research.................. 1319
Post-employment restrictions for participants in certain
defense research....................................... 1320
Department of Defense biotechnology workforce training... 1320
Technical correction..................................... 1320
Reimbursement of National Guard for research,
development, test, and evaluation expenses............. 1320
Enhance international coordination for advanced
manufacturing techniques, technologies, and adoption... 1320
Prohibition on availability of funds for animal research
in collaboration with foreign countries of concern..... 1321
Prohibition on availability of funds for gain of function
research............................................... 1321
Prioritization of partnerships with institutions of
higher education in certain research areas............. 1321
Research, development, and implementation of unattended
robotic process automation............................. 1321
Initiative on studying advanced artificial intelligence,
national security, and strategic competition........... 1322
Joint Reserve Detachment of the Defense Innovation Unit.. 1322
Development of internet access technologies by the
Defense Innovation Unit................................ 1322
Quarterly reports on termination of critical technology
research awards........................................ 1322
Report on Department of Defense market research of
critical technology and capabilities................... 1322
Report on low-cost undersea effectors.................... 1323
Report on electronic warfare capability for unmanned
surface vessels........................................ 1324
Plan to support advanced manufacturing and materials for
hypersonics research and development................... 1324
Strategy for the development of friction stir additive
manufacturing technologies............................. 1325
Report on research relating to the upper atmosphere and
near-space environment................................. 1325
Avoiding duplication of hypersonic testing efforts....... 1325
TITLE III--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE............................. 1326
Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations.................. 1326
Sec. 301--Authorization of appropriations................ 1326
Subtitle B--Energy and Environment........................... 1326
Sec. 311--Inclusion of information about PFAS
investigation and remediation in annual report on
defense environmental programs......................... 1326
Sec. 312--Elimination of preference for motor vehicles
using electric or hybrid propulsion systems and related
requirements of the Department of Defense.............. 1326
Sec. 313--Modification of availability and use of energy
cost savings........................................... 1326
Sec. 314--Requirement to support National Guard training
on wildfire prevention and response.................... 1326
Sec. 315--Modification of requirements relating to
replacement of fluorinated aqueous film-forming foam... 1327
Sec. 316--Modification to restriction on procurement or
purchasing of personal protective equipment for
firefighters containing perfluoroalkyl substances or
polyfluoroalkyl substances............................. 1327
Sec. 317--Provision of alternative drinking water to
households whose private drinking water is contaminated
with perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic
acid substances from Department of Defense activities.. 1327
Sec. 318--Responsibilities of executive agent for
installation and operational nuclear energy............ 1327
Sec. 319--Establishment of Advanced Nuclear Transition
Working Group.......................................... 1328
Sec. 320--Department of Air Force program of record for
commercial weather data................................ 1328
Sec. 321--Pilot program on Navy installation nuclear
energy................................................. 1328
Sec. 322--Strategy to accelerate remediation of
contamination from perfluoroalkyl substances and
polyfluoroalkyl substances............................. 1328
Sec. 323--Notification requirement with respect to
nuclear power in Guam.................................. 1329
Sec. 324--Authority to use certain technologies to
destroy or dispose of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl
substances............................................. 1329
Subtitle C--Logistics and Sustainment........................ 1329
Sec. 331--Modification of readiness report to include
summary count of certain mishaps....................... 1329
Sec. 332--Authority to provide supplies incidental to
support and services for eligible non-Department of
Defense organizations.................................. 1329
Sec. 333--Extension of authorization of depot working
capital funds for unspecified minor military
construction........................................... 1329
Sec. 334--Designation of senior officials responsible for
integration of global contested logistics posture
management............................................. 1329
Sec. 335--Modification of prohibition on contracts for
performance of firefighting or security-guard functions 1330
Sec. 336--Responsibilities for oversight of certain
defense personal property matters...................... 1330
Sec. 337--Roles and responsibilities relating to
sustainment and readiness of certain naval surface
vessels................................................ 1330
Sec. 338--Strategy to improve infrastructure of certain
depots of Department of Defense........................ 1331
Sec. 339--Modification of report on improved oversight
for implementation of Shipyard Infrastructure
Optimization Program of the Navy....................... 1331
Sec. 340--Extension and modification of semiannual
briefings on operational status of amphibious warship
fleet.................................................. 1331
Sec. 341--Maintenance inspection capabilities and
requirements........................................... 1331
Sec. 342--Joint Strike Fighter sustainment............... 1332
Sec. 343--Depot-level maintenance coordination in
multinational exercises................................ 1332
Sec. 344--Proposed actions with respect to causes and
effects of declining aircraft readiness rates.......... 1332
Sec. 345--Technology enhancement for surface ship
maintenance............................................ 1332
Sec. 346--Oversight requirements for contracts relating
to relocation logistics for household goods............ 1333
Sec. 347--Integration of commercially available
artificial intelligence capabilities into logistics
operations............................................. 1333
Sec. 348--Pilot program on Army depot and arsenal
workload sustainment................................... 1333
Sec. 349--Limitation on use of funds to establish or
expand Space Force Special Operations Component Command 1333
Sec. 350--Pilot program for data-enabled ground vehicle
maintenance............................................ 1334
Sec. 351--Modernization of the organic industrial base of
the Army............................................... 1334
Subtitle D--Matters Relating to Munitions.................... 1334
Sec. 361--Reporting requirements for Out-Year
Unconstrained Total Munitions Requirements and Out-Year
inventory numbers...................................... 1334
Sec. 362--Inclusion of air and missile defense in Out-
Year Unconstrained Total Munitions Requirement and Out-
Year inventory numbers................................. 1335
Sec. 363--Reports on munitions response projects at sites
formerly used by the Department of Defense............. 1335
Sec. 364--Report on critical munitions required for
simultaneous conflicts................................. 1335
Subtitle E--Other Matters.................................... 1336
Sec. 371--Adjustment and diversification assistance for
State and local governments affected by depot
reductions............................................. 1336
Sec. 372--Authority to evacuate family pets and contract
working dogs during noncombatant evacuations of foreign
countries.............................................. 1336
Sec. 373--Manned rotary wing aircraft safety............. 1336
Sec. 374--Establishment of Army museum system............ 1336
Sec. 375--Establishment of United States Navy Museum
System................................................. 1337
Sec. 376--Establishment of Air Force and Space Force
Museum System.......................................... 1337
Sec. 377--Transportation of certain domestic animals by
foreign air carrier.................................... 1337
Sec. 378--Minimum standards for military working dog
kennels and facilities................................. 1337
Sec. 379--Restroom access at military installations for
certain transportation service providers............... 1337
Sec. 380--Use of expeditionary solid waste disposal
systems by Department of Defense....................... 1338
Sec. 381--Pilot program for contracted amphibious air
resources for the area of responsibility of the United
States Indo-Pacific Command............................ 1338
Sec. 382--Initiative to control spread of greater banded
hornet in Guam......................................... 1338
Sec. 383--Reserve mobilization exercise to assess the
capability of the Armed Forces to respond to a high-
intensity contingency in the Indo-Pacific region....... 1338
Sec. 384--Limitation on transformation by the Army of
primary helicopter training program at Fort Rucker,
Alabama................................................ 1339
Legislative Provisions Not Adopted........................... 1339
Department of Defense guidelines regarding implementation
of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969....... 1339
Repeal of prohibition on procurement by Department of
Defense of certain items containing perfluorooctane
sulfonate or perfluorooctanoic acid.................... 1339
Pilot program to install propane-powered generators at a
domestic defense industrial base facility.............. 1339
Repeal of temporary moratorium on incineration by
Department of Defense of perfluoroalkyl substances,
polyfluoroalkyl substances, and aqueous film forming
foam................................................... 1340
Interim responses to address releases or threatened
releases of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl
substances............................................. 1340
Study on small modular nuclear reactors.................. 1340
Coordinator for engagement with defense communities
affected by perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl
substances............................................. 1340
Modification of minimum capital investment for certain
depots of Department of Defense........................ 1341
Capital expenditure write-offs for Department of Defense
depots and arsenals.................................... 1341
Authority to establish Advanced Technology Centers to
enhance workforce training in certain critical skills.. 1341
Authorization to maintain a library in the Department of
the Navy............................................... 1341
Authorization to maintain a Navy art gallery............. 1342
Establishment of Center for the Study of the National
Guard.................................................. 1342
Recognition of certain aspects of the National Navy
Underwater Demolition Team-SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce,
Florida, as a national memorial, national memorial
garden, and national K9 memorial....................... 1342
Assessments and plan for increasing access to nutritious
food on military installations......................... 1342
Driver simulators in military vehicles................... 1343
Department of Defense report on creatine supplements in
Meals Ready-to-Eat..................................... 1343
Study and report on effects of Defense Logistics Agency
class IX recovery rates on military depots and arsenals 1343
Briefing on sustainment and funding of Department of the
Army directed energy programs of record................ 1344
Report on reducing frequency of permanent changes of
station and naval vessel to onshore rotations.......... 1344
Report on encroachment management related to the Nevada
Test and Training Range................................ 1345
Report on local coordination efforts to address
contamination caused by activities at former George Air
Force Base............................................. 1345
Report on use of ultra-short takeoff and landing aircraft
for last mile logistics and disaster response
operations............................................. 1346
Availability of milk at dining facilities on military
installations.......................................... 1346
Prohibition on Department of Defense ban of clean agent
fire suppression products.............................. 1347
Inapplicability of recommendations, procedures, and plans
of commission relating to assigning, modifying, or
removing of names, symbols, displays, monuments, and
paraphernalia to assets of the Department of Defense
that commemorate the Confederate States................ 1347
Funding for flight hours for expeditionary combat
aviation brigades...................................... 1347
Report on adoption of graphite oxide-based firefighting
foams.................................................. 1347
TITLE IV--MILITARY PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATIONS...................... 1348
Subtitle A--Active Forces.................................... 1348
Sec. 401--End strengths for active forces................ 1348
Subtitle B--Reserve Forces................................... 1348
Sec. 411--End strengths for Selected Reserve............. 1348
Sec. 412--End strengths for Reserves on active duty in
support of the Reserves................................ 1348
Sec. 413--End strengths for military technicians (dual
status)................................................ 1349
Sec. 414--Maximum number of reserve personnel authorized
to be on active duty for operational support........... 1349
Subtitle C--Authorization of Appropriations; Reports......... 1349
Sec. 421--Military personnel............................. 1349
Sec. 422--Streamlining of total force reporting
requirements........................................... 1349
Legislative Provisions Not Adopted........................... 1350
Excluding members of the National Guard performing
certain duty from counting for active-duty end
strengths.............................................. 1350
TITLE V--MILITARY PERSONNEL POLICY............................... 1350
Subtitle A--Officer Policy................................... 1350
Sec. 501--Space Force general officer management......... 1350
Sec. 502--Redistribution of general officers on active
duty from the Air Force to the Space Force............. 1350
Sec. 503--Notification of removal of officers from
selection board reports and promotion lists............ 1350
Sec. 504--Chaplains: career flexibility; detail as
students at schools for education required for
appointment............................................ 1350
Sec. 505--Temporary increase in fiscal year percentage
limitation for reduction or waiver of service-in-grade
requirement for general and flag officers to be retired
in pay grades O-7 and O-8.............................. 1351
Sec. 506--Notice of removal of Judge Advocates General... 1351
Sec. 507--Authority to waive prohibition on officers
serving on successive selection boards for boards to
consider officers for promotion to major general or
rear admiral........................................... 1351
Sec. 508--Establishment of blast safety officer positions 1352
Subtitle B--Reserve Component Management..................... 1352
Sec. 511--Active and inactive transfers of officers of
the Army National Guard and Air Force National Guard... 1352
Sec. 512--National Guard: Active Guard and Reserve duty
in response to a State disaster........................ 1352
Sec. 513--Report on effect of equipment shortfalls on
ability of National Guard to perform homeland defense
activities............................................. 1352
Sec. 514--Report on National Guard sexual assault
prevention and response training....................... 1352
Sec. 515--Study and report on members of the reserve
components: consideration of amount of time of service
in activation; authority to waive limitation on release
from active duty....................................... 1353
Subtitle C--General Service Authorities and Military Records. 1353
Sec. 521--Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record:
codification; expansion................................ 1353
Sec. 522--Women's initiative teams....................... 1353
Sec. 523--Honorary promotions on the initiative of the
Department of Defense.................................. 1354
Sec. 524--Enhanced efficiency and service discretion for
Disability Evaluation System reviews................... 1354
Sec. 525--Requirement of equal opportunity, racial
neutrality, and exclusive use of merit in military
personnel actions...................................... 1354
Sec. 526--Report on adequacy of reimbursement for costs
of permanent change of station......................... 1354
Subtitle D--Recruitment and Accession........................ 1355
Sec. 531--Recruiter access to secondary schools.......... 1355
Sec. 532--Alternative service in areas of national
interest by individuals denied enlistment.............. 1355
Sec. 533--Medical accession standards for members of the
Armed Forces........................................... 1355
Sec. 534--Clarifying the calculation of enlistments for
persons whose score on the Armed Forces Qualification
Test is below a prescribed level for the future
servicemember preparatory course....................... 1356
Sec. 535--Selective Service System: automatic
registration........................................... 1356
Subtitle E--Member Training.................................. 1356
Sec. 541--Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps
instructor qualifications.............................. 1356
Sec. 542--Number of Junior Reserve Officers' Training
Corps units............................................ 1356
Sec. 543--Requirements with respect to motorcycle safety
training............................................... 1356
Sec. 544--Repeal of annual certifications related to the
Ready, Relevant Learning initiative of the Navy........ 1357
Sec. 545--Mandatory training on government ethics and
national security law.................................. 1357
Sec. 546--Temporary authority to provide bonuses to
Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps instructors.... 1357
Sec. 547--Pilot program for generative artificial
intelligence and spatial computing for performance
training and proficiency assessment.................... 1357
Sec. 548--Limitation on authority to reorganize the
Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps of the Army.... 1357
Sec. 549--Accreditation of National Guard Marksmanship
Training Center........................................ 1358
Subtitle F--Member Education................................. 1358
Sec. 551--Modification to maximum years of service for
eligibility detail as a student at a law school........ 1358
Sec. 552--Inclusion of Space Force education programs in
definitions regarding professional military education.. 1358
Sec. 553--Asynchronous instruction in distance education
option for professional military education............. 1358
Sec. 554--Center for Strategic Deterrence and Weapons of
Mass Destruction Studies............................... 1358
Sec. 555--Military service academy nominations........... 1358
Sec. 556--Modifications to alternative obligation for
cadets and midshipmen.................................. 1359
Sec. 557--Modification to the designation of Members of
the House of Representatives to the Boards of Visitors
of Service Academies................................... 1359
Sec. 558--Director of Admissions of the United States
Naval Academy.......................................... 1359
Sec. 559--Detail of members of the Space Force as
instructors at Air Force Institute of Technology....... 1359
Sec. 559A--Prohibition on participation of males in
athletic programs or activities at the military service
academies that are designated for women or girls....... 1359
Sec. 559B--Organization of Army War College.............. 1360
Subtitle G--Military Justice and Other Legal Matters......... 1360
Sec. 561--Qualifications for judge advocates............. 1360
Sec. 562--Ensuring the availability of legal advice to
commanders............................................. 1360
Sec. 563--Analysis of potential modifications to the
offense of wrongful broadcast or distribution of
intimate visual images under the Uniform Code of
Military Justice....................................... 1361
Sec. 564--Revision to sexual assault prevention and
response training guidance............................. 1361
Sec. 565--Notification of military sex offenders at
military installations................................. 1361
Sec. 566--Analysis of the advisability of modifying the
definition of abusive sexual contact under the Uniform
Code of Military Justice............................... 1362
Sec. 567--Analysis of the advisability of establishing a
punitive article for child pornography-related offenses
under the Uniform Code of Military Justice............. 1362
Subtitle H--Career Transition................................ 1362
Sec. 571--Transition Assistance Program: amendments;
pilot program; reports................................. 1362
Sec. 572--Amendments to pathways for counseling in
Transition Assistance Program.......................... 1362
Sec. 573--Improvements to information-sharing to support
individuals retiring or separating from the Armed
Forces................................................. 1363
Subtitle I--Family Programs, Child Care, and Dependent
Education.................................................. 1363
Sec. 581--Notification of suspected child abuse that
occurs at a military child development center.......... 1363
Sec. 582--Enrollment of children of certain American Red
Cross employees in schools operated by the Department
of Defense Education Activity.......................... 1363
Sec. 583--Ensuring access to DODEA schools for certain
members of the reserve components...................... 1363
Sec. 584--Authorization of dual or concurrent enrollment
programs for students of Defense Dependent Schools..... 1364
Sec. 585--Restrictions on certain actions relating to
DODEA schools and military child development centers... 1364
Sec. 586--Extension of pilot program to provide financial
assistance to members of the Armed Forces for in-home
child care............................................. 1364
Sec. 587--Military OneSource: information regarding
maternal health care................................... 1365
Sec. 588--Assistance for deployment-related support of
members of the Armed Forces undergoing deployment and
their families beyond the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration
Program................................................ 1365
Sec. 589--Certain assistance to local educational
agencies that benefit dependents of military and
civilian personnel..................................... 1365
Sec. 589A--Verification of reporting of eligible
federally connected children for purposes of Federal
impact aid programs.................................... 1365
Sec. 589B--Regulations on the use of portable electronic
mobile devices in Department of Defense Education
Activity schools....................................... 1366
Sec. 589V--Management of special education in schools
operated by Department of Defense Education Activity... 1366
Sec. 589D--Pilot program to increase payments for child
care services in high-cost areas....................... 1366
Subtitle J--Decorations and Awards, Reports, and Other
Matters.................................................... 1366
Sec. 591--Authorization for award of Medal of Honor to E.
Royce Williams for acts of valor during the Korean War. 1366
Sec. 592--Authorization for posthumous award of the
distinguished-service cross to Isaac "Ike" Camacho for
acts of valor in Vietnam............................... 1367
Sec. 593--Compliance with travel charge card deactivation
requirements........................................... 1367
Legislative Provisions Not Adopted........................... 1367
Modification of waiver authority related to joint
qualified officer requirement prior to promotion to
general or flag grade.................................. 1367
Ranks of Judge Advocates General......................... 1368
Procedures for selection of Space Force officers for
promotion to major general............................. 1368
Designation of at least one general officer of the Marine
Corps Reserve as a joint qualified officer............. 1368
Modification to grade and allowances available to
Attending Physician to the Congress.................... 1368
Grades of certain chiefs of reserve components........... 1368
Pilot authority for extended length of orders to active
duty for preplanned missions in support of the
combatant commands..................................... 1369
Disestablishment of Navy Reserve Center system........... 1369
FireGuard Program: program of record; authorization...... 1369
Treatment of funds received by National Guard Bureau as
reimbursement from States.............................. 1370
Limitations applicable to the authority to transfer space
functions of the Air National Guard to the Space Force. 1370
Study and report on National Guard capabilities in cyber
incident response...................................... 1370
Assistance for certain youth and charitable organizations 1371
Feasibility study regarding funeral honors duty.......... 1371
Codification of additional basic branches of the Army.... 1372
Recognition of remotely piloted aircraft crew............ 1372
Prohibition on use of Federal funds for diversity,
equity, and inclusion.................................. 1373
Prohibition of new COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members
of the Armed Forces.................................... 1373
Recommendation with respect to the retired rank of
General John D. Lavelle................................ 1373
Report on missing members found deceased................. 1373
Waivers for potential enlistees into the Armed Forces to
reapply for enlistment following a positive toxicology
test for tetrahydrocannabinol.......................... 1374
Training requirements for occupational specialties with
civilian equivalents................................... 1374
Service Academies; appointments and additional appointees 1374
Integration of the Secretary of Defense Strategic
Thinkers Program....................................... 1375
Prohibition on use of Federal funds to endorse critical
race theory............................................ 1375
Prohibition on the reduction of funding for foreign
language training for members of the Armed Forces...... 1375
Report on interoperability of cyber training of the Armed
Forces................................................. 1376
Report on Air National Guard C-130J Formal Training Unit. 1376
Pilot program on psychological performance training at
the United States Air Force Academy.................... 1376
Authorization of death penalty for offense of rape of a
child under the Uniform Code of Military Justice....... 1377
Increase in maximum sentence for the offense of voluntary
manslaughter under the Uniform Code of Military Justice 1377
Administration of college admissions tests by the
Department of Defense Education Activity............... 1377
Support for expanding early childcare options for members
of the Armed Forces and their families................. 1378
Improved counseling and access to information relating to
foster care for military families...................... 1378
Reports and briefings on efforts to prevent and respond
to sexual assault, sexual harassment, and intimate-
partner violence within the Department of Defense...... 1378
Pilot program on recruitment and retention of employees
for child development programs......................... 1379
Study and recommendations regarding misconduct prevention
in Okinawa, Japan...................................... 1379
Report on unmet need for childcare in areas with
significant populations of members of the Armed Forces. 1380
Automatic expungement of certain titling and indexing
records................................................ 1380
Establishment of separation oath for members of the Armed
Forces................................................. 1380
Legal assistance for guardianship transfers.............. 1380
Presentation by a veterans service organization in
Transition Assistance Program preseparation counseling. 1381
Expansion of eligibility of veterans for certain military
adaptive sports program................................ 1381
Transition Assistance Program: Department of Labor
Employment Navigator and Partnership Pilot Program..... 1381
Skillbridge: apprenticeship programs..................... 1382
Female members of certain Armed Forces and civilian
employees of the Department of Defense in STEM......... 1382
Assistance to members with special operations medical
training in obtaining credit towards a degree in a
medical field.......................................... 1382
Improvement of transition of air traffic controllers in
the Armed Forces to the civilian workforce in air
traffic control occupations............................ 1382
Extension of period of availability of Military OneSource
program for retired and discharged members of the Armed
Forces and their immediate families.................... 1383
Pilot program to increase payments for child care
services in high-cost areas............................ 1383
Report on military child development center staffing and
access across the Armed Forces......................... 1383
Prohibitions on provision of gender transition services
through an Exceptional Family Member Program of the
Armed Forces........................................... 1384
National Week of Military Recruitment.................... 1384
Authorization to award the Medal of Honor to retired
Colonel Philip J. Conran for acts of valor in Laos
during the Vietnam war................................. 1384
Authorization of award of medal of honor to Gregory
McManus for acts of valor.............................. 1384
Briefing on support needed for Joint Task Force-Southern
Border................................................. 1384
Report on adequacy of commissaries and dining facilities
on military installations that support certain missions 1385
Operation Midnight Hammer Medal.......................... 1385
Extension and modification of program to commemorate 50th
anniversary of Vietnam War............................. 1385
Authorization of award of medal of honor to Thomas Helmut
Griffin for acts of valor as a member of the Army
during the Vietnam War................................. 1386
Prohibitions relating to questions and answers about sex,
gender, and gender identity in forms and surveys of the
Department of Defense.................................. 1386
TITLE VI--COMPENSATION AND OTHER PERSONNEL BENEFITS.............. 1386
Subtitle A--Basic Pay and Retired Pay........................ 1386
Sec. 601--Codification of applicability to Space Force of
certain pay and allowance authorities.................. 1386
Sec. 602--Extension of enhanced authority for selective
early retirement and early discharges.................. 1387
Sec. 603--Extension of temporary early retirement
authority.............................................. 1387
Subtitle B--Bonus, Incentive, and Separation Pays............ 1387
Sec. 611--One-year extension of certain expiring bonus
and special pay authorities............................ 1387
Sec. 612--Extension of authority to provide voluntary
separation pay and benefits............................ 1387
Sec. 613--Implementation of aviation incentive pay for
members of reserve components.......................... 1387
Sec. 614--Reviews of designations of imminent danger pay
areas.................................................. 1387
Subtitle C--Allowances....................................... 1388
Sec. 621--Modifications to calculation of basic allowance
for subsistence for enlisted members................... 1388
Sec. 622--Family separation allowance: increase.......... 1388
Sec. 623--Extending certain travel allowance for members
of the Armed Forces assigned to Alaska................. 1388
Sec. 624--Improvements to basic allowance for housing.... 1389
Subtitle D--Leave............................................ 1389
Sec. 631--Improved parental leave for members of the
armed forces........................................... 1389
Sec. 632--Convalescent leave for cadets and midshipmen... 1389
Subtitle E--Family and Survivor Benefits..................... 1389
Sec. 641--Annual review of financial assistance limits
for child care and youth program services providers.... 1389
Sec. 642--Waiver of requirements for air transportation
of deceased members of the Armed Forces when necessary
to meet mission requirements........................... 1390
Subtitle F--Defense Resale Matters........................... 1390
Sec. 651--Use of commissary stores: civilian employees of
Military Sealift Command............................... 1390
Sec. 652--Defense commissary system and exchange system:
patronage; privatization............................... 1390
Subtitle G--Other Benefits, Administrative Matters, Reports,
and Briefings.............................................. 1391
Sec. 661--Inclusion of descriptions of types of pay on
pay statements......................................... 1391
Sec. 662--Provision of information regarding relocation
assistance programs for members receiving orders for a
change of permanent station............................ 1391
Sec. 663--Expansion of pilot program to increase access
to food on military installations...................... 1391
Sec. 664--Military compensation educational campaign..... 1392
Sec. 665--Designation of United States Army Garrison
Kwajalein Atoll as remote and isolated military
installation........................................... 1392
Legislative Provisions Not Adopted........................... 1392
Incentive pay: explosive ordnance disposal duty.......... 1392
Standardization of cyber assignment incentive pay for
members of the Armed Forces............................ 1392
Pilot program on improving retention of members with
degrees in their fields of specialty................... 1393
Basic needs allowance: exclusion of basic allowance for
housing from the calculation of gross household income
of an eligible member of the Armed Forces.............. 1393
Temporary adjustment to a rate of the basic allowance for
housing for members of the uniformed services: lower
threshold; permanent authority......................... 1393
Provision of counseling on housing for members of the
Armed Forces........................................... 1393
Government Accountability Office study on casualty
assistance and long-term care programs................. 1393
Bereavement leave for a member of the Armed Forces in the
case of a loss of pregnancy or stillbirth.............. 1394
Single-use shopping bags in commissary stores............ 1394
Pilot program on nutrition ratings for food sold in
commissaries........................................... 1394
Casualty assistance program: review; implementation plan. 1394
Report on military camping and recreational park program. 1394
Pilot program to provide coupons to junior enlisted
members to purchase food at commissaries............... 1395
TITLE VII--HEALTH CARE PROVISIONS................................ 1395
Subtitle A--TRICARE and Other Health Benefits................ 1395
Sec. 701--Reimbursement for travel expenses relating to
specialty care for certain members of the Armed Forces
and dependents......................................... 1395
Sec. 702--Authority to provide sexual assault medical
forensic examination on a nonreimbursable basis to
certain otherwise ineligible individuals............... 1395
Subtitle B--Health Care Administration....................... 1396
Sec. 711--Codification of position of Director of the
Defense Health Agency.................................. 1396
Sec. 712--Military-civilian medical surge program........ 1396
Sec. 713--Modification of limitation on reduction of
military medical manning end strength.................. 1396
Sec. 714--Inclusion of additional requirements in
notifications to modify scope of services provided at
military medical treatment facilities.................. 1397
Sec. 715--Military medical cooperation arrangements among
Five Eyes countries.................................... 1397
Sec. 716--Licensure requirement for health-care
professionals of partner countries..................... 1397
Sec. 717--Plan for priority assignment of medical
personnel of Department of Defense..................... 1397
Sec. 718--Plan and report by Defense Health Agency
relating to chiropractic clinics at military
installations.......................................... 1398
Sec. 719--Strategic infectious disease medical research
plan................................................... 1398
Sec. 720--Review of disclosure requirements under
processes and forms relating to health care provider
credentialing and privileging of Department of Defense. 1398
Subtitle C--Studies, Reports, and Other Matters.............. 1399
Sec. 731--Improvement of availability of care for
veterans from facilities and providers of the
Department of Defense.................................. 1399
Sec. 732--Prohibition on painful research on domestic
cats and dogs.......................................... 1399
Sec. 733--Pilot program on wastewater surveillance system
of Department of Defense............................... 1399
Sec. 734--Pilot program to assist certain members of the
Armed Forces and dependents with additional
supplemental coverage relating to cancer............... 1399
Sec. 735--Study on accreditation of military dental
treatment facilities................................... 1400
Sec. 736--Study on prevalence and mortality of cancer
among military rotary-wing pilots and aviation support
personnel.............................................. 1400
Sec. 737--Study on psychological effects of and mental
health effects of combat remotely piloted aircraft
operations............................................. 1400
Legislative Provisions Not Adopted........................... 1400
Dental readiness......................................... 1400
Inclusion of certain tests as part of the periodic health
assessment provided to members of the Armed Forces..... 1400
Expansion of eligibility for hearing aids to include
children of retired members of the Uniformed Services
enrolled in family coverage under TRICARE Select....... 1401
Fertility treatment for certain members of the Armed
Forces and dependents.................................. 1401
TRICARE coverage for increased supply for contraception.. 1401
Pilot program on access to obstetrical and gynecological
care under TRICARE Prime program....................... 1401
Pilot program to make midwife services available through
TRICARE to certain individuals......................... 1402
Pilot program to treat pregnancy as a qualifying event
for enrollment in TRICARE Select....................... 1402
Medical testing and related services for firefighters of
Department of Defense.................................. 1402
Continuous glucose monitoring pilot program.............. 1402
Tricare coverage for anesthesia for in-office dental
procedures for pediatric dentistry..................... 1403
Notification to TRICARE beneficiaries of coverage
transition requirements................................ 1403
Prohibition on coverage of gender-related medical
treatment under TRICARE................................ 1403
Modification of administration of medical malpractice
claims by members of the uniformed services............ 1404
Improvement of transition of medics in the Armed Forces
to the civilian workforce in health care occupations... 1404
Improvement of provider directory accuracy for specialty
care providers under the TRICARE program............... 1404
Provision of health care services at Fort Leonard Wood,
Missouri............................................... 1404
Payment adjustments for outpatient services for certain
children's hospitals................................... 1405
Expansion of health care license portability for members
of the National Guard performing training or duty...... 1405
Pilot program to test standalone technology to improve
efficiencies in supply-chain management, medical
readiness, and medical processes....................... 1405
Uniform protocols on screening for unwanted sexual
behavior............................................... 1406
Mandatory training on health effects of perfluoroalkyl or
polyfluoroalkyl substances............................. 1406
Requirements relating to wellness checks for health and
welfare of certain members of the Armed Forces......... 1406
Annual publication of information relating to the
treatment of civilians in military medical treatment
facilities............................................. 1407
Availability of Defense Health Program and other funds
for certain medical countermeasures.................... 1407
Strategy for treating traumatic brain injuries through
digital health technologies............................ 1408
Report on traumatic brain injuries among certain pilots
serving on active duty................................. 1408
Study on effects of service in the special operations
forces to health of members of the Armed Forces........ 1408
Pilot program on use of fish skin regeneration products
in treating burn and blast injuries.................... 1409
Pilot program on remote blood pressure monitoring for
certain pregnant and post-partum TRICARE beneficiaries. 1409
Pilot program to help certain members of the Armed Forces
stop smoking........................................... 1409
Pilot program on secure, mobile personal health record
for members of the Armed Forces participating in the
Transition Assistance Program.......................... 1410
Report on transitioning of mail-order pharmacy program of
TRICARE program to an in-house mail order service...... 1410
Strategic plan to address mental health of members of the
Armed Forces........................................... 1411
Assessment and program on use of radiation-shielding
personal protective equipment to prevent or reduce the
severity of acute radiation syndrome and associated
mortality.............................................. 1411
Prescription drop boxes.................................. 1411
Department of Defense medical supply chain risk
identification and transparency enhancement............ 1412
Assessment and report on health care services available
to civilian and military personnel at Naval Air Weapons
Station China Lake..................................... 1412
Review and Update of Online Information Relating to
Suicide Prevention and Behavioral Health............... 1412
Pilot program on pre-programming of suicide prevention
resources into smart devices issued to members of the
Armed Forces........................................... 1413
Study on opioid prescribing practices.................... 1413
Timeliness of electronic medical records during
transition from the Armed Forces....................... 1413
Study on TRICARE program contract transition............. 1414
Report on use of oculometric brain health assessment
systems for Department of Defense...................... 1414
Briefing on use of other transaction agreements for
development of medical prototypes...................... 1414
Report on integration of lifestyle and performance
medicine and behaviors to support health and military
readiness.............................................. 1415
Evaluation of certain research related to menopause,
perimenopause, or mid-life women's health.............. 1415
TITLE VIII--ACQUISITION POLICY, ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT, AND
RELATED MATTERS................................................ 1415
Subtitle A--Acquisition Policy and Management................ 1415
Sec. 801--Assumption of uninsurable risk on certain
contracts.............................................. 1415
Sec. 802--Changes to certain documents................... 1415
Sec. 803--Pilot program for financing for covered
activities............................................. 1416
Sec. 804--Multiyear procurement authority for covered
systems and certain munitions.......................... 1416
Sec. 805--Addressing insufficiencies in technical data... 1416
Subtitle B--Amendments to General Contracting Authorities,
Procedures, and Limitations................................ 1418
Sec. 811--Repeals of existing law to streamline the
defense acquisition process............................ 1418
Sec. 812--Modifications to current defense acquisition
requirements........................................... 1418
Sec. 813--Modification to award amount for program to
accelerate the procurement and fielding of innovative
technologies........................................... 1418
Sec. 814--Additional amendments related to undefinitized
contractual actions.................................... 1418
Sec. 815--Amendment to procurement of services data
analysis and requirements validation................... 1418
Sec. 816--Modification of program and processes relating
to foreign acquisition................................. 1419
Sec. 817--Review of Department of Defense Instruction
relating to conventional ammunition management......... 1419
Subtitle C--Provisions Relating to Workforce Development..... 1419
Sec. 821--Improvements to public-private talent exchange. 1419
Sec. 822--Modifications to requirements for the President
of the Defense Acquisition University.................. 1419
Sec. 823--Hiring authorities for Defense Civilian
Training Corps......................................... 1420
Sec. 824--Increasing competition in defense contracting.. 1420
Sec. 825--Report on strengthening the Defense Acquisition
University............................................. 1420
Sec. 826--Restructuring of performance evaluation metrics
for the acquisition workforce.......................... 1421
Subtitle D--Provisions Relating to Supply Chains and Domestic
Sourcing................................................... 1421
Sec. 831--Applicability of Berry Amendment to procurement
of certain seafood..................................... 1421
Sec. 832--Enhancement of defense supply chain resilience
and secondary source qualification..................... 1421
Sec. 833--Interim national security waivers for supply
chain illumination efforts............................. 1422
Sec. 834--Strategy to eliminate acquisition of optical
glass from certain nations............................. 1422
Sec. 835--Strategy to eliminate sourcing of computer
displays from certain nations.......................... 1422
Sec. 836--Voluntary registration of compliance with
covered sourcing requirements for covered products..... 1422
Sec. 837--Acceleration of qualification of compliant
sources................................................ 1423
Sec. 838--Assessment of critical infrastructure owned by
the Department of Defense dependent on foreign
materials or components................................ 1423
Subtitle E--Prohibitions and Limitations On Procurement...... 1423
Sec. 841--Requirements relating to long-term concessions
agreements with certain retailers...................... 1423
Sec. 842--Prohibition on acquisition of advanced
batteries from certain foreign sources................. 1423
Sec. 843--Application of national security waiver for
strategic materials sourcing requirement to sensitive
materials.............................................. 1423
Sec. 844--Prohibition of procurement of molybdenum,
gallium, or germanium from non-allied foreign nations
and authorization for production from recovered
material............................................... 1424
Sec. 845--Modifications to certain procurements from
certain Chinese entities............................... 1424
Sec. 846--Modifications to prohibition on contracting
with persons that have fossil fuel operations with the
Government of the Russian Federation or the Russian
energy sector.......................................... 1424
Sec. 847--Prohibiting the purchase of photovoltaic
modules or inverters from foreign entities of concern.. 1425
Sec. 848--Clarification of procurement prohibition
related to acquisition of materials mined, refined, and
separated in certain countries......................... 1425
Sec. 849--Prohibition on procurement related to certain
additive manufacturing machines........................ 1425
Sec. 850--Phase-out of computer and printer acquisitions
involving entities owned or controlled by China........ 1425
Sec. 851--Prohibition on contracting with certain
biotechnology providers................................ 1426
Subtitle F--Industrial Base Matters.......................... 1426
Sec. 861--Amendments to the procurement technical
assistance program..................................... 1426
Sec. 862--Repeal of limitations on certain Department of
Defense Executive Agent authority...................... 1426
Sec. 863--Special Operations Command Urgent Innovative
Technologies and Capabilities Initiative............... 1426
Sec. 864--United States-Israel Defense Industrial Base
Working Group.......................................... 1426
Sec. 865--Improving the domestic textile and industrial
base................................................... 1427
Sec. 866--Cybersecurity regulatory harmonization......... 1427
Sec. 867--Modifications to defense industrial base fund.. 1428
Subtitle G--Other Matters.................................... 1428
Sec. 871--Modification to demonstration and prototyping
program to advance international product support
capabilities in a contested logistics environment...... 1428
Sec. 872--Contested logistics exercise requirement....... 1428
Sec. 873--Combatant command experimentation authority.... 1428
Sec. 874--Annual report on contract cancellations and
terminations........................................... 1428
Sec. 875--Ability to withhold contract payments during
period of pendency of a bid protest.................... 1429
Sec. 876--Indemnification of contractors against nuclear
and unusually hazardous risks.......................... 1429
Sec. 877--Enhanced security strategy for procurement of
private fifth-generation wireless technology........... 1429
Legislative Provisions Not Adopted........................... 1430
Elimination of late cost and pricing data submission
defense................................................ 1430
Capstone requirements.................................... 1430
Reporting of price increases............................. 1431
Major system cost growth oversight....................... 1431
Prioritization of domestic boron......................... 1431
Establishment of Schedule V for veteran employment and
philanthropy reporting by defense contractors and
grantees............................................... 1431
Other transaction authority reporting.................... 1432
Acquisition thresholds for certain materials............. 1432
Additional materials prohibited from non-allied foreign
nations................................................ 1432
Extension of authority for pilot program for development
of technology-enhanced capabilities with partnership
intermediaries......................................... 1432
Report on the use of other transaction authority......... 1433
Application of certain documentation and oversight
requirements to certain projects performed through
other transaction authority............................ 1433
Modifications to nontraditional defense contractor
definitions............................................ 1434
Prohibitions relating to covered distributed ledger
technology and blockchain equipment or services........ 1434
Amendment to requirement for domestic stainless steel
flatware and dinnerware................................ 1434
Modifications to treatment of certain products and
services as commercial products and commercial services 1434
Modifications to other transactions...................... 1434
Critical Acquisition Position Tenure and Program
Management Stability................................... 1435
Competitive acquisition leadership appointments.......... 1436
Ensuring Department of Defense contractor compliance with
disability hiring goals................................ 1436
Comptroller General review of matters relating to
individuals assigned to a critical acquisition position 1436
Prohibition on acquisition of clothing and fabric from
countries of concern under domestic-sourcing waivers... 1437
Mitigation of risks related to foreign ownership,
control, or influence of Department of Defense
contractors or subcontractors.......................... 1437
Sourcing options for certain critical products........... 1437
Report on United States boot industrial base and Berry
Amendment compliance................................... 1438
Repeal of exception for small purchases under the Berry
Amendment.............................................. 1438
Modification to enhanced domestic content requirement for
major defense acquisition programs..................... 1438
Preference for domestic procurement of professional
services............................................... 1438
Shipping container supply chain.......................... 1439
Assessment of critical defense mineral supply chain
vulnerabilities........................................ 1439
Assessment of military medical supply chains............. 1439
Permanent magnet traceability pilot program.............. 1439
Critical and rare earth mineral supply chain study....... 1439
Prohibition on contracting with entities with segregated
facilities............................................. 1440
Requirement to buy disposable food service products from
American sources; exceptions........................... 1440
Estimate of ally and partner demand for United States-
produced munitions and specified expendables........... 1440
Prohibition on Department of Defense contracts with
certain foreign-owned online tutoring services......... 1440
Prohibition on entering into contracts with a person
engaged in a boycott of the State of Israel............ 1441
Requirements for prime contractors of certain
telecommunications contracts........................... 1441
Report on compliance progress with sensitive material
acquisition prohibition................................ 1441
Modification to procurement requirements relating to rare
earth elements and strategic and critical materials.... 1442
Processes for incentivizing contractor expansion of
sources of supply...................................... 1442
Duty-free entry of supplies procured by Department of
Defense................................................ 1442
Organic small unmanned aircraft system manufacturing
capacity............................................... 1443
Protecting AI and cloud competition in defense contracts. 1443
Evaluation of TP-Link telecommunications equipment for
designation as covered telecommunications equipment or
services............................................... 1443
Country-of-origin disclosure requirements for generic
drugs purchased by the Department of Defense........... 1443
Assessment of industrial base for turbojet pyrotechnic
devices................................................ 1444
Department of Defense contracting goals for small
business concerns owned and controlled by veterans..... 1444
Permanent extension of phase flexibility and inclusion of
small business technology transfer program............. 1444
Authority to make additional sequential Phase II awards
under the Small Business Innovation Research program or
Small Business Technology Transfer program............. 1444
Congressional notification requirements for small
business concerns for any significant contract
termination............................................ 1445
CMMC Certification Assessment support.................... 1445
Study on certain contracts and awards to small business
concerns............................................... 1445
Comptroller General assessment of competitive effects of
mergers and acquisitions of defense contractors........ 1445
Report on limitations relating to the production of
clothing and textiles for procurement by the Department
of Defense............................................. 1446
Report by Secretary of Defense on foreign acquisition of
dual-use technologies.................................. 1446
Inspector General of the Department of Defense annual
report on oversight of fraud, waste, and abuse......... 1446
Report on supply of rare earth materials and elements.... 1446
Requirements management tools in Department of Defense
acquisition programs................................... 1447
Report on Defense Department's lithium supply chain and
applications for future advanced military capabilities. 1447
Report on waivers of security requirements for certain
software contracts..................................... 1447
Definitions.............................................. 1448
Prohibition on procurement of covered unmanned ground
vehicle systems from covered foreign entities.......... 1448
Prohibition on operation of covered unmanned ground
vehicle systems from covered foreign entities.......... 1448
Prohibition on use of Federal funds for procurement and
operation of covered unmanned ground vehicle systems
manufactured by certain foreign entities............... 1448
TITLE IX--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT...... 1448
Subtitle A--Office of the Secretary of Defense and Related
Matters.................................................... 1448
Sec. 901--Prohibition of diversity, equity, and inclusion
programs of the Department of Defense.................. 1448
Sec. 902--Directive authority for matters for which the
Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering
has responsibility..................................... 1449
Sec. 903--Assistant Secretary of Defense for
International Armaments Cooperation.................... 1449
Sec. 904--Modification to authorities of the Director of
Operational Test and Evaluation........................ 1449
Sec. 905--Modification of covered technology categories
for Office of Strategic Capital........................ 1449
Sec. 906--Additional authorities for Office of Strategic
Capital................................................ 1450
Sec. 907--Defense Science Board study on optimal
organizational structure for digital solution and
software delivery...................................... 1450
Subtitle B--Other Department of Defense Organization and
Management Matters......................................... 1450
Sec. 911--Removal of members of Joint Chiefs of Staff and
combatant commanders................................... 1450
Sec. 912--Joint Interagency Task Force 401............... 1450
Sec. 913--Authority to establish regional outreach
centers for the Defense Innovation Unit................ 1450
Sec. 914--Small-UAS Industrial Base Working Group........ 1451
Sec. 915--Temporary prohibition on disestablishment of
Navy Expeditionary Combat Command Pacific.............. 1451
Sec. 916--Limitation on availability of funds for
modification or consolidation of geographic combatant
commands............................................... 1451
Sec. 917--Limitation on availability of funds for the
Army pending submittal of plan on the proposed
integration of the Joint Munitions Command and the Army
Sustainment Command.................................... 1452
Legislative Provisions Not Adopted........................... 1452
Economic Defense Unit.................................... 1452
Further modifications to capital assistance program of
the Office of Strategic Capital........................ 1452
Membership of Commandant of the Coast Guard on the Joint
Chiefs of Staff........................................ 1452
Briefing on restructuring of Army Futures Command and
Training and Doctrine Command.......................... 1452
Designation of senior official for military-to-civilian
transition............................................. 1453
Limitation on authority to reduce in rank the billets of
the commanding officers of certain military
installations of the Air Force......................... 1453
Determination of lead organization responsible for
approval and validation of certain unmanned aircraft
systems and components................................. 1453
Longer term and eligibility for appointment to rank of
Admiral of Commander of Naval Sea Systems Command...... 1454
Department of Defense advisory subcommittee to review
technologies, processes, and investment related to
combined joint all-domain command and control.......... 1454
Eligibility of Chief of the National Guard Bureau for
appointment as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff... 1455
TITLE X--GENERAL PROVISIONS...................................... 1455
Subtitle A--Financial Matters................................ 1455
Sec. 1001--General transfer authority.................... 1455
Sec. 1002--Consolidation of reporting requirements
relating to Department of Defense financial improvement
and audit remediation plan............................. 1455
Sec. 1003--Concurrent reporting date for annual update to
Defense Business Systems Audit Remediation Plan and
Department of Defense annual financial statements...... 1455
Sec. 1004--Amendments and repeals to budgetary display
requirements........................................... 1455
Sec. 1005--Extension of audit requirement for Department
of Defense components.................................. 1456
Sec. 1006--Reporting requirements for amounts made
available pursuant to title II of Public Law 119-21.... 1456
Sec. 1007--Use of technology using artificial
intelligence to facilitate audit of the financial
statements of the Department of Defense for fiscal year
2026................................................... 1456
Subtitle B--Counterdrug Activities........................... 1457
Sec. 1010--Support for counterdrug activities and
activities to counter transnational organized crime.... 1457
Subtitle C--Naval Vessels and Shipyards...................... 1457
Sec. 1011--Requirements for amphibious warfare ship force
structure.............................................. 1457
Sec. 1012--Definition of short-term work for purposes of
Navy construction of combatant and escort vessels and
assignment of vessel projects.......................... 1458
Sec. 1013--Navy Senior Technical Authority............... 1458
Sec. 1014--Overhaul, repair, and maintenance of vessels
in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.... 1458
Sec. 1015--Allocation of certain operation and
maintenance funds for Navy amphibious ship maintenance. 1458
Sec. 1016--Metrics for basic and functional design for
ship construction...................................... 1459
Sec. 1017--Authority for single award indefinite
delivery-indefinite quantity contract for destroyer
maintenance............................................ 1459
Sec. 1018--Limitation on availability of funds to retire
or decommission oceanographic research vessels of the
Navy................................................... 1459
Sec. 1019--Strategy for Navy investment in and support
for the maritime industrial base....................... 1460
Sec. 1020--Exemption of unmanned surface vessels and
unmanned underwater vehicles from certain technical
authority requirements................................. 1460
Sec. 1021--Pilot program on use of automated shipbuilding
technologies and capabilities.......................... 1460
Sec. 1022--Modification of authority to purchase used
vessels under the National Defense Sealift Fund........ 1460
Subtitle D--Counterterrorism................................. 1461
Sec. 1031--Extension of authority for joint task forces
to support law enforcement agencies conducting counter-
terrorism activities................................... 1461
Sec. 1032--Extension of prohibition on use of funds for
transfer or release of individuals detained at United
States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the
United States.......................................... 1461
Sec. 1033--Extension of prohibition on use of funds to
construct or modify facilities in the United States to
house detainees transferred from United States Naval
Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.......................... 1461
Sec. 1034--Extension of prohibition on use of funds for
transfer or release of individuals detained at United
States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to certain
countries.............................................. 1461
Sec. 1035--Extension of prohibition on use of funds to
close or relinquish control of United States Naval
Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.......................... 1462
Subtitle E--Miscellaneous Authorities and Limitations........ 1462
Sec. 1041--Modification of authority to provide
assistance in support of Department of Defense
accounting for missing United States Government
personnel.............................................. 1462
Sec. 1042--Senior leaders of the Department of Defense
and other specified persons: authority to provide
protection............................................. 1462
Sec. 1043--Modification of requirements relating to
support of civil authorities by Armed Forces........... 1462
Sec. 1044--Authority of Secretary of Defense to enter
into contracts to provide certain assistance to secure
the southern land border of the United States.......... 1463
Sec. 1045--Limitation on use of funds to relocate or
otherwise remove the Maritime Industrial Base Program.. 1463
Sec. 1046--Limitation on retirement of Gray Eagle
unmanned aircraft systems.............................. 1463
Sec. 1047--Authority to transfer T-37 aircraft to Arizona
Aviation Historical Group.............................. 1463
Sec. 1048--Authorization of Eastern Regional Range
Complex for multi-domain operations and robotic
autonomous systems training, testing, and
experimentation........................................ 1463
Sec. 1049--Limitation on use of funds for deactivation of
Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades................. 1464
Sec. 1050--Prohibition on use of live animals in
Department of Defense live fire trauma training........ 1464
Sec. 1051--Prohibition on destruction or scrapping of
World War II-era aircraft.............................. 1464
Sec. 1052--Limitation on availability of funds for travel
expenses of the Office of the Secretary of Defense..... 1464
Sec. 1053--Congressional notification of support for
immigration enforcement operations..................... 1465
Subtitle F--Studies and Reports.............................. 1465
Sec. 1061--Notification of waivers under Department of
Defense Directive 3000.09.............................. 1465
Sec. 1062--Modifications to authority for transfer and
sale of certain surplus firearms, ammunition, and parts 1465
Sec. 1063--Extension of mobility capability requirements
study.................................................. 1465
Sec. 1064--Extension of briefing requirement regarding
civil authorities at the Southwest border.............. 1465
Sec. 1065--Extension of biennial assessments of Air Force
Test Center............................................ 1466
Sec. 1066--Reports on installation of certain collision
avoidance systems in military rotary-wing aircraft..... 1466
Sec. 1067--Cybersecurity and resilience annex in
Strategic Rail Corridor Network assessments............ 1466
Sec. 1068--GAO review and report on biological weapons
experiments on and in relation to ticks, tick-borne
disease................................................ 1466
Sec. 1069--Briefings on expenditures or planned
expenditures of funds allocated for exploration and
development of existing Arctic infrastructure.......... 1467
Sec. 1070--Semiannual report on Department of Defense
operations at the southern land border................. 1467
Sec. 1071--Assessment on potential establishment of
incubator programs for secure facilities and networks
at universities........................................ 1467
Subtitle G--Other Matters.................................... 1467
Sec. 1081--Extension of the National Commission on the
Future of the Navy..................................... 1467
Sec. 1082--Federal agency support for Afghanistan War
Commission............................................. 1468
Sec. 1083--Provision of contract authority to Afghanistan
War Commission......................................... 1468
Sec. 1084--Reauthorization of Servicewomen's
Commemorative Partnership.............................. 1468
Sec. 1085--AUKUS Improvement Act of 2025................. 1468
Sec. 1086--Framework for reforming technology transfer
and foreign disclosure policies........................ 1468
Sec. 1087--Procurement and distribution of sports foods
and dietary supplements to members of the Armed Forces
assigned to the United States Special Operations
Command................................................ 1469
Sec. 1088--Pilot program on enhanced use of advanced
sensor networks to improve Air Force counter-unmanned
aircraft system capabilities for base defense.......... 1469
Sec. 1089--Pilot program and other requirements for
accelerating protection of certain facilities and
assets from unmanned aircraft.......................... 1469
Sec. 1090--Process for complaints and investigations of
transportation service providers and transportation
officers............................................... 1470
Sec. 1091--Declassification of certain records relating
to Tower 22 attack..................................... 1470
Sec. 1092--Updates and preservation of memorials to
chaplains at Arlington National Cemetery............... 1470
Sec. 1093--Critical infrastructure compatibility tabletop
exercise............................................... 1470
Sec. 1094--Irregular Warfare Exercise Laboratory......... 1471
Sec. 1095--Commission on the National Defense Strategy... 1471
Legislative Provisions Not Adopted........................... 1471
Responsibilities of Under Secretary of Defense
(Comptroller).......................................... 1471
Additional elements for Department of Defense Financial
Improvement and Audit Remediation Plan and Report...... 1471
Briefing on beginning balance issues for audit purposes.. 1471
Limitation on availability of funds for travel expenses
of Office of Secretary of Defense until completion of
certain audit requirements............................. 1472
Clean audit for the Department of Defense................ 1472
Inclusion of certain design information in annual naval
vessel construction plans.............................. 1473
Report accompanying requests for new flights or blocks of
major shipbuilding programs............................ 1473
Report on auxiliary vessel co-production................. 1473
Alternative contracting authority for United States Naval
Ships.................................................. 1474
Report on vessel leasing program......................... 1474
Evaluation of sites for shipbuilding and ship repair..... 1474
Sense of Congress regarding naming of vessel for Battle
of Dai Do.............................................. 1474
Maritime redundant and resilient communications.......... 1475
Report on Navy ship repair capabilities in Guam.......... 1475
Clarification regarding definition of individual detained
at Guantanamo.......................................... 1476
Sense of Congress regarding naming an aircraft carrier
after the United States................................ 1476
Notification of the use of military aircraft for
immigration enforcement operations..................... 1476
Limitation on authority of Armed Forces to detain
citizens of the United States.......................... 1476
Prohibition on operation of connected vehicles designed,
developed, manufactured, or supplied by persons owned
by, controlled by, or subject to the jurisdiction of a
foreign entity of concern on Department of Defense
property............................................... 1477
Expedited access to certain military installations of the
Department of Defense for Members of Congress and
certain Congressional employees........................ 1477
Reports to Congress on Department of Defense support for
immigration enforcement operations..................... 1477
Military Sealift Command................................. 1478
Prohibition on availability of funds for institutions of
higher education that allow antisemitic demonstrations. 1478
Use of nonelectric vehicles by employees at Yuma Proving
Ground................................................. 1478
Prohibiting Secretary of Defense from developing voting
technology or methodology.............................. 1479
Assessment of the feasibility and advisability of using
personnel of the Department of Defense to support U.S.
Customs and Border Protection.......................... 1479
Process to furnish certain demographic data regarding
members of the Armed Forces to State educational
agencies............................................... 1479
Revocation of Security Clearances for Certain Persons.... 1480
Ceremonial horses adoption program of the Army........... 1480
Elimination of discretion of military chain of command
and senior civilian leadership with respect to display
of flags............................................... 1480
Priority consideration of energy projects that are likely
to experience significant temporal impact due to
seasonal Arctic climate conditions..................... 1481
Prohibition on lobbying activities with respect to the
Department of Defense by certain officers of the Armed
Forces and civilian employees of the department
following separation from military service or
employment with the Department......................... 1481
Annual report on Guam civilian-military projects......... 1482
Classification of Nevada Test and Training Range as
location where contamination occurred and members of
the Armed Forces were exposed to toxic substances...... 1482
Annual report on military power and illicit activities of
certain drug cartels................................... 1483
Department of Defense briefing on pulsed lasers.......... 1483
Report on DOD-funded institutions of higher education
hosting Confucius Institutes........................... 1483
Report on aviation fleet maintenance, aircraft
availability rates, and plans to reduce downtime....... 1484
Study on improvement of Army contracted sealift assets... 1484
Study on public, private, and allied shipyard
capabilities for Indo-Pacific region conflicts......... 1484
Utilization of office space by the Department of Defense. 1485
Biennial assessment of the Naval Air Warfare Center
Weapons Division....................................... 1485
Report on proposed Western Hemisphere Command............ 1486
Report on modernization requirements for the Thunderbirds
demonstration team..................................... 1487
Report on proliferation of Chinese medical device
technology in the United States........................ 1487
Report on establishing communication enclaves between the
Department of Defense and Congress..................... 1487
Report on cost of living adjustment...................... 1488
Responsible use of artificial intelligence for logistics,
intelligence, maintenance, cyber defense, and other
mission areas.......................................... 1488
Assessment of integration of Joint Combatant Commander
Exercise Team into large scale exercises of United
States Indo-Pacific Command............................ 1488
Report on development and deployment of the Naval
Autonomous Data Collection System...................... 1489
Report on options for establishing a digital engagement
framework for addressing recruitment, retention, and
readiness challenges................................... 1489
Report on red flags missed in fraud scheme perpetrated by
Janet Yamanaka Mello................................... 1489
Air Force Technical Training Center of Excellence........ 1490
National Commission on the Future of the Navy study of
maritime industrial base............................... 1490
Budgeting and funding requirements for Northern Strike
Exercise............................................... 1490
Counter-unmanned aircraft system readiness............... 1491
Feasibility study on removal of oil from sunken World War
II vessels in waters near the Federated States of
Micronesia and the Republic of Palau................... 1491
Pilot program on digital force protection for Special
Operations Forces...................................... 1491
Mapping America's Pharmaceutical Supply.................. 1492
Provision to Navy personnel of information on career
opportunities at Military Sealift Command.............. 1493
Pilot program for blockchain-enabled inventory management 1493
Report on defense workforce integration.................. 1493
Acceleration of accreditation and access to sensitive
compartmented information facilities for industry...... 1493
Standardization of data analysis and visualization across
the Department of Defense.............................. 1494
Construction of 9/11 Pentagon Memorial Visitor Education
Center................................................. 1495
Virtual reality technology pilot program................. 1495
Defense critical infrastructure protection interagency
review................................................. 1495
Reports on food insecurity in Armed Forces............... 1496
TITLE XI--CIVILIAN PERSONNEL..................................... 1496
Sec. 1101--Prohibition on the use of funds from carrying
out a hiring freeze, reduction in force, or hiring
delay without cause at a public shipyard............... 1496
Sec. 1102--Living quarter allowance for Department of
Defense civilian employees with permanent duty station
in Guam................................................ 1496
Sec. 1103--Modification of temporary authority to appoint
retired members of the armed forces to positions in the
Department of Defense.................................. 1497
Sec. 1104--Revisions to limitations on pay for officers
and crews of maritime vessels operated by or for the
United States.......................................... 1498
Sec. 1105--One-year extension of authority to waive
annual limitation on premium pay and aggregate
limitation on pay for Federal civilian employees
working overseas....................................... 1498
Sec. 1106--One-year extension of temporary authority to
grant allowances, benefits, and gratuities to civilian
personnel on official duty in a combat zone............ 1498
Sec. 1107--Modifications to total force management
requirements........................................... 1498
Sec. 1108--Definition of defense industrial base facility
for purposes of direct hire authority.................. 1499
Sec. 1109--Payment of retention bonuses to DOD civilian
employees in Guam...................................... 1499
Sec. 1110--Amendments to title 5, United States Code..... 1499
Sec. 1111--Educational travel authority for dependents of
certain employees...................................... 1499
Sec. 1112--Modification of direct hire authority for
domestic defense industrial base facilities............ 1499
Sec. 1113--Cyber workforce recruitment and retention..... 1500
Sec. 1114--Public shipyard apprentice program............ 1500
Sec. 1115--Personnel management.......................... 1500
Legislative Provisions Not Adopted........................... 1500
Exception to limitation on rate of basic pay for crews of
vessels................................................ 1500
Exemption from civilian hiring freeze for delayed DOD
appointments due to active duty........................ 1500
Limitation on use of funds to limit collective bargaining 1501
Personnel actions against DOD SES career appointees...... 1501
Study on locality pay Department of Defense employees.... 1501
Feasibility study on Department of Defense civilians
forward deployed into combat zones and toxic exposure.. 1501
DOD prevailing rate employee pay increase................ 1502
Defense Hiring Modernization Act of 2025................. 1502
TITLE XII--MATTERS RELATING TO FOREIGN NATIONS................... 1502
Subtitle A--Assistance and Training.......................... 1502
Sec. 1201--Modification of authorities................... 1502
Sec. 1202--Modification of authority to build capacity of
foreign security forces................................ 1502
Sec. 1203--Modification of payment of costs for Regional
Centers for Security Studies........................... 1502
Sec. 1204--Modifications to Irregular Warfare Center and
Regional Defense Fellowship Program.................... 1503
Sec. 1205--Modification of authority for Naval Small
Craft Instruction and Technical Training School........ 1503
Sec. 1206--State partnership program selection analysis.. 1503
Sec. 1207--Enhancement of international biodefense
capacity............................................... 1503
Subtitle B--Foreign Military Sales and Related Processes..... 1504
Sec. 1211--Improvements to security cooperation workforce
and defense acquisition workforce...................... 1504
Sec. 1212--Modifications to foreign military sales
processes.............................................. 1504
Sec. 1213--Periodic review of FMS-only list.............. 1504
Sec. 1214--Assessment and establishment of office to
support the acquisition of specified non-program of
record systems by foreign allies and partners.......... 1504
Sec. 1215--Guidance for coordination of international
arms transfers......................................... 1504
Subtitle C--Matters Relating to the Middle East.............. 1505
Sec. 1221--Extension of authority for reimbursement of
certain coalition nations for support provided to
United States military operations...................... 1505
Sec. 1222--Extension and modification of annual report on
military power of Iran................................. 1505
Sec. 1223--Extension and modification of authority to
provide assistance to vetted Syrian groups and
individuals............................................ 1505
Sec. 1224--Extension and modification of authority to
provide assistance to counter the Islamic State of Iraq
and Syria.............................................. 1505
Sec. 1225--Counter-terrorism support..................... 1505
Sec. 1226--Enhancing security partnership with Jordan and
Lebanon................................................ 1506
Sec. 1227--Prohibition on funding to the Badr
Organization........................................... 1506
Sec. 1228--Limitation on availability of funds for the
Iraqi security forces.................................. 1506
Sec. 1229--Report on strategy for increasing membership
in the Comprehensive Security Integration and
Prosperity Agreement................................... 1507
Sec. 1229A--Report on ISIS detention facilities in Syria. 1507
Sec. 1229B--Report on United States force posture and
activities in Syria.................................... 1507
Subtitle D--Matters Relating to Israel....................... 1507
Sec. 1231--Extension and modification of United States-
Israel anti-tunnel cooperation......................... 1507
Sec. 1232--Extension and modification of United States-
Israel cooperation to counter unmanned systems in all
warfighting domains.................................... 1507
Sec. 1233--Modification of certain temporary
authorizations related to munitions replacement........ 1508
Sec. 1234--Research, development, test, and evaluation of
emerging technologies to further the warfighting
capabilities of the United States and certain partner
countries.............................................. 1508
Sec. 1235--Report on United States-Israel military
exercises.............................................. 1508
Subtitle E--Matters Relating to Europe, Ukraine, and the
Russian Federation......................................... 1509
Sec. 1241--Modification and extension of annual report on
military and security developments involving the
Russian Federation..................................... 1509
Sec. 1242--Extension of prohibition on availability of
funds relating to sovereignty of the Russian Federation
over internationally recognized territory of Ukraine... 1509
Sec. 1243--Extension and modification of Ukraine Security
Assistance Initiative.................................. 1509
Sec. 1244--Military intelligence support for Ukraine..... 1510
Sec. 1245--Report relating to allied and partner support
to Ukraine............................................. 1510
Sec. 1246--Allied contributions to United States force
posture on NATO's eastern flank........................ 1511
Sec. 1247--Baltic Security Initiative.................... 1512
Sec. 1248--Modification of United States basing and
training, and exercises in North Atlantic Treaty
Organization member countries.......................... 1512
Sec. 1249--Oversight of United States military posture in
Europe................................................. 1512
Sec. 1250--Report on United States deterrence and defense
posture in the European region......................... 1513
Subtitle F--Matters Relating to the Indo-Pacific Region...... 1513
Sec. 1251--Extension of Pacific Deterrence Initiative.... 1513
Sec. 1252--Extension of Indo-Pacific extended deterrence
education pilot program................................ 1514
Sec. 1253--Partnership for Indo-Pacific Industrial
Resilience............................................. 1514
Sec. 1254--Strategy to strengthen multilateral defense in
the Indo-Pacific....................................... 1514
Sec. 1255--Sense of Congress on defense alliances and
partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region................ 1515
Subtitle G--Matters Relating to Asia......................... 1515
Sec. 1261--Extension of pilot program to improve cyber
cooperation with foreign military partners in Southeast
Asia................................................... 1515
Sec. 1262--Preventing circumvention by Chinese military
companies in third-party countries..................... 1515
Sec. 1263--Inclusion on list of Chinese military
companies of entities added to certain other lists..... 1515
Sec. 1264--Prohibition on use of funds to support
entertainment projects with ties to the Government of
the People's Republic of China......................... 1516
Sec. 1265--Modification of Taiwan security cooperation
initiative............................................. 1516
Sec. 1266--Joint program with Taiwan to enable fielding
of uncrewed systems and counter-uncrewed systems
capabilities........................................... 1516
Sec. 1267--Extension of authority to transfer funds for
Bien Hoa dioxin cleanup................................ 1516
Sec. 1268--Oversight of United States military posture on
the Korean Peninsula................................... 1517
Sec. 1269--Report on enhanced defense relations with the
Philippines............................................ 1517
Sec. 1270--Modernizing the defense capabilities of the
Philippines............................................ 1517
Subtitle H--Other Matters.................................... 1517
Sec. 1271--Limitation on availability of funds for travel
expenses of the Office of the Secretary of Defense..... 1517
Sec. 1272--Repeal of war-related reporting requirements
for concluded operations............................... 1518
Sec. 1273--Defending international security by
restricting unacceptable partnerships and tactics...... 1518
Sec. 1274--Report regarding joint training with Mexico to
counter transnational criminal organizations........... 1518
Legislative Provisions Not Adopted........................... 1518
Authority to build capacity for space domain awareness... 1518
Permanent extension of acceptance and expenditure of
contributions for multilateral security cooperation
programs and activities................................ 1519
Cybersecurity integration................................ 1519
Modification of Department of Defense State Partnership
Program................................................ 1519
War Reserve Stockpile authority for Israel............... 1519
Extension and modification of authority to support
operations and activities of the Office of Security
Cooperation in Iraq.................................... 1519
Sense of Congress on international defense exhibitions... 1519
Study and report on international security measures on
the border between Gaza and Egypt...................... 1520
Establishment of defense innovation unit office in Israel 1520
Ukraine's maintenance and sustainment capacity........... 1521
International Security Cooperation Program funding for
United States European Command......................... 1521
Modification of requirements for transfers of United
States defense articles and defense services among
Baltic states.......................................... 1522
Intelligence sharing with resistance units in Afghanistan 1522
Report on critical digital infrastructure of Taiwan...... 1522
Report on U.S. support for Japanese counterstrike
capabilities........................................... 1523
Extension and modification of annual report on military
and security developments involving the People's
Republic of China...................................... 1524
Report relating to AUKUS Pillar 1........................ 1525
Inclusion of special operations forces in planning and
strategy relating to the Arctic region................. 1525
Strategy................................................. 1525
Expansion of country prioritization...................... 1525
Redesignation of the Africa Center for Strategic Studies
as the James M. Inhofe Center for Africa Security
Studies................................................ 1525
Establishment of program to promote participation of
foreign students in the Senior Reserve Officers'
Training Corps......................................... 1526
Report on civilian-military relations in the Freely
Associated States...................................... 1526
Annual report on presence and activities of European
Union and NATO militaries in the Indo-Pacific Region... 1527
Strategy to enhance Indo-Pacific defense industrial
cooperation............................................ 1528
Annual report on Taiwan capabilities and intelligence
support................................................ 1528
Strategic partnership on defense industrial priorities
between the United States and Taiwan................... 1529
Reporting Requirement on Obstacles to Taiwanese
Procurement............................................ 1529
Invitation to Taiwan to the Rim of the Pacific exercise.. 1529
Support for Taiwan to improve the resilience and security
of its energy infrastructure........................... 1530
TITLE XIV--OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS.................................. 1530
Subtitle A--Military Programs................................ 1530
Sec. 1401--Working capital funds......................... 1530
Sec. 1402--Chemical agents and munitions destruction,
defense................................................ 1530
Sec. 1403--Drug interdiction and counter-drug activities,
defense-wide........................................... 1530
Sec. 1404--Defense Inspector General..................... 1530
Sec. 1405--Defense Health Program........................ 1531
Subtitle B--National Defense Stockpile....................... 1531
Sec. 1411--Modifications to Strategic and Critical
Materials Stock Piling Act............................. 1531
Sec. 1412--Recycling for critical minerals............... 1531
Subtitle C--Other Matters.................................... 1531
Sec. 1421--Extension of authorities for funding and
management of joint Department of Defense-Department of
Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Demonstration Fund
for Captain James A. Lovell Health Care Center,
Illinois............................................... 1531
Sec. 1422--Beginning balances of the Defense Logistics
Agency Working Capital Fund for audit purposes......... 1532
Sec. 1423--Authorization of appropriations for Armed
Forces Retirement Home................................. 1532
Legislative Provisions Not Adopted........................... 1532
Report on prioritization of recovery of rare earth
elements from end-of-life equipment.................... 1532
TITLE XV--CYBERSPACE-RELATED MATTERS............................. 1532
Subtitle A--Cyber Operations................................. 1532
Sec. 1501--Planning, programming, and budget coordination
for operations of cyber mission force.................. 1532
Sec. 1502--Modification to reporting requirements for
Senior Military Advisor for Cyber Policy............... 1533
Sec. 1503--Framework for integration of information
technology technical debt assessment into annual budget
process................................................ 1533
Sec. 1504--Department of Defense Data Ontology Governance
Working Group.......................................... 1533
Sec. 1505--Future force employment concepts development
tabletop exercises..................................... 1533
Sec. 1506--Occupational resiliency of the Cyber Mission
Force.................................................. 1534
Sec. 1507--Prohibition on the elimination of certain
cyber assessment capabilities for test and evaluation.. 1534
Sec. 1508--Prohibition on availability of funds to modify
authorities of the Commander of United States Cyber
Command................................................ 1534
Sec. 1509--Limitation on availability of funds for the
Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control
initiative............................................. 1534
Subtitle B--Cybersecurity.................................... 1535
Sec. 1511--Secure mobile phones for senior officials and
personnel performing sensitive functions............... 1535
Sec. 1512--Artificial intelligence and machine learning
security in the Department of Defense.................. 1535
Sec. 1513--Physical and cybersecurity procurement
requirements for artificial intelligence systems....... 1536
Sec. 1514--Collaborative cybersecurity educational
program................................................ 1536
Sec. 1515--Incorporation of artificial intelligence
considerations into cybersecurity training............. 1536
Subtitle C--Information Technology and Data Management....... 1536
Sec. 1521--Accountability of the Authorization to Operate
processes.............................................. 1536
Sec. 1522--Annual report on Department of Defense unified
datalink strategy...................................... 1537
Subtitle D--Artificial Intelligence.......................... 1537
Sec. 1531--Modification of high-performance computing
roadmap................................................ 1537
Sec. 1532--Guidance and prohibition on use of certain
artificial intelligence................................ 1537
Sec. 1533--Artificial intelligence model assessment and
oversight.............................................. 1537
Sec. 1534--Digital sandbox environments for artificial
intelligence........................................... 1537
Sec. 1535--Artificial Intelligence Futures Steering
Committee.............................................. 1538
Subtitle E--Reports and Other Matters........................ 1538
Sec. 1541--Modification to certification requirement
regarding contracting for military recruiting.......... 1538
Sec. 1542--Amendment to annual assessments and reports on
assignment of certain budget control responsibility to
Commander of the United States Cyber Command........... 1538
Sec. 1543--Study on reducing incentives for cyber attacks
on defense critical infrastructure of the United States 1538
Sec. 1544--Integration of reserve component into cyber
mission force.......................................... 1539
Sec. 1545--Annual report on Mission Assurance
Coordination Board activities.......................... 1539
Sec. 1546--Limitation on the divestment, consolidation,
and curtailment of certain electronic warfare test and
evaluation activities.................................. 1539
Legislative Provisions Not Adopted........................... 1539
Assessment of Cyber Operational Support to geographic
combatant commands..................................... 1539
Incentivization plan for critical skills for members of
the Armed Forces to carry out Department of Defense
cyber operations....................................... 1540
Evaluation of Joint Task Force-Cyber for the Indo-Pacific
Area of responsibility................................. 1540
Annual report on weapon systems data accessibility and
security............................................... 1540
Federal contractor vulnerability disclosure policy....... 1540
Strategy to defend against risks posed by the use of
artificial intelligence................................ 1541
Procurement of best-in-class cyber data products and
services............................................... 1541
Generative artificial intelligence for national defense.. 1542
Reports on AI use for business processes................. 1542
Assessment of cyber-physical ranges as potential National
Cyber Range complexes.................................. 1542
Report on replacement of Time Division Multiplexing lines
at armories of the Air National Guard and the Army
National Guard......................................... 1543
Comprehensive cyber workforce strategy................... 1543
United States Cyber Command artificial intelligence
industry collaboration roadmap......................... 1545
Evaluation of cyber range management and funding......... 1545
Expansion of scope of affirmation of authority for cyber
operations to include defense of critical
infrastructure of the Department of Defense............ 1546
Program for talent management of cyber personnel through
active and reserve transitioning....................... 1546
Designation of Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber
Policy as principal staff assistant.................... 1547
Modernization program for full content inspection........ 1548
Assessment of feasibility and advisability of
establishing an operational technology cybersecurity
training center of excellence.......................... 1548
Limitation of funds for travel expenses for the Office of
the Chief Information Officer.......................... 1549
Review of Joint Fires Network program transition......... 1550
Department of Defense working group, strategy, and report
on ensuring the security, resiliency, and integrity of
undersea cables........................................ 1551
Public-private cybersecurity partnership for highly
capable artificial intelligence systems................ 1551
Roadmap for advancing digital content provenance
standards.............................................. 1552
Enhanced protection of data affecting operational
security of Department of Defense personnel............ 1552
Secure and interoperable defense collaboration technology 1553
Comptroller General of the United States review of
Department of Defense governance processes for adoption
of artificial intelligence tools....................... 1553
TITLE XVI--SPACE ACTIVITIES, STRATEGIC PROGRAMS, AND INTELLIGENCE
MATTERS........................................................ 1554
Subtitle A--Space Activities................................. 1554
Sec. 1601--Acquisition career path in the Space Force.... 1554
Sec. 1602--Noise mitigation regarding space launches..... 1555
Sec. 1603--Acquisition and operation of space systems for
space warfighting and control.......................... 1555
Sec. 1604--Use of middle tier acquisition program for
proliferated warfighter space architecture of Space
Development Agency..................................... 1555
Sec. 1605--Rocket cargo test and demonstration........... 1555
Sec. 1606--Continuation of operation of Defense
Meteorological Satellite Program....................... 1556
Sec. 1607--Study on establishing a tactical surveillance,
reconnaissance, and tracking program of record......... 1556
Sec. 1608--Spaceport of the Future initiative and study
on future space launch capacity........................ 1556
Sec. 1609--Auxiliary payload for Next Generation Polar
Overhead Persistent Infrared satellites................ 1557
Sec. 1610--Blast damage assessment guide for space
vehicles at Air Force launch complexes................. 1557
Subtitle B--Defense Intelligence and Intelligence-Related
Activities................................................. 1557
Sec. 1621--Vendor support to clandestine activities...... 1557
Sec. 1622--Sensitive activities of the Department of
Defense................................................ 1557
Sec. 1623--Codification of Department of Defense insider
threat program......................................... 1558
Sec. 1624--Provision by Air Force of meteorological
services for intelligence community.................... 1559
Sec. 1625--Annual report on requests of combatant
commands for remote sensing data....................... 1559
Sec. 1626--Review and evaluation of extension of inactive
security clearances.................................... 1559
Subtitle C--Nuclear Forces................................... 1560
Sec. 1631--Adjustment to responsibilities of Nuclear
Weapons Council........................................ 1560
Sec. 1632--Prohibition on reduction of intercontinental
ballistic missiles of the United States................ 1560
Sec. 1633--Matters relating to the nuclear-armed, sea-
launched cruise missile................................ 1560
Sec. 1634--Adjustment to bomber aircraft nuclear
certification requirement.............................. 1561
Sec. 1635--Organizational realignment with respect to
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for
Nuclear Deterrence, Chemical and Biological Defense
Policy and Programs; limitation on availability of
certain funds.......................................... 1561
Sec. 1636--Matters relating to intercontinental ballistic
missiles of the United States.......................... 1562
Sec. 1637--Deep cleaning of launch control centers of the
Air Force Global Strike Command........................ 1562
Sec. 1638--Limitation on availability of funds pending
notification of tasking authority delegation........... 1562
Sec. 1639--Limitation on availability of funds pending
commencement of annual briefings on implementation of
recommendations by the Congressional Commission on the
Strategic Posture of the United States................. 1562
Sec. 1640--Limitation on availability of funds for
compensation caps...................................... 1563
Sec. 1641--Strategy to sustain Minuteman III
intercontinental ballistic missile and maximize end-of-
life margin............................................ 1564
Sec. 1642--Matters relating to Air Force Global Strike
Command................................................ 1564
Subtitle D--Missile Defense Programs......................... 1564
Sec. 1651--Modification to national missile defense
policy to reflect Golden Dome for America policy....... 1564
Sec. 1652--Golden Dome missile defense system............ 1565
Sec. 1653--Amendments to technical authority of Director
of Missile Defense Agency regarding integrated air and
missile defense activities and programs................ 1565
Sec. 1654--Prohibition on privatized or subscription-
based missile defense intercept capabilities........... 1565
Sec. 1655--Matters related to integrated air and missile
defense capabilities to defend Guam.................... 1566
Sec. 1656--Design and construction of missile
instrumentation range safety vessels................... 1566
Sec. 1657--Iron Dome short-range rocket defense system
and Israeli cooperative missile defense program co-
development and co-production.......................... 1567
Sec. 1658--Limitation on authority to reduce sustainment
for or halt operation of the AN/FPS-108 COBRA DANE
radar.................................................. 1567
Sec. 1659--Limitation on availability of funds pending
independent analysis of space-based missile defense
capability............................................. 1567
Sec. 1660--Assessment of the Ronald Reagan Ballistic
Missile Defense Test Site.............................. 1567
Sec. 1661--Biennial assessments of the Ronald Reagan
Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site.................... 1567
Subtitle E--Matters Relating to Unidentified Anomalous
Phenomena.................................................. 1568
Sec. 1671--Briefings on intercepts of unidentified
anomalous phenomena by North American Aerospace Defense
Command and United States Northern Command............. 1568
Sec. 1672--Elimination of duplicative reporting
requirements relating to unidentified anomalous
phenomena.............................................. 1568
Sec. 1673--Accounting of security classification guides
relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena........... 1568
Subtitle F--Matters Relating to Electromagnetic Warfare...... 1568
Sec. 1681--Modification of functions of Electromagnetic
Spectrum Enterprise Operational Lead for Joint
Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations to include dynamic
spectrum sharing technologies.......................... 1568
Sec. 1682--Integration of electronic warfare into Tier 1
and Tier 2 joint training exercises.................... 1569
Sec. 1683--Annual review of the Joint Electromagnetic
Battle Management Software Program..................... 1569
Sec. 1684--Support by the 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing to
EA-37B Compass Call aircraft........................... 1569
Subtitle G--Other Matters.................................... 1569
Sec. 1691--Cooperative threat reduction funds............ 1569
Sec. 1692--Prohibition on access to Department of Defense
cloud-based resources by certain individuals........... 1570
Legislative Provisions Not Adopted........................... 1571
Pilot program for unmanned aerial vehicle resupply to
launch control facilities.............................. 1571
Independent assessment of the Department of Defense
National Industrial Security Program................... 1571
Report on the technical collection capabilities of the
People's Republic of China and the Russian Federation
in the Republic of Cuba................................ 1571
Extension of protection of certain facilities and assets
from unmanned aircraft................................. 1572
Limitation on modification of certain electromagnetic
spectrum relied on by Department of Defense............ 1572
Advance payments for commercial satellite communication
services............................................... 1572
Assistance by United States Space Command to track
fentanyl trafficking................................... 1572
Modification of authority of Army counterintelligence
agents to execute warrants and make arrests............ 1573
Requirement to authorize additional security clearances
for certain contractors................................ 1573
National Security Agency support for defense industrial
base and critical infrastructure cybersecurity
operations............................................. 1573
Report on delays in accreditation of sensitive
compartmented information facilities................... 1574
Review of the occupational health and safety conditions
of operational facilities associated with the LGM-30G
Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile system 1574
Funding for sea-based launch for missile defense targets. 1574
Middle East integrated air and missile defense........... 1574
Sense of Congress with respect to Arrow interceptor
production capacity and inventory...................... 1576
Enhancement of space domain awareness through ground
based sensor development............................... 1577
Transfer of Foreign Languages Program to Department of
Defense................................................ 1577
Strategy on quantum readiness............................ 1577
TITLE XVII--OTHER DEFENSE MATTERS................................ 1578
Sec. 1701--Technical and conforming amendments........... 1578
Sec. 1702--Copyright to a literary work produced by a
civilian faculty member of the Uniformed Services
University of Health Sciences in the course of such
employment: free use by the Federal Government......... 1578
Sec. 1703--Temporary authority for nonimmigrant
construction workers on Wake Island.................... 1578
Sec. 1704--Mapping and report on strategic ports......... 1579
Sec. 1705--Authorization of United States Coast Guard
rotary aircraft work at Department of Defense depots... 1579
Sec. 1706--Continual assessment of impact of
international state arms embargoes on Israel and
actions to address defense capability gaps............. 1579
Sec. 1707--Protection of certain facilities and assets
from unmanned aircraft................................. 1579
Legislative Provisions Not Adopted........................... 1579
Combating illicit tobacco products....................... 1579
Transfer or possession of defense items for national
defense purposes....................................... 1580
Evaluation of risks posed by communications equipment and
services produced by foreign adversary entities........ 1580
Sense of Congress with respect to execution of warrants
of the International Criminal Court.................... 1580
Briefing on expediting arms transfers to Israel.......... 1581
Feasibility study on extending critical minerals
procurement authorities to other Federal agencies...... 1581
Report on plan to increase exportation of defense-related
components and materials............................... 1581
GAO study on Department of Defense reliance on Chinese-
sourced materials...................................... 1582
Report on interagency coordination targeting fentanyl and
precursor chemicals.................................... 1582
Government Accountability Office audit of national
security foreign exchange programs..................... 1582
Briefing on supply chain exposure........................ 1583
Recognition and honoring of service of individuals who
served in the United States Cadet Nurse Corps during
World War II........................................... 1583
Interest on funds provided to Federal Communications
Commission............................................. 1583
Report on Henry E. Rohlsen Airport in St. Croix.......... 1584
Strategy to counter Iranian and Hezbollah influence
operations in Latin America............................ 1584
Strategy to encourage defections from the Government of
Iran................................................... 1584
Penalties for unlawful entry and violation of security
regulations............................................ 1584
Report on arms sales of the People's Republic of China... 1585
Strategy to combat arms sales of the People's Republic of
China.................................................. 1586
Securing American Funding and Expertise from Adversarial
Research Exploitation Act of 2025...................... 1586
TITLE XVIII--ACQUISITION REFORM.................................. 1586
Subtitle A--Alignment of the Defense Acquisition System...... 1586
Sec. 1801--Alignment of the defense acquisition system
with the needs of members of the Armed Forces.......... 1586
Sec. 1802--Establishment of the role of portfolio
acquisition executive.................................. 1587
Sec. 1803--Amendments to life-cycle management and
product support........................................ 1587
Sec. 1804--Adjustments to certain acquisition thresholds. 1588
Sec. 1805--Modification to acquisition strategy.......... 1588
Sec. 1806--Matters related to cost accounting standards.. 1588
Sec. 1807--Establishment of Project Spectrum............. 1588
Subtitle B--Requirements Process Reform...................... 1589
Sec. 1811--Modifications to Joint Requirements Oversight
Council................................................ 1589
Sec. 1812--Ensuring successful implementation of
requirements reform.................................... 1589
Subtitle C--Matters Relating to Commercial Products and
Commercial Services........................................ 1589
Sec. 1821--Modifications to relationship of other
provisions of law to procurement of commercial products
and commercial services................................ 1589
Sec. 1822--Modifications to commercial products and
commercial services.................................... 1590
Sec. 1823--Modifications to commercial solutions openings 1590
Sec. 1824--Limitation on required flowdown of contract
clauses to subcontractors providing commercial products
or commercial services................................. 1590
Sec. 1825--Consumption-based solutions................... 1590
Sec. 1826--Exemptions for nontraditional defense
contractors............................................ 1591
Sec. 1827--Clarification of conditions for payments for
commercial products and commercial services............ 1591
Sec. 1828--Review of commercial products and commercial
services acquisition approach.......................... 1591
Subtitle D--Improvements to Acquisition Programs............. 1592
Sec. 1831--Modifications to procurement for experimental
purposes............................................... 1592
Sec. 1832--Modifications to requirements for modular open
system approach........................................ 1592
Sec. 1833--Bridging Operational Objectives and Support
for Transition program................................. 1592
Subtitle E--Modifications to Strengthen the Industrial Base.. 1592
Sec. 1841--Civil Reserve Manufacturing Network........... 1592
Sec. 1842--Transition to advanced manufacturing for
certain critical readiness items of supply............. 1593
Sec. 1843--Working group on the advanced manufacturing
workforce.............................................. 1593
Sec. 1844--Collaborative forum to address challenges to
and limitations of the defense industrial base......... 1593
Sec. 1845--Facility clearance acceleration for members of
defense industrial consortiums......................... 1594
Sec. 1846--Improvements relating to advanced
manufacturing.......................................... 1594
Sec. 1847--Report on surge capacity in the defense
industrial base........................................ 1594
Legislative Provisions Not Adopted........................... 1594
Major capability activity areas and pathfinder programs.. 1594
Establishment of the Mission Engineering and Integration
Activity............................................... 1596
Alternative capability-based pricing..................... 1596
Amendment to other transaction authority................. 1596
DIVISION B--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATIONS................. 1597
Sec. 2001--Short title................................... 1597
Sec. 2002--Expiration of authorizations and amounts
required to be specified by law........................ 1597
Sec. 2003--Effective date................................ 1597
TITLE XXI--ARMY MILITARY CONSTRUCTION............................ 1597
Sec. 2101--Authorized Army construction and land
acquisition projects................................... 1597
Sec. 2102--Family Housing................................ 1597
Sec. 2103--Authorization of appropriations, Army......... 1598
Sec. 2104--Extension of authority to carry out fiscal
year 2021 project at Fort Gillem, Georgia.............. 1598
Sec. 2105--Extension of authority to carry out certain
fiscal year 2022 projects.............................. 1598
Sec. 2106--Extension of authority to carry out certain
fiscal year 2023 projects.............................. 1598
Sec. 2107--Modification of authority to carry out fiscal
year 2025 project at Smith Barracks, Germany........... 1598
TITLE XXII--NAVY MILITARY CONSTRUCTION........................... 1598
Sec. 2201--Authorized Navy construction and land
acquisition projects................................... 1598
Sec. 2202--Family Housing................................ 1599
Sec. 2203--Authorization of appropriations, Navy......... 1599
Sec. 2204--Extension of authority to carry out fiscal
year 2022 project at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry
Point, North Carolina.................................. 1599
Sec. 2205--Extension of authority to carry out certain
fiscal year 2022 projects.............................. 1599
Sec. 2206--Extension of authority to carry out certain
fiscal year 2023 projects.............................. 1599
TITLE XXIII--AIR FORCE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION..................... 1599
Sec. 2301--Authorized Air Force construction and land
acquisition projects................................... 1599
Sec. 2302--Family Housing................................ 1600
Sec. 2303--Authorization of appropriations, Air Force.... 1600
Sec. 2304--Extension of authority to carry out fiscal
year 2017 project at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany..... 1600
Sec. 2305--Extension of authority to carry out certain
fiscal year 2019 projects.............................. 1600
Sec. 2306--Extension of authority to carry out certain
fiscal year 2020 projects.............................. 1600
Sec. 2307--Extension of authority to carry out certain
fiscal year 2022 projects.............................. 1600
Sec. 2308--Extension of authority to carry out certain
fiscal year 2023 projects.............................. 1601
Sec. 2309--Modification of authority to carry out certain
fiscal year 2025 projects.............................. 1601
TITLE XXIV--DEFENSE AGENCIES MILITARY CONSTRUCTION............... 1601
Sec. 2401--Authorized defense agencies construction and
land acquisition projects.............................. 1601
Sec. 2402--Authorized energy resilience and conservation
investment program projects............................ 1601
Sec. 2403--Authorization of appropriations, Defense
Agencies............................................... 1601
Sec. 2404--Extension of authority to carry out fiscal
year 2019 project at Iwakuni, Japan.................... 1602
Sec. 2405--Extension of authority to carry out certain
fiscal year 2022 projects.............................. 1602
Sec. 2406--Extension of authority to carry out certain
fiscal year 2023 projects.............................. 1602
Sec. 2407--Modification of authority to carry out fiscal
year 2024 project at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama......... 1602
Sec. 2408--Modification of authority to carry out fiscal
year 2024 project at Lake City Army Ammunition Plant,
Missouri............................................... 1602
Sec. 2409--Modification of authority to carry out fiscal
year 2025 project at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland...... 1602
Sec. 2410--Modification of authority to carry out fiscal
year 2025 project at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst,
New Jersey............................................. 1602
TITLE XXV--INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS................................ 1603
Subtitle A--North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security
Investment................................................. 1603
Sec. 2501--Authorized NATO construction and land
acquisition projects................................... 1603
Sec. 2502--Authorization of appropriations, NATO......... 1603
Subtitle B--Host Country In-Kind Contributions............... 1603
Sec. 2511--Republic of Korea funded construction projects 1603
Sec. 2512--Republic of Poland funded construction
projects............................................... 1603
TITLE XXVI--GUARD AND RESERVE FORCES FACILITIES.................. 1603
Sec. 2601--Authorized Army National Guard construction
and land acquisition projects.......................... 1603
Sec. 2602--Authorized Army Reserve construction and land
acquisition projects................................... 1604
Sec. 2603--Authorized Navy Reserve and Marine Corps
Reserve construction and land acquisition projects..... 1604
Sec. 2604--Authorized Air National Guard construction and
land acquisition projects.............................. 1604
Sec. 2605--Authorized Air Force Reserve construction and
land acquisition projects.............................. 1604
Sec. 2606--Authorization of appropriations, National
Guard and Reserve...................................... 1605
Sec. 2607--Extension of authority to carry out certain
fiscal year 2023 projects.............................. 1605
Sec. 2608--Modification of authority to carry out fiscal
year 2023 project at Tucson International Airport,
Arizona................................................ 1605
Legislative Provisions Not Adopted........................... 1605
Authority to carry out fiscal year 2026 project at Army
Reserve Center Conroe, Texas........................... 1605
TITLE XXVII--BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE ACTIVITIES............. 1605
Sec. 2701--Authorization of appropriations for base
realignment and closure activities funded through
Department of Defense base closure account............. 1605
TITLE XXVIII--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION GENERAL PROVISIONS........... 1606
Subtitle A--Military Construction Programs................... 1606
Sec. 2801--Modification to definition of military
installation resilience................................ 1606
Sec. 2802--Facility construction or repair: transactions
other than contracts and grants........................ 1606
Sec. 2803--Requirement for the military departments to
develop and update a 20-year infrastructure improvement
plan................................................... 1606
Sec. 2804--Improvements to water management and security
on military installations.............................. 1606
Sec. 2805--Modification to assistance for public
infrastructure projects and services................... 1606
Sec. 2806--Modifications to Defense Community
Infrastructure Program................................. 1607
Sec. 2807--Inclusion of demolition projects in Defense
Community Infrastructure Program....................... 1607
Sec. 2808--Supervision of military construction projects. 1607
Sec. 2809--Authority to use accelerated design-build and
progressive design-build procedures for military
construction projects.................................. 1607
Sec. 2810--Extension of authority for temporary expanded
land acquisition for equine welfare.................... 1607
Sec. 2811--Extension of requirement for contract for
obligation and execution of design funds for military
construction projects.................................. 1607
Sec. 2812--Modification of pilot program on increased use
of sustainable building materials in military
construction to include sustainable building
technologies identified by the Comptroller General of
the United States...................................... 1608
Sec. 2813--Increase of maximum amount for certain
restoration or replacement of damaged or destroyed
facilities............................................. 1608
Sec. 2814--Multiyear contracting authority for certain
military construction projects......................... 1608
Sec. 2815--Guidance for military construction projects
for innovation, research, development, test, and
evaluation............................................. 1608
Sec. 2816--Authorization for cost-plus-incentive-fee
contracts for certain Shipyard Infrastructure
Optimization Program military construction projects.... 1608
Sec. 2817--Implementation of Comptroller General
recommendations relating to information sharing to
improve oversight of military construction............. 1609
Subtitle B--Military Housing Reforms......................... 1609
Sec. 2821--Improvements to Department of Defense Housing
Requirements and Market Analysis....................... 1609
Sec. 2822--Improvements to annual reports on certain
waivers for covered military unaccompanied housing..... 1609
Sec. 2823--Continuation and modification of certain
reporting requirements with respect to privatized
military housing....................................... 1609
Sec. 2824--Modification of certain requirements with
respect to closure of maintenance work orders for
privatized military housing............................ 1609
Sec. 2825--Inclusion of additional landlord financial
information in certain annual report on privatized
military housing....................................... 1610
Sec. 2826--Application of certain authorities and
standards to historic military housing and associated
historic properties of the Department of Defense....... 1610
Sec. 2827--Improvement of administration of military
unaccompanied housing.................................. 1610
Sec. 2828--Authority for unaccompanied housing project
under pilot authority for use of other transactions for
installation or facility prototyping................... 1611
Sec. 2829--Pilot program for emerging technologies for
moisture control and mitigation........................ 1611
Sec. 2830--Standardization of mold remediation guidelines
across military departments............................ 1611
Sec. 2831--Inspections by qualified home inspector of
privatized and Government-owned military housing....... 1611
Sec. 2832--Plan to improve accuracy, integration, and
interoperability of Department of Defense data with
respect to real property, infrastructure, and military
unaccompanied housing.................................. 1611
Subtitle C--Real Property and Facilities Administration...... 1612
Sec. 2841--Modification of requirement with respect to
minimum capital investment for facilities sustainment,
restoration, and modernization for military departments 1612
Sec. 2842--Authorization for monetary contributions to
the conveyees of utility systems for infrastructure
improvements........................................... 1612
Sec. 2843--Extension of authority to carry out Department
of Defense pilot program for use of cost savings
realized............................................... 1612
Sec. 2844--Department of Defense intergovernmental
support agreements for ordnance disposal............... 1612
Sec. 2845--Inclusion of territories in certain
intergovernmental support agreements for installation-
support services....................................... 1612
Sec. 2846--Requirements relating to military installation
closures and report on Army organic industrial base
sites.................................................. 1612
Sec. 2847--Department of Defense procedures with respect
to planning coordination for grid resiliency on
military installations................................. 1613
Sec. 2848--Repeal of construction requirements related to
antiterrorism and force protection or urban-training
operations............................................. 1613
Sec. 2849--Repeal of pilot program authorizing overhead
cost reimbursements from major range and test facility
base users at certain Department of the Air Force
installations.......................................... 1613
Sec. 2850--Master plans for Service Academies............ 1613
Sec. 2851--Annual report on cost premium for construction
of certain facilities.................................. 1614
Sec. 2852--Implementation of Comptroller General
recommendations relating to critical military housing
supply and affordability............................... 1614
Sec. 2853--Plan for deploying private fifth generation
and future generation Open Radio Access Network
architecture on Department of Defense military
installations.......................................... 1614
Subtitle D--Land Conveyances................................. 1614
Sec. 2861--Historical marker commemorating effects of
radiation exposure at Holloman Air Force Base and White
Sands Missile Range.................................... 1614
Sec. 2862--Prohibition on development of a golf course at
Greenbury Point Conservation Area At Naval Support
Activity Annapolis, Maryland........................... 1615
Sec. 2863--Extension of prohibition on joint use of
Homestead Air Reserve Base with civil aviation......... 1615
Sec. 2864--Extension of sunset for land conveyance,
Sharpe Army Depot, Lathrop, California................. 1615
Sec. 2865--Clarification of land conveyance, Fort Hood,
Texas.................................................. 1615
Sec. 2866--Extension of certain military land withdrawals
and correction of certain land descriptions............ 1615
Sec. 2867--Land conveyance, former Curtis Bay Depot,
Maryland............................................... 1615
Sec. 2868--Land conveyance, Sigsbee Park Annex, Naval Air
Station, Key West, Florida............................. 1616
Subtitle E--Modifications to Unspecified Minor Military
Construction............................................... 1616
Sec. 2871--Modifications to certain congressional
notifications for certain military construction
projects............................................... 1616
Sec. 2872--Modification to dollar threshold for
notifications for certain military construction
projects............................................... 1616
Sec. 2873--Transfer of defense laboratory modernization
program authority to provision of law with respect to
military construction projects for research, test,
development, and evaluation............................ 1616
Sec. 2874--Authority of a Secretary concerned to carry
out certain unspecified minor military construction
projects............................................... 1616
Subtitle F--Other Matters.................................... 1617
Sec. 2881--Extension of Department of the Army Pilot
Program for Development and Use of Online Real Estate
Inventory Tool......................................... 1617
Sec. 2882--Expansion of exceptions to restriction on
development of public infrastructure in connection with
realignment of marine corps forces in Asia Pacific
region................................................. 1617
Sec. 2883--Joint base facility management of Department
of Defense............................................. 1617
Sec. 2884--Designation of official responsible for
coordination of defense sites within area of
responsibility of Joint Region Marianas................ 1617
Sec. 2885--Designation of Ronald Reagan Space and Missile
Test Range at Kwajalein Atoll.......................... 1617
Sec. 2886--Designation of Creech Air Force Base as a
remote or isolated installation........................ 1617
Sec. 2887--Pilot program on use of advanced manufacturing
construction technologies at military installations.... 1618
Sec. 2888--Pilot program on procurement of utility
services for installations of the Department of Defense
through areawide contracts............................. 1619
Sec. 2889--Consideration of modular construction methods
for military construction projects with protective
design elements........................................ 1619
Sec. 2890--Notice relating to contracts or other
agreements to establish an enduring location in a
foreign country........................................ 1619
Legislative Provisions Not Adopted........................... 1619
Prohibition on designation of military construction
projects as part of military intelligence program...... 1619
Expansion of Defense Community Infrastructure Program to
include installations of the Coast Guard............... 1620
Use of imitative substitute building materials for
preservation of certain units of military housing under
jurisdiction of the Department of Defense.............. 1620
Radon testing of military housing owned or controlled by
the Federal Government................................. 1620
Annual report on military families on housing waitlists.. 1620
Treatment of nondisclosure agreements with respect to
privatized military housing............................ 1621
Implementation of Comptroller General recommendations
relating to critical military housing supply and
affordability.......................................... 1621
Review of Unified Facilities Criteria applicable to
military construction projects; report................. 1621
Authorization to acquire through exchange or lease
certain land used by the Armed Forces in Hawaii........ 1622
Access to Military Installations for Certain Surviving
Gold Star Family Members of the Armed Forces........... 1622
Department of Defense report on housing policy in Guam... 1622
Report on improving Tribal access to defense
infrastructure programs................................ 1623
Prohibition on the use of single-sex facilities on
military installations that do not correspond to the
sex of an individual................................... 1623
Limitation on use of amounts for travel based on
compliance with requirements related to minimum capital
investment............................................. 1623
Modification of authority for Indo-Pacific posture
unspecified minor military construction projects....... 1624
Requirements relating to funds for construction and
improvement of commissary store facilities............. 1624
Cooperative agreements with respect to management of land
and cultural resources located on military
installations.......................................... 1624
Limitation on the use of funds for implementing certain
energy efficiency building codes....................... 1624
Limitation on use of funds to reduce capabilities or
staffing of Department of Defense military treatment
facilities located inside the United States............ 1625
Report on threat of fiber optic-controlled drones........ 1625
Prohibition of use on military installations of social
media controlled by foreign adversaries................ 1625
Study and report on certain investments in critical
infrastructure in Hawaii............................... 1626
Survey of certain counties for placement of facilities... 1626
Study and report on defense access roads program of the
Department of Defense in the Indo-Pacific region....... 1627
Sense of Congress relating the defense community
infrastructure program................................. 1627
Report on Interagency Regional Coordinator for Resilience
pilot project.......................................... 1627
DIVISION C--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY AUTHORIZATIONS
AND OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS....................................... 1628
TITLE XXXI--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS...... 1628
Subtitle A--National Security Programs and Authorizations.... 1628
Sec. 3101--National Nuclear Security Administration...... 1628
Sec. 3102--Defense environmental cleanup................. 1628
Sec. 3103--Other defense activities...................... 1628
Sec. 3104--Nuclear energy................................ 1628
Subtitle B--Program Authorizations, Restrictions, and
Limitations................................................ 1628
Sec. 3111--Organization and codification of provisions of
law relating to atomic energy defense activities....... 1628
Sec. 3112--Plutonium pit production capacity............. 1629
Sec. 3113--Stockpile responsiveness and rapid
capabilities programs of the National Nuclear Security
Administration......................................... 1629
Sec. 3114--Protection of certain nuclear facilities and
assets from unmanned aircraft.......................... 1629
Sec. 3115--Extension of authority for appointment of
certain scientific, engineering, and technical
personnel.............................................. 1629
Sec. 3116--Notification of cost overruns for certain
Department of Energy projects.......................... 1630
Sec. 3117--Appropriate scoping of artificial intelligence
research within the National Nuclear Security
Administration......................................... 1630
Subtitle C--Reports and Other Matters........................ 1630
Sec. 3121--Modification to reporting requirements with
respect to nuclear weapons stockpile stewardship,
management, and responsiveness plan.................... 1630
Sec. 3122--Assessment of the National Nuclear Security
Administration Spent Fuel Handling Recapitalization
Project................................................ 1631
Sec. 3123--Department of Energy report on expansion of
other transaction authorities for National Nuclear
Security Administration................................ 1631
Sec. 3124--Office of Environmental Management program-
wide performance metrics for reducing risk............. 1631
Sec. 3125--Office of Environmental Management integrated
radioactive waste disposal planning and optimization... 1632
Sec. 3126--Prohibition relating to reclassification of
high-level waste....................................... 1632
Sec. 3127--National security positions within the
Department of Energy................................... 1632
Sec. 3128--Consultation requirement with respect to
transfer to private entities of plutonium or plutonium
materials; report...................................... 1632
Legislative Provisions Not Adopted........................... 1633
Plan to modernize nuclear security enterprise............ 1633
Sense of Congress on ground-based leg of nuclear triad... 1633
TITLE XXXII--DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD............. 1634
Sec. 3201--Authorization................................. 1634
TITLE XXXIV--NAVAL PETROLEUM RESERVES............................ 1634
Sec. 3401--Authorization of appropriations............... 1634
TITLE XXXV--MARITIME ADMINISTRATION.............................. 1634
Sec. 3501--Authorization of appropriations for Maritime
Administration......................................... 1634
Legislative Provisions Not Adopted........................... 1634
Clarification regarding use of port infrastructure
development program funds to replace Chinese port crane
hardware or software................................... 1634
Clarification of certain authorities relating to
deepwater ports........................................ 1635
Eligibility of shore power projects under port
infrastructure development program..................... 1635
Report on use of commercial contracting agent for crewing
and operation of military sealift command vessels...... 1635
United States Merchant Marine Academy campus
modernization plan..................................... 1635
Cargoes procured, furnished, or financed by United States
Government............................................. 1636
Treatment of the University of Louisiana Maritime Academy
as a State maritime academy............................ 1636
DIVISION D--FUNDING TABLES....................................... 1637
Sec. 4001--Authorization of amounts in funding tables.... 1637
Summary of National Defense Authorizations for Fiscal
Year 2026.............................................. 1637
National Defense Budget Authority Implication............ 1641
TITLE XLI--PROCUREMENT........................................... 1643
Sec. 4101--Procurement................................... 1643
TITLE XLII--RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION.......... 1676
Sec. 4201--Research, development, test, and evaluation... 1676
TITLE XLIII--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE........................... 1735
Sec. 4301--Operation and maintenance..................... 1735
TITLE XLIV--MILITARY PERSONNEL................................... 1760
Sec. 4401--Military personnel............................ 1760
TITLE XLV--OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS.................................. 1760
Sec. 4501--Other authorizations.......................... 1760
TITLE XLVI--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION................................ 1763
Sec. 4601--Military construction......................... 1763
TITLE XLVII--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS..... 1791
Sec. 4701--Department of Energy national security
programs............................................... 1791
DIVISION E--DEPARTMENT OF STATE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR
2026........................................................... 1805
Secs. 5001-5608--Department of State Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2026................................... 1805
DIVISION F--INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026.. 1805
Secs. 6001-6806--Intelligence Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2026....................................... 1805
DIVISION G--COAST GUARD AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2025................ 1805
Secs. 7001-7701--Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025... 1805
DIVISION H--Other Matters........................................ 1805
TITLE LXXXI--FINANCIAL SERVICES MATTERS.......................... 1805
Sec. 8101--Defense Production Act of 1950 extension...... 1805
Sec. 8102--Review of and reporting on national security
sensitive sites for purposes of reviews of real estate
transactions by the Committee on Foreign Investment in
the United States...................................... 1805
Sec. 8103--Disclosures by directors, officers, and
principal stockholders................................. 1806
Sec. 8104--Study and report.............................. 1806
TITLE LXXXII--JUDICIARY MATTERS.................................. 1806
Sec. 8201--Authority of Marshal of the Supreme Court and
Supreme Court Police................................... 1806
Sec. 8202--PROTECT Our Children Act of 2008
reauthorization........................................ 1806
Sec. 8203--Trauma kit standards.......................... 1806
Sec. 8204--Inclusion of certain retired public safety
officers in the public safety officers' death benefits
program................................................ 1807
Sec. 8205--Honoring our fallen heroes.................... 1807
TITLE LXXXIII--FOREIGN AFFAIRS MATTERS........................... 1807
Subtitle A--Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act of 2025............ 1807
Secs. 8301-8305--Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act of 2025... 1807
Subtitle B--Bust Fentanyl Act................................ 1807
Secs. 8311-8320--BUST FENTANYL Act....................... 1807
Subtitle C--Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity......... 1808
Secs. 8331-8341--Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity
Act.................................................... 1808
Subtitle D--Countering Wrongful Detention Act Of 2025........ 1808
Secs. 8351-8354--Countering Wrongful Detention Act of
2025................................................... 1808
Subtitle E--Other Matters.................................... 1808
Sec. 8361--National registry of Korean American divided
families............................................... 1808
Sec. 8362--Sense of Congress on Russia's illegal
abduction of Ukrainian children........................ 1808
Sec. 8363--Supporting the identification and recovery of
abducted Ukrainian children............................ 1808
Sec. 8364--Fairness in issuance of tactical gear to
Diplomatic Security Service personnel.................. 1809
Sec. 8365--Strategy for countering transnational criminal
organizations in Mexico................................ 1809
Sec. 8366--International nuclear energy.................. 1809
Sec. 8367--Strategy to respond to global bases of the
People's Republic of China............................. 1809
Sec. 8368--Disposition of weapons and materiel in transit
from Iran to the Houthis in Yemen...................... 1810
Sec. 8369--Repeal of Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act
of 2019................................................ 1810
Sec. 8370--Repeal of Authorizations for Use of Military
Force relating to Iraq................................. 1810
TITLE LXXXIV--NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION.... 1810
Secs. 8401-8431--National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration......................................... 1810
TITLE LXXXV--COMPREHENSIVE OUTBOUND INVESTMENT NATIONAL SECURITY
ACT OF 2025.................................................... 1811
Secs. 8501-8531--Comprehensive Outbound Investment
National Security Act of 2025.......................... 1811
TITLE LXXXVI--SECURING THE AIRSPACE, FACILITATING EMERGENCY
RESPONSE, AND SAFEGUARDING KEY INFRASTRUCTURE, ENTERTAINMENT
VENUES, AND STADIUMS........................................... 1811
Secs. 8601-8607--SAFER SKIES Act......................... 1811
TITLE LXXXVII--DFC MODERNIZATION AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2025. 1811
Secs. 8701-8758--DFC Modernization and Reauthorization
Act of 2025............................................ 1811
TITLE LXXXVIII--Other Matters.................................... 1811
Sec. 8801--Pilot program for sound insulation repair and
replacement............................................ 1811
Sec. 8802--Alignment of timing of updates of strategic
plan with updates to National Strategy for Advanced
Manufacturing.......................................... 1812
Sec. 8803--Lumbee Fairness Act........................... 1812
Sec. 8804--Drinking water well replacement for
Chincoteague, Virginia................................. 1812
Sec. 8805--Briefing on implementation of Compact of Free
Association Amendments Act of 2024 with respect to
veterans in the Freely Associated States............... 1812
Sec. 8806--Disinterment of remains of Fernando V. Cota
from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas......... 1813
Legislative Provisions Not Adopted........................... 1813
Continued implementation of anti-trafficking programs for
children............................................... 1813
Eligibility of spouses for services under the disabled
veterans' outreach program............................. 1813
Second Chance Act Reauthorization........................ 1813
Application of leave provisions for members of the Armed
Forces to members of the Public Health Service......... 1813
Study of national security risks posed by certain routers
and modems............................................. 1813
Commercial Space Activity Advisory Committee............. 1814
Review and prohibitions by Committee on Foreign
Investment in the United States of certain transactions
relating to agriculture................................ 1814
Finding opportunities for resource exploration........... 1814
Protecting covered information in public records......... 1814
Improving coordination between Federal and State agencies
and the Do Not Pay working system...................... 1814
Agent membership......................................... 1814
Exemption from immigrant visa limit...................... 1815
Preventing first responder secondary exposure to fentanyl 1815
Reauthorizing support and treatment for officers in
crisis................................................. 1815
Strong Communities Program............................... 1815
Retired law enforcement officers continuing service...... 1815
FISH Act of 2025......................................... 1815
Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act......................... 1816
Table of contents........................................ 1816
Taking or transmitting video of defense information
prohibited............................................. 1816
Informational materials under the Foreign Agents
Registration Act....................................... 1816
Credit monitoring........................................ 1816
Treatment of exemptions under the Foreign Agents
Registration Act of 1938............................... 1816
Report on implementation of artificial intelligence into
certain anti-money laundering investigations........... 1817
Keeping drugs out of schools............................. 1817
Requirement to testify................................... 1817
CDFI bond guarantee program improvement.................. 1817
Capitalization assistance to enhance liquidity........... 1817
Native CDFI relending program............................ 1817
DETERRENCE Act........................................... 1817
GAIN AI Act of 2025...................................... 1818
Countering Captagon production and distribution.......... 1818
International Trafficking Victims Protection
Reauthorization Act of 2025............................ 1818
ROAD to Housing Act of 2025.............................. 1818
COMPLIANCE WITH HOUSE RULE XXI................................... 1819
NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026
LEGISLATIVE TEXT
[Note from the Director, Legislative Operations: The
following is the enrolled legislative text of S. 1071, the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, as
passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate.]
An Act
To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for
military activities of the Department of Defense, for military
construction, and for defense activities of the Department of
Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such
fiscal year, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of
the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2026''.
SEC. 2. ORGANIZATION OF ACT INTO DIVISIONS; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
(a) Divisions.--This Act is organized into 8 divisions as
follows:
(1) Division A--Department of Defense Authorizations.
(2) Division B--Military Construction Authorizations.
(3) Division C--Department of Energy National
Security Authorizations and Other Authorizations.
(4) Division D--Funding Tables.
(5) Division E--Department of State Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2026.
(6) Division F--Intelligence Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2026.
(7) Division G--Coast Guard Authorization Act of
2025.
(8) Division H--Other Matters.
(b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is
as follows:
Sec. 1. Short title.
Sec. 2. Organization of Act into divisions; table of contents.
Sec. 3. Definitions.
Sec. 4. Budgetary effects of this Act.
Sec. 5. Joint explanatory statement.
DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS
TITLE I--PROCUREMENT
Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations
Sec. 101. Authorization of appropriations.
Subtitle B--Army Programs
Sec. 111. Strategy for Army tactical wheeled vehicle program.
Sec. 112. Multiyear procurement authority for UH-60 Blackhawk aircraft.
Sec. 113. Authorization to initiate early production of future long-
range assault aircraft.
Sec. 114. Limitation on availability of funds for the Next Generation
Command and Control portfolio of capabilities of the Army.
Subtitle C--Navy Programs
Sec. 121. Modification to requirements for recapitalization of tactical
fighter aircraft of the Navy Reserve.
Sec. 122. Modification to limitations on Navy medium and large unmanned
surface vessels.
Sec. 123. Recapitalization of Navy waterborne security barriers;
modification of prohibition on availability of funds for
legacy waterborne security barriers.
Sec. 124. Contract authority for Ford-class aircraft carrier program.
Sec. 125. Contract authority for Columbia-class submarine program.
Sec. 126. Authority for advance procurement of certain components to
support continuous production of Virginia-class submarines.
Sec. 127. Procurement authorities for Medium Landing Ships.
Sec. 128. Multiyear procurement authority for Yard, Repair, Berthing,
and Messing Barges.
Sec. 129. Vessel construction managers for the construction of certain
Navy vessels.
Sec. 130. Limitation on construction of Modular Attack Surface Craft.
Sec. 131. Limitation on availability of funds for TAGOS ship program.
Sec. 132. Inclusion of information on amphibious warfare ship spares and
repair parts in Navy budget justification materials.
Subtitle D--Air Force Programs
Sec. 141. Modification of minimum inventory requirements for air
refueling tanker aircraft.
Sec. 142. Modification of prohibition on retirement of F-15E aircraft.
Sec. 143. Extension of limitations and minimum inventory requirement
relating to RQ-4 aircraft.
Sec. 144. Modification to annual report on Air Force tactical fighter
aircraft force structure.
Sec. 145. Extension of requirements relating to C-130 aircraft.
Sec. 146. Extension of prohibition on certain reductions to B-1 bomber
aircraft squadrons.
Sec. 147. Modification to minimum inventory requirement for A-10
aircraft.
Sec. 148. Preservation of retired KC-10 aircraft.
Sec. 149. Prohibition on certain reductions to inventory of E-3 airborne
warning and control system aircraft.
Sec. 150. B-21 bomber aircraft program accountability matrices.
Sec. 151. Bomber aircraft force structure and transition roadmap.
Sec. 152. Requirement for an intelligence, surveillance, and
reconnaissance roadmap for the Air Force.
Sec. 153. Report on the F-47 advanced fighter aircraft program.
Sec. 154. Limitation on availability of funds pending report on
acquisition strategy for Airborne Command Post Capability.
Subtitle E--Defense-wide, Joint, and Multiservice Matters
Sec. 161. Requirements relating to executive airlift aircraft.
Sec. 162. Amendments to prohibition on operation, procurement, and
contracting related to foreign-made light detection and
ranging.
Sec. 163. Prohibition on availability of funds for contract termination
or production line shutdown for E-7A Wedgetail aircraft.
Sec. 164. Limitation on procurement of KC-46 aircraft pending
certification on correction of deficiencies.
Sec. 165. Plan for open mission systems of F-35 aircraft.
Sec. 166. Annual GAO reviews of the F-35 aircraft program.
TITLE II--RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION
Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations
Sec. 201. Authorization of appropriations.
Subtitle B--Program Requirements, Restrictions, and Limitations
Sec. 211. Modification to authority to award prizes for advanced
technology achievements.
Sec. 212. Modification to mechanisms to provide funds to defense
laboratories and other entities for research and development
of technologies for military missions.
Sec. 213. Program for the enhancement of the research, development,
test, and evaluation centers of the Department of Defense.
Sec. 214. Modification to authority for acquisition, construction, or
furnishing of test facilities and equipment.
Sec. 215. Extension of limitation on availability of funds for
fundamental research collaboration with certain academic
institutions.
Sec. 216. Modification of requirement for Department of Defense policies
for management and certification of Link 16 military tactical
data link network.
Sec. 217. Extension of authority for assignment to Defense Advanced
Research Projects Agency of private sector personnel with
critical research and development expertise.
Sec. 218. Alternative test and evaluation pathway for designated defense
acquisition programs.
Sec. 219. Congressionally directed programs for test and evaluation
oversight.
Sec. 220. Application of software innovation to modernize test and
evaluation infrastructure.
Sec. 221. Review and alignment of standards, guidance, and policies
relating to digital engineering.
Sec. 222. Catalyst Pathfinder Program.
Sec. 223. Modifications to defense research capacity building program.
Sec. 224. National Security and Defense Artificial Intelligence
Institute.
Sec. 225. Advanced robotic automation for munitions manufacturing.
Sec. 226. Evaluation of additional test corridors for hypersonic and
long-range weapons.
Sec. 227. Western regional range complex demonstration.
Sec. 228. Demonstration of near real-time monitoring capabilities to
enhance weapon system platforms.
Sec. 229. Pilot program on modernized health and usage monitoring
systems to address obsolescence in rotary-wing and tiltrotor
aircraft.
Sec. 230. Prohibition on modification of indirect cost rates for
institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations.
Sec. 231. Limitation on availability of funds pending compliance with
requirements relating to the Joint Energetics Transition
Office.
Sec. 232. Limitation on availability of funds for realignment of
research, development, test, and evaluation functions of Joint
conventional armaments and ammunition.
Sec. 233. Limitation on use of funds for certain Navy software.
Sec. 234. Limitation on availability of funds for Under Secretary of
Defense for Research and Engineering pending report on study
results.
Subtitle C--Biotechnology Matters
Sec. 241. Support for research and development of bioindustrial
manufacturing processes.
Sec. 242. Biotechnology Management Office.
Sec. 243. Bioindustrial commercialization program.
Sec. 244. Biotechnology supply chain resiliency program.
Sec. 245. Biological data for artificial intelligence.
Sec. 246. Department of Defense biotechnology strategy.
Sec. 247. Ethical and responsible development and deployment of
biotechnology within the Department of Defense.
Sec. 248. Establishing biobased product merit guidance.
Subtitle D--Plans, Reports, and Other Matters
Sec. 251. Modification of energetic materials strategic plan and
investment strategy of Joint Energetics Transition Office.
Sec. 252. Extension of period for annual reports on critical technology
areas supportive of the National Defense Strategy.
Sec. 253. Quarterly briefings on research, development, test, and
evaluation laboratories and facilities.
TITLE III--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations
Sec. 301. Authorization of appropriations.
Subtitle B--Energy and Environment
Sec. 311. Inclusion of information about PFAS investigation and
remediation in annual report on defense environmental
programs.
Sec. 312. Elimination of preference for motor vehicles using electric or
hybrid propulsion systems and related requirements of the
Department of Defense.
Sec. 313. Modification of availability and use of energy cost savings.
Sec. 314. Requirement to support National Guard training on wildfire
prevention and response.
Sec. 315. Modification of requirements relating to replacement of
fluorinated aqueous film-forming foam.
Sec. 316. Modification to restriction on procurement or purchasing of
personal protective equipment for firefighters containing
perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Sec. 317. Provision of alternative drinking water to households whose
private drinking water is contaminated with
perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid
substances from Department of Defense activities.
Sec. 318. Responsibilities of executive agent for installation and
operational nuclear energy.
Sec. 319. Establishment of Advanced Nuclear Transition Working Group.
Sec. 320. Department of Air Force program of record for commercial
weather data.
Sec. 321. Pilot program on Navy installation nuclear energy.
Sec. 322. Strategy to accelerate remediation of contamination from
perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Sec. 323. Notification requirement with respect to nuclear power in
Guam.
Sec. 324. Authority to use certain technologies to destroy or dispose of
perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Subtitle C--Logistics and Sustainment
Sec. 331. Modification of readiness report to include summary count of
certain mishaps.
Sec. 332. Authority to provide supplies incidental to support and
services for eligible non-Department of Defense organizations.
Sec. 333. Extension of authorization of depot working capital funds for
unspecified minor military construction.
Sec. 334. Designation of senior officials responsible for integration of
global contested logistics posture management.
Sec. 335. Modification of prohibition on contracts for performance of
firefighting or security-guard functions.
Sec. 336. Responsibilities for oversight of certain defense personal
property matters.
Sec. 337. Roles and responsibilities relating to sustainment and
readiness of certain naval surface vessels.
Sec. 338. Strategy to improve infrastructure of certain depots of
Department of Defense.
Sec. 339. Modification of report on improved oversight for
implementation of Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program
of the Navy.
Sec. 340. Extension and modification of semiannual briefings on
operational status of amphibious warship fleet.
Sec. 341. Maintenance inspection capabilities and requirements.
Sec. 342. Joint Strike Fighter sustainment.
Sec. 343. Depot-level maintenance coordination in multinational
exercises.
Sec. 344. Proposed actions with respect to causes and effects of
declining aircraft readiness rates.
Sec. 345. Technology enhancement for surface ship maintenance.
Sec. 346. Oversight requirements for contracts relating to relocation
logistics for household goods.
Sec. 347. Integration of commercially available artificial intelligence
capabilities into logistics operations.
Sec. 348. Pilot program on Army depot and arsenal workload sustainment.
Sec. 349. Limitation on use of funds to establish or expand Space Force
Special Operations Component Command.
Sec. 350. Pilot program for data-enabled ground vehicle maintenance.
Sec. 351. Modernization of the organic industrial base of the Army.
Subtitle D--Matters Relating to Munitions
Sec. 361. Reporting requirements for Out-Year Unconstrained Total
Munitions Requirements and Out-Year inventory numbers.
Sec. 362. Inclusion of air and missile defense in Out-Year Unconstrained
Total Munitions Requirement and Out-Year inventory numbers.
Sec. 363. Reports on munitions response projects at sites formerly used
by the Department of Defense.
Sec. 364. Report on critical munitions required for simultaneous
conflicts.
Subtitle E--Other Matters
Sec. 371. Adjustment and diversification assistance for State and local
governments affected by depot reductions.
Sec. 372. Authority to evacuate family pets and contract working dogs
during noncombatant evacuations of foreign countries.
Sec. 373. Manned rotary wing aircraft safety.
Sec. 374. Establishment of Army museum system.
Sec. 375. Establishment of United States Navy Museum System.
Sec. 376. Establishment of Air Force and Space Force Museum System.
Sec. 377. Transportation of certain domestic animals by foreign air
carriers.
Sec. 378. Minimum standards for military working dog kennels and
facilities.
Sec. 379. Restroom access at military installations for certain
transportation service providers.
Sec. 380. Use of expeditionary solid waste disposal systems by
Department of Defense.
Sec. 381. Pilot program for contracted amphibious air resources for the
area of responsibility of the United States Indo-Pacific
Command.
Sec. 382. Initiative to control spread of greater banded hornet in Guam.
Sec. 383. Reserve mobilization exercise to assess the capability of the
Armed Forces to respond to a high-intensity contingency in the
Indo-Pacific region.
Sec. 384. Limitation on transformation by the Army of primary helicopter
training program at Fort Rucker, Alabama.
TITLE IV--MILITARY PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATIONS
Subtitle A--Active Forces
Sec. 401. End strengths for active forces.
Subtitle B--Reserve Forces
Sec. 411. End strengths for Selected Reserve.
Sec. 412. End strengths for Reserves on active duty in support of the
Reserves.
Sec. 413. End strengths for military technicians (dual status).
Sec. 414. Maximum number of reserve personnel authorized to be on active
duty for operational support.
Subtitle C--Authorization of Appropriations; Reports
Sec. 421. Military personnel.
Sec. 422. Streamlining of total force reporting requirements.
TITLE V--MILITARY PERSONNEL POLICY
Subtitle A--Officer Policy
Sec. 501. Space Force general officer management.
Sec. 502. Redistribution of general officers on active duty from the Air
Force to the Space Force.
Sec. 503. Notification of removal of officers from selection board
reports and promotion lists.
Sec. 504. Chaplains: career flexibility; detail as students at schools
for education required for appointment.
Sec. 505. Temporary increase in fiscal year percentage limitation for
reduction or waiver of service-in-grade requirement for
general and flag officers to be retired in pay grades O-7 and
O-8.
Sec. 506. Notice of removal of Judge Advocates General.
Sec. 507. Authority to waive prohibition on officers serving on
successive selection boards for boards to consider officers
for promotion to major general or rear admiral.
Sec. 508. Establishment of blast safety officer positions.
Subtitle B--Reserve Component Management
Sec. 511. Active and inactive transfers of officers of the Army National
Guard and Air Force National Guard.
Sec. 512. National Guard: Active Guard and Reserve duty in response to a
State disaster.
Sec. 513. Report on effect of equipment shortfalls on ability of
National Guard to perform homeland defense activities.
Sec. 514. Report on National Guard sexual assault prevention and
response training.
Sec. 515. Study and report on members of the reserve components:
consideration of amount of time of service in activation;
authority to waive limitation on release from active duty.
Subtitle C--General Service Authorities and Military Records
Sec. 521. Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record: codification;
expansion.
Sec. 522. Women's initiative teams.
Sec. 523. Honorary promotions on the initiative of the Department of
Defense.
Sec. 524. Enhanced efficiency and service discretion for Disability
Evaluation System reviews.
Sec. 525. Requirement of equal opportunity, racial neutrality, and
exclusive use of merit in military personnel actions.
Sec. 526. Report on adequacy of reimbursement for costs of permanent
change of station.
Subtitle D--Recruitment and Accession
Sec. 531. Recruiter access to secondary schools.
Sec. 532. Alternative service in areas of national interest by
individuals denied enlistment.
Sec. 533. Medical accession standards for members of the Armed Forces.
Sec. 534. Clarifying the calculation of enlistments for persons whose
score on the Armed Forces Qualification Test is below a
prescribed level for the future servicemember preparatory
course.
Sec. 535. Selective Service System: automatic registration.
Subtitle E--Member Training
Sec. 541. Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps instructor
qualifications.
Sec. 542. Number of Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps units.
Sec. 543. Requirements with respect to motorcycle safety training.
Sec. 544. Repeal of annual certifications related to the Ready, Relevant
Learning initiative of the Navy.
Sec. 545. Mandatory training on government ethics and national security
law.
Sec. 546. Temporary authority to provide bonuses to Junior Reserve
Officers' Training Corps instructors.
Sec. 547. Pilot program for generative artificial intelligence and
spatial computing for performance training and proficiency
assessment.
Sec. 548. Limitation on authority to reorganize the Senior Reserve
Officers' Training Corps of the Army.
Sec. 549. Accreditation of National Guard Marksmanship Training Center.
Subtitle F--Member Education
Sec. 551. Modification to maximum years of service for eligibility
detail as a student at a law school.
Sec. 552. Inclusion of Space Force education programs in definitions
regarding professional military education.
Sec. 553. Asynchronous instruction in distance education option for
professional military education.
Sec. 554. Center for Strategic Deterrence and Weapons of Mass
Destruction Studies.
Sec. 555. Military service academy nominations.
Sec. 556. Modifications to alternative obligation for cadets and
midshipmen.
Sec. 557. Modification to the designation of Members of the House of
Representatives to the Boards of Visitors of Service
Academies.
Sec. 558. Director of Admissions of the United States Naval Academy.
Sec. 559. Detail of members of the Space Force as instructors at Air
Force Institute of Technology.
Sec. 559A. Prohibition on participation of males in athletic programs or
activities at the military service academies that are
designated for women or girls.
Sec. 559B. Organization of Army War College.
Subtitle G--Military Justice and Other Legal Matters
Sec. 561. Qualifications for judge advocates.
Sec. 562. Ensuring the availability of legal advice to commanders.
Sec. 563. Analysis of potential modifications to the offense of wrongful
broadcast or distribution of intimate visual images under the
Uniform Code of Military Justice.
Sec. 564. Revision to sexual assault prevention and response training
guidance.
Sec. 565. Notification of military sex offenders at military
installations.
Sec. 566. Analysis of the advisability of modifying the definition of
abusive sexual contact under the Uniform Code of Military
Justice.
Sec. 567. Analysis of the advisability of establishing a punitive
article for child pornography-related offenses under the
Uniform Code of Military Justice.
Subtitle H--Career Transition
Sec. 571. Transition Assistance Program: amendments; pilot program;
reports.
Sec. 572. Amendments to pathways for counseling in Transition Assistance
Program.
Sec. 573. Improvements to information-sharing to support individuals
retiring or separating from the Armed Forces.
Subtitle I--Family Programs, Child Care, and Dependent Education
Sec. 581. Notification of suspected child abuse that occurs at a
military child development center.
Sec. 582. Enrollment of children of certain American Red Cross employees
in schools operated by the Department of Defense Education
Activity.
Sec. 583. Ensuring access to DODEA schools for certain members of the
reserve components.
Sec. 584. Authorization of dual or concurrent enrollment programs for
students of Defense Dependent Schools.
Sec. 585. Restrictions on certain actions relating to DODEA schools and
military child development centers.
Sec. 586. Extension of pilot program to provide financial assistance to
members of the Armed Forces for in-home child care.
Sec. 587. Military OneSource: information regarding maternal health
care.
Sec. 588. Assistance for deployment-related support of members of the
Armed Forces undergoing deployment and their families beyond
the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program.
Sec. 589. Certain assistance to local educational agencies that benefit
dependents of military and civilian personnel.
Sec. 589A. Verification of reporting of eligible federally connected
children for purposes of Federal impact aid programs.
Sec. 589B. Regulations on the use of portable electronic mobile devices
in Department of Defense Education Activity schools.
Sec. 589V. Management of special education in schools operated by
Department of Defense Education Activity.
Sec. 589D. Pilot program to increase payments for child care services in
high-cost areas.
Subtitle J--Decorations and Awards, Reports, and Other Matters
Sec. 591. Authorization for award of Medal of Honor to E. Royce Williams
for acts of valor during the Korean War.
Sec. 592. Authorization for posthumous award of the distinguished-
service cross to Isaac ``Ike'' Camacho for acts of valor in
Vietnam.
Sec. 593. Compliance with travel charge card deactivation requirements.
TITLE VI--COMPENSATION AND OTHER PERSONNEL BENEFITS
Subtitle A--Basic Pay and Retired Pay
Sec. 601. Codification of applicability to Space Force of certain pay
and allowance authorities.
Sec. 602. Extension of enhanced authority for selective early retirement
and early discharges.
Sec. 603. Extension of temporary early retirement authority.
Subtitle B--Bonus, Incentive, and Separation Pays
Sec. 611. One-year extension of certain expiring bonus and special pay
authorities.
Sec. 612. Extension of authority to provide voluntary separation pay and
benefits.
Sec. 613. Implementation of aviation incentive pay for members of
reserve components.
Sec. 614. Reviews of designations of imminent danger pay areas.
Subtitle C--Allowances
Sec. 621. Modifications to calculation of basic allowance for
subsistence for enlisted members.
Sec. 622. Family separation allowance: increase.
Sec. 623. Extending certain travel allowance for members of the Armed
Forces assigned to Alaska.
Sec. 624. Improvements to basic allowance for housing.
Subtitle D--Leave
Sec. 631. Improved parental leave for members of the armed forces.
Sec. 632. Convalescent leave for cadets and midshipmen.
Subtitle E--Family and Survivor Benefits
Sec. 641. Annual review of financial assistance limits for child care
and youth program services providers.
Sec. 642. Waiver of requirements for air transportation of deceased
members of the Armed Forces when necessary to meet mission
requirements.
Subtitle F--Defense Resale Matters
Sec. 651. Use of commissary stores: civilian employees of Military
Sealift Command.
Sec. 652. Defense commissary system and exchange system: patronage;
privatization.
Subtitle G--Other Benefits, Administrative Matters, Reports, and
Briefings
Sec. 661. Inclusion of descriptions of types of pay on pay statements.
Sec. 662. Provision of information regarding relocation assistance
programs for members receiving orders for a change of
permanent station.
Sec. 663. Expansion of pilot program to increase access to food on
military installations.
Sec. 664. Military compensation educational campaign.
Sec. 665. Designation of United States Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll as
remote and isolated military installation.
TITLE VII--HEALTH CARE PROVISIONS
Subtitle A--TRICARE and Other Health Benefits
Sec. 701. Reimbursement for travel expenses relating to specialty care
for certain members of the Armed Forces and dependents.
Sec. 702. Authority to provide sexual assault medical forensic
examinations on a nonreimbursable basis to certain otherwise
ineligible individuals.
Subtitle B--Health Care Administration
Sec. 711. Codification of position of Director of the Defense Health
Agency.
Sec. 712. Military-civilian medical surge program.
Sec. 713. Modification of limitation on reduction of military medical
manning end strength.
Sec. 714. Inclusion of additional requirements in notifications to
modify scope of services provided at military medical
treatment facilities.
Sec. 715. Military medical cooperation arrangements among Five Eyes
countries.
Sec. 716. Licensure requirement for health-care professionals of partner
countries.
Sec. 717. Plan for priority assignment of medical personnel of
Department of Defense.
Sec. 718. Plan and report by Defense Health Agency relating to
chiropractic clinics at military installations.
Sec. 719. Strategic infectious disease medical research plan.
Sec. 720. Review of disclosure requirements under processes and forms
relating to health care provider credentialing and privileging
of Department of Defense.
Subtitle C--Studies, Reports, and Other Matters
Sec. 731. Improvement of availability of care for veterans from
facilities and providers of the Department of Defense.
Sec. 732. Prohibition on painful research on domestic cats and dogs.
Sec. 733. Pilot program on wastewater surveillance system of Department
of Defense.
Sec. 734. Pilot program to assist certain members of the Armed Forces
and dependents with additional supplemental coverage relating
to cancer.
Sec. 735. Study on accreditation of military dental treatment
facilities.
Sec. 736. Study on prevalence and mortality of cancer among military
rotary-wing pilots and aviation support personnel.
Sec. 737. Study on psychological effects of and mental health effects of
unmanned aircraft systems in combat operations.
TITLE VIII--ACQUISITION POLICY, ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT, AND RELATED
MATTERS
Subtitle A--Acquisition Policy and Management
Sec. 801. Assumption of uninsurable risk on certain contracts.
Sec. 802. Changes to certain documents.
Sec. 803. Pilot program for financing for covered activities.
Sec. 804. Multiyear procurement authority for covered systems and
certain munitions.
Sec. 805. Addressing insufficiencies in technical data.
Subtitle B--Amendments to General Contracting Authorities, Procedures,
and Limitations
Sec. 811. Repeals of existing law to streamline the defense acquisition
process.
Sec. 812. Modifications to current defense acquisition requirements.
Sec. 813. Modification to award amount for program to accelerate the
procurement and fielding of innovative technologies.
Sec. 814. Additional amendments related to undefinitized contractual
actions.
Sec. 815. Amendment to procurement of services data analysis and
requirements validation.
Sec. 816. Modification of program and processes relating to foreign
acquisition.
Sec. 817. Review of Department of Defense Instruction relating to
conventional ammunition management.
Subtitle C--Provisions Relating to Workforce Development
Sec. 821. Improvements to public-private talent exchange.
Sec. 822. Modifications to requirements for the President of the Defense
Acquisition University.
Sec. 823. Hiring authorities for Defense Civilian Training Corps.
Sec. 824. Increasing competition in defense contracting.
Sec. 825. Report on strengthening the Defense Acquisition University.
Sec. 826. Restructuring of performance evaluation metrics for the
acquisition workforce.
Subtitle D--Provisions Relating to Supply Chains and Domestic Sourcing
Sec. 831. Applicability of Berry Amendment to procurement of certain
seafood.
Sec. 832. Enhancement of defense supply chain resilience and secondary
source qualification.
Sec. 833. Interim national security waivers for supply chain
illumination efforts.
Sec. 834. Strategy to eliminate acquisition of optical glass from
certain nations.
Sec. 835. Strategy to eliminate sourcing of computer displays from
certain nations.
Sec. 836. Voluntary registration of compliance with covered sourcing
requirements for covered products.
Sec. 837. Acceleration of qualification of compliant sources.
Sec. 838. Assessment of critical infrastructure owned by the Department
of Defense dependent on foreign materials or components.
Subtitle E--Prohibitions and Limitations on Procurement
Sec. 841. Requirements relating to long-term concessions agreements with
certain retailers.
Sec. 842. Prohibition on acquisition of advanced batteries from certain
foreign sources.
Sec. 843. Application of national security waiver for strategic
materials sourcing requirement to sensitive materials.
Sec. 844. Prohibition of procurement of molybdenum, gallium, or
germanium from non-allied foreign nations and authorization
for production from recovered material.
Sec. 845. Modifications to certain procurements from certain Chinese
entities.
Sec. 846. Modifications to prohibition on contracting with persons that
have fossil fuel operations with the Government of the Russian
Federation or the Russian energy sector.
Sec. 847. Prohibiting the purchase of photovoltaic modules or inverters
from foreign entities of concern.
Sec. 848. Clarification of procurement prohibition related to
acquisition of materials mined, refined, and separated in
certain countries.
Sec. 849. Prohibition on procurement related to certain additive
manufacturing machines.
Sec. 850. Phase-out of computer and printer acquisitions involving
entities owned or controlled by China.
Sec. 851. Prohibition on contracting with certain biotechnology
providers.
Subtitle F--Industrial Base Matters
Sec. 861. Amendments to the procurement technical assistance program.
Sec. 862. Repeal of limitations on certain Department of Defense
Executive Agent authority.
Sec. 863. Special Operations Command Urgent Innovative Technologies and
Capabilities Initiative.
Sec. 864. United States-Israel Defense Industrial Base Working Group.
Sec. 865. Improving the domestic textile and industrial base.
Sec. 866. Cybersecurity regulatory harmonization.
Sec. 867. Modifications to defense industrial base fund.
Subtitle G--Other Matters
Sec. 871. Modification to demonstration and prototyping program to
advance international product support capabilities in a
contested logistics environment.
Sec. 872. Contested logistics exercise requirement.
Sec. 873. Combatant command experimentation authority.
Sec. 874. Annual report on contract cancellations and terminations.
Sec. 875. Ability to withhold contract payments during period of
pendancy of a bid protest.
Sec. 876. Indemnification of contractors against nuclear and unusually
hazardous risks.
Sec. 877. Enhanced security strategy for procurement of private fifth-
generation wireless technology.
TITLE IX--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT
Subtitle A--Office of the Secretary of Defense and Related Matters
Sec. 901. Prohibition of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs of
the Department of Defense.
Sec. 902. Directive authority for matters for which the Under Secretary
of Defense for Research and Engineering has responsibility.
Sec. 903. Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Armaments
Cooperation.
Sec. 904. Modification to authorities of the Director of Operational
Test and Evaluation.
Sec. 905. Modification of covered technology categories for Office of
Strategic Capital.
Sec. 906. Additional authorities for Office of Strategic Capital.
Sec. 907. Defense Science Board study on optimal organizational
structure for digital solution and software delivery.
Subtitle B--Other Department of Defense Organization and Management
Matters
Sec. 911. Removal of members of Joint Chiefs of Staff and combatant
commanders.
Sec. 912. Joint Interagency Task Force 401.
Sec. 913. Authority to establish regional outreach centers for the
Defense Innovation Unit.
Sec. 914. Small-UAS Industrial Base Working Group.
Sec. 915. Temporary prohibition on disestablishment of Navy
Expeditionary Combat Command Pacific.
Sec. 916. Limitation on availability of funds for modification or
consolidation of geographic combatant commands.
Sec. 917. Limitation on availability of funds for the Army pending
submittal of plan on the proposed integration of the Joint
Munitions Command and the Army Sustainment Command.
TITLE X--GENERAL PROVISIONS
Subtitle A--Financial Matters
Sec. 1001. General transfer authority.
Sec. 1002. Consolidation of reporting requirements relating to
Department of Defense financial improvement and audit
remediation plan.
Sec. 1003. Concurrent reporting date for annual update to Defense
Business Systems Audit Remediation Plan and Department of
Defense annual financial statements.
Sec. 1004. Amendments and repeals to budgetary display requirements.
Sec. 1005. Extension of audit requirement for Department of Defense
components.
Sec. 1006. Reporting requirements for amounts made available pursuant to
title II of Public Law 119-21.
Sec. 1007. Use of technology using artificial intelligence to facilitate
audit of the financial statements of the Department of Defense
for fiscal year 2026.
Subtitle B--Counterdrug Activities
Sec. 1010. Support for counterdrug activities and activities to counter
transnational organized crime.
Subtitle C--Naval Vessels and Shipyards
Sec. 1011. Requirements for amphibious warfare ship force structure.
Sec. 1012. Definition of short-term work for purposes of Navy
construction of combatant and escort vessels and assignment of
vessel projects.
Sec. 1013. Navy Senior Technical Authority.
Sec. 1014. Overhaul, repair, and maintenance of vessels in the
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Sec. 1015. Allocation of certain operation and maintenance funds for
Navy amphibious ship maintenance.
Sec. 1016. Metrics for basic and functional design for ship
construction.
Sec. 1017. Authority for single award indefinite delivery-indefinite
quantity contract for destroyer maintenance.
Sec. 1018. Limitation on availability of funds to retire or decommission
oceanographic research vessels of the Navy.
Sec. 1019. Strategy for Navy investment in and support for the maritime
industrial base.
Sec. 1020. Exemption of unmanned surface vessels and unmanned underwater
vehicles from certain technical authority requirements.
Sec. 1021. Pilot program on use of automated shipbuilding technologies
and capabilities.
Sec. 1022. Modification of authority to purchase used vessels under the
National Defense Sealift Fund.
Subtitle D--Counterterrorism
Sec. 1031. Extension of authority for joint task forces to support law
enforcement agencies conducting counter-terrorism activities.
Sec. 1032. Extension of prohibition on use of funds for transfer or
release of individuals detained at United States Naval
Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the United States.
Sec. 1033. Extension of prohibition on use of funds to construct or
modify facilities in the United States to house detainees
transferred from United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay,
Cuba.
Sec. 1034. Extension of prohibition on use of funds for transfer or
release of individuals detained at United States Naval
Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to certain countries.
Sec. 1035. Extension of prohibition on use of funds to close or
relinquish control of United States Naval Station, Guantanamo
Bay, Cuba.
Subtitle E--Miscellaneous Authorities and Limitations
Sec. 1041. Modification of authority to provide assistance in support of
Department of Defense accounting for missing United States
Government personnel.
Sec. 1042. Senior leaders of the Department of Defense and other
specified persons: authority to provide protection.
Sec. 1043. Modification of requirements relating to support of civil
authorities by Armed Forces.
Sec. 1044. Authority of Secretary of Defense to enter into contracts to
provide certain assistance to secure the southern land border
of the United States.
Sec. 1045. Limitation on use of funds to relocate or otherwise remove
the Maritime Industrial Base Program.
Sec. 1046. Limitation on retirement of Gray Eagle unmanned aircraft
systems.
Sec. 1047. Authority to transfer T-37 aircraft to Arizona Aviation
Historical Group.
Sec. 1048. Authorization of Eastern Regional Range Complex for multi-
domain operations and robotic autonomous systems training,
testing, and experimentation.
Sec. 1049. Limitation on use of funds for deactivation of Expeditionary
Combat Aviation Brigades.
Sec. 1050. Prohibition on use of live animals in Department of Defense
live fire trauma training.
Sec. 1051. Prohibition on destruction or scrapping of World War II-era
aircraft.
Sec. 1052. Limitation on availability of funds for travel expenses of
the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
Sec. 1053. Congressional notification of support for immigration
enforcement operations.
Subtitle F--Studies and Reports
Sec. 1061. Notification of waivers under Department of Defense Directive
3000.09.
Sec. 1062. Modifications to authority for transfer and sale of certain
surplus firearms, ammunition, and parts.
Sec. 1063. Extension of mobility capability requirements study.
Sec. 1064. Extension of briefing requirement regarding civil authorities
at the Southwest border.
Sec. 1065. Extension of biennial assessments of Air Force Test Center.
Sec. 1066. Reports on installation of certain collision avoidance
systems in military rotary-wing aircraft.
Sec. 1067. Cybersecurity and resilience annex in Strategic Rail Corridor
Network assessments.
Sec. 1068. GAO review and report on biological weapons experiments on
and in relation to ticks, tick-borne disease.
Sec. 1069. Briefings on expenditures or planned expenditures of funds
allocated for exploration and development of existing Arctic
infrastructure.
Sec. 1070. Semiannual report on Department of Defense operations at the
southern land border.
Sec. 1071. Assessment on potential establishment of incubator programs
for secure facilities and networks at universities.
Subtitle G--Other Matters
Sec. 1081. Extension of the National Commission on the Future of the
Navy.
Sec. 1082. Federal agency support for Afghanistan War Commission.
Sec. 1083. Provision of contract authority to Afghanistan War
Commission.
Sec. 1084. Reauthorization of Servicewomen's Commemorative Partnership.
Sec. 1085. AUKUS Improvement Act of 2025.
Sec. 1086. Framework for reforming technology transfer and foreign
disclosure policies.
Sec. 1087. Procurement and distribution of sports foods and dietary
supplements to members of the Armed Forces assigned to the
United States Special Operations Command.
Sec. 1088. Pilot program on enhanced use of advanced sensor networks to
improve Air Force counter-unmanned aircraft system
capabilities for base defense.
Sec. 1089. Pilot program and other requirements for accelerating
protection of certain facilities and assets from unmanned
aircraft.
Sec. 1090. Process for complaints and investigations of transportation
service providers and transportation officers.
Sec. 1091. Declassification of certain records relating to Tower 22
attack.
Sec. 1092. Updates and preservation of memorials to chaplains at
Arlington National Cemetery.
Sec. 1093. Critical infrastructure compatibility tabletop exercise.
Sec. 1094. Irregular Warfare Exercise Laboratory.
Sec. 1095. Commission on the National Defense Strategy.
TITLE XI--CIVILIAN PERSONNEL
Sec. 1101. Prohibition on the use of funds from carrying out a hiring
freeze, reduction in force, or hiring delay without cause at a
public shipyard.
Sec. 1102. Living quarter allowance for Department of Defense civilian
employees with permanent duty station in Guam.
Sec. 1103. Modification of temporary authority to appoint retired
members of the armed forces to positions in the Department of
Defense.
Sec. 1104. Revisions to limitations on pay for officers and crews of
maritime vessels operated by or for the United States.
Sec. 1105. One-year extension of authority to waive annual limitation on
premium pay and aggregate limitation on pay for Federal
civilian employees working overseas.
Sec. 1106. One-year extension of temporary authority to grant
allowances, benefits, and gratuities to civilian personnel on
official duty in a combat zone.
Sec. 1107. Modifications to total force management requirements.
Sec. 1108. Definition of defense industrial base facility for purposes
of direct hire authority.
Sec. 1109. Payment of retention bonuses to DOD civilian employees in
Guam.
Sec. 1110. Amendments to title 5, United States Code.
Sec. 1111. Educational travel authority for dependents of certain
employees.
Sec. 1112. Modification of direct hire authority for domestic defense
industrial base facilities.
Sec. 1113. Cyber workforce recruitment and retention.
Sec. 1114. Public shipyard apprentice program.
Sec. 1115. Personnel management.
TITLE XII--MATTERS RELATING TO FOREIGN NATIONS
Subtitle A--Assistance and Training
Sec. 1201. Modification of authorities.
Sec. 1202. Modification of authority to build capacity of foreign
security forces.
Sec. 1203. Modification of payment of costs for Regional Centers for
Security Studies.
Sec. 1204. Modification to Irregular Warfare Center and Regional Defense
Fellowship Program.
Sec. 1205. Modification of authority for Naval Small Craft Instruction
and Technical Training School.
Sec. 1206. State partnership program selection analysis.
Sec. 1207. Enhancement of international biodefense capacity.
Subtitle B--Foreign Military Sales and Related Processes
Sec. 1211. Improvements to security cooperation workforce and defense
acquisition workforce.
Sec. 1212. Modifications to foreign military sales processes.
Sec. 1213. Periodic review of FMS-only list.
Sec. 1214. Assessment and establishment of office to support the
acquisition of specified non-program of record systems by
foreign allies and partners.
Sec. 1215. Guidance for coordination of international arms transfers.
Subtitle C--Matters Relating to the Middle East
Sec. 1221. Extension of authority for reimbursement of certain coalition
nations for support provided to United States military
operations.
Sec. 1222. Extension and modification of annual report on military power
of Iran.
Sec. 1223. Extension and modification of authority to provide assistance
to vetted Syrian groups and individuals.
Sec. 1224. Extension and modification of authority to provide assistance
to counter the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.
Sec. 1225. Counter-terrorism support.
Sec. 1226. Enhancing security partnership with Jordan and Lebanon.
Sec. 1227. Prohibition on funding to the Badr Organization.
Sec. 1228. Limitation on availability of funds for the Iraqi security
forces.
Sec. 1229. Report on strategy for increasing membership in the
Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement.
Sec. 1229A. Report on ISIS detention facilities in Syria.
Sec. 1229B. Report on United States force posture and activities in
Syria.
Subtitle D--Matters Relating to Israel
Sec. 1231. Extension and modification of United States-Israel anti-
tunnel cooperation.
Sec. 1232. Extension and modification of United States-Israel
cooperation to counter unmanned systems in all warfighting
domains.
Sec. 1233. Modification of certain temporary authorizations related to
munitions replacement.
Sec. 1234. Research, development, test, and evaluation of emerging
technologies to further the warfighting capabilities of the
United States and certain partner countries.
Sec. 1235. Report on United States-Israel military exercises.
Subtitle E--Matters Relating to Europe, Ukraine, and the Russian
Federation
Sec. 1241. Modification and extension of annual report on military and
security developments involving the Russian Federation.
Sec. 1242. Extension of prohibition on availability of funds relating to
sovereignty of the Russian Federation over internationally
recognized territory of Ukraine.
Sec. 1243. Extension and modification of Ukraine Security Assistance
Initiative.
Sec. 1244. Military intelligence support for Ukraine.
Sec. 1245. Report relating to allied and partner support to Ukraine.
Sec. 1246. Allied contributions to United States force posture on NATO's
eastern flank.
Sec. 1247. Baltic Security Initiative.
Sec. 1248. Modification of United States basing and training, and
exercises in North Atlantic Treaty Organization member
countries.
Sec. 1249. Oversight of United States military posture in Europe.
Sec. 1250. Report on United States deterrence and defense posture in the
European region.
Subtitle F--Matters Relating to the Indo-Pacific Region
Sec. 1251. Extension of Pacific Deterrence Initiative.
Sec. 1252. Extension of Indo-Pacific extended deterrence education pilot
program.
Sec. 1253. Partnership for Indo-Pacific Industrial Resilience.
Sec. 1254. Strategy to strengthen multilateral defense in the Indo-
Pacific.
Sec. 1255. Sense of Congress on defense alliances and partnerships in
the Indo-Pacific region.
Subtitle G--Matters Relating to Asia
Sec. 1261. Extension of pilot program to improve cyber cooperation with
foreign military partners in Southeast Asia.
Sec. 1262. Preventing circumvention by Chinese military companies in
third-party countries.
Sec. 1263. Inclusion on list of Chinese military companies of entities
added to certain other lists.
Sec. 1264. Prohibition on use of funds to support entertainment projects
with ties to the Government of the People's Republic of China.
Sec. 1265. Modification of Taiwan security cooperation initiative.
Sec. 1266. Joint program with Taiwan to enable fielding of uncrewed
systems and counter-uncrewed systems capabilities.
Sec. 1267. Extension of authority to transfer funds for Bien Hoa dioxin
cleanup.
Sec. 1268. Oversight of United States military posture on the Korean
Peninsula.
Sec. 1269. Report on enhanced defense relations with the Philippines.
Sec. 1270. Modernizing the defense capabilities of the Philippines.
Subtitle H--Other Matters
Sec. 1271. Limitation on availability of funds for travel expenses of
the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
Sec. 1272. Repeal of war-related reporting requirements for concluded
operations.
Sec. 1273. Defending international security by restricting unacceptable
partnerships and tactics.
Sec. 1274. Report regarding joint training with Mexico to counter
transnational criminal organizations.
TITLE XIV--OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS
Subtitle A--Military Programs
Sec. 1401. Working capital funds.
Sec. 1402. Chemical agents and munitions destruction, defense.
Sec. 1403. Drug interdiction and counter-drug activities, defense-wide.
Sec. 1404. Defense Inspector General.
Sec. 1405. Defense Health Program.
Subtitle B--National Defense Stockpile
Sec. 1411. Modifications to Strategic and Critical Materials Stock
Piling Act.
Sec. 1412. Recycling for critical minerals.
Subtitle C--Other Matters
Sec. 1421. Extension of authorities for funding and management of joint
Department of Defense-Department of Veterans Affairs Medical
Facility Demonstration Fund for Captain James A. Lovell Health
Care Center, Illinois.
Sec. 1422. Beginning balances of the Defense Logistics Agency Working
Capital Fund for audit purposes.
Sec. 1423. Authorization of appropriations for Armed Forces Retirement
Home.
TITLE XV--CYBERSPACE-RELATED MATTERS
Subtitle A--Cyber Operations
Sec. 1501. Planning, programming, and budget coordination for operations
of cyber mission force.
Sec. 1502. Modification to reporting requirements for Senior Military
Advisor for Cyber Policy.
Sec. 1503. Framework for integration of information technology technical
debt assessment into annual budget process.
Sec. 1504. Department of Defense Data Ontology Governance Working Group.
Sec. 1505. Future force employment concepts development tabletop
exercises.
Sec. 1506. Occupational resiliency of the Cyber Mission Force.
Sec. 1507. Prohibition on the elimination of certain cyber assessment
capabilities for test and evaluation.
Sec. 1508. Prohibition on availability of funds to modify authorities of
the Commander of United States Cyber Command.
Sec. 1509. Limitation on availability of funds for the Combined Joint
All-Domain Command and Control initiative.
Subtitle B--Cybersecurity
Sec. 1511. Secure mobile phones for senior officials and personnel
performing sensitive functions.
Sec. 1512. Artificial intelligence and machine learning security in the
Department of Defense.
Sec. 1513. Physical and cybersecurity procurement requirements for
artificial intelligence systems.
Sec. 1514. Collaborative cybersecurity educational program.
Sec. 1515. Incorporation of artificial intelligence considerations into
cybersecurity training.
Subtitle C--Information Technology and Data Management
Sec. 1521. Accountability of the Authorization to Operate processes.
Sec. 1522. Annual report on Department of Defense unified datalink
strategy.
Subtitle D--Artificial Intelligence
Sec. 1531. Modification of high-performance computing roadmap.
Sec. 1532. Guidance and prohibition on use of certain artificial
intelligence.
Sec. 1533. Artificial intelligence model assessment and oversight.
Sec. 1534. Digital sandbox environments for artificial intelligence.
Sec. 1535. Artificial Intelligence Futures Steering Committee.
Subtitle E--Reports and Other Matters
Sec. 1541. Modification to certification requirement regarding
contracting for military recruiting.
Sec. 1542. Amendment to annual assessments and reports on assignment of
certain budget control responsibility to Commander of the
United States Cyber Command.
Sec. 1543. Study on reducing incentives for cyber attacks on defense
critical infrastructure of the United States.
Sec. 1544. Integration of reserve component into cyber mission force.
Sec. 1545. Annual report on Mission Assurance Coordination Board
activities.
Sec. 1546. Limitation on the divestment, consolidation, and curtailment
of certain electronic warfare test and evaluation activities.
TITLE XVI--SPACE ACTIVITIES, STRATEGIC PROGRAMS, AND INTELLIGENCE
MATTERS
Subtitle A--Space Activities
Sec. 1601. Acquisition career path in the Space Force.
Sec. 1602. Noise mitigation regarding space launches.
Sec. 1603. Acquisition and operation of space systems for space
warfighting and control.
Sec. 1604. Use of middle tier acquisition program for proliferated
warfighter space architecture of Space Development Agency.
Sec. 1605. Rocket cargo test and demonstration.
Sec. 1606. Continuation of operation of Defense Meteorological Satellite
Program.
Sec. 1607. Study on establishing a tactical surveillance,
reconnaissance, and tracking program of record.
Sec. 1608. Spaceport of the Future initiative and study on future space
launch capacity.
Sec. 1609. Auxiliary payload for Next Generation Polar Overhead
Persistent Infrared satellites.
Sec. 1610. Blast damage assessment guide for space vehicles at Air Force
launch complexes.
Subtitle B--Defense Intelligence and Intelligence-Related Activities
Sec. 1621. Vendor support to clandestine activities.
Sec. 1622. Sensitive activities of the Department of Defense.
Sec. 1623. Codification of Department of Defense insider threat program.
Sec. 1624. Provision by Air Force of meteorological services for
intelligence community.
Sec. 1625. Annual report on requests of combatant commands for remote
sensing data.
Sec. 1626. Review and evaluation of extension of inactive security
clearances.
Subtitle C--Nuclear Forces
Sec. 1631. Adjustment to responsibilities of Nuclear Weapons Council.
Sec. 1632. Prohibition on reduction of intercontinental ballistic
missiles of the United States.
Sec. 1633. Matters relating to the nuclear-armed, sea-launched cruise
missile.
Sec. 1634. Adjustment to bomber aircraft nuclear certification
requirement.
Sec. 1635. Organizational realignment with respect to Office of the
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear Deterrence,
Chemical and Biological Defense Policy and Programs;
limitation on availability of certain funds.
Sec. 1636. Matters relating to intercontinental ballistic missiles of
the United States.
Sec. 1637. Deep cleaning of launch control centers of the Air Force
Global Strike Command.
Sec. 1638. Limitation on availability of funds pending notification of
tasking authority delegation.
Sec. 1639. Limitation on availability of funds pending commencement of
annual briefings on implementation of recommendations by the
Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the
United States.
Sec. 1640. Limitation on availability of funds for compensation caps.
Sec. 1641. Strategy to sustain Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic
missile and maximize end-of-life margin.
Sec. 1642. Matters relating to Air Force Global Strike Command.
Subtitle D--Missile Defense Programs
Sec. 1651. Modification to national missile defense policy to reflect
Golden Dome for America policy.
Sec. 1652. Golden Dome missile defense system.
Sec. 1653. Amendments to technical authority of Director of Missile
Defense Agency regarding integrated air and missile defense
activities and programs.
Sec. 1654. Prohibition on privatized or subscription-based missile
defense intercept capabilities.
Sec. 1655. Matters related to integrated air and missile defense
capabilities to defend Guam.
Sec. 1656. Design and construction of missile instrumentation range
safety vessels.
Sec. 1657. Iron Dome short-range rocket defense system and Israeli
cooperative missile defense program co-development and co-
production.
Sec. 1658. Limitation on authority to reduce sustainment for or halt
operation of the AN/FPS-108 COBRA DANE radar.
Sec. 1659. Limitation on availability of funds pending independent
analysis of space-based missile defense capability.
Sec. 1660. Assessment of the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense
Test Site.
Sec. 1661. Biennial assessments of the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile
Defense Test Site.
Subtitle E--Matters Relating to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena
Sec. 1671. Briefings on intercepts of unidentified anomalous phenomena
by North American Aerospace Defense Command and United States
Northern Command.
Sec. 1672. Elimination of duplicative reporting requirements relating to
unidentified anomalous phenomena.
Sec. 1673. Accounting of security classification guides relating to
unidentified anomalous phenomena.
Subtitle F--Matters Relating to Electromagnetic Warfare
Sec. 1681. Modification of functions of Electromagnetic Spectrum
Enterprise Operational Lead for Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum
Operations to include dynamic spectrum sharing technologies.
Sec. 1682. Integration of electronic warfare into Tier 1 and Tier 2
joint training exercises.
Sec. 1683. Annual review of the Joint Electromagnetic Battle Management
Software Program.
Sec. 1684. Support by the 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing to EA-37B Compass
Call aircraft.
Subtitle G--Other Matters
Sec. 1691. Cooperative threat reduction funds.
Sec. 1692. Prohibition on access to Department of Defense cloud-based
resources by certain individuals.
TITLE XVII--OTHER DEFENSE MATTERS
Sec. 1701. Technical and conforming amendments.
Sec. 1702. Copyright to a literary work produced by a civilian faculty
member of the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences
in the course of such employment: free use by the Federal
Government.
Sec. 1703. Temporary authority for nonimmigrant construction workers on
Wake Island.
Sec. 1704. Mapping and report on strategic ports.
Sec. 1705. Authorization of United States Coast Guard rotary aircraft
work at Department of Defense depots.
Sec. 1706. Continual assessment of impact of international state arms
embargoes on Israel and actions to address defense capability
gaps.
Sec. 1707. Protection of certain facilities and assets from unmanned
aircraft.
TITLE XVIII--ACQUISITION REFORM
Subtitle A--Alignment of the Defense Acquisition System
Sec. 1801. Alignment of the defense acquisition system with the needs of
members of the Armed Forces.
Sec. 1802. Establishment of the role of portfolio acquisition executive.
Sec. 1803. Amendments to life-cycle management and product support.
Sec. 1804. Adjustments to certain acquisition thresholds.
Sec. 1805. Modification to acquisition strategy.
Sec. 1806. Matters related to cost accounting standards.
Sec. 1807. Establishment of Project Spectrum.
Subtitle B--Requirements Process Reform
Sec. 1811. Modifications to Joint Requirements Oversight Council.
Sec. 1812. Ensuring successful implementation of requirements reform.
Subtitle C--Matters Relating to Commercial Products and Commercial
Services
Sec. 1821. Modifications to relationship of other provisions of law to
procurement of commercial products and commercial services.
Sec. 1822. Modifications to commercial products and commercial services.
Sec. 1823. Modifications to commercial solutions openings.
Sec. 1824. Limitation on required flowdown of contract clauses to
subcontractors providing commercial products or commercial
services.
Sec. 1825. Consumption-based solutions.
Sec. 1826. Exemptions for nontraditional defense contractors.
Sec. 1827. Clarification of conditions for payments for commercial
products and commercial services.
Sec. 1828. Review of commercial products and commercial services
acquisition approach.
Subtitle D--Improvements to Acquisition Programs
Sec. 1831. Modifications to procurement for experimental purposes.
Sec. 1832. Modifications to requirements for modular open system
approach.
Sec. 1833. Bridging Operational Objectives and Support for Transition
program.
Subtitle E--Modifications to Strengthen the Industrial Base
Sec. 1841. Civil Reserve Manufacturing Network.
Sec. 1842. Transition to advanced manufacturing for certain critical
readiness items of supply.
Sec. 1843. Working group on the advanced manufacturing workforce.
Sec. 1844. Collaborative forum to address challenges to and limitations
of the defense industrial base.
Sec. 1845. Facility clearance acceleration for members of defense
industrial consortiums.
Sec. 1846. Improvements relating to advanced manufacturing.
Sec. 1847. Report on surge capacity in the defense industrial base.
DIVISION B--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATIONS
Sec. 2001. Short title.
Sec. 2002. Expiration of authorizations and amounts required to be
specified by law.
Sec. 2003. Effective date.
TITLE XXI--ARMY MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 2101. Authorized Army construction and land acquisition projects.
Sec. 2102. Family Housing.
Sec. 2103. Authorization of appropriations, Army.
Sec. 2104. Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2021 project
at Fort Gillem, Georgia.
Sec. 2105. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022
projects.
Sec. 2106. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2023
projects.
Sec. 2107. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2025
project at Smith Barracks, Germany.
TITLE XXII--NAVY MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 2201. Authorized Navy construction and land acquisition projects.
Sec. 2202. Family Housing.
Sec. 2203. Authorization of appropriations, Navy.
Sec. 2204. Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2022 project
at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina.
Sec. 2205. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022
projects.
Sec. 2206. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2023
projects.
TITLE XXIII--AIR FORCE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 2301. Authorized Air Force construction and land acquisition
projects.
Sec. 2302. Family Housing.
Sec. 2303. Authorization of appropriations, Air Force.
Sec. 2304. Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2017 project
at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany.
Sec. 2305. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2019
projects.
Sec. 2306. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2020
projects.
Sec. 2307. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022
projects.
Sec. 2308. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2023
projects.
Sec. 2309. Modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year
2025 projects.
TITLE XXIV--DEFENSE AGENCIES MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 2401. Authorized defense agencies construction and land acquisition
projects.
Sec. 2402. Authorized energy resilience and conservation investment
program projects.
Sec. 2403. Authorization of appropriations, Defense Agencies.
Sec. 2404. Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2019 project
at Iwakuni, Japan.
Sec. 2405. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022
projects.
Sec. 2406. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2023
projects.
Sec. 2407. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2024
project at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.
Sec. 2408. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2024
project at Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, Missouri.
Sec. 2409. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2025
project at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.
Sec. 2410. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2025
project at Joint Base Mcguire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey.
TITLE XXV--INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
Subtitle A--North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment
Program
Sec. 2501. Authorized NATO construction and land acquisition projects.
Sec. 2502. Authorization of appropriations, NATO.
Subtitle B--Host Country In-Kind Contributions
Sec. 2511. Republic of Korea funded construction projects.
Sec. 2512. Republic of Poland funded construction projects.
TITLE XXVI--GUARD AND RESERVE FORCES FACILITIES
Sec. 2601. Authorized Army National Guard construction and land
acquisition projects.
Sec. 2602. Authorized Army Reserve construction and land acquisition
projects.
Sec. 2603. Authorized Navy Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve construction
and land acquisition projects.
Sec. 2604. Authorized Air National Guard construction and land
acquisition projects.
Sec. 2605. Authorized Air Force Reserve construction and land
acquisition projects.
Sec. 2606. Authorization of appropriations, National Guard and Reserve.
Sec. 2607. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2023
projects.
Sec. 2608. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2023
project at Tucson International Airport, Arizona.
TITLE XXVII--BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE ACTIVITIES
Sec. 2701. Authorization of appropriations for base realignment and
closure activities funded through Department of Defense base
closure account.
TITLE XXVIII--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION GENERAL PROVISIONS
Subtitle A--Military Construction Programs
Sec. 2801. Modification to definition of military installation
resilience.
Sec. 2802. Facility construction or repair: transactions other than
contracts and grants.
Sec. 2803. Requirement for the military departments to develop and
update a 20-year infrastructure improvement plan.
Sec. 2804. Improvements to water management and security on military
installations.
Sec. 2805. Modification to assistance for public infrastructure projects
and services.
Sec. 2806. Modifications to Defense Community Infrastructure Program.
Sec. 2807. Inclusion of demolition projects in Defense Community
Infrastructure Program.
Sec. 2808. Supervision of military construction projects.
Sec. 2809. Authority to use accelerated design-build and progressive
design-build procedures for military construction projects.
Sec. 2810. Extension of authority for temporary expanded land
acquisition for equine welfare.
Sec. 2811. Extension of requirement for contract for obligation and
execution of design funds for military construction projects.
Sec. 2812. Modification of pilot program on increased use of sustainable
building materials in military construction to include
sustainable building technologies identified by the
Comptroller General of the United States.
Sec. 2813. Increase of maximum amount for certain replacement projects
for damaged or destroyed facilities.
Sec. 2814. Multiyear contracting authority for certain military
construction projects.
Sec. 2815. Guidance for military construction projects for innovation,
research, development, test, and evaluation.
Sec. 2816. Authorization for cost-plus-incentive-fee contracts for
certain Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program military
construction projects.
Sec. 2817. Implementation of Comptroller General recommendations
relating to information sharing to improve oversight of
military construction.
Subtitle B--Military Housing Reforms
Sec. 2821. Improvements to Department of Defense Housing Requirements
and Market Analysis.
Sec. 2822. Improvements to annual reports on certain waivers for covered
military unaccompanied housing.
Sec. 2823. Continuation and modification of certain reporting
requirements with respect to privatized military housing.
Sec. 2824. Modification of certain requirements with respect to closure
of maintenance work orders for privatized military housing.
Sec. 2825. Inclusion of additional landlord financial information in
certain annual report on privatized military housing.
Sec. 2826. Application of certain authorities and standards to historic
military housing and associated historic properties of the
Department of Defense.
Sec. 2827. Improvement of administration of military unaccompanied
housing.
Sec. 2828. Authority for unaccompanied housing project under pilot
authority for use of other transactions for installation or
facility prototyping.
Sec. 2829. Pilot program for emerging technologies for moisture control
and mitigation.
Sec. 2830. Standardization of mold remediation guidelines across
military departments.
Sec. 2831. Inspections by qualified home inspector of privatized and
Government-owned military housing.
Sec. 2832. Plan to improve accuracy, integration, and interoperability
of Department of Defense data with respect to real property,
infrastructure, and military unaccompanied housing.
Subtitle C--Real Property and Facilities Administration
Sec. 2841. Modification of requirement with respect to minimum capital
investment for facilities sustainment, restoration, and
modernization for military departments.
Sec. 2842. Authorization for monetary contributions to the conveyees of
utility systems for infrastructure improvements.
Sec. 2843. Extension of authority to carry out Department of Defense
pilot program for use of cost savings realized.
Sec. 2844. Department of Defense intergovernmental support agreements
for ordnance disposal.
Sec. 2845. Inclusion of territories in certain intergovernmental support
agreements for installation-support services.
Sec. 2846. Requirements relating to military installation closures and
report on Army organic industrial base sites.
Sec. 2847. Department of Defense procedures with respect to planning
coordination for grid resiliency on military installations.
Sec. 2848. Repeal of construction requirements related to antiterrorism
and force protection or urban-training operations.
Sec. 2849. Repeal of pilot program authorizing overhead cost
reimbursements from major range and test facility base users
at certain Department of the Air Force installations.
Sec. 2850. Master plans for Service Academies.
Sec. 2851. Annual report on cost premium for construction of certain
facilities.
Sec. 2852. Implementation of Comptroller General recommendations
relating to critical military housing supply and
affordability.
Sec. 2853. Plan for deploying private fifth generation and future
generation Open Radio Access Network architecture on
Department of Defense military installations.
Subtitle D--Land Conveyances
Sec. 2861. Historical marker commemorating effects of radiation exposure
at Holloman Air Force Base and White Sands Missile Range.
Sec. 2862. Prohibition on development of a golf course at Greenbury
Point Conservation Area At Naval Support Activity Annapolis,
Maryland.
Sec. 2863. Extension of prohibition on joint use of Homestead Air
Reserve Base with civil aviation.
Sec. 2864. Extension of sunset for land conveyance, Sharpe Army Depot,
Lathrop, California.
Sec. 2865. Clarification of land conveyance, Fort Hood, Texas.
Sec. 2866. Extension of certain military land withdrawals and correction
of certain land descriptions.
Sec. 2867. Land conveyance, former Curtis Bay Depot, Maryland.
Sec. 2868. Land conveyance, Sigsbee Park Annex, Naval Air Station, Key
West, Florida.
Subtitle E--Modifications to Unspecified Minor Military Construction
Sec. 2871. Modifications to certain congressional notifications for
certain military construction projects.
Sec. 2872. Modification to dollar threshold for notifications for
certain military construction projects.
Sec. 2873. Transfer of defense laboratory modernization program
authority to provision of law with respect to military
construction projects for research, test, development, and
evaluation.
Sec. 2874. Authority of a Secretary concerned to carry out certain
unspecified minor military construction projects.
Subtitle F--Other Matters
Sec. 2881. Extension of Department of the Army Pilot Program for
Development and Use of Online Real Estate Inventory Tool.
Sec. 2882. Expansion of exceptions to restriction on development of
public infrastructure in connection with realignment of marine
corps forces in Asia Pacific region.
Sec. 2883. Joint base facility management of Department of Defense.
Sec. 2884. Designation of official responsible for coordination of
defense sites within area of responsibility of Joint Region
Marianas.
Sec. 2885. Designation of Ronald Reagan Space and Missile Test Range at
Kwajalein Atoll.
Sec. 2886. Designation of Creech Air Force Base as a remote or isolated
installation.
Sec. 2887. Pilot program on use of advanced manufacturing construction
technologies at military installations.
Sec. 2888. Pilot program on procurement of utility services for
installations of the Department of Defense through areawide
contracts.
Sec. 2889. Consideration of modular construction methods for military
construction projects with protective design elements.
Sec. 2890. Notice relating to contracts or other agreements to establish
an enduring location in a foreign country.
DIVISION C--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY AUTHORIZATIONS AND
OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS
TITLE XXXI--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS
Subtitle A--National Security Programs and Authorizations
Sec. 3101. National Nuclear Security Administration.
Sec. 3102. Defense environmental cleanup.
Sec. 3103. Other defense activities.
Sec. 3104. Nuclear energy.
Subtitle B--Program Authorizations, Restrictions, and Limitations
Sec. 3111. Organization and codification of provisions of law relating
to atomic energy defense activities.
Sec. 3112. Plutonium pit production capacity.
Sec. 3113. Stockpile responsiveness and rapid capabilities programs of
the National Nuclear Security Administration.
Sec. 3114. Protection of certain nuclear facilities and assets from
unmanned aircraft.
Sec. 3115. Extension of authority for appointment of certain scientific,
engineering, and technical personnel.
Sec. 3116. Notification of cost overruns for certain Department of
Energy projects.
Sec. 3117. Appropriate scoping of artificial intelligence research
within the National Nuclear Security Administration.
Subtitle C--Reports and Other Matters
Sec. 3121. Modification to reporting requirements with respect to
nuclear weapons stockpile stewardship, management, and
responsiveness plan.
Sec. 3122. Assessment of the National Nuclear Security Administration
Spent Fuel Handling Recapitalization Project.
Sec. 3123. Department of Energy report on expansion of other transaction
authorities for National Nuclear Security Administration.
Sec. 3124. Office of Environmental Management program-wide performance
metrics for reducing risk.
Sec. 3125. Office of Environmental Management integrated radioactive
waste disposal planning and optimization.
Sec. 3126. Prohibition relating to reclassification of high-level waste.
Sec. 3127. National security positions within the Department of Energy.
Sec. 3128. Consultation requirement with respect to transfer to private
entities of plutonium or plutonium materials; report.
TITLE XXXII--DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD
Sec. 3201. Authorization.
TITLE XXXIV--NAVAL PETROLEUM RESERVES
Sec. 3401. Authorization of appropriations.
TITLE XXXV--MARITIME ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 3501. Authorization of appropriations for Maritime Administration.
DIVISION D--FUNDING TABLES
Sec. 4001. Authorization of amounts in funding tables.
TITLE XLI--PROCUREMENT
Sec. 4101. Procurement.
TITLE XLII--RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION
Sec. 4201. Research, development, test, and evaluation.
TITLE XLIII--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
Sec. 4301. Operation and maintenance.
TITLE XLIV--MILITARY PERSONNEL
Sec. 4401. Military personnel.
TITLE XLV--OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS
Sec. 4501. Other authorizations.
TITLE XLVI--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 4601. Military construction.
TITLE XLVII--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS
Sec. 4701. Department of Energy National Security programs.
DIVISION E--DEPARTMENT OF STATE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026
Sec. 5001. Short title; table of contents.
Sec. 5002. Definitions.
TITLE I--ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS
Subtitle A--Management and Consular Affairs
Sec. 5111. Under Secretary for Management.
Sec. 5112. Office of Medical Services.
Sec. 5113. Assistant Secretary for Administration.
Sec. 5114. Bureau of Administration.
Sec. 5115. Office of the Historian.
Sec. 5116. Chief information officer for diplomatic technology.
Sec. 5117. Bureau of Diplomatic Technology.
Sec. 5118. Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs.
Sec. 5119. Bureau of Consular Affairs.
Sec. 5120. Sense of Congress regarding modernization and realignment of
consular systems.
Sec. 5121. Fee for use of diplomatic reception rooms.
Subtitle B--Human Resources
Sec. 5131. Assistant Secretary for Human Resources.
Sec. 5132. Bureau of Human Resources.
Sec. 5133. Veterans Innovation Partnership Fellowship Program.
Sec. 5134. Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program.
Sec. 5135. Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship Program.
Sec. 5136. Donald M. Payne International Development Fellowship Program.
Sec. 5137. Matters relating to the Foreign Service Institute.
Sec. 5138. Fees for use of the George P. Schultz National Foreign
Affairs Training Center.
Subtitle C--Political Affairs
Sec. 5141. Under Secretary for Political Affairs.
Sec. 5142. Congressional notification regarding changes to bureau
jurisdiction.
Sec. 5143. Ambassador-at-Large for the Arctic.
Sec. 5144. Ambassador-at-Large for the Indian Ocean region.
Sec. 5145. Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs.
Sec. 5146. Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs.
Sec. 5147. Director of the Office of Multilateral Affairs in Bureau of
East Asian and Pacific Affairs.
Sec. 5148. Countering PRC Influence Fund Unit.
Sec. 5149. Assistant Secretary for African Affairs.
Sec. 5150. Bureau of African Affairs.
Sec. 5151. Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs.
Sec. 5152. Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs.
Sec. 5153. Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs.
Sec. 5154. Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs.
Sec. 5155. Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs.
Sec. 5156. Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs.
Sec. 5157. Office of Haitian Affairs.
Sec. 5158. Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs.
Sec. 5159. Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs.
Sec. 5160. Countering Russian Influence Fund Unit.
Sec. 5161. Assistant Secretary for International Organization Affairs.
Sec. 5162. Bureau of International Organization Affairs.
Subtitle D--Other Matters
Sec. 5171. Periodic briefings from Bureau of Intelligence and Research.
Sec. 5172. Support for congressional delegations.
Sec. 5173. Notification requirements for authorized and ordered
departures.
Sec. 5174. Strengthening enterprise governance.
Sec. 5175. Establishing and expanding the Regional China Officer
program.
Sec. 5176. Report on China's diplomatic posts.
Sec. 5177. Notification of intent to reduce personnel at covered
diplomatic posts.
Sec. 5178. Foreign affairs manual changes.
TITLE II--WORKFORCE MATTERS
Sec. 5201. Report on vetting of Foreign Service Institute language
instructors.
Sec. 5202. Training limitations.
Sec. 5203. Language incentive pay for civil service employees.
Sec. 5204. Options for comprehensive evaluations.
Sec. 5205. Job share and part-time employment opportunities.
Sec. 5206. Promoting reutilization of language skills in the Foreign
Service.
TITLE III--INFORMATION SECURITY AND CYBER DIPLOMACY
Sec. 5301. Post Data Pilot Program.
Sec. 5302. Authorization to use commercial cloud enclaves overseas.
Sec. 5303. Reports on technology transformation projects at the
Department.
Sec. 5304. Commercial spyware.
TITLE IV--PUBLIC DIPLOMACY
Sec. 5401. Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy.
Sec. 5402. Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Sec. 5403. Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Sec. 5404. Foreign information manipulation and interference strategy.
Sec. 5405. Repeal of limitation on use of funds for international
expositions.
TITLE V--DIPLOMATIC SECURITY
Sec. 5501. Assistant Secretary for Diplomatic Security.
Sec. 5502. Special agents.
Sec. 5503. Modification of congressional notification requirement
relating to embassy reopening.
Sec. 5504. Counter-intelligence training for certain diplomatic security
agents.
Sec. 5505. Expansion of counter-intelligence personnel security program
to include nonsecurity staff.
Sec. 5506. Report on security conditions in Damascus, Syria, required
for the reopening of the United States diplomatic mission.
Sec. 5507. Embassies, consulates, and other diplomatic installations
return to standards report.
Sec. 5508. Reauthorization of overtime pay for protective services.
TITLE VI--MISCELLANEOUS
Sec. 5601. Submission of federally funded research and development
center reports to Congress.
Sec. 5602. Quarterly report on diplomatic pouch access.
Sec. 5603. Report on utility of instituting a processing fee for ITAR
license applications.
Sec. 5604. HAVANA Act payment fix.
Sec. 5605. Establishing an inner Mongolia section within the United
States Mission in China.
Sec. 5606. Report on United States Mission Australia staffing.
Sec. 5607. Extensions.
Sec. 5608. Updating counterterrorism reports.
DIVISION F--INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026
Sec. 6001. Short title; table of contents.
Sec. 6002. Definitions.
Sec. 6003. Explanatory statement.
TITLE LXI--INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES
Sec. 6101. Authorization of appropriations.
Sec. 6102. Classified schedule of authorizations.
Sec. 6103. Intelligence Community Management Account.
TITLE LXII--CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY SYSTEM
Sec. 6201. Authorization of appropriations.
TITLE LXIII--INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY MATTERS
Sec. 6301. Restriction on conduct of intelligence activities.
Sec. 6302. Increase in employee compensation and benefits authorized by
law.
Sec. 6303. Notice of impact of diplomatic and consular post closings on
intelligence community.
Sec. 6304. Unauthorized access to intelligence community property.
Sec. 6305. Annual survey of analytic objectivity among officers and
employees of elements of the intelligence community.
Sec. 6306. Annual training requirement and report regarding analytic
standards.
Sec. 6307. Prohibiting discrimination in the intelligence community.
Sec. 6308. Estimate of cost to ensure compliance with Intelligence
Community Directive 705.
Sec. 6309. Plan for implementing an integrated system spanning the
intelligence community for accreditation of sensitive
compartmented information facilities.
Sec. 6310. Reforms relating to inactive security clearances.
TITLE LXIV--INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS
Sec. 6401. Short title.
Sec. 6402. Modification of responsibilities and authorities of the
Director of National Intelligence.
Sec. 6403. Plan for optimized staffing of the Office of the Director of
National Intelligence.
Sec. 6404. National Counterproliferation and Biosecurity Center.
Sec. 6405. Termination of Office of Engagement.
TITLE LXV--MATTERS RELATING TO ELEMENTS OF THE INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY
Subtitle A--Central Intelligence Agency
Sec. 6501. Guidance on novel and significant expenditures for purposes
of notification under the Central Intelligence Agency Act of
1949.
Sec. 6502. Improvements to security of Central Intelligence Agency
installations.
Sec. 6503. Annual Central Intelligence Agency workplace climate
assessment.
Sec. 6504. Chaplain Corps and Chief of Chaplains of the Central
Intelligence Agency.
Sec. 6505. Technical amendment to procurement authorities of Central
Intelligence Agency.
Subtitle B--Elements of Department of Defense
Sec. 6511. Counterintelligence briefings for members of the Armed
Forces.
Subtitle C--Federal Bureau of Investigation
Sec. 6521. Notice of counterintelligence assessments and investigations
by the Federal Bureau of Investigation of candidates for or
holders of Federal office.
Sec. 6522. Notification of material changes to policies or procedures
governing terrorist watchlist and transnational organized
crime watchlist.
Sec. 6523. Annual report on United States persons on the terrorist watch
list.
Sec. 6524. Annual report on Federal Bureau of Investigation case data.
TITLE LXVI--ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND OTHER EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
Subtitle A--Artificial Intelligence
Sec. 6601. Artificial Intelligence security guidance.
Sec. 6602. Artificial intelligence development and usage by intelligence
community.
Sec. 6603. Application of artificial intelligence policies of the
intelligence community to publicly available models hosted in
classified environments.
Sec. 6604. Prohibition on use of DeepSeek on intelligence community
systems.
Subtitle B--Biotechnology
Sec. 6611. Senior officials for biotechnology.
Sec. 6612. Plan on enhanced intelligence sharing relating to foreign
adversary biotechnological threats.
Sec. 6613. Enhancing biotechnology talent within the intelligence
community.
Sec. 6614. Enhanced intelligence community support to secure United
States biological data.
Sec. 6615. Ensuring intelligence community procurement of domestic
United States production of synthetic DNA and RNA.
Sec. 6616. Strategy for addressing intelligence gaps relating to China's
investment in United States-origin biotechnology.
Subtitle C--Other Matters
Sec. 6621. Enhancing intelligence community technology adoption metrics.
Sec. 6622. Report on identification of intelligence community sites for
advanced nuclear technologies.
Sec. 6623. Strategy on intelligence coordination and sharing relating to
critical and emerging technologies.
TITLE LXVII--MATTERS RELATING TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES
Subtitle A--Matters Relating to China
Sec. 6701. Modification of annual reports on influence operations and
campaigns in the United States by the Chinese Communist Party.
Sec. 6702. Intelligence sharing with allies on Chinese Communist Party
efforts in Europe.
Sec. 6703. Prohibition on intelligence community contracting with
Chinese military companies engaged in biotechnology research,
development, or manufacturing.
Sec. 6704. Report on the wealth of the leadership of the Chinese
Communist Party.
Sec. 6705. Assessment and report on investments by the People's Republic
of China in the agriculture sector of Brazil.
Sec. 6706. Identification of entities that provide support to the
People's Liberation Army.
Sec. 6707. Mission manager for the People's Republic of China.
Sec. 6708. National Intelligence Estimate of advancements in
biotechnology by the People's Republic of China.
Subtitle B--Other Matters
Sec. 6711. Improvements to requirement for monitoring of Iranian
enrichment of uranium-235.
Sec. 6712. Policy toward certain agents of foreign governments.
Sec. 6713. Extension of intelligence community coordinator for Russian
atrocities accountability.
Sec. 6714. Plan to enhance intelligence support to counter foreign
influence intended to continue or expand the conflict in
Sudan.
Sec. 6715. Review of information relating to actions by foreign
governments to assist persons evading justice.
Sec. 6716. National Intelligence Estimate on the Western Hemisphere.
Sec. 6717. Plan to enhance counternarcotics collaboration, coordination,
and cooperation with the Government of Mexico.
Sec. 6718. Requirements with respect to duty to warn former senior
officials and other United States persons.
TITLE LXVIII--REPORTS AND OTHER MATTERS
Sec. 6801. Modification and repeal of reporting requirements.
Sec. 6802. Revisions to congressional notification of intelligence
collection adjustments.
Sec. 6803. Declassification of intelligence and additional transparency
measures relating to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sec. 6804. Classified intelligence budget justification materials and
submission of intelligence community drug control resource
summary.
Sec. 6805. Requiring penetration testing as part of the testing and
certification of voting systems.
Sec. 6806. Standard guidelines for intelligence community to report and
document anomalous health incidents.
DIVISION G--COAST GUARD AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2025
Sec. 7001. Short title; table of contents.
Sec. 7002. Definitions and directions.
Sec. 7103. Automatic execution of conforming changes.
TITLE LXXI--COAST GUARD
Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations
Sec. 7101. Authorization of appropriations.
Sec. 7102. Authorized levels of military strength and training.
Subtitle B--Accountability
Sec. 7111. Annual report on progress of certain homeporting projects.
Sec. 7112. Major acquisitions.
Sec. 7113. Quarterly acquisition brief requirements.
Sec. 7114. Overdue reports.
Sec. 7115. Requirement for Coast Guard to provide analysis of
alternatives for aircraft.
Sec. 7116. Oversight of funds.
Sec. 7117. Regular polar security cutter updates.
Sec. 7118. Annual plan for Coast Guard operations in the Pacific;
feasibility study on supporting additional port visits and
deployments in support of operation blue pacific.
Sec. 7119. Annual plan for Coast Guard operations in the Caribbean.
Sec. 7120. Prohibition on submission to Congress of slideshow
presentations.
TITLE LXXII--ORGANIZATION, AUTHORITIES, ACQUISITION, AND PERSONNEL OF
THE COAST GUARD
Subtitle A--Authorities
Sec. 7201. Reorganization of chapter 3.
Sec. 7202. Public availability of information.
Sec. 7203. Modification of treatment of minor construction and
improvement project management.
Sec. 7204. Agreements.
Sec. 7205. Preparedness plans for Coast Guard properties located in
tsunami inundation zones.
Sec. 7206. Additional Pribilof Island transition completion actions.
Sec. 7207. Coast Guard access to Department of the Treasury fund.
Subtitle B--Acquisition
Sec. 7211. Modification of prohibition on use of lead systems
integrators.
Sec. 7212. Acquisition improvements.
Sec. 7213. Restriction on acquisition, procurement, or construction of
vessels in foreign shipyards.
Sec. 7214. Floating drydock for United States Coast Guard Yard.
Sec. 7215. Great Lakes icebreaking.
Sec. 7216. Briefing on deployment of special purpose craft-heavy weather
second generation (SPEC-HWX II) vessels in Pacific Northwest.
Sec. 7217. Report on 87-foot patrol boat fleet.
Sec. 7218. Procurement of tactical maritime surveillance systems.
Subtitle C--Personnel
Sec. 7221. Designation of officers with particular expertise in military
justice or healthcare.
Sec. 7222. Deferred retirement and retention in active duty status for
health professions officers.
Sec. 7223. Modifications to the officer involuntary separation process.
Sec. 7224. Modifications and revisions relating to reopening retired
grade determinations.
Sec. 7225. Family leave policies for Coast Guard.
Sec. 7226. Modifications to career flexibility program.
Sec. 7227. Members asserting post-traumatic stress disorder, sexual
assault, or traumatic brain injury.
Sec. 7228. Authority for certain personnel; command sponsorship for
dependents of members of Coast Guard assigned to Unalaska,
Alaska; improved prevention of and response to hazing and
bullying.
Sec. 7229. Authorization for maternity uniform allowance for officers.
Sec. 7230. Additional available guidance and considerations for reserve
selection boards.
Sec. 7231. Behavioral health.
Sec. 7232. Travel allowance for members of Coast Guard assigned to
Alaska.
Sec. 7233. Tuition assistance and advanced education assistance pilot
program.
Sec. 7234. Recruitment, relocation, and retention incentive program for
civilian firefighters employed by Coast Guard remote
locations.
Sec. 7235. Notification.
Subtitle D--Coast Guard Academy
Sec. 7241. Modification of reporting requirements on covered misconduct
in Coast Guard Academy; consideration of request for transfer
of a cadet at the Coast Guard Academy who is the victim of a
sexual assault or related offense; room reassignment.
Sec. 7242. Modification of Board of Visitors.
Sec. 7243. Coast Guard Academy Cadet Advisory Board.
Sec. 7244. Authorization for use of Coast Guard Academy facilities and
equipment by covered foundations.
Sec. 7245. Policy on hazing.
Sec. 7246. Concurrent jurisdiction at Coast Guard Academy.
Sec. 7247. Study on Coast Guard Academy oversight.
Sec. 7248. Electronic locking mechanisms to ensure Coast Guard Academy
cadet room security.
Sec. 7249. Report on existing behavioral health and wellness support
services facilities at Coast Guard Academy.
Sec. 7250. Required posting of information.
Sec. 7251. Installation of behavioral health and medical privacy rooms.
Sec. 7252. Review and modification of Coast Guard Academy policy on
sexual harassment and sexual violence.
Subtitle E--Reports and Policies
Sec. 7261. Policy and briefing on availability of naloxone to treat
opioid, including Fentanyl, overdoses.
Sec. 7262. Policy on methods to reduce incentives for illicit maritime
drug trafficking.
Sec. 7263. Plan for joint and integrated maritime operational and
leadership training for United States Coast Guard and Taiwan
Coast Guard administration.
Sec. 7264. Aids to navigation.
Sec. 7265. Study and gap analysis with respect to Coast Guard Air
Station Corpus Christi aviation hanger.
Sec. 7266. Report on impacts of joint travel regulations on members of
Coast Guard who rely on ferry systems.
Sec. 7267. Report on Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program.
Sec. 7268. Report on and expansion of Coast Guard Junior Reserve
Officers' Training Corps program.
Sec. 7269. Annual report on administration of sexual assault forensic
examination kits.
Sec. 7270. Report on Coast Guard personnel skills.
Sec. 7271. Report on Coast Guard search and rescue operations.
Sec. 7272. Report on East Rockaway Inlet navigation.
Sec. 7273. Responsible property ownership and tracking.
Sec. 7274. Study on effects of oceanographic, weather, and coastal
conditions on Coast Guard missions.
Sec. 7275. Parental leave surge staffing program.
Sec. 7276. Modification of strategy to improve quality of life at remote
units.
Sec. 7277. Retention of certain records.
Sec. 7278. Temporary installation of restroom facilities for Training
Center Cape May medical facility.
Sec. 7279. Childhood protection program.
TITLE LXXIII--SHIPPING AND NAVIGATION
Subtitle A--Merchant Mariner Credentials
Sec. 7301. Merchant mariner credentialing.
Sec. 7302. Nonoperating individual.
Subtitle B--Vessel Safety
Sec. 7311. Grossly negligent operations of a vessel.
Sec. 7312. Performance driven examination schedule.
Sec. 7313. Fishing safety training and research.
Sec. 7314. Designating pilotage waters for the Straits of Mackinac.
Sec. 7315. Requirement to report sexual offenses.
Sec. 7316. Requirements for certain fishing vessels and fish tender
vessels.
Sec. 7317. Study of amphibious vessels.
Sec. 7318. St. Lucie River railroad bridge.
Subtitle C--Ports
Sec. 7321. Ports and waterways safety.
Sec. 7322. Study on Bering Strait vessel traffic projections and
emergency response posture at ports of the United States.
Sec. 7323. Improving vessel traffic service monitoring.
Sec. 7324. Controlled substance onboard vessels.
Sec. 7325. Cyber-incident training.
Sec. 7326. Navigational protocols.
Sec. 7327. Anchorages.
Subtitle D--Matters Involving Uncrewed Systems
Sec. 7331. Pilot program for governance and oversight of small uncrewed
maritime systems.
Sec. 7332. Coast Guard training course.
Sec. 7333. NOAA membership on autonomous vessel policy council.
Sec. 7334. Technology pilot program.
Sec. 7335. Uncrewed systems capabilities report.
Sec. 7336. Medium unmanned aircraft systems capabilities study.
Sec. 7337. National Academy of Sciences report on uncrewed systems and
use of data.
Sec. 7338. Unmanned aircraft systems.
Subtitle E--Other Matters
Sec. 7341. Information on type approval certificates.
Sec. 7342. Clarification of authorities.
Sec. 7343. Amendments to passenger vessel security and safety
requirements.
Sec. 7344. Extension of pilot program to establish a cetacean desk for
Puget Sound region.
Sec. 7345. Suspension of enforcement of use of devices broadcasting on
AIS for purposes of making fishing gear.
Sec. 7346. Classification societies.
Sec. 7347. Abandoned and derelict vessel removals.
Sec. 7348. Offshore operations.
Sec. 7349. Port access routes.
TITLE LXXIV--OIL POLLUTION RESPONSE
Sec. 7401. Vessel response plans.
Sec. 7402. Use of marine casualty investigations.
Sec. 7403. Timing of review.
Sec. 7404. Online incident reporting system.
Sec. 7405. Investment.
Sec. 7406. Additional response assets.
Sec. 7407. International maritime oil spill response.
TITLE LXXV--SEXUAL ASSAULT AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT RESPONSE
Subtitle A--Accountability Implementation
Sec. 7501. Independent review of Coast Guard reforms.
Sec. 7502. Coast Guard implementation of independent review commission
recommendations on addressing sexual assault and sexual
harassment in the military.
Subtitle B--Misconduct
Sec. 7511. Covered misconduct.
Sec. 7512. Policy relating to care and support of victims of covered
misconduct.
Sec. 7513. Flag officer review of, and concurrence in, separation of
members who have reported covered misconduct.
Sec. 7514. Policy and program to expand prevention of sexual misconduct.
Sec. 7515. Training and education programs for covered misconduct
prevention and response.
Subtitle C--Other Matters
Sec. 7521. Complaints of retaliation by victims of sexual assault or
sexual harassment and related persons.
Sec. 7522. Development of policies on military protective orders.
Sec. 7523. Establishment of special victim capabilities to respond to
allegations of certain special victim offenses.
Sec. 7524. Participation in CATCH a Serial Offender program.
Sec. 7525. Confidential reporting of sexual harassment.
Sec. 7526. Report on policy on whistleblower protections.
Sec. 7527. Coast Guard and Coast Guard Academy access to defense sexual
assault incident database.
Sec. 7528. Expedited transfer in cases of sexual misconduct or domestic
violence.
Sec. 7529. Access to temporary separation program for victims of alleged
sex-related offenses.
Sec. 7530. Continuous vetting of security clearances.
TITLE LXXVI--COMPTROLLER GENERAL REPORTS
Sec. 7601. Comptroller General report on Coast Guard research,
development, and innovation program.
Sec. 7602. Comptroller General study on vessel traffic service center
employment, compensation, and retention.
Sec. 7603. Comptroller General review of quality and availability of
Coast Guard behavioral health care and resources for personnel
wellness.
Sec. 7604. Comptroller General study on Coast Guard efforts to reduce
prevalence of missing or incomplete medical records and
sharing of medical data with Department of Veterans Affairs
and other entities.
Sec. 7605. Comptroller General study on Coast Guard training facility
infrastructure.
Sec. 7606. Comptroller General study on facility and infrastructure
needs of Coast Guard stations conducting border security
operations.
Sec. 7607. Comptroller General study on Coast Guard basic allowance for
housing.
Sec. 7608. Comptroller General report on safety and security
infrastructure at Coast Guard Academy.
Sec. 7609. Comptroller General study on athletic coaching at Coast Guard
Academy.
Sec. 7610. Comptroller General study and report on permanent change of
station process.
Sec. 7611. Comptroller General review of Coast Guard Investigative
Service.
TITLE LXXVII--AMENDMENTS
Sec. 7701. Amendments.
DIVISION H--OTHER MATTERS
TITLE LXXXI--FINANCIAL SERVICES MATTERS
Sec. 8101. Defense Production Act of 1950 extension.
Sec. 8102. Review of and reporting on national security sensitive sites
for purposes of reviews of real estate transactions by the
Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States.
Sec. 8103. Disclosures by directors, officers, and principal
stockholders.
Sec. 8104. Study and report.
TITLE LXXXII--JUDICIARY MATTERS
Sec. 8201. Authority of Marshal of the Supreme Court and Supreme Court
Police.
Sec. 8202. PROTECT Our Children Act of 2008 reauthorization.
Sec. 8203. Trauma kit standards.
Sec. 8204. Inclusion of certain retired public safety officers in the
public safety officers' death benefits program.
Sec. 8205. Honoring our fallen heroes.
TITLE LXXXIII--FOREIGN AFFAIRS MATTERS
Subtitle A--Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act of 2025
Sec. 8301. Short title.
Sec. 8302. Findings.
Sec. 8303. Sense of the Congress.
Sec. 8304. Support for Taiwan admission to the IMF.
Sec. 8305. Testimony requirement.
Subtitle B--BUST Fentanyl Act
Sec. 8311. Short title.
Sec. 8312. International Narcotics Control Strategy Report.
Sec. 8313. Study and report on efforts to address fentanyl trafficking
from the people's republic of china and other relevant
countries.
Sec. 8314. Amendments to the Fentanyl Sanctions Act.
Sec. 8315. Prioritization of identification of persons from the People's
Republic of China.
Sec. 8316. Expansion of sanctions under the Fentanyl Sanctions Act.
Sec. 8317. Imposition of sanctions with respect to agencies or
instrumentalities of foreign states.
Sec. 8318. Annual report on efforts to prevent the smuggling of
methamphetamine into the United States from Mexico.
Sec. 8319. Responding to crime and corruption in Haiti.
Sec. 8320. Rule of construction regarding the use of military force.
Subtitle C--Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity
Sec. 8331. Short title.
Sec. 8332. Findings.
Sec. 8333. Sense of Congress.
Sec. 8334. Definitions.
Sec. 8335. Sanctions relating to the Western Balkans.
Sec. 8336. Democratic and economic development and prosperity
initiatives.
Sec. 8337. Promoting cross-cultural and educational engagement.
Sec. 8338. Young Balkan Leaders Initiative.
Sec. 8339. Supporting cybersecurity and cyber resilience in the Western
Balkans.
Sec. 8340. Relations between Kosovo and Serbia.
Sec. 8341. Reports on Russian and Chinese malign influence operations
and campaigns in the Western Balkans.
Subtitle D--Countering Wrongful Detention Act of 2025
Sec. 8351. Short title.
Sec. 8352. Designation of a foreign country as a State Sponsor of
Unlawful or Wrongful Detention.
Sec. 8353. Congressional Report on components related to hostage affairs
and recovery.
Sec. 8354. Rule of construction.
Subtitle E--Other Matters
Sec. 8361. National registry of Korean American divided families.
Sec. 8362. Sense of Congress on Russia's illegal abduction of Ukrainian
children.
Sec. 8363. Supporting the identification and recovery of abducted
Ukrainian children.
Sec. 8364. Fairness in issuance of tactical gear to Diplomatic Security
Service personnel.
Sec. 8365. Strategy for countering transnational criminal organizations
in Mexico.
Sec. 8366. International nuclear energy.
Sec. 8367. Strategy to respond to global bases of the People's Republic
of China.
Sec. 8368. Disposition of weapons and materiel in transit from Iran to
the Houthis in Yemen.
Sec. 8369. Repeal of Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019.
Sec. 8370. Repeal of Authorizations for Use of Military Force relating
to Iraq.
TITLE LXXXIV--NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION
Subtitle A--National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned
Officer Corps
Sec. 8401. Title and qualifications of head of National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps and
Office of Marine and Aviation Operations; promotions of flag
officers.
Sec. 8402. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration vessel fleet.
Sec. 8403. Cooperative Aviation Centers.
Sec. 8404. Eligibility of former officers to compete for certain
positions.
Sec. 8405. Alignment of physical disqualification standard for obligated
service agreements with standard for veterans' benefits.
Sec. 8406. Streamlining separation and retirement process.
Sec. 8407. Separation of ensigns found not fully qualified.
Sec. 8408. Repeal of limitation on educational assistance.
Sec. 8409. Disposal of survey and research vessels and equipment of the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Subtitle B--South Pacific Tuna Treaty Matters
Sec. 8411. References to South Pacific Tuna Act of 1988.
Sec. 8412. Definitions.
Sec. 8413. Prohibited acts.
Sec. 8414. Exceptions.
Sec. 8415. Criminal offenses.
Sec. 8416. Civil penalties.
Sec. 8417. Licenses.
Sec. 8418. Enforcement.
Sec. 8419. Findings by Secretary of Commerce.
Sec. 8420. Disclosure of information.
Sec. 8421. Closed area stowage requirements.
Sec. 8422. Observers.
Sec. 8423. Fisheries-related assistance.
Sec. 8424. Arbitration.
Sec. 8425. Disposition of fees, penalties, forfeitures, and other
moneys.
Sec. 8426. Additional agreements.
Subtitle C--Other Matters
Sec. 8431. North Pacific Research Board enhancement.
TITLE LXXXV--COMPREHENSIVE OUTBOUND INVESTMENT NATIONAL SECURITY ACT OF
2025
Subtitle A--General Matters
Sec. 8501. Secretary defined.
Sec. 8502. Severability.
Sec. 8503. Authorization of appropriations.
Sec. 8504. Sense of Congress.
Sec. 8505. Termination.
Subtitle B--Imposition of Sanctions
Sec. 8511. Imposition of sanctions.
Sec. 8512. Definitions.
Sec. 8513. Exception relating to importation of goods.
Subtitle C--Prohibition and Notification on Investments Relating to
Covered National Security Transactions
Sec. 8521. Prohibition and notification on investments relating to
covered national security transactions.
Subtitle D--Securities and Related Matters
Sec. 8531. Requirements relating to the Non-SDN Chinese Military-
Industrial Complex Companies List.
TITLE LXXXVI--SECURING THE AIRSPACE, FACILITATING EMERGENCY RESPONSE,
AND SAFEGUARDING KEY INFRASTRUCTURE, ENTERTAINMENT VENUES, AND STADIUMS
Sec. 8601. Short title.
Sec. 8602. Drone countermeasures to protect public safety and critical
infrastructure.
Sec. 8603. Use of grant funds for unmanned aircraft and counter unmanned
aircraft systems.
Sec. 8604. Use of grant funds for unmanned aircraft.
Sec. 8605. Penalties.
Sec. 8606. Rulemaking and implementation.
Sec. 8607. Severability.
TITLE LXXXVII--DFC MODERNIZATION AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2025
Sec. 8701. Short title.
Subtitle A--Definitions and Less Developed Country Focus
Sec. 8711. Definitions.
Sec. 8712. Less developed country focus.
Subtitle B--Management of Corporation
Sec. 8721. Structure of Corporation.
Sec. 8722. Board of Directors.
Sec. 8723. Chief Executive Officer.
Sec. 8724. Chief Risk Officer.
Sec. 8725. Chief Development Officer.
Sec. 8726. Chief Strategic Officer.
Sec. 8727. Officers and employees.
Sec. 8728. Development Finance Advisory Council.
Sec. 8729. Strategic Advisory Group.
Sec. 8730. Five-year strategic priorities plan.
Sec. 8731. Development finance education.
Sec. 8732. Internships.
Sec. 8733. Independent accountability mechanism.
Subtitle C--Authorities Relating to the Provision of Support
Sec. 8741. Equity investment.
Sec. 8742. Special projects.
Sec. 8743. Terms and conditions.
Sec. 8744. Termination.
Subtitle D--Other Matters
Sec. 8751. Operations.
Sec. 8752. Corporate powers.
Sec. 8753. Maximum contingent liability.
Sec. 8754. Performance measures, evaluation, and learning.
Sec. 8755. Annual report.
Sec. 8756. Publicly available project information.
Sec. 8757. Notifications to be provided by the corporation.
Sec. 8758. Limitations and preferences.
TITLE LXXXVIII--OTHER MATTERS
Sec. 8801. Pilot program for sound insulation repair and replacement.
Sec. 8802. Alignment of timing of updates of strategic plan with updates
to National Strategy for Advanced Manufacturing.
Sec. 8803. Lumbee Fairness Act.
Sec. 8804. Drinking water well replacement for Chincoteague, Virginia.
Sec. 8805. Briefing on implementation of Compact of Free Association
Amendments Act of 2024 with respect to veterans in the Freely
Associated States.
Sec. 8806. Disinterment of remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam
Houston National Cemetery, Texas.
SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS.
In this Act:
(1) In divisions A through D, the term ``this Act''
refers to divisions A through D.
(2) The term ``congressional defense committees'' has
the meaning given that term in section 101(a)(16) of
title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 4. BUDGETARY EFFECTS OF THIS ACT.
The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purposes of
complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall
be determined by reference to the latest statement titled
``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act,
jointly submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by
the Chairmen of the House and Senate Budget Committees,
provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the
vote on passage in the House acting first on the conference
report or amendment between the Houses.
SEC. 5. JOINT EXPLANATORY STATEMENT.
The joint explanatory statement regarding this Act, printed
in the House section of the Congressional Record on or about
December 10, 2025, by the Chairman of the Committee on Armed
Services of the House of Representatives and the Chairman of
the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate, shall have the
same effect with respect to the implementation of this Act as
if it were a joint explanatory statement of a committee of
conference.
DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS
TITLE I--PROCUREMENT
Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations
Sec. 101. Authorization of appropriations.
Subtitle B--Army Programs
Sec. 111. Strategy for Army tactical wheeled vehicle program.
Sec. 112. Multiyear procurement authority for UH-60 Blackhawk aircraft.
Sec. 113. Authorization to initiate early production of future long-
range assault aircraft.
Sec. 114. Limitation on availability of funds for the Next Generation
Command and Control portfolio of capabilities of the Army.
Subtitle C--Navy Programs
Sec. 121. Modification to requirements for recapitalization of tactical
fighter aircraft of the Navy Reserve.
Sec. 122. Modification to limitations on Navy medium and large unmanned
surface vessels.
Sec. 123. Recapitalization of Navy waterborne security barriers;
modification of prohibition on availability of funds for
legacy waterborne security barriers.
Sec. 124. Contract authority for Ford-class aircraft carrier program.
Sec. 125. Contract authority for Columbia-class submarine program.
Sec. 126. Authority for advance procurement of certain components to
support continuous production of Virginia-class submarines.
Sec. 127. Procurement authorities for Medium Landing Ships.
Sec. 128. Multiyear procurement authority for Yard, Repair, Berthing,
and Messing Barges.
Sec. 129. Vessel construction managers for the construction of certain
Navy vessels.
Sec. 130. Limitation on construction of Modular Attack Surface Craft.
Sec. 131. Limitation on availability of funds for TAGOS ship program.
Sec. 132. Inclusion of information on amphibious warfare ship spares and
repair parts in Navy budget justification materials.
Subtitle D--Air Force Programs
Sec. 141. Modification of minimum inventory requirements for air
refueling tanker aircraft.
Sec. 142. Modification of prohibition on retirement of F-15E aircraft.
Sec. 143. Extension of limitations and minimum inventory requirement
relating to RQ-4 aircraft.
Sec. 144. Modification to annual report on Air Force tactical fighter
aircraft force structure.
Sec. 145. Extension of requirements relating to C-130 aircraft.
Sec. 146. Extension of prohibition on certain reductions to B-1 bomber
aircraft squadrons.
Sec. 147. Modification to minimum inventory requirement for A-10
aircraft.
Sec. 148. Preservation of retired KC-10 aircraft.
Sec. 149. Prohibition on certain reductions to inventory of E-3 airborne
warning and control system aircraft.
Sec. 150. B-21 bomber aircraft program accountability matrices.
Sec. 151. Bomber aircraft force structure and transition roadmap.
Sec. 152. Requirement for an intelligence, surveillance, and
reconnaissance roadmap for the Air Force.
Sec. 153. Report on the F-47 advanced fighter aircraft program.
Sec. 154. Limitation on availability of funds pending report on
acquisition strategy for Airborne Command Post Capability.
Subtitle E--Defense-wide, Joint, and Multiservice Matters
Sec. 161. Requirements relating to executive airlift aircraft.
Sec. 162. Amendments to prohibition on operation, procurement, and
contracting related to foreign-made light detection and
ranging.
Sec. 163. Prohibition on availability of funds for contract termination
or production line shutdown for E-7A Wedgetail aircraft.
Sec. 164. Limitation on procurement of KC-46 aircraft pending
certification on correction of deficiencies.
Sec. 165. Plan for open mission systems of F-35 aircraft.
Sec. 166. Annual GAO reviews of the F-35 aircraft program.
Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations
SEC. 101. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal
year 2026 for procurement for the Army, the Navy and the Marine
Corps, the Air Force and the Space Force, and Defense-wide
activities, as specified in the funding table in section 4101.
Subtitle B--Army Programs
SEC. 111. STRATEGY FOR ARMY TACTICAL WHEELED VEHICLE PROGRAM.
Section 112(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 7013 note) is
amended by inserting ``2027,'' after ``fiscal years 2025,''.
SEC. 112. MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR UH-60 BLACKHAWK AIRCRAFT.
(a) Authority for Multiyear Procurement.--Subject to section
3501 of title 10, United States Code, the Secretary of the Army
may enter into one or more multiyear contracts, beginning with
the fiscal year 2027 program year, for the procurement of UH-60
Blackhawk aircraft.
(b) Condition for Out-year Contract Payments.--A contract
entered into under subsection (a) shall provide that any
obligation of the United States to make a payment under the
contract for a fiscal year after fiscal year 2027 is subject to
the availability of appropriations or funds for that purpose
for such later fiscal year.
(c) Authority for Advance Procurement.--The Secretary of the
Army may enter into one or more contracts, beginning in fiscal
year 2026, for advance procurement associated with the aircraft
for which authorization to enter into a multiyear procurement
contract is provided under subsection (a), which may include
procurement of economic order quantities of material and
equipment for such aircraft when cost savings are achievable.
SEC. 113. AUTHORIZATION TO INITIATE EARLY PRODUCTION OF FUTURE LONG-
RANGE ASSAULT AIRCRAFT.
(a) Authorization.--The Secretary of the Army may enter into
contracts, in advance of full-rate production, for the
procurement of future long-range assault aircraft as part of an
accelerated low-rate early production effort for such aircraft.
(b) Objectives.--In carrying out the early production effort
described in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Army shall
pursue the following objectives:
(1) To expedite delivery of future long-range assault
aircraft operational capability to the warfighter.
(2) To maintain momentum and learning continuity
between test article completion and full production
ramp-up.
(3) To stabilize and retain the specialized workforce
and industrial base supporting future assault aircraft,
including critical suppliers and production facilities.
(4) To mitigate cost escalation risks and improve
program affordability across the life cycle.
(c) Considerations.--In executing the authority provided by
subsection (a), the Secretary shall--
(1) prioritize program continuity, cost-efficiency,
and workforce retention across the supply chain for
tiltrotor aircraft;
(2) ensure that aircraft procured as part of the
early production effort described in subsection (a)
incorporate lessons learned from test article
evaluations;
(3) maintain flexibility in design to accommodate
future upgrades through the modular open systems
architecture and digital backbone;
(4) ensure that the program completes a rigorous
developmental test flight campaign prior to delivering
the platform to the operational forces; and
(5) ensure that the program completes a rigorous
operational test and evaluation prior to entering into
full rate production.
(d) Briefing to Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army
shall provide to the congressional defense committees a
briefing detailing--
(1) the implementation plan and timeline for the
procurement and early production effort described in
subsection (a);
(2) the status of industrial base readiness and
supply chain coordination in support of such early
production effort; and
(3) estimated long-term cost savings and operational
benefits expected to be derived from such early
production effort.
SEC. 114. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT GENERATION
COMMAND AND CONTROL PORTFOLIO OF CAPABILITIES OF
THE ARMY.
Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for the
Department of the Army for the Army's Next Generation Command
and Control (NGC2) portfolio of capabilities, not more than 50
percent may be obligated or expended until the Secretary of the
Army submits to the congressional defense committees a report
that includes the following:
(1) The Army's detailed funding plans for current and
new procurements for experimentation and final fielding
for its tactical network, and a cost and capability
assessment of current and proposed solutions.
(2) Testing and fielding plans for any new
procurements for such network, including an explanation
of--
(A) how any new programs meet the resiliency
requirements specified in section 168 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1251);
and
(B) how any new programs will utilize NSA
High Assurance certified encryption and
decryption.
(3) Plans to integrate existing programs of record
with new programs of record and plans to ensure all
systems are interoperable with both fielded systems of
the Army and the systems of foreign partners.
(4) Plans to complete a developmental test campaign
and a formal operational test and evaluation prior to
fielding new capabilities to the operational forces for
use other than for experimentation.
Subtitle C--Navy Programs
SEC. 121. MODIFICATION TO REQUIREMENTS FOR RECAPITALIZATION OF TACTICAL
FIGHTER AIRCRAFT OF THE NAVY RESERVE.
Section 127 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 1806) is
amended by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following:
``(c) Covered F-18 Aircraft Defined.--In this section, the
term `covered F-18 aircraft' means--
``(1) the eight F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft
procured using funds authorized and appropriated for
the Navy during fiscal year 2023; or
``(2) in lieu of an aircraft described in paragraph
(1), any Block II or newer F/A-18E/F tactical fighter
aircraft that--
``(A) has a minimum of 2,000 flight hours of
service-life remaining airframe flight time
prior to the need for a required high flight-
hour inspection and Service Life Modification
process; and
``(B) is included in the Naval Aviation
Master Aviation Plan and designated for the
Navy Reserve.
``(d) Master Aviation Plan.--In conjunction with the
activities required under this section, the Secretary of the
Navy shall ensure that the Naval Aviation Master Aviation Plan
remains up-to-date and relevant with respect to aviation units
of the Navy Reserve.''.
SEC. 122. MODIFICATION TO LIMITATIONS ON NAVY MEDIUM AND LARGE UNMANNED
SURFACE VESSELS.
(a) Repeal.--Section 122 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public
Law 116-283; 134 Stat. 3425) is repealed.
(b) Requirement.--The Secretary of the Navy may not award a
detail design or construction contract or other agreement, or
obligate funds from a procurement account, for a covered
program unless such contract or other agreement includes a
requirement for an operational demonstration of not less than
720 continuous hours without preventative maintenance,
corrective maintenance, emergent repair, or any other form of
repair or maintenance, on any of the following:
(1) The main propulsion system, including the fuel
and lube oil systems.
(2) The electrical generation and distribution
system.
(c) Certification.--The Secretary of the Navy may not accept
delivery of articles constructed under a contract or other
agreement for a covered program until the Secretary certifies
to the congressional defense committees that the operational
demonstration described in subsection (b) has been successfully
completed.
(d) Limitation.--The Secretary of the Navy may not make
contract financing payments for a contract or other agreement
entered into for a covered program greater than 90 percent for
small businesses and 80 percent for all other businesses until
the certification described in subsection (c) is submitted.
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Covered program.--The term ``covered program''
means a program for--
(A) medium unmanned surface vessels; or
(B) large unmanned surface vessels.
(2) Operational demonstration.--The term
``operational demonstration'' means a land-based or
sea-based test of the systems concerned in vessel-
representative form, fit, and function.
SEC. 123. RECAPITALIZATION OF NAVY WATERBORNE SECURITY BARRIERS;
MODIFICATION OF PROHIBITION ON AVAILABILITY OF
FUNDS FOR LEGACY WATERBORNE SECURITY BARRIERS.
Section 130 of the John S. McCain National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 132
Stat. 1665), as most recently amended by section 123 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public
Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 1805), is further amended--
(1) in the section heading, by inserting ``;
recapitalization'' after ``barriers'';
(2) in subsection (a)--
(A) by striking ``subsections (b) and (c)''
and inserting ``subsection (b)''; and
(B) by striking ``through 2025'' and
inserting ``through 2026'';
(3) by striking subsection (b);
(4) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as
subsections (b) and (c), respectively;
(5) in subsection (c), as so redesignated, by
striking ``subsection (c)(2)'' and inserting
``subsection (b)(2)''; and
(6) by adding at the end the following new subsection
(d):
``(d) Recapitalization.--
``(1) Plan submission.--
``(A) In general.--Not later than April 1,
2026, the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to
the congressional defense committees a
recapitalization plan to replace legacy
waterborne security barriers for Navy ports.
``(B) Elements.--The plan required by
subparagraph (A) shall include the following:
``(i) A Navy requirements document
that specifies key performance
parameters and key system attributes
for new waterborne security barriers
for Navy ports.
``(ii) A certification that the level
of capability specified under clause
(i) will exceed that of legacy
waterborne security barriers for Navy
ports.
``(iii) The acquisition strategy for
the recapitalization of waterborne
security barriers for Navy ports, which
shall meet or exceed the requirements
specified under clause (i).
``(iv) A certification that any
contract for new waterborne security
barriers for a Navy port will be
awarded in accordance with the
requirements for full and open
competition set forth in sections 3201
through 3205 of title 10, United States
Code.
``(2) Implementation.--The Secretary of the Navy
shall complete implementation of the plan required by
paragraph (1) by not later than September 30, 2027.''.
SEC. 124. CONTRACT AUTHORITY FOR FORD-CLASS AIRCRAFT CARRIER PROGRAM.
(a) Contract Authority.--The Secretary of the Navy may enter
into one or more contracts for the procurement of not more than
two Ford-class aircraft carriers.
(b) Authority for Advance Procurement and Economic Order
Quantity.--The Secretary of the Navy may enter into one or more
contracts for advance procurement, advance construction, and
material and equipment in economic order quantities associated
with the procurement of the Ford-class aircraft carriers for
which contracts are authorized under subsection (a).
(c) Use of Incremental Funding.--With respect to a contract
entered into under subsection (a) or (b), the Secretary of the
Navy may use incremental funding to make payments under the
contract.
(d) Liability.--Any contract entered into under subsection
(a) or (b) shall provide that--
(1) any obligation of the United States to make a
payment under the contract is subject to the
availability of appropriations for that purpose; and
(2) the total liability of the Federal Government for
termination of any contract entered into shall be
limited to the total amount of funding obligated to the
contract at time of termination.
SEC. 125. CONTRACT AUTHORITY FOR COLUMBIA-CLASS SUBMARINE PROGRAM.
(a) Contract Authority.--The Secretary of the Navy may enter
into a contract, beginning with fiscal year 2026, for the
procurement of up to five Columbia-class submarines.
(b) Incremental Funding.--With respect to a contract entered
into under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Navy may use
incremental funding to make payments under the contract.
(c) Funding and Liability.--Any contract entered into under
subsection (a) shall provide that--
(1) any obligation of the United States to make a
payment under the contract is subject to the
availability of appropriations for that purpose; and
(2) the total liability of the Federal Government for
termination of any contract entered into shall be
limited to the total amount of funding obligated to the
contract at time of termination.
SEC. 126. AUTHORITY FOR ADVANCE PROCUREMENT OF CERTAIN COMPONENTS TO
SUPPORT CONTINUOUS PRODUCTION OF VIRGINIA-CLASS
SUBMARINES.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of the Navy may enter into one
or more contracts, prior to ship authorization, for the advance
procurement of covered components for Virginia-class
submarines, including procurement of such components in
economic order quantities when cost savings are achievable.
(b) Funding and Liability.--Any contract entered into under
subsection (a) shall provide that--
(1) any obligation of the United States to make a
payment under the contract is subject to the
availability of appropriations for that purpose; and
(2) the total liability to the Federal Government for
termination of the contract shall be limited to the
total amount of funding obligated for the contract at
the time of termination.
(c) Budget Requests.--In the budget justification materials
submitted in support of the budget of the Department of Defense
(as submitted with the budget of the President under section
1105(a) of title 31, United States Code) for fiscal year 2027
and each fiscal year thereafter, the Secretary of the Navy
shall include a separate budget display identifying the amounts
requested pursuant to this section set forth by the specific
program, project, or activity under the Virginia-class
submarine program for which such funds are requested.
(d) Covered Components Defined.--In this section, the term
``covered components'' means the following components for
Virginia-class submarines:
(1) Propulsion plant equipment.
(2) Diesel Systems and associated components.
(3) Castings, forgings, and tank structures.
(4) Air flasks.
(5) Payload tubes.
(6) Major valves and associated components.
(7) Hatches.
(8) Steering and dive components.
(9) Major pumps and motors.
(10) Snorkel mast and components.
(11) Torpedo tubes.
(12) Atmosphere control equipment.
(13) Bulkheads, decks, and associated equipment.
(14) SONAR arrays and associated components.
(15) Electrical components, penetrators, and
associated equipment.
(16) Commodity material in support of manufacturing.
SEC. 127. PROCUREMENT AUTHORITIES FOR MEDIUM LANDING SHIPS.
(a) Contract Authority.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of the Navy may enter
into one or more contracts for the procurement of not
more than 15 Medium Landing Ships.
(2) Procurement in conjunction with existing
contracts.--The ships authorized to be procured under
paragraph (1) may be procured as additions to existing
contracts covering the Medium Landing Ship program.
(b) Certification Required.--A contract may not be entered
into under subsection (a) unless the Secretary of the Navy
certifies to the congressional defense committees, in writing,
not later than 30 days before entry into the contract, each of
the following, which shall be prepared by the milestone
decision authority (as defined in section 4251(e) of title 10,
United States Code) for the Medium Landing Ship program:
(1) The use of such a contract is consistent with the
Department of the Navy's projected force structure
requirements for such ships.
(2) The use of such a contract will result in
significant savings compared to the total anticipated
costs of carrying out the program through annual
contracts.
(3) There is a reasonable expectation that throughout
the contemplated contract period the Secretary of the
Navy will request funding for the contract at the level
required to avoid contract cancellation.
(4) There is a stable design for the property to be
acquired and the technical risks associated with such
property are not excessive.
(5) The estimates of the cost of the contract and the
anticipated cost avoidance through the use of the
contract are realistic.
(6) During the fiscal year in which the contract is
to be awarded--
(A) sufficient funds will be available to
perform the contract in such fiscal year; and
(B) the future-years defense program
submitted to Congress under section 221 of
title 10, United States Code, for such fiscal
year will include the funding required to
execute the program without cancellation.
(c) Authority for Advance Procurement.--The Secretary of the
Navy may enter into one or more contracts for advance
procurement associated with the ships for which authorization
to enter into a contract is provided under subsection (a), and
for systems and subsystems associated with such ships in
economic order quantities when cost savings are achievable.
(d) Condition for Out-year Contract Payments.--A contract
entered into under subsection (a) shall provide that any
obligation of the United States to make a payment under the
contract for a fiscal year is subject to the availability of
appropriations for that purpose for such fiscal year.
(e) Termination.--The authority of the Secretary of the Navy
to enter into contracts under subsection (a) shall terminate on
September 30, 2029.
SEC. 128. MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR YARD, REPAIR, BERTHING,
AND MESSING BARGES.
(a) Authority for Multiyear Procurement.--Subject to section
3501 of title 10, United States Code, the Secretary of the Navy
may enter into one or more multiyear contracts, beginning with
the fiscal year 2026 program year, for the procurement of Yard,
Repair, Berthing, and Messing Barges and associated material.
(b) Authority for Advance Procurement.--The Secretary of the
Navy may enter into one or more contracts, beginning in fiscal
year 2026, for advance procurement associated with the barges
for which authorization to enter into a multiyear procurement
contract is provided under subsection (a), which may include
procurement of economic order quantities of material and
equipment for such barges when cost savings are achievable.
(c) Availability of Funds and Termination Liability.--Any
contract entered into under subsection (a) shall provide that--
(1) any obligation of the United States to make a
payment under the contract is subject to the
availability of appropriations for that purpose; and
(2) the total liability of the Federal Government for
termination of the contract shall be limited to the
total amount of funding obligated to the contract at
the time of termination.
SEC. 129. VESSEL CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN
NAVY VESSELS.
(a) Medium Landing Ships.--
(1) In general.--After the award of the lead ship of
the Medium Landing Ship program, the Secretary of the
Navy shall seek to enter into an agreement with an
appropriate vessel construction manager pursuant to
which the vessel construction manager shall seek to
enter into one or more contracts for the construction
of not more than 8 additional landing ships under the
program.
(2) Requirements for additional ships.--The
additional landing ships authorized to be constructed
under paragraph (1) shall be nondevelopmental items
constructed using a design that is--
(A) the same as the design of the lead ship;
or
(B) derived from such design.
(3) Lead ship defined.--In this subsection, the term
``lead ship'' means the first landing ship procured as
a commercial or nondevelopmental item as authorized
under section 128(b) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-
159; 138 Stat. 1807).
(b) Light Replenishment Oilers.--The Secretary of the Navy
shall seek to enter into an agreement with an appropriate
vessel construction manager pursuant to which the vessel
construction manager shall seek to enter into one or more
contracts for the construction of light replenishment oilers
(TAO-L).
(c) Auxiliary and Support Vessels.--The Secretary of the Navy
may enter into agreements with an appropriate vessel
construction manager pursuant to which the vessel construction
manager shall seek to enter into one or more contracts for the
construction of any auxiliary vessel or support vessel of the
Department of the Navy.
(d) Design Standards and Construction Practices.--The
Secretary of the Navy shall ensure that vessels procured
through subsections (b) and (c) by the Secretary are, to the
maximum extent practicable, constructed using commercial design
standards and commercial construction practices that are
consistent with the best interests of the Federal Government.
SEC. 130. LIMITATION ON CONSTRUCTION OF MODULAR ATTACK SURFACE CRAFT.
The Secretary of the Navy may not enter into a contract or
other agreement that includes a scope of work, including priced
or unpriced options, for the construction, advance procurement,
or long-lead material for Modular Attack Surface Craft Block 0
until the Secretary certifies to the congressional defense
committees that such vessels will be purpose-built unmanned
vessels engineered to operate without human support systems or
operational requirements intended for crewed vessels.
SEC. 131. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR TAGOS SHIP PROGRAM.
(a) Limitation.--None of the funds authorized to be
appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal
year 2026 for the Navy may be obligated or expended for the
scope of work, including priced or unpriced options, for the
construction, advance procurement, or long-lead material of any
ships in the TAGOS surveillance towed-array sensor system ship
program unless the Secretary of the Navy submits the report
described in subsection (b) to the Committee on Armed Services
of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House
of Representatives not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act.
(b) Report.--The Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the
Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on
Armed Services of the House of Representatives a report on the
following:
(1) Progress made on basic and functional design
completion for TAGOS surveillance towed-array sensor
system ships and how compliance with section 8669c of
title 10, United States Code, will be maintained.
(2) The accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of the
Navy's provisioning of contract baseline design,
general arrangement drawings, and other government-
furnished information to the prime contractor for such
ships.
(3) The ability of the functional design of such
ships to meet program requirements, including speed
requirements.
(4) The adherence of the Navy to performance-based
requirements and the ability of the prime contractor
for such ships to make design choices to meet those
requirements, commensurate with its responsibility for
cost and schedule in the contract structure.
(5) Alternative solutions to meeting the general set
of Navy requirements for anti-submarine warfare covered
by such ships, including unmanned solutions.
SEC. 132. INCLUSION OF INFORMATION ON AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE SHIP SPARES
AND REPAIR PARTS IN NAVY BUDGET JUSTIFICATION
MATERIALS.
(a) In General.--In the budget justification materials
submitted to Congress in support of the Department of the
Defense budget for fiscal year 2027 and each fiscal year
thereafter (as submitted with the budget of the President under
section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code), the Secretary
of the Navy shall include information on the costs of spare
parts and repair parts for amphibious warfare ships in the
materials for other procurement, Navy.
(b) Amphibious Warfare Ship Defined.--In this section, the
term ``amphibious warfare ship'' has the meaning given that
term in section 8062(h) of title 10, United States Code.
Subtitle D--Air Force Programs
SEC. 141. MODIFICATION OF MINIMUM INVENTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR
REFUELING TANKER AIRCRAFT.
(a) Minimum Inventory Requirement.--Section 9062(j) of title
10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``a total aircraft
inventory of air refueling tanker aircraft of not less
than 466 aircraft.'' and inserting ``a total aircraft
inventory of air refueling tanker aircraft--
``(A) of not less than 466 aircraft during the period
ending on September 30, 2026;
``(B) of not less than 478 aircraft during the period
beginning on October 1, 2026, and ending on September
30, 2027;
``(C) of not less than 490 aircraft during the period
beginning on October 1, 2027, and ending on September
30, 2028; and
``(D) of not less than 502 aircraft beginning on
October 1, 2028.''; and
(2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``below 466'' and
inserting ``below the applicable level specified in
paragraph (1)''.
(b) Retention Within Aircraft Inventory.--Such section is
further amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``paragraph (2)''
and inserting ``paragraphs (2) and (3)'';
(2) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4);
and
(3) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following
new paragraph:
``(3) In the case of a KC-135 aircraft that is replaced in
the aircraft inventory by a KC-46 aircraft, the Secretary of
the Air Force may reassign the KC-135 aircraft to any Air
Refueling Wing that has the capacity to expand its aircraft
inventory to include such reassigned aircraft. In determining
whether an Air Refueling Wing has the capacity to so expand its
inventory, the Secretary shall consider, among other things,
the capacity of the Air Refueling Wing to man the additional
aircraft and support pilot training requirements for the
additional aircraft.''.
(c) Prohibition on Reduction of KC-135 Aircraft in Primary
Mission Aircraft Inventory of the Reserve Components.--
(1) In general.--None of the funds authorized to be
appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available
for fiscal year 2026 for the Air Force may be obligated
or expended to reduce the number of KC-135 aircraft
designated as primary mission aircraft inventory within
the reserve components of the Air Force.
(2) Primary mission aircraft inventory defined.--In
this subsection, the term ``primary mission aircraft
inventory'' has the meaning given that term in section
9062(i)(2)(B) of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 142. MODIFICATION OF PROHIBITION ON RETIREMENT OF F-15E AIRCRAFT.
(a) In General.--Subsection (l) of section 9062 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
``(l)(1) During the covered period, the Secretary of the Air
Force may not retire more than a total of 51 F-15E aircraft as
follows:
``(A) From the beginning of the covered period
through the end of fiscal year 2026, the Secretary may
not retire any F-15E aircraft.
``(B) In fiscal year 2027, the Secretary may not
retire more than 21 F-15E aircraft.
``(C) In fiscal year 2028, the Secretary may not
retire more than 30 F-15E aircraft.
``(2) During the covered period the Secretary of the Air
Force may not--
``(A) reduce funding for unit personnel or weapon
system sustainment activities for retained F-15E
aircraft in a manner that presumes future congressional
authority to divest such aircraft; or
``(B) keep an F-15E aircraft (other than an aircraft
identified for retirement under paragraph (1)) in a
status considered excess to the requirements of the
possessing command and awaiting disposition
instructions (commonly referred to as `XJ' status).
``(3) In this subsection, the term `covered period' means the
period beginning on the date of the enactment of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 and ending on
September 30, 2030.''.
(b) Repeal.--Section 150 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 138
Stat. 1812) is amended--
(1) in the section heading, by striking ``prohibition
on retirement of f-15e aircraft and'';
(2) by striking subsection (a); and
(3) by redesignating subsections (b) and (c) as
subsections (a) and (b), respectively.
SEC. 143. EXTENSION OF LIMITATIONS AND MINIMUM INVENTORY REQUIREMENT
RELATING TO RQ-4 AIRCRAFT.
Section 9062(m)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended, in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking
``September 30, 2029'' and inserting ``September 30, 2030''.
SEC. 144. MODIFICATION TO ANNUAL REPORT ON AIR FORCE TACTICAL FIGHTER
AIRCRAFT FORCE STRUCTURE.
Section 9062a(a) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) by striking ``2029'' and inserting ``2030''; and
(2) by striking ``consultation'' and inserting
``coordination''.
SEC. 145. EXTENSION OF REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO C-130 AIRCRAFT.
(a) Extension of Minimum Inventory Requirement.--Section
146(a)(3)(B) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136
Stat. 2455), as most recently amended by section 145(a) of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public
Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 1810), is further amended by striking
``2025'' and inserting ``2026''.
(b) Extension of Prohibition on Reduction of C-130 Aircraft
Assigned to National Guard.--Section 146(b)(1) of the James M.
Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
(Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2455), as most recently amended
by section 145(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 1810), is
further amended by striking ``2025'' and inserting ``2026''.
(c) Report Requirement.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air
Force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a
report detailing the following:
(1) The total number and variant types of C-130
aircraft in the inventory of the Air Force.
(2) Any planned retirements, divestments, or
reductions to the fleet of such aircraft.
(3) Modernization and recapitalization efforts,
including block upgrades and procurement schedules.
(4) Planned basing actions for fielding C-130J
aircraft to recapitalize C-130H aircraft.
SEC. 146. EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN REDUCTIONS TO B-1 BOMBER
AIRCRAFT SQUADRONS.
Subsection (d)(1) of section 133 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 135
Stat. 1574), as most recently amended by section 146 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public
Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 1810), is further amended by striking
``September 30, 2026'' and inserting ``September 30, 2030''.
SEC. 147. MODIFICATION TO MINIMUM INVENTORY REQUIREMENT FOR A-10
AIRCRAFT.
(a) In General.--Section 134(d) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 130
Stat. 2038) is amended by striking ``96 A-10 aircraft
designated as primary mission aircraft inventory until a period
of 90 days has elapsed following the date on which the
Secretary submits to the congressional defense committees the
report under subsection (e)(2)'' and inserting ``93 A-10
aircraft designated as primary mission aircraft inventory until
October 1, 2026''.
(b) Prohibition on Retirement.--
(1) In general.--During the period beginning on
October 1, 2025 and ending on September 30, 2026, the
Secretary of the Air Force may not--
(A) reduce funding for unit personnel or
weapon system sustainment activities for A-10
aircraft in a manner that presumes future
congressional authority to divest such
aircraft;
(B) keep an A-10 aircraft in a status
considered excess to the requirements of the
possessing command and awaiting disposition
instructions (commonly referred to as ``XJ''
status); or
(C) decrease the total aircraft inventory of
A-10 aircraft below 103 aircraft.
(2) Exception.--The prohibition under paragraph (1)
shall not apply to individual A-10 aircraft that the
Secretary of the Air Force determines, on a case-by-
case basis, to be no longer mission capable and
uneconomical to repair because of aircraft accidents,
mishaps, or excessive material degradation and non-
airworthiness status of certain aircraft.
(c) Briefing Required.--Not later than March 31, 2026, the
Secretary of the Air Force shall provide to the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a
briefing on the status of A-10 aircraft inventory and the
proposed plan for divesting all A-10 aircraft prior to fiscal
year 2029. The briefing shall cover, at a minimum, the
following:
(1) The number of A-10 Total Aircraft Inventory
aircraft disaggregated by Combat Coded Aircraft,
Primary Mission Aircraft Inventory, Backup Aircraft
Assigned, Attrition Reserve, tail number, and location.
(2) The planned divestment date of each such
aircraft.
(3) The detailed plan for how and when the Secretary
proposes to proceed with divestment of aircraft for
each A-10 unit prior to fiscal year 2029.
(4) The aircraft transition plan for replacing A-10
aircraft with new or existing replacement aircraft in
each unit that is divesting of the A-10 aircraft, which
shall include an explanation of--
(A) how the Secretary plans to minimize
adverse personnel impacts within such units,
including adverse impacts with respect to
retention, currency, proficiency,
qualifications, certifications, and training;
and
(B) how the Secretary plans to minimize or
eliminate any scheduling gap that may occur
with respect to a unit divesting from the A-10
aircraft and transitioning to a new or existing
replacement aircraft.
(5) The information and content format that was
provided in the briefing to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives
by the Headquarters Air Force, Deputy Chief of Staff
for Plans and Programs (HAF/A8), on February 13, 2023,
titled ``A-10 Divestment Placemats''.
(6) Any other information the Secretary determines
relevant.
SEC. 148. PRESERVATION OF RETIRED KC-10 AIRCRAFT.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of the Air Force shall
preserve each retired KC-10 aircraft in the same storage
condition in which such aircraft was preserved as of September
30, 2025.
(b) Authority to Dispose of Preserved Aircraft.--A KC-10
aircraft preserved under subsection (a) may be disposed of in
accordance with chapter 5 of title 40, United States Code.
SEC. 149. PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN REDUCTIONS TO INVENTORY OF E-3
AIRBORNE WARNING AND CONTROL SYSTEM AIRCRAFT.
(a) Prohibition.--None of the funds authorized to be
appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal
year 2026 for the Air Force may be obligated or expended to
retire, prepare to retire, or place in storage or in backup
aircraft inventory any E-3 aircraft if such actions would
reduce the total aircraft inventory for such aircraft below 16.
(b) Exception for Plan.--If the Secretary of the Air Force
submits to the congressional defense committees a plan for
maintaining readiness and ensuring there is no lapse in mission
capabilities, the prohibition under subsection (a) shall not
apply to actions taken to reduce the total aircraft inventory
for E-3 aircraft to below 16, beginning 30 days after the date
on which the plan is so submitted.
(c) Exception for E-7 Aircraft Procurement.--If the Secretary
of the Air Force procures enough E-7 Wedgetail aircraft to
accomplish the required mission load, the prohibition under
subsection (a) shall not apply to actions taken to reduce the
total aircraft inventory for E-3 aircraft to below 16 after the
date on which such E-7 Wedgetail aircraft are delivered.
SEC. 150. B-21 BOMBER AIRCRAFT PROGRAM ACCOUNTABILITY MATRICES.
(a) Submittal of Matrices.--Concurrent with the President's
annual budget request submitted to Congress under section 1105
of title 31, United States Code, for fiscal year 2027, the
Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the congressional
defense committees and the Comptroller General of the United
States--
(1) the matrices described in subsection (b) relating
to the B-21 bomber aircraft program; and
(2) the estimate, as of the date of such submission,
for the program's average procurement unit cost,
acquisition unit cost, and life-cycle costs.
(b) Matrices Described.--The matrices described in this
subsection are the following:
(1) Program goals and execution.--A matrix that
identifies, in six-month increments, plans for and
progress in achieving key milestones and events, and
specific performance metric goals and actuals for the
development, production, and sustainment of the B-21
bomber aircraft program, which shall be subdivided, at
a minimum, according to the following:
(A) Technology readiness levels of major
components, and associated risks and key
demonstration events through maturity
(technology readiness level 7) for baseline and
modernization efforts.
(B) Engine design maturity, and plans and
progress of engine test events.
(C) Software development progress and related
metrics, including--
(i) percent of capabilities complete
and system features complete; and
(ii) software quality metrics.
(D) Manufacturing progress and related
metrics for the prime contractor and key
suppliers, including--
(i) manufacturing readiness levels
through level 8;
(ii) touch labor hours; and
(iii) scrap, rework, and repair.
(E) System verification and key ground and
flight test events for developmental and
operational testing, including--
(i) percent complete;
(ii) time on condition;
(iii) sorties; and
(iv) test points.
(F) Aircraft reliability, availability, and
maintainability metrics, including--
(i) mean time to repair;
(ii) operational availability;
(iii) mission capable; and
(iv) cost per flying hour.
(G) Operations and sustainment plans and
progress, including--
(i) main operating base setup;
(ii) training system deliveries;
(iii) depot maintenance; and
(iv) technology data packages.
(2) Cost.--A matrix expressing, in six-month
increments, the total cost for the Air Force service
cost position for the engineering and manufacturing
development phase and production lots of the B-21
bomber aircraft, and a matrix expressing the total cost
for the prime contractor's estimate for such phase and
production lots, each of which shall be phased over the
entire engineering and manufacturing development period
and subdivided according to the costs of the following:
(A) Air vehicle.
(B) Propulsion.
(C) Mission systems.
(D) Vehicle subsystems.
(E) Air vehicle software.
(F) Systems engineering.
(G) Program management.
(H) System test and evaluation.
(I) Support and training systems.
(J) Contract fee.
(K) Engineering changes.
(L) Direct mission support, including
congressional general reductions.
(M) Government testing.
(c) Semiannual Update of Matrices.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the
date on which the Secretary of the Air Force submits
the matrices required by subsection (a), concurrent
with the submittal of each annual budget request to
Congress under section 1105 of title 31, United States
Code, thereafter, and not later than 180 days after
each such submittal, the Secretary of the Air Force
shall submit to the congressional defense committees
and the Comptroller General updates to the matrices
described in subsection (b).
(2) Elements.--Each update submitted under paragraph
(1) shall detail progress made toward the goals
identified in the matrix described in subsection (b)(1)
and provide updated cost estimates.
(d) Assessment by Comptroller General of the United States.--
Not less frequently than annually, the Comptroller General
shall--
(1) review the sufficiency of each matrix received
under this section; and
(2) submit to the congressional defense committees an
assessment of such matrix, including by identifying
cost, schedule, or performance trends.
(e) Repeal.--Section 238 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 130
Stat. 2067) is repealed.
SEC. 151. BOMBER AIRCRAFT FORCE STRUCTURE AND TRANSITION ROADMAP.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a comprehensive
roadmap detailing the planned force structure, basing,
modernization, and transition strategy for the bomber aircraft
fleet of the Air Force through fiscal year 2040.
(b) Elements.--The roadmap required by subsection (a) shall
include the following:
(1) A detailed schedule and rationale for the planned
divestment of B-1 bomber aircraft, including location-
specific retirements, infrastructure disposition, and
mitigation of any resulting capability gaps.
(2) A transition plan for the operational fielding of
B-21 bomber aircraft, including basing decisions,
training and sustainment plans, operational concepts,
and anticipated initial operational capability and full
operational capability timelines.
(3) A strategy for integrating units of the Air
National Guard and the Air Force Reserve into B-21
bomber aircraft operations, including planned force
structure, association, training, and mobilization
models.
(4) An update on--
(A) modernization efforts for B-52 bomber
aircraft, including engine replacement, radar
upgrades, and digital integration efforts; and
(B) the expected service life and mission
profile of B-52 bomber aircraft through the
2050s.
(5) A detailed timeline with key milestones for each
of the elements described in paragraphs (1) through
(4), including programmatic decision points, resourcing
requirements, risk assessments, and coordination with
other components of the Air Force Global Strike Command
and the Air Combat Command.
(c) Objective.--The roadmap required by subsection (a) shall
support a deliberate and balanced transition to a modernized,
dual-capable bomber aircraft force that ensures long-range
strike capacity, survivability, and deterrence in both nuclear
and conventional mission sets, with a minimum of 100 B-21
bomber aircraft.
(d) Form.--The roadmap required by subsection (a) shall be
submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified
annex.
SEC. 152. REQUIREMENT FOR AN INTELLIGENCE, SURVEILLANCE, AND
RECONNAISSANCE ROADMAP FOR THE AIR FORCE.
(a) In General.--Not later than October 1, 2026, the
Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a comprehensive roadmap detailing the
strategic plan for the development, acquisition, modernization,
and integration of intelligence, surveillance, and
reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities of the Air Force.
(b) Elements.--The roadmap required by subsection (a) shall
include the following:
(1) A strategic assessment of current (as of the date
on which the roadmap is submitted) and projected
intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance
requirements for the Air Force across all domains,
including air, space, and cyberspace.
(2) An inventory of current (as of the date on which
the roadmap is submitted) intelligence, surveillance,
and reconnaissance platforms, sensors, and associated
data-processing systems, including the mission
capabilities, operational status, and expected service
life for each.
(3) A plan for the modernization or divestment of
legacy airborne intelligence, surveillance, and
reconnaissance systems, with individualized
justification of the modernization or divestment plan
for each such legacy system.
(4) A detailed outline of planned investments and
capabilities in emerging intelligence, surveillance,
and reconnaissance technologies, including--
(A) artificial intelligence;
(B) machine learning;
(C) space-based intelligence, surveillance,
and reconnaissance; and
(D) autonomous or remotely piloted platforms.
(5) An assessment of the integration of intelligence,
surveillance, and reconnaissance data into command and
control networks, including interoperability with
joint, interagency, and allied partners.
(6) A risk assessment identifying potential
capability gaps, threats, and mitigation strategies.
(7) A description of the roles and responsibilities
of the components of the intelligence, surveillance,
and reconnaissance effort of the Air Force in
implementing the roadmap.
(8) A proposed timeline and milestones for the
implementation of the roadmap over the next ten fiscal
years.
SEC. 153. REPORT ON THE F-47 ADVANCED FIGHTER AIRCRAFT PROGRAM.
(a) In General.--Not later than March 1, 2027, the Secretary
of the Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report on the F-47 advanced fighter aircraft
program.
(b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall
include following:
(1) A description of the F-47 aircraft program,
including system requirements, employment concepts, and
projected costs, schedule, and funding requirements
over the period covered by the program objective
memorandum process for fiscal years 2028 through 2034.
(2) The acquisition strategy for the F-47 program of
record, including consideration of implementing a
middle tier acquisition pathway or major capability
acquisition pathway (as such terms are defined in
Department of Defense Instruction 5000.85, titled
``Major Capability Acquisition'' and issued on August
6, 2020 (or a successor instruction)).
(3) A proposed fielding strategy for the F-47
aircraft, including--
(A) estimated force structure requirements;
(B) strategic basing considerations;
(C) an estimate of military construction
requirements;
(D) an estimate of personnel training
requirements; and
(E) a strategy for integrating units of the
Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve into
F-47 fighter aircraft operations, including
planned force structure, association, training,
and mobilization models.
(c) Form.--The report required under subsection (a) shall be
submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified
annex.
SEC. 154. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS PENDING REPORT ON
ACQUISITION STRATEGY FOR AIRBORNE COMMAND POST
CAPABILITY.
Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for operation and
maintenance, Air Force, and available to the Office of the
Secretary of the Air Force for travel expenses, not more than
80 percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which
the Secretary, in consultation with the Commander of the United
States Strategic Command, submits to the congressional defense
committees a report on the acquisition strategy of the Air
Force to maintain the Airborne Command Post capability,
including--
(1) options to expand production of the C-130J-30
Super Hercules aircraft to provide additional airframes
to preserve the Airborne Command Post capability; and
(2) an outline of the future relationship of the
Airborne Command Post capability with the Secondary
Launch Platform-Airborne effort.
Subtitle E--Defense-wide, Joint, and Multiservice Matters
SEC. 161. REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO EXECUTIVE AIRLIFT AIRCRAFT.
(a) Analysis of Alternatives.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense, in
consultation with the Secretaries of the military
departments, shall conduct an analysis of alternatives
to identify potential solutions for the
recapitalization of the executive airlift aircraft
fleets of the Armed Forces. In conducting such
analysis, the Secretary of Defense shall seek to
identify aircraft solutions that have capabilities
comparable to the capabilities of commercial passenger
aircraft in terms of range.
(2) Timeline.--The Secretary of Defense shall--
(A) initiate the analysis of alternatives
required under paragraph (1) not later than 30
days after the date of the enactment of this
Act; and
(B) complete such analysis not later than
April 1, 2026.
(3) Report.--Not later than 60 days after completing
the analysis of alternatives required under paragraph
(1), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the
House of Representatives a report on the results of the
analysis.
(b) Responsibilities.--
(1) In general.--Section 120(b) of title 10, United
States Code, is amended--
(A) by striking paragraph (2);
(B) by redesignating paragraph (3) as
paragraph (4); and
(C) by inserting after paragraph (1) the
following new paragraphs:
``(2) The Secretary of Defense shall establish standards for
prioritizing access to executive aircraft controlled by the
Secretaries of the military departments among authorized users
of such aircraft within the Federal Government.
``(3) The Secretary of Defense shall assign a career
appointee (as that term is defined in section 3132(a) of title
5) in the Senior Executive Service of the Department of Defense
to coordinate the efficient tasking of executive aircraft
controlled by the Secretaries of the military departments and
compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and guidance
relating to such aircraft, including the standards established
under paragraph (2). The career appointee shall, as determined
by the Secretary of Defense, have knowledge and experience
relating to executive aircraft, including familiarity with the
executive aircraft fleets controlled by the Secretaries of the
military departments and procedures for the prioritization of
executive aircraft users.''.
(2) Timelines.--The Secretary of Defense shall--
(A) establish the standards required by
paragraph (2) of such section 120(b) (as
amended by this section) not later than
December 1, 2025; and
(B) assign the career appointee required by
paragraph (3) of such section 120(b) (as
amended by this section) not later than January
1, 2026.
SEC. 162. AMENDMENTS TO PROHIBITION ON OPERATION, PROCUREMENT, AND
CONTRACTING RELATED TO FOREIGN-MADE LIGHT DETECTION
AND RANGING.
Section 164 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 10 U.S.C. 4651 note
prec.) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
striking ``shall not operate'' and inserting
``may not operate,'';
(B) by amending paragraph (1) to read as
follows:
``(1) covered LiDAR technology; or''; and
(C) in paragraph (2), by inserting
``covered'' before ``LiDAR technology'';
(2) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection
(f);
(3) by inserting after subsection (d) the following
new subsection:
``(e) Mitigation of Risk of Use of Covered LiDAR
Technology.--
``(1) Strategy required.--The Secretary of Defense
shall develop a strategy to mitigate the risk to the
Department of Defense of the use of covered LiDAR
technology by defense contractors and subcontractors
(at any tier).
``(2) Elements.--In developing the strategy required
by paragraph (1), the Secretary shall--
``(A) publish a list of covered LiDAR
companies in the Federal Register;
``(B) conduct an assessment of the potential
risks to the Department associated with the use
of covered LiDAR technology by defense
contractors, including an assessment of the
severity and likelihood of occurrence of each
such risk and a prioritization of such risks;
and
``(C) solicit input from defense contractors
and subcontractors (at any tier) to identify
effective approaches to reducing or eliminating
use of covered LiDAR technology by such
contractors and subcontractors.
``(3) Implementation.--Not later than June 1, 2027,
the Secretary shall implement the strategy required by
paragraph (1). Such strategy shall actively monitor
risk mitigation measures related to the use of covered
LiDAR technology by defense contractors based on the
assessment conducted and the input received under
paragraph (2).''; and
(4) in subsection (f) (as so redesignated), by
amending paragraph (3) to read as follows:
``(3) The term `covered LiDAR technology' means LiDAR
technology and any related services and equipment--
``(A) manufactured by a covered LiDAR
company;
``(B) uses operating software developed in a
covered foreign country or by an entity
domiciled in a covered foreign country; or
``(C) uses network connectivity or data
storage located in a covered foreign country or
administered by an entity domiciled in a
covered foreign country.''.
SEC. 163. PROHIBITION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR CONTRACT TERMINATION
OR PRODUCTION LINE SHUTDOWN FOR E-7A WEDGETAIL
AIRCRAFT.
None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act
or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for the
Department of Defense may be obligated or expended--
(1) to terminate the mid-tier acquisition rapid
prototype contract for the E-7A aircraft; or
(2) to terminate the operations of, or to prepare to
terminate the operations of, a production line for the
E-7A aircraft.
SEC. 164. LIMITATION ON PROCUREMENT OF KC-46 AIRCRAFT PENDING
CERTIFICATION ON CORRECTION OF DEFICIENCIES.
(a) Limitation.--The Secretary of Defense may not accept or
take delivery of covered KC-46 aircraft in excess of the
maximum quantity specified in subsection (c) until the
Secretary--
(1) certifies to the congressional defense committees
that the Secretary has developed and is implementing a
plan of corrective actions and milestones to resolve
all Category 1 deficiencies identified with respect to
KC-46 aircraft; and
(2) submits such plan to such committees, which shall
include--
(A) an estimate of the total amount of funds
required to complete implementation of the
plan;
(B) realistic event-driven schedules to
achieve the objectives of the plan; and
(C) a schedule risk assessment to a minimum
of 80 percent confidence level.
(b) Form.--The plan described in subsection (a)(2) shall be
submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified
annex.
(c) Maximum Quantity.--The maximum quantity of covered KC-46
aircraft specified in this subsection is 188 aircraft.
(d) Covered KC-46 Aircraft Defined.--In this section, the
term ``covered KC-46 aircraft'' means new production KC-46
aircraft the procurement of which is fully funded by the United
States.
SEC. 165. PLAN FOR OPEN MISSION SYSTEMS OF F-35 AIRCRAFT.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall develop a
plan to establish an open mission systems computing environment
that is controlled by the Federal Government on the F-35
aircraft of the Department of Defense.
(b) Elements.--The plan required under subsection (a) shall
do the following:
(1) Enable the portability of software applications
between the F-35 aircraft, the F-22 aircraft, and the
Next Generation Air Dominance initiative of the Air
Force.
(2) Enable the integration of new open mission system
software, or changes to existing open mission system
software, with minimal integration work required by the
prime contractor of the air vehicle.
(3) Eliminate or minimize aircraft airworthiness
impacts due to software changes within the open mission
systems computing environment.
(4) Enable the rapid upgrade of onboard processors.
(5) Leverage a Federal Government reference
architecture.
(6) Ensure control by the Federal Government over the
airworthiness and security processes, as well as
ownership by the Federal Government of the open mission
system technical documentation and data rights.
(7) Be capable of connection to all relevant aircraft
apertures sufficient to meet current and future combat
requirements, including cockpit connectivity via
ethernet.
(8) Leverage modern commercial software languages and
techniques necessary to support reliable, high-
throughput, and low-latency use-cases.
(9) Be applicable across all blocks and variants of
the F-35 aircraft.
(c) Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than July 1, 2026, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a report that includes the plan
required under subsection (a).
(2) Form.--The report required under paragraph (1)
shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may
contain a classified annex.
SEC. 166. ANNUAL GAO REVIEWS OF THE F-35 AIRCRAFT PROGRAM.
(a) Annual Reviews and Reports.--Not later than March 1,
2026, and not later than March 1 of each year thereafter
through March 1, 2030, the Comptroller General of the United
States shall--
(1) complete a review of the F-35 aircraft program;
and
(2) submit to the congressional defense committees a
report on the results of the review.
(b) Elements.--Each review and report under subsection (a)
shall include an assessment of--
(1) the cost, scope, and schedule of the F-35
aircraft program and its subprograms;
(2) the status of the efforts of the Department of
Defense to modernize the F-35 aircraft; and
(3) such other matters relating to the F-35 aircraft
program as the Comptroller General determines
appropriate.
TITLE II--RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION
Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations
Sec. 201. Authorization of appropriations.
Subtitle B--Program Requirements, Restrictions, and Limitations
Sec. 211. Modification to authority to award prizes for advanced
technology achievements.
Sec. 212. Modification to mechanisms to provide funds to defense
laboratories and other entities for research and development
of technologies for military missions.
Sec. 213. Program for the enhancement of the research, development,
test, and evaluation centers of the Department of Defense.
Sec. 214. Modification to authority for acquisition, construction, or
furnishing of test facilities and equipment.
Sec. 215. Extension of limitation on availability of funds for
fundamental research collaboration with certain academic
institutions.
Sec. 216. Modification of requirement for Department of Defense policies
for management and certification of Link 16 military tactical
data link network.
Sec. 217. Extension of authority for assignment to Defense Advanced
Research Projects Agency of private sector personnel with
critical research and development expertise.
Sec. 218. Alternative test and evaluation pathway for designated defense
acquisition programs.
Sec. 219. Congressionally directed programs for test and evaluation
oversight.
Sec. 220. Application of software innovation to modernize test and
evaluation infrastructure.
Sec. 221. Review and alignment of standards, guidance, and policies
relating to digital engineering.
Sec. 222. Catalyst Pathfinder Program.
Sec. 223. Modifications to defense research capacity building program.
Sec. 224. National Security and Defense Artificial Intelligence
Institute.
Sec. 225. Advanced robotic automation for munitions manufacturing.
Sec. 226. Evaluation of additional test corridors for hypersonic and
long-range weapons.
Sec. 227. Western regional range complex demonstration.
Sec. 228. Demonstration of near real-time monitoring capabilities to
enhance weapon system platforms.
Sec. 229. Pilot program on modernized health and usage monitoring
systems to address obsolescence in rotary-wing and tiltrotor
aircraft.
Sec. 230. Prohibition on modification of indirect cost rates for
institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations.
Sec. 231. Limitation on availability of funds pending compliance with
requirements relating to the Joint Energetics Transition
Office.
Sec. 232. Limitation on availability of funds for realignment of
research, development, test, and evaluation functions of Joint
conventional armaments and ammunition.
Sec. 233. Limitation on use of funds for certain Navy software.
Sec. 234. Limitation on availability of funds for Under Secretary of
Defense for Research and Engineering pending report on study
results.
Subtitle C--Biotechnology Matters
Sec. 241. Support for research and development of bioindustrial
manufacturing processes.
Sec. 242. Biotechnology Management Office.
Sec. 243. Bioindustrial commercialization program.
Sec. 244. Biotechnology supply chain resiliency program.
Sec. 245. Biological data for artificial intelligence.
Sec. 246. Department of Defense biotechnology strategy.
Sec. 247. Ethical and responsible development and deployment of
biotechnology within the Department of Defense.
Sec. 248. Establishing biobased product merit guidance.
Subtitle D--Plans, Reports, and Other Matters
Sec. 251. Modification of energetic materials strategic plan and
investment strategy of Joint Energetics Transition Office.
Sec. 252. Extension of period for annual reports on critical technology
areas supportive of the National Defense Strategy.
Sec. 253. Quarterly briefings on research, development, test, and
evaluation laboratories and facilities.
Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations
SEC. 201. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal
year 2026 for the use of the Department of Defense for
research, development, test, and evaluation, as specified in
the funding table in section 4201.
Subtitle B--Program Requirements, Restrictions, and Limitations
SEC. 211. MODIFICATION TO AUTHORITY TO AWARD PRIZES FOR ADVANCED
TECHNOLOGY ACHIEVEMENTS.
(a) Authority.--Subsection (a) of section 4025 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended by inserting after ``the Under
Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment,'' the
following: ``the Director of the Defense Innovation Unit,''.
(b) Maximum Amount of Award Prizes.--Subsection (c) of such
section is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1) by striking ``$10,000,000'' and
inserting ``$20,000,000'';
(2) in paragraph (2) by striking ``$1,000,000'' and
inserting ``$2,000,000''; and
(3) in paragraph (3) by striking ``$10,000'' and
inserting ``$20,000''.
(c) Congressional Notification Threshold.--Subsection (g)(1)
of such section is amended by striking ``$10,000,000'' and
inserting ``$20,000,000''.
SEC. 212. MODIFICATION TO MECHANISMS TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO DEFENSE
LABORATORIES AND OTHER ENTITIES FOR RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNOLOGIES FOR MILITARY MISSIONS.
Section 4123 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in the section heading, by inserting ``and test
organizations'' after ``defense laboratories'';
(2) by inserting ``or test organization'' after
``laboratory'' each place it appears;
(3) in subsection (a)(3), by inserting ``or test
organizations'' after ``laboratories''; and
(4) by adding at the end the following new
subsection:
``(d) Test Organization Defined.--In this section, the term
`test organization' means a test organization of the Major
Range and Test Facility Base specified in Department of Defense
Directive 3200.11 or any successor directive.''.
SEC. 213. PROGRAM FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF THE RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT,
TEST, AND EVALUATION CENTERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
DEFENSE.
(a) Making Permanent and Improving Pilot Program for the
Enhancement of the Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation
Centers of the Department of Defense.--Chapter 305 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
following new section:
``Sec. 4145. Program for the enhancement of the research, development,
test, and evaluation centers of the Department of
Defense
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense and the
Secretaries of the military departments shall jointly carry out
a program to demonstrate methods for the more effective
development of technology and management of functions at
eligible centers.
``(b) Eligible Centers.--For purposes of the program, the
eligible centers are--
``(1) the science and technology reinvention
laboratories, as designated by section 4121(b) of this
title;
``(2) the test and evaluation centers which are
activities specified as part of the Major Range and
Test Facility Base in Department of Defense Directive
3200.11 (or any successor document);
``(3) the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency;
``(4) the Defense Innovation Unit; and
``(5) the Strategic Capabilities Office.
``(c) Definition of Responsible Officials Concerned.--For
purposes of this section, the term `responsible official
concerned' means--
``(1) the Assistant Secretary of the Army for
Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, with respect to
matters concerning the Army;
``(2) the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for
Research, Development, and Acquisition, with respect to
matters concerning the Navy and the Marine Corps; or
``(3) the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for
Acquisition, with respect to matters concerning the Air
Force and the Space Force;
``(4) the Deputy Secretary of Defense, with respect
to matters concerning the Defense Advanced Research
Projects Agency, the Defense Innovation Unit, and the
Strategic Capabilities Office, and any other matters
not covered by paragraphs (1), (2), and (3).
``(d) Participation in Program.--
``(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), the head
of each eligible center shall submit to the responsible
official concerned a proposal on, and implement,
alternative and innovative methods of effective
management and operations of eligible centers, rapid
project delivery, support, experimentation,
prototyping, and partnership with universities and
private sector entities--
``(A) to generate greater value and
efficiencies in research and development
activities;
``(B) to enable more efficient and effective
operations of supporting activities, such as--
``(i) facility management,
construction, and repair;
``(ii) business operations;
``(iii) personnel management policies
and practices; and
``(iv) intramural and public
outreach; and
``(C) to enable more rapid deployment of
warfighter capabilities.
``(2) Implementation.--The head of an eligible center
shall implement each method proposed under paragraph
(1) unless such method is disapproved in writing by the
responsible official concerned within 60 days of
receiving the proposal from the eligible center.
``(e) Waiver Authority for Demonstration and
Implementation.--The head of an eligible center may waive any
regulation, restriction, requirement, guidance, policy,
procedure, or departmental instruction that would affect the
implementation of a method proposed under subsection (d)(1),
unless such implementation would be prohibited by a provision
of a Federal statute or common law.''.
(b) Conforming Repeal.--Section 233 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 10
U.S.C. 4141 note prec.) is repealed.
SEC. 214. MODIFICATION TO AUTHORITY FOR ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, OR
FURNISHING OF TEST FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT.
(a) Jointly Funded Projects.--Section 4174 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``A contract of a
military department'' and inserting ``A covered
contract''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new
subsections:
``(d)(1) In a case in which research, developmental, or test
facilities and equipment described in this section are used to
support multiple contracts or programs across different
military departments, other elements of the Department of
Defense, other Federal agencies outside the Department of
Defense, or eligible non-Federal entities, a jointly funded
project may be established.
``(2) Under a jointly funded project, the Secretary of
Defense (or the Secretary's designee) shall enter into a
written agreement with each entity participating in the
project. Each such agreement shall, at a minimum, address the
following:
``(A) Cost sharing arrangements, including the
proportion of total project costs to be borne by each
entity.
``(B) Allocation of access to the facilities and
equipment, including prioritization procedures in cases
of competing demands.
``(C) Management and oversight responsibilities,
including the designation of a lead agency.
``(D) Ownership and intellectual property rights
related to the facilities, equipment, and any resulting
data or inventions.
``(E) Dispute resolution mechanisms.
``(3) A non-Federal entity, including a private company,
academic institution, or non-profit organization, may
participate in a jointly funded project under this subsection
only if the Secretary of Defense determines such participation
is in the national security interest and consistent with
applicable laws and regulations.
``(4) The Secretary of Defense shall issue regulations to
implement this subsection. Such regulations shall include
specific criteria for evaluating proposed jointly funded
projects, standardized agreement templates, and procedures for
ensuring the transparency and accountability of such projects.
``(e) This section applies to contracts funded using funds
appropriated or otherwise made available for--
``(1) research, development, test, and evaluation,
including science and technology funds designated as
budget activity 1 (basic research), budget activity 2
(applied research), and budget activity 3 (advanced
technology development) (as those budget activity
classifications are set forth in volume 2B, chapter 5
of the Department of Defense Financial Management
Regulation (DOD 7000.14-R)); and
``(2) operation and maintenance, to the extent that
such funds are used to support activities authorized
under this section.
``(f) In this section, the term `covered contract' means--
``(1) a contract of a military department; or
``(2) a contract for a jointly funded project as
described subsection (d).''.
(b) Regulations Required.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense
shall issue or revise regulations (as necessary) to implement
the amendments made by subsection (a).
SEC. 215. EXTENSION OF LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR
FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH COLLABORATION WITH CERTAIN
ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS.
Section 238(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 1842) is
amended by inserting ``or fiscal year 2026'' after ``fiscal
year 2025''.
SEC. 216. MODIFICATION OF REQUIREMENT FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
POLICIES FOR MANAGEMENT AND CERTIFICATION OF LINK
16 MILITARY TACTICAL DATA LINK NETWORK.
Section 228(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 4571 note) is
amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ``the Nevada
Test and Training Range, Restricted Area 2508, Warning
Area 151/470, Warning Area 386, and the Joint Pacific
Alaska Range Complex'' and inserting ``military special
use airspace including all prohibited areas, restricted
areas, warning areas, and military operational areas'';
(2) in paragraph (2), in the matter before
subparagraph (A), by striking ``training, and large-
scale exercises.'' and inserting ``regular training,
and large-scale exercises. Under such processes,
approval of Link 16 operations shall be presumed and
denial of Link 16 operations shall be accompanied with
substantiated evidence demonstrating compromise of
safety due to electromagnetic interference.''; and
(3) in paragraph (5), by inserting ``regular'' before
``training''.
SEC. 217. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR ASSIGNMENT TO DEFENSE ADVANCED
RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY OF PRIVATE SECTOR
PERSONNEL WITH CRITICAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
EXPERTISE.
(a) Extension.--Subsection (e) of section 232 of the Carl
Levin and Howard P. ``Buck'' McKeon National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Public Law 113-291; 10
U.S.C. note prec. 4091) is amended by striking ``September 30,
2025'' and inserting ``September 30, 2030''.
(b) Technical Amendment.--Subsection (f)(2) of such section
is amended by striking ``section 2302'' and inserting ``section
3014''.
SEC. 218. ALTERNATIVE TEST AND EVALUATION PATHWAY FOR DESIGNATED
DEFENSE ACQUISITION PROGRAMS.
(a) Authority.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish an
alternative test and evaluation pathway as described in
subsection (b) for covered programs to enhance agility,
accelerate delivery of capabilities, and ensure data-driven
decisionmaking, while maintaining independent oversight of
evaluation outcomes.
(b) Elements.--The pathway required by subsection (a) shall
include the following elements:
(1) For each covered program, the Secretary of the
military department concerned, through its service test
activities, shall--
(A) develop and implement a unified test and
evaluation strategy that aligns developmental
testing and operational testing to a single set
of test objectives that build system
understanding throughout the test program to
more effectively support capability delivery
within rapid prototyping and iterative updates
with early and continuous operational feedback;
(B) develop and implement a test data
strategy that includes--
(i) collection of raw data from
system components during test events
and operational activities, including
submission of industry-derived data
from their development and testing
evolutions;
(ii) evaluation criteria to assess
the mission effects and suitability of
the system based on the data to be
collected, including from live-fire
test events, if applicable;
(iii) a process for independently
validating industry-derived data, if
needed;
(iv) provision of resources for
automated data collection, storage, and
access; and
(v) automated analytics tools to
assess performance trends, reliability,
and maintenance needs;
(C) incorporate, to the maximum extent
practicable, best practices such as--
(i) hardware-in-the-loop testing to
validate system integration;
(ii) continuous data collection from
prototypes and fielded systems to
refine designs and update lifecycle
costs;
(iii) testing subsystem prototypes
throughout system development to assess
their contribution to the mission
effect of the fielded system; and
(iv) integration of supporting or
complementary data from digital twins
or other model-based systems
engineering tools;
(D) define general test and evaluation
objectives and data needs while allowing
detailed execution plans to evolve based on
test results and emerging requirements,
avoiding rigid milestone-driven schedules; and
(E) ensure all raw test data and associated
analytics are owned by the Federal Government,
stored in accessible repositories, and
available to authorized Department entities,
including the Director of Operational Test and
Evaluation, throughout the program lifecycle.
(2) Each such covered program shall be exempt from--
(A) any requirement in law, regulation, or
policy, including Department of Defense
Instruction 5000.02 or other policies, to
develop and submit a test and evaluation master
plan, as long as a unified test and evaluation
strategy and test data strategy are
implemented, as required by subparagraphs (A)
and (B) of paragraph (1);
(B) any requirement in law, regulation, or
policy to conduct any milestone-specific
operational test event, such as the requirement
in section 4171 of title 10, United States
Code, to conduct initial operational test and
evaluation; and
(C) any other test and evaluation
documentation or approval process that the
Secretary determines is inconsistent with the
agile and iterative nature of this pathway.
(c) Role of the Director of Operational Test and
Evaluation.--For each covered program designated for oversight
by the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation, the
Director of Operational Test and Evaluation shall--
(1) provide independent evaluation of test data
across all phases of the program lifecycle, including--
(A) assessing the sufficiency of the
program's test and evaluation strategy and data
strategy to demonstrate military effectiveness;
(B) evaluating whether the program collects
and analyzes sufficient raw data, learns from
test results at a pace relevant to operational
needs, and converges on military effectiveness
based on data trends;
(C) identifying deficiencies in test and
evaluation strategies that risk system
performance, suitability, or survivability; and
(D) providing continuous oversight through
ongoing analysis of test data;
(2) have unrestricted access to all raw test data,
data repositories, and analytics maintained by the
military departments for the covered program;
(3) not require of the covered program--
(A) any specific test plan, execution method,
or documentation format, or any pre-approval of
test and evaluation activities, as a condition
of testing, data collection, or evaluation; or
(B) any Director of Operational Test and
Evaluation-approved test and evaluation master
plan or other pre-execution documentation under
existing policies; and
(4) include in the annual report required under
section 139(h) of title 10, United States Code, a
summary of the adequacy of data strategies, rates of
learning, and risks that aligns with the evaluation
processes established in this section.
(d) Guidance Required.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in
consultation with the Secretaries of the military departments
and the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation, shall
issue guidance to implement the alternative test and evaluation
pathway under this section, including standards for data
strategies and modern testing practices and procedures to
support evaluation by the Director of Operational Test and
Evaluation under subsection (c).
(e) Report.--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
implementation of this section, including an assessment of the
effectiveness of the pathway in accelerating capability
delivery and improving system performance and any
recommendations for expanding or modifying the pathway.
(f) Covered Program Defined.--In this section, the term
``covered program'' means the following:
(1) A defense acquisition program that the Secretary
of Defense designates, on or after the date on which
guidance is issued under subsection (d), for use of the
alternative test and evaluation pathway under this
section.
(2) A defense acquisition program relating to
software and covered hardware initiated on or after the
date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 219. CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED PROGRAMS FOR TEST AND EVALUATION
OVERSIGHT.
(a) Requirement.--The Director of Operational Test and
Evaluation shall include in the annual report required by
section 139(h) of title 10, United States Code, an assessment
of the operational and live fire test and evaluation activities
for--
(1) command and control and data integration
architecture for layered integrated missile defense of
the homeland;
(2) the Joint Fires Network; and
(3) the Cryptographic Modernization Program.
(b) Alternative Pathway.--For any effort under subsection (a)
assigned to the software acquisition pathway pursuant to
section 3603 of title 10, United States Code, the Director of
Operational Test and Evaluation shall assess the effort in
accordance with the alternative test and evaluation pathway
established by section 218 of this Act.
SEC. 220. APPLICATION OF SOFTWARE INNOVATION TO MODERNIZE TEST AND
EVALUATION INFRASTRUCTURE.
(a) Establishment of Digital Test and Evaluation
Environment.--
(1) Program.--The Director of the Test Resource
Management Center, in coordination with the officials
specified in paragraph (4), shall establish and
maintain a digital test and evaluation environment for
developmental and operational testing of warfighting
capabilities.
(2) Requirements.--The digital test and evaluation
environment required under paragraph (1) shall--
(A) incorporate commercially-derived data
management, analysis, and operations software
tools to enable rapid test and evaluation;
(B) enable real-time and iterative data
collection, management, analysis, and feedback
loops across the life cycle of tested systems;
(C) provide secure environments for testing
systems with operational security
sensitivities; and
(D) use a modular open system approach (as
defined in section 4401 of title 10, United
States Code) to ensure the environment can be
accessed by multiple vendors and is
interoperable with multiple data sources, data
formats, and digital tools.
(3) Use of software acquisition pathway.--In
procuring software and covered hardware (as defined in
section 3603 of title 10, United States Code) for the
digital test and evaluation environment required under
paragraph (1), the Director of the Test Resource
Management center shall use a software acquisition
pathway described in section 3603 of title 10, United
States Code.
(4) Officials specified.--The officials specified in
this paragraph are--
(A) the Director of the Defense Innovation
Unit;
(B) the Director of Operational Test and
Evaluation; and
(C) each chief of a covered Armed Force.
(b) Pilot Program to Accelerate Test.--
(1) In general.--The Director of the Defense
Innovation Unit and the Director of the Test Resource
Management Center, in coordination with the Director of
Operational Test and Evaluation, shall jointly carry
out a pilot program to determine how commercial
software can be used to accelerate and improve testing
efforts--
(A) to accelerate continuous integration and
continuous testing of warfighting capabilities
by applying industry best practices and tooling
for scalability, advanced analysis, and data
sharing; and
(B) to enable continuous and iterative
testing throughout capability design,
development, engineering, and fielding.
(2) Reports required.--The Director of the Defense
Innovation Unit and the Director of the Test Resource
Management Center, in coordination with the Director of
Operational Test and Evaluation, shall--
(A) not later than 120 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, submit to the
congressional defense committees an interim
report that includes an implementation plan for
the pilot program under paragraph (1); and
(B) following submittal of the report under
subparagraph (A), but not later than 270 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act,
submit to the committees a report on the
progress of the pilot program, which shall
include a description of--
(i) the metrics used to measure the
performance of commercial software
under the program;
(ii) the initial findings of the
program; and
(iii) based on such findings, any
identified roadblocks or limitations to
using commercial software and digital
tools for accelerated testing.
(3) Termination.--The authority to carry out the
pilot program under this subsection shall terminate
five years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(c) Covered Armed Force Defined.--In this section, the term
``covered Armed Force'' means the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine
Corps, and Space Force.
SEC. 221. REVIEW AND ALIGNMENT OF STANDARDS, GUIDANCE, AND POLICIES
RELATING TO DIGITAL ENGINEERING.
(a) Review Required.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, each Secretary of a
military department, in coordination with the officials
specified in subsection (c), shall complete a
comprehensive review of the standards, guidance, and
policies relating to digital engineering within the
covered Armed Forces under the jurisdiction of that
Secretary.
(2) Elements.--Each review under paragraph (1) shall
include, with respect to the covered Armed Forces under
the jurisdiction of the Secretary concerned, the
following:
(A) A review of the reference architectures,
standards, and best practices for the use of
digital engineering tools (including digital
twins and digital threads) as in effect at the
time of the review, including standards for the
use of such tools at all stages of program
design, development, and testing.
(B) Identification of the current standards
guiding the use of such digital engineering
tools, at all stages of program design,
development, and testing.
(C) Assessment of--
(i) the extent to which the use of
such standards and related governance
structures is consistent across the
covered Armed Forces under the
jurisdiction of the Secretary
concerned; and
(ii) the level of interoperability of
such standards across such Armed
Forces.
(D) Identification of best practices for
digital engineering within each such Armed
Force.
(E) Recommendations for improvements to the
use of digital engineering tools in each such
Armed Force.
(b) Development of Standard Reference Architecture.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the
date on which the Secretary of a military department
completes the review required under subsection (a), the
Secretary shall develop and implement a standard
reference architecture to guide the use of, and best
practices for, digital engineering for program design,
development, and testing within each covered Armed
Force under the jurisdiction of that Secretary. Each
reference architecture shall include--
(A) a framework and clear requirements for
developing and deploying digital engineering
tools across program lifecycles;
(B) defined standards for data management and
modeling; and
(C) consideration for either consensus-based
standards or nonconsensus-based standards,
depending on what is determined to be in the
best interests of the government based on the
ability to adopt such standards quickly and
prevent technology vendor lock.
(2) Periodic review.--Not less frequently than once
every three years following implementation of the
standard reference architecture required under
paragraph (1), but ending on September 30, 2034, each
Secretary of a military department shall--
(A) conduct periodic reviews of the reference
architecture to ensure it effectively addresses
advancements in technology and evolving
operational needs; and
(B) if necessary, modify the reference
architecture to address such advancements and
needs.
(3) Approval and certification required.--Before a
reference architecture may be implemented under this
subsection, the Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment, in coordination with the
Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering
and the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation,
shall--
(A) review and approve the reference
architecture; and
(B) submit certification of such approval to
the Secretary of the military department
concerned.
(4) Recommendations for further standardization.--
Based on the reviews conducted under paragraph (3), the
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment, in coordination with the Under Secretary
of Defense for Research and Engineering and the
Director of Operational Test and Evaluation, shall--
(A) identify and develop recommendations
regarding areas in which further
standardization of reference architectures
across the covered Armed Forces may be
feasible; and
(B) submit such recommendations to the
Secretaries of the military departments.
(c) Officials Specified.--The officials specified in this
subsection are the following:
(1) The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
and Sustainment.
(2) The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
Engineering.
(3) The Director of Operational Test and Evaluation.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered Armed Forces'' means the Army,
Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force.
(2) The term ``reference architecture'' means an
authoritative source of information about a specific
subject area that guides and constrains the
instantiations of multiple architectures and solutions,
as described in the guidance of the Office of the
Assistant Secretary of Defense titled ``Reference
Architecture Description'', dated June 2010, or any
successor to such guidance.
SEC. 222. CATALYST PATHFINDER PROGRAM.
(a) Establishment.--Not later than January 1, 2027, the
Secretary of the Army shall establish a program that--
(1) creates partnerships between operational units of
the Army and research universities to provide a
platform for university-based researchers and small
businesses to collaborate directly with soldiers on
innovative applied research and development; and
(2) integrates soldiers into the problem
identification process and early-stage development
efforts to ensure technical solutions are meeting
soldier needs and enhancing lethality.
(b) Activities.--In carrying out the program, the Secretary
shall--
(1) establish activities at select divisions of the
Army to accelerate the incorporation of soldier
insights into capability development;
(2) establish policies that streamline collaboration
between soldiers, Army Transformation and Training
Command, research universities, and small businesses;
(3) establish a governance board that includes
representatives from the research, development, test,
and evaluation, acquisition, requirements, and research
university communities; and
(4) promote transition of successful program projects
to Army programs.
(c) Inclusion in Future-years Defense Program.--The program
shall be treated as a research, development, test, and
evaluation activity in the Army's input to the future-years
defense program submitted to Congress under section 221 of
title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 223. MODIFICATIONS TO DEFENSE RESEARCH CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAM.
(a) In General.--For fiscal year 2026 and each fiscal year
thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that all
funding opportunities executed in Program Element 0601228D8Z,
or successor program element, shall include separate funding
solicitations each focused toward--
(1) Historically Black Colleges and Universities and
Tribal Colleges and Universities; and
(2) Minority-Serving Institutions that are not
described in paragraph (1).
(b) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``Historically Black College or
University'' has the meaning given the term ``part B
institution'' in section 322 of the Higher Education
Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1061).
(2) The term ``Minority-Serving Institution'' means
an eligible institution described in section 371(a) of
the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067q(a)).
(3) The term ``Tribal College or University'' has the
meaning given the term in section 316(b) of the Higher
Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1059c(b)).
SEC. 224. NATIONAL SECURITY AND DEFENSE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
INSTITUTE.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense may establish one
or more National Security and Defense Artificial Intelligence
Institutes (referred to in this section as ``Institutes'') at
eligible host institutions.
(b) Institute Described.--A National Security and Defense
Artificial Intelligence Institute referred to in subsection (a)
is an artificial intelligence research institute that--
(1) is focused on a cross-cutting challenge or
foundational science for artificial intelligence
systems in the national security and defense sector;
(2) establishes partnerships among public and private
organizations, including, as appropriate, Federal
agencies, institutions of higher education, including
community colleges, nonprofit research organizations,
Federal laboratories, State, local, and Tribal
governments, and industry, including the Defense
Industrial Base and startup companies;
(3) has the potential to create an innovation
ecosystem, or enhance existing ecosystems, to translate
Institute research into applications and products used
to enhance national security and defense capabilities;
(4) supports interdisciplinary research and
development across multiple institutions of higher
education and organizations; and
(5) supports workforce development in artificial
intelligence related disciplines in the United States.
(c) Financial Assistance Authorized.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense may award
financial assistance to an eligible host institution,
or consortia thereof, to establish and support one or
more Institutes.
(2) Use of funds.--Financial assistance awarded under
paragraph (1) may be used by an Institute for--
(A) managing and making available to
researchers accessible, curated, standardized,
secure, and privacy protected data sets from
the public and private sectors for the purposes
of training and testing artificial intelligence
systems and for research using artificial
intelligence systems with regard to national
security and defense;
(B) developing and managing testbeds for
artificial intelligence systems, including
sector-specific test beds, designed to enable
users to evaluate artificial intelligence
systems prior to deployment;
(C) conducting research and education
activities involving artificial intelligence
systems to solve challenges with national
security implications;
(D) providing or brokering access to
computing resources, networking, and data
facilities for artificial intelligence research
and development relevant to the Institute's
research goals;
(E) providing technical assistance to users,
including software engineering support, for
artificial intelligence research and
development relevant to the Institute's
research goals;
(F) engaging in outreach and engagement to
broaden participation in artificial
intelligence research and the artificial
intelligence workforce; and
(G) such other activities as may determined
by the Secretary of Defense.
(3) Duration.--Financial assistance under paragraph
(1) shall be awarded for a five-year period, and may be
renewed for not more than one additional five-year
period.
(4) Application for financial assistance.--An
eligible host institution or consortia thereof seeking
financial assistance under paragraph (1) shall submit
to the Secretary of Defense an application at such
time, in such manner, and containing such information
as the Secretary may require.
(5) Competitive, merit review.--In awarding financial
assistance under paragraph (1), the Secretary of
Defense shall use a competitive, merit-based review
process.
(6) Collaboration.--In awarding financial assistance
under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense may
collaborate with other departments and agencies of the
Federal Government with missions that relate to or have
the potential to be affected by the national security
implications of artificial intelligence systems.
(7) Limitation.--No financial assistance authorized
in this section shall be awarded to an entity outside
of the United States. All recipients of financial
assistance under this section, including subgrantees,
shall be based in the United States and shall meet such
other eligibility criteria as may be established by the
Secretary of Defense.
(d) Definition.--In this section, the term ``eligible host
institution'' means--
(1) an institution of higher education (as defined in
section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20
U.S.C. 1002)) in the United States that conducts
research sponsored by the Department of Defense; or
(2) a senior military college (as defined in section
2111a(f) of title 10, United States Code).
SEC. 225. ADVANCED ROBOTIC AUTOMATION FOR MUNITIONS MANUFACTURING.
(a) Program Required.--The Secretary of the Army shall carry
out a program to support the maturation and expansion of
robotic automation capabilities for munitions manufacturing at
government-owned, contractor-operated production facilities.
(b) Objectives.--The objectives of the program under
subsection (a) shall include the following:
(1) The design and integration of inherently safe,
scalable robotic load, assemble, and pack (LAP) systems
for munitions production.
(2) The demonstration of increased throughput and
production capacity, while reducing manual handling of
energetic materials.
(3) The development of cyber-hardened data
infrastructure for secure integration of factory-floor
operations with enterprise systems.
(4) Support for workforce upskilling and training in
robotics, automation, and advanced manufacturing
technologies.
(5) The evaluation of applicability across multiple
munition types and organic industrial base sites.
(c) Coordination.--In carrying out the program under
subsection (a), the Secretary of the Army shall coordinate with
the Joint Program Executive Office Armaments and Ammunition and
other relevant components of the Department of the Army.
(d) Briefing.--Not later than March 1, 2026, the Secretary of
the Army shall provide the congressional defense committees a
briefing on the program carried out under subsection (a). Such
briefing shall cover--
(1) the progress made under the program;
(2) lessons learned; and
(3) recommendations for the wider adoption of robotic
automation technologies within the defense industrial
base.
SEC. 226. EVALUATION OF ADDITIONAL TEST CORRIDORS FOR HYPERSONIC AND
LONG-RANGE WEAPONS.
(a) Evaluation Required.--To assess impact effectiveness and
increase the cadence of testing and training for long-range and
hypersonic systems, the Secretary of Defense shall, acting
through the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
Engineering and the Director of the Test Resource Management
Center and in consultation with requirements owners of long-
range and hypersonic systems of the Armed Forces, evaluate--
(1) the comparative advantages of episodic and
permanent special activity airspace designated by the
Federal Aviation Administration for use by the
Department of Defense suitable for the test and
training of long-range and hypersonic systems;
(2) requirements for continental test ranges,
including--
(A) attributes, including live, virtual, and
constructive capabilities;
(B) scheduling and availability;
(C) safety;
(D) end strength;
(E) facilities, infrastructure, radar, and
related systems;
(F) launch locations;
(G) impact areas; and
(H) such other characteristics as the
Secretary considers appropriate; and
(3) potential enhancements to existing Federal
Government facilities needed to enable use of these
facilities by the Department of Defense for testing and
research of hypersonic systems.
(b) Briefing.--Not later than December 1, 2026, the Secretary
shall provide to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate
and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives a briefing on the findings of the Secretary
with respect to the evaluation conducted pursuant to subsection
(a), including an assessment of the completion date.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``impact area'' means the point at which
a test terminates.
(2) The term ``launch location'' means the point from
which a test is initiated.
SEC. 227. WESTERN REGIONAL RANGE COMPLEX DEMONSTRATION.
(a) Demonstration Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall
carry out a demonstration project under which the Secretary--
(1) interconnects ranges or training sites in the
western States; and
(2) uses such interconnected ranges and sites as a
joint multi-domain kinetic and non-kinetic testing and
training environment for the military departments.
(b) Use of Existing Ranges and Capabilities.-- In carrying
out the project under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense
shall use ranges, testing sites, and related capabilities that
are in existence as of the date of the enactment of this Act.
(c) Activities.--The range complex established under
subsection (a) shall be capable of facilitating testing and
training in the following:
(1) Electromagnetic spectrum operations.
(2) Electromagnetic warfare.
(3) Operations that blend kinetic and non-kinetic
effects.
(4) Joint All Domain Command and Control (commonly
known as ``JADC2'').
(5) Information warfare, including--
(A) intelligence, surveillance, and
reconnaissance;
(B) offensive and defensive cyber operations;
(C) space operations;
(D) psychological operations;
(E) public affairs; and
(F) weather operations.
(d) Timeline for Completion of Initial Demonstration.--In
carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall
seek to complete an initial demonstration, interconnecting two
or more ranges or testing sites of two or more military
departments in the western States, not later than one year
after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(e) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide
to the congressional defense committees a briefing on--
(1) a phased implementation plan and design for
connecting ranges and testing sites in the western
States as required under subsection (a), including the
initial demonstration required by subsection (d);
(2) how the design architecture of the plan is in
alignment with recommendations of the most recent
Electromagnetic Spectrum Superiority Strategy of the
Department of Defense; and
(3) how the design architecture is expected to
support high-periodicity training, testing, research,
and development.
(f) Western State Defined.--In this section, the term
``western State'' means a State located west of the Mississippi
River.
(g) Termination.--This section shall terminate on September
30, 2028.
SEC. 228. DEMONSTRATION OF NEAR REAL-TIME MONITORING CAPABILITIES TO
ENHANCE WEAPON SYSTEM PLATFORMS.
(a) Demonstration.--Subject to the availability of
appropriations, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with
the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
and the service acquisition executives, shall carry out a
demonstration to equip selected weapon system platforms with
onboard, near real-time, end-to-end serial bus and radio
frequency monitoring capabilities to detect cyber threats and
improve maintenance efficiency.
(b) Phases.--The Secretary of Defense shall implement the
demonstration under subsection (a) in phases as follows:
(1) Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall--
(A) select not fewer than three weapon system
platforms for initial participation in the
demonstration, prioritizing the MH-60R and MQ-9
aircraft fleets and using the priorities
identified under section 1559 of the James M.
Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 10 U.S.C.
2224 note); and
(B) complete the initial deployment of
monitoring capabilities to such platforms.
(2) Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall extend
monitoring capabilities to the complete fleets of
selected platforms and complete initial data collection
and analysis from all participating platforms.
(c) Report Required.--
(1) In general.--Not later than January 1, 2027, the
Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report on the findings of the Secretary
with respect to the demonstration conducted pursuant to
subsection (a).
(2) Contents.--The report submitted pursuant to
paragraph (1) shall include the following:
(A) The effectiveness of the monitoring
capabilities with respect to--
(i) cyber threat detection;
(ii) maintenance efficiency; and
(iii) operational readiness and
mission capable rates.
(B) Specific recommendations regarding--
(i) whether near real-time monitoring
capabilities should be implemented
across additional Department weapon
system platforms;
(ii) if additional implementation is
recommended, which specific weapon
system platforms should receive
priority for such implementation, along
with the estimated costs and funding
requirements;
(iii) an analysis of the advisability
of developing a program for
implementing such capabilities,
including potential risks, benefits,
and trade-offs; and
(iv) proposed metrics for measuring
successful implementation and
operational effectiveness.
(3) Form of report.--The report submitted pursuant to
paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form
but may include a classified annex.
SEC. 229. PILOT PROGRAM ON MODERNIZED HEALTH AND USAGE MONITORING
SYSTEMS TO ADDRESS OBSOLESCENCE IN ROTARY-WING AND
TILTROTOR AIRCRAFT.
(a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army and Secretary
of the Navy may establish and carry out a pilot program to
evaluate commercially available, next-generation Health and
Usage Monitoring Systems (referred to in this section as
``HUMS'') technologies intended to address obsolescence issues
affecting legacy HUMS currently installed on Army and Marine
Corps rotary-wing and tiltrotor aircraft.
(b) Objectives.--In conducting the pilot program, the
Secretary of the Army and Secretary of the Navy shall assess
whether modernized HUMS technologies--
(1) effectively mitigate obsolescence risks
associated with legacy HUMS systems;
(2) enhance the operational readiness, availability,
and sustainment of Army and Marine Corps rotary-wing
and tiltrotor aircraft; and
(3) deliver advanced predictive analytics
capabilities, reducing maintenance burden and lifecycle
costs.
(c) Duration.--The pilot program shall be carried out for a
period not exceeding one year.
(d) Report.--Not later than 90 days after completion of the
pilot program, the Secretary of the Army and Secretary of the
Navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a
report summarizing--
(1) the pilot program results, including
effectiveness in addressing obsolescence, improving
predictive maintenance, and enhancing readiness and
aircraft availability; and
(2) recommendations regarding broader adoption of
evaluated HUMS technologies across the Army and Marine
Corps rotary-wing and tiltrotor aircraft fleet.
SEC. 230. PROHIBITION ON MODIFICATION OF INDIRECT COST RATES FOR
INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND NONPROFIT
ORGANIZATIONS.
(a) Prohibition.--The Secretary of Defense may not change or
modify indirect cost rates (otherwise known as facilities and
administration cost rates) for Department of Defense grants and
contracts awarded to institutions of higher education and
nonprofit organizations (as those terms are defined in part 200
of title 2, Code of Federal Regulations) until the Secretary
makes the certification described under subsection (b).
(b) Certification.--A certification under this subsection is
a certification to the congressional defense committees that
the Department of Defense--
(1) working with the extramural research community,
including representatives from universities, university
associations, independent research institutes, and
private foundations, has developed an alternative
indirect cost model that has--
(A) reduced the indirect cost rate for all
applicable institutions of higher education and
nonprofit organizations (compared to indirect
rates for fiscal year 2025); and
(B) optimized payment of legitimate and
essential indirect costs involved in conducting
Department of Defense research to ensure
transparency and efficiency for Department of
Defense-funded grants and contracts; and
(2) established an implementation plan with adequate
transition time to change budgeting and accounting
processes for affected institutions of higher education
and nonprofit organizations.
SEC. 231. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS PENDING COMPLIANCE WITH
REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE JOINT ENERGETICS
TRANSITION OFFICE.
(a) Limitation.--Of the funds described in subsection (b),
not more than 80 percent may be obligated or expended until the
date on which the Secretary of Defense--
(1) establishes a Joint Energetics Transition Office
as required under section 148 of title 10, United
States Code;
(2) provides that Office with the staff and other
resources necessary to effectively carry out the
responsibilities specified in subsection (c) of such
section; and
(3) submits to the congressional defense committees
the reports required under subsections (b) and (c) of
section 241 of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat.
208).
(b) Funds Described.--The funds described in this subsection
are funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for the
Department of Defense and available for travel expenses for any
of the following:
(1) The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment.
(2) The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for
Research and Engineering.
SEC. 232. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR REALIGNMENT OF
RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION
FUNCTIONS OF JOINT CONVENTIONAL ARMAMENTS AND
AMMUNITION.
(a) Limitation.--None of the funds authorized to be
appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal
year 2026 for the Department of Defense may be obligated or
expended to disestablish, or modify the duties assigned to, an
organization responsible (as of the date of the enactment of
this Act) for research, development, test, and evaluation
functions of Joint conventional armaments and ammunition until
a period of 180 days has elapsed following the date on which
the report required under subsection (b) is submitted to the
congressional defense committees.
(b) Report Required.--Not later than November 1, 2026, the
Secretary of the Army shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report that includes the following with respect to
the proposed realignment of functions described in subsection
(a):
(1) An explanation of whether Army personnel,
including contractors, would be required to relocate to
a new location and if so an estimate of how many
personnel would relocate and to what locations.
(2) An explanation of whether the Army expects to
build new facilities and infrastructure at new
locations to accomplish the research, development,
test, and evaluation functions of Joint conventional
armaments and ammunition and, if so, identification
of--
(A) what new facilities and infrastructure
would have to be constructed; and
(B) where such facilities and infrastructure
would be constructed.
(3) A detailed estimate of the costs of relocating
personnel and equipment and constructing new facilities
and infrastructure.
(4) A detailed explanation of the efficiencies, if
any, that the Army expects to realize by realigning the
research, development, test, and evaluation functions
of Joint conventional armaments and ammunition.
SEC. 233. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR CERTAIN NAVY SOFTWARE.
None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act
or otherwise made available may be obligated or expended to
develop, procure, or operate the autonomy baseline manager or
the common control system of the Navy for a proposed unmanned
surface vessel program unless, with respect to that program--
(1) the Secretary of the Navy submits to the
congressional defense committees--
(A) the original baseline schedule of key
capability deliverables and the current
schedule as of the date of submission;
(B) the original cost estimate and the
current cost estimate as of the date of
submission, including the total funding
received for the program;
(C) all reports of test and experimentation
events, including a comparison of performance
to alternative industry capabilities;
(D) the unaltered assessment of the Defense
Innovation Unit on a market assessment of
industry capabilities compared to the
capabilities of the autonomy baseline manager
and the common control system of the Navy; and
(E) an assessment that the program is
delivering new capabilities at a pace and
quality that meets or exceeds industry
capabilities; and
(2) the Chief of Naval Operations validates to the
congressional defense committees that the program meets
operational user needs of the Navy.
SEC. 234. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR UNDER SECRETARY OF
DEFENSE FOR RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING PENDING REPORT
ON STUDY RESULTS.
Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for operation and
maintenance, Defense-wide, and available to the Office of the
Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering for
travel expenses, not more than 80 percent may be obligated or
expended until the date on which the Under Secretary submits to
the congressional defense committees the report required by
section 245(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 1850).
Subtitle C--Biotechnology Matters
SEC. 241. SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF BIOINDUSTRIAL
MANUFACTURING PROCESSES.
Section 215 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 10
U.S.C. 4841 note) is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsections (d) through (f) as
subsections (e) through (g), respectively; and
(2) by inserting after subsection (c) the following
new subsection:
``(d) Funding.--Funds authorized to be appropriated or
otherwise made available to the Department of Defense for
research, development, test, and evaluation may be used to
carry out the activities described in subsection (c), including
the design and construction activities described in subsection
(c).''.
SEC. 242. BIOTECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT OFFICE.
(a) Designation of Senior Official.--Not later than 90 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Defense shall designate a senior official, with relevant
biotechnology experience, from a position within the Department
of Defense that was in effect on the day before the date of the
enactment of this Act, to--
(1) be the senior official for biotechnology issues;
(2) be the head of the Biotechnology Management
Office established under subsection (b); and
(3) carry out the responsibilities for the office in
subsection (c).
(b) Establishment of Biotechnology Management Office.--Not
later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this
Act, the Secretary of Defense shall, with input from the senior
official designated under subsection (a), charter and
establish, under the authority, direction, and control of the
Deputy Secretary of Defense, a Biotechnology Management Office
to foster the development, acquisition, and sustainment of
broad-based biotechnology capabilities for the Department.
(c) Responsibilities.--The office established under
subsection (b) shall be responsible for the following:
(1) Maintaining and executing the Defense
Biotechnology Strategy required by section 246,
including development and execution of a long-term
research, development, acquisition, and sustainment
roadmap.
(2) Updating policies and guidance within the
Department relating to the acquisition, adoption, and
transition of biotechnology-based products into
Department use.
(3) Coordinating with activities across the
Department, the Federal Government, industry, academia,
and international partners relating to biotechnology.
(4) Proposing options for streamlining the regulatory
or acquisition process of the Department.
(5) Conducting, as may be needed, global competition
analyses, net assessment, or forecasting to support
decisionmakers on biotechnology advances.
(6) Supporting the development of public-private
partnerships with academia, industry, and other State
and local government partners, including through the
development or fostering of regionally focused
innovation ecosystems.
(7) Identifying biotechnology workforce and training
gaps across the workforce of the Department.
(8) Such other responsibilities as the Secretary
considers appropriate.
(d) Sunset.--This section shall terminate on September 30,
2030.
(e) Briefing.--Not later than 30 days after the designation
of the senior official pursuant to subsection (a), the
Secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees
a briefing on the proposed scope of the charter for the office
to be established pursuant to subsection (b), as well as
implementation plans for preliminary activities the office will
pursue during the proceeding one-year period.
SEC. 243. BIOINDUSTRIAL COMMERCIALIZATION PROGRAM.
(a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense may
establish a program to support the expansion of the domestic
capacity for bioindustrial manufacturing of critical
biomanufactured products at a commercial level through awards
to entities for establishing, upgrading, and retooling of
bioindustrial manufacturing facilities.
(b) Awards.--
(1) In general.--An entity seeking an award under the
program shall submit to the Secretary an application at
such time, in such manner, and containing such
information as the Secretary determines appropriate.
(2) Competitive awards.--The Secretary shall make
each award under the program to an entity in a
competitive manner.
(3) Award criteria.--In selecting entities to receive
awards under the program, the Secretary shall consider
the following criteria:
(A) The potential of the technology of such
entity to improve domestic resilience and
protect critical supply chains with
biomanufactured products.
(B) How the technology of such entity could
help meet the demand for the capabilities
required by the next generation of warfighters.
(C) The ability of the bioindustrial
manufacturing facility with respect to which
such entity is seeking such award to be
repurposed and the range of products that such
bioindustrial manufacturing facility is capable
of producing.
(D) Whether the bioindustrial manufacturing
facility with respect to which such entity is
seeking such award supports the goal of wide
geographic distribution of bioindustrial
manufacturing facilities across the United
States.
(E) Whether the bioindustrial manufacturing
facility with respect to which such entity is
seeking such award is located in geographic
proximity to sources of input materials for the
production of critical biomanufactured products
or areas with established biomanfuacturing
capabilities.
(F) Such additional considerations that the
Secretary deems appropriate.
(4) Use of award funds.--A recipient of an award
under the program may use funds received under such
award for the establishment, upgrading, or retooling of
one or more bioindustrial manufacturing facilities to
produce critical biomanufactured products, including
the development of business or technical plans related
to such establishment, upgrading, or retooling.
(c) Oversight.--If the Secretary establishes the program, the
Secretary shall establish reporting requirements for recipients
of awards under the program which shall include requirements
for periodic reports on the following:
(1) The progress of the recipient in establishing,
upgrading, or retooling the bioindustrial manufacturing
facility with respect to which such recipient received
such award.
(2) The estimated timeline and funding requirements
for the recipient to begin biomanufacturing at the
bioindustrial manufacturing facility described in
paragraph (1).
(3) The products, including the critical
biomanufactured products, that are or will be produced
at the bioindustrial manufacturing facility described
in paragraph (1).
(4) The progress of the recipient in entering into an
agreement with the Department of Defense or an element
thereof to provide critical biomanufactured products
that are or will be produced at the bioindustrial
manufacturing facility described in paragraph (1) once
such bioindustrial manufacturing facility begins
biomanufacturing.
(d) Reports to Congress.--
(1) Initial report.--Not later than 90 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall
submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the
plan of the Secretary for allocating amounts
appropriated to the Department of Defense to fund the
program.
(2) Annual reports.--Not later than one year after
the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually
thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the
House of Representatives a report on the activities
under the program, including the following:
(A) A list of the awards made under the
program as of the date on which the report is
submitted, including, for each such award--
(i) the name of the entity that
received the award;
(ii) the location of the
bioindustrial manufacturing facility
with respect to which such entity
received the award;
(iii) the amount of the award,
disaggregated by the initial amount of
the award and any additional amounts
provided under the award;
(iv) an explanation of the criteria
supporting making the award to such
entity, including a description of any
notable technologies of such entity
relevant to the award;
(v) if applicable, an explanation of
the rationale for providing additional
amounts under the award; and
(vi) to the extent practicable, an
explanation of the effects of the
award.
(B) An identification of amounts available to
the Department of Defense for making awards
under the program as of the date on which the
report is submitted and an explanation of any
plans for the use of such amounts.
(C) An explanation of the communication
between the Secretary and entities seeking an
award under the program regarding requirements
and timelines for such awards.
(D) An explanation of how the establishment,
upgrading, or retooling of the bioindustrial
manufacturing facilities for which awards were
made under the program aligns with priorities
and needs of the Department of Defense and
national security.
(e) Sunset.--
(1) In general.--Except as provided by paragraph (2),
this section shall terminate on the date that is 10
years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(2) Extension.--The Secretary may change the date on
which this section terminates to a date that is later
than the date on which this section would terminate
under paragraph (1) if the President determines that
the continuation of the program is necessary to meet
national economic and national security needs and
transmits that determination, and that later date, to
the congressional defense committees.
(f) Definition of Biomanufacturing.--In this section, the
term ``biomanufacturing'' means the utilization of biological
systems to develop new and advance existing products, tools,
and processes at commercial scale.
SEC. 244. BIOTECHNOLOGY SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCY PROGRAM.
(a) Authorization.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense, in
coordination with the Secretaries of the military
departments and the heads of relevant Defense Agencies,
may establish and implement a program (referred to in
this section as the ``Program'') to develop and scale
within the laboratories of the military departments,
and transition from the laboratories of the military
departments, biotechnology-based technologies and
capabilities (including products such as chemicals,
materials, and fuels) that are relevant to the mission
of the Department of Defense and support the
resilience, sustainability, and responsiveness of the
defense supply chain.
(2) Activities.--Under the Program, the Secretary of
Defense may carry out the following activities:
(A) Conduct an assessment of supply chain
vulnerabilities in the Department of Defense.
(B) Direct the laboratories of the military
departments to establish mechanisms to
collaboratively--
(i) conduct applied research,
including experimentation, advanced
technological development, advanced
component development, and rapid
prototyping in bioindustrials,
biomanufacturing, and related
disciplines to support defense
missions;
(ii) develop, prototype, test, and
transition biologically derived
materials and products to reduce
reliance on foreign supply chains and
vulnerable supply chains;
(iii) upgrade, expand, or construct
physical and digital infrastructure,
including laboratory facilities, of the
Department and its partners to support
bioindustrial research, development,
testing, prototyping, and production;
(iv) as needed, enter into contracts,
cooperative agreements, grants, or
other transactions with relevant
Federal entities and non-Federal
entities, such as commercial entities,
research institutions, and academic
organizations, to execute the
activities under this subparagraph (B);
and
(v) support education, training, and
workforce development initiatives to
build and sustain a skilled
bioindustrial and biomanufacturing
workforce.
(C) Collaborate across the military
departments, Defense Agencies, and other
Federal entities to ensure alignment with
national bioindustrial and supply chain
strategies.
(D) Promote the development and utilization
of next-generation feedstocks and processes in
ways that support local economic growth.
(E) Modernize infrastructure through
investment in facilities that enable rapid
prototyping and advanced materials testing.
(F) Establish performance metrics and
benchmarks to measure progress toward
operational integration and transition to
programs of record.
(3) Other considerations.--In the event the Secretary
of Defense carries out the Program, the Secretary
shall--
(A) prioritize technologies and capabilities
that address critical defense supply chain
vulnerabilities and enhance military readiness,
including technologies and capabilities
necessary to--
(i) reduce logistics through field-
enabled manufacturing of materials and
deployable infrastructure components;
(ii) enhance performance through
development of novel materials; or
(iii) improve cost efficiency of
manufacturing and reduce dependency on
foreign supply chains;
(B) consult with representatives of industry,
academia, and other Federal agencies with
relevant expertise, to accelerate development
and transitions; and
(C) ensure the Program supports the
development and fielding of emerging
technologies such as biotechnologies that
provide operational and strategic advantages to
the Armed Forces, including through--
(i) cross-service and public-private
partnerships; and
(ii) applied research, pilot-scale
production, and technology transition
efforts focused on biomanufacturing and
materials innovation.
(b) Reports.--
(1) Submission.--Not later than one year after
commencing the Program, and biennially thereafter until
the Program terminates under subsection (c), the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a report detailing all activities
carried out under the program. Each report shall
include, to the extent applicable, the following:
(A) A summary of key research, development,
and prototyping efforts initiated or continued
during the year or years covered by the report,
including technical objectives, anticipated
defense applications, and funding.
(B) A list of significant partnerships or
agreements executed with industry, academic
institutions, and other Federal agencies,
including the purpose, national security nexus,
and funding level of each such partnership or
agreement.
(C) An assessment of infrastructure
enhancements undertaken to support
bioindustrial development and scale-up,
including facility modernization and equipment
acquisition.
(D) An evaluation of program performance
against established milestones or metrics,
including progress toward the transition of
technologies to operational use or acquisition
programs.
(E) An identification of major technical,
logistical, or policy challenges encountered,
and actions taken to mitigate such challenges.
(2) Form.--Each report under this subsection shall be
submitted in unclassified form but may contain a
classified annex.
(c) Sunset.--
(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2),
the authority to carry out the Program shall terminate
on the date that is 10 years after the date of the
enactment of this Act.
(2) Extension.--The Program may be continued after
the termination date specified in paragraph (1) if,
before such date, the President--
(A) determines that continuation of the
Program is necessary to meet national economic
or national security needs; and
(B) submits notice of such determination to
the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate
and the House of Representatives.
SEC. 245. BIOLOGICAL DATA FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
(a) AI Accessibility to Qualified Biological Data
Resources.--
(1) In general.--Not later than one year after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Defense shall develop and implement requirements that
ensure qualified biological data resources created by
research entirely funded by the Department of Defense
are collected and stored in a manner that facilitates
the use of such qualified biological data resources for
advanced computational methods, including artificial
intelligence.
(2) Elements.--The requirements implemented under
subsection (a) shall include the following:
(A) A definition of the term ``qualified
biological data resource'' for the purposes of
such requirements, which shall be based on one
or more of the following criteria:
(i) The type of biological data
generated.
(ii) The size of the dataset
involved.
(iii) The amount of Federal funds
awarded to the research that created
such qualified biological data
resource.
(iv) The level of sensitivity of the
biological data generated.
(v) Any other factor determined
appropriate by the Secretary of
Defense.
(B) Guidance on the metrics and metadata
included under such requirements to indicate
data quality, including usability,
interoperability, and completeness.
(C) Requirements for tiered levels of
cybersecurity safeguards and access controls
for the storage of biological data.
(D) Exceptions to such requirements,
including for biological data that may
implicate national security.
(E) Requirements for the protection of the
privacy of individuals.
(b) Consultation and Considerations.--In developing and
implementing the requirements under subsection (a), the
Secretary shall--
(1) consult with the Secretaries of the military
departments, the heads of the research laboratories of
each of the Armed Forces, and relevant individuals and
entities in the private sector and academia who have
received funding for research from the Department of
Defense to ensure that such requirements are not overly
burdensome; and
(2) review and incorporate, to the extent the
Secretary determines appropriate, existing Federal
frameworks and standards for the use of qualified
biological data resources for advanced computational
methods.
SEC. 246. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE BIOTECHNOLOGY STRATEGY.
(a) In General.--Not later than June 1, 2026, the Secretary
of Defense shall, in coordination with the Under Secretary of
Defense for Research and Engineering and the Under Secretary of
Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a strategy on the national security
implications of emerging biotechnologies, including the future
role that biotechnology will play in defense, and means to
improve industry, interagency, and international relationships
in this sector.
(b) Elements.--The strategy required pursuant to subsection
(a) shall include the following elements:
(1) How the Department of Defense will develop and
expand a network of commercial facilities for the
biomanufacture of products that are critical for
defense needs.
(2) Review and update of military specifications in
order to better incorporate or substitute current
products with biotechnology-based products.
(3) Updated plans and policies for the Department to
enter into advance market commitments and offtake
agreements for biotechnology products that have defense
applications.
(4) Review of how the Department could better
incorporate military-relevant applications of emerging
biotechnology into wargaming exercises, tabletop
exercises, or other net assessment analyses.
(5) The benefits and costs of issuing a research
grand challenge, or a series of challenges, that focus
on making biotechnology predictably engineerable and
how the Department would implement such research grand
challenge or series of challenges.
(6) Development of a biotechnology regulation science
and technology program within the Department, including
development of digital infrastructure to support
simplified regulation and the development of
biometrology tools.
(7) Updated plans and policies for intergovernmental
support that the Department could provide in
encouraging member countries of the North Atlantic
Treaty Organization (NATO) to aggregate demand and pool
purchasing power for biotechnology products.
(8) Review of plans and guidance on how the
Department can work to develop, integrate, and
disseminate biotechnology research initiatives across
member countries of NATO, and how the Department might
coordinate with international stakeholders to utilize
the combined research capabilities of such member
countries to drive a biotechnology development
approach.
(9) Review of the feasibility and advisability of
using cloud computing methods to safely store
biological data to include considerations related to
cybersecurity, biosecurity, and data privacy.
(10) Development of a training program for all
members of the Armed Forces, civilian employees of the
Department, and contractors of the Department whose
duties include--
(A) creating or deploying novel
biotechnologies;
(B) analyzing, preparing for, or responding
to biological threats; or
(C) planning, research and development,
engineering, or testing and evaluation of
systems regarding biotechnology.
SEC. 247. ETHICAL AND RESPONSIBLE DEVELOPMENT AND DEPLOYMENT OF
BIOTECHNOLOGY WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
(a) Requirement.--
(1) Policies and guidelines.--The Secretary of
Defense shall issue policies and guidelines on the
ethical and responsible development and deployment of
biotechnology within the Department of Defense.
(2) Consultation.--The Secretary of Defense shall
ensure that the policies and guidelines under paragraph
(1) are developed in consultation with--
(A) the Under Secretary of Defense for
Research and Engineering;
(B) the Under Secretary of Defense for
Policy; and
(C) individuals representing industry,
academia, and civil society.
(3) Public availability.--The Secretary of Defense
shall make the policies and guidelines under paragraph
(1) publicly available.
(b) Matters Included.--The policies and guidelines under
subsection (a)(1) shall include the following:
(1) Definitions related to the ethical and
responsible development and use of biotechnology.
(2) An assessment of whether, and to what extent,
existing statutes, regulations, directives, manuals, or
instructions limit the ability of the Department of
Defense to provide guidelines for the ethical and
responsible development of emerging biotechnology.
(3) Guidelines encouraging the safe use of
biotechnology products under appropriate regulatory and
other oversight processes.
(4) Policies relating to informed consent of members
of the Armed Forces participating in the development of
biotechnology products that have not received
regulatory approval.
(5) Policies relating to whether, and under which
conditions, uses of biotechnology that potentially
result in irreversible or heritable characteristics are
acceptable.
(6) Policies relating to the potential effects of
biotechnologies on the environment.
(7) Policies relating to the compliance by and
obligations of the Department of Defense with respect
to the Convention on the Prohibition of the
Development, Production and Stockpiling of
Bacteriological and Toxin Weapons and on their
Destruction (commonly referred to as the ``Biological
Weapons Convention'').
(8) Policies relating to human performance
enhancement or augmentation.
(9) Such other matters as the Secretary of Defense
determines relevant.
(c) Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than one year after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report on the policies and guidelines
under subsection (a)(1), including the methodologies
used to develop the policies and guidelines.
(2) Form.--The report required under paragraph (1)
shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include
a classified annex.
(3) Public availability.--The Secretary of Defense
shall make report required under paragraph (1) publicly
available, except such publicly available version of
the report may not include any classified annex
provided under paragraph (2).
(d) Briefing.--During the two-year period beginning on the
date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this
Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the
congressional defense committees an annual briefing on the
implementation of the policies and guidelines under subsection
(a)(1), including a description of any needed resources for
such implementation.
SEC. 248. ESTABLISHING BIOBASED PRODUCT MERIT GUIDANCE.
(a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for
Research and Engineering, in coordination with the Secretaries
of the military departments, shall develop and make publicly
available guidance for private entities on how such entities
can effectively demonstrate, validate, and verify that a
biobased product of such entity provides capabilities meeting
the requirements of the Department of Defense.
(b) Analysis.--In developing the guidance required by
subsection (a), the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
Engineering shall conduct an analysis of current military
specifications for suitable product categories and make such
analysis publicly available for use by private entities, such
as in industry or academia. Such analysis shall include:
(1) Assessment of all current military specifications
and identification of those that may--
(A) have existing biobased products that meet
such specifications;
(B) could be met with biobased products with
some modification; or
(C) have no military specification where a
new one may be required.
(2) Assessment of current validation and verification
processes related to military specifications to
determine if modifications to such processes are needed
to consider biobased product alternatives.
(3) Review of existing acquisition policy and
practices related to procurement of materials meeting
military specifications to determine if any changes to
such processes are recommended to accommodate biobased
products.
(c) Biobased Product Defined.--In this section, the term
``biobased product'' means a product manufactured, produced, or
developed through the application of living organisms to alter
living or non-living materials.
Subtitle D--Plans, Reports, and Other Matters
SEC. 251. MODIFICATION OF ENERGETIC MATERIALS STRATEGIC PLAN AND
INVESTMENT STRATEGY OF JOINT ENERGETICS TRANSITION
OFFICE.
Section 148(c)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking ``; and''
and inserting a semicolon;
(2) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at
the end and inserting ``; and''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new
subparagraph:
``(D) identifying raw material waste produced
during the explosives manufacturing process and
developing plans to reduce waste and optimize
production.''.
SEC. 252. EXTENSION OF PERIOD FOR ANNUAL REPORTS ON CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY
AREAS SUPPORTIVE OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE STRATEGY.
Section 217(c)(1) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-
283; 10 U.S.C. 4001 note) is amended, in the matter before
subparagraph (A), by striking ``December 1, 2025'' and
inserting ``December 1, 2030''.
SEC. 253. QUARTERLY BRIEFINGS ON RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND
EVALUATION LABORATORIES AND FACILITIES.
(a) Required Briefings.--Not later than 90 days after the
date of the of enactment of this Act, and every three months
for two years thereafter, the Director of Science, Technology,
and Test Resource Management of the Air Force shall provide to
the congressional defense committees a briefing on the
challenges facing Department of Defense research, development,
test, and evaluation laboratories and facilities. Such
briefings shall address the chronic institutional causes of
underinvestment in such laboratories and facilities and how to
improve investment in the future.
(b) Participants.--The Director of Science, Technology, and
Test Resource Management may include representatives from the
Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
Engineering or a military department (as appropriate) in the
briefings required by this section.
(c) Briefing Elements.--Each quarterly briefing should
address--
(1) the funding trends and internal processes that
are contributing to the underinvestment in such
laboratories and facilities;
(2) the overall conditions of research, development,
test, and evaluation infrastructure of the Department
of Defense, including maintenance backlogs and
modernization needs;
(3) how such infrastructure investments are weighed
against other military construction requirements;
(4) the highest priority projects for research,
development, test, and evaluation infrastructure, a
justification for such priority, and any progress made
towards funding any such priorities;
(5) options for improving the way such infrastructure
is funded and managed, including the potential for
public-private partnerships and public-public
partnerships that could lessen the need for funding
under the categories of military construction or
operation and maintenance;
(6) an overview of the current state of the workforce
for research, development, test, and evaluation,
challenges in attracting and retaining top technical
talent for such workforce and options for strengthening
such workforce, including hiring authorities and
effective recruitment campaigns; and
(7) limitations of existing policies or statutes that
support the sustainment and modernization of research,
development, test, and evaluation infrastructure.
TITLE III--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
TITLE III--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations
Sec. 301. Authorization of appropriations.
Subtitle B--Energy and Environment
Sec. 311. Inclusion of information about PFAS investigation and
remediation in annual report on defense environmental
programs.
Sec. 312. Elimination of preference for motor vehicles using electric or
hybrid propulsion systems and related requirements of the
Department of Defense.
Sec. 313. Modification of availability and use of energy cost savings.
Sec. 314. Requirement to support National Guard training on wildfire
prevention and response.
Sec. 315. Modification of requirements relating to replacement of
fluorinated aqueous film-forming foam.
Sec. 316. Modification to restriction on procurement or purchasing of
personal protective equipment for firefighters containing
perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Sec. 317. Provision of alternative drinking water to households whose
private drinking water is contaminated with
perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid
substances from Department of Defense activities.
Sec. 318. Responsibilities of executive agent for installation and
operational nuclear energy.
Sec. 319. Establishment of Advanced Nuclear Transition Working Group.
Sec. 320. Department of Air Force program of record for commercial
weather data.
Sec. 321. Pilot program on Navy installation nuclear energy.
Sec. 322. Strategy to accelerate remediation of contamination from
perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Sec. 323. Notification requirement with respect to nuclear power in
Guam.
Sec. 324. Authority to use certain technologies to destroy or dispose of
perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Subtitle C--Logistics and Sustainment
Sec. 331. Modification of readiness report to include summary count of
certain mishaps.
Sec. 332. Authority to provide supplies incidental to support and
services for eligible non-Department of Defense organizations.
Sec. 333. Extension of authorization of depot working capital funds for
unspecified minor military construction.
Sec. 334. Designation of senior officials responsible for integration of
global contested logistics posture management.
Sec. 335. Modification of prohibition on contracts for performance of
firefighting or security-guard functions.
Sec. 336. Responsibilities for oversight of certain defense personal
property matters.
Sec. 337. Roles and responsibilities relating to sustainment and
readiness of certain naval surface vessels.
Sec. 338. Strategy to improve infrastructure of certain depots of
Department of Defense.
Sec. 339. Modification of report on improved oversight for
implementation of Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program
of the Navy.
Sec. 340. Extension and modification of semiannual briefings on
operational status of amphibious warship fleet.
Sec. 341. Maintenance inspection capabilities and requirements.
Sec. 342. Joint Strike Fighter sustainment.
Sec. 343. Depot-level maintenance coordination in multinational
exercises.
Sec. 344. Proposed actions with respect to causes and effects of
declining aircraft readiness rates.
Sec. 345. Technology enhancement for surface ship maintenance.
Sec. 346. Oversight requirements for contracts relating to relocation
logistics for household goods.
Sec. 347. Integration of commercially available artificial intelligence
capabilities into logistics operations.
Sec. 348. Pilot program on Army depot and arsenal workload sustainment.
Sec. 349. Limitation on use of funds to establish or expand Space Force
Special Operations Component Command.
Sec. 350. Pilot program for data-enabled ground vehicle maintenance.
Sec. 351. Modernization of the organic industrial base of the Army.
Subtitle D--Matters Relating to Munitions
Sec. 361. Reporting requirements for Out-Year Unconstrained Total
Munitions Requirements and Out-Year inventory numbers.
Sec. 362. Inclusion of air and missile defense in Out-Year Unconstrained
Total Munitions Requirement and Out-Year inventory numbers.
Sec. 363. Reports on munitions response projects at sites formerly used
by the Department of Defense.
Sec. 364. Report on critical munitions required for simultaneous
conflicts.
Subtitle E--Other Matters
Sec. 371. Adjustment and diversification assistance for State and local
governments affected by depot reductions.
Sec. 372. Authority to evacuate family pets and contract working dogs
during noncombatant evacuations of foreign countries.
Sec. 373. Manned rotary wing aircraft safety.
Sec. 374. Establishment of Army museum system.
Sec. 375. Establishment of United States Navy Museum System.
Sec. 376. Establishment of Air Force and Space Force Museum System.
Sec. 377. Transportation of certain domestic animals by foreign air
carriers.
Sec. 378. Minimum standards for military working dog kennels and
facilities.
Sec. 379. Restroom access at military installations for certain
transportation service providers.
Sec. 380. Use of expeditionary solid waste disposal systems by
Department of Defense.
Sec. 381. Pilot program for contracted amphibious air resources for the
area of responsibility of the United States Indo-Pacific
Command.
Sec. 382. Initiative to control spread of greater banded hornet in Guam.
Sec. 383. Reserve mobilization exercise to assess the capability of the
Armed Forces to respond to a high-intensity contingency in the
Indo-Pacific region.
Sec. 384. Limitation on transformation by the Army of primary helicopter
training program at Fort Rucker, Alabama.
Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations
SEC. 301. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal
year 2026 for the use of the Armed Forces and other activities
and agencies of the Department of Defense for expenses, not
otherwise provided for, for operation and maintenance, as
specified in the funding table in section 4301.
Subtitle B--Energy and Environment
SEC. 311. INCLUSION OF INFORMATION ABOUT PFAS INVESTIGATION AND
REMEDIATION IN ANNUAL REPORT ON DEFENSE
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS.
Section 2711 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)(1)(C)--
(A) by striking ``sites; and'' and inserting
``sites, including information on the costs
associated with investigating and remediating
releases of per- and polyfluoroalkyl
substances, including--''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following new
clauses:
``(i) detailed information regarding
the total potential cost to the
Department of investigating and
remediating such releases at all
locations where investigation and
remediation is expected to be funded by
the Department; and
``(ii) the cost-to-complete analysis
required under subsection (d); and''
and
(2) by adding at the end the following new
subsection:
``(d) PFAS Cost-to-complete Analysis.--The Secretary shall
carry out an annual cost-to-complete analysis with respect to
the most important contributors to the costs to the Department
of investigating and remediating per- and polyfluoroalkyl
substances releases that--
``(1) includes--
``(A) an assessment of any changes in
regulatory standards, treatment technologies,
and site prioritization that could affect the
cost to complete;
``(B) examples of how modifying assumptions
about contamination extent, remediation
timelines, or emerging disposal methods could
affect the cost to complete; and
``(C) an identification of any funding
shortfalls or other constraints that could
affect the investigation and remediation of
such contamination; and
``(2) incorporates a risk and uncertainty analysis
with respect to the effects of potential changes in the
most important contributors to the costs to the
Department to complete the known per- and
polyfluoroalkyl substances sites, including--
``(A) variability in the extent of such
contamination based on ongoing site
assessments, inspections, and investigations;
``(B) shifts in regulatory requirements that
could alter investigation and remediation
strategies; and
``(C) advances in technologies for the
treatment and disposal such contamination that
could reduce or increase long-term costs.''.
SEC. 312. ELIMINATION OF PREFERENCE FOR MOTOR VEHICLES USING ELECTRIC
OR HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEMS AND RELATED
REQUIREMENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
Chapter 173 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in section 2911(e)--
(A) by striking paragraph (4);
(B) by redesignating paragraphs (5) through
(9) as paragraphs (4) through (8),
respectively;
(C) by striking paragraph (10); and
(D) by redesignating paragraphs (11) through
(15) as paragraphs (9) through (13),
respectively; and
(2) in section 2922g(a), by striking ``shall'' and
inserting ``may''.
SEC. 313. MODIFICATION OF AVAILABILITY AND USE OF ENERGY COST SAVINGS.
Section 2912 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (c)--
(A) by striking ``The amount'' and inserting
``(1) The amount'';
(B) by striking ``additional operational
energy'' and all that follows through the
period at the end and inserting ``operational
energy initiatives.''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(2) The Secretary of Defense shall design operational
energy initiatives under paragraph (1) to advance the
objectives of the Department in the areas of energy resilience
and fuel efficiency.
``(3) Operational energy initiatives carried out under
paragraph (1) may directly contribute to enhanced mission and
combat capabilities, fund operational environment training
activities, or establish programs to incentivize demonstrable
reductions in energy expenditures within the department,
agency, or instrumentality credited with achieving the energy
cost savings under subsection (a).'';
(2) in subsection (e)(1), by striking ``The Secretary
of Defense may transfer amounts described in subsection
(a) that remain available for obligation'' and
inserting ``Not later than 60 days after being notified
of amounts described in subsection (a) that remain
available for obligation, the Secretary of Defense
shall transfer such amounts''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new
subsection:
``(f) Operational Energy Cost Savings Defined.--In this
section, the term `operational energy cost savings' means the
monetary savings achieved through measures to reduce energy
expenditures relative to the amount that would have been
necessary to sustain an equivalent level of capability in the
absence of such measures.''.
SEC. 314. REQUIREMENT TO SUPPORT NATIONAL GUARD TRAINING ON WILDFIRE
PREVENTION AND RESPONSE.
Section 351 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 32 U.S.C. 501 note) is
amended, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking
``may'' and inserting ``shall''.
SEC. 315. MODIFICATION OF REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO REPLACEMENT OF
FLUORINATED AQUEOUS FILM-FORMING FOAM.
Section 322 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 2661 note prec.)
is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)--
(A) by striking ``October 1, 2023'' and
inserting ``October 1, 2026''; and
(B) by striking ``in excess of one part per
billion of'' and inserting ``detectable'';
(2) in subsection (c)--
(A) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2)
as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively;
(B) by striking ``may not be used at any
military installation on or after the earlier
of the following dates'' and inserting ``may
not be used at the following:''
``(1) Any military installation that, as of the date
of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2026, has transitioned to the use
of a fluorine-free fire-fighting agent that meets the
military specifications issued pursuant to subsection
(a).
``(2) Any other military installation on or after the
earlier of the following dates:''; and
(C) in subparagraph (A), as redesignated by
subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, by striking
``October 1, 2024'' and inserting ``October 1,
2026'';
(3) by amending subsection (d) to read as follows:
``(d) Exemptions.--Subsections (b) and (c) shall not apply to
firefighting foam for use--
``(1) onboard oceangoing vessels, including use in
pier-side inspection, testing, and maintenance;
``(2) that is necessary to conduct testing to meet
military specification qualification requirements and
ensure quality standards of the inventory of the
Department;
``(3) in connection with the research, development,
test, and evaluation of a fluorine-free fire-fighting
agent;
``(4) on naval nuclear submarine propulsion plants;
or
``(5) in any tactical vehicle, or equipment, that is
incompatible with fluorine-free fire-fighting
agents.''; and
(4) in subsection (e)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) in the matter preceding
subparagraph (A), by inserting ``the
limitation under subsection (b) or''
before ``the prohibition''; and
(ii) in subparagraph (B)--
(I) in clause (ii), by
inserting ``or to maintain
military readiness'' after
``safety'';
(II) by striking clause (iii)
and redesignating clauses (iv)
and (v) as clauses (iii) and
(iv), respectively; and
(III) in clause (iii), as so
redesignated, by striking ``and
does not require revision'';
and
(B) in paragraph (2)(C), by striking
``Secretary of Defense'' and inserting ``Under
Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment''.
SEC. 316. MODIFICATION TO RESTRICTION ON PROCUREMENT OR PURCHASING OF
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR FIREFIGHTERS
CONTAINING PERFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES OR
POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES.
Section 345 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 10
U.S.C. 3201 note prec.) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``if such
equipment contains an intentionally added
perfluoroalkyl substance or polyfluoroalkyl substance''
and inserting ``unless such equipment meets the
specifications set forth in the most recently published
edition of the National Fire Protection Associate 1970
standard, including by not containing any substance on
the restricted substances list in excess of the maximum
acceptable levels of such substance''; and
(2) in subsection (d)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``does not
contain intentionally added perfluoroalkyl
substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances'' and
inserting ``meets the specifications set forth
in the most recently published edition of the
National Fire Protection Associate 1970
standard, including by not containing any
substance on the restricted substances list in
excess of the maximum acceptable levels of such
substance''; and
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``does not
contain intentionally added perfluoroalkyl
substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances'' and
inserting ``meets the specifications set forth
in the most recently published edition of the
National Fire Protection Associate 1970
standard, including by not containing any
substance on the restricted substances list in
excess of the maximum acceptable levels of such
substance,''.
SEC. 317. PROVISION OF ALTERNATIVE DRINKING WATER TO HOUSEHOLDS WHOSE
PRIVATE DRINKING WATER IS CONTAMINATED WITH
PERFLUOROOCTANESULFONIC ACID AND PERFLUOROOCTANOIC
ACID SUBSTANCES FROM DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
ACTIVITIES.
(a) In General.--Subject to subsections (b) and (c), on and
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Defense shall offer alternative drinking water to a household
if--
(1) the household is downgradient from a military
installation;
(2) the household receives water from one or more
private drinking water wells where contamination from
detections of perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and
perfluorooctanoic acid substances resulting solely from
activities of the Department of Defense, as determined
by the Secretary, carried out at such military
installation has, at one point in time, exceeded the
maximum contaminant level for such substances
established by the Environmental Protection Agency; and
(3) as of the date of the enactment of this Act,
another household located in the same community was
eligible for alternative drinking water provided by the
Secretary by reason of contamination from detections of
perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid
substances resulting from activities of the Department
carried out at the same military installation.
(b) Coordination With Other Authorities.--The Secretary of
Defense shall carry out this section in a manner that is
consistent with the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9601 et
seq.) and the authorities of the Secretary under environmental
law, including by prioritizing and coordinating the efforts of
the Secretary under subsection (a) with other efforts to
address releases of perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and
perfluorooctanoic acid.
(c) Exception.--The Secretary is not required to offer or
provide alternative drinking water to a household under
subsection (a) if--
(1) the household is part of a community, as
determined by the Secretary, where all the households
in the community that have been affected by
contamination from detections of
perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid
substances resulting from activities of the Department
have been connected to a municipal drinking water
distribution system; or
(2) the Secretary has otherwise taken action under
the Comprehensive, Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9601
et seq.) to reduce drinking water exposures, including
by meeting the relevant Federal or State drinking water
standards for perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and
perfluorooctanoic acid substances.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``alternative drinking water''
includes--
(A) provision of bottled water;
(B) connection to public water systems for
members of the public using private wells; and
(C) provision of filtration systems for
private residences.
(2) The term ``Federal drinking water standard''
means an enforceable Federal standard for drinking
water, as described in section 121(d)(2)(A)(i) of the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9621(d)(2)(A)(i)).
(3) The terms ``maximum contaminant level'' and
``public water system'' have the meanings given those
terms in section 1401 of the Safe Drinking Water Act
(42 U.S.C. 300f).
(4) The term ``private drinking water well'' means a
drinking water well that is not a public water system
and is not connected to a public water system.
(5) The term ``State drinking water standard'' means
an enforceable State standard, in effect in that State,
for drinking water, as described in section
121(d)(2)(A)(ii) of the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42
U.S.C. 9621(d)(2)(A)(ii)).
SEC. 318. RESPONSIBILITIES OF EXECUTIVE AGENT FOR INSTALLATION AND
OPERATIONAL NUCLEAR ENERGY.
(a) Executive Agent.--The Secretary of Defense, in
coordination with the Secretary of the Army, the Under
Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, the Under
Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, and the
Director of the Strategic Capabilities Office of the Department
of Defense, shall ensure that, not later than one year after
the date of the enactment of this Act, there is designated an
executive agent of the Department of Defense for installation
and operational nuclear energy.
(b) Responsibilities.--The responsibilities of the executive
agent specified in subsection (a) shall include the following:
(1) In coordination with the commanders of the
combatant commands and the Joint Chiefs of Staff,
assessing installation and operational nuclear energy
needs.
(2) Consulting with project developers and other
experts from the commercial nuclear industry, potential
private owners and operators of nuclear reactors to be
deployed at military installations, and other persons
determined appropriate by the executive agent, to
assess the technological capabilities, development
status, costs, timelines, risks, and potential need for
design evolution of nuclear reactors to meet the needs
of the Department of Defense referred to paragraph (1).
(3) In coordination with the Secretary of Energy, the
Secretaries of the military departments, and the
Nuclear Regulatory Commission, assessing the technology
readiness, licensability, deployability, operability,
and maintainability of nuclear reactors with respect to
potential deployment at military installations.
(4) In coordination with the Secretary of Defense and
the Secretaries of the military departments,
integrating technical and project resources across the
Department of Defense for the use of nuclear reactors
to meet the needs of the Department of Defense referred
to in paragraph (1), including by developing a plan to
aggregate the demand for, and the acquisition and
deployment of, nuclear reactors across military
installations and military departments.
(5) In coordination with the Secretary of Energy and
the Nuclear Regulatory Commission--
(A) evaluating the regulatory framework and
other requirements applicable to the use of
nuclear reactors to meet such needs; and
(B) establishing training programs and plans
relating to the acquisition and operation of
nuclear reactors to meet such needs.
(6) Identifying the timelines and resource
requirements necessary for the acquisition and
operation of nuclear reactors to meet such needs,
including--
(A) any support necessary from the national
laboratories of the Department of Energy; and
(B) any funding necessary to carry out
interim pilot programs for the limited
deployment of nuclear reactors until such
timelines and resource requirements are met.
(7) Including resource requirements identified
pursuant to paragraph (6), and any other resource
requirements necessary to carry out this subsection, in
applicable planning, programming, budgeting, and
execution processes of the Department of Defense,
including by preparing, as applicable--
(A) a program objective memorandum for any
new resource so required; and
(B) a budget justification for any new
resource so required for inclusion in the
budget materials submitted by the Secretary of
Defense to Congress in support of the
President's annual budget request (submitted to
Congress pursuant to section 1105 of title 31,
United States Code).
(8) Providing technical support for programs of the
military departments relating to the deployment of
nuclear reactors for installation energy resilience.
(c) Annual Reports.--Not later than September 30, 2026, and
annually thereafter for a period of five years, the executive
agent specified in subsection (a) shall submit to the Secretary
of Defense and the congressional defense committees a report
describing the actions taken to implement this section during
the one-year period ending on the date of the submission of
such report.
(d) Plan for Program of Record.--
(1) Submission.--Not later than one year after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Defense, in coordination with the executive agent
specified in subsection (a), shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a plan to establish a
program of record of the Department of Defense to meet
installation and operational nuclear energy needs.
(2) Elements.--The plan under paragraph (1) shall
include the following:
(A) An identification of requirements
necessary for the establishment of the program
of record specified in such paragraph.
(B) A budget estimate for such program of
record through 2030 or through the conclusion
of the five-year period following the first
date on which a nuclear reactor is deployed at
a military installation, whichever is later.
(C) A summary of actions taken to implement
the responsibilities under subsection (b) and
information derived as a result of such
actions.
(D) Use cases for nuclear reactors, developed
in coordination with the commanders of
combatant commands with respect to installation
and operational needs (including needs relating
to the electrification of operational energy,
elimination of fuel supply vulnerabilities,
military installation resilience, sustainment
of military installations, enablement of multi-
domain operations, and advanced weaponry).
(E) An identification of the minimum
potential number of military installations at
which nuclear reactors would be necessary to
deploy in order to establish a cost-effective
program, and projected dates by which such
nuclear reactors would achieve initial
operational capability.
(F) An estimate of fuel requirements
necessary to support the deployment of various
models of nuclear reactors at military
installations, to inform future acquisition
planning.
(e) Compliance With Applicable Directive.--The Secretary
shall carry out this section in compliance with Directive
5101.01.
(f) Support Within Department of Defense.--In accordance with
Directive 5101.01, the Secretary shall ensure that the military
departments, the Defense Agencies, and other elements of the
Department of Defense provide the executive agent specified in
subsection (a) with the appropriate support and resources
needed to perform the roles, responsibilities, and authorities
of the executive agent.
(g) Definitions.--In this section--
(1) The term ``Directive 5101.01'' means Department
of Defense Directive 5101.01, or any successor
directive relating to the responsibilities of an
executive agent of the Department of Defense.
(2) The terms ``energy resilience'' and ``military
installation resilience'' have the meanings given those
terms in section 101 of title 10, United States Code.
(3) The term ``executive agent'' has the meaning
given the term ``DoD Executive Agent'' in Directive
5101.01.
(4) The term ``installation and operational nuclear
energy'' means energy that is--
(A) generated by a utilization facility
authorized pursuant to section 91b. of the
Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2121(b));
and
(B) used exclusively for the purposes of
providing--
(i) operational energy (as such term
is defined in section 2924 of title 10,
United States Code); or
(ii) the energy required for a
military installation (as such term is
defined in section 2801 of title 10,
United States Code).
SEC. 319. ESTABLISHMENT OF ADVANCED NUCLEAR TRANSITION WORKING GROUP.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
establish an Advanced Nuclear Transition Working Group
(referred to in this section as the ``working group'').
(b) Membership.--The Working Group shall be composed of the
following members:
(1) The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy,
Installations, and Environment.
(2) The Assistant Secretary of the Army for
Installations, Energy, and Environment.
(3) The Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy,
Installations, and Environment.
(4) The Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for
Energy, Installations, and Environment.
(5) The Joint Staff Director for Logistics, J4.
(6) The Principal Director for Energy Resilience of
the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for
Research and Engineering.
(7) The Director of the Strategic Capabilities
Office.
(8) The Director of the Defense Innovation Unit.
(9) The heads of such other components of the
Department of Defense, as determined by the Chair.
(c) Chair.--The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear
Deterrence, Chemical, and Biological Defense Policy and
Programs, or a designee, shall serve as the Chair of the
Working Group.
(d) Duties.--The duties of the Working Group shall include
the following:
(1) To develop and execute a strategy to accelerate
the procurement and fielding of commercial advanced
nuclear capabilities, in compliance with laws,
regulations, and agreements, and consistent with best
practices.
(2) To identify and elevate the critical energy
requirements of the combatant commands, United States
military installations, and the infrastructure and
mission capability needs of the combatant commands and
military installations that may be addressed with
advanced nuclear reactors.
(3) To connect the combatant commands and military
installations with ongoing and planned efforts.
(4) To create an accelerated pathway to leverage
advanced nuclear technologies to address operational
gaps.
(5) To provide a forum for members of the Working
Group to coordinate advanced nuclear demonstration and
transition efforts, including by increasing
opportunities and venues for government and commercial
research and development, testing and evaluation, and
procurement activities.
(6) To advocate for appropriate levels of resourcing
within planning, programming, budgeting, and execution
processes to advance the development and use of nuclear
energy technologies across the Department of Defense.
(7) To coordinate interagency activities and develop
best practices on workforce development, regulatory
pathways, licensing frameworks, access to fuel sources,
safety and security standards, and decommissioning that
currently hinder more rapid fielding of advanced
nuclear reactors.
(8) To establish venues through which to engage
commercial companies developing advanced reactors so as
to review the technology readiness, timeline, and
availability of reactor capabilities for defense
applications.
(9) To inform and complete the briefings and reports
required in subsection (f).
(e) Meetings.--The Working Group shall meet at the call of
the Chair and not less frequently than once per quarter.
(f) Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than September 30, 2026,
and annually thereafter until 2029, the Chair shall
submit to the appropriate congressional committees a
report describing the status of advanced nuclear
projects, associated funding and requirements, planned
program transitions, actions, and milestones of the
Working Group, and other matters as determined by the
Secretary of Defense and the Working Group during the
preceding year.
(2) Contents.--Each report required by paragraph (1)
shall include the following:
(A) A summary on the adequacy of existing
energy storage and distribution systems to meet
mission requirements in a contested or austere
operating environment.
(B) An identification of the critical energy
requirements of the combatant commands, United
States military installations, and the
infrastructure and weapons capabilities needs
of the combatant commands and military
installations that may be addressed with the
use of microreactors or small modular reactors,
including through expeditionary, transportable,
stationary, space-based, or floating power
plants.
(C) A list of prioritized potential use
cases, including--
(i) base electric power;
(ii) power for operational systems in
austere environments;
(iii) desalination or other water
production systems;
(iv) synthetic fuel production;
(v) directed energy weapons;
(vi) artificial intelligence at the
edge;
(vii) defense support of civil
authorities;
(viii) humanitarian response; and
(ix) 3D/additive manufacturing.
(D) Recommendations for at least three pilot
projects.
(3) Appropriate congressional committees.--In this
section, the term ``appropriate congressional
committees'' means--
(A) the Committee on Armed Services of the
Senate; and
(B) the Committee on Armed Services of the
House of Representatives.
(g) Termination.--The Working Group shall terminate on
September 30, 2029.
SEC. 320. DEPARTMENT OF AIR FORCE PROGRAM OF RECORD FOR COMMERCIAL
WEATHER DATA.
(a) Establishment.--Not later than September 30, 2027, the
Secretary of the Air Force shall establish a program of record
of the Department of the Air Force to--
(1) acquire and use non-space based commercial
weather data to--
(A) support operational weather forecasting;
and
(B) enhance mission planning and execution in
data-sparse and contested environments; and
(2) integrate such commercial weather data and
related systems into meteorological and decision
support frameworks of the Air Force.
(b) Submission to Congress.--Not later than March 1, 2026,
the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the
congressional defense committees, with respect to the program
of record to be established under subsection (a), the
following:
(1) A transition plan for the adoption of such
program of record, including projected costs and
funding requirements over the period covered by the
program objective memorandum process for fiscal years
2027 through 2031.
(2) An acquisition strategy for such program of
record, including an outline of potential middle tier
of acquisition pathways or major capability acquisition
pathways (as such term is defined in Department of
Defense Instruction 5000.85, titled ``Major Capability
Acquisition'' and issued on August 6, 2020 (or
successor instruction)).
(3) A budget justification for inclusion of such
program of record in the budget materials submitted by
the Secretary of Defense to Congress in support of the
President's annual budget request (submitted to
Congress pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, United
States Code) for fiscal year 2027, to secure sustained
funding.
SEC. 321. PILOT PROGRAM ON NAVY INSTALLATION NUCLEAR ENERGY.
(a) Pilot Program Required.--Beginning not later than one
year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Assistant
Secretary of the Navy for Energy, Installations, and
Environment shall initiate a ten-year pilot program at one or
more naval installations for the purpose of determining how
small modular reactors or mobile reactors could be used--
(1) to meet the installation energy needs of the
Department of the Navy during the ten-year period
beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act; and
(2) to inform the development of concepts for the use
of nuclear power facilities to support increased energy
security for Navy and Marine Corps installations.
(b) Considerations.--
(1) Selection of installations.--In selecting naval
installations for the pilot program required by
subsection (a), the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for
Energy, Installations, and Environment shall consider
whether an installation--
(A) has entered into, as of the date of the
enactment of this Act, a memorandum of
agreement with a private power provider or
reactor technology vendor to explore the use of
a small modular reactor or mobile reactor
designed for standardized and scaleable
production for installation energy
requirements;
(B) contributes support to naval operations
and readiness; and
(C) could be co-located with a data center.
(2) Selection of reactors.--In selecting nuclear
reactors for use in the pilot program required under
subsection (a), the Assistant Secretary shall
consider--
(A) the type of fuel for advanced nuclear
power production, with a preference for fuel
that is resistant to high heat, such as tri-
structural isotropic particle fuel;
(B) the capacity of the reactor, including
that the needed capacity of the reactor is in
the range of 20MW to 300MW; and
(C) whether the reactor includes a passive
cooling system to ensure operational safety and
sustainability.
(c) Program Requirements.--In carrying out the pilot program
required by subsection (a), the Assistant Secretary of the Navy
for Energy, Installations, and Environment shall--
(1) assess and make recommendations regarding how to
make available the facilities of a Navy or Marine Corps
program selected for participation in the pilot
program;
(2) ensure that the program includes a plan for
refueling and end-of-life waste stream management;
(3) ensure that any reactor used in the program is
resilient to grid interruption; and
(4) coordinate with the working group established by
section 319 and the executive agent established by
section 318 with respect to timing, sequencing of
projects, and locations and to prevent duplication and
conflicts between the pilot program and other pilot
programs and nuclear initiatives of the Department of
Defense.
(d) Contracts.--The pilot program does not require the
Secretary of the Navy to enter into any new contract, including
an energy savings performance contract.
(e) Reporting Requirements.--
(1) Annual report.--Not later than 30 days after the
date of the initiation of the pilot program under
subsection (a), the Secretary of the Navy shall submit
to the congressional defense committees a report that
includes each of the following:
(A) A five-year funding plan for all Navy
nuclear shore and installation power programs
for the Navy, including nuclear efforts
provided for in the context of the Navy Shore
Energy Program and any identified funding
shortfalls.
(B) An identification of authorities required
and remaining barriers to the provision of
nuclear power from a military installation to
civilian energy grids.
(C) A review of lessons learned from related
efforts conducted by the other military
departments, the Defense Innovation Unit, and
any other entities the Secretary considers
relevant.
(D) An analysis of efforts taken by the Navy
to use nuclear power on Navy installations to
support data center power demands.
(E) Any other details the Secretary of the
Navy considers relevant.
(2) Final report.--Upon conclusion of the pilot
program, the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report that
includes, or include in the report required under
section 2925 of title 10, United States Code, for the
fiscal year during which the pilot program concludes,
each of the following:
(A) An identification of the funding that
would be required to convert the pilot program
to a program of record.
(B) An identification of all available
funding provided in the budget of the Navy for
the fiscal year during which the report is
submitted for nuclear power at Navy and Marine
Corps installations.
(C) A list of all installations where the
Secretary is considering the future use of
nuclear power.
(f) Early Termination.--The Secretary of the Navy may
terminate the pilot program before the expiration of the ten-
year period referred to in subsection (a) if the Secretary
provides notice of such early termination to the congressional
defense committees.
SEC. 322. STRATEGY TO ACCELERATE REMEDIATION OF CONTAMINATION FROM
PERFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES AND POLYFLUOROALKYL
SUBSTANCES.
(a) Strategy.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
the congressional defense committees a strategy to accelerate
the response efforts of the Department of Defense with respect
to releases of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl
substances from the activities of the Department. Consistent
with CERCLA, the strategy shall include--
(1) criteria that the Department uses to prioritize
response actions on military installations and National
Guard facilities based on relative risk to human health
and the environment, including concentrations of
releases of perfluoroalkyl substances or
polyfluoroalkyl substances, migration pathways, and
proximity to receptors;
(2) timelines for completing each phase of the
cleanup process under CERCLA with respect to such
releases for each such military installation or
National Guard facility;
(3) a plan for deploying additional technologies,
personnel, or other resources to reduce delays to
remediation efforts, including an identification of--
(A) the number of laboratories accredited by
the environmental laboratory accreditation
program of the Department to test for the
presence of perfluoroalkyl substances and
polyfluoroalkyl substances; and
(B) the number of laboratories in the process
of being so accredited; and
(4) benchmarks for evaluating the performance of each
military department or Defense Agency in reducing the
relative risk with respect to response efforts to
address releases of perfluoroalkyl substances and
polyfluoroalkyl substances.
(b) Public Dashboard.--Not later than one year after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall publish on a
publicly accessible website of the Department, an online
dashboard that provides information on the actions of the
Department, including each military department, addressing
releases of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl
substances from activities of the Department. The dashboard
shall be updated on a semiannual basis and shall include a
summary of--
(1) funding that has been obligated or expended
address such releases, dissagregated by each military
installation or National Guard facility with respect to
which efforts are planned or underway;
(2) the status of response efforts to address such
releases under the applicable phase of the cleanup
process under CERCLA, including the status of any
interim removal actions, at each such site;
(3) projected and actual timelines for the completion
of response actions with respect to such releases at
each such site; and
(4) points of contact for community engagement.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The terms ``CERCLA'', ``National Guard
facility'', ``removal'', and ``response'' have the
meanings given those terms in section 2700 of title 10,
United States Code.
(2) The term ``Defense Agency'' has the meaning given
such term in section 101(a) of title 10, United States
Code.
SEC. 323. NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT WITH RESPECT TO NUCLEAR POWER IN
GUAM.
(a) Notification.--Except as provided in subsection (b), the
Secretary of Defense shall, not later than one year before any
date on which the Secretary carries out the placement of a
permanent nuclear reactor in Guam, submit to Congress and the
Governor of Guam a notification of such placement.
(b) Exception.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to a nuclear
reactor aboard a naval vessel.
(c) Nuclear Reactor Defined.--In this section, the term
``nuclear reactor'' has the meaning given the term ``advanced
nuclear reactor'' in section 951 of the Energy Policy Act of
2005 (42 U.S.C. 16271).
SEC. 324. AUTHORITY TO USE CERTAIN TECHNOLOGIES TO DESTROY OR DISPOSE
OF PERFLUOROALKYL OR POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES.
(a) Authority.--The Secretary of Defense may use technologies
for the destruction or disposal of a perfluoroalkyl or
polyfluoroalkyl substance that--
(1) are cost effective; and
(2) are permitted or otherwise approved by a Federal
or State agency that regulates the destruction or
disposal of such a substance.
(b) Guidance.--The Secretary shall--
(1) issue guidance implementing the authority under
subsection (a), including by setting forth technologies
that the Secretary determines meet the criteria
specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of such subsection;
and
(2) periodically review and revise such guidance,
taking into account the development of new
technologies.
Subtitle C--Logistics and Sustainment
SEC. 331. MODIFICATION OF READINESS REPORT TO INCLUDE SUMMARY COUNT OF
CERTAIN MISHAPS.
Section 482(b)(8) of title 10, United States Code, is amended
by striking ``Class A, Class B, and Class C mishaps'' and
inserting ``Class A and Class B mishaps, and a summary count of
all Class C mishaps,''.
SEC. 332. AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES INCIDENTAL TO SUPPORT AND
SERVICES FOR ELIGIBLE NON-DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
ORGANIZATIONS.
Section 2012(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended
by inserting ``, including supplies incidental to such support
and services,'' after ``and services''.
SEC. 333. EXTENSION OF AUTHORIZATION OF DEPOT WORKING CAPITAL FUNDS FOR
UNSPECIFIED MINOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION.
Section 2208(u)(4) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by striking ``September 30, 2025'' and inserting
``September 30, 2027''.
SEC. 334. DESIGNATION OF SENIOR OFFICIALS RESPONSIBLE FOR INTEGRATION
OF GLOBAL CONTESTED LOGISTICS POSTURE MANAGEMENT.
(a) Designation of Senior Military Department Officials.--
Chapter 131 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 2229b. Responsibility for contested logistics posture management
``(a) In General.--The Deputy Secretary of Defense, the Vice
Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Commander of the
United States Transportation Command shall be responsible for
the integration of global contested logistics posture
management. Such responsibilities shall include each of the
following:
``(1) Identifying vulnerabilities and risks across
the Department of Defense enterprise for the core
logistics capabilities of supply, maintenance
operations, prepositioned stocks, deployment and
distribution, health services support, engineering,
logistics services, and operational service contracts.
``(2) Developing and executing a strategy to mitigate
the vulnerabilities and risks identified under
paragraph (1).
``(3) Integrating and deconflicting global contested
logistics posture investment and management across the
military departments, including with respect to--
``(A) the locations of sites outside the
continental United States at which stocks of
supplies and equipment are stored as well as
the composition of those stocks;
``(B) the provision of adequate intra-theater
sea and air capability to move material and
personnel throughout the theater; and
``(C) the monitoring and coordination of
resourcing decisions by the military
departments in support of operational plans and
contingencies.
``(b) Deputy Management Action Group Meetings.--In carrying
out the responsibilities under subsection (a)(1) and (2), the
Deputy Secretary of Defense and the Vice Chair of the Joint
Chiefs of Staff shall co-chair at least two Deputy Management
Action Group meetings each year, which shall be focused on
contested logistics management and investment.
``(c) Contested Logistics Posture Strategy.--(1) The Deputy
Secretary of Defense, the Vice Chair of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff, and the Commander of the United States Transportation
Command, in coordination with any other Department official
identified by the Secretary, shall develop and implement a
strategy for carrying out the responsibilities described in
subsection (a).
``(2) The strategy required under paragraph (1) shall include
each of the following:
``(A) A description of--
``(i) the locations of sites outside the
continental United States at which stocks of
supplies and equipment are prepositioned as of
the date of the strategy;
``(ii) the status and disposition of such
prepositioned stocks; and
``(iii) the operational or contingency plan
such stocks are intended to support.
``(B) An identification of--
``(i) any shortcomings associated with the
sites and prepositioned stocks described in
subparagraph (A) that must be addressed to
optimally execute operational and contingency
plans; and
``(ii) any additional sites, infrastructure,
or equipment that may be needed to address such
shortcomings and support such plans.
``(C) A description of any additional funding or
other resources required--
``(i) to address the shortcomings identified
under subparagraph (B)(i); and
``(ii) to provide for the additional sites,
infrastructure, and equipment identified under
subparagraph (B)(ii).
``(D) A prioritized list of investment
recommendations for each item described in subparagraph
(C).
``(E) An identification of each case in which the
military department concerned lacks the authority or
ability to access a location outside the United States
for purposes of providing logistics support as required
under operational and contingency plans, set forth
separately by location.
``(F) An assessment of any existing and projected
threats to sites outside the continental United States
that are expected to support such operational and
contingency plans.
``(3) The strategy required under paragraph (1) shall cover
the period of two years following the date of the strategy and
shall be updated on an biennial basis.
``(d) Quarterly Briefings.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this section, and quarterly thereafter
until December 31, 2031, the Deputy Secretary of Defense, the
Vice Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Commander of
the United States Transportation Command, or their
representatives, shall provide to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a briefing
on the execution of the responsibilities under subsection
(a)(1) and (2), including updates on the development and
implementation of the strategy required under subsection (c).
``(e) Budget Justification Materials.--The Secretary of
Defense shall include in the budget justification materials
submitted to Congress in support of the budget of the President
for a fiscal year pursuant to section 1105(a) of title 31,
United States Code, a cumulative accounting of contested
logistics investments represented in such budget and how such
investments relate to the duties and responsibilities under
subsection (a)(1) and (2).''.
(b) Deadline.--The development of the strategy required under
subsection (c) of section 2229b of title 10, United States
Code, as added by subsection (a), shall be completed by not
later than January 31, 2027.
SEC. 335. MODIFICATION OF PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTS FOR PERFORMANCE OF
FIREFIGHTING OR SECURITY-GUARD FUNCTIONS.
Section 2465(b)(4) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by
striking ``for the performance of firefighting
functions if the contract'' and inserting ``that'';
(2) in subparagraph (B)--
(A) by striking ``only'';
(B) by striking ``firefighting''; and
(C) by striking ``by reason of a
deployment''.
SEC. 336. RESPONSIBILITIES FOR OVERSIGHT OF CERTAIN DEFENSE PERSONAL
PROPERTY MATTERS.
(a) Establishment.--Chapter 157 of title 10, United States
Code, is amended by inserting after section 2636a the following
new section:
``Sec. 2636b. Responsibilities for oversight of personal property
transportation
``(a) Responsibilities.--Subject to subsection (b), not later
than one year after the date of the enactment of this section,
the Secretary of Defense shall assign to a single office or
other organizational element within the Department of Defense
the following responsibilities:
``(1) Overseeing the activities and personnel of, and
any other matter relating to, the following:
``(A) Any office or other organizational
element of a military department responsible
for shipping baggage or household effects,
scheduling or processing orders for such
shipments, providing storage services for such
baggage or household effects, or providing
privately owned vehicle transportation services
in connection with a permanent change of
station, on behalf of members of the armed
forces, including any personal property
shipping office, joint or consolidated personal
property shipping office, or personal property
processing office of such military department.
``(B) The Defense Personal Property
Management Office, or any such successor
office.
``(2) Overseeing the adjudication of any claim filed
with respect to the defense personal property program
(including the adjudication of such claims under
section 2636(a) of this title or section 3721 of title
31) and any other matter relating to such program.
``(b) Exclusion.--The responsibilities under subsection (a)
may not be assigned to any combatant command or component
thereof.
``(c) Defense Personal Property Program Defined.--In this
section, the term `defense personal property program' means the
program of the Department of Defense for managing the shipment
of the baggage and household effects for members of the armed
forces or civilian employees of the Department, or any such
successor program.''.
(b) Briefing.--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 House of
Representatives and the Senate a briefing on the plan and
timeline for the implementation of section 2636b of title 10,
United States Code, as added by subsection (a). Such briefing
shall include--
(1) an identification of the office or other
organizational element within the Department of Defense
to which the Secretary plans to assign the
responsibilities specified in such section 2636b;
(2) details relating to any changes to requirements,
authorities, or processes necessary to implement such
section 2636b;
(3) an estimate of the resources required to
implement such section 2636b;
(4) a plan to improve the business systems supporting
the office or other organizational element identified
pursuant to paragraph (1) with respect to the conduct
of the responsibilities specified in such section
2636b;
(5) a plan to provide the necessary staffing and
resourcing for such office or other organizational
element with respect to the conduct of such
responsibilities; and
(6) a plan for partnership with commercial service
household goods providers.
(c) Regulations.--Not later than 90 days after the date on
which the briefing is provided under subsection (b), the
Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations to implement
section 2636b of title 10, United States Code, as added by
subsection (a).
SEC. 337. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES RELATING TO SUSTAINMENT AND
READINESS OF CERTAIN NAVAL SURFACE VESSELS.
Chapter 863 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 8698. Roles and responsibilities relating to sustainment and
readiness of certain naval surface vessels
``(a) Type Commander Leadership.--(1) Beginning on the date
that is one year after the date of the enactment of this
section, the Secretary of the Navy shall--
``(A) designate type commanders as the primary
authorities responsible for the maintenance, repair,
sustainment, and readiness of covered vessels; and
``(B) ensure that regional maintenance centers act
under the direction of, and in support of, type
commanders with respect to such maintenance, repair,
and sustainment.
``(2) The responsibilities of each type commander under
paragraph (1)(A) shall include--
``(A) overseeing all maintenance and repair
activities at private shipyards for covered vessels in
the naval force of that type commander; and
``(B) setting priorities and approving contracts for
the maintenance and repair of such vessels.
``(b) Maintenance and Repair at Private Shipyards.--(1)
Beginning on the date that is one year after the date of the
enactment of this section, for each covered vessel undergoing
maintenance or repair at a private shipyard, the project
manager concerned, the port engineer concerned, and the
commanding officer of such vessel--
``(A) may jointly determine the work to be performed
during the overhaul period for the covered vessel,
including by jointly adjusting priorities for such work
consistent with the applicable budget and schedule for
such maintenance or repair; and
``(B) shall report directly to the type commander of
the naval force to which the covered vessel belongs
with respect to such maintenance or repair.
``(2) Contracting officers of the Department of Defense shall
manage contracts as necessary to ensure consistency with any
determination or adjustment made pursuant to paragraph (1)(A).
``(c) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `covered vessel' means a naval surface
vessel that is not propelled or powered by a nuclear
reactor.
``(2) The term `port engineer concerned' means, with
respect to a naval vessel, the technical expert on the
condition of such vessel responsible for advising on
repairs and related standards for such vessel.
``(3) The term `project manager concerned' means,
with respect to a naval vessel undergoing maintenance
or repair, the individual responsible for overseeing
the overhaul period with respect to such maintenance or
repair.
``(4) The term `regional maintenance center'--
``(A) means an organization of the Navy that
supports ship maintenance in a designated
geographic region; and
``(B) includes the Mid-Atlantic Regional
Maintenance Center in Nofolk, Virginia, the
Southwest Regional Maintenance Center in San
Diego, California, the Southeast Regional
Maintenance Center in Mayport, Florida, and the
Hawaii Regional Maintenance Center in Pearl
Harbor, Hawaii.
``(5) The term `type commander' means the flag
officer in command of a naval surface force, such as
the following:
``(A) Commander, Naval Surface Force,
Atlantic.
``(B) Commander, Naval Surface Force, Pacific
Fleet.''.
SEC. 338. STRATEGY TO IMPROVE INFRASTRUCTURE OF CERTAIN DEPOTS OF
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
Section 359 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1323; 10 U.S.C.
2476 note) is amended--
(1) by striking subsection (c); and
(2) by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as
subsections (c) and (d), respectively.
SEC. 339. MODIFICATION OF REPORT ON IMPROVED OVERSIGHT FOR
IMPLEMENTATION OF SHIPYARD INFRASTRUCTURE
OPTIMIZATION PROGRAM OF THE NAVY.
Section 355(c)(2)(A) of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 10 U.S.C. 8013
note) is amended by inserting before the semicolon the
following: ``, and the incorporation of digital infrastructure
(including hardware, software, and cloud storage) and platforms
into such program''.
SEC. 340. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF SEMIANNUAL BRIEFINGS ON
OPERATIONAL STATUS OF AMPHIBIOUS WARSHIP FLEET.
Section 352 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 229) is
amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``September 30,
2026'' and inserting ``September 30, 2028''; and
(2) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the
following new paragraph:
``(6) Details regarding the maintenance and service
life extension plan for each operational amphibious
warfare ship (as such term is defined in section 8062
of title 10, United States Code) within such fleet
until the obligation and work limiting date for the
construction contract for a replacement amphibious
warship, as necessary to meet the requirements under
subsection (b) of such section 8062.''.
SEC. 341. MAINTENANCE INSPECTION CAPABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS.
(a) Requirement.--Subject to the requirements of subsection
(b), the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that when the
Department of Defense conducts maintenance of aviation critical
safety items and mission critical parts, such maintenance--
(1) includes the use of a technical data requirement
or organic or commercially available diagnostic tool,
if such a requirement or tool is required and
available; and
(2) is not conducted solely through visual inspection
unless--
(A) no such requirement or tool is available;
or
(B) only a visual inspection is required
under a technical data requirement.
(b) Sustainment.--The Secretary shall ensure that the
acquisition of appropriate technical data requirements and
diagnostic tools for the conduct of maintenance of aviation
critical safety items and mission critical parts are planned as
part of the sustainment of the systems containing such items
and parts.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``aviation critical safety item'' means
any part, assembly, installation equipment, launch
equipment, recovery equipment, or support equipment for
an aircraft or aviation weapon system the failure,
malfunction, or absence of which could cause--
(A) a catastrophic or critical failure
resulting in the loss of or serious damage to
the aircraft or weapon system;
(B) an unacceptable risk of personal injury
or loss of life; or
(C) an uncommanded engine shutdown that
jeopardizes safety.
(2) The term ``corrosion'' means the deterioration of
a material or its properties, including non-metallic
materials, due to a reaction of that material with the
chemical environment.
(3) The term ``diagnostic tool'' means a non-
destructive inspection tool capable of--
(A) detecting corrosion, cracks, component
damage, adhesion failure, and standard wear and
tear; and
(B) leveraging artificial intelligence and
machine learning to build a predictive
maintenance database when necessary to improve
maintainability.
SEC. 342. JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER SUSTAINMENT.
(a) Requirements.--By not later than September 30, 2028, the
Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of the
Navy and the Secretary of the Air Force, shall ensure that--
(1) sufficient wartime spares, support equipment, and
depot level capabilities are projected to be available
for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter to--
(A) sustain F-35 Joint Strike Fighter
operations for at least 90 days in the most
stressing operational plan required of each
such Secretary; and
(B) meet the fleet wide minimum readiness
targets established by each such Secretary;
(2) each F-35 Joint Strike Fighter contractor has
provided to the Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary
has validated as accurate, all information that is
necessary for the Department of Defense to successfully
complete the financial reporting and accountability
requirements for F-35 property, including--
(A) the incorporation of information relating
to the management and reporting of Government
property that has been provided for contractor
performance, as defined and agreed upon in the
contract entered into by the contractor; and
(B) the remediation of all material
weaknesses of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter
Program identified in the Department of Defense
Agency Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2024
that are within the control and responsibility
of the contractor; and
(3) spare parts for F-35 aircraft titled to the
United States Government under the international system
for managing such spare parts commonly referred to as
the ``global spares pool'' are initially provisioned
and catalogued with national stock numbers.
(b) Treatment of Individual Contracts.--The information
required under subsection (a)(2) may be provided on an
individual contract basis.
(c) Waiver.--The Secretary may waive a requirement under
subsection (a) if the Secretary--
(1) determines that such waiver is in the national
security interests of the United States; and
(2) provides to the congressional defense committees
notice of such determination, which shall include an
identification of the concern of the Secretary, a
remedial action plan, and a proposed timeline to meet
the requirements of such subsection.
(d) Report.--Not later than February 1, 2026, the Secretary
of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of the Navy and
the Secretary of the Air Force, shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report on the F-35 Joint
Strike Fighter program that includes a description of each of
the following:
(1) The top scarce supply assets and plans to reach
sustainable supply positions by not later than
September 30, 2028.
(2) The readiness condition of afloat and deployment
spares packages and efforts available to refresh
outdated supplies and spares.
(3) The fiscal programming, by fiscal year, necessary
to reduce deficient parts and depot capabilities to
meet the joint strike fighter planning targets by not
later than September 30, 2028.
(4) A plan, by fiscal year, to integrate the spare
parts specified in subsection (a)(3) into the working-
capital funds of the Department of the Air Force and
Department of the Navy, respectively.
SEC. 343. DEPOT-LEVEL MAINTENANCE COORDINATION IN MULTINATIONAL
EXERCISES.
(a) In General.--Each year, the Secretary of the Air Force
shall incorporate in at least one multinational exercise
conducted in the area of operations of the United States Indo-
Pacific Command--
(1) depot-level maintenance, repair, and sustainment
considerations, including binational or multinational
planning sessions with covered nations on--
(A) identifying opportunities to cooperate on
depot-level maintenance and repair in ways that
minimize transportation requirements in such
area of operations and determining the
authorities necessary to deliver the necessary
joint capabilities;
(B) facilitating real-time coordination
between the United States and covered nations
to maintain munitions stock levels and resupply
routes in the such area of operations;
(C) mutual recognition of airworthiness and
maintenance certification between the United
States and covered nations; and
(D) emergency tabletop exercises, such as
when an aircraft of a covered nation breaks
down on United States territory, and vice
versa, in a contested logistics environment;
and
(2) coordination with the Air Force Sustainment
Center, including the participation of representatives
of--
(A) the United States Indo-Pacific Command;
(B) United States Air Force Pacific;
(C) the United States Air Mobility Command;
and
(D) the Air Force Sustainment Center.
(b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which
the first exercise is completed in accordance with subsection
(a), the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report summarizing the
lessons learned from carrying out such exercise. Such report
shall include each of the following:
(1) A list of candidate systems for co-sustainment
with covered nations.
(2) A list of depot-level repair workload
opportunities to undertake with covered nations,
including testing equipment or line replaceable units.
(3) Opportunities to incorporate industry partners
from covered nations in depot-level maintenance repair
activities, including through public-private
partnerships.
(4) An identification of any potential logistical
challenges that could arise with the host country,
including with respect to workforce, housing, and
location of workload.
(5) An identification of any potential impediments
involving intellectual property or data rights between
original equipment manufacturers and the Department of
the Air Force or between the Department of the Air
Force and named partner countries.
(6) An identification of any potential impediments
related to the International Traffic in Arms
Regulations and related statutes.
(7) Any additional recommendations to Congress that
would ease the facilitation of depot-level maintenance
repair partnerships with covered nations, including
changes to existing status of forces agreements.
(8) An analysis of current maintenance and repair
capabilities and gaps in the organic industrial bases
of covered nations.
(9) An assessment of the types of maintenance and
repair activities (depot-level, preventative,
corrective) that may be most appropriate for
partnership with covered nations.
(c) Covered Nation Defined.--In this section, the term
``covered nation'' means any of the following:
(1) The Commonwealth of Australia.
(2) Canada.
(3) Japan.
(4) New Zealand.
(5) The Republic of Korea.
(6) The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern
Ireland.
(7) Any other nation designated a covered nation for
the purposes of this section by the Secretary of the
Air Force.
SEC. 344. PROPOSED ACTIONS WITH RESPECT TO CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF
DECLINING AIRCRAFT READINESS RATES.
(a) Report on Proposed Actions.--Not later than May 31, 2026,
the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the Committees
on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the
Senate a report on the declining rates of aircraft readiness
within the fleet of the Air Force (with an emphasis on fighter
aircraft within such fleet) and factors contributing to that
decline. Such report shall include, with respect to such
aircraft--
(1) proposed actions to--
(A) reverse the declining rates of aircraft
readiness;
(B) improve the effectiveness of aircraft
sustainment, including by addressing
maintenance backlogs, supply shortages of
aircraft parts, and depot capacity constraints;
and
(C) ensure more accurate readiness reporting;
and
(2) recommendations for any relevant legislative
actions.
(b) Implementation Deadline.--Not later than one year after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air
Force shall implement the proposed actions identified in the
report required under subsection (a).
(c) Annual Implementation Reports.--Not later than 30 days
after the date on which the Secretary of the Air Force
implements the proposed actions under subsection (b), and
annually thereafter for each of the subsequent three years, the
Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of
the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the
status of the implementation of such actions.
(d) Form of Reports.--Each report required to be submitted
under this section shall be submitted in unclassified form, but
may include a classified annex.
SEC. 345. TECHNOLOGY ENHANCEMENT FOR SURFACE SHIP MAINTENANCE.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of the Navy shall investigate,
and, as feasible, qualify, approve, integrate, and fully adopt
into contract requirements, advanced technologies and processes
for Navy surface ship maintenance on an expedited timeline to
enhance readiness, reduce costs, and address delays in
maintenance and repair activities.
(b) Specified Advanced Technologies and Processes.--In
carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary of the Navy shall
prioritize the following:
(1) Automated weld inspection for robotic weld defect
detection.
(2) Real-time sustainment monitoring for sensor-based
health tracking.
(3) Advanced blast and painting for automated hull
coating systems.
(4) Press connect fittings for no-hot-work pipe
repairs.
(5) Robotic tank inspection for confined space
condition assessments.
(6) Additive manufacturing for on-demand 3D-printed
parts.
(7) Augmented reality support for augmented reality-
guided repairs.
(8) Cold spray repair for metal surface restoration.
(9) Predictive maintenance algorithms for artificial
intelligence-driven failure prediction.
(10) Automated nondestructive testing for robotic
material evaluation.
(11) Autonomous underwater vehicles for hull
inspection submersibles.
(12) Digital twin technology for virtual ship
modeling.
(13) High-pressure waterjet cleaning for rust and
paint removal.
(14) Modular maintenance platforms for standardized
repair setups.
(15) Smart coatings for self-healing, anti-fouling
surfaces.
(16) Laser ablation for laser-based surface
preparation.
(17) Drone-based inspection for uncrewed structural
surveys.
(18) Electrochemical corrosion mitigation for
corrosion prevention systems.
(19) Smart pigging for internal pipe diagnostics.
(20) Modular overhaul kits for pre-packaged repair
solutions.
(21) Plasma coating for durable surface protection.
(22) High-velocity oxygen fuel coating for high-
velocity wear protection.
(23) Portable diagnostics for handheld
troubleshooting tools.
(c) Open Qualification Process.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of the Navy shall
establish a process under which non-government entities
may submit proposals for the investigation,
qualification, approval, integration, and full adoption
under subsection (a) of advanced technologies or
processes not specified in subsection (b).
(2) Evaluation.--The Secretary of the Navy shall
evaluate any proposal submitted pursuant to the process
established under paragraph (1) not later than 90 days
after the date of such submission.
(3) Proposal requirements.--A proposal submitted
pursuant to the process established under paragraph (1)
shall include an assessment of options to improve
maintenance efficiency, safety, or cost-effectiveness.
(4) Qualification decision.--In evaluating proposals
pursuant to the process established under paragraph
(1), the Secretary of the Navy shall make decisions
based on technical merit and the needs of the Navy.
(d) Third-party Review.--
(1) In general.--The Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment shall seek to enter into a
contract with an appropriate independent third-party
reviewer under which such reviewer shall assess any
decision of the Secretary of the Navy not to select for
qualification of approval an advanced technology or
process included in a proposal submitted pursuant to
the process established under subsection (c).
(2) Report to congress.--A contract entered into
under paragraph (1) shall require the independent
third-party reviewer to, not later than 90 days after
the date of the decision concerned, submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of
Representatives an unaltered report that includes--
(A) an evaluation of the rationale of the
Secretary in not selecting the technology or
process;
(B) a statement of the agreement or
disagreement of the reviewer with the decision
and rationale of the Secretary; and
(C) recommendations, if applicable.
(e) Priority.--The Secretary of the Navy may prioritize the
investigation, qualification, approval, integration, and full
adoption of advanced technologies and processes under this
section based on operational needs, budget constraints, and
compatibility with existing systems, if the Secretary includes
justifications for such prioritization in the report required
by subsection (g).
(f) Updates.--If an advanced technology or process is adopted
into contract requirements pursuant to subsection (a), the
Secretary of the Navy shall update policies, specifications,
guidance, and contracts, as necessary, to account for such
adoption.
(g) Report Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall
submit to Congress a report that includes detailed timelines
for the qualification and approval of each advanced technology
or process specified in subsection (b) and any additional
advanced technologies or processes identified pursuant to the
process established under subsection (c), including estimated
implementation dates or justifications for non-pursuit.
SEC. 346. OVERSIGHT REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTS RELATING TO RELOCATION
LOGISTICS FOR HOUSEHOLD GOODS.
(a) Requirements.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that
any covered contract includes the following oversight
requirements:
(1) The prime contractor shall submit to the
Secretary a document summarizing the key terms and
conditions of each subcontract relating to capacity,
performance, or compliance with the requirements of the
subcontract, which shall include the following:
(A) The guaranteed capacity of each
subcontractor to perform the work required
under the subcontract (including with respect
to location, volume, and peak season
commitment).
(B) Performance metrics and service level
agreements applicable to each subcontractor.
(C) Provisions for monitoring and enforcing
subcontractor performance.
(D) Termination clauses and penalties for
noncompliance.
(E) Data sharing and security requirements.
(2) Each subcontractor shall provide to the prime
contractor, upon request, certifications and copies of
training completion relating to compliance with the
requirements under the subcontract.
(3) The prime contractor shall submit to the
Secretary regular performance reports on each
subcontractor, including metrics relating to on-time
pickup, on-time delivery, damage claim rates, customer
satisfaction, and compliance with the requirements of
the subcontract.
(4) The prime contractor shall submit to the
Secretary a subcontractor management plan outlining the
processes of the prime contractor for selecting,
monitoring, and managing subcontractors, including a
description of how the prime contractor ensures
subcontractor compliance with applicable laws,
regulations, and the requirements of the subcontract.
(5) The prime contractor shall maintain a
comprehensive risk management plan that addresses
potential disruptions to the performance of work by
subcontractors of the prime contractor, such as
financial instability, natural disasters, or labor
disputes.
(6) Not less frequently than on a monthly basis for
the duration of the covered contract, the prime
contractor shall submit to the Secretary the
subcontractor rating system used by the prime
contractor, with current scoring results under such
system.
(7) The prime contractor shall submit to the
Secretary the subcontractor rates for each move to be
performed under the subcontract.
(8) The prime contractor shall establish clear
escalation procedures for addressing subcontractor
performance issues, including steps for resolving
disputes, implementing corrective actions, and
terminating non-performing subcontractors.
(9) The Federal Government may audit subcontractor
records with reasonable notice to the prime contractor.
(10) The covered contract shall include a fixed-price
line item for monthly overhead costs, separate from the
rates associated with the costs of individual moves
performed under the covered contract.
(11) The prime contractor shall establish a database
that the Secretary may access on a real-time basis to
ensure compliance with this section.
(b) Additional Considerations.--During the development of an
acquisition strategy and execution strategy for any covered
contract, the Secretary shall consider, in addition to the
requirements under subsection (a), the following:
(1) Entering into a single contract pursuant to the
requirements of the Federal Acquisition Regulation if
the move to be performed under such contract would
involve the use of a shipping lane that accounts for
more than one percent of the total volume of permanent
change of station moves and entering into a services
contract if the move to be performed under such
contract would not involve the use of such a lane.
(2) Tiered incentive awards for higher levels of
capacity.
(c) Covered Contract.--In this section, the term ``covered
contract''--
(1) means a contract with an entity that provides
relocation logistics for the household goods of members
of the Armed Forces undergoing a permanent change of
station (commonly referred to as a ``single move
manager''); and
(2) does not include a contract or other agreement
for the relocation of a private vehicle owned or leased
by a member of the Armed Forces.
SEC. 347. INTEGRATION OF COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
CAPABILITIES INTO LOGISTICS OPERATIONS.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall facilitate
the integration of currently available and suitable commercial
artificial intelligence capabilities specifically designed to
assist with logistics tracking, planning, operations, and
analytics into two relevant and suitable exercises of the
Department of Defense to be conducted during fiscal year 2026.
(b) Commercial Product.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense, in
coordination with the commander of the combatant
command or commands overseeing the exercises selected
under subsection (a), shall identify for each such
exercise a commercially available artificial
intelligence product that is specifically designed to
address logistics needs of the Department of Defense
and meets the critical data security protocols outlined
in subsection (c).
(2) Capability of partner.--In selecting a commercial
product under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense
and the commander of the combatant command or commands
concerned shall--
(A) ensure that the commercial product
acquired for such an exercise includes the
provision of capability to respond to potential
software changes in an agile and rapid manner
to ensure seamless integration and adaptability
during the exercise; and
(B) prioritize the consideration of a product
provided by a small or nontraditional software
focused firm.
(c) Data Security.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure
that all necessary approvals are expedited to facilitate the
secure use of data of the Department of Defense by commercial
artificial intelligence providers during the exercises selected
under subsection (a), including--
(1) compliance with applicable cybersecurity policies
and regulations of the Department; and
(2) verification of measures to protect classified
and sensitive information.
(d) Interim Briefing.--Not later than March 1, 2026, the
Secretary of Defense shall provide to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives an
interim briefing that includes--
(1) identification of the specific exercises selected
under subsection (a), including an identification of
the combatant commanders participating in each such
exercise and a point of contact within the combatant
command responsible;
(2) identification of the specific commercial
artificial intelligence capabilities integrated into
the exercises, including the contractual mean or other
agreement used to facilitate the use of such
capabilities;
(3) notional timelines and resource needs for each
exercise; and
(4) metrics to be used to assess the efficacy of such
tools used in each exercise.
(e) Briefing.--Not later than 30 days after the conclusion of
an exercise selected under subsection (a), the commander of the
combatant command overseeing the exercise shall provide to the
congressional defense committees a briefing that includes the
following:
(1) An overview of the integration and use of
commercial artificial intelligence capabilities during
the exercise.
(2) An assessment of the effect of such technologies
on unit readiness and operational success.
(3) Recommendations for further integration or
development of artificial intelligence capabilities in
future exercises and operations of the Department of
Defense.
SEC. 348. PILOT PROGRAM ON ARMY DEPOT AND ARSENAL WORKLOAD SUSTAINMENT.
(a) Establishment of Pilot Program.--Not later than 90 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Defense shall establish a pilot program, to be known as the
``Army Depot and Arsenal Workload Sustainment Pilot Program''
(in this section referred to as the ``pilot program''), under
which the Secretary shall provide a preference to certain
procurement actions and solicitations for the performance of
work by non-government entities at covered depots.
(b) Preferences for Procurement Actions or Solicitations.--
(1) In general.--Under the pilot program established
under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall
provide a preference to any procurement action or
solicitation for the performance of work submitted by a
non-government entity that includes, as part of such
procurement action or solicitation, a proposal to enter
into a public-private partnership with the Secretary
under which the non-government entity will perform the
work at covered depots.
(2) Further preference.--In evaluating procurement
actions and solicitations under paragraph (1), the
Secretary shall give an additional preference to any
such action or solicitation submitted by a non-
government entity that proposes to use Department of
Defense employees to perform the work at a covered
depot under such action or solicitation.
(3) Regulations.--Not later than 270 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Defense shall prescribe regulations for the provision
of preferences under this subsection.
(c) Report Required.--
(1) In general.--Not later than one year after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report on the activities carried out under
the pilot program during that year, including a
description of any operational challenges identified.
(2) Elements.--The report required under paragraph
(1) shall include the following:
(A) A breakout, by relevant budget accounts,
of work performed at each covered depot during
the year preceding the year during which the
report is submitted, including work that was
carried out directly and work that was carried
out through public-private partnerships under
the pilot program.
(B) An identification of the projected
workload at each covered depot during the
period covered by the future-years defense
program submitted to Congress under section 221
of title 10, United States Code.
(C) The capital investments projected in such
future-years defense program to be made at each
such covered depot to meet organic industrial
base core logistics capabilities in accordance
with section 2464 of title 10, United States
Code.
(d) Duration.--The authority to carry out a pilot program
under this section shall terminate on the date that is five
years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(e) Definitions.--In this section, the term ``covered depot''
has the meaning given such term in section 2476(f) of title 10,
United States Code.
SEC. 349. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS TO ESTABLISH OR EXPAND SPACE FORCE
SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMPONENT COMMAND.
(a) In General.--None of the funds authorized to be
appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for Major
Force Program 11 for the United States Special Operations
Command may be obligated or expended to establish or expand a
Space Force Special Operations Component Command until the date
that is 30 days after the date on which the Assistant Secretary
of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict
and the Commander of the United States Special Operations
Command, in consultation with the Chief of Space Operations,
jointly submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and the House of Representatives the report required by
subsection (b).
(b) Report.--The report required under this subsection shall
include each of the following:
(1) An articulation of the requirement for a Space
Force Special Operations Component Command.
(2) A funding profile, across the future-years
defense program submitted under section 221 of title
10, United States Code, for the establishment of a
Space Force Special Operations Component Command,
including a delineation of funds required under Major
Force Program 2 and Major Force Program 11.
(3) A timeline and conditions for achieving initial
and full operational capability for a Space Force
Special Operations Component Command.
(4) An identification of the military, civilian, and
contractor personnel required for a Space Force Special
Operations Component Command at initial and full
operational capability.
(5) An identification of the facilities requirements
for a Space Force Special Operations Component Command
at initial and full operational capability.
(6) An explanation of how and when the Secretary of
Defense and the Assistant Secretary of Defense for
Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict have
documented approval for the establishment of a Space
Force Special Operations Component Command.
(7) An explanation of the administrative and command
relationships between a Space Force Special Operations
Component Command and the United States Special
Operations Command, United States Space Command, and
the Space Force.
(8) Any other matters determined relevant by the
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations
and Low-Intensity Conflict and the Commander of the
United States Special Operations Command.
SEC. 350. PILOT PROGRAM FOR DATA-ENABLED GROUND VEHICLE MAINTENANCE.
(a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary concerned with respect to
a covered Armed Force, in consultation with the Chief Digital
and Artificial Intelligence Officer of the Department of
Defense, shall establish in such covered Armed Force a pilot
program under which the covered Armed Force shall use
commercially available artificial intelligence technologies to
improve the maintenance of ground vehicles performed by such
covered Armed Force.
(b) Objectives.--Under the pilot program established under
subsection (a), the Secretary concerned shall--
(1) assess the feasibility and effectiveness of
artificial intelligence-driven approaches in improving
maintenance regimes for ground vehicles;
(2) assess the cost savings resulting from the use of
artificial intelligence technology for the maintenance
of ground vehicles; and
(3) identify and mitigate potential challenges and
risks associated with the integration of artificial
intelligence technology for modernized maintenance of
ground vehicles, including cybersecurity concerns.
(c) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, each Secretary concerned with respect to
a covered Armed Force shall submit to Committees on Armed
Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a
report on the activities performed under the pilot program
established under subsection (a) in such covered Armed Force.
(d) Termination.--The authority to carry out a pilot program
under subsection (a) shall terminate on January 1, 2029.
(e) Definitions.-- In this section:
(1) The term ``covered Armed Force'' means the Army,
Navy, or Air Force.
(2) The term ``Secretary concerned'' has the meaning
given such term in section 101(a)(9) of title 10,
United States Code.
SEC. 351. MODERNIZATION OF THE ORGANIC INDUSTRIAL BASE OF THE ARMY.
(a) Authority to Establish and Operate.--The Secretary of the
Army shall accelerate the modernization of the organic
industrial base of the Army to meet the requirements of the
Army by ensuring additional production of materials, or
expanded use of capabilities, as described in subsection (b).
(b) Materials and Capabilities.--The Secretary of the Army
shall prioritize using or modifying existing facilities of the
organic industrial base of the Army for the following purposes:
(1) Production of propellant.
(2) Production of any of 13 precursor chemicals used
widely across the Joint Program Executive Office
Armaments and Ammunition portfolio that are currently
sourced solely from the People's Republic of China.
(3) Production of any of the 300 chemicals identified
as single point failures by the Joint Program Executive
Office Armaments and Ammunition.
(4) Production of multiple calibers of ammunition.
(5) Development of methods for dual-use maintenance
or production of vehicles and aircraft.
(6) Use of logistics.
(7) Production or use of any of the capabilities
listed in paragraphs (1) through (6).
(8) Another capability that the Secretary of the Army
certifies to the congressional defense committees is
necessary to meet Army munitions and weapons
requirements.
(c) Expedited Production or Expansion of Capabilities.--The
Secretary shall expedite the production or expansion of any
capabilities described under subsection (b) and shall use, to
the fullest extent possible, existing environmental permits,
security arrangements, and personnel required for the
production of materials critical to Army munitions and weapons
requirements.
(d) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall submit
to the congressional defense committees a report on the use of
the authority under this section.
(e) Organic Industrial Base of the Army Defined.--In this
section, the term ``organic industrial base of the Army'' means
each depot listed in section 2476(f)(1) of title 10, United
States Code.
Subtitle D--Matters Relating to Munitions
SEC. 361. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR OUT-YEAR UNCONSTRAINED TOTAL
MUNITIONS REQUIREMENTS AND OUT-YEAR INVENTORY
NUMBERS.
Section 222c of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (c)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by inserting `` and
including OPLANs for operations involving the
People's Republic of China, the Russian
Federation, the Democratic People's Republic of
North Korea, and the Islamic Republic of Iran''
after ``(OPLAN)''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(9) The estimated aggregate demand from United
States allies and partners.'';
(2) in subsection (e)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by striking ``number of years''
and inserting ``production level for
each fiscal year''; and
(ii) by striking ``rate requested for
the fiscal year covered by the report''
and inserting ``end of the future years
defense program'';
(B) by striking paragraph (2) and
redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2);
and
(C) in paragraph (2), as so redesignated--
(i) by striking ``additional''; and
(ii) by striking ``Out-Year
Unconstrained Total Munitions
Requirement for each munition by the
end of the period covered by the most
recent future-years defense program
submitted to Congress pursuant to
section 221 of this title.'' and
inserting ``production level specified
in paragraph (1) for that fiscal
year.'';
(3) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection
(h); and
(4) by inserting after subsection (e) the following
new subsections:
``(f) Inclusion in Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and
Execution.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the
production levels specified in paragraph (1) are incorporated
into the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution
process of the Department of Defense to align munitions
procurement with the Out-Year Unconstrained Total Munitions
Requirement.
``(g) Methodology.--The estimate specified in subsection
(c)(9)--
``(1) shall be based on, at a minimum, relevant
information set forth in letters of offer and
acceptance issued with respect to foreign military
sales of munitions authorized under chapter 2 of the
Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2761 et seq.); and
``(2) may be informed by--
``(A) discussions held with allies and
partners of the United States regarding future
potential sales or transfers of munitions; and
``(B) analyses of the United States
Government regarding the variants of munitions
that would most benefit the interests of the
United States if sold or transferred to allies
and partners of the United States.''.
SEC. 362. INCLUSION OF AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE IN OUT-YEAR
UNCONSTRAINED TOTAL MUNITIONS REQUIREMENT AND OUT-
YEAR INVENTORY NUMBERS.
Section 222c(c) of title 10, United States Code, as amended
by section 361, is further amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraphs (5) through (8) as
paragraphs (6) through (9), respectively; and
(2) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following
new paragraph (5):
``(5) Air and Missile Defense.''.
SEC. 363. REPORTS ON MUNITIONS RESPONSE PROJECTS AT SITES FORMERLY USED
BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
(a) In General.--Not later than 30 days after the last day of
each fiscal quarter that begins after the date of the enactment
of this Act for a one-year period, and on a biannual basis
thereafter until the termination date specified in subsection
(c), the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy,
Installations, and Environment, in coordination with the
Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy, and
Environment, acting through the Commanding General of the
United States Army Corps of Engineers, shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report on the status of
munitions response projects, including at sites formerly used
by the Department of Defense.
(b) Elements.--Each report submitted under subsection (a)
shall include, for the period covered by the report, the
following information:
(1) The number of new task order awards for munitions
response projects at sites formerly used by the
Department of Defense issued and the total dollar value
of such awards.
(2) The number of optional tasks exercised as part of
such projects and the total dollar value of such
exercised tasks.
(3) The number of contract modifications or requests
for equitable adjustment issued as part of such
projects and the total dollar value of such
modifications and adjustments.
(4) The number of active munitions response projects
with contracts for which prior year funds have been
returned.
(5) A list of active munitions response projects
placed on hold for longer than one year and, for each
such project, a summary of the reason for the hold,
including delays related to regulatory agencies,
rights-of-entry issues, Federal land manager actions,
discrepancies in the number of subsurface anomalies
between the statement of work and field conditions, or
prioritization based on risk.
(6) A description of the overall challenges to
executing the Military Munitions Response Program.
(c) Termination Date.--The termination date specified in this
subsection is the date that is five years after the date of the
enactment of this Act.
SEC. 364. REPORT ON CRITICAL MUNITIONS REQUIRED FOR SIMULTANEOUS
CONFLICTS.
(a) Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report that details the stockpiles of
critical munitions required to fight simultaneous
conflicts in different theaters of operation.
(2) Elements.--The report under paragraph (1) shall
include the following elements:
(A) An estimate of the number of each
critical munition that would be required over
the course of simultaneous conflicts in
different theaters, modeled on the assumption
that a contingency operation in any one of the
western Pacific, Europe, Middle East, or Korean
Peninsula theaters would increase the
likelihood of a contingency operation in one or
more other theaters and taking into
consideration the prepositioning of stockpiles
and the risk posed by moving critical munitions
within such stockpiles out of each theater.
(B) An estimate of the number of days during
such a simultaneous conflict before the current
stockpiles of critical munitions of the United
States would be exhausted by the United States
Armed Forces.
(C) An estimate of the time required for the
industrial base to replenish critical munition
inventories during such a simultaneous
conflict, taking into account the Out-Year
Unconstrained Total Munitions Requirement under
section 222c of title 10, United States Code,
and the results of the assessment conducted
pursuant to section 1705 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
(Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2968) but not
the assumptions required under the Department
of Defense Instruction 3000.04, titled ``DoD
Munitions Requirements Process''.
(D) An identification of the production
requirements for each critical munition
necessary to address any shortfall between--
(i) the production rates as of the
date of the report; and
(ii) the production rates necessary
to meet the number estimated under
subparagraph (A).
(E) An assessment of the lessons learned from
the war in Ukraine with respect to the rates at
which munitions are consumed.
(F) An assessment of the projected munitions
stockpiles of the military forces of the
Russian Federation, the People's Republic of
China, Iran, and the Democratic Republic of
Korea, and forces affiliated with such military
forces.
(G) An assessment of the projected stockpiles
of munitions of relevant partners and allies of
the United States in each theater and
opportunities for such partners and allies to
enhance contributions to such stockpiles for
burden-sharing purposes.
(H) An assessment of the projected munitions
requirements of such partners and allies in
each theater with respect to munitions produced
in the United States, including an analysis of
how such requirements would affect the elements
specified in subparagraphs (A) through (D).
(b) Plan.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the
date on which the Secretary of Defense submits the
report under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit
to the congressional defense committees a plan to
implement critical munitions requirements to fight
simultaneous conflicts in the next budget cycle. Such
plan shall include a description of such actions by
industry, and arsenals and depots owned by the United
States, that the Secretary determines would be
necessary to meet such requirements.
(2) Waiver.--The Secretary may waive the requirement
for the submission of a plan under paragraph (1) if the
Secretary submits to the congressional defense
committees a report with a justification for the
decision not to implement the results of the report
required by subsection (a)(2)(a) into the requirements
process for the next budget cycle. The report shall
include an assessment of the gap between current
requirements for critical munitions and those
requirements identified in the report required by
subsection (a)(2)(a).
(c) Critical Munitions Defined.--In this section, the term
``critical munitions'' includes munitions designated on the
critical munitions list of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff.
Subtitle E--Other Matters
SEC. 371. ADJUSTMENT AND DIVERSIFICATION ASSISTANCE FOR STATE AND LOCAL
GOVERNMENTS AFFECTED BY DEPOT REDUCTIONS.
(a) In General.--Section 2391(b)(1) of title 10, United
States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking ``or'' after ``military installation
resilience,'';
(2) by inserting ``or (G) by any action of the
Department of Defense that negatively affects a covered
depot (as such term is defined in section 2476(f) of
this title),'' after `` the defense facility,''; and
(3) by striking ``(C), or (F)'' and inserting ``(C),
(F), or (G)''.
(b) Report.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the
enactment of the Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
the congressional defense committees a report that includes an
identification of the amount of adjustment and diversification
assistance anticipated to be provided pursuant to the amendment
made by subsection (a) during fiscal year 2026 to State and
local governments for each covered depot.
SEC. 372. AUTHORITY TO EVACUATE FAMILY PETS AND CONTRACT WORKING DOGS
DURING NONCOMBATANT EVACUATIONS OF FOREIGN
COUNTRIES.
Chapter 157 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 2653. Evacuation of family pets and contract working dogs during
noncombatant evacuations of foreign countries
``(a) Authority to Evacuate.--Subject to the limitations
under subsection (b), in the event of a situation during which
the Department of Defense evacuates noncombatants from a
foreign country, the Secretary of Defense may enter into
agreements with appropriate nonprofit entities under which such
entities provide for the evacuation of--
``(1) the family pets of citizens of the United
States who are evacuated by the Department; and
``(2) contract working dogs located in such country.
``(b) Limitations.--The limitations under this subsection are
as follows:
``(1) The Department of Defense is not responsible
for providing veterinary care for a family pet or
contract working dog by reason of the evacuation of the
pet or dog pursuant to subsection (a).
``(2) The Secretary may not exercise the authority
under subsection (a) if the exercise of such authority
would result in a reduction in the number of
individuals who would otherwise be evacuated.
``(3) The operator of a vehicle used for evacuation
may refuse to evacuate a family pet or contract working
dog if the operator determines that the evacuation
would create a safety risk to other passengers or
personnel.''.
SEC. 373. MANNED ROTARY WING AIRCRAFT SAFETY.
(a) In General.--Chapter 157 of title 10, United States Code,
as amended by section 372, is further amended by adding at the
end the following new section:
``Sec. 2654. Aircraft safety: requirements for certain highly
trafficked domestic airspace
``(a) Limitation on Operation.--Notwithstanding section 1046
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
(Public Law 115-232, 49 U.S.C. 40101 note), except as provided
in subsection (b), the Secretary of a military department may
not authorize any manned rotary wing aircraft of the Department
of Defense to operate a training mission in a covered airspace
unless such aircraft, while being operated, is actively
providing warning of the proximity of such aircraft to nearby
commercial aircraft in a manner compatible with the traffic
alert and collision avoidance system of such commercial
aircraft.
``(b) Waiver Authority.--The Secretary of a military
department, with the concurrence of the Secretary of
Transportation, may waive the limitation under subsection (a)
with respect to the operation of an aircraft if that
Secretary--
``(1) determines that--
``(A) such waiver is in the national security
interests of the United States; and
``(B) a commercial aviation compatibility
risk assessment has been conducted with respect
to the operation of the aircraft pursuant to
the waiver to mitigate the risk associated with
such operation; and
``(2) in the case of a waiver to be in effect for a
period exceeding 30 days, submits to appropriate
congressional committees notice of such waiver,
including a copy of the applicable commercial aviation
compatibility risk assessment specified in paragraph
(1)(B).
``(c) Limitation on Delegation.--The Secretary of a military
department may not delegate the waiver authority under
subsection (b) to an official whose rank is below a general or
flag officer.
``(d) Definitions.--
``(1) The term `appropriate congressional committees'
means--
``(A) the Committee on Armed Services and the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
of the House of Representatives; and
``(B) the Committee on Armed Services and the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation of the Senate.
``(2) The term `covered airspace' means the
Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Special Flight Rules
Area, as such term is defined in section 93.335 of
title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor
regulation.''.
(b) Reports on Near Misses.--
(1) Initial report.--Not later than 180 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional
committees a report on the number of near misses that
aircraft of the Department have had with commercial
aircraft during the 10-year period preceding such date
of enactment.
(2) Annual report.--Not later than one year after the
date of the enactment of this Act, and annually
thereafter through 2030, the Secretary of Defense shall
submit to the appropriate congressional committees a
report on the number of near misses that aircraft of
the Department have had with commercial aircraft during
the previous fiscal year.
(3) Elements.--Each report under this subsection
shall include, with respect to each near miss covered
under the report, the following:
(A) The date, time, and location of the near
miss.
(B) A description of all aircraft involved in
the near miss.
(C) Any changes to protocols, standard
operating procedures, or policy, as
appropriate, that were made based on the near
miss.
(4) Form of report.--Each report under this
subsection shall be submitted in unclassified form, but
may include a classified annex.
(5) Appropriate congressional committees defined.--In
this subsection, the term ``appropriate congressional
committees'' means--
(A) the Committee on Armed Services and the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
of the House of Representatives; and
(B) the Committee on Armed Services and the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation of the Senate.
SEC. 374. ESTABLISHMENT OF ARMY MUSEUM SYSTEM.
Chapter 775 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 7715. Army museum system
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of the Army shall support a
system of official Army museums within the United States Army
Center of Military History. Such system shall include the
National Museum of the United States Army and may contain other
museums honoring individual installations, units, and branches,
as designated by the Secretary of the Army, that meet criteria
established under subsection (b).
``(b) Criteria for Designation.--The Secretary of the Army
shall establish criteria for designating museums of subsection
(a) for inclusion in the Army museum system. Such criteria
shall include--
``(1) historical significance to Army operations,
technology, or personnel;
``(2) public accessibility and educational outreach
programs; and
``(3) alignment with the mission of the Army to
preserve its heritage.
``(c) Criteria for Closure.--The Secretary of the Army shall
establish criteria for closing museums within the Army museum
system. No museum within such system may be closed until--
``(1) the Secretary of the Army submits to the
Committees on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives and the Senate notice that includes--
``(A) a plan for the preservation, storage,
or alternate display of historical collections
contained in the museum;
``(B) how any issues relating to museum
personnel will be resolved;
``(C) an identification of any efforts to
maintain museum operations through public-
private partnerships; and
``(D) an analysis of the cost to transport,
consolidate, and preserve the historical
collections contained in the museum; and
``(2) a period of 90 days has elapsed after the date
on which such notice is received by such committees.
``(d) Funding and Support.--Consistent with applicable law,
the Secretary may enter into partnerships, including with
nonprofit organizations, to enhance the financial
sustainability and public engagement of the museums in the Army
museum system.''.
SEC. 375. ESTABLISHMENT OF UNITED STATES NAVY MUSEUM SYSTEM.
Chapter 861 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
inserting after section 8617 the following new section:
``Sec. 8617A. United States Navy Museum System
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of the Navy shall support a
system of official Navy museums, which shall collectively be
known as the `United States Navy Museum System'. Such system
shall include the following museums:
``(1) The National Museum of the United States Navy.
``(2) The United States Naval Academy Museum.
``(3) The Naval War College Museum.
``(4) The Submarine Force Museum.
``(5) The National Naval Aviation Museum.
``(6) The USS Constitution Naval History and Heritage
Command, Detachment Boston.
``(7) The United States Navy Seabee Museum.
``(8) The Puget Sound Navy Museum.
``(9) The Naval Undersea Museum.
``(10) The National Museum of the American Sailor.
``(11) The Hampton Roads Naval Museum.
``(12) Such other museums as may be designated by the
Secretary of the Navy that meet criteria established
under subsection (b).
``(b) Criteria for Designation.--The Secretary of the Navy
shall establish criteria for designating museums other than
museums identified in paragraphs (1) through (11) of subsection
(a) for inclusion in the United States Navy Museum System. Such
criteria shall include--
``(1) historical significance to naval operations,
technology, or personnel;
``(2) public accessibility and educational outreach
programs; and
``(3) alignment with the mission of the Navy to
preserve its heritage.
``(c) Criteria for Closure.--The Secretary of the Navy shall
establish criteria for the closure of museums within the United
States Navy Museum System. No museum within such system may be
closed until--
``(1) the Secretary of the Navy submits to the
Committees on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives and the Senate notice that includes--
``(A) a plan for the preservation, storage,
or alternate display of historical collections
contained in the museum;
``(B) how any issues relating to museum
personnel will be resolved;
``(C) an identification of any efforts to
maintain museum operations through public-
private partnerships; and
``(D) an analysis of the cost to transport,
consolidate, and preserve the historical
collections contained in the museum; and
``(2) a period of 90 days has elapsed after the date
on which such notice is received by such committees.
``(d) Funding and Support.--Consistent with applicable law,
the Secretary of the Navy may enter into partnerships,
including with nonprofit organizations, to enhance the
financial sustainability and public engagement of the museums
in the United States Museum System.''.
SEC. 376. ESTABLISHMENT OF AIR FORCE AND SPACE FORCE MUSEUM SYSTEM.
Chapter 979 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 9784. Air Force and Space Force Museum System
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of the Air Force shall
support a system of official Air Force and Space Force museums
within the Department of the Air Force. Such system shall
include the National Museum of the United States Air Force and
may contain other museums honoring individual installations,
units, and branches, as designated by the Secretary of the Air
Force, that meet criteria established under subsection (b).
``(b) Criteria for Designation.--The Secretary of the Air
Force shall establish criteria for designating museums of
subsection (a) for inclusion in the Air Force and Space Force
museum system. Such criteria shall include--
``(1) historical significance to Air Force and Space
Force operations, technology, or personnel;
``(2) public accessibility and educational outreach
programs; and
``(3) alignment with the mission of the Air Force and
Space Force to preserve the heritage of the Air Force
and Space Force.
``(c) Criteria for Closure.--The Secretary of the Air Force
shall establish criteria for the closure of museums within the
Air Force and Space Force museum system. No museum within such
system may be closed until--
``(1) the Secretary of the Air Force submits to the
Committees on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives and the Senate notice that includes--
``(A) a plan for the preservation, storage,
or alternate display of historical collections
contained in the museum;
``(B) how any issues relating to museum
personnel will be resolved;
``(C) an identification of any efforts to
maintain museum operations through public-
private partnerships; and
``(D) an analysis of the cost to transport,
consolidate, and preserve the historical
collections contained in the museum; and
``(2) a period of 90 days has elapsed after the date
on which such notice is received by such committees.
``(d) Funding and Support.--Consistent with applicable law,
the Secretary may enter into partnerships, including with
nonprofit organizations, to enhance the financial
sustainability and public engagement of the museums in the Air
Force and Space Force museum system.''.
SEC. 377. TRANSPORTATION OF CERTAIN DOMESTIC ANIMALS BY FOREIGN AIR
CARRIERS.
Section 40118 of title 49, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsections (c) through (g) as
subsections (d) through (h), respectively;
(2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following
new subsection (c):
``(c) Transportation of Certain Domestic Animals by Foreign
Air Carriers.--
``(1) In general.--This section does not preclude the
transportation of a passenger and the property of such
passenger by a foreign air carrier if--
``(A) such passenger is a member of the Armed
Forces or civilian employee of the Department
of Defense;
``(B) such property includes at least 1 and
not more than 3 domestic animals traveling with
such passenger;
``(C) such transportation is--
``(i) between a place in the United
States and a place outside the United
States; or
``(ii) between 2 places outside the
United States; and
``(D) no air carrier holding a certificate
under section 41102 is willing and able to
provide such transportation.
``(2) Responsibility of individual to cover certain
costs.--If the cost for the transportation of a
passenger and property under paragraph (1) exceeds the
cost that would have been owed had such transportation
been provided by an air carrier holding a certificate
under section 41102, the passenger shall be responsible
for paying the difference between such amounts.
``(3) Domestic animal defined.--In this section, the
term `domestic animal' means a domestic cat (Felis
catus) or a domestic dog (Canis familiaris).''; and
(3) in subsection (e), as redesignated by paragraph
(1), by striking ``subsections (a) and (c)'' and
inserting ``subsections (a) and (d)''.
SEC. 378. MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR MILITARY WORKING DOG KENNELS AND
FACILITIES.
(a) Establishment of Minimum Standards.--Not later than 180
days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary
of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of each military
department, veterinary experts, and military working dog
program managers, shall establish minimum standards for kennels
and other facilities used to house military working dogs. Such
minimum standards shall include each of the following:
(1) Requirements for space and design to ensure each
military working dog has sufficient space to stand,
turn around, lie down comfortably, and engage in
natural behaviors.
(2) Standards for environmental conditions to ensure
adequate ventilation, temperature control, and
protection from extreme weather conditions.
(3) Standards for sanitation and hygiene to ensure
kennels and other facilities can be easily cleaned and
disinfected.
(4) Requirements related to safety and security to
prevent military working dogs from escaping and being
injured and preventing access to kennels and other
facilities by unauthorized individuals.
(5) Standards for access to veterinary care to
address the routine and emergency medical care needs of
military working dogs, either at a military veterinary
treatment facility or through sufficient on-site
veterinary capabilities.
(6) Requirements related to daily access to exercise
areas.
(7) Required annual inspections to ensure compliance
with such standards.
(8) Such other standards and requirements as the
Secretary of Defense determines are appropriate.
(b) Implementation and Compliance.--
(1) Existing facilities.--
(A) Assessment.--Not later than one year
after the date of the establishment of the
standards required under subsection (a), the
Secretary of Defense, acting through the
Executive Agent for the Department of Defense
Military Working Dog Program, shall ensure that
each kennel and other facility used to house
military working dogs under the jurisdiction of
the Department of Defense is assessed to
determine the extent to which such kennel or
facility is in compliance with such standards.
(B) Modification.--Not later than three years
after the date of the enactment of this Act,
the Secretary, acting through the Executive
Agent, shall ensure that each such kennel and
facility is modified to the extent required to
comply with such standards.
(2) New facilities.--The Secretary, acting through
the Executive Agent, shall ensure that any kennel or
other facility used to house military working dogs
under the jurisdiction of the Department that is
constructed or renovated after the date of the
enactment of this Act is in compliance with such
standards before such kennel or facility is used to
house such a military working dog.
(c) Waiver Authority.--The Secretary of Defense may waive a
specific requirement or standard developed under subsection
(a), on a case-by-case basis, if the Secretary determines that
such a waiver is required to provide for a temporary deployment
or due to exigent circumstances. The Secretary may not issue a
waiver under this subsection unless the Secretary--
(1) provides for the implementation of alternative
measures to ensure the welfare of any dogs affected by
the waiver; and
(2) submits to the Committees on Armed Services of
the Senate and House of Representatives a report
containing notice of the waiver, a justification for
such waiver, and a description of the alternative
measures provided under paragraph (1).
SEC. 379. RESTROOM ACCESS AT MILITARY INSTALLATIONS FOR CERTAIN
TRANSPORTATION SERVICE PROVIDERS.
(a) Restroom Access.--The Secretary of Defense shall take
such steps as may be necessary to ensure that, with respect to
each covered location, there is a restroom--
(1) located at or in close proximity to the covered
location;
(2) to which any covered driver, while providing a
transportation protective service involving the
transport of sensitive cargo to or from the covered
location on behalf of the Department of Defense, is
authorized access;
(3) that to the extent practicable, provides for
privacy, hand washing, accessibility, and gender-
specific needs; and
(4) in the case of a portable restroom, that is
vented and equipped with adequate lighting (which may
be achieved through supplementation with a temporary
lighting source, as necessary).
(b) Location.--The location of a restroom under subsection
(a)(1) may not be a location to which access by the covered
driver would result in--
(1) a security risk, as determined by the Secretary;
(2) a health or safety risk to the covered driver; or
(3) a violation of any other regulation or policy of
the Department.
(c) Notification of Noncompliance.--In carrying out
subsection (a), the Secretary shall--
(1) establish a process by which a covered driver may
provide to the Secretary timely notification of any
covered location with respect to which access to a
restroom is not provided consistent with such
subsection; and
(2) upon receiving such a notification, coordinate
with the commander of the military installation
concerned or other appropriate officer or employee of
the Department to ensure such access is provided.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The terms ``arms, ammunition, and explosives'',
``safe haven'', ``secure holding area'', ``secure
holding location'', and ``transportation protective
service'' have the meanings given those terms in the
publication of the United States Army Transportation
Command issued October 4, 2024, and titled ``Military
Freight Traffic Unified Rules Publication-1 (MFTURP-
1)'', or any successor thereto.
(2) The term ``commercial motor vehicle'' has the
meaning given that term in section 31101 of title 49,
United States Code.
(3) The term ``covered driver'' means an operator of
a commercial motor vehicle--
(A) authorized to provide a transportation
protective service on behalf of the Department
of Defense; and
(B) subject to requirements for
qualifications and maximum hours of service
under section 31502(b) of title 49, United
States Code.
(4) The term ``covered location'' means a safe haven,
secure holding area, or secure holding location at a
military installation or other facility of the
Department of Defense.
(5) The terms ``facility'' and ``military
installation'' have the meanings given those terms in
section 2801(c) of title 10, United States Code.
(6) The term ``sensitive cargo'' means--
(A) arms, ammunition, and explosives;
(B) classified material; or
(C) any other cargo, or category thereof, the
Secretary of Defense determines sensitive for
purposes of this section.
SEC. 380. USE OF EXPEDITIONARY SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS BY
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
(a) Expeditionary Solid Waste Disposal Systems.--
(1) Authorized use.--The Secretary of Defense may use
expeditionary solid waste disposal systems for the
destruction of covered materials.
(2) Equipping and availability of systems.--
Expeditionary solid waste disposal systems units
deployed for use in accordance with paragraph (1) shall
be--
(A) equipped to support operations relating
to border security and the elimination of
contraband; and
(B) made available with respect to military
installations, forward operating bases, and the
security forces of allies and partners of the
United States as necessary to assist in
countering infiltration and the unauthorized
use of military assets of the United States.
(b) Prohibition on Use of Open-air Burn Pits to Dispose of
Covered Material.--In addition to the prohibition on the
disposal of certain wastes in open-air burn pits under section
317 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2010 (Public Law 111-84; 10 U.S.C. 2701 note), the Secretary of
Defense may not use open-air burn pits for the disposal of any
covered material.
(c) Covered Material Defined.--In this section, the term
``covered material'' means the following:
(1) Contraband or other property that is illegal to
possess, including seized counterfeit materials and
unauthorized military equipment.
(2) Classified equipment or materials.
SEC. 381. PILOT PROGRAM FOR CONTRACTED AMPHIBIOUS AIR RESOURCES FOR THE
AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY OF THE UNITED STATES INDO-
PACIFIC COMMAND.
(a) Authority.--The Secretary of Defense, in conjunction with
the Secretary of the Navy and the Commander of the United
States Indo-Pacific Command, may carry out a pilot program for
the contracted operation of a fleet of commercial amphibious
aviation resources to be made available to the commanders of
the combatant commands and the commanders of other components
of the Department of Defense for mission tasking within the
area of responsibility of the United States Indo-Pacific
Command.
(b) Fielding and Adjudicating Mission Requests.--The
Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command shall
establish a process to field and adjudicate mission requests
pursuant to the pilot program under subsection (a) in a timely
manner.
(c) Termination.--The authority to carry out the pilot
program under subsection (a) shall terminate on the date that
is three years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 382. INITIATIVE TO CONTROL SPREAD OF GREATER BANDED HORNET IN
GUAM.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall enhance
efforts to manage, control, and interdict the greater banded
hornet on military installations in Guam.
(b) Authorized Activities.--The efforts required under
subsection (a) shall include the following:
(1) Carrying out science-based management and control
programs to reduce the effect of the greater banded
hornet on military installations and to prevent the
introduction or spread of the greater banded hornet to
areas where such hornet has not yet been established.
(2) Providing support for interagency and
intergovernmental response efforts to control,
interdict, monitor, and eradicate the greater banded
hornet on military installations in Guam.
(3) Pursuing chemical, biological, and other control
techniques, technology transfer, and best practices to
support management, control, interdiction and, where
possible, eradication of the greater banded hornet in
Guam.
(4) Establishing an early detection and rapid
response mechanism to monitor and deploy coordinated
efforts if the greater banded hornet, or an other newly
detected invasive alien species, is detected at new
sites on military installations in Guam.
(5) Carrying out such other activities as the
Secretary determines appropriate to manage, control,
and interdict the greater banded hornet on military
installations in Guam.
(c) Annual Briefings.--Not later than 180 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for each
of the next three years, the Assistant Secretary of the Navy
for Energy, Installations, and Environment shall provide to the
Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives
and the Senate a briefing on the implementation of this
section, which shall include detailed information about the
efforts of the Secretary to manage, control, and interdict the
greater banded hornet on military installations in Guam.
SEC. 383. RESERVE MOBILIZATION EXERCISE TO ASSESS THE CAPABILITY OF THE
ARMED FORCES TO RESPOND TO A HIGH-INTENSITY
CONTINGENCY IN THE INDO-PACIFIC REGION.
(a) Indo-pacific Mobilization and Readiness Study Required.--
Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this
Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Commander of
United States Indo-Pacific Command, shall conduct a
comprehensive joint mobilization and sustainment readiness
study (modeled on the 1978 exercise referred to as ``Nifty
Nugget'') to assess the capability of the Armed Forces to
respond to a high-intensity contingency in the Indo-Pacific
region.
(b) Elements of the Study.--The study required under
subsection (a) shall include the following:
(1) An assessment of the ability to rapidly mobilize,
deploy, and sustain active and reserve component forces
in response to a conflict scenario involving the Taiwan
Strait, South China Sea, or similar Indo-Pacific
flashpoint.
(2) An evaluation of strategic lift and sustainment
capabilities across military departments, including
maritime sealift, airlift, rail, road networks, and
prepositioned stocks.
(3) Identification of critical logistics
vulnerabilities, mobilization bottlenecks, and command
and control challenges.
(4) Analysis of interagency coordination procedures
and integration with civilian emergency support
capabilities.
(5) An evaluation of joint and allied
interoperability, with particular attention to
coordination mechanisms with Japan, Australia, the
Philippines, and Taiwan.
(6) The civilian skills inventory described in
subsection (c).
(c) Civilian Skills Inventory of the Reserve Component.--As
part of the study required under subsection (a), the Secretary
of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for
Personnel and Readiness, shall conduct a civilian skills
inventory of the reserve components of the Armed Forces to
identify and assess the non-military qualifications and talents
of reservists, including--
(1) foreign language proficiency and cultural
expertise;
(2) advanced academic credentials, including master's
degrees, doctoral degrees, and scientific research
experience;
(3) industrial and technical skills, including
cybersecurity, software development, engineering,
logistics, manufacturing, and data science;
(4) critical infrastructure and emergency response
expertise; and
(5) private-sector leadership and innovation
experience relevant to defense mobilization and
sustainment.
(d) Reporting Requirements.--Not later than two years after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense
shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report
that includes--
(1) the results, findings, and recommendations of the
mobilization and readiness study required under
subsection (a);
(2) a summary of the civilian skills inventory of the
reserve components conducted under subsection (c),
including recommendations for how such skills can be
leveraged to support contingency planning, civil-
military integration, and surge operations;
(3) a comparative analysis of best practices by each
Armed Force with respect to--
(A) mobilizing members of the reserve
components for wartime or emergency
augmentation;
(B) identifying, tracking, and using
civilian-acquired skills of reservists; and
(C) executing logistical lift and sustainment
operations, including Navy-led maritime port
operations, Army-managed rail and overland
transport, Air Force strategic airlift
capacity, and Marine Corps expeditionary
logistics; and
(4) an estimate of--
(A) the number of members of the reserve
components who are likely to be available and
required to reinforce forward-deployed active
duty units during the first 30, 60, and 90 days
of a major Indo-Pacific contingency; and
(B) the number of members of the reserve
components required to support full-scale
mobilization and logistics surge operations
within the United States, including domestic
transportation nodes, sustainment hubs, ports
of embarkation, mobilization training centers,
and other homeland support functions necessary
to enable and sustain global operations.
SEC. 384. LIMITATION ON TRANSFORMATION BY THE ARMY OF PRIMARY
HELICOPTER TRAINING PROGRAM AT FORT RUCKER,
ALABAMA.
None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act
or otherwise made available for the Department of Defense for
fiscal year 2026 for the Army may be obligated or expended to
solicit proposals or award a contract for the implementation of
any transformation of the Initial Entry Rotary Wing training
program at Fort Rucker, Alabama, until--
(1) the completion of the Part 141 Helicopter Flight
School Training Pilot proof of concept plan conducted
by the Department of the Army and the Federal Aviation
Administration, including--
(A) all three phases of Initial Entry Rotary
Wing Training Phases 1 & 2 and Phase 3
Warfighter Tactical Training Phase; and
(B) the evaluation of the effectiveness of
the training pilot, which shall include the
results of six classes of eight students each
(48 students total);
(2) the Secretary of the Army (in this section
referred to as the ``Secretary'') has fully assessed
and validated the outcomes of the training pilot,
including with respect to cost, operational
effectiveness, safety, and training efficacy;
(3) the Secretary submits to the congressional
defense committees a report that includes a detailed
description of the results of the training pilot and
the rationale for any proposed changes to training
systems or platforms resulting from such training
pilot; and
(4) the Secretary provides to the congressional
defense committees a briefing that includes--
(A) an identification of the outcomes and
findings of the training pilot referred to in
paragraph (1);
(B) an assessment of the cost-effectiveness
and operational and training readiness
resulting from the training pilot;
(C) any recommendations for future
procurement or contracting activity related to
training initiatives similar to the training
pilot; and
(D) the course of action proposed by the
Secretary relating to any such transformation.
TITLE IV--MILITARY PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATIONS
TITLE IV--MILITARY PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATIONS
Subtitle A--Active Forces
Sec. 401. End strengths for active forces.
Subtitle B--Reserve Forces
Sec. 411. End strengths for Selected Reserve.
Sec. 412. End strengths for Reserves on active duty in support of the
Reserves.
Sec. 413. End strengths for military technicians (dual status).
Sec. 414. Maximum number of reserve personnel authorized to be on active
duty for operational support.
Subtitle C--Authorization of Appropriations; Reports
Sec. 421. Military personnel.
Sec. 422. Streamlining of total force reporting requirements.
Subtitle A--Active Forces
SEC. 401. END STRENGTHS FOR ACTIVE FORCES.
The Armed Forces are authorized strengths for active duty
personnel as of September 30, 2026, as follows:
(1) The Army, 454,000.
(2) The Navy, 344,600.
(3) The Marine Corps, 172,300.
(4) The Air Force, 321,500.
(5) The Space Force, 10,400.
Subtitle B--Reserve Forces
SEC. 411. END STRENGTHS FOR SELECTED RESERVE.
(a) In General.--The Armed Forces are authorized strengths
for Selected Reserve personnel of the reserve components as of
September 30, 2026, as follows:
(1) The Army National Guard of the United States,
328,000.
(2) The Army Reserve, 172,000.
(3) The Navy Reserve, 57,500.
(4) The Marine Corps Reserve, 33,600.
(5) The Air National Guard of the United States,
106,300.
(6) The Air Force Reserve, 67,500.
(7) The Coast Guard Reserve, 8,500.
(b) End Strength Reductions.--The end strengths prescribed by
subsection (a) for the Selected Reserve of any reserve
component shall be proportionately reduced by--
(1) the total authorized strength of units organized
to serve as units of the Selected Reserve of such
component which are on active duty (other than for
training) at the end of the fiscal year; and
(2) the total number of individual members not in
units organized to serve as units of the Selected
Reserve of such component who are on active duty (other
than for training or for unsatisfactory participation
in training) without their consent at the end of the
fiscal year.
(c) End Strength Increases.--Whenever units or individual
members of the Selected Reserve of any reserve component are
released from active duty during any fiscal year, the end
strength prescribed for such fiscal year for the Selected
Reserve of such reserve component shall be increased
proportionately by the total authorized strengths of such units
and by the total number of such individual members.
SEC. 412. END STRENGTHS FOR RESERVES ON ACTIVE DUTY IN SUPPORT OF THE
RESERVES.
Within the end strengths prescribed in section 411(a), the
reserve components of the Armed Forces are authorized, as of
September 30, 2026, the following number of Reserves to be
serving on full-time active duty or full-time duty, in the case
of members of the National Guard, for the purpose of
organizing, administering, recruiting, instructing, or training
the reserve components:
(1) The Army National Guard of the United States,
30,845.
(2) The Army Reserve, 16,511.
(3) The Navy Reserve, 10,409.
(4) The Marine Corps Reserve, 2,400.
(5) The Air National Guard of the United States,
25,982.
(6) The Air Force Reserve, 6,218.
SEC. 413. END STRENGTHS FOR MILITARY TECHNICIANS (DUAL STATUS).
(a) In General.--The minimum number of military technicians
(dual status) as of the last day of fiscal year 2026 for the
reserve components of the Army and the Air Force
(notwithstanding section 129 of title 10, United States Code)
shall be the following:
(1) For the Army National Guard of the United States,
21,294.
(2) For the Army Reserve, 6,258.
(3) For the Air National Guard of the United States,
10,405.
(4) For the Air Force Reserve, 6,455.
(b) Limitation on Number of Temporary Military Technicians
(dual Status).--The number of temporary military technicians
(dual status) under subsection (a) may not exceed 25 percent of
the total number authorized under such subsection.
(c) Prohibition.--A State may not coerce a military
technician (dual status) to accept an offer of realignment or
conversion to any other military status, including as a member
on Active Guard and Reserve duty. No action may be taken
against an individual, or the position of such individual, who
refuses such an offer solely on the basis of such refusal.
SEC. 414. MAXIMUM NUMBER OF RESERVE PERSONNEL AUTHORIZED TO BE ON
ACTIVE DUTY FOR OPERATIONAL SUPPORT.
During fiscal year 2026, the maximum number of members of the
reserve components of the Armed Forces who may be serving at
any time on full-time operational support duty under section
115(b) of title 10, United States Code, is the following:
(1) The Army National Guard of the United States,
17,000.
(2) The Army Reserve, 13,000.
(3) The Navy Reserve, 6,200.
(4) The Marine Corps Reserve, 3,000.
(5) The Air National Guard of the United States,
16,000.
(6) The Air Force Reserve, 14,000.
Subtitle C--Authorization of Appropriations; Reports
SEC. 421. MILITARY PERSONNEL.
(a) Authorization of Appropriations.--Funds are hereby
authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2026 for the use
of the Armed Forces and other activities and agencies of the
Department of Defense for expenses, not otherwise provided for,
for military personnel, as specified in the funding table in
section 4401.
(b) Construction of Authorization.--The authorization of
appropriations in the subsection (a) supersedes any other
authorization of appropriations (definite or indefinite) for
such purpose for fiscal year 2026.
SEC. 422. STREAMLINING OF TOTAL FORCE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
(a) Repeal of Annual Report on Military Technicians.--Section
115a of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking
subsection (g).
(b) Incorporation of Annual Civilian Personnel Management
Report Into Annual Defense Manpower Profile Report.--
(1) In general.--Such section is further amended--
(A) by redesignating subsections (d) through
(f) as subsections (e) through (g),
respectively; and
(B) by inserting after subsection (c) the
following new subsection (d):
``(d)(1) The Secretary shall include in each report under
subsection (a) a detailed discussion of the management of the
civilian workforce of the Department of Defense. The discussion
shall include the matter specified in paragraph (2) for the
civilian workforce of--
``(A) the Office of the Secretary of Defense;
``(B) the Defense Agencies;
``(C) the Department of Defense Field Activities; and
``(D) the military departments.''.
(2) Transfer.--Paragraph (2) of section 129(c) of
such title--
(A) is amended, in the matter preceding
subparagraph (A)--
(i) by striking ``Each report under
paragraph (1) shall contain'' and
inserting ``The matter to be included
in each discussion under paragraph
(1)''; and
(ii) by striking ``under the
jurisdiction of the official submitting
the report,'' and inserting ``of each
element of the Department of Defense
named in such paragraph, is''; and
(B) is transferred to section 115a and
inserted at the end of subsection (d) of such
section, as added by paragraph (1) of this
subsection.
(3) Conforming repeal of requirement for separate
annual civilian personnel management report.--Section
129 of such title is amended by striking subsection
(c).
TITLE V--MILITARY PERSONNEL POLICY
TITLE V--MILITARY PERSONNEL POLICY
Subtitle A--Officer Policy
Sec. 501. Space Force general officer management.
Sec. 502. Redistribution of general officers on active duty from the Air
Force to the Space Force.
Sec. 503. Notification of removal of officers from selection board
reports and promotion lists.
Sec. 504. Chaplains: career flexibility; detail as students at schools
for education required for appointment.
Sec. 505. Temporary increase in fiscal year percentage limitation for
reduction or waiver of service-in-grade requirement for
general and flag officers to be retired in pay grades O-7 and
O-8.
Sec. 506. Notice of removal of Judge Advocates General.
Sec. 507. Authority to waive prohibition on officers serving on
successive selection boards for boards to consider officers
for promotion to major general or rear admiral.
Sec. 508. Establishment of blast safety officer positions.
Subtitle B--Reserve Component Management
Sec. 511. Active and inactive transfers of officers of the Army National
Guard and Air Force National Guard.
Sec. 512. National Guard: Active Guard and Reserve duty in response to a
State disaster.
Sec. 513. Report on effect of equipment shortfalls on ability of
National Guard to perform homeland defense activities.
Sec. 514. Report on National Guard sexual assault prevention and
response training.
Sec. 515. Study and report on members of the reserve components:
consideration of amount of time of service in activation;
authority to waive limitation on release from active duty.
Subtitle C--General Service Authorities and Military Records
Sec. 521. Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record: codification;
expansion.
Sec. 522. Women's initiative teams.
Sec. 523. Honorary promotions on the initiative of the Department of
Defense.
Sec. 524. Enhanced efficiency and service discretion for Disability
Evaluation System reviews.
Sec. 525. Requirement of equal opportunity, racial neutrality, and
exclusive use of merit in military personnel actions.
Sec. 526. Report on adequacy of reimbursement for costs of permanent
change of station.
Subtitle D--Recruitment and Accession
Sec. 531. Recruiter access to secondary schools.
Sec. 532. Alternative service in areas of national interest by
individuals denied enlistment.
Sec. 533. Medical accession standards for members of the Armed Forces.
Sec. 534. Clarifying the calculation of enlistments for persons whose
score on the Armed Forces Qualification Test is below a
prescribed level for the future servicemember preparatory
course.
Sec. 535. Selective Service System: automatic registration.
Subtitle E--Member Training
Sec. 541. Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps instructor
qualifications.
Sec. 542. Number of Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps units.
Sec. 543. Requirements with respect to motorcycle safety training.
Sec. 544. Repeal of annual certifications related to the Ready, Relevant
Learning initiative of the Navy.
Sec. 545. Mandatory training on government ethics and national security
law.
Sec. 546. Temporary authority to provide bonuses to Junior Reserve
Officers' Training Corps instructors.
Sec. 547. Pilot program for generative artificial intelligence and
spatial computing for performance training and proficiency
assessment.
Sec. 548. Limitation on authority to reorganize the Senior Reserve
Officers' Training Corps of the Army.
Sec. 549. Accreditation of National Guard Marksmanship Training Center.
Subtitle F--Member Education
Sec. 551. Modification to maximum years of service for eligibility
detail as a student at a law school.
Sec. 552. Inclusion of Space Force education programs in definitions
regarding professional military education.
Sec. 553. Asynchronous instruction in distance education option for
professional military education.
Sec. 554. Center for Strategic Deterrence and Weapons of Mass
Destruction Studies.
Sec. 555. Military service academy nominations.
Sec. 556. Modifications to alternative obligation for cadets and
midshipmen.
Sec. 557. Modification to the designation of Members of the House of
Representatives to the Boards of Visitors of Service
Academies.
Sec. 558. Director of Admissions of the United States Naval Academy.
Sec. 559. Detail of members of the Space Force as instructors at Air
Force Institute of Technology.
Sec. 559A. Prohibition on participation of males in athletic programs or
activities at the military service academies that are
designated for women or girls.
Sec. 559B. Organization of Army War College.
Subtitle G--Military Justice and Other Legal Matters
Sec. 561. Qualifications for judge advocates.
Sec. 562. Ensuring the availability of legal advice to commanders.
Sec. 563. Analysis of potential modifications to the offense of wrongful
broadcast or distribution of intimate visual images under the
Uniform Code of Military Justice.
Sec. 564. Revision to sexual assault prevention and response training
guidance.
Sec. 565. Notification of military sex offenders at military
installations.
Sec. 566. Analysis of the advisability of modifying the definition of
abusive sexual contact under the Uniform Code of Military
Justice.
Sec. 567. Analysis of the advisability of establishing a punitive
article for child pornography-related offenses under the
Uniform Code of Military Justice.
Subtitle H--Career Transition
Sec. 571. Transition Assistance Program: amendments; pilot program;
reports.
Sec. 572. Amendments to pathways for counseling in Transition Assistance
Program.
Sec. 573. Improvements to information-sharing to support individuals
retiring or separating from the Armed Forces.
Subtitle I--Family Programs, Child Care, and Dependent Education
Sec. 581. Notification of suspected child abuse that occurs at a
military child development center.
Sec. 582. Enrollment of children of certain American Red Cross employees
in schools operated by the Department of Defense Education
Activity.
Sec. 583. Ensuring access to DODEA schools for certain members of the
reserve components.
Sec. 584. Authorization of dual or concurrent enrollment programs for
students of Defense Dependent Schools.
Sec. 585. Restrictions on certain actions relating to DODEA schools and
military child development centers.
Sec. 586. Extension of pilot program to provide financial assistance to
members of the Armed Forces for in-home child care.
Sec. 587. Military OneSource: information regarding maternal health
care.
Sec. 588. Assistance for deployment-related support of members of the
Armed Forces undergoing deployment and their families beyond
the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program.
Sec. 589. Certain assistance to local educational agencies that benefit
dependents of military and civilian personnel.
Sec. 589A. Verification of reporting of eligible federally connected
children for purposes of Federal impact aid programs.
Sec. 589B. Regulations on the use of portable electronic mobile devices
in Department of Defense Education Activity schools.
Sec. 589V. Management of special education in schools operated by
Department of Defense Education Activity.
Sec. 589D. Pilot program to increase payments for child care services in
high-cost areas.
Subtitle J--Decorations and Awards, Reports, and Other Matters
Sec. 591. Authorization for award of Medal of Honor to E. Royce Williams
for acts of valor during the Korean War.
Sec. 592. Authorization for posthumous award of the distinguished-
service cross to Isaac ``Ike'' Camacho for acts of valor in
Vietnam.
Sec. 593. Compliance with travel charge card deactivation requirements.
Subtitle A--Officer Policy
SEC. 501. SPACE FORCE GENERAL OFFICER MANAGEMENT.
(a) Distribution of Commissioned Officers on Active Service
in General Officer Grades.--Section 525 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
inserting ``or the Space Force officer list''
after ``officer on the active duty list''; and
(B) in paragraph (5)--
(i) in subparagraph (A), by striking
``officers in the grade of general''
and inserting ``officers on sustained
duty orders in the grade of general'';
(ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking
``officers in a grade above'' and
inserting ``officers on sustained duty
orders in a grade above''; and
(iii) in subparagraph (C), by
striking ``officers in the grade'' and
inserting ``officers on sustained duty
orders in the grade''; and
(2) in subsection (h), by adding at the end the
following new paragraph:
``(3) The limitations of this section do not apply to a Space
Force general officer serving in a Space Force active status
but not on sustained duty orders, and who is on active service
for a period in excess of 365 days but not to exceed three
years. Unless authorized by the Secretary of Defense, the
number of Space Force general officers covered by this
subsection and not serving in a joint duty assignment for
purposes of chapter 38 of this title may not exceed two. Not
later than 30 days after authorizing more than two Space Force
general officers covered by this subsection, the Secretary of
Defense shall provide the notification required in accordance
with paragraph (2).''.
(b) Authorized Strength of Space Force General Officers on
Active Service.--Section 526 of such title is amended--
(1) in subsection (c)--
(A) in the subsection heading, by inserting
``and of the Space Force'' after
``Components'';
(B) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``or of
the Space Force'' after ``a reserve
component'';
(C) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end
the following new subparagraph:
``(D) The Secretary of the Air Force may authorize
not more than two of the general officers authorized to
serve in the Space Force under section 20110 of this
title to serve on active service for a period of at
least 180 days and not longer than 365 days.''; and
(D) in paragraph (3)(A), by inserting ``, or
a Space Force general officer in a Space Force
active status not on sustained duty,'' after
``a reserve component''; and
(2) in subsection (d)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``officer;
or'' and inserting ``officer;'';
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking the period
at the end and inserting ``; or''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(3) a Space Force officer in the grade of brigadier
general or above who is pending transition off of
sustained duty orders, but only during the 60-day
period preceding the end date of such orders.''.
(c) Strength in Grade: Space Force General Officers in a
Space Force Active Status Not on Sustained Duty.--Chapter 2003
of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new
section:
``Sec. 20110. Strength in grade: Space Force general officers in a
Space Force active status, not on sustained duty
``(a) Authorized Strength.--The authorized strength of
general officers in the Space Force serving in a Space Force
active status but not on sustained duty is five.
``(b) Exclusions.--The following Space Force general officers
shall not be counted for purposes of this section:
``(1) Those counted under section 526 of this title.
``(2) Those serving in a joint duty assignment for
purposes of chapter 38 of this title, except that the
number of officers who may be excluded under this
paragraph may not exceed two.
``(c) Permanent Grade.--A Space Force general officer may not
be reduced in permanent grade because of a reduction in the
number authorized under subsection (a).
``(d) Temporary Exclusion.--The limitations of subsection (a)
do not apply to an officer released from a joint duty
assignment or other non-joint active service assignment, but
only during the 60-day period beginning on the date the officer
departs the joint duty or other active service assignment. The
Secretary of Defense may authorize the Secretary of the Air
Force to extend the 60-day period by an additional 120 days,
except that not more than three Space Force officers may be
covered by an extension under this subsection at the same
time.''.
SEC. 502. REDISTRIBUTION OF GENERAL OFFICERS ON ACTIVE DUTY FROM THE
AIR FORCE TO THE SPACE FORCE.
Section 526(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (3), by striking ``171'' and
inserting ``168''; and
(2) in paragraph (5), by striking ``21'' and
inserting ``24''.
SEC. 503. NOTIFICATION OF REMOVAL OF OFFICERS FROM SELECTION BOARD
REPORTS AND PROMOTION LISTS.
(a) Regular Components.--
(1) Selection board reports.--Section 618(d) of title
10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end
the following new paragraph:
``(3) The Secretary of Defense shall notify the congressional
defense committees of the removal of the name of an officer
from the report of a selection board by the President or the
Secretary or Deputy Secretary of Defense under paragraph (1) or
paragraph (2), respectively, for any reason other than
misconduct--
``(A) not later than 30 days after the name of an
officer is removed; and
``(B) prior to submission to the Senate of a
promotion list with respect to such report pursuant to
section 624(c) of this title.''.
(2) Promotion lists.--Section 629(a) of title 10,
United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
following: ``The President shall notify the
congressional defense committees not later than 30 days
after removing the name of an officer from such list
for any reason other than misconduct.''.
(b) Reserve Components.--Section 14111(b) of title 10, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(3) The Secretary of Defense shall notify the congressional
defense committees of the removal of the name of an officer
from the report of a selection board by the President or the
Secretary or Deputy Secretary of Defense under paragraph (1) or
paragraph (2), respectively, for any reason other than
misconduct--
``(A) not later than 30 days after the name of an
officer is removed; and
``(B) prior to submission to the Senate of a
promotion list with respect to such report pursuant to
section 12203 of this title.''.
SEC. 504. CHAPLAINS: CAREER FLEXIBILITY; DETAIL AS STUDENTS AT SCHOOLS
FOR EDUCATION REQUIRED FOR APPOINTMENT.
(a) Career Flexibility for Chaplains.--Subsection (a) of
section 710 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``Each Secretary'';
and
(2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(2) Notwithstanding subsection (b)(1), if the Secretary of
a military department carries out a program under paragraph
(1), such Secretary shall, pursuant to this section, inactivate
a member who completes a detail under section 2004c of this
title upon the completion of such detail for such period of
time as the Secretary determines appropriate so such member may
perform religious ministry that meets professional requirements
for appointment as a chaplain in the military department
concerned.''.
(b) Detail as Students at Schools for Education Required for
Appointment as a Chaplain.--Chapter 101 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2004b the
following new section 2004c:
``Sec. 2004c. Detail as students at schools for education required for
appointment as a chaplain: commissioned officers;
certain enlisted members
``(a) Detail Authorized.--(1) The Secretary of each military
department may detail commissioned officers and enlisted
members of the armed forces as students at accredited colleges,
universities, and schools of theology, located in the United
States, for a period of training leading to a graduate degree
that meets the educational requirements for appointment as a
chaplain in the armed forces.
``(2) Pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Secretary
concerned, the Secretary of a military department may fund
educational expenses for members of the armed forces detailed
under paragraph (1). Not more than 25 officers and enlisted
members from each military department may commence such
training in any single fiscal year.
``(3) Pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Secretary
concerned, the Secretary of a military department may also
detail members under paragraph (1) without funding any
educational expenses. A member detailed pursuant to this
paragraph shall not count against the limitation in paragraph
(2).
``(b) Eligibility for Detail.--To be eligible for detail
under subsection (a), an officer or enlisted member must be a
citizen of the United States and must--
``(1)(A) have served on active duty for a period of
not less than two years nor more than eight years and
be an officer in the pay grade O-3 or below as of the
time the training is to begin; or
``(B) have served on active duty for a period of not
less than four years nor more than ten years and be an
enlisted member in the pay grade E-5 or above as of the
time the training is to begin;
``(2) in the case of an enlisted member, meet all
requirements for acceptance of a commission as a
commissioned officer in the armed forces; and
``(3) sign an agreement that unless sooner separated
the officer or enlisted member will--
``(A) complete the educational course of
chaplaincy training; and
``(B) if the Secretary of the military
department concerned carries out a program
under section 710 of this title--
``(i) agree to be inactivated for a
period of time under subsection (a)(2)
of such section upon completion of a
detail under this section; and
``(ii) accept transfer or detail as a
chaplain in the military department
concerned upon completion of the period
described in clause (i).
``(c) Limitation on Service Credit.--Notwithstanding section
533 of this title, a commissioned officer of the armed forces
who completes a detail under this section may not be credited
with more than four years of constructive service under such
section 533 upon original appointment to the armed forces as a
chaplain.
``(d) Service Obligation.--(1) Subject to paragraph (2), the
agreement of an officer or enlisted member under subsection (b)
shall provide that the officer or enlisted member shall serve
on active duty for two years for each year or part thereof of
chaplaincy training completed under subsection (a), except that
such agreement may not require more than a total of six years
of service on active duty.
``(2) The agreement of an officer or enlisted member under
subsection (b) may authorize the officer or enlisted member to
serve a portion of a service obligation on active duty and to
complete the service obligation that remains upon separation
from active duty in the Selected Reserve, in which case the
officer or enlisted member shall serve three years in the
Selected Reserve for each year or part thereof of the
chaplaincy training of such officer or enlisted member under
subsection (a) for any service obligation that was not
completed before separation from active duty, except that such
agreement may not require more than a total of nine years of
service in the Selected Reserve.
``(e) Selection of Officers and Enlisted Members for
Detail.--The Secretary of the military department concerned
shall select officers and enlisted members for detail for
chaplaincy training under subsection (a)--
``(1) on a competitive basis;
``(2) without regard to the duration of ordination or
seminary requirements for the chaplaincy training in
which an officer or enlisted member seeks to enroll;
and
``(3) based on the needs of the armed forces under
the jurisdiction of the Secretary.
``(f) Relation of Service Obligations to Other Service
Obligations.--Any service obligation incurred by an officer or
enlisted member under an agreement entered into under
subsection (b) shall be in addition to any service obligation
incurred by such officer or enlisted member under any other
provision of law or agreement, except that the total service
obligation under this section and any other provision of law or
agreement shall not exceed nine years.
``(g) Expenses.--Expenses incident to the detail of officers
and enlisted members under this section shall be paid from any
funds appropriated for the military department concerned.
``(h) Failure to Complete Program.--An officer or enlisted
member who is dropped from a program of chaplaincy training to
which detailed under subsection (a) for deficiency in conduct
or studies, or for other reasons, may be required to--
``(1) perform active duty in an appropriate military
capacity in accordance with the active duty obligation
imposed by regulations issued by the Secretary of
Defense, except that in no case shall an officer or
enlisted member be required to serve on active duty for
any period in excess of one year for each year or part
thereof he participated in the program; or
``(2) repay the expenses incident to the detail of
such officer or enlisted member and paid under
subsection (f).
``(i) Limitation on Details.--No agreement detailing an
officer or enlisted member of the armed forces to a chaplaincy
school may be entered into during any period in which the
President is authorized by law to induct persons into the armed
forces involuntarily. Nothing in this subsection shall affect
any agreement entered into during any period when the President
is not authorized by law to so induct persons into the armed
forces.
``(j) Reports.--Not later than March 31, 2027, and annually
thereafter for five years, the Secretary of Defense shall
submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and
the House of Representatives a report on the detail of
commissioned officers and enlisted members of the armed forces
under this section during the preceding fiscal year,
including--
``(1) the number of members of the armed forces
detailed under this section, disagreggated by military
department and religious faith of the members;
``(2) the number of members of the armed forces who
completed a detail under this section, disaggregated by
military department and religious faith of the members;
``(3) the number of members of the armed forces who
have completed a detail under this section and been
appointed as a chaplain in the armed forces,
disaggregated by military department and religious
faith of the members;
``(4) the length of detail and total cost of
participation, including pay, benefits, and educational
expenses, for each member of the armed forces detailed
under this section;
``(5) a description of any barriers to participation
in details under this section by religious faiths with
lengthier or nontraditional formation requirements and
any efforts by the Secretary to address any shortages
of chaplains in the armed forces for particular
religious faiths; and
``(6) any recommendations of the Secretary for
legislative or administrative changes to improve the
equity, effectiveness, or fiscal management of the
detail of members of the armed forces under this
section.''.
SEC. 505. TEMPORARY INCREASE IN FISCAL YEAR PERCENTAGE LIMITATION FOR
REDUCTION OR WAIVER OF SERVICE-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENT
FOR GENERAL AND FLAG OFFICERS TO BE RETIRED IN PAY
GRADES O-7 AND O-8.
During the period beginning on the date of the enactment of
this Act and ending on September 30, 2027, subparagraph (C) of
section 1370(b)(5) of title 10, United States Code, shall be
applied by substituting ``15 percent'' for ``10 percent''.
SEC. 506. NOTICE OF REMOVAL OF JUDGE ADVOCATES GENERAL.
(a) Army.--Section 7037 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(f) If the Judge Advocate General is removed from office
before the end of the term of the Judge Advocate General as
specified in subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall,
not later than five days after the removal takes effect, submit
to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House
of Representatives notice that the Judge Advocate General is
being removed and a statement of the reason for the removal.''.
(b) Navy.--Section 8088 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(f) If the Judge Advocate General is removed from office
before the end of the term of the Judge Advocate General as
specified in subsection (b), the Secretary of Defense shall,
not later than five days after the removal takes effect, submit
to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House
of Representatives notice that the Judge Advocate General is
being removed and a statement of the reason for the removal.''.
(c) Air Force.--Section 9037 of title 10, United States Code,
is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(g) If the Judge Advocate General is removed from office
before the end of the term of the Judge Advocate General as
specified in subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall,
not later than five days after the removal takes effect, submit
to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House
of Representatives notice that the Judge Advocate General is
being removed and a statement of the reason for the removal.''.
SEC. 507. AUTHORITY TO WAIVE PROHIBITION ON OFFICERS SERVING ON
SUCCESSIVE SELECTION BOARDS FOR BOARDS TO CONSIDER
OFFICERS FOR PROMOTION TO MAJOR GENERAL OR REAR
ADMIRAL.
Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, the
Secretary of a military department may, during the three-year
period following the date of the enactment of this Act, waive
the limitation in section 612(b)(1) of title 10, United States
Code, in the case of a selection board that will consider
officers for recommendation for promotion to the grade of major
general or rear admiral if the Secretary of the military
department determines that qualified officers on the active-
duty list or Space Force officer list or otherwise authorized
to serve on the board are not available in sufficient number to
comprise that selection board.
SEC. 508. ESTABLISHMENT OF BLAST SAFETY OFFICER POSITIONS.
(a) Establishment.--Not later than September 30, 2026, the
Secretary of Defense shall establish blast safety officer
positions in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Space
Force.
(b) Duties.--Duties of a blast safety officer shall include
the following, in accordance with standards established
pursuant to section 735 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 10
U.S.C. 1071 note):
(1) Overseeing the blast overpressure assessment and
risk management program for members of the Armed Forces
where activities present a potential blast overpressure
exposure, including monitoring exposures, ensuring
adherence to established risk management practices, and
elevating risk decisions to commanders to ensure risks
are appropriately managed and exposures are minimized.
(2) Ensuring that members of the Armed Forces with
potential blast overpressure exposure receive training
and education on associated health risks and mitigation
protocols (including minimum safe distances).
(3) Overseeing the application of exposure controls,
including personal protective equipment and engineering
controls, and ensuring wearable sensors are employed
for such members, with exposure data documented in the
Defense Occupational and Environmental Health Readiness
System.
(4) Coordinating with occupational and environmental
health professionals to ensure that blast exposed
members receive appropriate medical surveillance
follow-up, with results documented, reported, and
integrated into existing Department of Defense
occupational and environmental health processes and
systems.
(5) Maintaining blast overpressure exposure logs in
the Defense Occupational and Environmental Health
Readiness System to inform long-term risk management
and medical surveillance.
(6) Coordinating with range safety officers and
personnel to integrate blast overpressure risk
management into range safety programs, including range
design, operation, and modification.
(c) Assignments.--The Secretary of a military department
concerned shall assign a blast safety officer to each component
of an Armed Force where blast overpressure hazards are
reasonably anticipated and in such a manner so as to ensure
coverage across operational environments.
(d) Training; Certification.--A blast safety officer shall
receive training and maintain a certification in blast safety.
Subtitle B--Reserve Component Management
SEC. 511. ACTIVE AND INACTIVE TRANSFERS OF OFFICERS OF THE ARMY
NATIONAL GUARD AND AIR FORCE NATIONAL GUARD.
Section 303 of title 32, United States Code, is amended by
adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(d)(1) Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the
Army--
``(A) an officer of the Army National Guard who fills
a vacancy in a federally recognized unit of the Army
National Guard may be transferred from the active Army
National Guard to the inactive Army National Guard; and
``(B) an officer of the Army National Guard
transferred to the inactive Army National Guard
pursuant to subparagraph (A) may be transferred from
the inactive Army National Guard to the active Army
National Guard to fill a vacancy in a federally
recognized unit.
``(2) Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the
Air Force--
``(A) an officer of the Air National Guard who fills
a vacancy in a federally recognized unit of the Air
National Guard may be transferred from the active Air
National Guard to the inactive Air National Guard; and
``(B) an officer of the Air National Guard
transferred to the inactive Air National Guard pursuant
to subparagraph (A) may be transferred from the
inactive Air National Guard to the active Air National
Guard to fill a vacancy in a federally recognized
unit.''.
SEC. 512. NATIONAL GUARD: ACTIVE GUARD AND RESERVE DUTY IN RESPONSE TO
A STATE DISASTER.
(a) In General.--Chapter 3 of title 32, United States Code,
is amended by inserting after section 328 the following new
section:
``Sec. 328a. Active Guard and Reserve duty: State disaster response
duty
``(a) Authority.--The chief executive of a State who has
declared an emergency in such State due to a disaster, may,
with the consent of the Secretary of Defense, order a member of
the National Guard of such State, who is performing Active
Guard and Reserve duty pursuant to section 328 of this title,
to perform duties in response to, or in preparation for, such
disaster. Duty performed under this section shall be referred
to as `State disaster response duty'.
``(b) Requirements.--State disaster response duty performed
pursuant to this section--
``(1) shall be on a reimbursable basis, in accordance
with subsection (c);
``(2) may be performed to the extent that the
performance of such duty does not interfere with the
performance of the member's primary Active Guard and
Reserve duties of organizing, administering,
recruiting, instructing, and training the reserve
components; and
``(3) shall not exceed a total of 14 days per member
per calendar year, except that the Secretary of Defense
may, if the chief executive so requests before the end
of the 14th such day, authorize an extension of the
duration of such duty, not to exceed an additional--
``(A) 7 days, if the Secretary determines
that such extension is appropriate; and
``(B) 46 days if the Secretary determines
that such duty is in support of the response to
a catastrophic incident, as that term is
defined in section 501 of the Homeland Security
Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 311).
``(c) Reimbursement.--(1) The Secretary of the military
department concerned shall charge a State for the fully
burdened costs of manpower for each day of State disaster
response duty performed pursuant to this section.
``(2) Such charges shall be paid from the funds of the State
of the requesting chief executive or from any other non-Federal
funds.
``(3) Any amounts received by a Secretary of a military
department under this section shall be credited, at the
discretion of the Secretary of Defense, to--
``(A) the appropriation, fund, or account used to pay
such costs; or
``(B) an appropriation, fund, or account available
for the purposes for which such costs were incurred.
``(4) If the State of the requesting chief executive is more
than 90 days in arrears in reimbursing the Secretary of the
military department concerned for State disaster response duty
performed pursuant to this section, such duty may not be
performed--
``(A) unless authorized by the Secretary of Defense;
and
``(B) after the requesting chief executive obligates
funds for the amount in arrears.
``(d) Limitation of Liability.--While performing State
disaster response duty under this section, a member of the
National Guard is not an instrumentality of the United States
with respect to any act or omission in carrying out such duty.
The United States shall not be responsible for any claim or
judgment arising from the use of a member of the National Guard
under this section.
``(e) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `Active Guard and Reserve duty' has
the meaning given such term in section 101 of title 10.
``(2) The term `State' has the meaning given such
term in section 901 of this title.''.
(b) Regulations.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
prescribe regulations under section 328a of such title, as
added by subsection (a).
SEC. 513. REPORT ON EFFECT OF EQUIPMENT SHORTFALLS ON ABILITY OF
NATIONAL GUARD TO PERFORM HOMELAND DEFENSE
ACTIVITIES.
Section 908(b) of title 32, United States Code, is amended by
adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(5) A description of the effect of any equipment
shortfall on the ability of the National Guard of a
State to perform a homeland defense activity.''.
SEC. 514. REPORT ON NATIONAL GUARD SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND
RESPONSE TRAINING.
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of
this Act, and not later than March 30 of each year thereafter
through March 30, 2031, the Chief of the National Guard Bureau,
in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, shall submit to
the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a report identifying the number of members of
the National Guard who received sexual assault prevention and
response training in the calendar year preceding the date of
the report, disaggregated by State.
SEC. 515. STUDY AND REPORT ON MEMBERS OF THE RESERVE COMPONENTS:
CONSIDERATION OF AMOUNT OF TIME OF SERVICE IN
ACTIVATION; AUTHORITY TO WAIVE LIMITATION ON
RELEASE FROM ACTIVE DUTY.
(a) Study.--The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine
the recommendations of the Secretary regarding--
(1) consideration of the amount of time in service or
on active duty of a member of a reserve component in
making a determination to order the member to active
duty; and
(2) the ability of a member of a reserve component to
waive the limitation on release from active duty under
section 12686(b) of title 10, United States Code.
(b) Elements.--The study under subsection (a) shall address
the following:
(1) In evaluating the suitability of a member of a
reserve component to be ordered to active duty, whether
to consider the amount of time of service--
(A) in the Armed Forces of such member;
(B) on active duty of such member; and
(C) on active duty by such member that would
result in such member becoming eligible for
retired pay or retainer pay under a purely
military retirement system (other than the
retirement system under chapter 1223 of such
title).
(2) Whether to change the applicability of the waiver
under section 12686(b) of such title from an order to
active duty that specifies a period of less than 180
days to an order to active duty that specifies a period
of less than 365 days.
(c) Use of Information.--In carrying out this section, the
Secretary concerned may provide, to a person performing an
evaluation described in subsection (b)(1), information on the
relevant experience of a member, including the amount of time a
member has performed duties relevant to the duty for which such
member is being evaluated.
(d) Report.--Not later than April 1, 2026, the Secretary of
Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and House of Representatives a report containing the
results of the study under this section.
Subtitle C--General Service Authorities and Military Records
SEC. 521. INDIVIDUAL LONGITUDINAL EXPOSURE RECORD: CODIFICATION;
EXPANSION.
(a) Expansion.--Chapter 50 of title 10, United States Code,
is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 996. Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record
``(a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense shall maintain
a data system that is a central web portal for exposure-related
data that compiles, collates, presents, and provides available
occupational and environmental exposure information to support
the needs of the Department of Defense and the Department of
Veterans Affairs. Such data system shall be referred to as the
`Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record'.
``(b) Elements.--The Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record
includes the following elements:
``(1) Service records of members of the armed forces.
``(2) All data available to the Secretary regarding
how, where, and when members of the armed forces have
been exposed to various occupational or environmental
hazards.
``(3) Medical records of members relating to
exposures described in paragraph (2), including
diagnoses, treatment plans, and laboratory data.
``(c) Service Records.--If a member is a member described in
paragraph (2) of subsection (b), the Secretary shall include
the data described in such paragraph in the service record of
such member.
``(d) Data Sharing.--The Secretary shall provide access to
information in the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record to
the following:
``(1) The Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
``(2) The Director of the Defense Health Agency, for
use by health care providers, epidemiologists, and
researchers of the Department of Defense.
``(3) The Under Secretary for Health of the
Department of Veterans Affairs, for use by health care
providers, epidemiologists, and researchers of such
department.
``(4) The Under Secretary for Benefits of the
Department of Veterans Affairs, for use by personnel of
such department regarding compensation and benefits for
service-connected disabilities or death.
``(e) Annual Briefing.--(1) The Secretary of Defense shall
submit, to the committees specified in paragraph (2), an annual
briefing regarding the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record,
including an explanation of how the Secretary intends to
include in the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record data
described in subsection (b)(2) in cases where part or all of
such data is classified.
``(2) The committees specified in this paragraph are the
following:
``(A) The Committee on Armed Services of the Senate.
``(B) The Committee on Armed Services of House of
Representatives.
``(C) The Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the
Senate.
``(D) The Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House
of Representatives.''.
(b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 1171(b)(2) of title 38,
United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
``(2) The term `Individual Longitudinal Exposure
Record' means the data system maintained under section
996 of title 10.''.
SEC. 522. WOMEN'S INITIATIVE TEAMS.
(a) In General.--Chapter 50 of title 10, United States Code,
is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 997. Establishment of women's initiative teams
``(a) Establishment.--The Secretary concerned shall establish
a women's initiative team in each of the Army, Navy, Air Force,
Marine Corps, and Space Force to identify and address barriers,
if any, to the service, recruitment, retention, and advancement
of women in those armed forces.
``(b) Duties.--Each women's initiative team established under
subsection (a) shall--
``(1) identify and address issues, if any, that
hinder service by women in the armed force in which
such team is established;
``(2) support the recruitment and retention of women
in such armed force;
``(3) recommend policy changes that support the needs
of women members of such armed force; and
``(4) foster a sense of community.
``(c) Composition.--Each women's initiative team established
under subsection (a) shall be composed of members of the armed
force in which such team is established of a variety of ranks,
backgrounds, and occupational specialities.
``(d) Collaboration.--A women's initiative team established
under subsection (a) shall work collaboratively with the
leadership of the armed force in which such team is established
and other stakeholders to carry out the duties described in
subsection (b).''.
(b) Reports.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter until the date
that is five years after such date, the Secretary of Defense
shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report
on the activities and progress of each women's initiative team
established under section 996 of title 10, United States Code,
as added by subsection (a). Each report shall include the
following:
(1) A description of the structure, membership, and
organizational alignment of each women's initiative
team.
(2) A summary of key activities and initiatives
undertaken by each team.
(3) An assessment of the impact of such activities on
improving conditions for women, including measurable
outcomes where available.
(4) Recommendations for legislative or policy changes
to further support the success of the teams.
SEC. 523. HONORARY PROMOTIONS ON THE INITIATIVE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
DEFENSE.
Section 1563a of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by striking ``the Secretary may
make an honorary promotion (whether or
not posthumous) of a former'' and
inserting ``the Secretary of a military
department may make an honorary
promotion, including a posthumous
honorary promotion, of a former''; and
(ii) by striking ``if the Secretary
determines that the promotion is
merited''; and
(B) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting
the following:
``(2) The honorary grade to which a member described in
paragraph (1) is promoted shall be commensurate with such
member's contributions to the armed forces or the national
defense.
``(3) The Secretary of a military department is not
authorized to make an honorary promotion under paragraph (1)
solely on the basis that a member described in paragraph (1)
was recommended for such promotion prior to separating from the
armed forces.
``(4)(A) The Secretary of a military department is only
authorized to make an honorary promotion under paragraph (1)
upon receipt of a favorable recommendation by a board of at
least three independent officers convened specifically for the
purpose of reviewing the proposed honorary promotion.
``(B) For purposes of this paragraph, an officer is an
independent officer if--
``(i) the officer has no relationship with the former
member or retired member of the armed forces whose
proposed honorary promotion is the subject of review by
the board on which such officer will serve under this
paragraph; and
``(ii) the officer has no personal interest in the
proposed honorary promotion.'';
(2) in subsection (b), by striking ``The Secretary''
and inserting ``The Secretary of a military
department''; and
(3) in subsection (c), by striking `` the Secretary''
and inserting ``the Secretary of the military
department concerned''.
SEC. 524. ENHANCED EFFICIENCY AND SERVICE DISCRETION FOR DISABILITY
EVALUATION SYSTEM REVIEWS.
(a) Secretarial Discretion and Statements of Contention for
Appeals to Physical Evaluation Board Determinations of Fitness
for Duty.--Section 524 of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 10 U.S.C. 1071
note) is amended--
(1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
striking ``Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary'' and inserting
``The Secretary''; and
(2) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the
following: ``The Secretary concerned may require
submission of a statement of contention as part of the
appeal submission.''.
(b) Statements of Contention for Physical Evaluation
Boards.--Section 1214 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by striking ``if he demands it.'' and inserting ``if
the member demands it. The Secretary concerned may require
submission of a statement of contention as part of the
demand.''.
SEC. 525. REQUIREMENT OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, RACIAL NEUTRALITY, AND
EXCLUSIVE USE OF MERIT IN MILITARY PERSONNEL
ACTIONS.
Section 529C of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2024 (10 U.S.C. note prec. 501) is amended, in
subsection (a), by striking ``or a promotion'' and inserting
``, promotion, or command selection''.
SEC. 526. REPORT ON ADEQUACY OF REIMBURSEMENT FOR COSTS OF PERMANENT
CHANGE OF STATION.
(a) Report Required.--Not later than March 31, 2028, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a
report on the adequacy of reimbursements for expenses incurred
by members of the Armed Forces undergoing a permanent change of
station.
(b) Survey Requirements.--In preparing the report required
under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall--
(1) conduct a comprehensive survey of not fewer than
10,000 members of the Armed Forces who complete a
permanent change of station during fiscal year 2026 or
2027 that--
(A) collects detailed information on actual
expenses incurred, both reimbursed and
unreimbursed;
(B) includes options for members to upload
receipts and documentation electronically,
provided that such uploads are supplemental and
optional;
(C) is designed to ensure statistical
validity;
(D) achieves response rates sufficient to
ensure representative samples from each
military department and pay grade category; and
(E) includes questions regarding financial
stress, debt incurrence, and impact on military
retention decisions;
(2) conduct follow-up surveys with a subset of
respondents to gather additional detail on specific
cost categories;
(3) survey military spouses separately regarding
employment-related costs and career impacts of
permanent changes of station; and
(4) consult with military relief societies regarding
financial assistance patterns and trends relating to
permanent changes of station.
(c) Elements.--
(1) Analysis of reimbursement categories.--
(A) Analysis.--For each of the categories
described in subparagraph (B), the report
required by subsection (a) shall include--
(i) an identification of all expenses
intended to be covered;
(ii) an identification of related
expenses that are not covered;
(iii) the average actual costs
incurred by members of the Armed Forces
for both covered and uncovered
expenses, based on survey data from not
fewer than 10,000 permanent changes of
station conducted during fiscal years
2025 and 2026, accounting for peak and
non-peak cycles;
(iv) a comparison of actual costs to
reimbursement amounts;
(v) a justification for the inclusion
or exclusion of specific expenses; and
(vi) recommendations for
modifications to coverage or
reimbursement rates.
(B) Categories.--The categories described in
this subparagraph are as follows:
(i) Dislocation allowance.
(ii) Temporary lodging expense and
temporary lodging allowance.
(iii) Per diem allowances.
(iv) Monetary allowance in lieu of
transportation.
(v) Personally procured move
reimbursements.
(vi) Household goods shipment and
storage entitlements.
(vii) Dependent travel allowances.
(viii) Pet transportation
reimbursement.
(ix) Any other allowances or
reimbursements related to permanent
changes of station.
(2) Uncovered expense analysis.--The report required
under subsection (a) shall include an examination of
expenses commonly incurred but not reimbursed,
including--
(A) security deposits and advance rent
payments;
(B) utility and telecommunication connection
and disconnection fees;
(C) contract termination penalties;
(D) State vehicle registration and driver's
license fees;
(E) pet transportation costs;
(F) temporary storage beyond authorized
limits;
(G) childcare registration for dependents;
and
(H) replacement of household items damaged or
unsuitable for new location.
(3) Financial impact assessment.--The report required
under subsection (a) shall include an analysis of the
financial impact of permanent changes of station on
members of the Armed Forces, including--
(A) average out-of-pocket expenses by pay
grade;
(B) percentage of members incurring debt due
to expenses related to a permanent change of
station;
(C) impact on the emergency savings of
members of the Armed Forces; and
(D) utilization rates of military relief
society assistance for financial hardship
relating to permanent changes of station.
(4) Methodology for future adjustments.--The report
required under subsection (a) shall include
recommendations for establishing an annual review and
adjustment process for reimbursements for costs
relating to a permanent change of station that accounts
for--
(A) inflation and cost-of-living changes;
(B) regional variations in moving costs,
including those related to status of forces
agreements, currency fluctuation, local housing
markets, and pet importation or quarantine
requirements;
(C) changes in typical household composition
and needs; and
(D) emerging categories of relocation
expenses.
(d) Disaggregation Requirements.--The report required by
subsection (a) shall include all data disaggregated by--
(1) permanent changes of station within the
continental United States;
(2) permanent changes of station from the continental
United States to locations outside the continental
United States;
(3) permanent changes of station from locations
outside the continental United States to the
continental United States;
(4) permanent changes of station between locations
outside the continental United States;
(5) pay grade of the members undergoing a permanent
change of station;
(6) family status of the member;
(7) distance between the permanent station from which
the member is transferring to the permanent station to
which the member is transferring;
(8) duty status of the member;
(9) whether the member participates in the
Exceptional Family Member Program; and
(10) origin and destination installation.
(e) Data Integration.--The report shall, to the maximum
extent practicable, incorporate and reconcile data from
existing systems of the Department of Defense.
(f) Data Privacy and Custody.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall
ensure that all data collected to carry out this
section remains under the custody and control of the
Department of Defense.
(2) Use of contractors.--The Secretary shall prohibit
any contractor supporting implementation of this
section from use of data collected to carry out this
section other than for purposes of this section,
including with respect to use in artificial
intelligence model training, commercial applications,
or other derivative purposes.
(g) Interim Briefing.--Not later than March 31, 2027, the
Secretary of Defense shall provide the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives an
interim briefing on preliminary findings and anticipated
recommendations of the report required under subsection (a).
Subtitle D--Recruitment and Accession
SEC. 531. RECRUITER ACCESS TO SECONDARY SCHOOLS.
Section 503(c)(1)(A) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by striking clauses (i) through (iii) and inserting the
following new clauses:
``(i) shall provide to a military recruiter, for the
purpose of recruiting students who are at least 17
years old, access--
``(I) to the campus of a secondary school
under the jurisdiction of such local
educational agency; and
``(II) that is equivalent to access provided
to such campus to a prospective employer of
such students, an institution of higher
education, or another recruiter;
``(ii) shall, upon the request of a military
recruiter for the purpose described in clause (i),
provide access to at least one in-person recruitment
event (such as a career fair) per academic year; and
``(iii) shall, upon the request of a military
recruiter for the purpose described in clause (i),
provide, not later than 30 days after receiving such
request, access to secondary school student names,
addresses, electronic mail addresses (which shall be
the electronic mail addresses provided by the school,
if available), and telephone and mobile phone listings,
notwithstanding subsection (a)(5) of section 444 of the
General Education Provisions Act (20 U.S.C. 1232g).''.
SEC. 532. ALTERNATIVE SERVICE IN AREAS OF NATIONAL INTEREST BY
INDIVIDUALS DENIED ENLISTMENT.
(a) In General.--Section 504 of title 10, United States Code,
is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(c) Alternative Service in Areas of National Interest.--(1)
The Secretary of Defense shall carry out a program to provide
to an individual described in paragraph (2) information about
opportunities to work in areas of national interest to the
United States.
``(2) An individual described in this paragraph is an
individual who seeks to originally enlist in an armed force but
is denied enlistment.
``(3) In carrying out the program required by paragraph (1),
the Secretary shall--
``(A) identify job opportunities in the defense
industrial base, cybersecurity or intelligence support,
research and development in defense technologies,
national emergency and disaster preparedness, or any
other non-military field the Secretary considers in the
national interests of the United States;
``(B) provide available information about training or
certification programs to obtain the skills necessary
for such a job; and
``(C) seek to enter into agreements with entities in
the fields described in subparagraph (A).
``(4) The Secretary of Defense shall annually submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a report on the program required by this
subsection. Such report shall include, with respect to the year
preceding the date of the report, the following elements:
``(A) The number of individuals described in
paragraph (2) provided information described in
paragraph (3)(A).
``(B) The number of individuals described in
paragraph (2) provided information described in
paragraph (3)(B).
``(C) The number of agreements described in paragraph
(3)(C) into which the Secretary entered.''.
(b) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a report regarding the implementation of
subsection (c) of such section, as added by subsection (a) of
this section.
SEC. 533. MEDICAL ACCESSION STANDARDS FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.
Chapter 37 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 658. Medical accession standards for members of the armed forces
``(a) Establishment of Standards.--(1) The Secretary of
Defense shall prescribe uniform medical accession standards for
the appointment, enlistment, or induction of individuals into
the armed forces.
``(2) The Secretary of Defense shall make readily available
and understandable to applicants for military service the
medical accession standards established under paragraph (1),
including an explanation of the process for a review or waiver
of a medical disqualification under subsection (b).
``(b) Process for Review or Waiver of Medical
Disqualifications.--(1) The Secretary of Defense shall
establish a process for the review of medical disqualifications
of persons seeking to become a member of the armed forces and
for granting waivers of those medical disqualifications.
Determinations shall be based on all available information
regarding the medical condition and the operational needs of
the military service concerned.
``(2) The waiver process shall include criteria permitting
waivers when such action is in the interests of national
security, defined as a compelling governmental interest in
accessing an individual whose service would directly support
the Department's warfighting capabilities.
``(c) Reports.--(1) The Secretary of Defense shall submit to
the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives an annual report identifying--
``(A) the number of persons disqualified from service
as a member of the armed forces during the preceding
calendar year due to medical history;
``(B) the number and type of approvals granted under
subsection (b) during the preceding calendar year; and
``(C) any revisions to the medical accession
standards established under subsection (a) or the
waiver process established under subsection (b) since
the preceding report.
``(2) In any fiscal year in which the accession of a person
into the Coast Guard is approved under the process established
under subsection (b), the Secretary of the department in which
the Coast Guard is operating shall submit to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation of the Senate a report identifying the
information required under paragraph (1)(B) with respect to
such member.''.
SEC. 534. CLARIFYING THE CALCULATION OF ENLISTMENTS FOR PERSONS WHOSE
SCORE ON THE ARMED FORCES QUALIFICATION TEST IS
BELOW A PRESCRIBED LEVEL FOR THE FUTURE
SERVICEMEMBER PREPARATORY COURSE.
Section 546 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 520 note) is
amended--
(1) in subsection (c), by adding at the end the
following new paragraph:
``(4) Effect of course graduation.--The Secretary
concerned may exclude from the population to be
considered for purposes of determining the percentage
limitations imposed by section 520(a) of title 10,
United States Code, any enlisted person who has
graduated from a future servicemember preparatory
course established pursuant to this section with a
score on the Armed Forces Qualification Test that is at
or above the thirty-first percentile, provided that--
``(A) the Armed Forces Qualifications Test
score that is at or above the thirty-first
percentile is obtained within the same fiscal
year in which the individual was originally
enlisted to serve on active duty; and
``(B) such score is obtained during the
period the individual was originally enlisted
to serve on active duty, as determined by the
Secretary concerned.''; and
(2) in subsection (d)--
(A) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through
(6) as paragraphs (3) through (8),
respectively;
(B) by inserting before paragraph (3), as
redesignated by subparagraph (A), the following
new paragraphs:
``(1) The percentage of nonprior service enlisted
persons who scored below the thirty-first percentile on
the Armed Forces Qualification Test upon original
enlistment.
``(2) The percentage of nonprior service enlisted
persons who scored below the thirty-first percentile on
the Armed Forces Qualification Test following
graduation from the preparatory course or subsequent
reclassification, as applicable.''; and
(C) in paragraph (5), as so redesignated, by
striking ``prepatory'' and inserting
``preparatory''.
SEC. 535. SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM: AUTOMATIC REGISTRATION.
(a) Automatic Registration.--The Military Selective Service
Act (50 U.S.C. 3801 et seq.) is amended by striking section 3
(50 U.S.C. 3802) and inserting the following new section 3:
``Sec. 3. (a)(1) Except as otherwise provided in this title,
every male citizen of the United States, and every other male
person residing in the United States, between the ages of
eighteen and twenty-six, shall be automatically registered
under this Act by the Director of the Selective Service System.
``(2) This section shall not apply to any alien lawfully
admitted to the United States as a nonimmigrant under section
101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
1101) for so long as such alien continues to maintain a lawful
nonimmigrant status in the United States.
``(b) Regulations prescribed pursuant to this section (a) may
require--
``(1) a person subject to registration under this
section to provide, to the Director, information
(including date of birth, address, social security
account number, phone number, and email address)
regarding such person;
``(2) a Federal entity to provide, to the Director,
information described in paragraph (1) that the
Director determines necessary to identify or register a
person subject to registration under this section; and
``(3) the Director to provide, to a person registered
under this section, written notification that--
``(A) such person has been so registered; and
``(B) if such person is not required to be so
registered, the procedure by which such person
may correct such registration.''.
(b) Technical and Conforming Amendments.--The Military
Selective Service Act is further amended--
(1) in section 4 (50 U.S.C. 3803)--
(A) in subsection (a)--
(i) by striking ``required to
register'' each place it appears and
inserting ``registered'';
(ii) by striking ``at the time fixed
for his registration,''; and
(iii) by striking ``who is required
to register'' and inserting
``registered'';
(B) in subsection (k)(2), in the matter
following subparagraph(B), by striking ``liable
for registration'' and inserting
``registered'';
(2) in section 6(a) (50 U.S.C. 3806(a))--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by striking ``required to be'';
(ii) by striking ``subject to
registration'' and inserting
``registered''; and
(iii) by striking ``liable for
registration and training'' and
inserting ``registered and liable for
training'';
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``required
to be'' each place it appears;
(3) in section 10(b)(3) (50 U.S.C. 3809(b)(3)) by
striking ``registration,'';
(4) in section 12 (50 U.S.C. 3811)--
(A) in subsection (d)--
(i) by striking ``, neglecting, or
refusing to perform the duty of
registering imposed by'' and inserting
``registration under''; and
(ii) by striking ``, or within five
years next after the last day before
such person does perform his duty to
register, whichever shall first
occur'';
(B) in subsection (e)--
(i) by striking ``the Secretary of
Health and Human Services'' and
inserting ``Federal agencies'';
(ii) by striking ``by a proclamation
of the President'' and inserting ``to
be registered'';
(iii) by striking ``to present
themselves for and submit to
registration under such section''; and
(iv) by striking ``by the
Secretary''; and
(C) by striking subsection (g) (50 U.S.C.
3811(g)); and
(5) in section 15(a) (50 U.S.C. 3813(a)), by striking
``upon publication by the President of a proclamation
or other public notice fixing a time for any
registration under section 3''.
(c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section
shall take effect one year after the date of the enactment of
this Act.
Subtitle E--Member Training
SEC. 541. JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS INSTRUCTOR
QUALIFICATIONS.
Section 2031(d) of title 10, United States Code, is amended
by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(3) The Secretary concerned may not require an officer or
noncommissioned officer described in paragraph (1)(B) to have
completed more than 8 years of service as a member of the armed
forces as a condition for approval by the Secretary to serve as
an administrator or instructor in the program.''.
SEC. 542. NUMBER OF JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS UNITS.
(a) In General.--Section 2031(i) of title 10, United States
Code, is amended by striking ``support not fewer than 3,400,
and not more than 4,000, units'' and inserting ``support not
fewer than 3,600, and not more than 4,200, units''.
(b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a)
shall take effect on October 1, 2027.
(c) Repeal of Superseded Provision.--Section 545 of the
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159) is
repealed.
SEC. 543. REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO MOTORCYCLE SAFETY TRAINING.
Chapter 21 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
inserting after section 2009 the following new section:
``Sec. 2010. Requirements with respect to motorcycle safety training
``The Secretaries of the military departments shall ensure
that all beginner motorcycle safety training provided to
members of the Armed Forces meets the motorcycle safety
training requirements for licensing of the State in which the
permanent station of the member receiving the training is
located.''.
SEC. 544. REPEAL OF ANNUAL CERTIFICATIONS RELATED TO THE READY,
RELEVANT LEARNING INITIATIVE OF THE NAVY.
Section 545 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 10 U.S.C. 8431 note prec.)
is repealed.
SEC. 545. MANDATORY TRAINING ON GOVERNMENT ETHICS AND NATIONAL SECURITY
LAW.
(a) Annual Training on Government Ethics and Standards of
Conduct.--
(1) In general.--Beginning on the date that is one
year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
Secretary of each military department shall ensure that
all members of the Armed Forces under the jurisdiction
of such Secretary are trained annually in government
ethics and standards of conduct.
(2) Implementation plan.--Not later than 180 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act the
Secretary of each military department shall provide to
the congressional defense committees a briefing on the
implementation plan for carrying out the requirements
of paragraph (1), including--
(A) resources and personnel required to
provide the training required by paragraph (1);
(B) the curriculum for such training;
(C) the manner in which training will be
provided and the mode of the delivery of such
training; and
(D) any other matter related to such training
the Secretary considers appropriate.
(b) Training on the Law of Armed Conflict and Rules of
Engagement.--The Secretary of each military department shall
ensure that all members of the Armed Forces under the
jurisdiction of such Secretary are trained during the 90-day
period that ends on the date of a mobilization or deployment on
the following topics, as applicable:
(1) The law of armed conflict.
(2) Rules of engagement.
(3) Defense support for civil authorities.
(4) Standing rules for the use of force.
(5) The Code of Conduct for Members of the Armed
Forces of the United States as prescribed in Executive
Order 10631 or any successor Executive Order.
SEC. 546. TEMPORARY AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE BONUSES TO JUNIOR RESERVE
OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS INSTRUCTORS.
(a) In General.--The Secretary concerned may pay to a member
or former member of the Armed Forces under the jurisdiction of
the Secretary a one-time bonus of not more than $10,000 if the
member or former member--
(1) agrees to be an instructor for the Junior Reserve
Officers' Training Corps under section 2031(d) of title
10, United States Code, in a position the Secretary
concerned determines is difficult to fill; and
(2) serves as such an instructor for not less than
one academic year.
(b) Briefing Required.--Not later than one year after the
date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter
until the termination date described in subsection (c), the
Secretary of Defense shall brief the congressional defense
committees on--
(1) the use of the authority provided by subsection
(a); and
(2) the effectiveness of bonuses provided under
subsection (a) on increasing the number of instructors
for the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps.
(c) Termination.--The authority provided by subsection (a)
terminates on the date that is five years after the date of the
enactment of this Act.
(d) Secretary Concerned Defined.--In this section, the term
``Secretary concerned'' has the meaning given that term in
section 101 of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 547. PILOT PROGRAM FOR GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND
SPATIAL COMPUTING FOR PERFORMANCE TRAINING AND
PROFICIENCY ASSESSMENT.
(a) Establishment.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall
develop and implement a pilot program to optimize the use of
generative artificial intelligence and spatial computing for
immersive training and assessment.
(b) Elements.--The pilot program required by subsection (a)
shall include--
(1) the development of content with respect to not
less than 5 occupational specialties; and
(2) methods to assess the feasibility and
effectiveness of the use of generative artificial
intelligence and spatial computing training methods in
comparison to other training methods, particularly with
respect to cost and time required to achieve training
goals.
(c) Termination.--The pilot program required by subsection
(a) shall terminate on the date that is one year after the date
of the establishment of the program.
(d) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the termination of
the pilot program required by subsection (a), the Secretary of
the Navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a
report describing the results of the pilot program, including
an analysis of the effectiveness of the use of generative
artificial intelligence and spatial computing for training and
a description of any cost savings and savings in time required
to achieve training goals.
SEC. 548. LIMITATION ON AUTHORITY TO REORGANIZE THE SENIOR RESERVE
OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS OF THE ARMY.
(a) Briefing on Reorganization Plans.--Not later than March
1, 2026, the Secretary of the Army shall provide to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a briefing on the plans of the Secretary of the
Army with respect to reorganization of the program or
individual units of the program. Such briefing shall include
the following:
(1) The number of members of the program anticipated
to be affected by such a reorganization at each
educational institution.
(2) An identification of the requirements for members
of the program who are members of a unit that will
close or whose position within a unit will be
eliminated to transfer to another unit of the program.
(3) An identification of alternative pathways for
members of the program affected by a reorganization to
be appointed as a commissioned officer in the Armed
Forces.
(b) Limitations.--
(1) Briefing prior to reorganization.--The Secretary
of the Army may not reorganize a unit of the program of
the Army until the date that is 90 days after the date
on which the Secretary, acting through the Army Cadet
Command, provides to the Committees on Armed Services
of the Senate and House of Representatives a briefing
with respect to the reorganization of such unit that
includes the following:
(A) Each position of such unit to be
eliminated.
(B) A risk analysis regarding the impact of
the reorganization on Army officer accessions
that justifies such reorganization.
(C) Anticipated cost savings or expenses to
the United States.
(D) The number of members of the program
affected by the reorganization, including the
number of members who will have to travel to
another educational institution to participate
in the program after the reorganization.
(E) Any change to a scholarship awarded under
section 2107 or 2107a of title 10, United
States Code, due to the reorganization.
(2) Completion of commissioning requirements by
current students.--The Secretary of the Army shall
ensure that any reorganization of a unit of the program
of the Army allows a member of the program receiving
financial assistance under section 2107 or 2107a of
title 10, United States Code, who is affected by such
reorganization to complete any requirements for
receiving a commission as an officer in the Army
without the member being required to transfer to
another educational institution.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The terms ``program'' and ``member of the
program'' have the meanings given such terms in section
2101 of title 10, United States Code.
(2) The term ``reorganize'', with respect to a unit
of the program, includes closing, restructuring,
reclassifying, merging, or realigning.
SEC. 549. ACCREDITATION OF NATIONAL GUARD MARKSMANSHIP TRAINING CENTER.
(a) Accreditation.--The Secretary of the Army may accredit
the National Guard Marksmanship Training Center (hereinafter,
``NGMTC''), located at Robinson Maneuver Training Center,
Arkansas, as a U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command
institution.
(b) Validation.--Upon accreditation, the Secretary may
designate the Small Arms Weapons Expert and Squad Designated
Marksman programs of instruction taught at NGMTC as Training
Operations Management Activity validated, National Guard-
centric courses.
(c) Additional Skill Identifier.--The Secretary may award the
Master Marksman Training additional skill identifier to members
of the Army National Guard who successfully complete both
programs specified in subsection (b).
(d) Briefing.--Not later than April 1, 2026, the Secretary
shall submit to the congressional defense committees a briefing
regarding--
(1) the determination of the Secretary whether to use
the authorities under subsections (a) through (c);
(2) any progress of the Secretary in integrating such
programs into the Army Program Objective Memorandum;
and
(3) the determination of the Secretary whether to
establish a Modified Table of Organization and
Equipment requirement associated with the additional
skill identifier described in subsection (c) to ensure
enduring demand and sustainment.
(e) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to transfer operational control, administrative
authority, or ownership of the facility of the National Guard
Marksmanship Training Center from the Army National Guard to
the Department of Defense, the Department of the Army, or the
National Guard Bureau.
Subtitle F--Member Education
SEC. 551. MODIFICATION TO MAXIMUM YEARS OF SERVICE FOR ELIGIBILITY
DETAIL AS A STUDENT AT A LAW SCHOOL.
(a) Modification.--Section 2004(b)(1) of title 10, United
States Code, is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (A)--
(A) in the matter preceding clause (i), by
striking ``detailed pursuant to subsection
(a)(1)'' and inserting ``with respect to whom
the Secretary of a military department is
providing funding for educational expenses in
accordance with subsection (a)(2)''; and
(B) in clause (ii), by striking ``eight
years'' and inserting ``10 years''; and
(2) in subparagraph (B) in the matter preceding
clause (i), by striking ``detailed pursuant to
subsection (a)(2)'' and inserting ``with respect to
whom the Secretary of a military department is not
providing funding for educational expenses in
accordance with subsection (a)(3)''.
(b) Technical Amendment.--Section 2004(b)(3)(C) of title 10,
United States Code, is amended--
(1) in clause (i), by striking ``subsection (a)(1)''
and inserting ``subsection (a)(2)''; and
(2) in clause (ii), by striking ``subsection (a)(2)''
and inserting ``subsection (a)(3)''.
SEC. 552. INCLUSION OF SPACE FORCE EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN DEFINITIONS
REGARDING PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION.
(a) Senior and Intermediate Level Service Schools.--Section
2151(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the
following new subparagraph:
``(E) The Space Force Senior Level Education
Program.''; and
(2) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the
following new subparagraph:
``(E) The Space Force Intermediate Level
Education Program.''.
(b) Budget Requests for Professional Military Education.--
Section 2162(d) of such title is amended by adding at the end
the following new paragraphs:
``(9) The Space Force Senior Level Education Program.
``(10) The Space Force Intermediate Level Education
Program.''.
SEC. 553. ASYNCHRONOUS INSTRUCTION IN DISTANCE EDUCATION OPTION FOR
PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION.
Subsection (c)(1) of section 2154 of title 10, United States
Code, as added by section 555 of the Servicemember Quality of
Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 1896), is
amended by inserting ``asynchronously and'' after ``course of
instruction''.
SEC. 554. CENTER FOR STRATEGIC DETERRENCE AND WEAPONS OF MASS
DESTRUCTION STUDIES.
(a) Establishment.--Section 2165(b) of title 10, United
States Code, is amended, in paragraph (4), by inserting
``(including a Center for Strategic Deterrence and Weapons of
Mass Destruction Studies)'' after ``The Institute for National
Strategic Studies''.
(b) Mission.--The mission of the Center for Strategic
Deterrence and Weapons of Mass Destruction Studies established
under such paragraph shall be to--
(1) prepare national security leaders to address the
challenges of strategic deterrence and weapons of mass
destruction through education, research, and outreach
activities throughout the Federal Government;
(2) develop leaders with an understanding of
strategic deterrence and the implications of weapons of
mass destruction;
(3) in accordance with guidance provided by the
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, develop and
provide appropriate curricula, learning outcomes, and
educational tools relating to strategic deterrence and
weapons of mass destruction for use at institutions
that provide joint professional military education;
(4) serve as the primary institution within the
Department of Defense for the study of strategic
deterrence and weapons of mass destruction education in
joint professional military education;
(5) design, develop, and implement studies and
analyses to enhance understanding of--
(A) strategic deterrence;
(B) the threat of weapons of mass destruction
to the security of the United States and
globally; and
(C) responses to prevent, mitigate, or
eliminate the threat in accordance with
Department and national security policies and
strategies; and
(6) provide expert support on strategic deterrence
and weapons of mass destruction issues to the Secretary
of Defense and other Federal Government leaders.
SEC. 555. MILITARY SERVICE ACADEMY NOMINATIONS.
(a) United States Military Academy.--Section 7442(a) of title
10, United States Code, is amended by striking ``9 ranked or
unranked alternates'' and inserting ``up to 14 ranked or
unranked alternates''.
(b) United States Naval Academy.--Section 8454 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended--
(1) in the section heading, by striking ``number''
and inserting ``appointment; numbers, territorial
distribution''; and
(2) in subsection (a), by striking ``9 ranked or
unranked alternates'' and inserting ``up to 14 ranked
or unranked alternates''.
(c) United States Air Force Academy.--Section 9442(a) of
title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking ``9 ranked
or unranked alternates'' and inserting ``up to 14 ranked or
unranked alternates''.
SEC. 556. MODIFICATIONS TO ALTERNATIVE OBLIGATION FOR CADETS AND
MIDSHIPMEN.
(a) United States Military Academy.--Section 7448(b)(4) of
title 10, United States Code, is amended in the matter
preceding subparagraph (A) by striking ``three'' and inserting
``five''.
(b) United States Naval Academy.--Section 8459(b)(4) of title
10, United States Code, is amended in the matter preceding
subparagraph (A) by striking ``three'' and inserting ``five''.
(c) United States Air Force Academy.--Section 9448(b)(4) of
title 10, United States Code, is amended in the matter
preceding subparagraph (A) by striking ``three'' and inserting
``five''.
SEC. 557. MODIFICATION TO THE DESIGNATION OF MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES TO THE BOARDS OF VISITORS OF
SERVICE ACADEMIES.
(a) United States Military Academy.--Section 7455(a)(8) of
title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking ``one
other member'' and inserting ``two other members''.
(b) United States Naval Academy.--Section 8468(a)(8) of title
10, United States Code, is amended by striking ``one other
member'' and inserting ``two other members''.
(c) United States Air Force Academy.--Section 9455(a)(8) of
title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking ``one
other member'' and inserting ``two other members''.
SEC. 558. DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY.
(a) In General.--Chapter 853 of title 10, United States Code,
is amended by inserting after section 8451a the following new
section:
``Sec. 8451b. Director of admissions
``(a) Establishment and Appointment.--There is a director of
admissions of the Naval Academy. The director of admissions
shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and
consent of the Senate, and shall perform such duties as the
Superintendent of the Naval Academy may prescribe with the
approval of the Secretary of the Navy.
``(b) Grade.--(1) Subject to paragraph (2), a person
appointed as director of admissions of the Naval Academy has
the regular grade of commander in the Navy or lieutenant
colonel in the Marine Corps.
``(2) A person serving as director of admissions shall have
the regular grade of captain in the Navy or colonel in the
Marine Corps upon the earlier of--
``(A) the date on which such person completes six
years of service as the director of admissions; and
``(B) the date on which such person would have been
promoted had the person been selected for promotion
from among officers in the promotion zone.
``(c) Detail.--The President may detail any officer of the
Navy or the Marine Corps in a grade above lieutenant or
captain, respectively, to perform the duties of director of
admissions without appointing the officer as director of
admissions. Such a detail does not affect the position of the
officer on the active-duty list.''.
(b) Continuation of Service of Current Director of
Admissions.--Notwithstanding subsection (a) of section 8451b of
title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a) of
this section, the person serving as the director of admissions
of the Naval Academy on the date of the enactment of this Act--
(1) may serve as the director of admissions of the
Naval Academy until the date on which--
(A) a director of admissions is appointed by
the President, by and with the advice and
consent of the Senate, in accordance with
subsection (a) of such section 8451b; or
(B) the President details an officer to
perform the duties of the director of
admissions in accordance with subsection (c) of
such section 8451b; and
(2) has the regular grade described in subsection (b)
of such section 8451b.
SEC. 559. DETAIL OF MEMBERS OF THE SPACE FORCE AS INSTRUCTORS AT AIR
FORCE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY.
(a) In General.--Section 9414 of title 10, United States
Code, is amended--
(1) by striking the heading and inserting the
following new heading:
``Sec. 9414. United States Air Force Institute of Technology: degree
granting authority; faculty, reimbursement and
tuition; acceptance of research grants'';
(2) by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as
subsections (f) and (g), respectively; and
(3) by inserting after subsection (d) the following
new subsection:
``(e) Space Force Faculty.--(1) The Secretary shall detail
members of the Space Force as instructors at the United States
Air Force Institute of Technology to provide instruction in
areas that support the mission of the Space Force.
``(2) The number of members of the Space Force detailed by
the Secretary to the United States Air Force Institute of
Technology as instructors during an academic year shall be
equal to or greater than the product of--
``(A) the total number of members of the Space Force
divided by the total number of members of the Space
Force and the Air Force; and
``(B) the total number of instructors at the United
States Air Force Institute of Technology.''.
(b) Report.--Not later than two years after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the
implementation of subsection (e) of section 9414 of title 10,
United States Code, as added by subsection (a) of this section,
including--
(1) an identification of the number, academic
specialties, and courses of instruction of the members
of the Space Force detailed as instructors at the
United States Air Force Institute of Technology; and
(2) an assessment of the contributions of those
instructors to Space Force objectives.
SEC. 559A. PROHIBITION ON PARTICIPATION OF MALES IN ATHLETIC PROGRAMS
OR ACTIVITIES AT THE MILITARY SERVICE ACADEMIES
THAT ARE DESIGNATED FOR WOMEN OR GIRLS.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that
the United States Military Academy, the United States Naval
Academy, and the United States Air Force Academy do not permit
a person enrolled at such an Academy whose sex is male to
participate in an athletic program or activity that is
designated for women or girls.
(b) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to prohibit the United States Military Academy, the
United States Naval Academy, or the United States Air Force
Academy from permitting males to train or practice with an
athletic program or activity that is designated for women or
girls so long as no female is deprived of a roster spot on a
team or sport, opportunity to participate in a practice or
competition, scholarship, admission to an educational
institution, or any other benefit that accompanies
participating in the athletic program or activity.
(c) Definitions.--In this section--
(1) the term ``athletic programs and activities''
includes all programs or activities that are provided
conditional upon participation with any athletic team;
and
(2) the term ``sex'' means a person's reproductive
biology and genetics at birth.
SEC. 559B. ORGANIZATION OF ARMY WAR COLLEGE.
The Secretary of the Army shall--
(1) incorporate the Army War College into the Army
University; and
(2) direct the head of the Army War College to report
to the head of the Army University.
Subtitle G--Military Justice and Other Legal Matters
SEC. 561. QUALIFICATIONS FOR JUDGE ADVOCATES.
(a) In General.--Section 806 of title 10, United States Code
(article 6 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice) is
amended--
(1) by redesignating subsections (a) through (d) as
subsections (b) through (e), respectively; and
(2) by inserting before subsection (b), as
redesignated by paragraph (1), the following new
subsection:
``(a)(1) A member of the armed forces may only serve as a
judge advocate if such member--
``(A) is admitted to the practice of law before the
highest court of a State, territory, commonwealth, or
the District of Columbia;
``(B) maintains a license status that provides
current eligibility to actively practice law before
such court;
``(C) is subject to the disciplinary review process
of the jurisdiction in which such member maintains such
a license status; and
``(D) is in compliance with any other requirements of
such jurisdiction to remain eligible to practice law in
such jurisdiction.
``(2) The Judge Advocates General of the Army, Navy, Air
Force, and Coast Guard and the Staff Judge Advocate to the
Commandant of the Marine Corps may suspend the authority of a
judge advocate of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, or
Marine Corps, respectively, to perform legal duties if such
judge advocate becomes noncompliant with the requirements of
paragraph (1). A member of the armed forces who is suspended or
disbarred from the practice of law within a jurisdiction may
not perform legal duties.''.
(b) Conforming Amendments.--
(1) Trial counsel and defense counsel.--Section
827(b)(1) of title 10, United States Code (article
27(b) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), is
amended to read as follows:
``(1) must be a judge advocate who is qualified under
section 806(a)(1) of this title (article 6(a)(1));
and''.
(2) Special trial counsel.--Section 824a(b)(1)(A) of
title 10, United States Code (article 24a(b)(1) of the
Uniform Code of Military Justice) is amended to read as
follows:
``(A) is a judge advocate who is qualified under
section 806(a)(1) of this title (article 6(a)(1));
and''.
SEC. 562. ENSURING THE AVAILABILITY OF LEGAL ADVICE TO COMMANDERS.
Section 806(b) of title 10, United States Code (article 6(b)
of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), as redesignated by
section 561(a)(1) of this title, is amended--
(1) by striking ``The assignment'' and inserting
``(1) The assignment''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(2) The assignment for duty of judge advocates pursuant to
this subsection shall include qualified judge advocates in
numbers sufficient to provide legal advice to all commanders
responsible for planning and organizing military operations
(including commanders of and within commands assigned to a
combatant command or the United States element of the North
American Aerospace Defense Command as established pursuant to
sections 161 and 162 of this title) and all commanders
authorized to convene courts-martial under sections 822 through
824 of this title (articles 22 through 24). The qualifications
of judge advocates assigned to provide legal advice to
commanders under this paragraph shall include--
``(A) the qualifications set forth in subsection
(a)(1); and
``(B) any additional education, expertise, or
experience determined to be necessary to fulfill the
requirements of this paragraph by the Judge Advocate
General of the armed force concerned, or in the case of
the Marine Corps, by the Staff Judge Advocate to the
Commandant of the Marine Corps.''.
SEC. 563. ANALYSIS OF POTENTIAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE OFFENSE OF
WRONGFUL BROADCAST OR DISTRIBUTION OF INTIMATE
VISUAL IMAGES UNDER THE UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY
JUSTICE.
Section 569F of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 1908) is
amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
inserting ``, in coordination with the Joint
Service Committee on Military Justice,'' after
``Secretary of Defense'';
(B) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at
the end;
(C) by redesignating paragraph (2) as
paragraph (3);
(D) by inserting after paragraph (1) the
following new paragraph:
``(2) analyze the feasibility and advisability of,
and potential approaches to, modifying the offense of
wrongful broadcast or distribution of intimate visual
images under section 917a of title 10, United States
Code (article 117a of the Uniform Code of Military
Justice)--
``(A) to clarify its applicability to the
nonconsensual distribution of digital forgeries
(commonly known as `deepfakes'); and
``(B) to include such other changes as are
indicated in the amendment proposed by section
552 of the H.R. 3838, as engrossed in the House
of Representatives on September 10, 2025;
and''; and
(E) in paragraph (3), as so redesignated, by
striking ``provide the results of such analysis
to the Committees'' and inserting ``not later
than December 31, 2026, submit a report on the
results of the analyses required under
paragraphs (1) and (2) to the Committees''; and
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (1)(B)(ii), by striking
``and'' at the end;
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking the period
at the end and inserting ``; and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(3) the advisability of modifying section 917a of
title 10, United States Code (article 117a of the
Uniform Code of Military Justice) in the manner
described in subsection (a)(2) and such other
approaches to the modification of such section
(article) as the Secretary considers appropriate.''.
SEC. 564. REVISION TO SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE TRAINING
GUIDANCE.
(a) Revision Requirement.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of
Defense for Personnel and Readiness, in coordination with the
Director of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office
of the Department of Defense, shall revise sexual assault
prevention and response training guidance to require that
information on the resources of the Department of Veterans
Affairs to address experiences with unwanted sexual behavior be
included in the annual or periodic sexual assault prevention
and response training that is administered to all members of
the Armed Forces.
(b) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``unwanted sexual behavior'' means any
sexual contact or sexual interaction to which an
individual does not or could not freely consent,
including harassment, coercion, assault, or abuse.
(2) The term ``sexual assault prevention and response
training'' means any training, instruction, or
education provided pursuant to Department of Defense
Instruction 6495.02, Volume 2, or any successor
guidance.
SEC. 565. NOTIFICATION OF MILITARY SEX OFFENDERS AT MILITARY
INSTALLATIONS.
(a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
establish and implement a policy to ensure that registered sex
offenders who reside or work on military installations are
identified to the respective military community, including, as
necessary, through agreements with State and local law
enforcement agencies.
(b) Report on Designation of Department of Defense as
Jurisdiction Under SORNA.--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 assessing the
advisability and desirability of designating the Department of
Defense as a jurisdiction for purposes of notification
requirements under the Sex Offender Registration and
Notification Act (title I of Public Law 109-248; 34 U.S.C.
20901 et seq.).
SEC. 566. ANALYSIS OF THE ADVISABILITY OF MODIFYING THE DEFINITION OF
ABUSIVE SEXUAL CONTACT UNDER THE UNIFORM CODE OF
MILITARY JUSTICE.
(a) Analysis Required.--The Secretary of Defense, in
coordination with the Joint Service Committee on Military
Justice, shall analyze the advisability of modifying the
definition of abusive sexual contact under section 920 of title
10, United States Code (article 120 of the Uniform Code of
Military Justice), to address the full range of harmful
behaviors associated with sexual assault and to prevent
misapplication of the offense to acts that are not inherently
abusive.
(b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a report detailing the results of the analysis
under subsection (a) and any associated recommendations.
SEC. 567. ANALYSIS OF THE ADVISABILITY OF ESTABLISHING A PUNITIVE
ARTICLE FOR CHILD PORNOGRAPHY-RELATED OFFENSES
UNDER THE UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE.
(a) Analysis Required.--The Secretary of Defense, in
coordination with the Joint Service Committee on Military
Justice, shall analyze the feasibility and advisability of
establishing a dedicated punitive article under the Uniform
Code of Military Justice to address offenses relating to child
pornography.
(b) Report.--Not later than December 31, 2026, the Secretary
of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of
the Senate and the House of Representatives a report detailing
the results of the analysis under subsection (a) and any
associated recommendations.
Subtitle H--Career Transition
SEC. 571. TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: AMENDMENTS; PILOT PROGRAM;
REPORTS.
(a) Provision of Preseparation Counseling: In-person to the
Extent Practicable.--Subsection (a) of section 1142 of title
10, United States Code, is amended, in paragraph (2)--
(1) by inserting ``(A)'' before ``In carrying''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new
subparagraph:
``(B) Preseparation counseling may be provided in person to
the extent practicable. If the Secretary concerned determines
that it is infeasible for a member to attend such counseling in
person, such member may receive such counseling remotely, with
online access to modules and reading materials.''.
(b) Tracking of Timeliness.--Such subsection is further
amended, in paragraph (3), by adding at the end the following
new subparagraph:
``(C) The Secretary of Defense may implement a system to
track how many, and what percentage of, members begin to
receive preseparation counseling within time periods specified
in this paragraph.''.
(c) Waiver for Certain Members of the Reserve Components.--
Such subsection is further amended, in paragraph (4), by adding
at the end the following new subparagraph:
``(D) The Secretary concerned may waive the requirement for
preseparation counseling under paragraph (1) in the case of a
member of the reserve components if--
``(i) the member requests such a waiver;
``(ii) the member received preseparation counseling
during the period of three years preceding the date of
such request; and
``(iii) matters covered by such counseling, specified
in subsection (b), have not changed since the member
last received such counseling.''.
(d) Minimum Amount of Counseling Regarding Financial
Planning.--Such subsection is further amended, in paragraph
(9)--
(1) by inserting ``(a)'' before ``Financial'';
(2) by inserting ``and debt management,'' after
``loans''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new
subparagraph:
``(B) Individualized assistance regarding matters
described in subparagraph (A).''.
(e) Website of the Department of Veterans Affairs Regarding
Programs for New Veterans.--Section 523 of title 38, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new
subsection:
``(c) The Secretary shall maintain a publicly available
website of the Department through which a veteran or dependent
of a veteran may search by ZIP code for programs for--
``(1) veterans who recently separated from active
military, naval, air, or space service; or
``(2) dependents of veterans described in paragraph
(1).''.
(f) Pilot Program for Military Spouses.--
(1) Authority.--Not later than one year after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Defense may establish a pilot program for spouses of
members of the covered Armed Forces who are eligible to
receive preseparation counseling under TAP.
(2) Voluntary basis.--Participation in such a pilot
program shall be on a voluntary basis.
(3) Curriculum.--The Secretary of Defense, in
coordination with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and
the Secretary of Labor, shall establish a curriculum
based on TAP for such a pilot program. The Secretary of
Defense shall notify the Committees on Armed Services
of the Senate and House of Representatives and the
Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House
of Representatives of such establishment
(4) Counseling.--Counseling under such a pilot
program shall--
(A) be tailored to the military spouse and
family;
(B) be offered at least once per calendar
quarter at each location selected under
paragraph (5);
(C) be scheduled and delivered in a manner
that maximizes accessibility for military
spouses, including through flexible or
alternative scheduling options; and
(D) include at least one hour regarding
benefits and assistance available to military
families and veterans from each department
under the jurisdiction of the Secretaries
specified in paragraph (3).
(5) Locations.--The Secretary of Defense shall carry
out such a pilot program at not more than five military
installations. At least one such location shall be
located outside the continental United States.
(6) Report.--During the term of pilot program, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on
Armed Services and on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate
and House of Representatives an annual report regarding
the pilot program. Such report shall include elements
the Secretary determines appropriate, including the
recommendation of the Secretary whether the pilot
program should be made permanent or expanded.
(7) Termination.--Such a pilot program shall
terminate three years after the Secretary of Defense
establishes the pilot program.
(8) Definitions.--In this subsection:
(A) The term ``covered Armed Force'' means
the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or
Space Force.
(B) The term ``TAP'' means the Transition
Assistance Program under sections 1142 and 1144
of title 10, United States Code.
(g) Annual Report on TAP Participation.--Not later than one
year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually
thereafter for three years, the Secretary of Defense shall
submit to the Committees on Armed Services and on Veterans'
Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on
the Transition Assistance Program at five military
installations, of various sizes, including at least one
location outside the continental United States, where at least
250 members per year receive preseparation counseling under
section 1142 of title 10, United States Code. Such report shall
include the following elements with regards to the year
preceding the date of such report, disaggregated by military
installation:
(1) The number of members who have not accepted an
offer of full-time employment or have not enrolled in a
program of education or vocational training, who
received fewer than five days of preseparation
counseling under such section.
(2) The average period of time between when a member
begins to receive preseparation counseling and the day
the member separates, retires, or is discharged.
(3) The number of members who began but did not
complete preseparation counseling, and, to the extent
practicable, the reason for non-completion.
(4) The number of members assigned to each pathway
under subsection (c) of such section.
SEC. 572. AMENDMENTS TO PATHWAYS FOR COUNSELING IN TRANSITION
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Section 1142(c)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) by redesignating subparagraph (M) as subparagraph
(R); and
(2) by inserting after subparagraph (L) the
following:
``(M) Child care requirements of the member
(including whether a dependent of the member is
enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program).
``(N) The employment status of other adults in the
household of the member.
``(O) The location of the duty station of the member
(including whether the member was separated from family
while on duty).
``(P) The effects of operating tempo and personnel
tempo on the member and the household of the member.''.
SEC. 573. IMPROVEMENTS TO INFORMATION-SHARING TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS
RETIRING OR SEPARATING FROM THE ARMED FORCES.
(a) Opt-out Sharing.--Section 570F of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10
U.S.C. 1142 note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (c)--
(A) by striking ``out the form to indicate an
email address'' and inserting the following:
``out the form to indicate--
``(1) an email address'';
(B) in paragraph (1), as designated by
subparagraph (A), by striking the period at the
end and inserting ``; and'';
(C) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(2) if the individual would like to opt-out of the
transmittal of the individual's information to and
through a State veterans agency as described in
subsection (a).''; and
(2) by amending subsection (d) to read as follows:
``(d) Opt-out of Information Sharing.--Information on an
individual shall be transmitted to and through a State veterans
agency as described in subsection (a) unless the individual
indicates pursuant to subsection (c)(2) that the individual
would like to opt out of such transmittal.''.
(b) Storage and Transfer of Information.--Such section is
further amended by adding at the end the following new
subsection:
``(e) Storage and Transfer of Information.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall
seek to enter into memoranda of understanding or other
agreements with the State veterans agencies described
in subsection (a) to create or modify a Department
system to store and transfer information under this
section to information systems of such State veterans
agencies.
``(2) Compliance.--The Secretary shall ensure that
any agreement entered into under paragraph (1) is in
compliance with--
``(A) applicable provisions of law relating
to privacy and personally identifiable
information; and
``(B) applicable policies relating to
cybersecurity of Department information systems
and State information systems.''.
(c) Limitation on Use of Information.--Such section is
further amended by adding at the end the following new
subsection:
``(f) Limitation on Use of Information.--Information
transferred under this section may only be used by a State for
the purpose of providing or connecting veterans to benefits or
services as described in subsection (a).''.
Subtitle I--Family Programs, Child Care, and Dependent Education
SEC. 581. NOTIFICATION OF SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE THAT OCCURS AT A
MILITARY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER.
Section 1794 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(g) Notification of Suspected Child Abuse.--(1) The
Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations that require
the director of a military child development center to notify a
parent or guardian of a child who is the suspected victim of a
covered incident not later than 24 hours after a child care
employee at such military child development center learns of
such covered incident.
``(2) The requirement under paragraph (1) shall not apply if
notification under such paragraph threatens the integrity of a
law enforcement investigation of such covered incident.
``(3) In this subsection, the term `covered incident' means
alleged or suspected abuse or neglect of a child that occurs at
a military child development center.''.
SEC. 582. ENROLLMENT OF CHILDREN OF CERTAIN AMERICAN RED CROSS
EMPLOYEES IN SCHOOLS OPERATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF
DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY.
(a) Overseas Schools.--Section 1404(d)(1) of the Defense
Dependents' Education Act of 1978 (20 U.S.C. 923(d)(1)) is
amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
``(D) Children of employees of the American Red Cross
who--
``(i) are performing, on a full-time basis,
services for the Armed Forces, including
emergency services; and
``(ii) reside in an overseas area supported
by a school of the defense dependents'
education system.''.
(b) Certain Domestic Schools.--Section 2164(i) of title 10,
United States Code, is amended--
(1) in the subsection heading, by striking ``in
Puerto Rico'' and inserting ``in Certain Areas'';
(2) in paragraph (1), by striking ``in Puerto Rico''
and inserting ``in a territory, commonwealth, or
possession of the United States''; and
(3) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking ``resides in
Puerto Rico'' and inserting ``resides in a territory,
commonwealth, or possession of the United States where
a program referred to in paragraph (1) is provided''.
SEC. 583. ENSURING ACCESS TO DODEA SCHOOLS FOR CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE
RESERVE COMPONENTS.
Section 2164 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(n) Eligibility of Dependents of Certain Members of the
Reserve Components.--(1) A dependent of a member described in
paragraph (2) shall be eligible to attend a school established
under this section at the military installation that is the
permanent station of such member and such dependent shall
automatically be granted enrollment at such school at the
request of such member if there is sufficient space in the
school to accommodate the dependent. In the event there is not
sufficient space available at such school at the time the
dependent seeks to enroll, the dependent shall be placed on a
wait-list for enrollment in the school.
``(2) A member described in this paragraph is a member of a
reserve component performing active service pursuant to an
order for accompanied permanent change of station.''.
SEC. 584. AUTHORIZATION OF DUAL OR CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT PROGRAMS FOR
STUDENTS OF DEFENSE DEPENDENT SCHOOLS.
Chapter 108 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
inserting after section 2164b the following new section:
``Sec. 2164c. Authorization of dual or concurrent enrollment programs
for students of Defense Dependent Schools
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense, acting through
the Director of the Department of Defense Education Activity,
may--
``(1) enter into arrangements with institutions of
higher education to provide students of Defense
Dependent Schools with access to postsecondary course
credit through dual or concurrent enrollment programs;
and
``(2) subject to subsection (b), provide financial
assistance to students to cover the costs associated
with such programs.
``(b) Amount of Assistance.--The amount of financial
assistance provided to an individual student under subsection
(a)(2) may not exceed $1,500 per school year.
``(c) Credit Transferability.--The Secretary of Defense
shall, to the greatest extent practicable, ensure that the
Department of Defense Education Activity, in facilitating dual
or concurrent enrollment programs with institutions of higher
education under this section--
``(1) establishes articulation or credit transfer
agreements that promote the transferability of academic
credits earned by participating students; and
``(2) prioritizes agreements with institutions that
offer broad acceptance of such credits across degree
programs.
``(d) Institutional Integrity.--In entering into contracts or
other agreements with institutions of higher education for
purposes of dual or concurrent enrollment programs under this
section, the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that such
institutions have a program participation agreement in effect
under section 487 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20
U.S.C. 1094) and are not provisionally or temporarily
certified.
``(e) Preparation and Informing Families and Educators.--In
implementing dual or concurrent enrollment programs under this
section, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Director
of the Department of Defense Education Activity, shall do the
following:
``(1) Course sequence alignment.--Design a sequence
of courses for such programs to match the academic
content standards and level of rigor of the
corresponding postsecondary courses, in consultation
and collaboration with--
``(A) educators from Defense Dependent
Schools serving the military-connected
community;
``(B) faculty members from institutions of
higher education offering dual or concurrent
enrollment programs; and
``(C) the school advisory committee (or the
equivalent advisory body) of each Defense
Dependent School.
``(2) Outreach and information dissemination.--
Establish outreach and awareness efforts targeted
toward elementary and secondary school students,
particularly those in the middle grades and their
families, educators, school counselors, and principals,
to provide--
``(A) general information regarding the
availability and benefits of dual or concurrent
enrollment programs;
``(B) guidance on eligibility requirements,
academic expectations, and necessary
preparatory coursework for such programs; and
``(C) resources to support informed
decisionmaking and successful student
participation in such programs.
``(f) Teacher Certification.--The Secretary of Defense shall
ensure that all dual or concurrent enrollment courses
facilitated by the Department of Defense Education Activity are
taught by--
``(1) a postsecondary faculty member who--
``(A) is employed by a two-year or four-year
institution of higher education (which may
include a community college); and
``(B) meets the applicable postsecondary
accreditation standards for instructional
staff; or
``(2) a classroom teacher employed by a local
educational agency or by the Department of Defense
Education Activity, who--
``(A) is qualified to teach in accordance
with applicable law; and
``(B) has received training or certification
to deliver the dual or concurrent enrollment
course curriculum in alignment with the
standards of the partnering institution of
higher education.
``(g) Additional Requirements.--In carrying out this section,
the Secretary of Defense shall consult with the School Advisory
Committees (or the equivalent advisory bodies) and Parent
Teacher Associations of participating Defense Dependent
Schools.
``(h) Annual Briefings.--
``(1) In general.--Not later than one year after the
date of the enactment of this section, and annually
thereafter for four years, the Secretary of Defense
shall provide to the appropriate congressional
committees a briefing on the status of the dual and
concurrent enrollment programs authorized under this
section.
``(2) Elements.--Each briefing under paragraph (1)
shall include, with respect to the period covered by
the briefing--
``(A) the number of students who participated
in dual or concurrent enrollment programs
authorized under this section;
``(B) the total cost to the Department of
Defense of providing such programs; and
``(C) an explanation of--
``(i) whether and to what extent such
programs consisted of online classes or
in-person instruction; and
``(ii) the subjects taught in
postsecondary classes taken by students
participating in such programs.
``(3) Disaggregation.--The information required under
paragraph (2) shall be set forth separately for each
region served by the Department of Defense Education
Activity.
``(i) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `appropriate congressional committees'
means--
``(A) the Committee on Armed Services of the
Senate; and
``(B) the Committee on Armed Services and the
Committee on Education and Workforce of the
House of Representatives.
``(2) The term `Defense Dependent School' means--
``(A) a school operated under the Defense
Dependents' Education System, as authorized
under the Defense Dependents' Education Act of
1978 (20 U.S.C. 921 et seq.); or
``(B) a Department of Defense domestic
dependent elementary and secondary school, as
authorized under section 2164 of this title.
``(3) The term `dual or concurrent enrollment
program' means a program offered by an arrangement
between the Department of Defense Education Activity
and an institution of higher education and through
which a student enrolled in a Defense Dependent School
who has not graduated from high school with a regular
high school diploma is able to enroll in one or more
postsecondary courses and earn credit that applies--
``(A) toward completion of a postsecondary
degree or recognized educational credential as
described in the Higher Education Act of 1965
(20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.); and
``(B) toward completion of high school.
``(4) The term `institution of higher education' has
the meaning given that term in section 102 of the
Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002).''.
SEC. 585. RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN ACTIONS RELATING TO DODEA SCHOOLS AND
MILITARY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS.
(a) Limitation on Closure of DODEA Schools.--Chapter 108 of
title 10, United States Code, as amended by section 584 is
further amended by inserting after section 2164c the following
new section:
``Sec. 2164d. Limitation on school closures and certain other actions
with respect to schools operated by the Department
of Defense Education Activity
``(a) Limitation.--The Secretary of Defense may not take any
action described in subsection (b) with respect to a school
operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity
unless--
``(1) the Secretary submits to the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives--
``(A) written notice of the intent of the
Secretary to take such action with respect to
such school;
``(B) the report required under subsection
(c); and
``(C) a written assurance that the Director
of the Department of Defense Education Activity
has met, engaged with, and solicited feedback
from students, parents, teachers,
administrators, military installation
leadership, and the local community concerning
the proposed action; and
``(2) a period of one year has elapsed following the
date on which the requirements under paragraph (1) have
been met.
``(b) Actions Described.--The actions described in this
subsection are the following:
``(1) Closing or terminating the operations of a
school.
``(2) Preparing to close or terminate the operations
of a school.
``(3) Reducing by 20 percent or more the number of
spaces available for enrollment in a school.
``(4) Significantly reducing the services provided by
a school, including--
``(A) curriculum offerings;
``(B) special education services; and
``(C) extracurricular activities.
``(5) Transferring or conveying a school to a local
educational agency or any other entity outside the
Department of Defense.
``(c) Report.--Before taking any action described in
subsection (b), the Secretary of Defense shall prepare a report
containing a justification and analysis of such action. Such
justification and analysis shall include an explanation of--
``(1) the monetary costs to the Department of Defense
of the action; and
``(2) the effects of the action on--
``(A) students;
``(B) curriculum;
``(C) gifted education programs;
``(D) special education programs, including
individualized education programs (as defined
in section 614(d)(1)(A) of the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C.
1414(d)(1)(A)));
``(E) educational and other accommodations
provided under section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794);
``(F) the Exceptional Family Member Program;
and
``(G) local educational agencies in the area
of the affected school.
``(d) Local Educational Agency Defined.--In this section, the
term `local educational agency' has the meaning given that term
in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act
of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).''.
(c) Prohibition on Termination of Certain Employees.--None of
the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for the
Department of Defense may be obligated or expended to terminate
a teacher employed in a school operated by the Department of
Defense Education Activity or a child care employee (as defined
in section 1800 of title 10, United States Code), regardless of
whether such positions are funded by appropriated or
nonappropriated funds, unless--
(1) the teacher or child care employee was documented
as not performing or engaging in misconduct;
(2) in the case of a teacher employed in a school
operated by the Department of Defense Education
Activity, there was a reduction in enrollment of 20
percent or more at the school at which the teacher
works; or
(3) in the case of a child care employee, there was a
change in staffing requirements based on enrollment.
SEC. 586. EXTENSION OF PILOT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO
MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES FOR IN-HOME CHILD CARE.
(a) Extension.--Subsection (d) of section 589 of the William
M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2021 (10 U.S.C. 1791 note) is amended by striking
``five years after'' and all that follows and inserting ``on
December 31, 2029.''.
(b) Final Report.--Subsection (c)(2) of such section is
amended by striking ``90 days after'' and inserting ``one year
before''.
SEC. 587. MILITARY ONESOURCE: INFORMATION REGARDING MATERNAL HEALTH
CARE.
Section 561 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2010 (Public Law 111-84; 10 U.S.C. 1781 note) is
amended, in subsection (b)--
(1) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (17) as
paragraphs (5) through (18), respectively; and
(2) by striking paragraphs (2) and (3) and inserting
after paragraph (1) the following new paragraphs:
``(2) Health care.
``(3) Maternal health care, including the following:
``(A) A list of maternal health services
furnished under TRICARE.
``(B) A guide to continuity of such care
through a permanent change of station.
``(C) With regards to a pregnant member,
relevant regulations, options for leave, and
uniform resources and requirements.
``(4) Death benefits and life insurance programs.''.
SEC. 588. ASSISTANCE FOR DEPLOYMENT-RELATED SUPPORT OF MEMBERS OF THE
ARMED FORCES UNDERGOING DEPLOYMENT AND THEIR
FAMILIES BEYOND THE YELLOW RIBBON REINTEGRATION
PROGRAM.
Section 582 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2008 (10 U.S.C. 10101 note) is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsections (k) and (l) as
subsections (l) and (m), respectively; and
(2) by inserting after subsection (j) the following
new subsection (k):
``(k) Support Beyond Program.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense may
provide funds to States, Territories, and government
entities to carry out programs, and other activities as
the Secretary considers appropriate, that provide
deployment cycle information, services, and referrals
to eligible individuals throughout the deployment
cycle. Such programs may include the provision of
access to outreach services, including the following:
``(A) Employment counseling.
``(B) Behavioral health counseling.
``(C) Suicide prevention.
``(D) Housing advocacy.
``(E) Financial counseling.
``(F) Referrals for the receipt of other
related services.
``(2) Authorization of appropriation.--For fiscal
year 2026, $20,000,000 are authorized to be
appropriated to carry out paragraph (1).''.
SEC. 589. CERTAIN ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES THAT BENEFIT
DEPENDENTS OF MILITARY AND CIVILIAN PERSONNEL.
(a) Continuation of Authority to Assist Local Educational
Agencies That Benefit Dependents of Members of the Armed Forces
and Department of Defense Civilian Employees.--
(1) Assistance to schools with significant numbers of
military dependent students.--Of the amount authorized
to be appropriated for fiscal year 2026 by section 301
and available for operation and maintenance for
Defense-wide activities as specified in the funding
table in section 4301, $50,000,000 shall be available
only for the purpose of providing assistance to local
educational agencies under subsection (a) of section
572 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2006 (Public Law 109-163; 20 U.S.C. 7703b).
(2) Local educational agency defined.--In this
subsection, the term ``local educational agency'' has
the meaning given that term in section 7013(9) of the
Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20
U.S.C. 7713(9)).
(b) Impact Aid for Children With Severe Disabilities.--
(1) In general.--Of the amount authorized to be
appropriated for fiscal year 2026 pursuant to section
301 and available for operation and maintenance for
Defense-wide activities as specified in the funding
table in section 4301, $10,000,000 shall be available
for payments under section 363 of the Floyd D. Spence
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001
(as enacted into law by Public Law 106-398; 114 Stat.
1654A-77; 20 U.S.C. 7703a).
(2) Additional amount.--Of the amount authorized to
be appropriated for fiscal year 2026 pursuant to
section 301 and available for operation and maintenance
for Defense-wide activities as specified in the funding
table in section 4301, $10,000,000 shall be available
for use by the Secretary of Defense to make payments to
local educational agencies determined by the Secretary
to have higher concentrations of military children with
severe disabilities.
(3) Briefing.--Not later than March 31, 2026, the
Secretary of Defense shall provide to the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a briefing on the Department of
Defense's evaluation of each local educational agency
with higher concentrations of military children with
severe disabilities and subsequent determination of the
amounts of impact aid each such agency shall receive.
SEC. 589A. VERIFICATION OF REPORTING OF ELIGIBLE FEDERALLY CONNECTED
CHILDREN FOR PURPOSES OF FEDERAL IMPACT AID
PROGRAMS.
(a) Certification.--Not later than January 1, 2027, and
annually thereafter, each commander of a military installation
under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of a military
department shall submit to such Secretary a written
certification verifying whether the commander has confirmed the
information contained in all impact aid source check forms
received from local educational agencies as of the date of such
certification.
(b) Briefings.--
(1) Initial.--Not later than June 30, 2026, each
Secretary of a military department shall provide to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the
House of Representatives a briefing describing any
anticipated challenges with implementing the
requirement under subsection (a).
(2) Annual.--Not later than June 30, 2027, and
annually thereafter, each Secretary of a military
department shall provide to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives
a briefing, based on the information received under
subsection (a), that identifies--
(A) each military installation under the
jurisdiction of such Secretary that has
confirmed the information contained in all
impact aid source check forms received from
local educational agencies as of the date of
the briefing;
(B) each military installation that has not
confirmed the information contained in such
forms as of such date; and
(C) any challenges confirming the information
contained in such forms as of such date.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``impact aid source check form'' means a
form submitted to a military installation by a local
educational agency to confirm the number and identity
of children eligible to be counted for purposes of the
Federal impact aid program under section 7003(a) of the
Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20
U.S.C. 7703(a)).
(2) The term ``local educational agency'' has the
meaning given that term in section 8101 of the
Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20
U.S.C. 7801).
SEC. 589B. REGULATIONS ON THE USE OF PORTABLE ELECTRONIC MOBILE DEVICES
IN DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY
SCHOOLS.
(a) Regulations Required.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense,
acting through the Director of the Department of Defense
Education Activity, shall update existing regulations on
student use of portable electronic mobile devices in Department
of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) schools to prohibit
disruption in the learning environment by minimizing the use of
such mobile devices to the greatest extent practicable and to
standardize such regulations across all DODEA schools.
(b) Briefing Required.--Not later than 60 days after
completion of the updated regulations required under subsection
(a), the Secretary of Defense shall brief the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives
on the updated regulations, including--
(1) relevant evidence taken into consideration on the
use of portable electronic mobile devices in and around
the classroom on learning outcomes and social dynamics;
(2) a description of how the regulations have
standardized policies across all DODEA schools;
(3) an assessment of the influence, if any, of
public-school policies on mobile devices at school or
in the classroom; and
(4) any other matters the Secretary determines
relevant.
SEC. 589V. MANAGEMENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS OPERATED BY
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY.
(a) Improvements to Staffing.--The Secretary of Defense,
acting through the Director of the Department of Defense
Education Activity, shall implement the following measures to
improve staffing of special education teachers and staff at
schools operated by the Activity:
(1) Require the inclusion, in the staffing model for
a school, of service minutes required by the
individualized education programs of students attending
the school to more effectively determine appropriate
staffing for the school. As part of such staffing
model, service minutes for students with similar needs
may be counted concurrently when educationally
appropriate.
(2) Collect the following data on underutilized
special education staff members:
(A) When such staff members are requested to
transfer to a school with greater needs for
such staff members.
(B) How many requests for such transfers the
Activity receives.
(C) Whether such requests are approved or
denied, and at what locations.
(D) Once such a request is received, the
likelihood that the transfer occurs.
(3) Collect data on the turnover of special education
teachers and staff, including reasons for departure.
(4) Review access to and requirements for crisis
training, publicize Activity-wide policies with respect
to such training for consistency, and expand such
training to relevant special education teachers and
staff, such as paraeducators, who are not required, as
of the date of the enactment of this Act, to receive
such training.
(5) Require district and regional administrators to
track training requirements for special education
teachers and staff to ensure that such teachers and
staff are meeting such requirements.
(b) Clarification of Guidance.--The Secretary of Defense,
acting through the Director of the Department of Defense
Education Activity, shall implement the following measures to
improve and clarify guidance relating to special education
provided by schools operated by the Activity:
(1) Review the list of types of disabilities
recognized by the Activity as of the date of the
enactment of this Act and determine if that list meets
the most recent best practices for special education.
(2) Standardize and implement instructions for
providing special education materials to students
across schools operated by the Activity.
(3) Develop and implement a plan for standardizing
special education training across the Activity.
(4) Standardize reading intervention guidance and
requirements across schools operated by the Activity,
including by requiring each school and district
operated by the Activity to have the same resources and
instructions, and provide clear guidance on how to
access additional support materials if required.
(c) Implementation Deadline.--The Secretary of Defense shall
complete implementation of the measures described in
subsections (a) and (b) by not later than two years after the
date of the enactment of this Act.
(d) Briefings Required.--
(1) Initial briefing.--Not later than April 1, 2026,
the Director of the Department of Defense Education
Activity shall provide to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives
a briefing on the following:
(A) Coordination by the Department of Defense
Education Activity with the Educational and
Developmental Intervention Services programs of
the military departments to determine what
medical services the military departments are
required to provide based on the needs of
students attending schools operated by the
Activity.
(B) A description of the process in effect as
of the date of the briefing, if any, to resolve
a dispute with respect to required services
under a student's individualized education
program.
(C) A description of issues pending, and
resolutions of previous issues, under that
process.
(D) An assessment of how support
instructional specialists can better assist
teachers with developing curriculum for special
education students.
(E) A description of how the Activity
provides services in the case of civilian or
military dependents with severe medical or
special education requirements that a school
cannot meet, including any data on how many
such cases arise on an annual basis and in what
locations.
(F) A description of the process in effect as
of the date of the briefing for reassigning a
family from a school located outside the United
States if the education needs of a child in the
family cannot be met at that school and data,
for the 5 school years preceding the briefing,
on where such reassignments have been done and
the frequency of such reassignments.
(G) An assessment of the pay scale for
special education teachers and staff in effect
as of the date of the briefing, an
identification of the last time the pay scale
was updated, a description of how the pay scale
is determined, and a statement of how often the
pay scale is updated.
(H) Data on school and district-level
requests for additional reading intervention
curriculum, including the locations of such
requests and whether such requests were
approved or denied.
(2) Semi-annual briefings.--The Director of the
Department of Defense Education Activity shall provide
to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and
the House of Representatives a briefing on the progress
made in implementing the measures described in
subsections (a) and (b)--
(A) not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act; and
(B) every 180 days thereafter until the
Director certifies to the Committees that each
such measure has been implemented.
SEC. 589D. PILOT PROGRAM TO INCREASE PAYMENTS FOR CHILD CARE SERVICES
IN HIGH-COST AREAS.
(a) Establishment.--The Secretary may establish a pilot
program to increase the maximum amount of financial assistance
per month per child that the Secretary authorizes to be
provided to eligible providers under section 1798 of title 10,
United States Code, for services provided to children who are
two years old or younger in accordance with this section.
(b) Requirements.--If the Secretary establishes a pilot
program under subsection (a), the Secretary--
(1) shall provide for an increased maximum amount of
financial assistance under the pilot program in each
area with high child care services costs, as determined
by the Secretary; and
(2) may provide for such increased maximum amount of
financial assistance in other areas as the Secretary
considers appropriate.
(c) Reports.--
(1) Annual reports.--Not later than one year after
the establishment of the pilot program under this
subsection, and annually thereafter until the date of
the termination of the pilot program, the Secretary
shall submit to the congressional defense committees a
report on the pilot program that includes--
(A) the number of families with respect to
whom the Secretary has increased the maximum
amount of financial assistance per month per
child being provided under the pilot program,
disaggregated by location;
(B) the methodology for determining the areas
that should receive an increased amount of
financial assistance per month per child under
the pilot program;
(C) the number of areas the Secretary
determined should receive such increased amount
of financial assistance;
(D) the total amount of financial assistance
provided under the pilot program with respect
to such families, disaggregated by location;
(E) the total amount of financial assistance
that would have been provided with respect to
such families without the increase under the
pilot program, disaggregated by location;
(F) the determination of the Secretary as to
whether additional funding under the pilot
program--
(i) helped reduce child care costs
for applicable military families;
(ii) increased child care provider
participation in the financial
assistance available under this
section; and
(iii) increased access to infant and
toddler care for military families;
(G) the determination of the Secretary with
respect to the feasibility of expanding the
pilot program to all communities;
(H) any challenges identified by the
Secretary in carrying out the pilot program;
(I) legislation or administrative action that
the Secretary determines necessary to make the
pilot program permanent; and
(J) any other information the Secretary
determines appropriate.
(2) Final report.--Not later than 90 days after the
date of the termination of the pilot program, the
Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report that includes--
(A) the elements specified in subparagraphs
(A) through (J) of paragraph (3); and
(B) the recommendation of the Secretary as to
whether to make the pilot program permanent.
(d) Termination.--The pilot program established under this
subsection shall terminate on the date that is five years after
the date on which such program is established.
Subtitle J--Decorations and Awards, Reports, and Other Matters
SEC. 591. AUTHORIZATION FOR AWARD OF MEDAL OF HONOR TO E. ROYCE
WILLIAMS FOR ACTS OF VALOR DURING THE KOREAN WAR.
(a) Waiver of Time Limitations.--Notwithstanding the time
limitations specified in section 8298 of title 10, United
States Code, or any other time limitation with respect to the
awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the Armed
Forces, the President may award the Medal of Honor under
section 8291 of such title to E. Royce Williams for the acts of
valor described in subsection (b).
(b) Acts of Valor Described.--The acts of valor described in
this subsection are the actions of E. Royce Williams, as a
lieutenant in the Navy, on November 18, 1952.
SEC. 592. AUTHORIZATION FOR POSTHUMOUS AWARD OF THE DISTINGUISHED-
SERVICE CROSS TO ISAAC ``IKE'' CAMACHO FOR ACTS OF
VALOR IN VIETNAM.
(a) Waiver of Time Limitations.--Notwithstanding the time
limitations specified in section 7274 of title 10, United
States Code, or any other time limitation with respect to the
awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the Armed
Forces, the Secretary of the Army may award the distinguished-
service cross under section 7272 of such title to Isaac ``Ike''
Camacho for the acts of valor in Vietnam described in
subsection (b).
(b) Acts of Valor Described.--The acts of valor referred to
in subsection (a) are the actions of Isaac ``Ike'' Camacho from
November 24, 1963, to July 13, 1965, in Vietnam for which he
was previously awarded the Silver Star.
SEC. 593. COMPLIANCE WITH TRAVEL CHARGE CARD DEACTIVATION REQUIREMENTS.
(a) Policy Compliance.--Not later than 60 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
ensure that Department of Defense policies and procedures are
consistent with section 2(h)(1)(H) of the Travel and
Transportation Reform Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-264; 5 U.S.C.
5701 note) and related implementing guidance, regarding the
prompt deactivation and closure of government-issued travel
charge card accounts upon the separation, retirement, or
termination of military or civilian personnel.
(b) Comptroller Review.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of
Defense (Comptroller) shall submit to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a
report describing--
(1) actions taken to verify consistent implementation
of deactivation and closure policies for government-
issued travel charge cards across the military
departments and defense agencies;
(2) any gaps or inconsistencies identified in the
execution of current policy; and
(3) recommendations, if any, to improve compliance,
oversight, or prevention of unauthorized card use
following personnel separation.
TITLE VI--COMPENSATION AND OTHER PERSONNEL BENEFITS
TITLE VI--COMPENSATION AND OTHER PERSONNEL BENEFITS
Subtitle A--Basic Pay and Retired Pay
Sec. 601. Codification of applicability to Space Force of certain pay
and allowance authorities.
Sec. 602. Extension of enhanced authority for selective early retirement
and early discharges.
Sec. 603. Extension of temporary early retirement authority.
Subtitle B--Bonus, Incentive, and Separation Pays
Sec. 611. One-year extension of certain expiring bonus and special pay
authorities.
Sec. 612. Extension of authority to provide voluntary separation pay and
benefits.
Sec. 613. Implementation of aviation incentive pay for members of
reserve components.
Sec. 614. Reviews of designations of imminent danger pay areas.
Subtitle C--Allowances
Sec. 621. Modifications to calculation of basic allowance for
subsistence for enlisted members.
Sec. 622. Family separation allowance: increase.
Sec. 623. Extending certain travel allowance for members of the Armed
Forces assigned to Alaska.
Sec. 624. Improvements to basic allowance for housing.
Subtitle D--Leave
Sec. 631. Improved parental leave for members of the armed forces.
Sec. 632. Convalescent leave for cadets and midshipmen.
Subtitle E--Family and Survivor Benefits
Sec. 641. Annual review of financial assistance limits for child care
and youth program services providers.
Sec. 642. Waiver of requirements for air transportation of deceased
members of the Armed Forces when necessary to meet mission
requirements.
Subtitle F--Defense Resale Matters
Sec. 651. Use of commissary stores: civilian employees of Military
Sealift Command.
Sec. 652. Defense commissary system and exchange system: patronage;
privatization.
Subtitle G--Other Benefits, Administrative Matters, Reports, and
Briefings
Sec. 661. Inclusion of descriptions of types of pay on pay statements.
Sec. 662. Provision of information regarding relocation assistance
programs for members receiving orders for a change of
permanent station.
Sec. 663. Expansion of pilot program to increase access to food on
military installations.
Sec. 664. Military compensation educational campaign.
Sec. 665. Designation of United States Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll as
remote and isolated military installation.
Subtitle A--Basic Pay and Retired Pay
SEC. 601. CODIFICATION OF APPLICABILITY TO SPACE FORCE OF CERTAIN PAY
AND ALLOWANCE AUTHORITIES.
(a) Definitions.--Section 101 of title 37, United States
Code, is amended--
(1) in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (22),
by inserting ``, or for members of the Space Force in
space force active status not on sustained duty,''
after ``reserve component'' each place it appears; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new
paragraphs:
``(27) The term `space force active status' has the
meaning given that term in section 101 of title 10.
``(28) The term `sustained duty' has the meaning
given that term in section 101 of title 10.''.
(b) Basic Pay.--
(1) References to officer grades.--Section 201(a) of
such title is amended--
(A) by striking ``(1) Subject to paragraph
(2), for the'' and inserting ``For the'';
(B) by striking ``and Marine Corps'' in the
heading of the second column of the table and
inserting ``Marine Corps, and Space Force'';
and
(C) by striking paragraph (2).
(2) Applicable pay and allowances for certain space
force members who are physically disabled or incur loss
of earned income when not on sustained duty.--
Subsections (g)(1) and (h)(1) of section 204 of such
title are amended by inserting ``, or a member of the
Space Force in space force active status not on
sustained duty,'' after ``of a reserve component of a
uniformed service'' each place it appears.
(3) Service creditable for computation.--Section
205(a)(2) of such title is amended--
(A) by transferring subparagraph (F) so as to
appear after subparagraph (A);
(B) by striking subparagraph (C);
(C) by redesignating subparagraphs (F), (B),
(D), and (E) as subparagraphs (B), (D), (E),
and (F), respectively; and
(D) by inserting after subparagraph (B), as
transferred and redesignated by subparagraphs
(A) and (C) of this paragraph, the following
new subparagraph:
``(C) the Space Force;''.
(4) Inactive-duty training pay.--Section 206 of such
title is amended--
(A) in the section heading, by inserting ``;
members of the space force'' before the colon;
(B) in subsection (a) in the matter preceding
paragraph (1)--
(i) by striking ``Guard or a'' and
inserting ``Guard, a''; and
(ii) by inserting ``, or a member of
the Space Force'' after ``uniformed
service'' the first place it appears;
(C) in subsection (d)--
(i) in paragraph (1), by inserting
``, by a member of the Space Force,''
after ``reserve component''; and
(ii) in paragraph (2), by inserting
``or the Space Force,'' after ``Ready
Reserve''; and
(D) in subsection (e)--
(i) by striking ``Guard or of a'' and
inserting ``Guard, a''; and
(ii) by inserting ``, or the Space
Force'' after ``uniformed services''.
(5) Participation in thrift savings plan.--Section
211(a)(2) of such title is amended by inserting ``or
the Space Force'' after ``member of the Ready
Reserve''.
(c) Special Pay, Incentive Pay, and Bonus Authorities.--
(1) General bonus authority for enlisted members.--
Section 331 of such title is amended--
(A) in subsection (a)--
(i) in paragraph (4), by striking
``or'' at the end;
(ii) in paragraph (5), by striking
the period and inserting ``; or''; and
(iii) by adding at the end the
following new paragraph:
``(6) transfers from a regular component or reserve
component of an armed force to the Space Force or from
the Space Force to a regular component or reserve
component of another armed force, subject to the
approval of the Secretary with jurisdiction over the
armed force to which the member is transferring.''; and
(B) in subsection (c)(1)--
(i) in subparagraph (B), by inserting
``, or in the Space Force on sustained
duty under section 20105 of title 10,''
after ``in a regular component'';
(ii) in subparagraph (C), by
inserting ``, or in the Space Force in
space force active status not on
sustained duty under section 20105 of
title 10,'' after ``in a reserve
component''; and
(iii) in subparagraph (D), by
striking ``paragraph (4) or (5)'' and
inserting ``paragraph (4), (5), or
(6)''.
(2) General bonus authority for officers.--Section
332 of such title is amended--
(A) in subsection (a)--
(i) in paragraph (4), by striking
``or'' at the end;
(ii) in paragraph (5), by striking
the period and inserting ``; or''; and
(iii) by adding at the end the
following new paragraph:
``(6) transfers from a regular component or reserve
component of a uniformed service to the Space Force or
from the Space Force to a regular component or reserve
component of another uniformed service, subject to the
approval of the Secretary with jurisdiction over the
uniformed service to which the member is
transferring.''; and
(B) in subsection (c)(1)--
(i) in subparagraph (C), by inserting
``, or in the Space Force on sustained
duty under section 20105 of title 10,''
after ``in a regular component'';
(ii) in subparagraph (D), by
inserting ``, or in the Space Force in
space force active status not on
sustained duty under section 20105 of
title 10,'' after ``in a reserve
component''; and
(iii) in subparagraph (E), by
striking ``paragraph (4) or (5)'' and
inserting ``paragraph (4), (5), or
(6)''.
(3) Special aviation incentive pay or bonus for
officers.--Section 334 of such title is amended--
(A) in subsections (a)(1), (b), and (h)(1),
by striking ``in a regular or reserve
component'' each place it appears;
(B) in subsection (b)(3), by inserting ``,
or, in the case of an officer of the Space
Force, to remain in space force active
status,'' after ``in a reserve component'';
(C) in subsection (e)--
(i) in the subsection heading, by
striking ``Reserve Component''; and
(ii) by striking ``A reserve
component officer'' and inserting ``An
officer''; and
(D) in paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection
(h), by striking ``regular or reserve
component'' each place it appears.
(4) Special pays.--Sections 351(a), 352(a), 353(a),
and 353(b) of such title are amended by striking ``of a
regular or reserve component'' each place it appears.
(5) Retention incentives for members qualified in
critical military skills or assigned to high priority
units.--Section 355 of such title is amended--
(A) in subsection (a)--
(i) in the matter preceding paragraph
(1)--
(I) by striking ``An officer
or enlisted member'' and
inserting ``A member''; and
(II) by inserting ``, or a
member the Space Force who is
serving in space force active
status,'' after ``in a reserve
component''; and
(ii) in paragraph (1)--
(I) by striking ``or to
remain'' and inserting ``, to
remain''; and
(II) by inserting ``, or to
remain in space force active
status for at least one year''
before the semicolon at the
end;
(B) in subsection (d)(1) in the second
sentence, by inserting ``or a member of the
Space Force not on sustained duty'' after
``reserve component member''; and
(C) in subsection (e)--
(i) in paragraph (1) in the place it
appears in subparagraph (A) and in the
first place it appears in subparagraph
(B), by striking ``active duty or
service in an active status in a
reserve component'' and inserting ``a
specified form of service (or
combination thereof)'';
(ii) in paragraphs (1)(B), (2), (3),
and (4), by striking ``active duty or
service in an active status in a
reserve component for which'' each
place it appearsand inserting ``service
for which''; and
(iii) by adding at the end the
following new paragraph:
``(5) In this subsection, the term `specified form of
service' means--
``(A) service on active duty;
``(B) service in an active status in a reserve
component; or
``(C) service in the Space Force in space force
active status.''.
(6) Continuation pay for full tsp members with 7 to
12 years of service.--Section 356(b) of such title is
amended--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1)--
(i) in the second sentence, by
striking ``or a reserve component'' and
inserting ``, a member of the Space
Force on sustained duty, or a member of
a reserve component''; and
(ii) in the third sentence, by
inserting ``or a member of the Space
Force in space force active status not
on sustained duty'' after ``(as so
defined)'';
(B) in paragraph (1) in the matter preceding
subparagraph (A), by inserting ``or a member of
the Space Force on sustained duty'' after ``of
a regular component''; and
(C) in paragraph (2)--
(i) in the matter preceding
subparagraph (A), by inserting ``or a
member of the Space Force in space
force active status and not on
sustained duty'' after ``of a reserve
component''; and
(ii) in subparagraph (A), by
inserting ``or a member of the Space
Force on sustained duty,
respectively,'' after ``of a regular
component''.
(d) Administration of Special Pay, Incentive Pay, and Bonus
Authorities.--
(1) Continuation of pay and allowances during certain
hospitalization and rehabilitation.--Section 372(a) of
such title is amended by striking ``of a regular or
reserve component''.
(2) Repayment of unearned portion of bonus or special
or incentive pay.--Section 373(d)(2)(A) of such title
is amended by striking ``in a regular or reserve
component who remains on active duty or in an active
status'' and inserting ``who remains on active duty, in
an active status in a reserve component, or in space
force active status''.
(e) Allowances Other Than Travel and Transportation
Allowances.--Section 416(a) of such title is amended by
inserting ``an officer of the Space Force not on sustained
duty,'' after ``of component,''.
(f) Leave.--Section 501 of such title is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraphs (4) and (5), by inserting
``, or of the Space Force,'' after ``of a
reserve component'' each place it appears; and
(B) in paragraph (4), by inserting ``, or
from the Space Force,'' after ``from the
reserve component''; and
(2) in subsection (b)(5)--
(A) in subparagraphs (A) and (D), by
inserting ``, or a member of the Space Force in
space force active status not on sustained
duty,'' after ``of a reserve component'' each
place it appears; and
(B) in subparagraph (C), by striking
``Regular'' before ``Space Force''.
(g) Miscellaneous Rights and Benefits.--
(1) Acceptance of employment, payments, and awards
from foreign governments.--Section 908(a)(2) of such
title is amended by inserting ``and members of the
Space Force in space force active status not on
sustained duty'' after ``of the armed forces''.
(2) Involuntarily mobilized reserve component members
subject to extended and frequent active duty service.--
Section 910 of such title is amended--
(A) in the heading, by inserting ``and
members of the space force'' after ``reserve
component members'';
(B) in subsection (a), by inserting ``or of
the Space Force'' after ``of the armed
forces''; and
(C) in subsections (b)(1), (b)(2), (b)(3),
and (e)(1), by inserting ``or the Space Force''
after ``a reserve component'' each place it
appears.
(h) Administration.--Section 1002 of such title is amended--
(1) in the heading, by striking ``and members of
national guard'' and inserting ``; members of the
national guard; members of the space force'';
(2) in subsection (a)--
(A) by striking ``of the National Guard, or
of a reserve component of a uniformed
service,'' and inserting ``of a reserve
component of a uniformed service, or of the
Space Force''; and
(B) by striking ``his consent'' and inserting
``the consent of the member''; and
(3) in subsection (c), by inserting ``or the Space
Force'' after ``of a reserve component''.
(i) Conforming Amendment to Reflect Change of Name of Space
and Missile Systems Center to Space Systems Command.--Section
2273a(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center'' and
inserting ``Space Force Space Systems Command''.
SEC. 602. EXTENSION OF ENHANCED AUTHORITY FOR SELECTIVE EARLY
RETIREMENT AND EARLY DISCHARGES.
Section 638a(a)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by striking ``December 31, 2025'' and inserting
``December 31, 2030''.
SEC. 603. EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY EARLY RETIREMENT AUTHORITY.
Section 4403(i) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 1993 (Public Law 102-484; 10 U.S.C. 1293 note) is
amended by striking ``December 31, 2025'' and inserting
``December 31, 2030''.
Subtitle B--Bonus, Incentive, and Separation Pays
SEC. 611. ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF CERTAIN EXPIRING BONUS AND SPECIAL PAY
AUTHORITIES.
(a) Authorities Relating to Reserve Forces.--Section 910(g)
of title 37, United States Code, relating to income replacement
payments for reserve component members experiencing extended
and frequent mobilization for active duty service, is amended
by striking ``December 31, 2025'' and inserting ``December 31,
2026''.
(b) Title 10 Authorities Relating to Health Care
Professionals.--The following sections of title 10, United
States Code, are amended by striking ``December 31, 2025'' and
inserting ``December 31, 2026'':
(1) Section 2130a(a)(1), relating to nurse officer
candidate accession program.
(2) Section 16302(d), relating to repayment of
education loans for certain health professionals who
serve in the Selected Reserve.
(c) Authorities Relating to Nuclear Officers.--Section 333(i)
of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking
``December 31, 2025'' and inserting ``December 31, 2026''.
(d) Authorities Relating to Title 37 Consolidated Special
Pay, Incentive Pay, and Bonus Authorities.--The following
sections of title 37, United States Code, are amended by
striking ``December 31, 2025'' and inserting ``December 31,
2026'':
(1) Section 331(h), relating to general bonus
authority for enlisted members.
(2) Section 332(g), relating to general bonus
authority for officers.
(3) Section 334(i), relating to special aviation
incentive pay and bonus authorities for officers.
(4) Section 335(k), relating to special bonus and
incentive pay authorities for officers in health
professions.
(5) Section 336(g), relating to contracting bonus for
cadets and midshipmen enrolled in the Senior Reserve
Officers' Training Corps.
(6) Section 351(h), relating to hazardous duty pay.
(7) Section 352(g), relating to assignment pay or
special duty pay.
(8) Section 353(i), relating to skill incentive pay
or proficiency bonus.
(9) Section 355(h), relating to retention incentives
for members qualified in critical military skills or
assigned to high priority units.
(e) Authority to Provide Temporary Increase in Rates of Basic
Allowance for Housing.--Section 403(b) of title 37, United
States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (7)(E), relating to an area covered
by a major disaster declaration or containing an
installation experiencing an influx of military
personnel, by striking ``December 31, 2025'' and
inserting ``December 31, 2026''; and
(2) in paragraph (8)(C), relating to an area where
actual housing costs differ from current rates by more
than 20 percent, by striking ``December 31, 2025'' and
inserting ``December 31, 2026''.
SEC. 612. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE VOLUNTARY SEPARATION PAY
AND BENEFITS.
Section 1175a(k)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by striking ``December 31, 2025'' and inserting
``December 31, 2030''.
SEC. 613. IMPLEMENTATION OF AVIATION INCENTIVE PAY FOR MEMBERS OF
RESERVE COMPONENTS.
Section 602(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 37 U.S.C. 357 note) is
amended--
(1) in paragraph (2)--
(A) by striking ``In making'' and inserting
the following:
``(A) In general.--In making''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following new
subparagraphs:
``(B) Aviation incentive pay evaluation.--Not
later than June 1, 2026, the Secretary shall
complete the evaluation required by
subparagraph (A) with respect to aviation
incentive pay under section 334 of title 37,
United States Code. In conducting that
evaluation, the Secretary shall make a specific
determination with respect to the percentage of
such aviation incentive pay, if any, that is
paid specifically to maintain skill
certification or proficiency under section 357
of title 37, United States Code.
``(C) Special and incentive pay framework.--
Not later than June 1, 2026, the Secretary
shall submit to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a detailed report on the
special and incentive pay assessment framework,
required by the Senate report accompanying the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31), that includes
the Secretary's plan and timeline for
implementing such framework.''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(3) Initiation of payments.--Not later than January
1, 2027, the Secretary concerned shall begin making
aviation incentive payments under section 357 of title
37, United States Code, pursuant to the determination
made under paragraph (2)(B).''.
SEC. 614. REVIEWS OF DESIGNATIONS OF IMMINENT DANGER PAY AREAS.
(a) Initial Review.--Not later than March 1, 2026, the
Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretaries of
the military departments, shall--
(1) commence a review of each area designated under
section 351(a)(3) of title 37, United States Code, to
determine whether the area is one in which a member of
the uniformed services is subject to imminent danger of
physical injury due to threat conditions; and
(2) submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the
review, including any changes to designations under
that section that result from the review.
(b) Subsequent Reviews.--
(1) In general.--Not later than March 1, 2031, and
every 5 years thereafter, the Secretary of Defense, in
coordination with the Secretaries of the military
departments, shall conduct a review described in
subsection (a)(1).
(2) Reports required.--Not later than 60 days after
completing a review under paragraph (1), the Secretary
of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives
a report on the review, including any changes to
designations under that section that result from the
review.
(c) Reports on Designation Changes Between Reports.--If, at
any time between the submission of reports required by
subsections (a)(2) and (b)(2), the Secretary of Defense or the
Secretary of a military department conducts a review of areas
designated under section 351(a)(3) of title 37, United States
Code, and makes a change to any such designation, that
Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of
the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the
review and the change not later than 60 days after the change
is made.
Subtitle C--Allowances
SEC. 621. MODIFICATIONS TO CALCULATION OF BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR
SUBSISTENCE FOR ENLISTED MEMBERS.
(a) Modification.--
(1) In general.--Section 402(b) of title 37, United
States Code, is amended--
(A) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting
the following new paragraph:
``(1)(A) The monthly rate of basic allowance for subsistence
to be in effect for an enlisted member for a year (beginning on
January 1 of that year) shall be equal to the monthly cost of a
liberal food plan for a male in the United States who is
between 19 and 50 years of age, as determined by the Secretary
of Agriculture on October 1 of the preceding year.
``(B) With respect to a member who is subject to monthly
deduction from pay for meals under section 1011(b) of this
title, the amount payable under subparagraph (A) shall be
reduced by the amount of such deduction from pay, in accordance
with policies prescribed by the Secretary of Defense.
``(C) The monthly rate of basic allowance for subsistence to
be in effect for an enlisted member for a year under
subparagraph (A) may not decrease relative to the rate in
effect for the preceding year.''; and
(B) by striking paragraph (3).
(2) Implementation plan.--Not later than September
30, 2026, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the
House of Representatives a plan for the implementation
of the amendments made by subsection (a).
(b) Report.--Not later than March 31, 2026, and annually
thereafter through 2028, the Secretary of Defense shall submit
to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House
of Representatives a report that, with respect to the fiscal
year in which the report is submitted, describes--
(1) the manner in which the Secretary of Defense
allocated funds to pay for food programs and whether
such funds were drawn from funds authorized for the for
the basic allowance for subsistence under section 402
of title 37, United States Code;
(2) whether and the extent to which subsistence in-
kind and other sources of appropriated funds were
budgeted to pay for food programs on military
installations; and
(3) the manner in which the Secretaries of the
military departments used authorities of such
Secretaries to fund the fully burdened cost of feeding
members--
(A) of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air
Force, and Space Force; and
(B) who were assigned to essential station
messing during such fiscal year.
SEC. 622. FAMILY SEPARATION ALLOWANCE: INCREASE.
Section 427(a)(1) of title 37, United States Code, is amended
in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) by striking ``$250''
and inserting ``$300''.
SEC. 623. EXTENDING CERTAIN TRAVEL ALLOWANCE FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED
FORCES ASSIGNED TO ALASKA.
Section 603(b) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263) is
amended--
(1) in paragraph (2), by amending subparagraph (A) to
read as follows:
``(A) the member is--
``(i) assigned to a duty location in
Alaska for a period of not less than
one year; and
``(ii) unaccompanied by dependents in
such duty location; and''; and
(2) by amending paragraph (5) to read as follows:
``(5) Period specified.--The period specified in this
paragraph is the period--
``(A) beginning on the date of the enactment
of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2026; and
``(B) ending on December 31, 2027.''.
SEC. 624. IMPROVEMENTS TO BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING.
(a) Increasing Awareness.--The Secretary of Defense shall
seek to improve transparency of the calculation of BAH by--
(1) developing a clear, accessible document that
explains how rates of BAH are determined, including
methodology and types of data sources used, which shall
be--
(A) reviewed and updated not less frequently
than annually and as rates and calculation
methods change; and
(B) made available on a publicly accessible
internet website and distributed across all
relevant components of the Department of
Defense; and
(2) providing to members of the Armed Forces when
such members experience a permanent change of station,
permanent change of assignment, change in dependency
status, change in grade, or any other event that may
impact the eligibility of such members for or rate of
BAH--
(A) the information included in the document
developed under paragraph (1); and
(B) an explanation of the type of rental
housing the rate of BAH received by such
members is intended to support in each
locality.
(b) Study to Evaluate Alternative Rate Calculation.--
(1) Study.--
(A) In general.--Not later than September 30,
2026, the Secretary of Defense shall seek to
enter into an agreement with a covered entity
to conduct a study in which the covered
entity--
(i) assesses the adequacy of the
current BAH for MHAs selected under
paragraph (3), including a review of
the commuting times and distances of
members of the Armed Forces and the
overall affordability of housing in
such MHAs;
(ii) reviews existing methods of
calculating BAH and proposes methods of
calculating BAH described in paragraph
(2) for MHAs selected under paragraph
(3) that are more efficient and
accurate than such existing methods, as
appropriate; and
(iii) evaluates the feasibility and
advisability of using machine learning
and artificial intelligence in the
calculation of BAH and, if feasible and
advisable, incorporates machine
learning and artificial intelligence
into the proposed methods described in
clause (i).
(B) Rule of construction.--During the study
conducted in accordance with subparagraph (A),
the Secretary shall pay BAH in MHAs selected
under paragraph (3) at rates prescribed under
section 403 of title 37, United States Code.
(2) Proposed monthly rates.--A proposed monthly rate
of BAH described in this paragraph--
(A) accurately reflects housing prices in the
MHA subject to such rate; and
(B) is sufficient for military families who
reside in such MHA to procure adequate and
affordable housing.
(3) Mhas.--The Secretary shall select not fewer than
15 MHAs for the covered entity to evaluate in the study
conducted in accordance with paragraph (1). In
selecting MHAs for evaluation under such study, the
Secretary shall consider factors including the
following:
(A) Variety of geographic location.
(B) The ranks of members who reside in an
MHA.
(C) Whether members who reside in an MHA have
dependents.
(D) Economic factors including inflation,
cost of living, and the cost of private
mortgage insurance.
(4) Completion.--An agreement entered into under
paragraph (1)(A) shall require the study conducted
under such agreement to be completed not later than the
date that is three years after the date on which the
Secretary and the covered entity enter into such
agreement.
(5) Annual briefings.--Not later than 180 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act, and on an annual
basis thereafter until the completion of the study
conducted in accordance with paragraph (1), the
Secretary shall provide to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives
a briefing on the status of the study under this
section.
(6) Report.--Not later than 120 days after the date
of the completion of the study conducted in accordance
with paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of
Representatives a report containing the results of such
study. Such report shall include--
(A) an evaluation by the Secretary of the
proposed methods of calculating BAH by a
covered entity pursuant to an agreement under
paragraph (1); and
(B) any recommendations of the Secretary for
legislation to improve the methods of
calculating BAH based on the study.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``BAH'' means the basic allowance for
housing for members of the uniformed services under
section 403 of title 37, United States Code.
(2) The term ``covered entity'' means an entity or
combination of entities--
(A) with combined expertise in data analysis
and machine learning and access to relevant
data on local rental rates in real estate
markets in the MHAs selected under subsection
(b)(3); and
(B) that has not participated in
anticompetitive price-fixing in a real estate
market.
(3) The term ``MHA'' means military housing area.
Subtitle D--Leave
SEC. 631. IMPROVED PARENTAL LEAVE FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.
(a) Regulations.--Section 701(h)(1)(B) of title 10, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new
clause:
``(iii) The regulations prescribed under clause (i) shall
authorize a member described in such clause to take leave
described under subparagraph (A) during the two-year period
beginning after an event described in clause (i) or (ii) of
such subparagraph with the approval of the first general
officer or flag officer in the chain of command of such
member.''.
(b) Implementation; Report.--Not later than 180 days after
the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary of
Defense shall--
(1) prescribe regulations under subparagraph (B) of
section 701(h)(1) of title 10, United States Code, to
implement the amendment made by subsection (a); and
(2) submit to the Committees on Armed Forces of the
Senate and House of Representatives a report regarding
the implementation of this section.
SEC. 632. CONVALESCENT LEAVE FOR CADETS AND MIDSHIPMEN.
Section 702 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsections (c), (d), and (e) as
subsections (d), (e), and (f), respectively;
(2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following
new subsection:
``(c) Convalescent Leave.--An academy cadet or midshipman
diagnosed with a medical condition is allowed convalescent
leave under section 701(m) of this title.''; and
(3) in subsection (d), as redesignated by paragraph
(1) of this section, by striking ``Sections 701'' and
inserting ``Except as provided by subsection (c),
sections 701''.
Subtitle E--Family and Survivor Benefits
SEC. 641. ANNUAL REVIEW OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE LIMITS FOR CHILD CARE
AND YOUTH PROGRAM SERVICES PROVIDERS.
Section 1798 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(d) Annual Review of Amount of Assistance.--The Secretary
shall annually review the amount of financial assistance
provided under this section, including the maximum amount of
financial assistance per month per child that the Secretary
authorizes to be provided to eligible providers under this
section.''.
SEC. 642. WAIVER OF REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR TRANSPORTATION OF DECEASED
MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHEN NECESSARY TO MEET
MISSION REQUIREMENTS.
Section 562(c) of the John Warner National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (Public Law 109-364; 10
U.S.C. 1482 note) is amended by adding at the end the following
new paragraph:
``(4) Waiver.--The Secretary concerned may waive the
requirements of paragraphs (1) and (3) as the Secretary
considers necessary to meet mission requirements
during--
``(A) a time of war;
``(B) a national emergency requiring the use
of significant personnel and aircraft;
``(C) a large-scale combat operation; or
``(D) a contingency operation.''.
Subtitle F--Defense Resale Matters
SEC. 651. USE OF COMMISSARY STORES: CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES OF MILITARY
SEALIFT COMMAND.
(a) In General.--Section 1066 of title 10, United States
Code, is amended, in subsection (a)--
(1) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``An individual'';
and
(2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(2) A civil service mariner of the Military Sealift Command
may be permitted to use commissary stores and MWR retail
facilities on the same basis as members of the armed forces on
active duty.''.
(b) Technical and Conforming Amendments.--Such section is
further amended--
(1) in the section heading, by striking ``protective
services'' and inserting ``certain''; and
(2) in the heading of subsection (a), by striking
``Protective Services'' and inserting ``Certain''.
SEC. 652. DEFENSE COMMISSARY SYSTEM AND EXCHANGE SYSTEM: PATRONAGE;
PRIVATIZATION.
(a) Patronage.--
(1) Interim authority.--Notwithstanding the
limitations under section 2481(a) and chapter 54 of
title 10, United States Code, the Secretary of
Defense--
(A) may allow individuals authorized to use a
commissary store or exchange store pursuant to
a policy, memorandum, regulation, or pilot
program of the Department of Defense in effect
on October 1, 2025, to continue such use
through December 31, 2026; and
(B) may not authorize such use for any
additional group of individuals.
(2) Legislative proposal.--Not later than April 1,
2026, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the
House of Representatives a written legislative proposal
that--
(A) specifies each category of individuals
that the Secretary recommends Congress
authorize to use a commissary store or exchange
store;
(B) explains the recommendation of the
Secretary for such authorization; and
(C) consolidates the authorities for such use
into a single statute.
(b) Privatization.--The Secretary may not take any action
inconsistent with the restrictions in section 2485(a) of such
title regarding private operation of the overall management of
a commissary system or management of a commissary store.
Subtitle G--Other Benefits, Administrative Matters, Reports, and
Briefings
SEC. 661. INCLUSION OF DESCRIPTIONS OF TYPES OF PAY ON PAY STATEMENTS.
(a) In General.--Chapter 19 of title 37, United States Code,
is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 1016. Pay statements: descriptions of types of pay
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall make
available contemporaneously with each pay statement provided to
a member of the Armed Forces, for each type of pay, allowance,
and deduction listed on the statement, a brief and plain-
language description of--
``(1) the statutory or regulatory authority under
which a pay, allowance, or deduction is made;
``(2) the purpose of a pay, allowance, or deduction;
``(3) the criteria for determining eligibility of
members for a pay, allowance, or deduction; and
``(4) possible changes in the eligibility of the
member for a pay, allowance, or deduction, including
the circumstances under which a pay, allowance, or
deduction may be suspended or modified or may expire.
``(b) Requirements.--The descriptions required to be made
available with a pay statement under paragraph (1) shall be--
``(1) published on a website accessible by a member
and printable with the pay statement of the member; and
``(2) presented in language easily understood by
individuals without specialized knowledge of military
finance, accounting, or law.''.
(b) Applicability.--The requirements of section 1016 of title
37, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall apply
with respect to pay statements issued on or after the date that
is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 662. PROVISION OF INFORMATION REGARDING RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
PROGRAMS FOR MEMBERS RECEIVING ORDERS FOR A CHANGE
OF PERMANENT STATION.
(a) In General.--Section 1056(b) of title 10, United States
Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (2)--
(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and
community orientation'' and inserting
``community orientation, education systems,
school enrollment procedures, and State-
specific provisions under the Interstate
Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military
Children'';
(B) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``and
community orientation'' and inserting
``community orientation, and educational
resources for dependent children, including
school transition assistance, academic
continuity, and special education services'';
and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
subparagraphs:
``(E) Educational planning and support services for
dependent children with disabilities, including
procedures for transferring individualized education
programs and coordinating with the Exceptional Family
Member Program.
``(F) Provision of information regarding available
assistance under this section and any other assistance
relating to a change of permanent station available
under any other provision of law, including--
``(i) information on family assistance
programs authorized under section 1788 of this
title, including financial planning resources,
spouse employment support, and community
integration services;
``(ii) guidance on available housing
assistance, including on-base housing options,
rental protections, and resources for off-base
relocation;
``(iii) mental health and well-being support
services, including those accessible during the
period of transition for a change of permanent
station;
``(iv) educational resources for dependent
children, including school transition
assistance and special education services;
``(v) information on available legal and
financial counseling programs; and
``(vi) any other assistance programs that
support members of the armed forces and their
families during relocation.''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs
``(3) The Secretary of each military department shall ensure
that relocation assistance required to be provided under this
subsection is provided not later than 45 days before the date
on which a change of permanent station takes effect for a
member of the armed forces under the jurisdiction of such
Secretary.
``(4) The Secretary of each military department shall--
``(A) incorporate the information required to be
provided under this subsection into accessible
materials and briefings provided to members of the
armed forces relating to a change of permanent station;
``(B) ensure that the program under this section
provides accessible materials and briefings at military
installations and through online resources;
``(C) develop a communication strategy, including
digital outreach and printed materials, to increase
awareness of the program under this section and
assistance available under other provisions of law
relating to a change of permanent station; and
``(D) assess the satisfaction of members of the armed
forces with the information provided under this
subsection.''.
(b) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of
enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for three years,
the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a
briefing on the implementation of the amendments made by this
section. Such briefing shall include--
(1) the status of efforts to integrate information
required to be provided by subparagraph (F) of section
1056(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, as added by
subsection (a) of this section, into accessible
materials and briefings provided to members of the
armed forces relating to a change of permanent station;
(2) an assessment of the awareness by members of the
armed forces of available programs in support of a
change of permanent station; and
(3) any recommendations of the Secretary for
improving the dissemination of information related to
relocation and family assistance programs.
SEC. 663. EXPANSION OF PILOT PROGRAM TO INCREASE ACCESS TO FOOD ON
MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.
Section 654 of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement
and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
(Public Law 118-159; 10 U.S.C. 1060a note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) by striking ``Secretary of the Army'' and
inserting ``Secretary of a military
department''; and
(B) by striking ``installations of the Army
for members of the Army'' and inserting
``installations under the jurisdiction of the
Secretary for members of the Armed Forces'';
(2) in subsection (b), by inserting ``of the military
department concerned'' after ``Secretary''; and
(3) by striking subsection (d) and inserting the
following new subsection (d):
``(d) Reporting.--
``(1) Progress reports.--At the end of each calendar
quarter until the pilot program terminates, the
Secretary of a military department shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of
Representatives a progress report regarding
implementation of the pilot program.
``(2) Final report.--Not later than 90 days after the
pilot program terminates, the Secretary of a military
department shall submit to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a
final report regarding the pilot program. Such report
shall include the following elements:
``(A) Lessons learned from the pilot program.
``(B) The recommendation of the Secretary
whether to expand or make permanent the pilot
program.
``(C) If the Secretary recommends expansion,
the military installations covered by such
recommended expansion.
``(D) Limitations to the operation or
expansion of the pilot program.
``(E) Any information the Secretary
determines appropriate.''.
SEC. 664. MILITARY COMPENSATION EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN.
(a) Educational Campaign Required.--Not later than 180 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Defense shall commence an educational campaign to improve the
understanding and awareness of members of the Armed Forces and
the families of such members with respect to the major
components of monetary and nonmonetary compensation for such
members.
(b) Consistency With Compensation Review.--The Secretary
shall carry out the educational campaign required by subsection
(a) in a manner consistent with the recommendations contained
in the report entitled ``The Fourteenth Quadrennial Review of
Military Compensation'' submitted to Congress in January 2025
pursuant to section 1008(b) of title 37, United States Code.
(c) Minimum Time of Campaign.--The educational campaign
required by subsection (a) shall be carried out for not less
than one year.
(d) Elements.--The educational campaign required by
subsection (a) shall address--
(1) the elements of regular military compensation
(RMC), as defined in section 101(25) of title 37,
United States Code;
(2) special and incentive pays;
(3) the calculation of retired pay for length of
service;
(4) educational assistance programs and benefits;
(5) health care for members of the Armed Forces
serving in active components and the families of such
members;
(6) nonmonetary benefits; and
(7) any other matters relating to monetary or
nonmonetary compesnation for members of the Armed
Forces the Secretary considers appropriate.
(e) Briefing.--
(1) Implementation plan.--Not later than April 1,
2026, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the
congressional defense committees a briefing on the plan
to implement this section.
(2) Effectiveness.--Not later than 60 days after the
completion of the educational campaign required by
subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall provide
to the congressional defense committees a briefing on
the effectiveness of the educational campaign.
SEC. 665. DESIGNATION OF UNITED STATES ARMY GARRISON KWAJALEIN ATOLL AS
REMOTE AND ISOLATED MILITARY INSTALLATION.
(a) Designation.--Not later than 30 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for
Personnel and Readiness and the Secretary of the Army, in
coordination with the Commander of the United States Army
Pacific, shall designate United States Army Garrison Kwajalein
Atoll as a remote and isolated military installation.
(b) Notification.--Not later than 30 days after the date on
which the designation described in subsection (a) is completed,
the Secretary of the Army shall submit a notification to the
congressional defense committees confirming completion of the
designation.
(c) Briefing Required.--Not later than 90 days after the date
on which the Secretary of the Army submits the notification
described in subsection (b), the Commander of the United States
Army Pacific shall brief the congressional defense committees
on adjustments to Department of Defense resourcing for and
support to United States Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll as a
result of the designation described in subsection (a).
(d) Definition.--In this section, the term ``remote and
isolated military installation'' means a military installation
determined to be remote and isolated pursuant to the criteria
set forth in Department of Defense Instructions 1015.10 and
1015.18, dated July 6, 2009, and May 30, 2024, respectively (or
successor instruction).
TITLE VII--HEALTH CARE PROVISIONS
TITLE VII--HEALTH CARE PROVISIONS
Subtitle A--TRICARE and Other Health Benefits
Sec. 701. Reimbursement for travel expenses relating to specialty care
for certain members of the Armed Forces and dependents.
Sec. 702. Authority to provide sexual assault medical forensic
examinations on a nonreimbursable basis to certain otherwise
ineligible individuals.
Subtitle B--Health Care Administration
Sec. 711. Codification of position of Director of the Defense Health
Agency.
Sec. 712. Military-civilian medical surge program.
Sec. 713. Modification of limitation on reduction of military medical
manning end strength.
Sec. 714. Inclusion of additional requirements in notifications to
modify scope of services provided at military medical
treatment facilities.
Sec. 715. Military medical cooperation arrangements among Five Eyes
countries.
Sec. 716. Licensure requirement for health-care professionals of partner
countries.
Sec. 717. Plan for priority assignment of medical personnel of
Department of Defense.
Sec. 718. Plan and report by Defense Health Agency relating to
chiropractic clinics at military installations.
Sec. 719. Strategic infectious disease medical research plan.
Sec. 720. Review of disclosure requirements under processes and forms
relating to health care provider credentialing and privileging
of Department of Defense.
Subtitle C--Studies, Reports, and Other Matters
Sec. 731. Improvement of availability of care for veterans from
facilities and providers of the Department of Defense.
Sec. 732. Prohibition on painful research on domestic cats and dogs.
Sec. 733. Pilot program on wastewater surveillance system of Department
of Defense.
Sec. 734. Pilot program to assist certain members of the Armed Forces
and dependents with additional supplemental coverage relating
to cancer.
Sec. 735. Study on accreditation of military dental treatment
facilities.
Sec. 736. Study on prevalence and mortality of cancer among military
rotary-wing pilots and aviation support personnel.
Sec. 737. Study on psychological effects of and mental health effects of
unmanned aircraft systems in combat operations.
Subtitle A--TRICARE and Other Health Benefits
SEC. 701. REIMBURSEMENT FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES RELATING TO SPECIALTY CARE
FOR CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND
DEPENDENTS.
(a) In General.--Section 1074i of title 10, United States
Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``In any case''
and inserting ``Except as provided by subsection (b),
in any case''; and
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) by striking the heading and inserting
``Special Rules for Certain Members and
Dependents.--'';
(B) by striking ``The Secretary of Defense''
and inserting ``(1) The Secretary of Defense'';
and
(C) by inserting after paragraph (1), as
designated by subparagraph (B) of this
paragraph, the following new paragraph:
``(2) With respect to members of the armed forces on active
duty and their dependents, the Secretary shall administer
subsection (a) by substituting `75 miles' for `100 miles'.''.
(b) Briefing Required.--Not later than March 1, 2026, the
Secretary of Defense shall provide to the Committees on Armed
Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a
briefing on the implementation of paragraph (2) of section
1074i(b) of title 10, United States Code, as added by
subsection (a), including--
(1) the estimated number of individuals the Secretary
expects to reimburse for travel expenses pursuant to
such paragraph;
(2) the expected cost increase of such
reimbursements; and
(3) whether the Secretary determines that a different
distance should be specified in such paragraph.
SEC. 702. AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE SEXUAL ASSAULT MEDICAL FORENSIC
EXAMINATIONS ON A NONREIMBURSABLE BASIS TO CERTAIN
OTHERWISE INELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS.
(a) Authority to Provide Forensic Examinations.--The
Secretary of Defense, in accordance with regulations prescribed
by the Secretary, shall authorize medical personnel of the
Department of Defense to provide sexual assault medical
forensic examinations, in a military medical treatment facility
on a nonreimbursable basis, to an individual who--
(1) is not otherwise eligible for health care from
the Department;
(2) reports a sexual assault offense for which a
Defense Criminal Investigative Organization may
initiate an investigation; and
(3) is eligible for a forensic examination in
accordance with those regulations.
(b) Additional Elements.--The regulations prescribed under
subsection (a) may provide for the handling, storage, and
transfer to law enforcement of a completed sexual assault
medical forensic examination kit.
Subtitle B--Health Care Administration
SEC. 711. CODIFICATION OF POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF THE DEFENSE HEALTH
AGENCY.
(a) In General.--Section 1073c of title 10, United States
Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsections (a) through (j) as
subsections (b) through (k), respectively;
(2) by inserting before subsection (b), as
redesignated by paragraph (1), the following:
``(a) Director of the Defense Health Agency.--(1) There is in
the Defense Health Agency a Director.
``(2) The Director of the Defense Health Agency shall--
``(A) be a military officer and hold a rank that is
the same or greater than the rank of any officer
serving as the Surgeon General of a military department
under section 7036, 8031, or 9036 of this title; and
``(B) have joint experience.'';
(3) in subsection (b), as redesignated by paragraph
(1)--
(A) in paragraph (1), in the matter preceding
subparagraph (A), by striking ``, by not later
than September 30, 2021'';
(B) in paragraph (2), in the matter preceding
subparagraph (A), by striking ``, commencing
when the Director begins to exercise
responsibilities under that paragraph,''; and
(C) in paragraph (6), by striking
``subsections (b) and (c)'' and inserting
``subsections (c) and (d)'';
(4) in subsection (f), as so redesignated, in the
matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``Not later
than September 30, 2024, and subject to subsection
(f)'' and inserting ``Subject to subsection (g)'';
(5) in subsection (g), as so redesignated, in the
matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking
``subsection (e)'' and inserting ``subsection (f)'';
and
(6) in subsection (h), as so redesignated, by
striking ``subsection (e)(1)'' and inserting
``subsection (f)(1)''.
(b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 1091a(b)(2) of such title
is amended by striking ``section 1073c(i)'' and inserting
``section 1073c(j)''.
SEC. 712. MILITARY-CIVILIAN MEDICAL SURGE PROGRAM.
Section 1096 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in the section heading, by adding at the end the
following: ``; medical surge program''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new
subsection:
``(e) Medical Surge Program.--(1) The Secretary of Defense,
in collaboration with the Secretary of Health and Human
Services, shall carry out a program of record known as the
Military-Civilian Medical Surge Program to--
``(A) support locations that the Secretary of Defense
selects under paragraph (3)(B); and
``(B) enhance the interoperability and medical surge
capability and capacity of the National Disaster
Medical System in response to a declaration or other
action described in subparagraphs (A) through (F) of
paragraph (4).
``(2)(A) The Secretary of Defense, acting through the
Institute for Defense Health Cooperation at the Uniformed
Services University of the Health Sciences (or such successor
center), shall oversee the management, staffing, and deployment
of the Program, in coordination with the Chairman of the Joint
Chiefs of Staff, the Director of the Defense Health Agency,
and, for purposes of ensuring that the Program is carried out
in a manner that is consistent with paragraph (6), the
Secretary of Health and Human Services.
``(B) In carrying out subparagraph (A) during a contingency
operation, the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the
Program provides support, acting through the Defense Health
Agency serving as a combat support agency, to the relevant
combatant command.
``(C) The Secretary of Defense shall ensure the program is
administrated in coordination with the military departments,
the Joint Staff, the Defense Health Agency, and the Department
of Health and Human Services through semiannual coordination
meetings and quarterly updates. On an annual basis, one such
meeting shall include the participation of partners specified
in paragraph (3)(A).
``(D) In carrying out the Program, the Secretary of Defense
shall maintain requirements for staffing, specialized training,
research, and education, regarding patient regulation,
movement, definitive care, and other matters the Secretary
determines critical to sustaining the health of members of the
armed forces.
``(3)(A) In carrying out the Program, the Secretary of
Defense shall establish partnerships at locations selected
under subparagraph (B) with public, private, and nonprofit
health care organizations, health care institutions, health
care entities, academic medical centers of institutions of
higher education, and hospitals that the Secretary and the
Secretary of Health and Human Services determine--
``(i) are critical in mobilizing a civilian medical
response in support of a wartime contingency or other
catastrophic event in the United States; and
``(ii) have demonstrated technical proficiency in
critical national security domains, including high-
consequence infectious disease and special pathogen
preparedness, and matters relating to defense,
containment, management, care, and transportation.
``(B) The Secretary of Defense shall select not fewer than
eight locations that are operationally relevant to the missions
of the Department of Defense under the National Disaster
Medical System and are aeromedical or other transport hubs or
logistics centers in the United States for partnerships under
subparagraph (A). The Secretary may select more than eight
locations, including locations outside of the continental
United States, if the Secretary determines such additional
locations cover areas of strategic and operational relevance to
the Department.
``(4) The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Health
and Human Services shall ensure that the partnerships under
paragraph (3)(A) allow for civilian medical personnel to
quickly and effectively mobilize direct support to military
medical treatment facilities and provide support to other
requirements of the military health system pursuant to the
following:
``(A) A declaration of a national emergency under the
National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1621 et seq.).
``(B) A public health emergency declared under
section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.
247d).
``(C) A declaration of war by Congress.
``(D) A contingency operation.
``(E) The President's exercise of executive powers
under the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1541 et
seq.).
``(F) Any other emergency or major disaster as
declared by the President.
``(5) Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026,
and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Defense 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 Energy and Commerce of
the House of Representatives a report on the status, readiness,
and operational capabilities of the Program. Each report shall
include an assessment of personnel readiness, resource
availability, interagency coordination efforts, and
recommendations for continued improvements to the Program.
``(6) Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize
the Secretary of Defense to control, direct, limit, or
otherwise affect the authorities of the Secretary of Health and
Human Services with respect to the leadership and
administration of the National Disaster Medical System, public
health and medical preparedness and response, staffing levels,
or resource allocation.
``(7) In this subsection:
``(A) The term `institution of higher education'
means a four-year institution of higher education (as
defined in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act
of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a))).
``(B) The term `National Disaster Medical System'
means the system established under section 2812 of the
Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300hh-11).
``(C) The term `Program' means the Military-Civilian
Medical Surge Program established under paragraph
(1).''.
SEC. 713. MODIFICATION OF LIMITATION ON REDUCTION OF MILITARY MEDICAL
MANNING END STRENGTH.
Section 741 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136
Stat. 2676; 10 U.S.C. 129c note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``five-year
period'' both places it appears and inserting ``10-year
period''; and
(2) in subsection (c)--
(A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``Not later
than two years after the date of the enactment
of this Act,'' and inserting ``During each of
2024 and 2029,''; and
(B) in paragraphs (3) and (4), by striking
``three years after the date of the enactment
of this Act,'' both places it appears and
inserting ``December 31, 2030,''.
SEC. 714. INCLUSION OF ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS IN NOTIFICATIONS TO
MODIFY SCOPE OF SERVICES PROVIDED AT MILITARY
MEDICAL TREATMENT FACILITIES.
Section 1073d(f)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) by striking ``information demonstrating'';
(2) by striking ``the extent'' and all that follows
through the period at the end and inserting ``the
following:''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(A) An endorsement from the Chairman of the Joint
Chiefs of Staff that the proposed modification will
have no effect on operational requirements of the armed
forces.
``(B) An endorsement from the Surgeon General of the
military department concerned that the proposed
modification will have no effect on the training or
readiness of military medical personnel in the military
department concerned.
``(C) An assessment from the Director of the Defense
Health Agency that explains how members of the armed
forces and covered beneficiaries receiving services at
the facility will continue to receive care.''.
SEC. 715. MILITARY MEDICAL COOPERATION ARRANGEMENTS AMONG FIVE EYES
COUNTRIES.
(a) Arrangements.--Subchapter II of chapter 138 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
following new section:
``Sec. 2350t. Military medical cooperation arrangements among Five Eyes
countries
``(a) Authority.--The Secretary of Defense may enter into a
bilateral or multilateral memorandum of understanding or other
formal agreement with one or more governments of the Five Eyes
countries to support military medical cooperation or improve
operational medical interoperability.
``(b) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `Five Eyes countries' means the
following:
``(A) Australia.
``(B) Canada.
``(C) New Zealand.
``(D) The United Kingdom.
``(2) The term `military medical cooperation' means
any of the following:
``(A) Information exchange.
``(B) Medical interoperability, including
credentialing of health care personnel.
``(C) Medical education, training, exercises,
and evaluation.
``(D) Medical research, development, trials,
and evaluation.
``(E) Biodefense, including with respect to
prevention, preparation, response, and
investigation.
``(F) Medical logistics, including the
recognition of MedCM, drugs and medical
equipment.
``(G) Patient movement.
``(H) Any other areas for cooperation
designated by the Secretary of Defense.
``(3) The term `military medicine' means any of the
following:
``(A) Combat casualty care including trauma.
``(B) Military infectious disease.
``(C) Chemical, biological, radiological, and
nuclear medical support.
``(D) Deployed health care delivery.
``(E) Public health, health readiness, and
force health protection.
``(F) Mental health.
``(G) Humanitarian response.
``(H) Anomalous health incidents.
``(I) Mass casualty management.
``(J) Any other areas of military medicine
designated by the Secretary of Defense.''.
(b) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for three years,
the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives,
the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, and the
Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives a
report on the agreements entered into and activities carried
out pursuant to section 2350t of title 10, United States Code,
as added by subsection (a), including any other areas
designated by the Secretary pursuant to subsection (b) of such
section 2350t.
SEC. 716. LICENSURE REQUIREMENT FOR HEALTH-CARE PROFESSIONALS OF
PARTNER COUNTRIES.
Section 1094(e) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ``; and'' and
inserting ``, or the official agency of the government
of a partner country; and''; and
(2) by inserting at the end the following:
``(3) The term `partner country' means any of the
following:
``(A) Australia.
``(B) Canada.
``(C) New Zealand.
``(D) The United Kingdom.
``(E) Any other country designated as a
partner country by the Secretary of Defense for
the purposes of this section.''.
SEC. 717. PLAN FOR PRIORITY ASSIGNMENT OF MEDICAL PERSONNEL OF
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
(a) Plan.--
(1) Submission.--Not later than April 1, 2026, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a plan for each military department to
prioritize the assignment of active duty medical and
dental personnel to military medical treatment
facilities.
(2) Implementation.--Not later than September 1,
2026, the Secretary of each military department shall
each commence carrying out the plan under paragraph (1)
by assigning active duty medical and dental personnel
to military medical treatment facilities in accordance
with the plan.
(3) Updates.--The Secretary of Defense, in
coordination with the Secretaries of the military
departments, shall provide to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives
updates on the implementation of the plan under
paragraph (1) as follows:
(A) On a quarterly basis until the Secretary
of Defense determines that the plan is fully
implemented.
(B) On an annual basis thereafter.
(b) Assignments.--In carrying out the plan under subsection
(a), the Secretary of each military department, in coordination
with the Director of the Defense Health Agency, shall assign
active duty medical and dental personnel to military medical
treatment facilities in accordance with the plan.
(c) Corrective Action.--
(1) Requirement.--If, in the judgment of the
Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of a military
department fails to comply with the plan under
subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall issue to
the Secretary of the military department a directive
requiring corrective action by the Secretary not later
than 90 days after the date on which the directive is
issued.
(2) Report.--If the Secretary of a military
department fails to initiate timely corrective action
pursuant to the directive issued by the Secretary of
Defense under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense
shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and the House of Representatives a report on
such noncompliance. Such report--
(A) shall include a description of corrective
measures to be taken, a plan of action, and
milestones; and
(B) may include recommendations for
legislative and administrative changes the
Secretary of Defense determines appropriate.
(d) Annual Report.--Not later than January 1, 2027, and
annually thereafter for a period of five years, the Director of
the Defense Health Agency and the Surgeons General of the
military departments shall jointly submit to the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a
report on the state of manning for active duty and civilian
medical and dental personnel. Such report shall include, with
respect to the year covered by the report, the following:
(1) Average civilian, contractor, and military
staffing levels at military medical treatment
facilities over the preceding year.
(2) The extent to which military medical treatment
facility staffing is compliant with the requirements
for optimal operation of such facilities.
(3) Active duty operational medical personnel manning
shortfalls.
(4) Defense Health Agency civilian and contractor
hiring shortfalls, including a description of resources
required to fill civilian billet gaps.
(5) A projection of yearly budget shortfalls over
each of the next five years within the Defense Health
Agency, including a detailed description of the
expected effects of such shortfalls to delivering
health care benefits, operating the direct care
network, maintaining an adequate managed care network,
maintaining a fit and healthy fighting force, training
medical personnel, recruiting and retaining medical
personnel, planning for contingency operations, and any
other resourcing matters the Director determines
necessary and relevant.
(6) A description of military department-level
tradeoffs between operational medical requirements and
military medical treatment facility manning
requirements, and how each military department is
working to fully support both.
(7) A description of health care service levels at
military medical treatment facilities and whether such
facilities are adequately resourced to provide enough
throughput of medical care to--
(A) maintain efficient operation of all
medical services offered at the facilities;
(B) meet patient needs; and
(C) keep all medical and dental personnel
proficient with the medical skills of the
professional.
(8) For military medical treatment facilities that
are deficient in the categories listed in paragraph
(7), a plan for how to bring TRICARE program
beneficiaries back into military medical treatment
facilities to improve and maintain operations in the
direct care system.
(9) A brief description of the major areas of
disagreement among the Director and each of the
Surgeons General relating to manning, operating, and
improving the volume and quality of care at all
military medical treatment facilities, and a plan for
how to resolve such areas of disagreement going
forward.
SEC. 718. PLAN AND REPORT BY DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY RELATING TO
CHIROPRACTIC CLINICS AT MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.
(a) Plan.--The Director of the Defense Health Agency shall
develop a plan to--
(1) reopen any clinic at a military installation if,
before the date of the enactment of this Act, such
clinic--
(A) offered chiropractic services and had an
average number of at least 400 visits per
month; and
(B) was closed; and
(2) pay chiropractors stationed at military
installations under the General Schedule.
(b) Report.--Not later than March 31, 2026, the Director of
the Defense Health Agency shall submit to the Committees on
Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a
report on--
(1) the plan developed under subsection (a); and
(2) the utility of chiropractic services with respect
to the benefits of such services to members of the
Armed Forces, the availability of such services, and
the cost of such services.
SEC. 719. STRATEGIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE MEDICAL RESEARCH PLAN.
(a) Plan.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the
President submits a budget for fiscal year 2027 to Congress
pursuant to section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code,
the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of
each military department, shall submit to the Committees on
Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a
comprehensive, strategic infectious disease medical research
plan (referred to in this section as the ``Plan'').
(b) Matters to Be Included.--The Secretary shall ensure that
the Plan describes the following:
(1) All infectious disease medical research conducted
by the Department of Defense, including the
coordination process, to ensure that such research is
linked to--
(A) military readiness;
(B) joint force requirements;
(C) the requirements of the commanders of the
combatant commands; and
(D) relevance to individuals eligible for
care at military medical treatment facilities
or through the TRICARE program (as defined in
section 1072(7) of title 10, United States
Code).
(2) The infectious disease research projects funded
under the Defense Health Program Account under section
1100 of title 10, United States Code, including
projects under--
(A) the Congressionally Directed Medical
Research Program of the Department of Defense;
(B) the Defense Advanced Research Projects
Agency;
(C) the United States Army Medical Research
Institute of Infectious Diseases;
(D) the Chemical and Biological Defense
Program;
(E) the Defense Threat Reduction Agency;
(F) the Armed Forces Research Institute of
Medical Sciences located in Thailand;
(G) the Naval Medical Research Unit; and
(H) the Walter Reed Army Institute of
Research.
(3) The process for ensuring synergy across the
military medical research community--
(A) to address gaps in military infectious
disease research;
(B) to minimize duplication of research;
(C) to promote collaboration within research
focus areas; and
(D) to leverage and modernize the existing
medical research and development infrastructure
of the Department of Defense.
(4) The efforts of the Secretary to coordinate with
other departments and agencies of the Federal
Government to increase awareness of complementary
infectious disease research efforts that are being
carried out by the Federal Government.
(c) Budget Display Information.--The Secretary shall submit
to the President, in conjunction with the materials of the
Department of Defense supporting the fiscal year 2027 budget
request submitted to Congress by the President pursuant to
section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, and annually
thereafter in conjunction with each subsequent budget request
through fiscal year 2032, a detailed budget for carrying out
the Plan that includes the following:
(1) The resources necessary for infectious disease
medical research to carry out the activities described
in subsection (b) for the applicable fiscal year and
the four following fiscal years, disaggregated by the
activities described in paragraphs (1) through (4) of
subsection (b).
(2) With respect to procurement accounts--
(A) amounts displayed by account, budget
activity, line number, line item, and line item
title; and
(B) a description of the requirements for
such amounts specific to the Plan.
(3) With respect to research, development, test, and
evaluation accounts--
(A) amounts displayed by account, budget
activity, line number, program element, and
program element title; and
(B) a description of the requirements for
such amounts specific to the Plan.
(4) With respect to operation and maintenance
accounts--
(A) amounts displayed by account title,
budget activity title, line number, and
subactivity group title; and
(B) a description of the specific manner in
which such amounts will be used.
(5) With respect to military personnel accounts--
(A) amounts displayed by account, budget
activity, budget subactivity, and budget
subactivity title; and
(B) a description of the requirements for
such amounts specific to the Plan.
(6) With respect to each project under military
construction accounts, the country, location, project
title, and project amount by fiscal year.
(7) With respect to the activities described in
subsection (b)--
(A) amounts displayed by account title,
budget activity title, line number, and
subactivity group title; and
(B) a description of the specific manner in
which such amounts will be used.
(8) With respect to each military department--
(A) amounts displayed by account title,
budget activity title, line number, and
subactivity group title; and
(B) a description of the specific manner in
which such amounts will be used.
(9) With respect to the amounts described in each of
paragraphs (2)(A), (3)(A), (4)(A), (5)(A), (6), (7)(A),
and (8)(A) for a fiscal year--
(A) a comparison between--
(i) the amount requested in the
budget of the President for such fiscal
year; and
(ii) the amount projected in the
previously submitted budget request of
the President for such fiscal year;
(B) a detailed summary of the amounts
obligated for the Plan during the most recently
concluded fiscal year; and
(C) a detailed comparison between--
(i) the amounts obligated for the
Plan during the most recently concluded
fiscal year; and
(ii) the amounts requested for the
Plan in the budget of the President for
the applicable fiscal year.
SEC. 720. REVIEW OF DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS UNDER PROCESSES AND FORMS
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDER CREDENTIALING AND
PRIVILEGING OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
(a) Review.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Defense shall review all processes and forms relating
to health care provider credentialing and privileging
of covered applicants to ensure that each individual
who provides health care independently as a health-care
professional at a health care facility of the
Department of Defense meets the requirement of section
1094(a) of title 10, United States Code.
(2) Centralized credential system.--In carrying out
section 1094(b) of title 10, United States Code, the
Secretary shall establish a centralized credential
system that allows the commanding officer of a health
care facility of the Department to verify the licensure
of a health care professional, regardless of the
location of the facility or the Armed Force in which
the health care professional serves. The Secretary
shall ensure that not less than 90 percent of such
verifications are completed within seven days of the
date on which the commanding officer requests such
verification if the request does not relate to a
health-care professional with an adverse record.
(b) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a
report containing the following:
(1) The findings of the review required under
subsection (a).
(2) A detailed plan outlining steps the Secretary has
taken or will take pursuant to such review, including a
timeline for completion of such steps.
(c) Covered Applicant Defined.--In this section, the term
``covered applicant'' means an applicant for a position as a
health-care professional (as defined in section 1094 of title
10, United States Code) who--
(1) is required to go through a credentialing and
privileging process; and
(2) provides care--
(A) at a health care facility of the
Department of Defense; or
(B) through the civilian network of the
TRICARE program (as defined in section 1072 of
title 10, United States Code).
Subtitle C--Studies, Reports, and Other Matters
SEC. 731. IMPROVEMENT OF AVAILABILITY OF CARE FOR VETERANS FROM
FACILITIES AND PROVIDERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
DEFENSE.
(a) Action Plans.--
(1) In general.--Pursuant to the authorities under
section 8111 of title 38, United States Code, and
section 1104 of title 10, United States Code, the
Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans
Affairs shall develop and implement action plans at
covered facilities--
(A) to strengthen sharing of resources
between the Department of Defense and the
Department of Veterans Affairs under existing
statutory authority;
(B) to improve communication between the
Department of Veterans Affairs and pertinent
command and director leadership of military
medical treatment facilities;
(C) to increase utilization of military
medical treatment facilities with excess
capacity or space;
(D) to increase case volume and complexity
for graduate professional and other medical
education programs of the Department of Defense
and the Department of Veterans Affairs; and
(E) to increase access to care for enrolled
veterans in areas in which a military medical
treatment facility is located that is
identified by the Secretary of Defense as
having excess capacity or space.
(2) Matters to be included.--The action plans
required under paragraph (1) shall include the
following:
(A) Cross-credentialing and privileging of
health care providers to jointly care for
enrolled veterans in medical facilities of the
Department of Defense and the Department of
Veterans Affairs.
(B) Expedited access to installations of the
Department of Defense for staff of the
Department of Veterans Affairs and enrolled
veterans.
(C) The designation of a coordinator within
each covered facility to serve as a liaison
between the Department of Defense and the
Department of Veterans Affairs and to lead the
implementation of such action plan.
(D) A mechanism for monitoring the
effectiveness of such action plan on an ongoing
basis, to include establishing relevant
performance goals and collecting data to assess
progress towards those goals.
(E) Prioritized integration of relevant
information technology and other systems or
processes to enable seamless information
sharing, medical records referrals and
ancillary orders and results, payment
methodologies and billing processes, and
workload attribution when personnel of the
Department of Veterans Affairs provide services
at facilities of the Department of Defense or
when personnel of the Department of Defense
provide services at facilities of the
Department of Veterans Affairs.
(F) An oversight and accountability plan for
the handling of adverse medical events and
complaints from patients or staff, including a
requirement to track any significant adverse
medical events and provide information on such
events in the briefing required under
subsection (f).
(G) Any other matter that the Secretary of
Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs
consider appropriate.
(b) Approval of Action Plans.--Before any action plan
required under subsection (a) with respect to a covered
facility shall be considered complete and submitted to the
appropriate committees of Congress pursuant to subsection (e),
the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs
shall ensure that approval for the action plan is obtained
from--
(1) the co-chairs of the Department of Veterans
Affairs-Department of Defense Joint Executive Committee
established under section 320 of title 38, United
States Code;
(2) the local installation commander for the covered
facility of the Department of Defense; and
(3) the director of the relevant medical center of
the Department of Veterans Affairs with respect to any
covered facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
(c) Requirements Relating to Sharing Agreements.--
(1) Lead coordinator.--The Secretary of Defense and
the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall ensure that
there is a lead coordinator at each facility of the
Department of Defense or the Department of Veterans
Affairs, as the case may be, with respect to which
there is a sharing agreement in place.
(2) List of agreements.--The Secretary of Defense and
the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall maintain on a
publicly available website a list of the sharing
agreements in place between the medical facilities of
the Department of Defense and the Department of
Veterans Affairs.
(d) Patient Safety, Complaints, and Accountability.--
(1) Secure complaint process.--
(A) In general.--The Secretary of Defense and
the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall
establish a secure mechanism for enrolled
veterans to report concerns regarding care
received under an action plan required under
subsection (a).
(B) Elements of mechanism.--The mechanism
established under subparagraph (A) shall
protect confidentiality, prohibit retaliation,
and ensure transmission of each complaint to
both the Department of Defense and the
Department of Veterans Affairs.
(2) Documentation and review.--
(A) Documentation.--The Secretary of Defense
and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall
maintain records of all complaints, adverse
events, and safety incidents involving patients
or staff pursuant to the action plans required
by subsection (a).
(B) Review.--The records maintained under
subparagraph (A) shall be jointly reviewed on a
quarterly basis by designated officials of the
Department of Defense and the Department of
Veterans Affairs.
(3) Notification and investigation.--Any allegation
of abuse, neglect, or misconduct involving personnel of
the Department of Defense in the treatment of a veteran
under an action plan shall be promptly referred by the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary of
Defense, and the commander or medical center director,
as applicable, of the facility concerned to the Office
of Inspector General of the Department of Defense and
the Department of Veterans Affairs.
(4) Interim protective measures.--Pending resolution
of any investigation relating to conduct under an
action plan, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs may
suspend referrals of veterans to the provider or
facility concerned.
(e) Submission to Congress.--Not later than 30 days following
the completion of the action plans required under subsection
(a), the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans
Affairs shall submit such plans to the appropriate committees
of Congress.
(f) Annual Joint Briefings on Action Plans.--Not later than
one year after submitting the action plans to the appropriate
committees of Congress pursuant to subsection (e), the
Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs
shall provide to the appropriate committees of Congress a
briefing containing--
(1) a status update on the progress of implementing
the action plans required under this section;
(2) recommendations for developing subsequent action
plans for each facility with respect to which there is
a sharing agreement in place;
(3) the number of patients served pursuant to the
action plans, broken down by facility and service type;
(4) the number of health care providers who were
cross-credentialed or privileged to jointly care for
beneficiaries in medical facilities of the Department
of Defense or the Department of Veterans Affairs
pursuant to the action plans, broken down by facility
and service type;
(5) the costs incurred and reimbursed between the
Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans
Affairs pursuant to the action plans, including an
accounting of the use of the DOD-VA Health Care Sharing
Incentive Fund established under section 8111(d)(2) of
title 38, United States Code, if applicable;
(6) a summary of the effectiveness of the mechanisms
developed pursuant to the action plans related to
oversight, accountability, data-gathering, and
performance goals as well as any recommendations for
improving such mechanisms;
(7) a summary of any patient safety incidents or
complaints and associated resolutions as well as any
recommendations for improving the patient safety and
complaint resolution process under the actions plans;
and
(8) a summary of the integration of information
technology and other systems pursuant to the action
plans as well as barriers to further integration and
recommendations for improving such integration.
(g) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to allow the Department of Defense or the Department
of Veterans Affairs to require a veteran to seek care at a
facility of the Department of Defense or to allow military
medical treatment facilities to be used as a facility of the
Department of Veterans Affairs for purposes of determining
eligibility of veterans for care from a non-Department of
Veterans Affairs provider under the eligibility access
standards developed under section 1703B of title 38, United
States Code.
(h) Sunset.--This section shall terminate on September 30,
2028.
(i) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``appropriate committees of Congress''
means--
(A) the Committee on Armed Services and the
Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate;
and
(B) the Committee on Armed Services and the
Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of
Representatives.
(2) The term ``covered facility'' means--
(A) a military medical treatment facility (as
such term is defined in section 1073c of title
10, United States Code); or
(B) a medical facility of the Department of
Veterans Affairs described in section 8101(3)
of title 38, United States Code.
(3) The term ``enrolled veteran'' means a veteran
enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the
Department of Veterans Affairs established and operated
under section 1705(a) of title 38, United States Code.
(4) The term ``sharing agreement'' means an agreement
for the sharing of health-care resources between the
Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans
Affairs under section 1104 of title 10, United States
Code, or section 8111 of title 38, United States Code.
(5) The term ``veteran'' has the meaning given that
term in section 101 of title 38, United States Code.
SEC. 732. PROHIBITION ON PAINFUL RESEARCH ON DOMESTIC CATS AND DOGS.
(a) Prohibition.--Except as provided by subsection (b) or
(c), the Secretary of Defense may not conduct, or support the
conduct of, painful research on a domestic cat (Felis catus) or
a domestic dog (Canis familiaris).
(b) Exception.--The prohibition in subsection (a) shall not
apply with respect to any physical exam, training program, or
study relating to service animals or military animals.
(c) Waiver.--The Secretary of Defense may waive the
prohibition in subsection (a) on a case-by-case basis if the
Secretary--
(1) determines that the waiver is in the national
security interests of the United States; and
(2) not later than 30 days after the date on which
the Secretary makes the waiver, submits to the
congressional defense committees a detailed
justification for the waiver, including--
(A) an identification of the Department of
Defense account from which funds would be
obligated or expended to conduct, or support
the conduct of, the proposed research covered
by the waiver;
(B) an identification of the amount of such
funds;
(C) an identification of the intended purpose
of such funds;
(D) an identification of the recipient or
prospective recipient of such funds (including
any nongovernmental recipient, as applicable);
(E) an explanation for how the waiver is in
the national security interests of the United
States; and
(F) any other information the Secretary
determines appropriate.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``military animal'' has the meaning
given the term in section 2583(i)(1) of title 10,
United States Code.
(2) The term ``painful research'' includes any
research, biomedical training, experimentation, or
biological testing, classified in pain category D or E
by the Department of Agriculture.
(3) The term ``service animal'' has the meaning given
the term in section 37.3 of title 49, Code of Federal
Regulations, or such successor regulation.
SEC. 733. PILOT PROGRAM ON WASTEWATER SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM OF DEPARTMENT
OF DEFENSE.
(a) Pilot Program Required.--Commencing not later than 180
days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary
of Defense shall carry out a pilot program under which the
Secretary shall develop and implement a comprehensive
wastewater surveillance system at not fewer than four
installations of a military department at which the Secretary
seeks to identify the prevalence of infectious diseases among
members of the Armed Forces at the installation (in this
section referred to as the ``pilot program'').
(b) Technologies and Data System Used.--In carrying out the
pilot program, the Secretary shall ensure the system developed
and implemented under subsection (a) is comprised of
appropriate technologies and a uniform data system across the
Department of Defense.
(c) Duration.--The pilot program shall be carried out during
a two-year period beginning on the date of the commencement of
the pilot program.
(d) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the termination of
the pilot program, the Secretary shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report that includes the
following:
(1) A summary of the findings from the wastewater
surveillance system under the pilot program.
(2) Recommendations for interventions or policy
changes based on trends observed under the pilot
program.
(3) An assessment of the effectiveness of the pilot
program in enhancing force health protection and
readiness.
SEC. 734. PILOT PROGRAM TO ASSIST CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES
AND DEPENDENTS WITH ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTAL
COVERAGE RELATING TO CANCER.
(a) Establishment.--Not later than September 30, 2027, the
Secretary of Defense shall establish a pilot program under
which a covered individual may obtain supplemental insurance
for noncovered expenses under a fixed indemnity supplemental
benefit plan described in subsection (b)(1) (in this section
referred to as the ``pilot program''). The Secretary shall
carry out such program until the date on which the last
agreement terminates pursuant to subsection (b)(2).
(b) Agreement.--
(1) In general.--In carrying out the pilot program,
the Secretary shall enter into an agreement with not
fewer than two companies to each offer one or more
fixed indemnity supplemental benefit plans that--
(A) meet the requirements for a supplemental
insurance plan under section 199.2 of title 32,
Code of Federal Regulations, and the exceptions
under section 199.8(b)(4) of such title, as in
effect on the date of the enactment of this
Act;
(B) are provided under a separate policy,
certificate, or contract; and
(C) are designed to help participants pay
noncovered expenses.
(2) Duration of agreement.--An agreement entered into
under paragraph (1) shall be for a period of not more
than three years, and may not be renewed.
(c) Provision of Information.--The Secretary shall provide
information to covered individuals regarding the pilot program
by making available on a publicly accessible internet website
the following information:
(1) A notice of availability of a fixed indemnity
supplemental benefit plan provided under the pilot
program.
(2) A description of how to enroll in such plan.
(3) A description and explanation of such plan,
including the diagnoses, screenings, and treatments
covered by the plan.
(4) A description of the costs to the individual
through premiums and remittances to a company providing
such plan.
(5) A notice that--
(A) the availability of a fixed indemnity
supplemental benefit plan provided under the
pilot program does not affect the health care
benefits provided to covered individuals under
the TRICARE program; and
(B) covered individuals are not required to
purchase such a plan in order to receive health
care benefits covered under the TRICARE
program.
(d) Enrollment.--
(1) Election.--A covered individual may elect to
enroll in a fixed indemnity supplemental benefit plan
provided under the pilot program.
(2) Verification of eligibility.--The Secretary shall
establish procedures to determine the eligibility of
applicants seeking to enroll in a fixed indemnity
supplemental benefit plan provided under the pilot
program.
(e) Limitations on Authorization of Appropriations.--None of
the amounts authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 or any fiscal
year thereafter to carry out the pilot program may be used to
subsidize the cost of a fixed indemnity supplemental benefit
plan provided under the pilot program.
(f) Briefing.--Not later than one year after the date on
which the pilot program commences and annually thereafter
during the life of the pilot program, the Secretary shall
provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and
the House of Representatives a briefing regarding the pilot
program, including the following:
(1) A description of the insurance products provided
through a fixed indemnity supplemental benefit plan
provided under the pilot program.
(2) The number of covered individuals who enrolled in
such a plan.
(3) Feedback and examples of use cases by such
individuals.
(4) A determination by the Secretary with respect to
whether the pilot program should be made permanent.
(g) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered individual'' means the
following:
(A) A member of the regular component of the
Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Space
Force.
(B) A dependent (as defined in section 1072
of title 10, United States Code) of such a
member who is enrolled in the TRICARE program.
(2) The term ``noncovered expense'' means, with
respect to a covered individual, any expenses relating
to the screening for and diagnosis and treatment of
cancer that are not otherwise covered by the health
care benefits the individuals receives under chapter 55
of title 10, United States Code, or any other benefit
provided by the Secretary of Defense.
(3) The term ``TRICARE program'' has the meaning
given that term in section 1072 of title 10, United
States Code.
SEC. 735. STUDY ON ACCREDITATION OF MILITARY DENTAL TREATMENT
FACILITIES.
(a) Study Required.--The Inspector General of the Department
of Defense shall conduct a study on the accreditation of
military dental treatment facilities. Such study shall include
the following:
(1) An identification of the number and percentage of
military dental treatment facilities that have not
achieved accreditation.
(2) An analysis of any barriers, including
administrative or operational barriers, impeding the
achievement of such accreditation requirement with
respect to military dental treatment facilities.
(3) An assessment of the resources, including
personnel, training, and infrastructure resources,
necessary to achieve accreditation.
(4) An estimate of the costs necessary to bring any
unaccredited military dental treatment facility into
compliance with such accreditation requirement.
(5) Recommendations for any administrative,
legislative, or other action necessary to ensure the
full implementation of such accreditation requirement.
(b) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Inspector General of the Department
of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of
the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the
study under subsection (a). Such report shall include--
(1) the findings of the study;
(2) a plan to ensure the accreditation of military
dental treatment facilities; and
(3) any recommendations by the Inspector General for
additional resources or legislative authority necessary
to achieve full accreditation of military dental
treatment facilities.
SEC. 736. STUDY ON PREVALENCE AND MORTALITY OF CANCER AMONG MILITARY
ROTARY-WING PILOTS AND AVIATION SUPPORT PERSONNEL.
(a) Study Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a
study among covered individuals in two phases as provided by
this section.
(b) Initial Phase of Study.--
(1) Goal of initial phase.--Under the initial phase
of the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall
determine whether there is an increased prevalence of,
or increased rate of mortality caused by, cancer for
covered individuals as compared to similarly aged
individuals in the general population. The Secretary
may select the types of cancer to include in the study.
(2) Briefing.--Not later than one year after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall
provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the
House of Representatives and the Senate a briefing on
the findings of the phase of the study under this
subsection.
(c) Second Phase of Study.--
(1) Goal of second phase.--If, pursuant to the phase
of the study under subsection (b), the Secretary
determines there is an increased prevalence of, or
increased mortality rate caused by, a type of cancer
among covered individuals, the Secretary shall conduct
a second phase of the study to--
(A) identify any carcinogenic toxin or other
hazardous material associated with the
operation of military rotary-wing aircraft,
such as fumes, fuels, or other liquids;
(B) identify any operating environment,
including frequencies or electromagnetic
fields, in which covered individuals may have
received excess exposure to non-ionizing
radiation in the course of such operation,
including non-ionizing radiation associated
with airborne, ground, or shipboard radars; and
(C) identify potential exposures as a result
of military service by covered individuals to
carcinogenic toxins or other hazardous
materials not associated with the operation of
military rotary-wing aircraft (such as exposure
to burn pits, toxins in contaminated water, or
toxins embedded in soils), including by
determining--
(i) the locations of such service;
and
(ii) any duties of covered
individuals unrelated to such operation
and associated with an increased
prevalence of, or increased mortality
rate caused by, cancer.
(2) Report on second phase.--If the Secretary
conducts the phase of the study under this subsection,
not later than one year after the date on which the
Secretary provides the briefing under subsection
(b)(2), the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on
Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the
Senate a report on the findings of such phase.
(3) Data format.--The Secretary shall format any data
resulting from the phase of the study under this
subsection consistent with the formatting of data under
the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results
program, including by disaggregating such data by race,
gender, and age.
(d) Sources of Data.--In conducting the study under this
section, the Secretary shall use data from--
(1) the database of the Surveillance, Epidemiology,
and End Results program;
(2) the study conducted under section 750 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
(Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat. 3716); and
(3) any other study previously conducted by the
Secretary of a military department that the Secretary
determines relevant for purposes of this section.
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered Armed Force'' means the Army,
Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Space Force.
(2) The term ``covered individual'' means any
individual who--
(A) served in a covered Armed Force on or
after February 28, 1961, as an aircrew member
of a rotary-wing aircraft (including as a pilot
or aviation support personnel), without regard
to the status, position, rank, or grade of the
individual within such crew; and
(B) receives health care benefits under
chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 737. STUDY ON PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF AND MENTAL HEALTH EFFECTS
OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS IN COMBAT OPERATIONS.
(a) Study Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a
comprehensive study on the psychological effects and mental
health effects of members of the Armed Forces and civilian
personnel who operate or support unmanned aircraft systems in
combat operations.
(b) Elements.--The study under subsection (a) shall include
the following:
(1) An assessment of the prevalence of post-traumatic
stress disorder, depression, anxiety, burnout, moral
injury, and other mental health conditions among
members of the Armed Forces and civilian personnel
who--
(A) pilot or operate unmanned aircraft
systems in combat operations; or
(B) analyze combat imagery and conduct
targeting assessments for such systems.
(2) A comparative analysis of the mental health
outcomes of such individuals relative to--
(A) aircrew engaged in crewed combat
operations; and
(B) personnel deployed in non-flying combat
roles.
(3) An evaluation of operational stressors unique to
the use of unmanned aircraft systems in combat
operations, including--
(A) shift work and sleep disruption;
(B) remote witnessing of lethal operations;
(C) emotional disengagement and isolation;
and
(D) exposure to civilian casualties or
traumatic visual content.
(4) An assessment of existing mental health support
services of the Department of Defense available to
members of the Armed Forces and other personnel who
operate or support unmanned aircraft systems in combat
operations and whether such services are adequate,
accessible, and appropriately tailored.
(5) Recommendations to improve mental health
screening, treatment, and prevention for such members
and personnel.
(c) Consultation.--In conducting the study under subsection
(a), the Secretary shall consult with--
(1) the Surgeons General of the Armed Forces;
(2) the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and
Readiness;
(3) the Director of the Defense Health Agency; and
(4) appropriate scientific institutions with
expertise in combat psychology and remote warfare.
(d) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives an unclassified report on the results of the
study conducted under this section, including the
recommendations described in subsection (b)(5).
TITLE VIII--ACQUISITION POLICY, ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT, AND RELATED
MATTERS
Subtitle A--Acquisition Policy and Management
Sec. 801. Assumption of uninsurable risk on certain contracts.
Sec. 802. Changes to certain documents.
Sec. 803. Pilot program for financing for covered activities.
Sec. 804. Multiyear procurement authority for covered systems and
certain munitions.
Sec. 805. Addressing insufficiencies in technical data.
Subtitle B--Amendments to General Contracting Authorities, Procedures,
and Limitations
Sec. 811. Repeals of existing law to streamline the defense acquisition
process.
Sec. 812. Modifications to current defense acquisition requirements.
Sec. 813. Modification to award amount for program to accelerate the
procurement and fielding of innovative technologies.
Sec. 814. Additional amendments related to undefinitized contractual
actions.
Sec. 815. Amendment to procurement of services data analysis and
requirements validation.
Sec. 816. Modification of program and processes relating to foreign
acquisition.
Sec. 817. Review of Department of Defense Instruction relating to
conventional ammunition management.
Subtitle C--Provisions Relating to Workforce Development
Sec. 821. Improvements to public-private talent exchange.
Sec. 822. Modifications to requirements for the President of the Defense
Acquisition University.
Sec. 823. Hiring authorities for Defense Civilian Training Corps.
Sec. 824. Increasing competition in defense contracting.
Sec. 825. Report on strengthening the Defense Acquisition University.
Sec. 826. Restructuring of performance evaluation metrics for the
acquisition workforce.
Subtitle D--Provisions Relating to Supply Chains and Domestic Sourcing
Sec. 831. Applicability of Berry Amendment to procurement of certain
seafood.
Sec. 832. Enhancement of defense supply chain resilience and secondary
source qualification.
Sec. 833. Interim national security waivers for supply chain
illumination efforts.
Sec. 834. Strategy to eliminate acquisition of optical glass from
certain nations.
Sec. 835. Strategy to eliminate sourcing of computer displays from
certain nations.
Sec. 836. Voluntary registration of compliance with covered sourcing
requirements for covered products.
Sec. 837. Acceleration of qualification of compliant sources.
Sec. 838. Assessment of critical infrastructure owned by the Department
of Defense dependent on foreign materials or components.
Subtitle E--Prohibitions and Limitations on Procurement
Sec. 841. Requirements relating to long-term concessions agreements with
certain retailers.
Sec. 842. Prohibition on acquisition of advanced batteries from certain
foreign sources.
Sec. 843. Application of national security waiver for strategic
materials sourcing requirement to sensitive materials.
Sec. 844. Prohibition of procurement of molybdenum, gallium, or
germanium from non-allied foreign nations and authorization
for production from recovered material.
Sec. 845. Modifications to certain procurements from certain Chinese
entities.
Sec. 846. Modifications to prohibition on contracting with persons that
have fossil fuel operations with the Government of the Russian
Federation or the Russian energy sector.
Sec. 847. Prohibiting the purchase of photovoltaic modules or inverters
from foreign entities of concern.
Sec. 848. Clarification of procurement prohibition related to
acquisition of materials mined, refined, and separated in
certain countries.
Sec. 849. Prohibition on procurement related to certain additive
manufacturing machines.
Sec. 850. Phase-out of computer and printer acquisitions involving
entities owned or controlled by China.
Sec. 851. Prohibition on contracting with certain biotechnology
providers.
Subtitle F--Industrial Base Matters
Sec. 861. Amendments to the procurement technical assistance program.
Sec. 862. Repeal of limitations on certain Department of Defense
Executive Agent authority.
Sec. 863. Special Operations Command Urgent Innovative Technologies and
Capabilities Initiative.
Sec. 864. United States-Israel Defense Industrial Base Working Group.
Sec. 865. Improving the domestic textile and industrial base.
Sec. 866. Cybersecurity regulatory harmonization.
Sec. 867. Modifications to defense industrial base fund.
Subtitle G--Other Matters
Sec. 871. Modification to demonstration and prototyping program to
advance international product support capabilities in a
contested logistics environment.
Sec. 872. Contested logistics exercise requirement.
Sec. 873. Combatant command experimentation authority.
Sec. 874. Annual report on contract cancellations and terminations.
Sec. 875. Ability to withhold contract payments during period of
pendancy of a bid protest.
Sec. 876. Indemnification of contractors against nuclear and unusually
hazardous risks.
Sec. 877. Enhanced security strategy for procurement of private fifth-
generation wireless technology.
Subtitle A--Acquisition Policy and Management
SEC. 801. ASSUMPTION OF UNINSURABLE RISK ON CERTAIN CONTRACTS.
(a) In General.--Chapter 281 of title 10, United States Code,
is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 3864. Assumption of uninsurable risk on certain contracts
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that
a contractor is not required to assume the risk of loss for
work in process under a covered contract if, due to the
classified nature of the performance of such contractor under
such covered contract--
``(1) such contractor is unable to obtain insurance
for such risk of loss from a commercial provider; or
``(2) a commercial provider is unable to process a
claim of such contractor for loss of work in process
under such covered contract.
``(b) Limitations.--Subsection (a) shall not apply with
respect to a loss of work in process under a covered contract
to the extent that such loss--
``(1) is the result of willful misconduct or lack of
good faith on the part of the managerial personnel of
the contractor, including with respect to the oversight
of subcontractors by the contractor; or
``(2) is the result of workmanship error by the
contractor.
``(c) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `classified contract' means a contract
the performance of which requires a contractor
performing under such contract, or an employee of such
contractor, to have access to classified information.
``(2) The term `covered contract' means a classified,
fixed-price type contract for the acquisition of a
product entered into by the Department of Defense after
the enactment of this Act.
``(3) The term `work in process' means an item at any
stage of production or manufacture at any time from the
initiation of contract performance until delivery to
and acceptance by the Government.
``(4) The term `workmanship error' means damage to
work in process that is a result of an incorrectly
performed skill-based task, operation, or action that
was originally planned or intended.''.
(b) Regulations.--Not later than 120 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
revise the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement to
carry out section 3864 of title 10, United States Code, as
added by subsection (a).
SEC. 802. CHANGES TO CERTAIN DOCUMENTS.
(a) In General.--Chapter 361 of title 10, United States Code,
is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 4604. Changes to certain documents
``(a) In General.--Each document referred to in a contract or
other agreement for procurement entered into by the Secretary
of Defense shall include a notation that--
``(1) provides the version of such document that is
applicable to such contract or other agreement; and
``(2) indicates whether any changes have been made to
such document after the issuance of the solicitation
pursuant to which such contract or other agreement was
entered into.
``(b) Unnotated Documents.--With respect to a document
referred to in a contract or other agreement described in
subsection (a) that does not include the notation required
under such subsection, the version of the document that shall
apply with respect to such contract or other agreement is the
version in effect at the time of the issuance of the
solicitation pursuant to which such contract or other agreement
was entered into.''.
(b) Applicability.--The amendment made by subsection (a)
shall apply with respect to a contract or other agreement
entered into after the date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 803. PILOT PROGRAM FOR FINANCING FOR COVERED ACTIVITIES.
(a) Pilot Program.--The Secretary of Defense may establish a
pilot program to evaluate the feasibility, risks, and benefits
of expanding contract cost principles and procedures of the
Department of Defense to allow for financing costs incurred for
a covered activity under a covered contract to be considered
allowable and allocable as a direct or indirect cost for such
covered contract.
(b) Program Authorities and Requirements.--Under a pilot
program established under subsection (a), the Secretary of
Defense--
(1) may treat financing costs incurred for a covered
activity under a covered contract as allowable and
allocable as a direct or an indirect cost for such
covered contract, provided--
(A) such costs are--
(i) reasonable in amount and
consistent with prevailing market rates
for similar financing; and
(ii) incurred to pay a financing
entity; and
(B) such covered activity is performed in
compliance with the applicable requirements of
the Department of Defense for audits of
material and inventory management; and
(2) shall ensure that with respect to a covered
contract for which financing costs are allowable and
allocable under the pilot program, any obligation of
the United States to make a payment under such covered
contract is subject to the availability of
appropriations for that purpose, and that total
liability to the Government for the termination of such
covered contract shall be limited to the total amount
of funding obligated at the time of termination.
(c) Subcontractor Status.--For the purposes of a pilot
program established under (a), a financing entity may not be
considered a subcontractor solely because of the participation
of such financing entity in a covered activity.
(d) Briefing.--Prior to establishing a pilot program under
subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the
congressional defense committees a briefing on how the
Department of Defense will ensure the compliance of a financing
entity who is not treated as a subcontractor with the
applicable requirements of the Department of Defense for audits
of material and inventory management, including any updates to
the policies or regulations of the Department required to
ensure such compliance.
(e) Report and Recommendations.--Not later than February 15,
2028, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report on the pilot program
established under subsection (a), if any, including an
assessment of the feasibility, risks, and benefits of
authorizing the financing costs incurred by a contractor for a
covered activity under a covered contract to be considered
allowable and allocable as a direct or indirect cost for such
covered contract, and recommendations on whether the pilot
program should be extended or the authority under the pilot
program should be made permanent.
(f) Sunset.--The Secretary of Defense may not authorize the
treatment of financing costs incurred for a covered activity
under a covered contract as allowable and allocable as a direct
or an indirect cost for such covered contract under the pilot
program established under subsection (a) if such covered
contract is entered into on or after December 31, 2029.
(g) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered activity'' means an activity
taken by a prime contractor or subcontractor--
(A) to manage an inventory of completed
products or components used in production;
(B) to improve inventory management of
products or components necessary for
sustainment or maintenance; or
(C) to materially expand the capacity of
production or sustainment and maintenance
through capital expenditures.
(2) The term ``covered contract'' means a contract,
subcontract, or other agreement entered into by the
Secretary of Defense for the performance of a covered
activity.
(3) The term ``financing costs'' means interest on
borrowings, bond discounts, and costs of financing and
refinancing capital.
(4) The term ``financing entity'' means--
(A) any corporation, limited liability
company, partnership, trust, or other entity
that--
(i) is organized under Federal or
State law; and
(ii) as part of its regular business
activities, extends credit, loans, or
other forms of financing to other
persons or entities; and
(B) provided that such legal entity is not
owned by, controlled by, or under common
control with the other persons or entities
receiving such financing.
SEC. 804. MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR COVERED SYSTEMS AND
CERTAIN MUNITIONS.
(a) Multiyear Procurement for Covered Systems.--
(1) In general.--Subject to section 3501 of title 10,
United States Code, the Secretary of the Defense shall
submit to Congress a request for a specific
authorization to enter into one or more multiyear
contracts for the procurement of a covered system if--
(A) a decision has been made by the
responsible head of agency to proceed to full-
rate production for such covered system; and
(B) such covered system is planned to
maintain full-rate production for a period of
five or more consecutive years after entering
into such a contract.
(2) Waiver.--The Secretary of Defense may waive the
requirements of paragraph (1) if the Secretary
determines that the projected threat environment in
which the covered system is to be fielded has changed
in a manner such that the procurement of such covered
system is no longer necessary.
(3) Applicability.--This section and the requirements
of this section shall apply with respect to a multiyear
contract for the procurement of a covered system
entered into on or after the date of the enactment of
this Act.
(4) Covered system defined.--In this subsection, the
term ``covered system'' has the meaning given ``major
system'' in section 3041 of title 10, United States
Code.
(b) Multiyear Procurement for Certain Munitions.--
(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (3),
subject to section 3501 of title 10, United States
Code, the head of an agency is authorized to enter into
one or more multiyear contracts, beginning in fiscal
year 2026, for the procurement of any of the following:
(A) Standard Missile-3 (``SM-3'') Block 1B
missile systems (and products, services, and
logistics support associated with SM-3 Block 1B
systems or a subsystem that performs a critical
function of the missile system).
(B) Standard Missile-6 (``SM-6'') missile
systems (and products, services, and logistics
support associated with SM-6 systems or a
subsystem that performs a critical function of
the missile system).
(C) Tomahawk Cruise Missile systems,
including both Tomahawk Cruise Missile system
variants (and products, services, and logistics
support associated with Tomahawk Cruise Missile
systems or a subsystem that performs a critical
function of the missile system), for more than
one, but not more than seven, program years.
(D) Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile
(``AMRAAM'') systems (and products, services,
and logistics support associated with AMRAAM
systems or a subsystem that performs a critical
function of the missile system).
(E) Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile
(``JASSM'') systems (and products, services,
and logistics support associated with JASSM
systems or a subsystem that performs a critical
function of the missile system).
(F) Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (``LRASM'')
systems (and products, services, and logistics
support associated with LRASM systems or a
subsystem that performs a critical function of
the missile system).
(G) Terminal High Altitude Area Defense
(``THAAD'') systems (and products, services,
and logistics support associated with THAAD
systems or a subsystem that performs a critical
function of the missile system), for more than
one, but not more than seven, program years.
(H) Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (``PAC-3'')
Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) systems (and
products, services, and logistics support
associated with PAC-3 MSE systems or a
subsystem that performs a critical function of
the missile system), for more than one, but not
more than seven, program years.
(I) Family of Affordable Mass Munitions
(``FAMM''), Extended-Range Attack Munition
(``ERAM''), Enterprise Test Vehicle (``ETV''),
or ground-launched low-cost cruise missile
systems (and products, services, and logistics
support associated with FAMM, ERAM, ETV, or
ground-launched low-cost cruise missile systems
or a subsystem that performs a critical
function of the missile system).
(J) Low-cost hypersonic strike systems (and
products, services, and logistics support
associated with low-cost hypersonic strike
systems or a subsystem that performs a critical
function of the missile system).
(2) Procurement in conjunction with existing
contracts.--The systems and subsystems described in
paragraph (1) may be procured through modifications or
extensions to any existing contract for such systems
and subsystems.
(3) Limited applicability of multiyear contracting
provision.--Paragraphs (3)(B), (3)(C), (3)(D), and (4)
of subsection (i) of section 3501 of title 10, United
States Code, shall not apply with respect to a
multiyear contract entered into under this subsection.
(4) Additional requirements.--
(A) Design stability.--Notwithstanding
subsection 3501(a)(4) of this title, with
respect to a multiyear contract entered into
under this subsection that provides, in the
terms of such contract included on the date on
which such contract is entered into, for the
potential insertion of upgraded components or
design changes that address obsolescence or
producibility requirements, such upgraded
components or design changes may be included in
the end product if, not later than 180 days
before the insertion of such upgraded
components or design changes, the head of an
agency that is a party to such contract
provides to the congressional defense
committees a briefing on such upgraded
components or design changes, including a
testing plan to ensure such upgraded components
or design changes will meet system
requirements.
(B) Certification requirements.--In applying
the requirements of subsection (i)(3) of
section 3501 of title 10, United States Code,
to a multiyear contract entered into under this
subsection, the Secretary of Defense may not
make the certification described in such
subsection--
(i) for Tomahawk Cruise Missile
systems described in paragraph (1)(C),
until the Secretary has provided a
certification for FAMM, ERAM, ETV, or
ground-launched low-cost cruise missile
systems described in paragraph (1)(I);
(ii) for JASSM systems described in
paragraph (1)(E), until the Secretary
has provided a certification for FAMM,
ERAM, ETV, or ground-launched low-cost
cruise missile systems described in
paragraph (1)(I);and
(iii) for SM-6 missile systems
described in paragraph (1)(B), until
the Secretary has provided a
certification for low-cost hypersonic
strike systems described in paragraph
(1)(J).
(5) Authority for advance procurement.--The head of
an agency may enter into one or more contracts for
advance procurement, beginning in fiscal year 2026,
associated with a system or subsystem described in
paragraph (1) for which authorization to enter into a
multiyear procurement contract is provided under such
paragraph, which may include procurement of economic
order quantities of material and equipment when cost
savings are achievable.
(6) Condition for out-year contract payments.--A
contract entered into under paragraph (1) shall provide
that any obligation of the United States to make a
payment under the contract for a fiscal year after
fiscal year 2026 is subject to the availability of
appropriations for that purpose for such later fiscal
year.
(7) Head of an agency defined.--In this subsection,
the term ``head of an agency'' means--
(A) the Secretary of Defense;
(B) the Secretary of the Army;
(C) the Secretary of the Navy; or
(D) the Secretary of the Air Force.
(c) Clarification to Use of Multiyear Contract Authority.--
Section 3501(a)(1)(A) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by striking ``significant''.
SEC. 805. ADDRESSING INSUFFICIENCIES IN TECHNICAL DATA.
(a) Establishment of Technical Data System.--Not later than
90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
Secretary of Defense shall develop and implement a digital
system to track, manage, and enable the assessment of covered
data related to covered systems, and to verify the compliance
of contractors and subcontractors with contract requirements
related to technical data for covered systems.
(b) Review of Requirements for Covered Data.--The Secretary
of Defense shall identify relevant contracts or other
agreements for each covered system and conduct a review of the
requirements contained in such contracts or other agreements
with respect to covered data, including requirements for both
data delivered and data otherwise accessible by the Department
of Defense on a non-deliverable basis.
(c) Assessment of Available Covered Data.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall
assess the covered data required under the requirements
with respect to covered data reviewed under subsection
(b) and, for each such requirement--
(A) describe the physical or electronic
storage location of the covered data that is in
the possession of the Department of Defense, or
the method by which the Department accesses the
covered data, as applicable;
(B) evaluate whether the covered data
delivered to the Department under such
requirement complies with--
(i) the marking and rights
requirements for such covered data
under or pursuant to the contract
containing such reviewed requirement;
and
(ii) the applicable provisions of
chapter 275 of title 10, United States
Code; and
(C) describe the category of rights in
technical data applicable under section 3771 of
title 10, United States Code, to the covered
data delivered to the Department under such
reviewed requirement, including an
identification of whether the delivery or
access to such covered data under such reviewed
requirement is subject to a customized
commercial license or a specially negotiated
license.
(2) Findings.--The Secretary of Defense shall record
in the digital system implemented under subsection (a)
the findings of the review conducted under subsection
(b) and the assessment under paragraph (1).
(d) Identification of Insufficiency in Covered Data.--Based
on the review of requirements for covered data required by
subsection (b) and the assessment of available covered data
required by subsection (c), the Secretary of Defense shall
identify any insufficiency in covered data that negatively
affects the ability of the Secretary to effectively operate a
covered system and maintain such covered system in a cost-
effective manner considering factors, including the years
remaining in the lifecycle of the covered system, projected
inventory numbers of the covered system, or a cost analysis of
continuing the current operations or maintenance approach for
the covered system.
(e) Addressing an Insufficiency in Covered Data.--
(1) In general.--For each covered system acquired by
the Department of Defense, the Secretary of Defense
shall--
(A) distinguish between--
(i) covered data, the delivery of or
access to which was required by the
contract or other agreement under the
review in subsection (b); and
(ii) covered data that was not
required by the contract or other
agreement but that the Department
identified as an insufficiency in
subsection (d);
(B) for covered data described in
subparagraph (A)(i) that is identified as
insufficient under subsection (d), seek to
address such insufficiency with the relevant
contractor, including by receiving access to
such covered data on a non-deliverable basis;
(C) for covered data described in
subparagraph (A)(i) that identified as
improperly marked pursuant to subsection
(c)(1)(B), seek to address such improper
marking with the relevant contractor;
(D) for covered data described in
subparagraph (A)(ii), initiate a streamlined
process to--
(i) request the relevant contractor
to provide the Government with options
for the covered data required to
address the insufficiency in such
covered data identified under
subsection (d), which may include
access agreements, priced contract
options, negotiated direct licenses
with government authorized repair
contractors, or direct licenses for
systems or components produced by
subcontractors that are covered defense
equipment for access to the required
covered data;
(ii) allow the contractor to propose
terms for using commercially accepted
valuation practices, including income-
based, cost-based, and market-based
pricing; and
(E) consider the use of escrow agreements or
similar arrangements under a specifically
negotiated license for the required covered
data with the original contractor or
subcontractor of the covered system in the
event such contractor or subcontractor decides
to exit the business or no longer support
maintenance of the covered system.
(2) Insufficiency.--With respect to an insufficiency
identified under subsection (d) in covered data for a
commercial product--
(A) the Secretary of Defense shall ensure
that pricing and terms and conditions offered
by the contractor for are commensurate with
commercial practices for granting similar
access; and
(B) if the Secretary seeks access to
technical data, software, or other information
in a manner that differs from the manner in
which such contractor customarily provides to a
buyer of such commercial product, the Secretary
shall seek to negotiate a customized commercial
license for such access.
(f) Records Retention.--In carrying out this section, the
Secretary of Defense shall ensure that all technical data,
computer software, contract files, and related records acquired
or generated in connection with a covered system are retained
and managed by the Department of Defense until, at a minimum,
the Department has totally divested from such covered system.
(g) Quarterly Updates to Congress.--Not later than April 1,
2026, and every 90 days thereafter until the Secretary of
Defense completes the assessment required under subsection (c),
the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional
defense committees a briefing on--
(1) progress made toward completing the requirements
of this section;
(2) a summary of findings from such assessment,
including report of the position of the Government as
to whether such data meet marking and rights
requirements;
(3) the efforts of the Department of Defense to
address any insufficiencies in covered data identified
under subsection (d), including a summary of the
actions by the Department to fund such efforts;
(4) a description of the methods used by the
Department in negotiating with any relevant contractor
to access covered data identified as an insufficiency
in subsection (d); and
(5) any lessons learned to improve the actions of the
Department in planning for and acquiring covered data
related to covered systems acquired by the Department.
(h) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed--
(1) as modifying any rights, obligations, or
limitations of the Government, contractor, or
subcontractor with respect to rights in technical data
under subchapter I of chapter 275 of this title;
(2) as altering the requirements in section 2464 and
2466 of title 10, United States Code; or
(3) as altering or expanding any license rights the
Government has acquired in contracts or agreements.
(i) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered data'' means technical data
and computer software required--
(A) to enable the Department of Defense or
government authorized repair contractors
performing under a support contract, the
primary purpose of which is to furnish repair
or maintenance services on site at a depot,
installation or operating location of the
Government in support of the share of depot-
level maintenance and repair workload of the
Government in accordance with section 2466 of
this title; or
(B) to maintain a core logistics capability
in accordance with section 2464 of this title
provided for use by third parties without
restriction for the maintenance of the covered
system.
(2) The term ``covered system'' means--
(A) a major defense acquisition program, as
defined in section 4201 of title 10, United
States Code; or
(B) an acquisition program or project that is
carried out using the rapid prototyping or
rapid fielding acquisition pathway under
section 3602 of such title that is estimated by
the Secretary of Defense to require an eventual
total expenditure described in section
4201(a)(2) of such title;
(3) The term ``maintain or repair'' excludes the
manufacture of new items.
(4) The term ``digital system'' means a secure,
electronic platform required by subsection (a) that--
(A) is connected to authoritative systems for
product lifecycle management and contracting
data repositories and other systems where
contractor data are stored or accessed; and
(B) identifies technical data owed under
contract terms, verify compliance of received
data with marking and rights requirements,
detect omissions or errors, and track metadata
for decision-making.
(5) The term ``service acquisition executive'' has
the meaning given in section 101 of title 10, United
States Code.
Subtitle B--Amendments to General Contracting Authorities, Procedures,
and Limitations
SEC. 811. REPEALS OF EXISTING LAW TO STREAMLINE THE DEFENSE ACQUISITION
PROCESS.
(a) Title 10, United States Code.--The following provisions
of title 10, United States Code, are hereby repealed:
(1) Chapter 345.
(2) Section 3070.
(3) Section 3106.
(4) Section 3373.
(5) Section 3455.
(6) Section 3678.
(7) Section 4423.
(8) Section 8688.
(b) National Defense Authorization Acts.--The following
provisions are hereby repealed:
(1) Section 883 of the James M. Inhofe National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public
Law 117-263; 10 U.S.C. 3372 note).
(2) Of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81)--
(A) section 378 (10 U.S.C. 113 note);
(B) section 380 (10 U.S.C. 4001 note); and
(C) section 875 (10 U.S.C. note prec. 3344).
(3) Of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public
Law 116-283)--
(A) section 218 (10 U.S.C. 8013 note);
(B) section 846(a) (10 U.S.C. 4811 note); and
(C) section 891 (10 U.S.C. 3804 note).
(4) Of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92)--
(A) section 232 (10 U.S.C. 4001 note);
(B) section 802 (10 U.S.C. 3206 note); and
(C) section 1651 (10 U.S.C. 4571 note).
(5) Of the John S. McCain National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-
232)--
(A) section 222 (10 U.S.C. 4014 note);
(B) section 230 (10 U.S.C. note prec. 4061);
and
(C) section 843 (10 U.S.C. note prec. 4171).
(6) Of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91)--
(A) section 849 (131 Stat. 1487);
(B) section 874 (10 U.S.C. note prec. 3101);
(C) section 1089 (10 U.S.C. 4025 note); and
(D) section 1272 (10 U.S.C. 4571 note).
(7) Section 925(b) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-
328; 10 U.S.C. 4271 note).
(8) Of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92)--
(A) section 802(d)(2) (10 U.S.C. 4251 note);
(B) section 810 (10 U.S.C. note prec. 3101);
(C) Section 844(b) (10 U.S.C. 3453 note);
(D) Section 881 (10 U.S.C. note prec. 4601);
and
(E) Section 883(e) (10 U.S.C. note prec.
4571).
(9) Section 854 of the Carl Levin and Howard P.
``Buck'' McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2015 (Public Law 113-291; 10 U.S.C. 4571
note).
(10) Section 1603 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (Public Law 113-
66; 10 U.S.C. 4007 note).
(11) Section 2867 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (Public Law 112-
81; 10 U.S.C. 4571 note).
(12) Of the Ike Skelton National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 (Public Law 111-
383)--
(A) section 215 (10 U.S.C. 4571 note);
(B) section 812 (10 U.S.C. note prec. 4211);
(C) section 824(a) (10 U.S.C. 3774 note);
(D) section 831(b) (10 U.S.C. note prec.
4501);
(E) subsections (a) through (h) of section
863 (10 U.S.C. note prec. 4501);
(F) subsections (a) through (f) of section
866 (10 U.S.C. note prec. 3241); and
(G) section 932 (10 U.S.C. 2224 note).
(13) Of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2010 (Public Law 111-84)--
(A) section 804 (123 Stat. 2402); and
(B) section 1043 (10 U.S.C. 4174 note).
(14) Of the Duncan Hunter National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Public Law 110-
417)--
(A) section 143 (10 U.S.C. note prec. 3241);
(B) section 254 (10 U.S.C. note prec. 3241);
(C) subsections (a) through (c) of section
804 (122 Stat. 4356); and
(D) section 814 (10 U.S.C. 4271 note).
(15) Of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2008 (Public Law 110-181)--
(A) section 214 (10 U.S.C. 4841 note);
(B) section 238(b) (10 U.S.C. 4841 note);
(C) section 821 (10 U.S.C. note prec. 3451);
and
(D) section 881 (Public Law 110-181; 10
U.S.C. 4571 note).
(16) Of the John Warner National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (Public Law 109-
364)--
(A) section 812 (10 U.S.C. 4325 note); and
(B) section 832 (10 U.S.C. note prec. 4501).
(17) Of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2006 (Public Law 109-163)--
(A) subtitle D of title II (10 U.S.C. 4841
note); and
(B) section 816 (10 U.S.C. note prec. 3344).
(18) Section 851 of the Ronald W. Reagan National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005 (Public
Law 108-375; 10 U.S.C. note prec. 3241).
(19) Of the Bob Stump National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2003 (Public Law 107-314)--
(A) section 133 (10 U.S.C. 3678 note); and
(B) section 804 (10 U.S.C. 4571 note).
(20) Section 826 of the Floyd D. Spence National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (Public
Law 106-398; 10 U.S.C. note prec. 3241).
(21) Section 822 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1996 (Public Law 104-
106; 10 U.S.C. note prec. 3201).
(22) Section 812 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 (Public Law 106-
65; 10 U.S.C. note prec. 4061).
(23) Section 913 of the Department of Defense
Authorization Act, 1986 (Public Law 99-145; 10 U.S.C.
note prec. 3201).
(24) Section 1252 of the Department of Defense
Authorization Act, 1985 (Public Law 98-525; 10 U.S.C.
4205 note).
(c) Conforming Amendments to Place Into Section 101(a) of
Title 10, United States Code, the Definition of Major Weapon
System Formerly Contained in Section 3455(f) (and, Previously,
Section 2379) of Such Title.--
(1) Placing definition into section 101(a).--Section
101(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(21) The term `major weapon system' means a weapon
system acquired pursuant to a major defense acquisition
program (as that term is defined in section 4201 of
this title).''.
(2) Amending provisions that refer to section 3455(f)
so as to refer to section 101(a) instead.--The
following sections of title 10, United States Code, are
each amended by striking ``section 3455(f)'' and
inserting ``section 101(a)'':
(A) Section 118(f)(1).
(B) Section 233a(d).
(C) Section 4325(d).
(D) Section 4401(c)(9).
(3) Amending provisions that refer to section 2379,
the predecessor provision to section 3455, so as to
refer to section 101(a) instead.--
(A) Section 2(3) of the Weapon Systems
Acquisition Reform Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-
23; 10 U.S.C. note prec. 4321) is amended by
striking ``section 2379(d)'' and inserting
``section 101(a)''.
(B) Section 875(b)(2) of the Ike Skelton
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2011 (Public Law 111-383; 10 U.S.C. 1723
note) is amended by striking ``section
2379(f)'' and inserting ``section 101(a)''.
(C) Section 836(c)(2) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (Public
Law 112-81; 22 U.S.C. 2767 note) is amended by
striking ``section 2379(f)'' and inserting
``section 101(a)''.
(D) Section 1058(d) of the William M. (Mac)
Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 10
U.S.C. 2224 note) is amended by striking
``section 2379(f)'' and inserting ``section
101(a)''.
(d) Miscellaneous Other Conforming Amendments.--
(1) Section 3453(d) of title 10, United States Code,
is amended by striking ``the procurement official for
the solicitation'' and all that follows through the
period at the end and inserting ``the procurement
official for the solicitation may require the offeror
to submit relevant information.''.
(2) Section 831 of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (Public Law 112-239; 10 U.S.C.
note prec. 3701) is amended in each of subsections (a)
and (b)(1) by striking ``sections 2306a(d) and 2379''
and inserting ``section 3705''.
(3) Section 4422(c)(3) of title 10, United States
Code, is amended by striking ``, subject to the
requirements and limitations in section 4423 of this
title''.
SEC. 812. MODIFICATIONS TO CURRENT DEFENSE ACQUISITION REQUIREMENTS.
(a) Modifications to Title 10.--Title 10, United States Code,
is amended--
(1) in section 1749(f)(1), by striking ``on a
reimbursable basis'';
(2) in section 2222(i)(1)(A)--
(A) in clause (vi), by adding ``or real
estate system'' after ``An installations
management system''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following new
clauses:
``(ix) A budget system.
``(x) A retail system.
``(xi) A health care system.
``(xii) A travel and expense system.
``(xiii) A payroll system.
``(xiv) A supply chain management system.
``(xv) A Departmentwide resource planning
system.
``(xvi) A contractor management system.'';
(3) in section 3012(3)(B), by striking ``lowest
overall cost alternative'' and inserting ``best
value'';
(4) in section 3069--
(A) in subsection (a)--
(i) by striking ``the head of an
agency'' and all that follows through
``findings:'' and inserting ``a
contracting officer making the
acquisition may acquire a higher
quantity of the end item than the
quantity specified for the end item in
a law providing for the funding of that
acquisition if that contracting officer
determines in writing that:'';
(ii) by striking paragraph (4);
(B) in subsection (b), by striking ``The
regulations shall'' and all that follows
through ``3205 of this title.'';
(C) by striking subsection (c) and
redesignating subsection (d) and (e) as
subsections (c) and (d), respectively; and
(D) in subsection (d), as so redesignated, by
amending paragraph (2) to read as follows:
``(2) In this section, the term `end item' means a
production product assembled, completed, and ready for
issue or deployment.'';
(5) in section 3226(d), by amending paragraph (2) to
read as follows:
``(2) Funds described in paragraph (1) may be used--
``(A) to cover any increased program costs
identified by a revised cost analysis or target
developed pursuant to subsection (b);
``(B) to acquire additional end items in
accordance with section 3069 of this title; or
``(C) to cover the cost of risk reduction and
process improvements.'';
(6) in section 3243(d)--
(A) in paragraph (1)(B), by striking
``subject to paragraph (2),'';
(B) by striking paragraph (2); and
(C) by redesignating paragraph (3) as
paragraph (2);
(7) in section 3703(a)(1)(A), by striking
``competition that results in at least two or more
responsive and viable competing bids'' and inserting
``price competition'';
(8) in section 3705(b), by inserting the following
new paragraph:
``(3) Alternative Sources Required.--If the head of
contracting activity, or the designee of the head of
contracting activity, determines it is in the best interest of
the Government to make the award under subsection (b)(1), the
head of the agency shall conduct an assessment of alternative
offerors as a source of supply using authorities provided by
sections 865 and 882 of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159).''; and
(9) in section 4201(b), by adding at the end the
following new paragraph:
``(3) An acquisition program for software and covered
hardware as described by section 3603 of this title.''.
(b) Use of Capability-based Analysis of Price of Goods or
Services Offered by Nontraditional Defense Contractors.--
Section 864(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159) is amended--
(1) in the subsection heading, by striking
``Capacity-Based'' and inserting ``Capability-Based'';
and
(2) in paragraph (4), by striking ``increased
capacity'' and inserting ``increased capability''.
(c) Codification of Program to Accelerate Contracting and
Pricing Processes.--
(1) In general.--Section 890 of the John S. McCain
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
(Public Law 115-232; 10 U.S.C. note prec. 3701) is
transferred to chapter 271 of title 10, United States
Code, inserted after section 3708, and redesignated as
section 3709.
(2) Amendments.--Section 3709 of title 10, United
States Code, as so transferred and redesignated, is
amended--
(A) in the section heading, by striking
``pilot'';
(B) by striking ``pilot'' each place it
appears;
(C) in subsection (a)(2), by striking
``chapter 271 of title 10, United States Code''
and inserting ``this chapter'';
(D) in subsection (b)--
(i) in the matter preceding paragraph
(1), by striking ``section 1737 of
title 10, United States Code'' and
inserting ``section 1737 of this
title''; and
(ii) in paragraph (2), by striking
``minimal reporting'' and inserting
``no unique reporting''; and
(E) by striking subsections (c) and (d).
SEC. 813. MODIFICATION TO AWARD AMOUNT FOR PROGRAM TO ACCELERATE THE
PROCUREMENT AND FIELDING OF INNOVATIVE
TECHNOLOGIES.
Section 3604(c) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in the subsection heading, by striking
``Maximum''; and
(2) by inserting ``shall be greater than or equal to
$10,000,000 and'' before ``shall not exceed''.
SEC. 814. ADDITIONAL AMENDMENTS RELATED TO UNDEFINITIZED CONTRACTUAL
ACTIONS.
(a) In General.--Section 3374(a) of title 10, United States
Code, is amended--
(1) in the heading, by striking ``Certain Reduced'';
(2) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the end;
(3) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the
end and inserting a semicolon; and
(4) by adding at the end the following new
paragraphs:
``(3) the increased cost risk of the contractor with
respect to any costs incurred prior to the award of the
undefinitized contractual action when such costs--
``(A) would have been directly chargeable to
the contract if incurred after the award of the
contract; and
``(B) were incurred to meet an anticipated
contract delivery schedule or anticipated
contract price targets of the Government under
an acquisition strategy required under section
4211 of this title; and
``(4) the increased cost risk of the contractor with
respect to negotiations continuing for more than 180
days beginning on the date on which the contractor
submitted the qualifying proposal to definitize such
undefinitized contractual action.''.
(b) Regulations.--Not later than 120 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
revise the Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal
Acquisition Regulation to carry out section 3374(a) of title
10, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a).
SEC. 815. AMENDMENT TO PROCUREMENT OF SERVICES DATA ANALYSIS AND
REQUIREMENTS VALIDATION.
Section 4506 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by repealing subsection (e); and
(2) in subsection (f)--
(A) by striking paragraphs (1) and (2); and
(B) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4)
as paragraphs (1) and (2), respectively.
SEC. 816. MODIFICATION OF PROGRAM AND PROCESSES RELATING TO FOREIGN
ACQUISITION.
Section 873(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 350; 10 U.S.C.
301 note) is amended--
(1) by striking ``may'' and inserting ``shall''; and
(2) by inserting ``who are qualified'' before ``to
advise''.
SEC. 817. REVIEW OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE INSTRUCTION RELATING TO
CONVENTIONAL AMMUNITION MANAGEMENT.
(a) In General.--Section 806(c) of the Strom Thurmond
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (Public
Law 105-261; 10 U.S.C. 3241 note prec.) is amended by striking
``, dated March 8, 1995'' and inserting ``, or any successor
directive or instruction''.
(b) Review of Instruction.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense
shall--
(1) review Department of Defense Instruction 5160.68
(relating to ``Single Manager for Conventional
Ammunition'');
(2) assess whether to modify the definition of
``conventional ammunition'' in such Instruction to
include one-way lethal or non-lethal armed/attack
unmanned aerial vehicles and systems; and
(3) if the Secretary determines such modification is
appropriate, update the Instruction accordingly.
(c) Report Required.--Not later than December 31, 2026, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report on the results of the review and assessment
conducted under subsection (b). The report shall include--
(1) details of the analysis carried out as part of
the review and assessment and any resulting
conclusions; and
(2) the rationale for the Secretary's determination
as to whether or not to modify the definition of
``conventional ammunition'' in the manner described in
subsection (b)(2).
Subtitle C--Provisions Relating to Workforce Development
SEC. 821. IMPROVEMENTS TO PUBLIC-PRIVATE TALENT EXCHANGE.
Section 1599g(f)(2)(B) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by striking ``207,''.
SEC. 822. MODIFICATIONS TO REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PRESIDENT OF THE
DEFENSE ACQUISITION UNIVERSITY.
Section 1746(e)(3) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by striking ``term'' each place it appears and
inserting ``tenure''.
SEC. 823. HIRING AUTHORITIES FOR DEFENSE CIVILIAN TRAINING CORPS.
(a) In General.--Section 2200h of title 10, United States
Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (8), by inserting ``, in accordance
with subsection (b)'' before the period;
(2) by striking ``In establishing'' and inserting the
following:
``(a) In General.--In establishing''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new
subsection:
``(b) Hiring Authority.--
``(1) Members.--The head of an element of the
Department of Defense that partners with an institution
participating in the program may, without regard to the
provisions of subchapter I of chapter 33 of title 5,
appoint a member of the program to a position in such
element for a term of one year.
``(2) Graduates.--
``(A) In general.--The head of an element
described in paragraph (1) may--
``(i) renew the appointment a
successful graduate of the program
serving a one-year term under such
paragraph until such graduate is
appointed to a permanent position in
such element, except that the
appointment may not be renewed for more
than a total of four one-year terms;
and
``(ii) without regard to the
provisions of subchapter I of chapter
33 of title 5, appoint a graduate
holding a position under an appointment
renewed under clause (i) to a vacant
position in the civil service (as such
term is defined in section 2101 of
title 5, United States Code) in the
Department.
``(B) Level.--The position of a graduate in a
term or permanent position described in
subparagraph (A) shall be classified at the
level of GS-9 under the General Schedule under
subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5, or an
equivalent level for which the participant is
qualified, without regard to any minimum time-
in-grade or time-based experience requirements.
``(C) Limit.--The authority under this
section may not be used for more than 60
graduates of the program in any calendar year.
``(3) Compensation.--
``(A) In general.--The basic pay of an
individual appointed under this subsection
shall be paid from amounts available in the
Department of Defense Acquisition Workforce
Development Account established under section
1705 of this title.
``(B) Limitation.--Payment under subparagraph
(A) may be made only during the term of the
appointment of such an individual and may not
exceed a total of four years of payments for
any one individual, including renewals under
paragraph (1) or (2).
``(C) Relation to other authority.--Nothing
in this paragraph shall be construed to affect
the authority of the Secretary of Defense to
pay compensation from other available
appropriations.
``(4) Sunset.--The authority under this subsection
shall terminate on December 31, 2029.''.
(b) Reports.--
(1) In general.--Not later than January 31, 2026, and
annually thereafter until January 31, 2030, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the appropriate
congressional committees a report on the use of the
authority under subsection (b) of section 2200h of
title 10, United States Code, as added by this section.
(2) Elements.--Each report required by paragraph (1)
shall include the following:
(A) The number of graduates of the Defense
Civilian Training Corps program established
under section 2200g of such title for which the
authority under such subsection (b) was used
for the year covered by the report.
(B) An identification of the elements of the
Department of Defense that used such authority
to appoint graduates of the Defense Civilian
Training Corps program under paragraph (2)(ii)
of such subsection (b).
(3) Appropriate congressional committees defined.--In
this subsection, the term ``appropriate congressional
committees'' means--
(A) the Committee on Armed Services and the
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs of the Senate; and
(B) the Committee on Armed Services and the
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of
the House of Representatives.
SEC. 824. INCREASING COMPETITION IN DEFENSE CONTRACTING.
(a) Uses of Past Performance.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense
shall issue guidance, including examples and templates
where appropriate, on--
(A) when the Department of Defense should
accept past performance on a wider range of
projects, such as a requirement without much
precedent, in order to have increased
competition among eligible firms with
capability to perform a requirement, by
including commercial or non-government projects
as relevant past performance for the purposes
of awarding contracts or other agreements;
(B) a means by which the Department may
validate non-government past performance
references, including by requiring an official
of an entity providing past performance
references to attest to their authenticity and
by providing verifiable contact information for
the references; and
(C) using alternative methods of evaluation
other than past performance that may be
appropriate for a requirement without much
precedent, such as demonstrations and testing
of technologies as part of the proposal process
for contracts or other awards of the
Department.
(2) Supplement not supplant.--The guidance issued
under paragraph (1) shall supplement existing
Department of Defense policy and procedures for
consideration of past performance and other evaluation
factors and methods.
(b) Enhancing Competition in Defense Procurement.--
(1) Council recommendations.--Not later than 90 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
Secretary of Defense shall convene the Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council (in this section
referred to as the ``Council''), to make
recommendations to identify and eliminate specific,
unnecessary procedural barriers that disproportionately
affect the ability of small business concerns and
nontraditional defense contractors, to compete for
contracts with the Department of Defense, with a focus
on streamlining documentation and qualification
requirements unrelated to the protection of privacy and
civil liberties.
(2) Consultation.--The Council shall obtain input
from the public, including from the APEX Accelerators
program (formerly known as Procurement Technical
Assistance Center network) and other contractor
representatives, to identify procurement policies and
regulations that are obsolete, overly burdensome or
restrictive, not adequately harmonized, or otherwise
serve to create barriers to small business concerns and
nontraditional defense contractors contracting with the
Department or that unnecessarily increase bid and
proposal costs.
(3) Examination of actions.--The Council shall
consider the input obtained under paragraph (2) and any
other information determined to be relevant by the
Council to identify legislative, regulatory, and other
actions to increase competition and remove barriers to
small business concerns and nontraditional defense
contractors participating in the procurement process of
the Department of Defense.
(4) Implementation.--Not later than 2 years after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Defense shall implement the regulatory and other non-
legislative actions identified under paragraph (3), as
determined necessary by the Secretary, to remove
barriers to entry for small business concerns and
nontraditional defense contractors seeking to
participate in Department of Defense procurement.
(5) Briefing.--Not later than two years after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Defense shall provide to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a
briefing on the legislative actions identified under
paragraph (3) and the actions implemented under
paragraph (4).
(c) Consideration of Cost-efficiency and Qualify.--The
Secretary of Defense shall advocate for and prioritize
contracting policies that ensure that cost-efficiency and
quality of goods and services are key determining factors in
awarding procurement contracts.
(d) Definitions.--In this section--
(1) the term ``nontraditional defense contractors''
has the meaning given such term in section 3014 of
title 10, United States Code; and
(2) the term ``small business concern'' has the
meaning given such term under section 3 of the Small
Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632).
SEC. 825. REPORT ON STRENGTHENING THE DEFENSE ACQUISITION UNIVERSITY.
(a) Assessment Required.--The Secretary of Defense, acting
through the Director of the Acquisition Innovation Research
Center, shall conduct a comprehensive assessment of the Defense
Acquisition University (in this section referred to as ``DAU'')
to strengthen the ability of the DAU to train and develop
members of the acquisition workforce to meet the current and
future needs of the Department of Defense. The assessment shall
include the following:
(1) An evaluation of the mission of the DAU and the
alignment of such mission with the objectives of the
defense acquisition system established pursuant to
section 3102 of title 10, United States Code (as added
by this Act).
(2) An evaluation of the effectiveness of training
and development provided by DAU to members of the
acquisition workforce to enable such members to
effectively implement the objectives of the defense
acquisition system.
(b) Elements.--The assessment in paragraph (1) shall evaluate
the following:
(1) The organization and structure of DAU.
(2) The curriculum and educational offerings of DAU.
(3) The composition of the staff and faculty of DAU,
including an assessment of the diversity of skills,
abilities, and professional backgrounds of such staff
and faculty.
(4) The sufficiency of resources and funding
mechanisms supporting DAU operations.
(5) The extent to which DAU uses external experts and
academic institutions to inform and enhance the
curriculum of the DAU.
(6) The extent to which the DAU uses commercially
available training, including an identification of
opportunities for the DAU to use certifications,
including certifications with a narrow focus that can
be quickly obtained and combined with other such
certifications to obtain a more comprehensive
qualification.
(7) The use of experiential learning platforms by the
DAU, including training simulators or gaming
approaches, in order to accelerate the development of
the acquisition workforce on the full range of
potential acquisition scenarios and the relevant
authorities allowed by law.
(8) The use of field training opportunities by the
DAU to support the acquisition workforce in real world
use cases.
(c) Recommendations.--The Director of the Acquisition
Innovation Research Center shall use the assessment required
under this section and the objectives of the defense
acquisition system to provide to the Secretary of Defense
recommendations to strengthen the ability of the Department of
Defense to train and develop members of the acquisition
workforce.
(d) Report to Congress.--Not later than one year after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense
shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report
containing--
(1) a summary of the methodology used to conduct the
assessment under subsection (a) and activities carried
out as part of the assessment;
(2) the findings of the assessment conducted under
subsection (a) and the recommendations provided under
subsection (c);
(3) any actions necessary to ensure that DAU fulfills
its mission and provides training and development to
members of the acquisition workforce that aligns with
the objectives of the defense acquisition system; and
(4) any additional recommendations to improve all
aspects of the acquisition workforce, including
recruiting, retention, training, management, and
workforce composition.
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``Acquisition Innovation Research
Center'' means the acquisition research organization
within a civilian college or university that is
described under section 4142(a) of title 10, United
States Code.
(2) The term ``acquisition workforce'' has the
meaning given in section 101 of title 10, United States
Code.
SEC. 826. RESTRUCTURING OF PERFORMANCE EVALUATION METRICS FOR THE
ACQUISITION WORKFORCE.
(a) Establishment of Acquisition Workforce Key Performance
Objectives.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall implement
mandatory key performance objectives (in this section referred
to as ``KPOs'') for evaluating the performance of civilian
members of the acquisition workforce.
(b) KPO Requirements.--The KPOs implemented under subsection
(a) shall--
(1) include strategic outcome objectives and
workforce behavioral objectives for the workforce; and
(2) be developed in a manner that enables an
assessment of the degree of alignment between--
(A) the objectives of the defense acquisition
system established by section 3102 of title 10,
United States Code; and
(B) the prudent and appropriate use by a
member of the acquisition workforce of
innovative, risk-tolerant practices in
achieving those objectives.
(c) Strategic Outcome Objectives.--The strategic outcome
objectives for the acquisition workforce required by subsection
(b)(1) shall align with the objectives of the defense
acquisition system established pursuant to section 3102 of
title 10, United States Code, and shall address strategic
acquisition mission areas including--
(1) the expeditious delivery of capabilities to
enhance the operational readiness of the Armed Forces
and enable the missions of the Department of Defense;
(2) enabling and supporting the integration of
innovative solutions to enhance military effectiveness
and responsiveness to emerging threat;
(3) ensuring supply-chain and industrial-base
resilience and surge capabilities to support the
contingency and operational plans of the Department of
Defense;
(4) cultivation of a leadership and organizational
culture in the defense acquisition system that
encourages responsible risk-taking, collaboration, and
learning through failure; and
(5) workforce currency and continuous education,
including digital and artificial intelligence literacy
and technical proficiency necessary for an individual's
job function.
(d) Workforce Behavioral Objectives.--The workforce
behavioral objectives required by subsection (b)(1) shall be
designed to develop the critical skills and behaviors of
members of the acquisition workforce, including--
(1) the adoption of innovative acquisition
authorities and approaches;
(2) a preference for commercial products and services
and supporting market research of commercial or
emerging technologies;
(3) engagement with end users to incorporate feedback
into acquisition decisions and program adjustments;
(4) the ability to use iterative development cycles
and inform program tradeoffs, including discontinuing
or terminating the development of capabilities--
(A) that no longer align with approved
capability requirements or priorities; or
(B) are experiencing significant cost growth,
performance or technical deficiencies, or
delays in schedule;
(5) a pursuit of professional development to broaden
expertise and assume expanded responsibilities in
cross-functional initiatives; and
(6) the ability to overcome obstacles to prioritize
end-user outcomes in acquisition execution.
(e) Integration With Personnel Systems and Promotion
Boards.--The KPOs implemented under subsection (a) shall be
integrated into--
(1) annual performance appraisals for members of the
acquisition workforce;
(2) promotion, bonus, and assignment considerations
for acquisition workforce positions; and
(3) requirements for certification, training, and
continuing education under chapter 87 of title 10,
United States Code.
(f) Accelerating Workforce Development and Experience.--Not
later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this
Act, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under
Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and the
President of the Defense Acquisition University, shall identify
and initiate the use of experiential learning platforms,
including training simulators or gaming approaches, to
accelerate the development of the acquisition workforce on the
full range of acquisition situations and the relevant
authorities allowed by law.
(g) Acquisition Workforce Defined.--In this section, the term
``acquisition workforce'' has the meaning given such term in
section 101 of title 10, United States Code.
Subtitle D--Provisions Relating to Supply Chains and Domestic Sourcing
SEC. 831. APPLICABILITY OF BERRY AMENDMENT TO PROCUREMENT OF CERTAIN
SEAFOOD.
(a) In General.--Section 4862(g) of title 10, United States
Code, is amended--
(1) by striking ``Subsection (a)'' and inserting
``(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), subsection
(a)''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(2)(A) Paragraph (1) shall not apply with respect to the
procurement of seafood originating in a covered foreign
country, including procurement for use in military dining
facilities, galleys aboard United States naval vessels, and
procurement for resale in commissary stores, notwithstanding
the source of funds used for such procurement.
``(B) The Secretary of Defense may waive the requirements of
subparagraph (A) if such procurement would cause undue burden
to a naval vessel while at sea or in port at a foreign port, a
dining facility in a foreign country, a commissary, an
exchange, or a nonappropriated fund instrumentality located on
a military installation located outside the United States.
``(C) In this paragraph, the term `covered foreign country'
means The People's Republic of China, the Russian Federation,
the Islamic Republic of Iran, or the Democratic People's
Republic of Korea.''.
(b) Rulemaking.--The Secretary of Defense shall issue such
rules necessary to carry out this section and the amendments
made by this section.
(c) Applicability.--This section and the amendments made by
this section shall apply with respect to contracts entered into
on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 832. ENHANCEMENT OF DEFENSE SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCE AND SECONDARY
SOURCE QUALIFICATION.
(a) In General.--Section 865 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 10
U.S.C. 4811 note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``; and''
and inserting a semicolon;
(B) by redesignating paragraph (3) as
paragraph (4); and
(C) by inserting after paragraph (2) the
following new paragraph:
``(3) produce all critical readiness items of supply,
including those identified as having sole-source
dependencies, excessive lead times, unreasonable
pricing, or other supply chain deficiencies; and'';
(2) by redesignating subsections (f) through (j) as
subsections (g) through (k), respectively;
(3) by inserting after subsection (e) the following
new subsection:
``(f) Expedited Qualification Panels.--
``(1) Each Secretary of a military department shall
establish an Expedited Qualification Panel within the
military department under the jurisdiction of that
Secretary. Each Expedited Qualification Panel shall--
``(A) develop standardized templates for
expedited Source Approval Requests; and
``(B) not later than 14 days after receiving
an expedited Source Approval Request--
``(i) review the request; and
``(ii) based on tiered risk criteria,
make a determination with respect to
the request which shall consist of--
``(I) conditional approval,
which may be valid for up to 12
months;
``(II) full approval; or
``(III) disapproval of the
request.
``(2) In reviewing and making determinations with
respect to Source Approval Requests under paragraph
(1), an Expedited Qualification Panel may use the
services of designated engineering representatives or
equivalent third-party certified engineers when
appropriate.''; and
(4) by adding at the end the following new
subsection:
``(l) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `critical readiness items of supply'
has the meaning given the term in section 1733 of title
10, United States Code.
``(2) The term `non-safety critical items, or non-
mission critical items' includes the following items:
``(A) Major risk parts or systems the failure
of which is likely to cause structural damage
or significant mission degradation and requires
finite element modeling, fracture analysis,
comparison to similar parts, or similar
methods.
``(B) Minor risk parts and systems that only
have form, fit, and function requirements
verified by dimensional coordinate measuring
machines, go/no-go gauges, or similar methods.
``(C) Low risk parts and systems that are
consumable or non-critical, requiring material
certification, visual inspections, or similar
methods.
``(3) The term `safety critical items or mission
critical items' means parts or systems the failure of
which is likely to cause loss of control, catastrophic
failure, or loss of life, and require full
qualification, simulation, and physical testing with
Engineering Support Activity witnessing.''.
(b) Acceptance of Civil Aviation Authority Certification.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense may not
conduct a separate review and approval process for
aircraft parts and components and repair processes that
have been approved by a civil aviation authority under
a Parts Manufacturer Approval or Designated Engineering
Representative spare or repair certification and
approval processes unless--
(A) a written justification for such
additional review and approval process is
approved by the commander of a systems command
of a military service; and
(B) the Secretary submits such justification
to the congressional defense committees.
(2) Update to source approval request process.--Not
later than June 1, 2026, the Secretary of Defense shall
update the Defense Logistics Agency Source Approval
Request process to establish a uniform evaluation and
acceptance methodology, applicable across all military
services, pursuant to which spares or repairs with
civil aviation authority approval, as described in
paragraph (1), shall be qualified for use on military
aircraft that have a civil equivalent without requiring
an additional, separate certification from the
Department of Defense, regardless of whether such
spares or repairs are determined to be safety critical
items or mission critical items (as defined in section
865(l) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2025 (as added by subsection (a))).
SEC. 833. INTERIM NATIONAL SECURITY WAIVERS FOR SUPPLY CHAIN
ILLUMINATION EFFORTS.
(a) Eligibility for Interim National Security Waiver.--
(1) In general.--If a contractor, through the use of
supply chain illumination efforts, discovers a
noncompliant item in a supply chain and promptly
discloses that discovery to the program manager
responsible for such supply chain, the contractor shall
be eligible for a waiver described in subsection (b) to
deliver an end item subject to the requirements of this
section.
(2) Disclosures.--A disclosure described in paragraph
(1) may include a disclosure resulting from supply
chain illumination efforts conducted by the contractor,
a subcontractor, or by a third-party entity acting on
behalf of the contractor or subcontractor to increase
supply chain transparency. Discoveries of non-
compliance by the United States Government is not a
disclosure described under paragraph (1).
(b) Interim National Security Waiver.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense or the
Secretary concerned (as defined in section 101 of title
10, United States Code) may issue an interim national
security waiver under this section to allow a
contractor to--
(A) accept delivery of an end item that
contains a noncompliant item if the program
manager determines the noncompliant item does
not represent a security, safety, or flight
risk; and
(B) make payment for the delivery of the end
item.
(2) Delegation.--The authority to issue a waiver
under paragraph (1) may be delegated--
(A) to the service acquisition executive of
the military department responsible for the
acquisition program concerned; or
(B) if the end item is used in acquisition
programs of more than one military department,
to the Deputy Secretary of Defense or the Under
Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment.
(c) Requirements for Interim National Security Waivers.--
(1) Written determination.--An interim national
security waiver issued under this section shall be
include written determination with the following:
(A) The preliminary facts and circumstances
regarding the identified noncompliant item and
the likely cause for noncompliance.
(B) The types of end items to which the
waiver applies, including any additional items
currently being evaluated for potential
noncompliance with statutes listed in
subsection (g).
(C) A determination that any identified
noncompliant items in an end item to which the
waiver applies and any additional item being
evaluated for potential noncompliance do not
represent a security, safety, or flight risk.
(D) An assessment of program risk due to the
acceptance and use of an end item that contains
a noncompliant item to be procured under the
waiver.
(2) Submission to congress.--A written determination
under this subsection shall be submitted to the
congressional defense committees not later than five
days after the date on which a waiver is issued for the
end item that is the subject of such determination.
(d) Contractor Responsibility.--A contractor receiving a
waiver under this section shall develop and implement a
corrective plan to ensure future compliance and demonstrate
procurement of the noncompliant item was neither willful nor
knowing, as determined by the program manager described in
subsection (a). With respect to future deliveries of an end
item for which a waiver was granted under this section, the
contractor shall use reasonably expedient means to qualify an
alternative compliant supplier, where available, for
noncompliant items contained in such end item.
(e) Termination; Applicability.--The authority to issue an
interim national security waiver under this section shall
expire on January 1, 2028. A waiver issued before such date
shall apply with respect to any contract for procurement of an
end item entered into one or before such date.
(f) Briefings.--Not later than April 1, 2026, and April 1,
2027, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services
of the Senate and House of Representatives a briefing on
waivers issued under this section and corrective action plans
of contractors to ensure future compliance with existing
authorities.
(g) Noncompliant Item Defined.--In this section, the term
``noncompliant item'' means an item covered by one or more of
the following provisions of law:
(1) Section 4863 of title 10, United States Code,
relating to a requirement to buy strategic materials
critical to national security from American sources.
(2) Section 4872 of title 10, United States Code,
relating to a prohibition on acquisition of sensitive
materials from non-allied foreign nations.
(3) Section 4873 of title 10, United States Code,
relating to additional requirements pertaining to
printed circuit boards.
(4) Section 1211 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 (Public Law 109-
163; 10 U.S.C. 4651 note prec.), relating to a
prohibition on procurements from Chinese military
companies.
(5) Section 805 of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C.
4651 note prec.), relating to a prohibition on
procurements related to entities identified as Chinese
military companies operating in the United States.
(6) Section 154 of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C.
4651 note prec.), relating to a prohibition on
availability of funds for procurement of certain
batteries.
(7) Section 244 of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C.
4651 note prec.), relating to a limitation on sourcing
chemical materials for munitions from certain
countries.
SEC. 834. STRATEGY TO ELIMINATE ACQUISITION OF OPTICAL GLASS FROM
CERTAIN NATIONS.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall develop and
implement a strategy to eliminate the reliance of the
Department of Defense on any covered nation to acquire optical
glass or optical systems by January 1, 2030.
(b) Strategy Requirements.--The strategy required by
subsection (a) shall--
(1) identify the current requirements of the
Department of Defense for optical glass and optical
systems and estimate the projected requirements of the
Department for optical glass and optical systems
through the year 2040;
(2) identify the sources of optical glass or optical
systems used to meet the requirements described in
paragraph (1), including any sources of optical glass
or optical systems produced in a covered nation; and
(3) identify actions to be taken by the Secretary of
Defense to ensure the defense industrial base is able
to meet the needs of the Department for optical glass
and optical systems.
(c) Implementation.--Not later than 270 days after the date
of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
implement the strategy required by subsection (a).
(d) Briefing and Report.--
(1) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense
shall provide to the congressional defense committees a
briefing on the strategy required by subsection (a),
including an identification of any changes to funding
or policy required to fully implement the strategy.
(2) Interim report on implementation.--Not later than
March 15, 2027, the Secretary of Defense shall submit
to the congressional defense committees a report on the
progress of the implementation of the strategy required
by subsection (a), including an identification of any
risk to the ability of the Secretary to eliminate the
reliance of the Department of Defense on any covered
nation to acquire optical glass or optical systems by
January 1, 2030.
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered nation'' means--
(A) the Democratic People's Republic of North
Korea;
(B) the People's Republic of China;
(C) the Russian Federation;
(D) the Republic of Belarus; and
(E) the Islamic Republic of Iran.
(2) The term ``optical glass'' means glass used in
optical lenses, prisms, or mirrors.
(3) The term ``optical system'' means an arrangement
of optical components, including optical glass, that
manipulates light to produce a specific outcome.
SEC. 835. STRATEGY TO ELIMINATE SOURCING OF COMPUTER DISPLAYS FROM
CERTAIN NATIONS.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall develop and
implement a strategy to eliminate the reliance of the
Department of Defense on any covered nation for the acquisition
of computer displays by January 1, 2030.
(b) Strategy Requirements.--The strategy required by
subsection (a) shall--
(1) identify the current requirements of the
Department of Defense for computer displays and
estimate the projected requirements of the Department
for computer displays through the year 2040;
(2) identify the sources of computer displays used to
meet the current requirements of the Department
described in paragraph (1), including any sources of
computer displays produced in a covered nation; and
(3) identify actions to be taken by the Secretary of
Defense to ensure the defense industrial base is able
to meet the needs of the Department for computer
displays without any reliance on a covered nation not
later January 1, 2030.
(c) Implementation.--Not later than 270 days after the date
of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall begin
implementing the strategy required by subsection (a).
(d) Briefing and Report.--
(1) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense
shall submit to the congressional defense committees a
briefing on the strategy required by subsection (a),
including an identification of any changes to funding
or policy required to eliminate the reliance of the
Department of Defense on any covered nation to acquire
computer displays by January 1, 2030.
(2) Interim report on implementation.--Not later than
March 15, 2027, the Secretary of Defense shall submit
to the congressional defense committees a report on the
progress of the implementation of the strategy required
by subsection (a), including an identification of any
risk to the ability of the Secretary to eliminate the
reliance of the Department of Defense on any covered
nation to acquire computer displays by January 1, 2030.
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered nation'' has the meaning given
such term in section 4872(f) of title 10, United States
Code.
(2) The term ``computer display'' means a device--
(A) that receives a digital output from a
computer and visually displays that output as
an electronic image; and
(B) is an end item (as defined in section
4863(m) of title 10, United States Code).
SEC. 836. VOLUNTARY REGISTRATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH COVERED SOURCING
REQUIREMENTS FOR COVERED PRODUCTS.
(a) In General.--Not later than January 1, 2027, the
Secretary of Defense shall establish and maintain a publicly
available online repository of information provided by an
offeror related to the compliance of a covered product with
covered sourcing requirements.
(b) Registration and Attestation Process.--In carrying out
subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall establish a
process under which an offeror may voluntarily submit to the
Secretary an attestation relating to the compliance of a
covered product with a covered sourcing requirement. Such
attestation shall--
(1) require an offeror to acknowledge liability for
making a false attestation in accordance with section
3729 of title 31, United States Code; and
(2) enable an offeror to register a covered product
with the Secretary of Defense by providing--
(A) a unique product identifier sufficient to
distinguish the covered product to be
registered from a similar covered product;
(B) a national stock number (if available), a
description of the covered product, or other
information related to the form, fit, or
function of the covered product; and
(C) an attestation, including relevant
documentation, of the compliance of a covered
product with one or more covered sourcing
requirements.
(c) Proof of Registration.--The Secretary of Defense shall
issue to an offeror that registers a covered product in
accordance with the process established under subsection (b) a
proof of registration associated with a unique product
identifier of the covered product.
(d) Availability of Information.--
(1) Compliance information.--The Secretary of Defense
shall make available the information necessary to
enable offerors to assess the compliance of a covered
product with a covered sourcing requirement.
(2) Resources.--The Secretary shall ensure that an
eligible entity has adequate resources to train
offerors about the requirements of this section and to
assist an offeror with the registration and attestation
process established under subsection (b).
(e) Encouraging Registration of Products.--The Secretary of
Defense shall establish policies and procedures to encourage
offerors to register covered products. These policies and
procedures shall ensure that--
(1) offerors are incentivized to disclose any
noncompliance with the requirements of this section,
with the goal of expanding the number of vendors with
products qualified for use by the Department of
Defense;
(2) with respect to any disclosure made under
paragraph (1), that such offeror is provided with
information and assistance to determine the actions
required to remedy such noncompliance in order to meet
the criteria to register the product concerned; and
(3) an offeror making such a disclosure will receive
a referral to the appropriate programs or offices of
the Department of Defense that are responsible for
strengthening the defense industrial base, promoting
domestic industry, and accelerating private investment
in supply chain technologies that are critical for
national security.
(f) Briefings.--
(1) Initial briefing.--Not later than May 1, 2026,
the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of
Representatives a briefing on--
(A) the process established under subsection
(b) to allow an offeror to voluntarily submit
an attestation of compliance of a covered
product in the repository; and
(B) the progress made in establishing the
repository required by subsection (a).
(2) Interim briefing.--
(A) In general.--Not later than May 1, 2027,
the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and
House of Representatives an interim briefing on
the establishment of the repository required by
subsection (a), the number and types of the
contractors seeking to register covered
products in such repository and volunteering to
submit attestations for compliance with
sourcing requirements under the process
established under subsection (b).
(B) Contents.--The briefing required by
subparagraph (A) shall include an assessment of
the feasibility of using the repository
required by subsection (a) to also serve as a
common platform for information routinely
required for supplier onboarding,
qualification, or due diligence review by the
Department of Defense or a prime contractor of
the Department, including--
(i) business registration, Data
Universal Numbering System number,
Commercial and Government Entity code
and federal tax identification number;
(ii) ownership and corporate
structure, including any parent company
or subsidiaries;
(iii) country of ownership;
(iv) small business size
classification and North American
Industry Classification System code, if
applicable; and
(v) compliance certifications,
including certifications for
cybersecurity, trade and export
controls, anti-corruption policy, and
traceability practices.
(3) Final briefing.--Not later than April 1, 2029,
the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of
Representatives a final briefing on the success of the
repository required under subsection (a) and the
process established under subsection (b), including
participation statistics and whether or not the
Secretary will continue to maintain the repository.
(g) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered product'' means a good offered
for purchase to the Secretary of Defense or as an item
of supply for a contractor performing on a contract
with the Department of Defense--
(A) by--
(i) a small business concern (as
defined under section 3 of the Small
Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)); or
(ii) a manufacturer of critical
readiness items of supply (as defined
in section 1733 of title 10, United
States Code); and
(B) that is subject to a covered sourcing
requirement.
(2) The term ``covered sourcing requirement'' means a
requirement under any of the following:
(A) Section 4863 of title 10, United States
Code.
(B) Section 4862 of title 10, United States
Code.
(C) Section 4864 of title 10, United States
Code.
(D) Chapter 83 of title 41, United States
Code.
(3) The term ``eligible entity'' means an eligible
entity carrying out activities pursuant to a
procurement technical assistance program funded under
chapter 388 of title 10, United States Code.
(4) The term ``item of supply'' has the meaning given
such term in section 108 of title 41, United States
Code.
SEC. 837. ACCELERATION OF QUALIFICATION OF COMPLIANT SOURCES.
(a) Establishment.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act--
(A) the Secretary of Defense shall establish
in the collaborative forum described in section
1844(a) of this Act a working group; and
(B) such working group shall develop
recommendations for--
(i) enhancing the exchange of
information between the Department of
Defense and contractors of the defense
industrial base about compliant
materials; and
(ii) accelerating the qualification
of such materials for use by the
Department of Defense and the
integration of such materials into the
supply chains of contractors of the
Department of Defense.
(2) Responsibilities.--The working group established
under paragraph (1) shall--
(A) identify processes for exchanging
information about compliant materials between
the Department of Defense and contractors of
the defense industrial base while maintaining
appropriate safeguards of commercially
proprietary information;
(B) identify processes and procedures to
streamline the identification, testing, and
qualification of compliant sources and
compliant materials;
(C) seek to reduce the unnecessary
application of requirements that are specific
to a single Armed Force for identification,
testing, and qualification of compliant sources
and compliant material;
(D) provide a forum for the Army, Navy, Air
Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force and other
elements of the Department of Defense to share
technical and supply chain data related to
requirements for covered materials;
(E) identify compliant sources at each step
of the supply chain, to the extent that such
supply chains are subject to subchapter III of
chapter 385 of title 10, United States Code;
(F) at least once a quarter, publish for the
members of the working group and for the Under
Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment, a list of compliant sources for
each critical material, including a general
description of what step of the supply chain in
which each compliant source is participating,
if any;
(G) develop and recommend processes to enable
the Department of Defense to rapidly identify,
qualify, and integrate compliant materials into
programs of the Department at scale;
(H) seek to reduce future requirements for
critical materials in defense systems by
encouraging contractors of the Department of
Defense to design and develop systems that use
commercially available critical materials, when
such materials are capable of meeting mission
needs;
(I) seek input from small and nontraditional
contractors and ensure the working group
considers the unique attributes of such
businesses in carrying out the responsibilities
of the working group under this subsection;
(J) develop and provide recommendations to
reduce impediments or disincentives for a
supplier of an end item to the Department of
Defense to revise a supply chain agreement or
other arrangement to eliminate the reliance of
the supplier on noncompliant sources;
(K) any other matters assigned to the working
group by the Secretary; and
(L) provide the Secretary with timely
recommendations developed pursuant to this
section.
(b) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``compliant source'' means an entity
engaged in the production, manufacture, or distribution
of a critical material that is compliant with the
requirements of subchapter III of chapter 385 of title
10, United States Code.
(2) The term ``compliant material'' means critical
material that is sourced from a compliant source.
(3) The term ``critical material'' means a material
subject to sourcing restrictions under subchapter III
of chapter 385 of title 10, United States Code.
(4) The term ``end item'' has the meaning given such
term in section 4863 of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 838. ASSESSMENT OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE OWNED BY THE DEPARTMENT
OF DEFENSE DEPENDENT ON FOREIGN MATERIALS OR
COMPONENTS.
(a) List of Certain Critical Infrastructure.--Not later than
January 1, 2027, the Secretary of Defense shall--
(1) list all critical infrastructure that relies on
materials or components the origin of which is a
foreign entity of concern; and
(2) acting through the Assistant Secretary of Defense
for Industrial Base Policy, conduct a risk assessment
of the materials or components included in the list
under paragraph (1).
(b) Coordination.--In conducting the risk assessment under
subsection (a)(2), the Assistant Secretary of Defense for
Industrial Base Policy coordinate with the head of the Mission
Assurance Office of the Office of the Under Secretary of
Defense for Policy.
(c) Resources.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure
sufficient time and resources are provided for the hiring and
training of personnel to conduct the risk assessment required
subsection (a)(2) analysis before the submission of the first
briefing required under subsection (e).
(d) Risk Assessment.--The risk assessment required by
subsection (a) shall include--
(1) an evaluation of the dependence of high-risk
critical infrastructure on materials or components the
origin of which is a foreign entity of concern;
(2) an evaluation of vulnerability to supply chain
disruption during a national emergency to high-risk
critical infrastructure, including industrial control
systems;
(3) an assessment of the resilience and capacity of
high-risk critical infrastructure to support mission-
critical operations and readiness during a national
emergency;
(4) an identification of the location of design,
manufacturing, and packaging facilities for materials
or components described in subsection (a)(2); and
(5) an assessment of the manufacturing capacity of
the United States to replace materials or components
described in subsection (a)(2), including--
(A) gaps in domestic manufacturing
capabilities, including nonexistent, extinct,
threatened, and single point-of-failure
capabilities;
(B) supply chains with single points of
failure and limited resiliency; and
(C) economic factors, including global
competition, that threaten the viability of
domestic manufacturers.
(e) Focused Analysis.--The Secretary may initially limit risk
assessment required by subsection (a) to a subset of the most
critical assets identified by the head of the Mission Assurance
Office, such as those assets determined to be essential to a
contingency in the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility, to
ensure a focused analysis.
(f) Briefing Required.--Not later than 180 days after date of
completion of the risk assessment required by subsection (a),
and annually thereafter until the date that is five years after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense
shall provide to the congressional defense committees a
classified briefing that includes--
(1) findings on the traceability and provenance of
materials or components described in subsection (a)(2);
(2) strategies to strengthen the resilience and
readiness of critical infrastructure; and
(3) recommendations for critical infrastructure
supply chain resilience and manufacturing activities,
including--
(A) modifications to procurement policies to
reduce reliance on high-risk supply chains; and
(B) other matters the Secretary determines
appropriate, including success stories or case
studies of Departmental actions to mitigate
foreign entity of concern-related risks.
(g) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``critical infrastructure'' means any
system or asset owned by the Department of Defense so
vital to the United States that the degradation or
destruction of such system or asset would have a
debilitating impact on national security, including
economic security and public health or safety.
(2) The term ``foreign entity of concern'' means--
(A) the People's Republic of China;
(B) the Democratic People's Republic of
Korea;
(C) the Russian Federation;
(D) the Islamic Republic of Iran; and
(E) any other entity determined by the
Secretary of Defense to present material risk
to the national security interests of the
United States.
Subtitle E--Prohibitions and Limitations on Procurement
SEC. 841. REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO LONG-TERM CONCESSIONS AGREEMENTS
WITH CERTAIN RETAILERS.
(a) Assessment of Established Agreements.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary of
Defense shall review each long-term concessions
agreement to identify any such agreements with a
retailer that is controlled by a covered nation that
permit such retailer to operate or conduct business
through a physical location on a covered military
installation.
(2) Termination of certain concessions agreements.--
(A) In general.--Not later than 30 days after
making the determinations described in
subparagraph (B) with respect to a long-term
concessions agreement with a retailer, the
Secretary of Defense shall terminate such long-
term concessions agreement unless the Secretary
waives this paragraph with respect to such
retailer in accordance with section 4664(b) of
title 10, United States Code, as added by this
section.
(B) Determinations described.--The
determinations described in this subparagraph
are, with respect to a long-term concessions
agreement--
(i) a determination that the retailer
that is a party to such long-term
concessions agreement is controlled by
a covered nation based on an assessment
required by paragraph (1); and
(ii) a determination that an
exception under section 4664(c) of
title 10, United States Code, as added
by this section, would not apply with
respect to such long-term concessions
agreement with such retailer if such
retailer entered into such long-term
concessions agreement on or after the
date of the enactment of this section.
(3) Briefing.--Upon completing the review required by
paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense shall provide
the Committees on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives and Senate a briefing on the findings
of such review and a summary of the actions taken to
implement the requirements of section 4664 of title 10,
United States Code, as added by this section.
(4) Controlled by a covered nation; covered military
installation; long-term concessions agreement; retailer
defined.--The terms ``controlled by a covered nation'',
``covered military installation'', ``long-term
concessions agreement'', and ``retailer'' have the
meanings given such terms, respectively, in section
4664 of title 10, United States Code, as added by this
section.
(b) In General.--Chapter 363 of title 10, United States Code,
is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 4664. Requirements relating to long-term concessions agreements
with certain retailers
``(a) Prohibition on Contracting With Certain Retailers.--
Except as provided by subsections (b) and (c), the Secretary of
Defense may not renew, extend, or enter into a long-term
concessions agreement with a retailer that is controlled by a
covered nation to permit such retailer to operate or conduct
business through a physical location on a covered military
installation.
``(b) Waiver.--(1) The Secretary may waive the requirements
of subsection (a) with respect to a long-term concessions
agreement with a retailer if the Secretary determines that--
``(A) the goods or services to be provided by the
retailer under such long-term concessions agreement are
vital for the welfare and morale of members of the
Armed Forces and no reasonable alternatives exist; and
``(B) the Secretary has implemented adequate measures
to mitigate any potential national security risks of
the retailer.
``(2) Not later than 30 days after each use of the waiver
authority under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall provide to
the Committees on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives and Senate a justification for such waiver and
a description of any risk mitigation strategies described in
paragraph (1)(B).
``(c) Exceptions.--Subsection (a) does not apply with respect
to a long-term concessions agreement with a retailer if--
``(1) such retailer has received a determination from
the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United
States (in this section referred to as the `Committee')
that there are no unresolved national security concerns
with respect to the retailer in connection to a matter
submitted to the Committee and which the Committee
concluded all action pursuant to section 721 of the
Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4565); or
``(2) such retailer is organized under the laws of
the United States or any jurisdiction of the United
States and is operated by citizens of the United States
and the products offered for sale by such retailer on
the covered military installation under such long-term
concessions agreement are not produced in a covered
nation.
``(d) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `controlled by a covered nation'
means, with respect to a retailer--
``(A) that the retailer is organized under
the laws of a covered nation or any
jurisdiction within a covered nation;
``(B) that the government of a covered
nation--
``(i) owns 50 percent or more of the
shares of the retailer; or
``(ii) otherwise owns the controlling
interest in such retailer; or
``(C) that the retailer is subject to the
direct control of the government of a covered
nation.
``(2) The term `covered military installation' means
a military installation (as defined in section 2801 of
this title) located in the United States.
``(3) The term `covered nation' has the meaning given
in section 4872 of this title.
``(4) The term `long-term concessions agreement'
means a contract, subcontract, or other agreement,
including a lease agreement or licensing agreement, to
operate a business through a physical location on a
covered military installation entered into by--
``(A) the Secretary of Defense or a Secretary
of a military department and a person; or
``(B) a person and a nonappropriated fund
instrumentality.
``(5) The term `retailer' means a person that
operates or seeks to operate a business providing goods
or services on a covered military installation under a
contract, subcontract, or other agreement, including a
lease agreement or licensing agreement, with--
``(A) a nonappropriated fund instrumentality;
``(B) the Secretary of Defense; or
``(C) a Secretary of a military
department.''.
SEC. 842. PROHIBITION ON ACQUISITION OF ADVANCED BATTERIES FROM CERTAIN
FOREIGN SOURCES.
(a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 385 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
following new section:
``Sec. 4865. Prohibition on acquisition of advanced batteries composed
of materials from certain foreign sources
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall procure
advanced batteries and cells whose functional cell components
and technology, whether as end items or embedded within
warfighting and support systems, are not owned, sourced,
refined, or produced from a foreign entity of concern.
``(b) Applicability.--This section applies to all new
acquisition programs on January 1, 2028, standard batteries on
January 1, 2029, and for existing acquisition programs on
January 30, 2031.
``(c) Exceptions.--
``(1) Sourcing and production compliance.--
``(A) In general.--Subsection (a) does not
apply to an advanced battery or cell of an
advanced battery if--
``(i) the final assembly of such
advanced battery or cell is carried out
by an entity other than a foreign
entity of concern;
``(ii) functional cell components
comprising more than 95 percent of the
costs of the functional cell components
of such advanced battery or cell are
from sources other than foreign
entities of concern; and
``(iii) such advanced battery or cell
is produced without technology licensed
from a foreign entity of concern.
``(B) Recycled source determination.--For the
purposes of subparagraph (A)(ii), any material
or component from an entity that has been
recycled and reprocessed domestically is
considered to originate from that entity
regardless of origin.
``(2) Excluded batteries.--Subsection (a) does not
apply to a battery or cell of a battery that is--
``(A) acquired for use in a cell phone,
laptop, personal electronic device, or medical
equipment intended for use in an office,
administrative, hospital, or non-combat
environment;
``(B) commercially available off-the-shelf
item for use only in the maintenance of
equipment; or
``(C) acquired for research, development,
testing, and evaluation by the Department of
Defense.
``(3) Waiver.--
``(A) In general.--The Secretary of Defense
may waive the limitations specified in
subsection (a) for a specific system or battery
for one year if--
``(i) the Secretary determines that a
satisfactory quality and sufficient
quantity such advanced battery or cell
that are not subject to such
prohibition cannot be acquired as and
when needed by the Department of
Defense at reasonable costs; or
``(ii) in the case of an advanced
battery or cell that is a component of
a warfighting or support system,
sufficient documentation exists to show
that such advanced battery or cell is
not a functional enabler of operational
capability for such system and such
advanced battery or cell poses no risk
to the security of or sourcing for such
system.
``(B) Delegation.--The Secretary of Defense
may delegate the authority under subparagraph
(A) only to the Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment.
``(d) Report.--Not later than December 1, 2028, and not less
frequently than once every three years thereafter until the
date that is twelve years after the date of the enactment of
this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the
congressional defense committees a briefing on the status of
meeting the requirements under subsection (a).
``(e) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `new acquisition program' means a
defense acquisition program that has not reached the
initiation of the engineering and manufacturing
development phase, or an equivalent phase of
development, including a defense acquisition program
that has not undergone a formal Milestone B approval or
equivalent decision point, before the date of the
enactment of this Act.
``(2) The term `existing acquisition program' means a
defense acquisition program that has reached the
initiation of the engineering and manufacturing
development phase, or an equivalent phase of
development, including a defense acquisition program
that has undergone a formal Milestone B approval or
equivalent decision point, before the date of the
enactment of this Act.
``(3) The term `functional cell component' means the
cathode materials, anode materials, separators, anode
foils, and other functional materials of an advanced
battery that contribute to the chemical processes
necessary for energy storage, including solvents,
additives, electrolyte salts, and internal safety
devices.
``(4) The `foreign entity of concern' has the meaning
given such term under section 40207(a) of the
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (42 U.S.C.
18741(a)), and includes entities specified in section
154 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 4651
note prec.).
``(5) The term `standard battery' means a battery
that used in more than one weapons system and are not
managed by one portfolio acquisition executive.''.
(b) Applicability.--Section 4865 of title 10, United States
Code, as added by subsection (a), shall apply only with respect
to contracts or other agreements entered into after the date of
the enactment of this Act.
(c) Implementation.--Not later than 180 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
revise the Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal
Acquisition Regulation to incorporate the requirements of this
section 4865 of title 10, United States Code, as added by
subsection (a).
SEC. 843. APPLICATION OF NATIONAL SECURITY WAIVER FOR STRATEGIC
MATERIALS SOURCING REQUIREMENT TO SENSITIVE
MATERIALS.
Section 4872 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) by striking ``subsection (c) or
subsection (e)'' and inserting ``subsections
(c) and (e)''; and
(B) in paragraph (1), by striking
``subsection (c)'' and inserting ``subsections
(c) and (e)''; and
(2) in subsection (e)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``of the
Secretary''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(3) Application of national security waiver for
strategic materials.--If the Secretary of Defense or
the authorized delegate has made a determination under
subsection (k) of section 4863 of this title for a
national security waiver of the restrictions under
subsection (a) of that section for a specific end item,
the Secretary or authorized delegate may apply that
waiver to the restrictions under subsection (a) of this
section for the same covered material or end item.''.
SEC. 844. PROHIBITION OF PROCUREMENT OF MOLYBDENUM, GALLIUM, OR
GERMANIUM FROM NON-ALLIED FOREIGN NATIONS AND
AUTHORIZATION FOR PRODUCTION FROM RECOVERED
MATERIAL.
(a) Amendments Related to Molybdenum.--
(1) Definition of covered material.--Section
4872(f)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(A) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``;
and'' and inserting a semicolon;
(B) in subparagraph (E), by striking the
period and inserting ``; and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
subparagraph:
``(F) molybdenum.''.
(2) Exceptions to prohibition.--Section 4872(c)(3) of
title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``; or''
and inserting a semicolon;
(B) in subparagraph (C)--
(i) by inserting ``or samarium-cobalt
magnet'' after ``neodymium-iron-boron
magnet''; and
(ii) by striking the period at the
end and inserting ``; or''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
subparagraph:
``(D) tantalum, tungsten, or molybdenum
produced from recycled material if the
contractor demonstrates to the Secretary that
the recycled material was produced outside of a
covered nation and the melting of the recycled
material and any further processing and
manufacturing of the recycled material takes
place in the United States or in the country of
a qualifying foreign government, as defined in
section 4863(m)(11) of this title.''.
(b) Amendments Related to Gallium and Germainum.--
(1) Definition of covered material.--Section
4872(f)(1) of title 10, United States Code, as amended
by subsection (a)(1), is further amended--
(A) in subparagraph (E), by striking ``;
and'' and inserting a semicolon;
(B) in subparagraph (F), as added by
subsection (a), by striking the period at the
end and inserting a semicolon; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
subparagraphs:
``(G) germanium; and
``(H) gallium.''.
(2) Exceptions to prohibition.--Section 4872(c)(3)(D)
of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection
(a)(2), is amended by striking ``or molybdenum'' and
inserting ``molybdenum, gallium, or germanium''.
(3) Effective date.--The amendments made by
paragraphs (1) and (2) shall take effect on the date
that is two years after the date of the enactment of
this Act.
SEC. 845. MODIFICATIONS TO CERTAIN PROCUREMENTS FROM CERTAIN CHINESE
ENTITIES.
Section 805 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 4651 note prec.)
is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(1)--
(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``or''
at the end;
(B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the
period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
subparagraph:
``(C) provide a grant, loan, or loan
guarantee to an entity described in paragraph
(2).''; and
(2) in subsection (b), by striking ``prohibition
under subsection (a)(1)(B)'' and inserting
``prohibitions under subparagraphs (B) and (C) of
subsection (a)(1)''.
SEC. 846. MODIFICATIONS TO PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH PERSONS THAT
HAVE FOSSIL FUEL OPERATIONS WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF
THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION OR THE RUSSIAN ENERGY
SECTOR.
Section 804 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 4651 note prec.)
is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by striking ``with any person
that is or that has fossil fuel
business operations with a person'' and
inserting ``with any entity or
individual that is or that knowingly
has fossil fuel business operations
with an entity or individual'';
(ii) by striking ``not less than 50
percent'' and inserting ``majority'';
and
(iii) in subparagraph (B), by
striking ``operates'' and inserting
``has fossil fuel business
operations''; and
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking the
``person'' and inserting ``entity or
individual'';
(2) in subsection (b)(3)--
(A) by striking ``a person'' and inserting
``an entity or individual''; and
(B) by inserting ``, including by general
license,'' after ``Department of the
Treasury''; and
(3) in subsection (e)--
(A) in paragraph (2)(B)--
(i) by redesignating clauses (ii) and
(iii) as clauses (iii) and (iv),
respectively; and
(ii) by inserting after clause (i)
the following new clause:
``(ii) activities related to
fulfilling contracts with a fossil fuel
company that has fossil fuel business
operations in the Russian Federation
that were entered into prior to the
date of the enactment of this section,
provided that such contracts are not--
``(I) extended beyond the
established period of
performance for such contract,
including through the execution
of any available option, task
order, or modification; or
``(II) renewed;'';
(B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``a
person'' and inserting ``an entity or
individual''; and
(C) in paragraph (4)--
(i) in the heading, by striking
``Person'' and inserting ``Entity or
individual''; and
(ii) by striking ``The term `person'
'' and inserting ``The term `entity or
individual' ''.
SEC. 847. PROHIBITING THE PURCHASE OF PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES OR INVERTERS
FROM FOREIGN ENTITIES OF CONCERN.
(a) In General.--None of the funds authorized to be
appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal
year 2026 for the Department of Defense may be used to enter
into a contract for the procurement of photovoltaic cells,
modules, or inverters manufactured by a foreign entity of
concern (as defined by section 9901(8) of the William M. (Mac)
Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2021 (15 U.S.C. 4651(8)).
(b) Waiver Authority.--The Secretary of Defense may waive
subsection (a) if the Secretary--
(1) determines that there is no alternative source of
photovoltaic cells, modules, or inverters other than
from a foreign entity of concern;
(2) determines there is no national security risk
posed by the use of photovoltaic cells, modules, or
inverters manufactured by a foreign entity of concern;
and
(3) submits a certification of such determination in
writing to the congressional defense committees not
later than 30 days before entering into a contract
described under such subsection.
(c) Limitation.--
(1) In general.--Subsection (a) shall apply only to
contracts regarding the direct procurement by the
Department of Defense of photovoltaic modules or
inverters and shall not apply to contracts involving
any third party financing arrangements, including
energy savings contracts and those involving privatized
military housing or assets that enhance combat
capability.
(2) Delayed effective date for assets that enhance
combat capability.--The prohibition under subsection
(a) shall not apply to assets that enhance combat
capability for a period of one year following the date
of the enactment of this Act, in order for the
Department of Defense to determine alternate supply
chains for such assets.
(d) Exemption for Certain Activities.--The prohibition under
subsection (a) shall not apply if the operation, procurement,
or contracting action is for the purposes of intelligence,
electronic warfare, and information warfare operations,
testing, analysis, and training.
SEC. 848. CLARIFICATION OF PROCUREMENT PROHIBITION RELATED TO
ACQUISITION OF MATERIALS MINED, REFINED, AND
SEPARATED IN CERTAIN COUNTRIES.
Section 844(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283) is amended--
(1) by striking ``Section 2533c'' and inserting
``Section 4872''; and
(2) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:
``(1) in subsection (a)--
``(A) in paragraph (1), by striking `; or'
and inserting a semicolon;
``(B) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking the
period at the end and inserting `; or'; and
``(C) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
`` `(3) enter into a contract for any covered
material mined, refined, or separated in any covered
nation.'; and''.
SEC. 849. PROHIBITION ON PROCUREMENT RELATED TO CERTAIN ADDITIVE
MANUFACTURING MACHINES.
(a) Prohibition on Agency Procurement.--Beginning on the date
that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act,
the Secretary of Defense may not enter into a contract for the
procurement of a covered additive manufacturing machine.
(b) Exception.--The prohibition under subsection (a) does not
apply to the procurement of additive manufacturing systems or
machines for the purposes of intelligence, electronic warfare,
or information warfare operations, testing, analysis, or
training.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``additive manufacturing machine'' means
a system of integrated hardware and software used to
carry out an additive manufacturing process, including
the deposition of material and the associated post-
processing steps as applicable.
(2) The term ``covered additive manufacturing
company'' means any of the following:
(A) Any entity that produces or provides
additive manufacturing machines and is included
on--
(i) the Consolidated Screening List
maintained by the International Trade
Administration of the Department of
Commerce; or
(ii) the civil-military fusion list
maintained under section 1260H of the
William M. (Mac) Thornberry National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 10
U.S.C. 113 note).
(B) Any entity that produces or provides
additive manufacturing machines and--
(i) is domiciled in a covered nation;
or
(ii) is subject to unmitigated
foreign ownership, control, or
influence by a covered nation, as
determined by the Secretary of Defense
in accordance with the National
Industrial Security Program (or any
successor to such program).
(3) The term ``covered additive manufacturing
machine'' means an additive manufacturing machine
manufactured by a covered additive manufacturing
company, and any related service or equipment provided
or manufactured, respectively, by such covered additive
manufacturing company.
(4) The term ``covered nation'' has the meaning given
such term in section 4872 of title 10, United States
Code.
SEC. 850. PHASE-OUT OF COMPUTER AND PRINTER ACQUISITIONS INVOLVING
ENTITIES OWNED OR CONTROLLED BY CHINA.
(a) In General.--In accordance with the phased implementation
in subsection (d) and except as provided by subsection (e), the
Secretary of Defense may not acquire any computer or printer if
the manufacturer, bidder, or offeror is a covered Chinese
entity.
(b) Prohibition on Indirect Sales.--The Secretary of Defense
shall ensure that the prohibition under subsection (a) applies
to indirect sales of computers and printers through
subsidiaries of a covered Chinese entity.
(c) Applicability.--This section shall apply only with
respect to contracts and other agreements entered into,
renewed, or extended after the date of the enactment of this
Act.
(d) Phased Implementation.--The Secretary may implement the
prohibition in subsection (a) with respect to the acquisition
of a computer or printer to the extent that--
(1) in fiscal year 2026, not less than 10 percent of
the total number of computers acquired by the
Department of Defense and not less than 10 percent of
the total number printers acquired by the Department
comply with such prohibition;
(2) in fiscal year 2027, not less than 25 percent of
the total number of computers acquired by the
Department and not less than 25 percent of the total
number printers acquired by the Department comply with
such prohibition;
(3) in fiscal year 2028, not less than 50 percent of
the total number of computers acquired by the
Department and not less than 50 percent of the total
number printers acquired by the Department comply with
such prohibition; and
(4) in fiscal year 2029 and each fiscal year
thereafter, not less than 100 percent of the total
number of computers acquired by the Department and not
less than 100 percent of the printers acquired by the
Department comply with such prohibition.
(e) Exception.--Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b), the
Secretary of Defense may acquire a computer or printer
described in subsection (a) to conduct testing, evaluation,
exfiltration, or reverse engineering missions on products or
capabilities of adversaries of the United States if such
computer or printer is not for operational use.
(f) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Computer.--The term ``computer''--
(A) means--
(i) an end user electronic, magnetic,
optical, electrochemical, or other high
speed data processing device performing
logical, arithmetic, or storage
functions, such as laptops, desktops,
and any physical computing equipment;
and
(ii) includes any data storage
facility or communications facility
directly related to or operating in
conjunction with such device; and
(B) does not include--
(i) an automated typewriter or
typesetter, a portable handheld
calculator, or other similar device; or
(ii) cloud-based services, including
virtual desktops and cellular
telephones.
(2) Covered chinese entity.--The term ``covered
Chinese entity'' means--
(A) an entity or a parent company of an
entity that is--
(i) identified by the Secretary of
Defense under section 1260H(a) of the
William M. (Mac) Thornberry National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2021 (10 U.S.C. 113 note) as a
Chinese military company;
(ii) included in the Non-SDN Chinese
Military-Industrial Complex Companies
List published by the Department of the
Treasury; or
(iii) both--
(I) included on--
(aa) the Entity List
set forth in Supplement
No. 4 to part 744 of
the Export
Administration
Regulations;
(bb) the Denied
Persons List as
described in section
764.3(a)(2) of the
Export Administration
Regulations; or
(cc) the Military End
User List set forth in
Supplement No. 7 to
part 744 of the Export
Administration
Regulations; and
(II) is either--
(aa) an agency or
instrumentality of the
People's Republic of
China;
(bb) an entity
headquartered in the
People's Republic of
China; or
(cc) directly or
indirectly owned or
controlled by an
agency,
instrumentality, or
entity described in
subparagraph (i) or
(ii); or
(B) an entity that the Secretary of Defense,
in consultation with the Director of the
National Intelligence or the Director of the
Federal Bureau of Investigation, determines to
be an entity owned, controlled, directed, or
subcontracted by, affiliated with, or otherwise
connected to, the Government of the People's
Republic of China.
(3) Printer.--The term ``printer''--
(A) means desktop printers, multifunction
printer copiers, and printer/fax combinations
taken out of service that may or may not be
designed to reside on a work surface, and
include various print technologies, including
laser and light-emitting diode
(electrographic), ink jet, dot matrix, thermal,
and digital sublimation, and ``multi-function''
or ``all-in-one'' devices that perform
different tasks, including copying, scanning,
faxing, and printing;
(B) includes floor-standing printers,
printers with optional floor stand, or
household printers; and
(C) does not include point of sale receipt
printers, calculators with printing
capabilities, label makers, or non-standalone
printers that are embedded into products not
described in subparagraph (A) or (B).
SEC. 851. PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH CERTAIN BIOTECHNOLOGY
PROVIDERS.
(a) In General.--The head of an executive agency may not--
(1) procure or obtain any biotechnology equipment or
service produced or provided by a biotechnology company
of concern; or
(2) enter into a contract, or extend or renew a
contract, with any entity that--
(A) uses biotechnology equipment or services
produced or provided by a biotechnology company
of concern and acquired after the applicable
effective date in subsection (c) in performance
of the contract with the executive agency; or
(B) enters into any contract the performance
of which such entity knows will require, in
performance of the contract with the executive
agency, the use of biotechnology equipment or
services produced or provided by a
biotechnology company of concern and acquired
after the applicable effective date in
subsection (c).
(b) Prohibition on Loan and Grant Funds.--The head of an
executive agency may not obligate or expend loan or grant funds
to, and a loan or grant recipient may not use loan or grant
funds to--
(1) procure, obtain, or use any biotechnology
equipment or services produced or provided by a
biotechnology company of concern; or
(2) enter into a contract, or extend or renew a
contract, with an entity described in subsection
(a)(2).
(c) Effective Dates.--
(1) Certain entities.--With respect to the
biotechnology companies of concern covered by
subsection (f)(2)(A), the prohibitions under
subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect 60 days after
the Federal Acquisition Regulation is revised pursuant
to subsection (h).
(2) Other entities.--With respect to the
biotechnology companies of concern covered by
subparagraph (B) or (C) of subsection (f)(2), the
prohibitions under subsections (a) and (b) shall take
effect 90 days after the Federal Acquisition Regulation
is revised pursuant to subsection (h).
(3) Rules of construction.--
(A) Exclusions.--Prior to the date that is
five years after a revision to the Federal
Acquisition Regulation pursuant to subsection
(h) that identifies a biotechnology company of
concern covered by subsection (f)(2),
subsections (a)(2) and (b)(2) shall not apply
to biotechnology equipment or services produced
or provided under a contract or agreement,
including previously negotiated contract
options, entered into before the applicable
effective date under paragraphs (1) and (2).
(B) Safe harbor.--The term ``biotechnology
equipment or services produced or provided by a
biotechnology company of concern'' shall not be
construed to refer to any biotechnology
equipment or services that were formerly, but
are no longer, produced or provided by
biotechnology companies of concern.
(d) Waiver Authorities.--
(1) Specific biotechnology exception.--
(A) Waiver.--The head of the applicable
executive agency may waive the prohibition
under subsections (a) and (b) on a case-by-case
basis--
(i) with the approval of the Director
of the Office of Management and Budget;
and
(ii) if such head submits a
notification and justification to the
appropriate congressional committees
not later than 30 days after granting
such waiver.
(B) Duration.--
(i) In general.--Except as provided
in clause (ii), a waiver granted under
subparagraph (A) shall last for a
period of not more than 365 days.
(ii) Extension.--The head of the
applicable executive agency, with the
approval of the Director of the Office
of Management and Budget, and in
coordination with the Secretary of
Defense, may extend a waiver granted
under subparagraph (A) one time, for a
period up to 180 days after the date on
which the waiver would otherwise
expire, if such an extension is in the
national security interests of the
United States and if such head submits
a notification and justification to the
appropriate congressional committees
not later than 10 days after granting
such waiver extension.
(2) Overseas health care services.--The head of an
executive agency may waive the prohibitions under
subsections (a) and (b) with respect to a contract,
subcontract, or transaction for the acquisition or
provision of health care services overseas on a case-
by-case basis--
(A) if the head of such executive agency
determines that the waiver is--
(i) necessary to support the mission
or activities of the employees of such
executive agency described in
subsection (e)(2)(A); and
(ii) in the interest of the United
States;
(B) with the approval of the Director of the
Office of Management and Budget, in
consultation with the Secretary of Defense; and
(C) if such head submits a notification and
justification to the appropriate congressional
committees not later than 30 days after
granting such waiver.
(e) Exceptions.--The prohibitions under subsections (a) and
(b) shall not apply to--
(1) any activity subject to the reporting
requirements under title V of the National Security Act
of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3091 et seq.) or any authorized
intelligence activities of the United States;
(2) the acquisition or provision of health care
services overseas for--
(A)(i) employees of the United States,
including members of the uniformed services (as
defined in section 101(a) of title 10, United
States Code), and dependents of such employees;
(ii) covered beneficiaries (as defined in
section 1072 of title 10, United States Code)
not otherwise described in clause (i); or
(iii) any other beneficiary if such
acquisition or provision is carried out or
administered by the head of a department or
agency of the Federal Government; or
(B) employees of contractors or
subcontractors of the United States--
(i) who are performing under a
contract that directly supports the
missions or activities of individuals
described in subparagraph (A)(i); and
(ii) whose primary duty stations are
located overseas or are on permissive
temporary duty travel overseas;
(3) the acquisition, use, or distribution of human
multiomic data, lawfully compiled, that is commercially
or publicly available; or
(4) the procurement of medical countermeasures,
medical products, and related supplies, including
ancillary medical supplies, in direct response to a
public health emergency declared pursuant to section
319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d).
(f) Evaluation of Certain Biotechnology Entities.--
(1) Entity consideration.--Not later than one year
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall
publish a list of the entities that constitute
biotechnology companies of concern based on a list of
suggested entities that shall be provided by the
Secretary of Defense in coordination with the Attorney
General, the Secretary of Health and Human Services,
the Secretary of Commerce, the Director of National
Intelligence, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the
Secretary of State, and the National Cyber Director.
(2) Biotechnology companies of concern defined.--In
this section, the term ``biotechnology company of
concern'' means any of the following:
(A) An entity that--
(i) is to any extent involved in the
manufacturing, distribution, provision,
or procurement of any biotechnology
equipment or service, as determined by
the process established in paragraph
(1); and
(ii) is identified in the annual list
published in the Federal Register by
the Department of Defense of Chinese
military companies operating in the
United States pursuant to section 1260H
of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry
National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283;
134 Stat. 3965; 10 U.S.C. 113 note).
(B) Any entity that is determined by the
process established in paragraph (1) to meet
the following criteria:
(i) Is subject to the administrative
governance structure, direction,
control, or operates on behalf of the
government of a foreign adversary;
(ii) Is to any extent involved in the
manufacturing, distribution, provision,
or procurement of a biotechnology
equipment or service; and
(iii) Poses a risk to the national
security of the United States based
on--
(I) engaging in joint
research with, being supported
by, or being affiliated with a
foreign adversary's military,
internal security forces, or
intelligence agencies;
(II) providing multiomic data
obtained via biotechnology
equipment or services to the
government of a foreign
adversary; or
(III) obtaining human
multiomic data via the
biotechnology equipment or
services without express and
informed consent.
(C) A subsidiary, parent, or successor of an
entity described in subparagraphs (A) or (B),
provided it meets the criteria set forth in
clauses (i) through (iii) of subparagraph (B),
as determined by the process established in
paragraph (1).
(3) Guidance.--Not later than 180 days after
publication of the list pursuant to paragraph (1), and
any update to the list pursuant to paragraph (4), the
Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in
coordination with the Secretary of Defense, the
Attorney General, the Secretary of Health and Human
Services, the Secretary of Commerce, the Director of
National Intelligence, the Secretary of Homeland
Security, the Secretary of State, and the National
Cyber Director, shall establish guidance as necessary
to implement the requirements of this section.
(4) Updates.--The Director of the Office of
Management and Budget, in coordination with or based on
a recommendation provided by the Secretary of Defense,
the Attorney General, the Secretary of Health and Human
Services, the Secretary of Commerce, the Director of
National Intelligence, the Secretary of Homeland
Security, the Secretary of State, and the National
Cyber Director, or upon receipt of a request pursuant
to paragraph (7), shall periodically, though not less
than annually, review and, as appropriate, add entities
to or remove entities from the list of biotechnology
companies of concern, and notify the appropriate
congressional committees of any such modifications.
(5) Notice of a designation and review.--
(A) In general.--A notice of a designation as
a biotechnology company of concern under
paragraph (2)(B) shall be issued to any
biotechnology company of concern named in the
designation--
(i) advising that a designation has
been made;
(ii) identifying the criteria relied
upon under such subparagraph and, to
the extent consistent with national
security and law enforcement interests,
the information that formed the basis
for the designation;
(iii) advising that, within 90 days
after receipt of notice, the
biotechnology company of concern may
submit information and arguments in
opposition to the designation;
(iv) describing the procedures
governing the review and possible
issuance of a designation pursuant to
paragraph (1); and
(v) where practicable, identifying
mitigation steps that could be taken by
the biotechnology company of concern
that may result in the rescission of
the designation.
(B) Congressional notification
requirements.--
(i) Notice of designation.--The
Director of the Office of Management
and Budget shall submit the notice
required under subparagraph (A) to the
Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs of the Senate and
the Committee on Oversight and
Government Reform of the House of
Representatives.
(ii) Information and argument in
opposition to designations.--Not later
than 7 days after receiving any
information and arguments in opposition
to a designation pursuant to
subparagraph (A)(iii), the Director of
the Office of Management and Budget
shall submit such information to the
Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs of the Senate and
the Committee on Oversight and
Government Reform of the House of
Representatives.
(6) No immediate public release.--Any designation
made under paragraph (1) or paragraph (4) shall not be
made publicly available until the Director of the
Office of Management and Budget, in coordination with
appropriate agencies, reviews all information submitted
under paragraph (5)(A)(iii) and issues a final
determination that a company shall remain listed as a
biotechnology company of concern.
(7) Removal requests.--If an entity on the list of
biotechnology companies of concern believes it no
longer meets the definition of a biotechnology company
of concern as described in paragraph (2), then it may
provide information and arguments to request removal
from the list of biotechnology companies of concern to
the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
The Director shall review such information and reply to
the entity within 90 days.
(g) Evaluation of National Security Risks Posed by Foreign
Adversary Acquisition of American Multiomic Data.--
(1) Assessment.--Not later than 270 days after the
enactment of this Act, the Director of National
Intelligence, in consultation with the Secretary of
Defense, the Attorney General of the United States, the
Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary
of Commerce, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the
Secretary of State, and the National Cyber Director,
shall complete an assessment of risks to national
security posed by human multiomic data from United
States citizens that is collected or stored by a
foreign adversary from the provision of biotechnology
equipment or services.
(2) Report requirement.--Not later than 30 days after
the completion of the assessment developed under
paragraph (1), the Director of National Intelligence
shall submit a report with such assessment to the
appropriate congressional committees.
(3) Form.--The report required under paragraph (2)
shall be in unclassified form, but may include a
classified annex.
(h) Regulations.--Not later than one year after the date of
establishment of guidance required under subsection (f)(3), and
as necessary for subsequent updates, the Federal Acquisition
Regulatory Council shall revise the Federal Acquisition
Regulation as necessary to implement the requirements of this
section.
(i) Reporting on Intelligence on Nefarious Activities of
Biotechnology Companies With Human Multiomic Data.--Not later
than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and
annually thereafter, the Director of National Intelligence, in
consultation with the heads of executive agencies, shall submit
to the appropriate congressional committees a report on any
intelligence in possession of such agencies related to
nefarious activities conducted by biotechnology companies with
human multiomic data. The report shall include information
pertaining to potential threats to national security or public
safety from the selling, reselling, licensing, trading,
transferring, sharing, or otherwise providing or making
available to any foreign country of any forms of multiomic data
of a United States citizen.
(j) No Additional Funds.--No additional funds are authorized
to be appropriated for the purpose of carrying out this
section.
(k) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term
``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
(A) the Committee on Armed Services, the
Select Committee on Intelligence, the Committee
on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs,
the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and
Pensions, the Committee on Commerce, Science,
and Transportation, and the Committee on
Foreign Relations of the Senate; and
(B) the Committee on Armed Services, the
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, the
Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on
Oversight and Government Reform, the Committee
on Energy and Commerce, and the Select
Committee on Strategic Competition between the
United States and the Chinese Communist Party
of the House of Representatives.
(2) Biotechnology equipment or service.--The term
``biotechnology equipment or service'' means--
(A) equipment, including genetic sequencers,
or any other instrument, apparatus, machine, or
device, including components and accessories
thereof, that is designed for use in the
research, development, production, or analysis
of biological materials as well as any
software, firmware, or other digital components
that are specifically designed for use in, and
necessary for the operation of, such equipment;
(B) any service for the research,
development, production, analysis, detection,
or provision of information, including data
storage and transmission related to biological
materials, including--
(i) advising, consulting, or support
services with respect to the use or
implementation of an instrument,
apparatus, machine, or device described
in subparagraph (A); and
(ii) disease detection, genealogical
information, and related services; and
(C) any other service, instrument, apparatus,
machine, component, accessory, device,
software, or firmware that is designed for use
in the research, development, production, or
analysis of biological materials that the
Director of the Office of Management and
Budget, in consultation with the heads of
executive agencies, as determined appropriate
by the Director of the Office of Management and
Budget, determines appropriate in the interest
of national security.
(3) Contract.--Except as the term is used under
subsection (b)(2) and subsection (c)(3), the term
``contract'' means--
(A) any contract subject to the Federal
Acquisition Regulation issued under section
1303(a)(1) of title 41, United States Code; or
(B) any transaction (other than a contract, a
grant, or a cooperative agreement) entered into
under section 4021 of title 10, United States
Code.
(4) Control.--The term ``control'' has the meaning
given to that term in section 800.208 of title 31, Code
of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulations.
(5) Executive agency.--The term ``executive agency''
has the meaning given the term ``Executive agency'' in
section 105 of title 5, United States Code.
(6) Foreign adversary.--The term ``foreign
adversary'' has the meaning given the term ``covered
nation'' in section 4872(f) of title 10, United States
Code.
(7) Multiomic.--The term ``multiomic'' means data
types that include genomics, epigenomics,
transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics.
(8) Overseas.--The term ``overseas'' means any area
outside of the United States, the Commonwealth of
Puerto Rico, or a territory or possession of the United
States.
(l) Compliance With Limitation on Drug Prices.--For the
purposes of section 1927(a)(1) of the Social Security Act (42
U.S.C. 1396r-8(a)(1)), a manufacturer is deemed to meet the
requirements of section 8126 of title 38, United States Code,
including the requirement of entering into a master agreement
with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under such section, if
the Secretary of Veterans Affairs determines that the
manufacturer would comply (and has offered to comply) with the
provisions of section 8126 of title 38, United States Code, and
would have entered into a master agreement under such section,
but for the prohibitions under subsections (a) and (b) of this
section.
Subtitle F--Industrial Base Matters
SEC. 861. AMENDMENTS TO THE PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
(a) Purposes.--Section 4952 of title 10, United States Code,
is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``; and'' and
inserting a semicolon;
(2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the
end and inserting ``; and''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(3) to foster innovation for the defense industrial
base and to diversify and expand the defense industrial
base.''.
(b) Authorization for Use of Funding From Other Federal
Agencies.--Section 4955 of such title is amended by adding at
the end the following new subsection:
``(e) Funding From Other Federal Agencies.--The Secretary may
accept and use funds from other Federal agencies and
departments for execution and administration of the program
authorized by this chapter.''.
(c) Increased Funding Limit for Bureau of Indian Affairs
Service Areas.--Section 4955(a)(4) of such title is amended by
striking ``$1,000,000'' and inserting ``$1,500,000''.
(d) Authority to Provide Certain Types of Technical
Assistance.--Section 4958 of such title is amended--
(1) in subsection (c)--
(A) in paragraph (3), by striking ``and'' at
the end;
(B) in paragraph (4), by striking and period
at the end and inserting ``; and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(5) under the AUKUS partnership (as defined in
section 1321 of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2024 (22 U.S.C. 10401).''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new
subsection:
``(d) The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment may--
``(1) provide assistance to an eligible entity that
is a center of excellence for the APEX Accelerator
Program of the Department of Defense (or a successor
program) to provide specialized expertise to business
entities outside of the geographic area served by the
center of excellence; and
``(2) may waive the government cost share restriction
in accordance with section 4954(f) of this chapter.''.
SEC. 862. REPEAL OF LIMITATIONS ON CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
EXECUTIVE AGENT AUTHORITY.
Section 1792 of the John S. McCain National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 132
Stat. 2238; 50 U.S.C. 4531 note) and section 226 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public
Law 115-91; 50 U.S.C. 4531 note) are repealed.
SEC. 863. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND URGENT INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES AND
CAPABILITIES INITIATIVE.
(a) Establishment.--The Commander of the United States
Special Operations Command shall carry out a pilot program,
subject to the authority, direction, and control of the
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low
Intensity Conflict, to be known as the ``USSOCOM Urgent
Innovative Technologies and Capabilities Initiative'' (in this
section referred to as the ``Initiative'') to accelerate the
research, development, testing, procurement, and initial
sustainment of innovative technologies and equipment that
enhance the operational capabilities of Special Operations
Forces to meet emerging mission requirements.
(b) Requirements.--The Commander shall--
(1) establish procedures for component special
operations units to submit requests to the Commander
for the inclusion of innovative technologies and
equipment in the Initiative; and
(2) use authorities under section 167(e)(4) of title
10, United States Code, to carry out the Initiative.
(c) Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than one year after the
date of the enactment of this section, and annually
thereafter for the duration of the Initiative, the
Commander of the United States Special Operations
Command and Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special
Operations and Low Intensity Conflict shall submit to
the congressional defense committees a report on the
implementation and effectiveness of the Initiative.
(2) Contents.--Each report shall include the
following:
(A) A summary of activities carried out under
the Initiative along with documentation of
planned expenditures.
(B) An assessment of the effect of innovative
technologies and equipment included in the
Initiative on the operational capabilities of
the United States Special Operations Command.
(C) Recommendations for the continuation,
expansion, or modification of the Initiative.
(D) A description of any challenges
encountered and lessons learned.
(E) A description of any action using
established procedures for a reprogramming of
funds in an amount greater than the approved
amount for such reprogramming, as established
by Congress, to carry out the Initiative.
(d) Sunset.--The authority to carry out the Initiative under
this section shall terminate on the date that is five years
after the date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 864. UNITED STATES-ISRAEL DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE WORKING GROUP.
(a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, acting through
the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
and in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall convene
a working group to be known as the ``United States-Israel
Defense Industrial Base Working Group'' to study--
(1) the potential for greater integration of the
defense industrial bases of the United States and
Israel; and
(2) the feasibility and advisability of including
Israel in the national technology and industrial base,
as defined in section 4801 of title 10, United States
Code.
(b) Protection of Sensitive Information.--Any activity
carried out pursuant to the authority provided by subsection
(a) shall be conducted in a manner that appropriately protects
sensitive information and the national security interests of
the United States and Israel.
(c) Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 120 days after
convening the United States-Israel Defense Industrial
Base Working Group, the Secretary of Defense, acting
through the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
and Sustainment and in consultation with the Secretary
of State, shall provide a report to the appropriate
congressional committees that takes into account the
results of the study conducted under subsection (a).
Such report shall include--
(A) an assessment of the feasibility and
advisability of including Israel in the
national technology and industrial base, and a
description of United States funding or legal
authorities required for such inclusion; and
(B) any description of United States funding
or legal authorities required for greater
integration of the defense industrial bases of
the United States and Israel, if so determined
to be advisable.
(2) Form.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall
be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a
classified annex.
(3) Appropriate congressional committees defined.--In
this subsection, the term ``appropriate congressional
committees'' means--
(A) the Committee on Armed Services and the
Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of
Representatives; and
(B) the Committee on Armed Services and the
Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.
SEC. 865. IMPROVING THE DOMESTIC TEXTILE AND INDUSTRIAL BASE.
(a) Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment Automated
Textile Manufacturing.--
(1) In general.--Subject to the availability of
appropriations, the Secretary of Defense, acting
through the Director of the Industrial Base Analysis
and Sustainment Office of the Department of Defense,
shall ensure that the Textile Automation to Enhance
Domestic Military Production program continues public-
private partnerships and investments into technological
advancement of the domestic textile and footwear
industrial base.
(2) Allowable investments.--The investments pursuant
to paragraph (1) may include--
(A) recapitalization of facilities related to
domestic textile and footwear development or
production;
(B) efficient vertical integration of such
existing facilities;
(C) expanding domestic production capacity of
textiles or footwear;
(D) implementing technological advancements
to improve efficiency and quality assurance of
domestic textiles or footwear; and
(E) any other investment that would encourage
the maturation and qualification of domestic
sources of textiles or footwear--
(i) to ensure competition and reduce
the reliance of the Department of
Defense on textiles and footwear from
foreign manufacturers for which an
exception granted under section 4862(c)
of title 10, United States Code,
applies; or
(ii) that the Assistant Secretary of
Defense for Industrial Base Policy
determines necessary for the health of
the industrial base.
(b) Defense Contract Management Agency Requirements.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall
prioritize ensuring that the Defense Contract
Management Agency has the necessary resources,
including personnel, to carry out the duties of the
Defense Contract Management Agency with respect to the
oversight of contracts of the Department of Defense.
(2) Briefing.--
(A) Not later than April 1, 2026, the
Secretary of Defense shall provide to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and
House of Representatives a briefing on the plan
of the Department of Defense to ensure that the
Defense Contract Management Agency has the
necessary resources, including personnel, to
carry out the duties of the Defense Contract
Management Agency with respect to oversight
travel of existing contracts of the Department
and prioritize oversight over the compliance
with section 4862 of title 10, United States
Code.
(B) The plan described in subparagraph (A)
shall include--
(i) to the extent available, an
analysis from a federally funded
research and development center on the
resources, including personnel,
required for the Defense Contract
Management Agency to enable the Defense
Contract Management Agency to carry out
the duties of the Defense Contract
Management Agency with respect to the
oversight of contracts of the
Department of Defense; and
(ii) a plan to ensure that, not later
than September 30, 2030, the Defense
Contract Management Agency has the
required resources, including
personnel, to effectively oversee the
compliance of the Department of Defense
with section 4862 of title 10, United
States Code.
(c) Defense Logistics Agency and Military Services
Contracting Requirements.--
(1) The Director of the Defense Logistics Agency in
coordination with the Secretary concerned for each
covered Armed Force, shall develop a strategy to
maximize the use of annual or, where applicable, multi-
year contracts by the Department of Defense for
acquisitions involving the domestic textile or footwear
industries to ensure the long-term stability and
predictability of the requirements of the Department
with respect to the goods or services acquired from
such industries.
(2) The Secretary concerned for each covered Armed
Force shall, on an annual basis, submit to the Director
of the Defense Logistics Agency the requirements of
such covered Armed Force for textiles and footwear for
the year and the funding necessary to meet such
requirements, subject to the availability of funds
authorized for such purpose.
(3)(A) The Secretary concerned for each covered Armed
Force shall aggregate data on the annual requirement of
each covered Armed Force for common items, to ensure
the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency can
maximize efficiency and cost effectiveness in the
acquisition of such common items.
(B) The data the Secretary concerned for a covered
Armed Force is required to aggregate under subparagraph
(A) shall include the requirements of the covered Armed
Force concerned for the upcoming fiscal year for common
items.
(C) The Secretary concerned for each covered Armed
Force shall aggregate the annual requirement of each
covered Armed Force common items and incorporate such
aggregate requirement into the next fiscal years
program objective memorandum process of such Armed
Force.
(4)(A) The Director of the Defense Logistics Agency
shall, to the maximum extent practicable, use the
aggregate data described in paragraph (3)(A) to execute
annual contracts for common items and textiles and
footwear required by only one of the covered Armed
Forces to support the long-term stability of the
domestic textile and footwear industries.
(B)(i) If the Director of the Defense Logistics
Agency does not receive the requirements and funding
described in paragraph (2) for a covered Armed Force
for a year, or such other information required for the
Director to acquire textiles and footwear meeting such
requirements for such year, the Director may waive
subparagraph (A) of this paragraph with respect to such
requirements.
(ii) Not later than 30 days after the date on which
the Director of the Defense Logistics Agencies issues a
waiver under clause (i), the Director shall submit to
the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and
House of Representatives a notice of such waiver,
including an explanation of the rational for granting
such waiver.
(5) In this section--
(A) the term ``covered Armed Force'' means
the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or
Space Force;
(B) the term ``common item'' mean a textile
or footwear required by more by than one of the
covered Armed Forces; and
(C) the term ``Secretary concerned'' has the
meaning given such term in section 101(a) of
title 10, United States Code.
(d) Expanding Competition and Sourcing in the Domestic
Textile and Footwear Industrial Base.--
(1) In general.--Not later than one year after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the
Defense Logistics Agency shall conduct an assessment of
the textile and footwear industrial base producing
textiles and footwear described in subsection (b) of
section 4862 of title 10, United States Code, that are
not subject to the prohibition under subsection (a) of
such section to assess the resilience of the supply
chain of the domestic textile and footwear industries.
(2) Contents.--The assessment required under
paragraph (1) shall include the following:
(A) An identification of the textile and
footwear goods supplied to the Department of
Defense by a single source.
(B) Data pertaining to past delays in the
delivery of textiles and footwear resulting
from rigidity in the supply chains of the
domestic textile and footwear industrial base,
including an assessment of any challenges
related to the capacity of the domestic textile
and footwear industrial base to meet any surge
or contingency requirements of the Department
of Defense for textiles or footwear.
(C) An analysis of the capability of the
domestic textile and footwear industrial base
to mitigate the risk posed by rigidity in the
supply chains of the domestic textile and
footwear industrial base and the challenges to
the domestic textile and footwear industrial
base meeting the surge and contingency
requirements of the Department of Defense for
textiles or footwear, including--
(i) opportunities for public-private
partnerships to enable recapitalization
of manufacturing lines or vertical
integration;
(ii) opportunities for increased
flexibility in production, including
adjustments to accommodate both
increases in requirements for textiles
or footwear and manufacturing of new or
different textiles or footwear; and
(iii) an assessment of any ongoing
research and development initiatives by
either the Department of Defense or
domestic industry to meet any
requirements for textiles or footwear
that are currently covered by a waiver
under section 4862(c) of title 10,
United States Code.
(D) An identification of any regulations or
processes of the Department of Defense impeding
the supply chain resilience of the domestic
textile and footwear industries.
(E) An identification of opportunities for
the Department of Defense to make additional
investments into the domestic textile and
footwear industries to increase production
capacity such industries, facilitate greater
competition, and reduce the reliance of the
Department on textiles and footwear from
foreign manufacturers for which an exception
granted under section 4862(c) of title 10,
United States Code, applies.
(e) Briefing Required.--
(1) In general.--Not later than September 30, 2026,
the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of
Representatives a briefing on the implementation of
subsections (a), (b), and (c) of this section and in
carrying out subsection (d).
(2) Contents.--The briefing required by paragraph (1)
shall include--
(A) an explanation of the progress made in
carrying out the requirements under subsections
(a) through (d);
(B) a timeline for completion of each such
requirement; and
(C) an identification of any barriers,
including any legislative authorities,
policies, and resource deficiencies, to
carrying out such requirements.
(f) Combat Boot Quality Assurance Program.--
(1) In general.--Not later than January 1, 2027, the
Secretary concerned for each covered Armed Force that
does not operate a program for certifying combat boots
as meeting uniform regulations regarding durability,
quality, and uniform standards shall establish in such
covered Armed Force a process to certify that combat
boots used by members of such covered Armed Force meet
uniform regulations regarding durability, quality, and
uniform standards.
(2) Study required.--
(A) The Secretary concerned for each covered
Armed Force shall conduct a study assessing the
service requirements for combat boots for such
covered Armed Force to determine the
requirements for certifying combat boots under
the program established in such covered Armed
Force under paragraph (1) as meeting uniform
regulations regarding durability, quality, and
uniform standards.
(B) The study required under subparagraph (A)
shall include an identification of--
(i) general requirements for wear,
durability and quality;
(ii) specialty-specific requirements
based on the duties and operating
environments of members of Armed
Forces; and
(iii) minimum requirements for
biomechanics for the health and
readiness of such members.
(3) Briefing required.--Not later than 180 days after
the date of the enactment of this section, and not less
frequently than every three months thereafter until the
Secretary concerned for a covered Armed Force
establishes the program required under paragraph (1) in
such covered Armed Force and completes the study
required under paragraph (2), such Secretary concerned
shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services for
the Senate and House of Representatives a briefing on
the progress towards establishing such program and
completing such study.
SEC. 866. CYBERSECURITY REGULATORY HARMONIZATION.
(a) In General.--Not later than June 1, 2026, the Secretary
of Defense, in coordination with the Chief Information Officer
of the Department of Defense, the Chief Information Officer of
each military department, and representatives from the service
acquisition executives of each military department, shall--
(1) harmonize the cybersecurity requirements
applicable to the defense industrial base across the
Department of Defense;
(2) reduce the number of such requirements that are
unique to a specific contract or other agreement of the
Department; and
(3) submit to the congressional defense committees a
report on the actions taken to carry out the
harmonization described in paragraph (1) and the
reduction described in paragraph (2).
(b) Requirements.--The harmonization required by subsection
(a)(1) shall ensure that processes and governance structures
exist and are sufficient to identify and eliminate duplicative
and inconsistent cybersecurity requirements and cybersecurity
requirements unique to single contracts, including--
(1) a process and governance structure for assessing
whether future proposed cybersecurity contractual
requirements for contracts or other agreements of the
Department of Defense are duplicative of other
applicable requirements of the Department of Defense
that are published in the Federal Register;
(2) a process for coordinating, centralizing,
approving, and publishing any proposed cybersecurity
requirement not published in the Federal Register; and
(3) a mechanism included in the process described in
paragraph (2) for ensuring the visibility to and input
from internal and external stakeholders.
(c) Reports Required.--
(1) In general.--Not later than December 31, 2026,
and annually thereafter for three years, the Chief
Information Officer of the Department of Defense shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report
describing the actions taken to implement subsections
(a) and (b), including the status of the harmonization
of contractual cybersecurity requirements and of
reducing cybersecurity requirements unique to single
contracts required by such sections.
(2) Elements.--Each report required by paragraph (1)
shall cover the most recently completed fiscal year
prior to the submission of the report and include--
(A) a description of any changes made during
the period covered by the report to the
processes and governance structures described
in subsection (b);
(B) a list of each contract or other
agreement of the Department of Defense entered
into during the period covered by the report
for which the Department sought to include a
cybersecurity requirement not published in the
Federal Register;
(C) for each contract or other agreement
included on the list required by subparagraph
(B), whether the Secretary of Defense approved
the inclusion of the cybersecurity requirement
for which such contract or other agreement was
included on such list and an explanation of the
reasoning of the Secretary for approving or
denying such inclusion; and
(D) such other matters as determined
necessary by the Chief Information Officer of
the Department of Defense.
SEC. 867. MODIFICATIONS TO DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE FUND.
(a) In General.--Section 4817 of title 10, United States
Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new
subsections:
``(g) Eligible Uses of Authorities.--(1) In General.--The
Secretary of Defense may use the authorities provided by this
section with respect to defense supply chains, including for
material, material production, components, subassemblies, and
finished products, testing and qualification, infrastructure,
facility construction and improvement, and equipment needed
directly for the following:
``(A) Castings and forgings.
``(B) Kinetic capabilities, including
sensors, targeting systems, and delivery
platforms.
``(C) Microelectronics.
``(D) Machine tools, including subtractive,
additive, convergent, stamping, forging,
abrasives, metrology, and other production
equipment.
``(E) Critical minerals, materials, and
chemicals.
``(F) The workforce of the defense industrial
base.
``(G) Advanced manufacturing (as defined in
section 4841(f)) capability and capacity of the
defense industrial base, including
manufacturing at or near the point of need in
the area of responsibility of the United States
Indo-Pacific Command.
``(H) Unmanned vehicles, including
subsurface, surface, land, air, single use, and
attritable unmanned vehicles and associated
launch and recovery platforms.
``(I) Manned aircraft.
``(J) Ground systems.
``(K) Power sources.
``(L) Ships or submarines, including
technologies and capabilities for the assembly
or automation of ships or submarines, new or
modernized infrastructure for the construction
of new ships or submarines or the maintenance
and sustainment or repair of battle damage to
ships or submarines.
``(M) Other materiel solutions required to
support the operational plans of the United
States Indo-Pacific Command.
``(N) Defense space systems.
``(O) Batteries.
``(2) Prohibition on Use in Covered Countries.--The Secretary
may not use the authorities provided by this section for any
activity in a covered country.
``(3) Use of Authorities for Other Purposes.--The Secretary
may not use the authorities provided by subsections (h) through
(j) for a purpose other than a purpose described in paragraph
(1) unless the Secretary--
``(A) determines that--
``(i) the use of the authority for such other
purpose is essential to the defense interests
of the United States; and
``(ii) without the use of the authority for
such other purpose, the defense industrial base
cannot reasonably be expected to provide a
capability needed by the Department of Defense
in a timely manner; and
``(B) not less than 30 days prior to the Secretary
using such authorities for such other purpose, submits
to the congressional defense committees a report on
such determination that includes appropriate
explanatory material for such use.
``(h) Grants and Other Incentives for Domestic Industrial
Base Capabilities.--For the purposes of creating, maintaining,
protecting, expanding, or restoring the capabilities of the
domestic industrial base that are essential for the defense
interests of the United States, the Secretary may--
``(1) use contracts, grants, or other transaction
authorities, including cooperative agreements;
``(2) establish incentives for the private sector to
develop capabilities in areas of defense interest;
``(3) during the five-year period beginning on the
date of the enactment of this subsection, make awards
to third party entities to support investments in
small- and medium-sized entities working in areas of
defense interest that would benefit missions of the
Department of Defense; and
``(4) provide subsidies to offset market
manipulation.
``(i) Defense Industrial Base Purchase Commitment Program.--
``(1) In general.--For the purposes of creating,
maintaining, protecting, expanding, or restoring
capabilities of the industrial base that are essential
for the defense interests of the United States, the
Secretary may make purchase commitments--
``(A) for the use or resale of an industrial
resource or a critical technology item by the
Federal Government;
``(B) to encourage the exploration,
development, and mining of strategic and
critical materials;
``(C) to support the development of other
materials and components;
``(D) for the development of production
capabilities; and
``(E) to increase the use of emerging
technologies in defense program applications
and the rapid transition of emerging
technologies--
``(i) from research and development
sponsored by the Federal Government to
commercial applications; and
``(ii) from commercial research and
development to national defense
applications.
``(2) Exemption for certain limitations.--
``(A) Purchases.--Except as provided by
subparagraph (B), purchase commitments under
paragraph (1) may be made for such quantities,
and on such terms and conditions, including
advance payments, and for such periods, but not
extending beyond a date that is not more than
10 years from the date on which such purchase
was initially made, as the Secretary deems
necessary.
``(B) Limitation.--Purchase commitments under
paragraph (1) involving higher than established
ceiling prices (or if no such established
ceiling prices exist, currently prevailing
market prices) or that result in an anticipated
loss on resale shall not be made, unless it is
determined that supply of the materials to be
purchased under such purchase commitments could
not be effectively increased or provisioned at
lower prices or on terms more favorable to the
Federal Government, or that such purchases are
necessary to assure the availability to the
United States of overseas supplies.
``(3) Findings of secretary.--
``(A) In general.--The Secretary may take the
actions described in subparagraph (B), if the
Secretary finds with respect to a specific
material that--
``(i) under generally fair and
equitable ceiling prices, for any raw
or nonprocessed material or component,
there will result a decrease in
supplies from high-cost sources of such
material and that the continuation of
such supplies from such sources is
necessary to carry out the objectives
of this section; or
``(ii) an increase in cost of
transportation of such material is
temporary and threatens to impair
maximum production or supply in any
area at stable prices of such material.
``(B) Subsidy payments authorized.--Upon a
finding under subparagraph (A) with respect to
a material, the Secretary may, for the purposes
described in paragraph (1), make provision for
subsidy payments for such material from sources
other than sources that are or that are in
covered countries, in such amounts and in such
manner, including purchase commitments of such
material or component thereof and the resale of
such material or component thereof at a loss,
and on such terms and conditions, as the
Secretary determines necessary to ensure that--
``(i) in the case of a finding
described in clause (i) of such
subparagraph, supplies from high-cost
sources of such material do not
decrease; or
``(ii) in the case of a finding
described in clause (ii) of such
subparagraph with respect to one or
more areas, that maximum production or
supply of such material at stable
prices in each such area is maintained,
as applicable.
``(4) Installation of equipment in industrial
facilities.--
``(A) In general.--The Secretary is
authorized to take an action described in
subparagraph (B) if the Secretary determines
that such action will aid the defense interests
of the United States.
``(B) Actions described.--The actions
described in this section are--
``(i) procuring and installing
additional equipment, facilities,
processes or improvements to plants,
factories, and other industrial
facilities owned by the Federal
Government;
``(ii) procuring and installing
equipment, including equipment owned by
the Federal Government, in privately
owned plants, factories, and other
industrial facilities;
``(iii) providing for the
modification, expansion, or
construction of new privately owned
facilities, including modifications or
improvements to production processes,
when taking actions under this
subsection or subsection (h);
``(iv) selling or otherwise
transferring equipment owned by the
Federal Government and installed under
this subsection to the owners of such
plants, factories, or other industrial
facilities;
``(v) constructing facilities for the
purposes described in section
subsection (g)(1); and
``(vi) applying contracts, grants, or
other transactions authorities.
``(5) Excess metals, minerals, materials, and
components.--
``(A) In general.--Metals, minerals,
materials, and components acquired pursuant to
this subsection which are excess to the needs
of programs under this section, as determined
by the Secretary, shall be transferred to the
National Defense Stockpile established by the
Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling
Act (50 U.S.C. 98 et seq.), or other national
reserves if available, if the Secretary deems
such transfer to be in the public interest.
``(B) Transfers at no charge.--Transfers made
pursuant to this paragraph shall be made
without charge against or reimbursement from
funds appropriated for the purposes of the
Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling
Act (50 U.S.C. 98 et seq.), or other national
reserves if available, except that costs
incident to such transfer, other than
acquisition costs, shall be paid or reimbursed
from such funds.
``(C) Treatment of materials.--For the
purposes of section 5(a)(3) of the Strategic
and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50
U.S.C. 98d(a)(3)), with respect to amounts paid
under subparagraph (B) for any metal, mineral,
material, or component transferred pursuant to
this paragraph--
``(i) such metal, mineral, material,
or component is deemed to have been
determined to be strategic and critical
under section 3(a) of the Strategic and
Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50
U.S.C. 98b(a)); and
``(ii) the Stockpile Manager of the
National Defense Stockpile is deemed to
have determines there is a shortfall of
such materials in the National Defense
Stockpile.
``(6) Substitutes.--The Secretary may make provision
for the development and qualification of substitutes
for strategic and critical materials, components,
critical technology items, and other industrial
resources if and to the extent the Secretary determines
that such development and qualification is in the
interest of national security.
``(j) Strengthening Domestic Productive Capacity.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary may provide
appropriate incentives to develop, maintain, modernize,
restore, and expand the productive capacities of
sources for strategic and critical materials,
components, critical technology items, and industrial
resources essential for the execution of the national
security strategy of the United States.
``(2) Strategic and critical materials, components,
and critical technology items.--
``(A) Maintenance of reliable sources of
supply.--The Secretary shall take appropriate
actions to ensure that strategic and critical
materials, components, critical technology
items, and industrial resources are available
from reliable sources when and as needed to
meet the requirements of the Department of
Defense during peacetime, mobilization, and
national emergency (as defined in section 12 of
the Strategic and Critical Materials Act (50
USC 98h-3)).
``(B) Appropriate action.--For purposes of
this paragraph, appropriate actions include--
``(i) restricting contract
solicitations to reliable sources;
``(ii) stockpiling or placing into
reserve strategic and critical
materials, components, and critical
technology items;
``(iii) planning for necessary long
lead times for acquiring such
materials, components, and items; and
``(iv) developing and qualifying
substitutes for such materials,
components, and items.
``(k) Annual Report.--
``(1) In general.--Not later than October 15, 2026,
and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to
the congressional defense committee a report evaluating
investments made and any other activities carried out
using amounts in the Fund during the previous fiscal
year.
``(2) Elements.--Each report required by paragraph
(1) shall include--
``(A) measures of the effectiveness of the
investments and activities described in such
paragraph in meeting the needs of the
Department of Defense and the defense
industrial base;
``(B) an evaluation of the return on
investment of all ongoing investments from the
Fund; and
``(C) a description of efforts to coordinate
activities carried out using amounts in the
Fund with activities to support the defense
industrial base carried out under other
authorities.
``(3) Advice.--In preparing a report required by
paragraph (1), the Secretary shall take into account
the advice of the defense industry and such other
individuals as the Secretary considers relevant.
``(l) Coordination With Other Defense Industrial Base
Activities.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2026, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional
defense committees, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and
Urban Affairs of the Senate, and the Committee on Financial
Services of the House of Representatives a report detailing how
activities carried out under this section will be coordinated
with--
``(1) activities carried out using amounts in the
Defense Production Act Fund under section 304 of the
Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C.4534);
``(2) activities of the Office of Strategic Capital;
and
``(3) any other efforts designed to enhance the
defense industrial base.
``(m) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `covered country' means--
``(A) the Russian Federation;
``(B) the Republic of Cuba;
``(C) the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela;
``(D) the Democratic People's Republic of
Korea;
``(E) the Islamic Republic of Iran; and
``(F) the People's Republic of China.
``(2) The term `reliable source' means a citizen of,
or business entity organized under the laws of--
``(A) the United States or any territory or
possession of the United States;
``(B) a country of the national technology
and industrial base, as defined in section
4801; or
``(C) a qualifying country, as defined in
section 225.003 of the Department of Defense
Supplement to the Federal Acquisition
Regulation or any successor regulation.
``(3) The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of
Defense.
``(4) The term `strategic and critical materials' has
the meaning given that term in section 12(1) of the
Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50
U.S.C. 98h-3(1)).''.
(b) Limitation on Use of Certain Funds.--The Secretary of
Defense may not use funds made available before the date of the
enactment of this Act to carry out activities under the
authority of subsection (g), (h), (i), or (j) of section 4817
of title 10, United States Code, as added by this Act.
(c) Amendments to National Security Capital Forum.--Section
1092 of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public
Law 118-159; 10 U.S.C. 149 note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``; and''
and inserting a semicolon;
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking the period
at the end and inserting ``; and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(3) serve as a clearinghouse for vetting potential
investments transactions, whether as a loan or as an
equity transaction, by executive agencies (as defined
in section 133 of title 41, United States Code).''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new
subsection:
``(e) Inclusion of Certain Officials.--The Secretary of
Defense shall include in the forum established under subsection
(a) the following:
``(1) The Assistant Secretary of Defense for
Industrial Base Policy.
``(2) The individual serving as the Director of the
Defense Logistics Agency and the head of the Office of
General Counsel of the Department of Defense.''.
(d) Sunset.--Effective December 31, 2035, the following
provisions of law are repealed:
(1) Subsections (g) through (m) of section 4817 of
title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection
(a) of this section.
(2) Subsections (a)(3) and (e) of section 1092 of the
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public
Law 118-159; 10 U.S.C. 149 note), as added by
subsection (c) of this section.
Subtitle G--Other Matters
SEC. 871. MODIFICATION TO DEMONSTRATION AND PROTOTYPING PROGRAM TO
ADVANCE INTERNATIONAL PRODUCT SUPPORT CAPABILITIES
IN A CONTESTED LOGISTICS ENVIRONMENT.
Section 842 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 2341 note) is
amended--
(1) in subsection (b)(2)--
(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and''
at the end;
(B) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as
subparagraph (C); and
(C) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the
following new subparagraph:
``(B) advanced manufacturing (as defined in
section 4841(f) of title 10, United States
Code) facilities for rapid, distributed
production of parts closer to the point of use;
and''; and
(2) in subsection (g), by striking ``on the date''
and all that follows and inserting ``December 31,
2030.''.
SEC. 872. CONTESTED LOGISTICS EXERCISE REQUIREMENT.
Section 842 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 2341 note) is
amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection
(i); and
(2) by inserting after subsection (g) the following
new subsection:
``(h) Contested Logistics Exercise Requirement.--Not later
than September 30, 2027, and biannually thereafter until the
termination date in subsection (g), the Secretary of Defense,
in coordination with the senior official responsible for
integration of global logistics (as designated in section 2229b
of this title), shall incorporate the requirements of the
Program into a joint exercise that focuses on the contested
logistics environment.''.
SEC. 873. COMBATANT COMMAND EXPERIMENTATION AUTHORITY.
(a) Authority.--Each commander of a combatant command shall
have the authority to conduct experimentation, prototyping, and
technology demonstrations to support the development and
testing of innovative technologies and capability solutions to
address operational needs identified by the combatant command.
(b) Procedures.--The commander of a combatant command may use
the special authorities for contracting described in subsection
(b) of section 843 of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 3601 note)
for activities carried out under subsection (a), provided that
the procedures described in such section are followed.
(c) Recommendation for Follow-on Production.--Upon completion
of an experiment, prototype, or technology demonstration, if a
commander of a combatant command submits to a senior
contracting official (as defined in section 1737 of title 10,
United States Code) a written determination that the
demonstrated technology or capability meets the operational
need of the combatant command, such written determination may
be used to fulfill the following requirements:
(1) A justification for using other than competitive
procedures under section 3204 of title 10, United
States Code, to acquire the technology or capability
which was successfully demonstrated.
(2) A validated capability needs statement or a
written determination that the capability is needed to
address a deficiency that affects performance of
missions assigned to that command.
(d) Sunset.--The authority under this section shall terminate
on September 30, 2028.
(e) Inclusion in Annual Report.--The Chairman on of the Joint
Chiefs of Staff, in coordination with the Under Secretary of
Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, shall include in each
report required after the date of the enactment of this Act by
subsection (e) of section 843 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 6
U.S.C. 3601 note) an explanation of each use of the authority
under this section during the period covered by the report.
SEC. 874. ANNUAL REPORT ON CONTRACT CANCELLATIONS AND TERMINATIONS.
(a) Report Required.--
(1) In general.--For each of fiscal years 2027
through 2031, not later than 10 days after the date on
which the President submits the budget to Congress
pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, United States
Code, for each such fiscal year, the Secretary of
Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report listing any cancellation or
termination for the preceding fiscal year of a contract
in an amount greater than the simplified acquisition
threshold.
(2) Fiscal year 2025 cancellations and
terminations.--The Secretary of Defense shall include
in the first report submitted under paragraph (1) a
description of any cancellation or termination of a
contract in an amount greater than the simplified
acquisition threshold during fiscal year 2025.
(b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall
include the following elements:
(1) An identification of the unique Government
identification number (commonly referred to as a
``Procurement Instrument Identification Number'' or an
``Indefinite Delivery Vehicle'') for each contract
cancelled or terminated.
(2) The total value of the contracts described in
paragraph (1).
(3) The total existing obligations against each such
contract.
(4) Any termination settlement paid, if applicable,
for cancelling or terminating a contract described in
paragraph (1).
(5) A brief justification of the rationale for such
cancellation or termination, disaggregated by
contracts--
(A) that do not align with the priorities of
the Secretary of Defense;
(B) for which the requirement no longer
exists;
(C) for which the requirement has decreased;
(D) for which the requirement exists, but the
contract did not meet requirements for cost or
the schedule or performance of the contract are
unacceptable; or
(E) any other rationale as determined by the
Secretary.
(6) For any contract described in paragraph (5)(E), a
justification of the proposed timeline for awarding a
new contract to meet the specified requirement.
SEC. 875. ABILITY TO WITHHOLD CONTRACT PAYMENTS DURING PERIOD OF
PENDANCY OF A BID PROTEST.
(a) Authority to Withhold Certain Payments.--
(1) Procedures.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Defense shall revise the Department of Defense
Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation to
establish procedures for a contracting officer of the
Department of Defense to withhold payment of covered
amounts to an incumbent contractor during the period of
pendency resulting from a bid protest by such incumbent
contractor.
(2) Forfeit.--The procedures developed in accordance
with this section shall provide that payment amounts
withheld under paragraph (1) from an incumbent
contractor during a period of pendency resulting from a
bid protest by such incumbent contractor shall be
forfeited by the incumbent contractor upon the
determination by the Comptroller General of the United
States to dismiss such bid protest based on a lack of
any reasonable legal or factual basis becoming a final
determination.
(b) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered amounts'' means an amount that
is not greater than five percent of the total amount to
be paid to an incumbent contractor but for the
withholding of payment under subsection (a)(1).
(2) The term ``covered contract'' means a contract
entered into by the Secretary of Defense with an
incumbent contractor for the procurement of goods or
services during the period of pendency that are the
same or substantially similar to goods or services to
be acquired by the Department under the contract
previously awarded to the incumbent contractor.
(3) The term ``final determination'', with respect to
the dismissal of a bid protest, means such dismissal--
(A) was not the subject of a request for
reconsideration and the time period for
requesting reconsideration has expired; or
(B) was the subject of a request for
reconsideration and the reconsideration
processes for which is completed.
(4) The term ``incumbent contractor'' means a
contractor for a contract with the Department of
Defense for the acquisition of goods or services by the
Department that are the same or substantially similar
to goods or services to be acquired by the Department
under a new or follow-on contract that is the subject
of a bid protest.
(5) The term ``period of pendency'' means the period
of performance under a contract that was awarded or
extended because the Secretary of Defense--
(A) received notice of a bid protest
submitted by the incumbent contractor to the
Comptroller General of the United States; and
(B) was prohibited from awarding a new
contract during the pendency of such bid
protest under section 3553(c) of title 31,
United States Code.
SEC. 876. INDEMNIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS AGAINST NUCLEAR AND UNUSUALLY
HAZARDOUS RISKS.
(a) Review.--The review of requests submitted by a contractor
to a Department of Defense contracting officer pursuant to
Public Law 85-804 (50 U.S.C. 1431 et seq.) for indemnification
against nuclear and unusually hazardous risks, including those
involving the procurement of commercial nuclear technology,
shall include, to the extent practicable, input from the
Defense Contract Management Agency, including reviews of
insurance markets and coverage availability from the Contractor
Insurance/Pension Review group.
(b) Deadline.--The review of each indemnification request
submitted by a contractor described in subsection (a) shall be
completed with a final decision on approval or denial,
including an executed memorandum of decision, not later than 90
days after the date of the request.
(c) Delegation.--The Secretary of each military department
shall delegate the authority to approve or deny indemnification
requests submitted by contractors described in subsection (a)
for contracts relating to advanced nuclear energy systems or
components to such subordinate officials as the Secretary
determines appropriate to ensure the timely and effective
execution of reviewing such requests.
SEC. 877. ENHANCED SECURITY STRATEGY FOR PROCUREMENT OF PRIVATE FIFTH-
GENERATION WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY.
(a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall require a
contractor for a procurement related to fifth-generation
wireless technology for private networks on military
installations to provide the information described in
subsection (b) to promote enhanced wireless network security
requirements, including supply chain risk management.
(b) Information Described.--The information described in this
subsection is as follows:
(1) A hardware bill of materials for such procurement
described in subsection (a).
(2) A description of the implementation and
operational use of zero trust principles and
capabilities for such procurement.
(c) Prioritization.--With respect to a procurement described
in subsection (a), the Secretary shall prioritize the use of
private networks that employ Open-RAN approaches, including
cloud-native capabilities whenever possible.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``military installation'' has the
meaning given in section 2801 of title 10, United
States Code.
(2) The term ``Open-RAN'' has the meaning given in
section 9202 of title XCII of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-
283).
TITLE IX--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT
Subtitle A--Office of the Secretary of Defense and Related Matters
Sec. 901. Prohibition of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs of
the Department of Defense.
Sec. 902. Directive authority for matters for which the Under Secretary
of Defense for Research and Engineering has responsibility.
Sec. 903. Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Armaments
Cooperation.
Sec. 904. Modification to authorities of the Director of Operational
Test and Evaluation.
Sec. 905. Modification of covered technology categories for Office of
Strategic Capital.
Sec. 906. Additional authorities for Office of Strategic Capital.
Sec. 907. Defense Science Board study on optimal organizational
structure for digital solution and software delivery.
Subtitle B--Other Department of Defense Organization and Management
Matters
Sec. 911. Removal of members of Joint Chiefs of Staff and combatant
commanders.
Sec. 912. Joint Interagency Task Force 401.
Sec. 913. Authority to establish regional outreach centers for the
Defense Innovation Unit.
Sec. 914. Small-UAS Industrial Base Working Group.
Sec. 915. Temporary prohibition on disestablishment of Navy
Expeditionary Combat Command Pacific.
Sec. 916. Limitation on availability of funds for modification or
consolidation of geographic combatant commands.
Sec. 917. Limitation on availability of funds for the Army pending
submittal of plan on the proposed integration of the Joint
Munitions Command and the Army Sustainment Command.
Subtitle A--Office of the Secretary of Defense and Related Matters
SEC. 901. PROHIBITION OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION PROGRAMS OF
THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
(a) Repeals and Modifications of Reporting Requirements on
Diversity and Inclusion.--Section 113 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (c)--
(A) by striking paragraph (2); and
(B) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4)
as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively;
(2) in subsection (g)(1)(B)--
(A) by striking clause (vii); and
(B) by redesignating clauses (viii), (ix),
and (x) as clauses (vii), (viii), and (ix),
respectively;
(3) by striking subsection (l);
(4) by redesignating subsections (m) through (o) as
subsections (l) through (n), respectively; and
(5) in subsection (l), as so redesignated--
(A) by striking ``Accompanying each national
defense strategy provided to the congressional
defense committees in accordance with
subsection (g)(1)(D)'' and inserting ``On an
annual basis''; and
(B) by striking ``provide a report'' and
inserting ``submit to the congressional defense
committees a report''.
(b) Repeal of Chief Diversity Officer.--Section 147 of title
10, United States Code, is repealed.
(c) Repeal of Program on Diversity in Military Leadership.--
Section 656 of title 10, United States Code, is repealed.
(d) Repeal of Inspector General Oversight of Diversity and
Inclusion in Department of Defense; Supremacist, Extremist, or
Criminal Gang Activity in the Armed Forces.--Section 554 of the
William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C. 141 note)
is repealed.
(e) Repeal of Senior Advisors for Diversity and Inclusion.--
Section 913 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 134
Stat. 3802) is repealed.
(f) Prohibited Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Practices.--
(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2),
the Secretary of Defense may not--
(A) maintain an office relating to diversity,
equity, inclusion, or accessibility or any
substantially similar office;
(B) maintain or employ a chief diversity
officer or a substantially similar officer;
(C) develop, implement, distribute, or
publish plans, strategic plans, reports, or
surveys relating to diversity, equity,
inclusion, and accessibility, or substantially
similar plans, reports, or surveys;
(D) develop, implement, or maintain an
employee resource group or an affinity group
based on race, color, ethnicity, religion,
national origin, sexual orientation, or gender
identity;
(E) develop, implement, or maintain an agency
equity team or a substantially similar team;
(F) develop, implement, distribute, publish,
establish, or purchase--
(i) a training course relating to--
(I) diversity;
(II) equity;
(III) inclusion;
(IV) a critical theory
relating to race, gender, or
otherwise; or
(V) intersectionality; or
(ii) a training course substantiality
similar to a training course described
in clause (i);
(G) develop, implement, or maintain a
diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility
data dashboard or a substantially similar data
dashboard; or
(H) maintain or employ a position relating to
diversity, equity, inclusion, or accessibility.
(2) Rule of construction.--Nothing in paragraph (1)
shall be construed to prevent the Secretary of Defense
from maintaining or operating--
(A) Equal Employment Opportunity offices as
historically organized and operated within the
Department of Defense; or
(B) an office enforcing the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et
seq.) or similar programs or offices as
historically organized and operated within the
Department of Defense.
(3) Accessibility defined.--In this subsection, the
term ``accessibility'' has the meaning given that term
in the Department of Defense Diversity, Equity,
Inclusion, and Accessibility Strategic Plan for Fiscal
Years 2022 and 2023, except such term does not refer to
accessibility or other accommodations required under
law for individuals with disabilities.
SEC. 902. DIRECTIVE AUTHORITY FOR MATTERS FOR WHICH THE UNDER SECRETARY
OF DEFENSE FOR RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING HAS
RESPONSIBILITY.
Section 133a(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (2)--
(A) by inserting ``elements of the Department
relating to'' after ``supervising, all'';
(B) by inserting ``and enhancing jointness''
after ``and engineering efforts''; and
(C) by striking ``; and'' and inserting a
semicolon;
(2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the
end and inserting a semicolon; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new
paragraphs:
``(4) directing the Secretaries of the military
departments and the heads of all other elements of the
Department with regard to matters for which the Under
Secretary has responsibility; and
``(5) conducting developmental prototyping, designing
and executing experiments of prototypes in the field to
demonstrate operational relevance to address joint
force capability gaps, and encouraging and supporting
the rapid transition of technology from the research
and development phase into operational use within the
Department.''.
SEC. 903. ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR INTERNATIONAL ARMAMENTS
COOPERATION.
(a) Establishment of Assistant Secretary of Defense for
International Armaments Cooperation.--Section 138(b) of title
10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraphs (7) and (8) as
paragraphs (8) and (9), respectively; and
(2) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following
new paragraph (7):
``(7) One of the Assistant Secretaries is the Assistant
Secretary of Defense for International Armaments Cooperation,
who shall report directly to the Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment. The principal duty of the
Assistant Secretary shall be to carry out section 133b(b)(10)
of this title.''.
(b) Increase in Authorized Number of Assistant Secretaries.--
(1) Increase.--Section 138(a)(1) of title 10, United
States Code, is amended by striking ``19'' and
inserting ``20''.
(2) Conforming amendment.--Section 5315 of title 5,
United States Code, is amended by striking ``Assistant
Secretaries of Defense (19).'' and inserting
``Assistant Secretaries of Defense (20).''
SEC. 904. MODIFICATION TO AUTHORITIES OF THE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONAL
TEST AND EVALUATION.
(a) In General.--Section 139 of title 10, United States Code,
is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (5), by striking ``and'' at
the end;
(B) in paragraph (6), by striking the period
at the end and inserting ``; and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(7) have access to approved test and evaluation
master plans and test strategies of the armed forces
for purposes of conducting independent reviews of such
plans and strategies.'';
(2) in subsection (k), by inserting ``, and the
Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the amount
requested for the Office of the Director in the
Department of Defense budget for each fiscal year is
sufficient to enable the Director to fulfill the duties
and responsibilities assigned by this section'' before
the period at the end; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new
subsection:
``(l)(1) The Director may enter into contracts or other
agreements with one or more federally funded research and
development centers pursuant to which personnel of such centers
may assist the Director with program oversight, including
through--
``(A) test planning, preparation, and
monitoring;
``(B) data collection;
``(C) data analysis;
``(D) drafting and reviewing test reports;
``(E) providing technical expertise and
support to program offices; and
``(F) performing such other duties as the
Director determines appropriate.
``(2) The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the Director
has sufficient funding to enter into the contracts or other
agreements for which authorization is provided under paragraph
(1).''.
(b) Requirement to Maintain Certain Test and Evaluation
Activities.--
(1) Limitation.--During the period beginning on the
date of the enactment of this Act and ending on
September 30, 2027, the Secretary of Defense may not--
(A) divest or consolidate a capability
specified in paragraph (2);
(B) transfer responsibility for such a
capability away from the organization
responsible for the capability as of the date
of the enactment of this Act; or
(C) take any other action that would reduce
the scope or effectiveness of the capability.
(2) Capabilities described.--The capabilities
specified in this paragraph are--
(A) the Cyber Assessment Program;
(B) the Center for Countermeasures;
(C) the Test and Evaluation Threat Resource
Activity;
(D) the Joint Technical Coordinating Group
for Munitions Effectiveness Program;
(E) the Joint Aircraft Survivability Program;
(F) the Joint Test and Evaluation Program;
and
(G) the Test and Evaluation Transformation
Program.
(3) Waiver.--The Secretary of Defense, acting through
the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation, may a
waive the limitation under paragraph (1) with respect
to capability specified in paragraph (2), on a case-by-
case basis, if--
(A) the Secretary submits to the
congressional defense committees a plan for
divesting, consolidating, transferring, or
otherwise reducing the scope or effectiveness
the capability (as the case may be), which
shall include--
(i) in the case of a capability
proposed to be transferred to another
organization within the Department of
Defense--
(I) identification of the
organization to which such
capability will be transferred;
and
(II) an explanation of the
level of resources needed to
sustain such capability at the
new organization, staffing
levels for the capability at
such organization, and any
agreements needed to implement
the proposed transfer; and
(ii) in the case of a capability
proposed to be divested or consolidated
by the Secretary, a justification for
the divestment or consolidation
together with an explanation of how the
proposed divestment or consolidation
will not result in a loss of
capabilities or functions in a manner
that poses a risk to any mission of the
Department of Defense; and
(B) a period of 30 days has elapsed following
the date on which the plan under subparagraph
(A) was submitted.
(4) Resources.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure
that sufficient funding and personnel are made
available to the Director of Operational Test and
Evaluation to maintain the capabilities specified in
paragraph (2) during the period in which the limitation
under paragraph (1) applies.
SEC. 905. MODIFICATION OF COVERED TECHNOLOGY CATEGORIES FOR OFFICE OF
STRATEGIC CAPITAL.
Paragraph (2) of subsection (f) of section 149 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating subparagraphs (U) through (GG)
as subparagraphs (V) through (HH), respectively; and
(2) by inserting after subparagraph (T) the following
new subparagraph:
``(U) Nuclear fission and fusion energy
technologies.''.
SEC. 906. ADDITIONAL AUTHORITIES FOR OFFICE OF STRATEGIC CAPITAL.
(a) In General.--Section 149 of title 10, United States Code,
as amended by section 905 of this Act, is further amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection
(h); and
(2) by inserting after subsection (e) the following
new subsections:
``(f) Fees.--
``(1) In general.--
``(A) The Director may--
``(i) charge and collect fees for the
costs specified in subparagraph (B) for
services provided by the Office and
associated with administering programs
under this section, including project-
specific transaction costs and direct
costs relating to such services; and
``(ii) establish those fees at
amounts that the Director considers
appropriate only to recover the costs
of project-specific transaction costs
and to offset the expenses of
administering of those programs.
``(B) The costs specified in this
subparagraph are the following:
``(i) Due diligence costs paid to
third parties for services conducting
national security, legal, engineering,
technical, financial, and other due
diligence on applicants, prospective
and existing borrowers, guarantors,
sponsors, and other key transaction
parties, their respective owners,
managers, and employees, and their
properties, assets, and operations.
``(ii) Costs of third-party services
related to ratings analysis,
underwriting, appraisals, valuations,
travel to and inspection of project
sites, and other customary analysis
relating to specific applications.
``(iii) Costs of third-party legal
services for negotiation and
documentation of transactions.
``(iv) Costs of third-party services
for monitoring, restructurings, and
workouts of agreements.
``(v) Administrative expenses
directly related to credit program
operations as defined in Office of
Management and Budget Circular A-11 as
of August 2025, including--
``(I) the appropriate
proportion of administrative
expenses that are shared with
non-credit programs;
``(II) the cost of loan
systems development and
maintenance, including
information technology systems
costs;
``(III) the cost of
monitoring credit programs and
private lenders for compliance
with contractual requirements,
laws, and regulations;
``(IV) the cost of all
activities related to credit
extension, loan servicing,
write-off, and close out; and
``(V) the cost of collecting
delinquent or defaulted loans.
``(2) Deposit into credit program account.--
``(A) In general.--Amounts collected as fees
under paragraph (1) shall--
``(i) be deposited into the Credit
Program Account established under
subsection (e)(5); and
``(ii) remain available until
expended.
``(B) Limitation on use of fees.--
Notwithstanding subsection (e)(5)(B), none of
the fees collected under paragraph (1) may be
used to pay salaries or expenses of civilian
employees of the Department of Defense or for
any purposes other than those described in this
subsection or subsection (e)(12).
``(3) Termination of authority.--
``(A) In general.--Except as provided by
subparagraph (B), the authority under paragraph
(1) to charge and collect fees shall expire on
the date specified in paragraph (9)(A) of
subsection (e).
``(B) Treatment of certain assets.--With
respect to a loan or loan guarantee provided
under this section that is outstanding as of
the expiration date under subparagraph (A), the
authority of the Director under paragraph (1)
to charge and collect fees for services
relating to the loan or loan guarantee shall
remain in effect for the duration of the loan
or loan guarantee.
``(4) Reports required.--
``(A) Annual report.--Not later than March 1
of each year, the Director shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report that
includes--
``(i) a detailed summary of the fees
collected under paragraph (1) in the
preceding fiscal year; and
``(ii) a description of how those
fees were allocated.
``(B) Audit.--The Inspector General of the
Department of Defense shall--
``(i) conduct a review of the fees
charged and collected under paragraph
(1) in fiscal year 2026 and provide a
report on the results of the review to
the congressional defense committees;
and
``(ii) conduct an audit of the fees
collected in fiscal years 2026 and 2027
and, once completed, provide a report
to the congressional defense committees
on the results of the audit not later
than 180 days after the end of fiscal
year 2027.
``(g) Authority to Accept Services.--The Director may accept
services, such as legal, financial, technical, or professional
services, associated with administering programs under this
section, including accepting such services as indirect payment
in kind for services provided by the Office.''.
(b) Determinations of Loan Default Under Pilot Program on
Capital Assistance to Support Defense Investment in Industrial
Base.--Subsection (e)(3)(A)(ii)(VI) of such section is amended
by striking ``Secretary'' and inserting ``Director''.
(c) Conforming Amendment to Credit Program Account.--
Subsection (e)(5)(A)(ii) of such section is amended--
(1) by striking ``consist of amounts'' and inserting
the following: ``consist of--
``(I) amounts'';
(2) by striking the period at the end and inserting
``; and''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new subclause:
``(II) fees deposited under
subsection (f)(2).''.
(d) Additional Modifications to Pilot Program on Capital
Assistance.--Subsection (e) of such section is further amended
by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:
``(10) Presumption of compliance.--Each agreement for
a loan or loan guarantee executed by the Director under
paragraph (3)(A) shall be conclusively presumed to be
issued in compliance with the requirements of this
section.
``(11) Authority to collect debts.--In the case of a
default on a loan or loan guarantee provided under
paragraph (3)(A), the Director may exercise any
priority of the United States in collecting debts
relating to the default.
``(12) Additional authorities.--In carrying out the
capital assistance program under this subsection the
Director may--
``(A) enter into contracts, agreements, or
other transactions with applicants for or
recipients of capital assistance pursuant to
which such applicants or recipients directly
pay for the costs of third-party services
provided to the Office in connection with
transactions involving such applicants and
recipients;
``(B) procure temporary and intermittent
services of experts and consultants in
accordance with section 3109 of title 5 only
for the purposes established under this
subsection; and
``(C) with the consent of another Federal
agency, enter into an agreement with that
Federal agency to use, with or without
reimbursement, any service, equipment,
personnel, or facility of that Federal
agency.''.
SEC. 907. DEFENSE SCIENCE BOARD STUDY ON OPTIMAL ORGANIZATIONAL
STRUCTURE FOR DIGITAL SOLUTION AND SOFTWARE
DELIVERY.
(a) Study Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall direct
the Defense Science Board to conduct a comprehensive study to
evaluate and recommend the most optimal organizational
structure within the Office of the Secretary of Defense to
align and maximize the output of digital solutions engineering
and software delivery activities across the Department of
Defense.
(b) Elements.--The study required under subsection (a) shall
include the following elements:
(1) An assessment of existing organizational
structures and organizations supporting digital
solutions engineering and software delivery across the
Department of Defense, including--
(A) current responsibilities, requirements,
and deliverables of software delivery
organizations across the Department of Defense;
(B) limitations based on current enterprise
data management platforms;
(C) optimization of resource allocation and
utilization processes; and
(D) integration challenges and opportunities
with Department-wide digital solution
engineering and software delivery initiatives.
(2) An evaluation of potential organizational courses
of action for supporting digital solutions engineering
within the Office of the Secretary of Defense,
including--
(A) establishment of a new defense agency or
Department of Defense field activity;
(B) integration into an existing defense
agency or Department of Defense field activity;
(C) consolidation of digital development
functions within existing Office of the
Secretary of Defense staff organizations;
(D) optimization of current organizational
structures and authorities;
(E) hybrid approaches combining elements of
the options described in subparagraphs (A),
(B), (C), and (D); and
(F) any other organizational structures
deemed appropriate by the Defense Science
Board.
(3) Recommendations on the selection of the optimal
organizational structure, including--
(A) analysis of the advantages and
disadvantages of each course of action
evaluated under paragraph (2);
(B) evaluation of cost-effectiveness and
resource implications;
(C) application of lessons from similar
industry or academic entities performing
similar work;
(D) consideration of governance and execution
framework requirements;
(E) assessment of the implementation of and
execution of governance structures, including
artificial intelligence model management; and
(F) recommendations for unique acquisition
authorities to support rapid digital solutions
engineering and deployment.
(4) Transition recommendations for implementing the
selected organizational structure, including--
(A) detailed implementation timeline and
milestones;
(B) resource requirements and funding
mechanisms; and
(C) legislative or regulatory changes needed.
(c) Report.--
(1) Transmittal to secretary.--Not later than
February 1, 2027, the Board shall transmit to the
Secretary of Defense a final report on the study
conducted pursuant to subsection (a).
(2) Transmittal to congress.--Not later than 30 days
after the date on which the Secretary receives the
final report under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall
submit the report to the congressional defense
committees, together with such comments as the
Secretary considers appropriate.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Digital solutions engineering.--The term
``digital solutions engineering'' means the
development, deployment, and sustainment of artificial
intelligence systems, software applications, data
engineering solutions, data analytics platforms, and
other digital technologies for operational and business
purposes.
(2) Software delivery organizations.--The term
``software delivery organizations'' means
organizational units dedicated to the rapid
development, deployment, and sustainment of software
applications and digital solutions.
Subtitle B--Other Department of Defense Organization and Management
Matters
SEC. 911. REMOVAL OF MEMBERS OF JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF AND COMBATANT
COMMANDERS.
(a) Joint Chiefs of Staff.--Section 151 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new
subsection:
``(h) Removal of Members of Joint Chiefs of Staff.--(1) If
the President removes a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
from office or transfers a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
to another position or location before the end of the term of
the member as specified in statute, the President shall, not
later than five days after the removal or transfer takes
effect, submit to Congress, including the congressional defense
committees, notice that the member is being removed or
transferred and a statement of the reason for the removal or
transfer.
``(2) Nothing in this subsection prohibits a personnel action
authorized by another provision of law.''.
(b) Combatant Commanders.--Section 164(a) of title 10, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(3)(A) If the President removes an officer assigned under
paragraph (1) to serve as the commander of a unified or
specified combatant command or transfers that officer to
another position or location before the expected end of the
officer's service as a combatant commander, the President
shall, not later than five days after the removal or transfer
takes effect, submit to Congress, including the congressional
defense committees, notice that the officer is being removed or
transferred and a statement of the reason for the removal or
transfer.
``(B) Nothing in this paragraph prohibits a personnel action
authorized by another provision of law.''.
SEC. 912. JOINT INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE 401.
(a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 8 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
following new section:
``Sec. 199. Joint Interagency Task Force 401
``(a) Establishment.--There is established in the Department
of Defense a joint activity to be known as the `Joint
Interagency Task Force 401' (referred to in this section as the
`Task Force').
``(b) Director.--
``(1) There is a Director of the Task Force (referred
to in this section as the `Director') who shall be
appointed by the Secretary of Defense from among
personnel of the Department of Defense who are--
``(A) general or flag officers of the covered
armed forces; or
``(B) members of the Senior Executive
Service.
``(2) The Director shall report directly to the
Deputy Secretary of Defense and shall serve as the
principal advisor to the Deputy Secretary and the
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on counter-small
unmanned aircraft system matters.
``(c) Organization.--The Task Force shall--
``(1) be designated as a jointly manned activity with
full joint manning support from the covered armed
forces as determined by the Director; and
``(2) shall consist of such other subordinate
organizational elements as the Director determines
appropriate, subject to the authority, direction, and
control of the Secretary of Defense with support from
designated organizational elements within the Office of
the Secretary of Defense as determined by the Director
in coordination with the Secretary.
``(d) Responsibilities.--The responsibilities of the Task
Force shall include the following:
``(1) Lead, advocate, coordinate, and focus all
Department of Defense actions in support of efforts of
the combatant commands and the covered armed forces to
defeat small unmanned aircraft systems (referred to in
this section as `sUAS') as weapons of strategic
influence.
``(2) Integrate all counter-sUAS solutions throughout
the Department of Defense, seeking interagency
participation and assistance as necessary.
``(3) Develop and share counter-sUAS training tools,
expertise, and tactics, techniques, and procedures for
components of the Department of Defense that address
needs of the joint force.
``(4) Coordinate efforts across the Department of
Defense to develop, test, evaluate, and procure
counter-sUAS kinetic and non-kinetic defeat
capabilities.
``(5) Carry out the counter-sUAS validation and
acquisition responsibilities described in subsections
(e) and (f).
``(6) Develop and regularly update a counter-sUAS
strategic plan.
``(7) Carry out such other activities relating to
counter-sUAS as the Secretary of Defense determines
appropriate.
``(e) Approval and Validation of Counter-suas Systems.--
``(1) The Task Force shall serve as the entity within
the Department of Defense with primary responsibility
for the validation and approval of counter-sUAS systems
for procurement and use by the Department.
``(2) In coordination with other components of the
Department of Defense, the Director shall develop,
maintain, and regularly update a list of counter-sUAS
systems that are validated and approved for procurement
and use by the Department as described in paragraph
(1). The Director shall ensure that each counter-sUAS
system on the list has been vetted by the Task Force
and has proven to be effective for use by the
Department in countering sUAS.
``(3) Except as provided in paragraph (4), no
component of the Department of Defense may procure a
counter-sUAS system unless such system--
``(A) has been validated and approved by the
Task Force under paragraph (1); and
``(B) is included on the list maintained
under paragraph (2).
``(4) The service acquisition executive of the
military department concerned (in the case of a
procurement by a military department) or the Under
Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
(in the case of a procurement not under the authority
of a service acquisition executive) may waive the
restriction under paragraph (3), on a case-by-case
basis, by submitting to the congressional defense
committees--
``(A) notice of the intent to issue such a
waiver; and
``(B) an explanation of the reasons for
issuing the waiver.
``(f) Acquisition Division.--The Director shall establish and
maintain an acquisition division within the Task Force. The
acquisition division shall--
``(1) include acquisition professionals from relevant
portfolio acquisition executives (as described in
section 1732 of this title) within each covered armed
force;
``(2) support and facilitate efforts of the Director
and covered armed forces--
``(A) to budget and plan for the integration
and sustainment of counter-sUAS capabilities
that are approved and validated by the Task
Force under subsection (e); and
``(B) to efficiently and effectively
transition such capabilities into operational
use; and
``(3) have such other duties and responsibilities as
the Director determines appropriate.
``(g) Annual Reports.--On an annual basis, the Director shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report that
includes a summary of the activities of the Task Force over the
period covered by the report, including a description of--
``(1) the progress of the Task Force in carrying out
the requirements of this section;
``(2) the metrics used to measure such progress; and
``(3) recommendations for congressional
consideration.
``(h) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `counter-sUAS system' means a system
or device capable of lawfully and safely disabling,
disrupting, or seizing control of a small unmanned
aircraft or small unmanned aircraft system.
``(2) The term `covered armed forces' means the Army,
Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force.
``(3) The terms `small unmanned aircraft', `unmanned
aircraft', and `unmanned aircraft system' have the
meanings given those terms in section 44801 of title
49.''.
(b) Review of Counter-unmanned Aircraft System Readiness.--
(1) Review.--The Director of the Joint Interagency
Task Force 401, in coordination with the Secretaries of
the military departments, shall conduct a review to
identify differences in the interpretation and
application of section 130i of title 10, United States
Code, among the military departments.
(2) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Director shall submit
to the congressional defense committees a report on the
results of the review conducted under paragraph (1).
The report shall include a description of each of the
following:
(A) Differences identified in the
interpretation and application of section 130i
of title 10, United States Code, among the
military departments, including differences
with respect to--
(i) interpretations of the term
``covered facility or asset'';
(ii) the application of modern best
practices for counter-UAS systems to
each type of covered facility or asset;
and
(iii) divergent, unrealistic, or
unnecessarily limited legal
interpretations of the term ``covered
facility or asset''.
(B) The plan of the Director to remedy,
without changes to the underlying law, the
differences in legal interpretations and
applications identified under subparagraph (A).
(C) Any resources required to expedite and
modernize site evaluations, including
electromagnetic spectrum evaluations required
for the deployment of counter-UAS systems and
site surveys described in section 1089 of this
Act.
(D) Suggestions to improve the role of the
United States Northern Command as a
synchronizing body for homeland counter-UAS
systems deployed at covered facilities or
assets.
(E) The strategy of the Director for
retrofitting and modernizing military
installations and depots for testing counter-
UAS systems and an identification of any
policy, legal, or regulatory challenges to
carrying out such a strategy.
(3) Definition.--In this subsection, the term
``counter-UAS system'' has the meaning given that term
in section 44801 of title 49, United States Code.
(c) Strategy and Funding Plan.--Not later than 180 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense
shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report
that includes--
(1) a strategy to ensure the Joint Interagency Task
Force 401 has the funding and other resources necessary
to execute its responsibilities, as required under
section 199 of title 10, United States Code (as added
by subsection (a)); and
(2) a plan for funding the Task Force across the
period covered by the most recent future-years defense
program submitted to Congress under section 221 of
title 10, United States Code (as of the date of the
report).
(d) Counter Unmanned Aerial System Threat Library.--Section
353 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2025 (Public Law 118-159; 10 U.S.C. 130i note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``Not later'' and
all that follows through ``Office,'' and inserting
``Not later than June 30, 2027, the Director of the
Joint Interagency Task Force 401''; and
(2) in subsection (c)--
(A) by striking ``The Secretary'' and all
that follows through ``Office,'' and inserting
``The Director of the Joint Interagency Task
Force 401''; and
(B) by striking ``the Secretary of the Army''
and inserting ``the Director''.
SEC. 913. AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH REGIONAL OUTREACH CENTERS FOR THE
DEFENSE INNOVATION UNIT.
Section 4127 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection
(g); and
(2) by inserting after subsection (e) the following
new subsection:
``(f) Regional Outreach Centers.--
``(1) In general.--The Director may establish and
maintain regional offices of the Unit at locations
within and outside the United States for purposes of
conducting outreach to and streamlining interactions
between the Unit and the private sector, academia, and
other mission partners.
``(2) Selection criteria and other guidance.--In the
event the Director exercises the authority to establish
and maintain regional offices under paragraph (1), the
Director shall--
``(A) develop a strategy and criteria for the
selection of locations for such offices;
``(B) issue any rules, regulations, policies,
or guidance necessary for the operation of such
offices; and
``(C) make the information described in
subparagraphs (A) and (B) available on a
publicly accessible website of the Department
of Defense.''.
SEC. 914. SMALL-UAS INDUSTRIAL BASE WORKING GROUP.
(a) Establishment.--Not later than January 15, 2026, the
Deputy Secretary of Defense shall establish a working group to
be known as the ``Small-UAS Industrial Base Working Group''
(referred to in this section as the ``Working Group'') to
analyze the supplier base for small-UAS systems and recommend
investments or other actions to improve such supplier base.
(b) Members.--The Working Group shall be composed of the
following members:
(1) The Deputy Secretary of Defense.
(2) The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial
Base Policy.
(3) The Director of the Defense Autonomous Warfare
Group.
(4) One or more representatives of the Defense
Innovation Unit.
(5) The service acquisition executive of each
military department.
(6) One or more representatives from the Army
Materiel Command.
(7) One or more representatives from the United
States Special Operations Command.
(8) Such other members as the Deputy Secretary of
Defense determines appropriate.
(c) Director of Working Group.--The Director of the Defense
Autonomous Warfare Group shall serve as the Director of the
Working Group.
(d) Responsibilities.--The Working Group shall have the
following responsibilities:
(1) Analyzing the current capacity of the sUAS
industrial base, including manufacturers of complete
sUAS systems and suppliers of components for such
systems.
(2) Identifying likely investments by entities in the
sUAS industrial base to remediate fragile supply chains
and supply chains for systems or components for which
there are limited or no domestic suppliers, taking into
account reasonable estimates of Federal Government and
commercial demand and ensuring that private investment
is leveraged to the greatest extent practicable.
(3) Developing plans for investments and other
actions to remediate fragile or non-U.S. suppliers,
including the following:
(A) Continued Federal Government purchases of
significant numbers of sUAS systems.
(B) Partnerships between entities in the sUAS
industrial base and the Federal Government,
including--
(i) the SkyFoundry initiative of the
Army Materiel Command;
(ii) arrangements for companies in
the sUAS industrial base to operate
commercially-owned, commercially-
operated production facilities on sites
within the United States organic
industrial base;
(iii) arrangements for the
establishment of Government-owned,
contractor-operated sUAS component
production facilities on such sites;
and
(iv) arrangements for the
establishment of Government-owned,
Government-operated sUAS component
production facilities on such sites.
(C) Identifying sUAS capabilities that are
required by the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine
Corps, and Space Force, but which commercial
industry cannot or is not expected to fulfill.
(D) Identifying opportunities for public-
private partnerships to support the incubation
and innovation of sUAS technology.
(4) Identifying potential changes in qualification
processes for sUAS components that could enable greater
commercial production of such components and sUAS
systems.
(e) Reports.--
(1) Initial report.--Not later than April 1, 2026,
the Working Group shall submit to the Deputy Secretary
of Defense and the congressional defense committees a
report that includes--
(A) an initial assessment of the sUAS
industrial base;
(B) a summary of the aggregate demand signal
made by the Federal Government for sUAS
production as of the date of the report;
(C) a summary of the future projected demand
signal by the Federal Government for sUAS
production;
(D) a description of the likely investments
in the sUAS component supplier base by
commercial industry over the period of 18
months following the date of the report;
(E) recommendations for investments or other
actions to strengthen the sUAS industrial base
to optimally meet aggregate Federal Government
and commercial demand; and
(F) an assessment of the Sky Foundry
initiative of the Army to determine how that
initiative is expected to--
(i) assist the Army in meeting its
sUAS requirements at a competitive
cost; and
(ii) materially impact the health of
the sUAS industrial base.
(2) Biannual reports.--Not less frequently than once
every 180 days following the submittal of the initial
report under paragraph (1), the Working Group shall
submit to the Deputy Secretary of Defense and the
congressional defense committees an updated version of
the report.
(f) Authorization of SkyFoundry Program.--The Secretary of
the Army may establish a SkyFoundry program if--
(1) the Working Group has submitted the initial
report required under subsection (e)(1) to the
congressional defense committees; and
(2) the Deputy Secretary of Defense certifies to such
committees that the SkyFoundry program--
(A) will improve the ability of the Army to
rapidly field sUAS systems at a competitive
cost; and
(B) will not negatively impact the commercial
sUAS industrial base.
(g) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``small-UAS'' or ``sUAS'' means an
unmanned aircraft system designated as Group 1, Group
2, or Group 3 in the Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Categorization Chart set forth in chapter III of the
Department of Defense Joint Publication 3-30 (relating
to ``Joint Air Operations''), or any successor to such
categorization system.
(2) The term ``sUAS component'' means any of
following components for sUAS systems:
(A) Brushless motors.
(B) Batteries.
(C) Antennae.
(D) Flight controllers, including printed
circuit boards.
(E) Wiring harnesses.
(F) Rotors.
(G) Blades and propellers.
(H) Chassis, bodies, and frames.
(I) Sensors, including electro-optical and
infra-red sensors, GPS, and other such sensors.
SEC. 915. TEMPORARY PROHIBITION ON DISESTABLISHMENT OF NAVY
EXPEDITIONARY COMBAT COMMAND PACIFIC.
(a) In General.--During the one-year period beginning on the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy
may not take any action to disestablish the Navy Expeditionary
Combat Command Pacific located at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-
Hickam.
(b) Briefing Required.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy
(or a designee of the Secretary) shall provide to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a briefing on--
(1) the status of the decision of the Secretary with
respect to the disestablishment of the Navy
Expeditionary Combat Command Pacific; and
(2) the strategic rationale, cost, and benefits of
such disestablishment.
SEC. 916. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR MODIFICATION OR
CONSOLIDATION OF GEOGRAPHIC COMBATANT COMMANDS.
(a) Limitation.--None of the funds authorized to be
appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal
year 2026 for the Department of Defense may be obligated or
expended to carry out an action described in subsection (b)
until a period of 60 days has elapsed following the date on
which the Secretary of Defense submits the certification and
all other information required under subsection (c) with
respect to such action.
(b) Actions Described.--The actions described in this
subsection are the following:
(1) Modifying or combining the missions,
responsibilities, or force structure of any a
geographic combatant command as set forth in chapter 6
of title 10, United States Code, with those of any
other command.
(2) Appointing an officer in a grade below O-10 to
serve as the Commander of any geographic combatant
command.
(3) Divesting, consolidating, or returning to a host
country any site included in the real property
inventory of a geographic combatant command as of June
1, 2025.
(c) Certification and Other Information Required.--The
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
committees each of the following with respect to any action
described in subsection (b) that is proposed to be taken by the
Secretary:
(1) A certification that, in the determination of the
Secretary, undertaken with appropriate consultations
with international partners, the action is in the
national security interest of the United States.
(2) A detailed analysis of the impact of such action
on--
(A) the ability of the Armed Forces to
execute contingency and other operational plans
of the Department of Defense, including
counterterrorism operations and crisis response
operations, and the ability of the Armed Forces
to support such execution;
(B) the ability of the United States to
maintain access in the affected geographic
command's area of responsibility, including to
protect the freedom of navigation;
(C) military training and major military
exercises, including on interoperability,
security cooperation, and joint activities with
allies and partners; and
(D) United States deterrence of potential
threats, including those that may be posed by
the People's Republic of China and the Russian
Federation, and the adequacy of United States
military posture in the affected geographic
command's area of responsibilities for such
purposes.
(3) A detailed analysis of the costs for relocation
of personnel, equipment, and associated infrastructure.
(4) A description of consultations regarding such
action with each relevant ally or partner.
(5) Independent risk assessments prepared by the
Commanders of the affected geographic combatant
commands, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff,
and any other combatant commander that may be affected
by such action, of--
(A) the impact of such action on the security
of the United States;
(B) the impact of such action on the ability
of the Armed Forces to execute campaign and
contingency plans of the Department of Defense,
including in support of operations outside the
area of responsibility of the affected
geographic combatant commands; and
(C) the impact of such action on military
training and major military exercises,
including on interoperability and joint
activities with regional allies and partners.
(d) Consultation.--In preparing the certification and other
information required under subsection (c) the Secretary of
Defense shall consult with Commanders in the affected
geographic combatant command's area of responsibility and the
commander of any other geographic combatant command expected to
be affected by an action described in subsection (b).
(e) Form.--
(1) Certification.--The certification required by
subsection (c)(1) shall be submitted in unclassified
form.
(2) Other information.--The information described in
paragraphs (2) through (5) of subsection (c) may be
submitted in classified form.
(3) Special rule for independent risk assessments.--
Each independent risk assessment required by subsection
(c)(5) shall be submitted in unaltered format.
SEC. 917. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE ARMY PENDING
SUBMITTAL OF PLAN ON THE PROPOSED INTEGRATION OF
THE JOINT MUNITIONS COMMAND AND THE ARMY
SUSTAINMENT COMMAND.
(a) In General.--None of the funds authorized to be
appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal
year 2026 for the Army may be obligated or expended to take any
action described in subsection (b) with respect to the Joint
Munitions Command and the Army Sustainment Command (referred to
in this section collectively as the ``Commands'') until the
Secretary of the Army submits to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a
report regarding the proposed plan of the Secretary to
integrate the Commands.
(b) Actions Described.--The actions described in this
subsection are any actions to integrate or otherwise
restructure the Commands, including through--
(1) changing the numbers, duty locations, or
responsibilities of personnel under the Commands; or
(2) modifying leadership or reporting chains of the
Commands.
(c) Elements.--The report required by subsection (a) shall
include the following:
(1) A detailed comparison of the organizational
structures of the Commands (as in effect on the date of
the enactment of this Act) compared to the proposed
organizational structures of such Commands if
integrated as proposed by the Secretary of the Army,
including any associated changes to reporting chains,
leadership roles, and workforce.
(2) The planned timeline for implementation of such
integration.
(3) Any plans for changing the numbers, duty
locations, or responsibilities of personnel under the
Commands.
(4) A mission justification for the proposed
integration.
(5) An assessment of the short-term and long-term
impacts of the proposed integration on the readiness of
the Army and the Department of Defense to conduct the
missions of the Commands and the plan of the Army for
mitigating those impacts.
TITLE X--GENERAL PROVISIONS
Subtitle A--Financial Matters
Sec. 1001. General transfer authority.
Sec. 1002. Consolidation of reporting requirements relating to
Department of Defense financial improvement and audit
remediation plan.
Sec. 1003. Concurrent reporting date for annual update to Defense
Business Systems Audit Remediation Plan and Department of
Defense annual financial statements.
Sec. 1004. Amendments and repeals to budgetary display requirements.
Sec. 1005. Extension of audit requirement for Department of Defense
components.
Sec. 1006. Reporting requirements for amounts made available pursuant to
title II of Public Law 119-21.
Sec. 1007. Use of technology using artificial intelligence to facilitate
audit of the financial statements of the Department of Defense
for fiscal year 2026.
Subtitle B--Counterdrug Activities
Sec. 1010. Support for counterdrug activities and activities to counter
transnational organized crime.
Subtitle C--Naval Vessels and Shipyards
Sec. 1011. Requirements for amphibious warfare ship force structure.
Sec. 1012. Definition of short-term work for purposes of Navy
construction of combatant and escort vessels and assignment of
vessel projects.
Sec. 1013. Navy Senior Technical Authority.
Sec. 1014. Overhaul, repair, and maintenance of vessels in the
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Sec. 1015. Allocation of certain operation and maintenance funds for
Navy amphibious ship maintenance.
Sec. 1016. Metrics for basic and functional design for ship
construction.
Sec. 1017. Authority for single award indefinite delivery-indefinite
quantity contract for destroyer maintenance.
Sec. 1018. Limitation on availability of funds to retire or decommission
oceanographic research vessels of the Navy.
Sec. 1019. Strategy for Navy investment in and support for the maritime
industrial base.
Sec. 1020. Exemption of unmanned surface vessels and unmanned underwater
vehicles from certain technical authority requirements.
Sec. 1021. Pilot program on use of automated shipbuilding technologies
and capabilities.
Sec. 1022. Modification of authority to purchase used vessels under the
National Defense Sealift Fund.
Subtitle D--Counterterrorism
Sec. 1031. Extension of authority for joint task forces to support law
enforcement agencies conducting counter-terrorism activities.
Sec. 1032. Extension of prohibition on use of funds for transfer or
release of individuals detained at United States Naval
Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the United States.
Sec. 1033. Extension of prohibition on use of funds to construct or
modify facilities in the United States to house detainees
transferred from United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay,
Cuba.
Sec. 1034. Extension of prohibition on use of funds for transfer or
release of individuals detained at United States Naval
Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to certain countries.
Sec. 1035. Extension of prohibition on use of funds to close or
relinquish control of United States Naval Station, Guantanamo
Bay, Cuba.
Subtitle E--Miscellaneous Authorities and Limitations
Sec. 1041. Modification of authority to provide assistance in support of
Department of Defense accounting for missing United States
Government personnel.
Sec. 1042. Senior leaders of the Department of Defense and other
specified persons: authority to provide protection.
Sec. 1043. Modification of requirements relating to support of civil
authorities by Armed Forces.
Sec. 1044. Authority of Secretary of Defense to enter into contracts to
provide certain assistance to secure the southern land border
of the United States.
Sec. 1045. Limitation on use of funds to relocate or otherwise remove
the Maritime Industrial Base Program.
Sec. 1046. Limitation on retirement of Gray Eagle unmanned aircraft
systems.
Sec. 1047. Authority to transfer T-37 aircraft to Arizona Aviation
Historical Group.
Sec. 1048. Authorization of Eastern Regional Range Complex for multi-
domain operations and robotic autonomous systems training,
testing, and experimentation.
Sec. 1049. Limitation on use of funds for deactivation of Expeditionary
Combat Aviation Brigades.
Sec. 1050. Prohibition on use of live animals in Department of Defense
live fire trauma training.
Sec. 1051. Prohibition on destruction or scrapping of World War II-era
aircraft.
Sec. 1052. Limitation on availability of funds for travel expenses of
the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
Sec. 1053. Congressional notification of support for immigration
enforcement operations.
Subtitle F--Studies and Reports
Sec. 1061. Notification of waivers under Department of Defense Directive
3000.09.
Sec. 1062. Modifications to authority for transfer and sale of certain
surplus firearms, ammunition, and parts.
Sec. 1063. Extension of mobility capability requirements study.
Sec. 1064. Extension of briefing requirement regarding civil authorities
at the Southwest border.
Sec. 1065. Extension of biennial assessments of Air Force Test Center.
Sec. 1066. Reports on installation of certain collision avoidance
systems in military rotary-wing aircraft.
Sec. 1067. Cybersecurity and resilience annex in Strategic Rail Corridor
Network assessments.
Sec. 1068. GAO review and report on biological weapons experiments on
and in relation to ticks, tick-borne disease.
Sec. 1069. Briefings on expenditures or planned expenditures of funds
allocated for exploration and development of existing Arctic
infrastructure.
Sec. 1070. Semiannual report on Department of Defense operations at the
southern land border.
Sec. 1071. Assessment on potential establishment of incubator programs
for secure facilities and networks at universities.
Subtitle G--Other Matters
Sec. 1081. Extension of the National Commission on the Future of the
Navy.
Sec. 1082. Federal agency support for Afghanistan War Commission.
Sec. 1083. Provision of contract authority to Afghanistan War
Commission.
Sec. 1084. Reauthorization of Servicewomen's Commemorative Partnership.
Sec. 1085. AUKUS Improvement Act of 2025.
Sec. 1086. Framework for reforming technology transfer and foreign
disclosure policies.
Sec. 1087. Procurement and distribution of sports foods and dietary
supplements to members of the Armed Forces assigned to the
United States Special Operations Command.
Sec. 1088. Pilot program on enhanced use of advanced sensor networks to
improve Air Force counter-unmanned aircraft system
capabilities for base defense.
Sec. 1089. Pilot program and other requirements for accelerating
protection of certain facilities and assets from unmanned
aircraft.
Sec. 1090. Process for complaints and investigations of transportation
service providers and transportation officers.
Sec. 1091. Declassification of certain records relating to Tower 22
attack.
Sec. 1092. Updates and preservation of memorials to chaplains at
Arlington National Cemetery.
Sec. 1093. Critical infrastructure compatibility tabletop exercise.
Sec. 1094. Irregular Warfare Exercise Laboratory.
Sec. 1095. Commission on the National Defense Strategy.
Subtitle A--Financial Matters
SEC. 1001. GENERAL TRANSFER AUTHORITY.
(a) Authority to Transfer Authorizations.--
(1) Authority.--Upon determination by the Secretary
of Defense that such action is necessary in the
national interest, the Secretary may transfer amounts
of authorizations made available to the Department of
Defense in this division for fiscal year 2026 between
any such authorizations for that fiscal year (or any
subdivisions thereof). Amounts of authorizations so
transferred shall be merged with and be available for
the same purposes as the authorization to which
transferred.
(2) Limitation.--Except as provided in paragraph (3),
the total amount of authorizations that the Secretary
may transfer under the authority of this section may
not exceed $6,000,000,000.
(3) Exception for transfers between military
personnel authorizations.--A transfer of funds between
military personnel authorizations under title IV shall
not be counted toward the dollar limitation in
paragraph (2).
(b) Limitations.--The authority provided by subsection (a) to
transfer authorizations--
(1) may only be used to provide authority for items
that have a higher priority than the items from which
authority is transferred; and
(2) may not be used to provide authority for an item
that has been denied authorization by Congress.
(c) Effect on Authorization Amounts.--A transfer made from
one account to another under the authority of this section
shall be deemed to increase the amount authorized for the
account to which the amount is transferred by an amount equal
to the amount transferred.
(d) Notice to Congress.--The Secretary shall promptly notify
Congress of each transfer made under subsection (a).
SEC. 1002. CONSOLIDATION OF REPORTING REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FINANCIAL IMPROVEMENT AND
AUDIT REMEDIATION PLAN.
(a) Financial Improvement and Audit Remediation Plan.--
Section 240b of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(2)(A)--
(A) in clause (iv), by striking ``and'' at
the end;
(B) in clause (v), by striking ``and'' at the
end; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
clauses:
``(vi) meeting resource requirements,
including personnel and information
technology infrastructure; and
``(vii) identifying long-range goals
and measurable objectives, including
audit cycle timelines, control testing
frequency, and auditor-validated
corrective action plans; and''; and
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (1)(B), by adding at the end
the following new clauses:
``(ix) A detailed estimate of the
funding required for the next fiscal
year to procure, obtain, or otherwise
implement each process, system, and
technology identified to address the
corrective action plan or plans of each
department, agency, component, or
element of the Department of Defense,
and the corrective action plan of the
Department as a whole, for purposes of
this chapter during such fiscal year.
``(x) The number and scope of
automated processes implemented,
including reconciliation, inventory
validation, and internal controls.'';
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking
subparagraph (B) and inserting the following
new subparagraph (B):
``(B) The January 31 briefing under subparagraph (A)
shall include a ranking of all of the military
departments and Defense Agencies in order of how
advanced each is in achieving auditable financial
statements, as required by law.'';
(C) by redesignating paragraph (3) as
paragraph (4);
(D) by inserting after paragraph (2) the
following new paragraph (3):
``(3) Annual report by bottom quartile.--Not later
than June 30 of each year, the head of each military
department and Defense Agency that was ranked in the
bottom quartile of the report submitted under paragraph
(2)(B) for that year shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a report that includes the following
information for that military department or Defense
Agency:
``(A) A description of the material
weaknesses of the military department or
Defense Agency.
``(B) The underlying causes of such
weaknesses.
``(C) A plan for remediating such weaknesses.
``(D) The total number of open audit notices
of findings and recommendations (in this
paragraph referred to as `NFRs') for the most
recently concluded fiscal year and the
preceding two fiscal years, where applicable.
``(E) The number of repeat or reissued NFRs
from the most recently concluded fiscal year.
``(F) The number of NFRs that were previously
forecasted to be closed during the most
recently concluded fiscal year that remain
open.
``(G) The number of closed NFRs during the
current fiscal year and prior fiscal years.
``(H) The number of material weaknesses that
were validated by external auditors as fully
resolved or downgraded during the current
fiscal year relative to prior fiscal years.
``(I) A breakdown, by fiscal year, of which
open NFRs are forecasted to be closed.
``(J) Explanations for any unfavorable trends
in the information included under paragraphs
(1) through (9).''; and
(E) in paragraph (4), as redesignated by
subparagraph (C) of this paragraph, by striking
``the critical capabilities described in the
Department of Defense report titled `Financial
Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) Plan
Status Report' and dated May 2016'' and
inserting ``the financial statement audit
priorities designated by the Secretary of
Defense for the fiscal year in which the report
is submitted''.
(b) Annual Reports on Funding for Corrective Action Plans.--
Section 1009 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 240b note) is
amended by striking subsection (c).
(c) Annual Report on Auditable Financial Statements.--Title
10, United States Code, is amended by striking section 240h.
SEC. 1003. CONCURRENT REPORTING DATE FOR ANNUAL UPDATE TO DEFENSE
BUSINESS SYSTEMS AUDIT REMEDIATION PLAN AND
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
Section 240g(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended
to read as follows:
``(b) Annual Report.--On the same date as the date of the
submission of the audited financial statements of the
Department of Defense required pursuant to section 240a of this
title each year, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
congressional defense committees an updated annual report on
the Defense Business Systems Audit Remediation Plan under
subsection (a).''.
SEC. 1004. AMENDMENTS AND REPEALS TO BUDGETARY DISPLAY REQUIREMENTS.
(a) Amendments to Existing Law.--
(1) Explosive ordnance disposal defense program.--
Section 2284 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(A) by striking subsection (c); and
(B) by redesignating subsection (d) as
subsection (c).
(2) Body armor procurement.--Section 141 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010
(Public Law 111-84; 10 U.S.C. 221 note) is amended to
read as follows:
``SEC. 141. BODY ARMOR PROCUREMENT.
``The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that body armor is
procured using funds authorized to be appropriated by this
title.''.
(b) Repeals of Existing Law.--The following provisions of law
are repealed:
(1) Evaluation and assessment of the distributed
common ground system.--Section 219 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (Public
Law 113-66; 10 U.S.C. 221 note).
(2) Separate program elements required for research
and development of joint light tactical vehicle.--
Section 213 of the Ike Skelton National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 (Public Law 111-
383; 10 U.S.C. 221 note).
(3) Separate procurement line items for future combat
systems program.--Section 111 of the Duncan Hunter
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009
(Public Law 110-417; 10 U.S.C. 221 note).
(4) Separate procurement and research, development,
test, and evaluation line items and program elements
for sky warrior unmanned aerial systems project.--
Section 214 of the Duncan Hunter National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Public Law 110-
417; 10 U.S.C. 221 note).
(5) Requirement for separate display of budgets for
afghanistan and iraq.--Section 1502 of the Duncan
Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2009 (Public Law 110-417; 10 U.S.C. 221 note).
SEC. 1005. EXTENSION OF AUDIT REQUIREMENT FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
COMPONENTS.
Section 1004(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-81; 10 U.S.C. 240d note) is
amended by striking ``2034'' and inserting ``2035''.
SEC. 1006. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR AMOUNTS MADE AVAILABLE PURSUANT
TO TITLE II OF PUBLIC LAW 119-21.
(a) Annual Reports.--At the time of the submission to
Congress of the budget of the President for each of fiscal
years 2027 through 2029 pursuant to section 1105(a) of title
31, United States Code, the Secretary of Defense shall submit
to the congressional defense committees the following, with
respect to amounts made available by title II of Public Law
119-21:
(1) Proposed allocations by account and by program,
project, or activity, with detailed justifications.
(2) P-1 and R-1 budget justification documents, which
shall identify the allocation of funds by program,
project, and activity.
(3) M-1 and O-1 budget justification documents, which
shall identify the allocation of funds by budget
activity, activity group, and sub-activity group.
(4) C-1 budget justification documents, which shall
identify the allocation of funds by component,
location, and project name.
(b) Quarterly Reports and Briefings.--On a quarterly basis,
the Secretary of Defense shall--
(1) submit to the congressional defense committees a
report on the status of balances of projects and
activities funded using amounts described in subsection
(a), including all uncommitted, committed, and
unobligated funds; and
(2) following the submission of each such report,
provide to the congressional defense a briefing on the
matters covered by the report.
SEC. 1007. USE OF TECHNOLOGY USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO
FACILITATE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026.
(a) Use of AI Technology for Audits.--The Secretary of
Defense, the Secretary of the Army, the Secretary of the Navy,
and the Secretary of the Air Force shall encourage, to the
greatest extent practicable, the use of technology that uses
artificial intelligence or machine learning for the purpose of
facilitating audits of the financial statements of the
Department of Defense.
(b) Implementation of AI Technology for Audits.--The Director
of the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office of the
Department, in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense
for Research and Engineering and the Inspector General of the
Department, shall oversee the adoption of artificial
intelligence and machine learning technologies in support of
financial management and enterprise business operations.
Subtitle B--Counterdrug Activities
SEC. 1010. SUPPORT FOR COUNTERDRUG ACTIVITIES AND ACTIVITIES TO COUNTER
TRANSNATIONAL ORGANIZED CRIME.
Subsection (h)(3) of section 284 of title 10, United States
Code, is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (A)--
(A) in clause (ii), by striking ``and'' at
the end; and
(B) by adding at the end the following new
clauses:
``(iv) a description of the
arrangements, if any, for the
sustainment of the support, project, or
purpose and the source of funds to
support sustainment of the capabilities
and performance outcomes achieved using
such support, if applicable;
``(v) a description of the objectives
for the support, project, or purpose;
and
``(vi) information, including the
amount, type, and purpose, about the
support provided to the agency during
the fiscal year for which the support
is provided with respect to--
``(I) this section; or
``(II) counterdrug activities
authorized by section 1033 of
the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 1998 (Public Law 105-85;
111 Stat. 1811).''; and
(2) in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking ``the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of
Representatives'' and inserting ``the congressional
defense committees''.
Subtitle C--Naval Vessels and Shipyards
SEC. 1011. REQUIREMENTS FOR AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE SHIP FORCE STRUCTURE.
Section 8062(e) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and'' at the end;
(2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period and
inserting ``; and''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(4) the Navy prioritizes scheduled maintenance and
repair actions to maintain the minimum number of
available amphibious warfare ships to meet operational
requirements.''.
SEC. 1012. DEFINITION OF SHORT-TERM WORK FOR PURPOSES OF NAVY
CONSTRUCTION OF COMBATANT AND ESCORT VESSELS AND
ASSIGNMENT OF VESSEL PROJECTS.
Section 8669a(c)(4) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by striking ``12 months'' and inserting ``18 months''.
SEC. 1013. NAVY SENIOR TECHNICAL AUTHORITY.
Section 8669b of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(2), by amending subparagraph
(B) to read as follows:
``(B) reports directly to the portfolio
acquisition executive, established under
section 1732 of this title.''; and
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``Each
Senior''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(2) Each Senior Technical Authority shall also be
responsible for the determination that all design requirements
for a vessel class are directly related to a key performance
parameter or key system attribute established in the capability
development document for such class. Any such requirement that
the Senior Technical Authority determines is unnecessary to
meet a key performance parameter or key system attribute shall
not be approved.''.
SEC. 1014. OVERHAUL, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF VESSELS IN THE
COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS.
Section 8680 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in the heading, by striking ``United
States or Guam'' and inserting ``United States,
Guam, or Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana
Islands''; and
(B) by striking ``the United States or Guam''
each place it appears and inserting ``the
United States, Guam, or the Commonwealth of the
Northern Mariana Islands''; and
(2) in subsection (d), by striking ``the United
States or Guam'' and inserting ``the United States,
Guam, or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana
Islands''.
SEC. 1015. ALLOCATION OF CERTAIN OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FUNDS FOR
NAVY AMPHIBIOUS SHIP MAINTENANCE.
(a) Allocation of Fiscal Year 2026 Funds.--Of the funds
authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made
available for fiscal year 2026 for operation and maintenance,
Navy for ship maintenance, the Secretary of the Navy shall
ensure that such funds are allocated to provide, on a per
capita basis, an equal or greater amount of funding for each
amphibious warfare ship that enters into maintenance
availability during fiscal year 2026 relative to the amount of
funding provided for each surface combatant ship.
(b) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``amphibious warfare ship'' has the
meaning given that term in section 8062(h) of title 10,
United States Code.
(2) The term ``surface combatant ship''--
(A) means a surface ship that is designed
primarily to engage in attacks against
airborne, surface, subsurface, and shore
targets; and
(B) includes any--
(i) guided missile cruiser;
(ii) guided missile destroyer;
(iii) guided missile frigate; and
(iv) littoral combat ship.
SEC. 1016. METRICS FOR BASIC AND FUNCTIONAL DESIGN FOR SHIP
CONSTRUCTION.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall
select a metric to measure the progression of basic and
functional design with respect to the construction of ships.
(b) Report.--Not later than 45 days after the selection of a
metric under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Navy shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report on such
metric that includes the justification for the selection of the
metric.
(c) Basic and Functional Design.--In this section, the term
``basic and functional design'' has the meaning given such term
in section 8669c(1) of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 1017. AUTHORITY FOR SINGLE AWARD INDEFINITE DELIVERY-INDEFINITE
QUANTITY CONTRACT FOR DESTROYER MAINTENANCE.
The Secretary of the Navy shall seek to enter into a multi-
year single award indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity
contract to provide for the maintenance of the DDG-1000 class
of destroyers.
SEC. 1018. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS TO RETIRE OR
DECOMMISSION OCEANOGRAPHIC RESEARCH VESSELS OF THE
NAVY.
None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act
for fiscal year 2026 may be obligated or expended to retire or
decommission, prepare to retire or decommission, or place in
storage, any oceanographic research vessel of the Navy unless
the Secretary of the Navy has identified and acquired a
suitable replacement vessel for conducting the research that
has been conducted by the vessel selected for retirement or
decommissioning.
SEC. 1019. STRATEGY FOR NAVY INVESTMENT IN AND SUPPORT FOR THE MARITIME
INDUSTRIAL BASE.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall
develop and implement a strategy for investing in and
supporting the maritime industrial base to address cost and
schedule challenges for surface and submarine shipbuilding
programs.
(b) Elements.--The strategy under subsection (a) shall--
(1) focus on ensuring reliable supplies of sequence
critical components for submarine and surface
shipbuilding programs; and
(2) include measures--
(A) to identify key performance indicators to
measure return on investment;
(B) to centralize data collection to support
further analysis of maritime industrial base
performance; and
(C) to apply artificial intelligence to
monitor and predict potential supply chain
challenges, including potential disruptions,
material shortages, delivery delays, and other
such factors.
(c) Report.--Following completion of the strategy required
under subsection (a), but not later than 210 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy
shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report
on the strategy. The report shall include--
(1) a summary of the strategy;
(2) timelines for implementation of the strategy; and
(3) an explanation of how the strategy is expected to
address cost and schedule challenges for surface and
submarine shipbuilding programs.
SEC. 1020. EXEMPTION OF UNMANNED SURFACE VESSELS AND UNMANNED
UNDERWATER VEHICLES FROM CERTAIN TECHNICAL
AUTHORITY REQUIREMENTS.
(a) Exemption From Senior Technical Authority Requirements.--
Unmanned surface vessels and unmanned underwater vehicles
acquired or developed by the Department of the Navy are exempt
from any requirement for oversight by a senior technical
authority established under section 8669b of title 10, United
States Code, except the requirements, specifications, and
approvals described in subsection (c).
(b) Limitation Relating to Office of the Chief Engineer.--
Subject to subsection (c), the Chief Engineer of the Naval Sea
Systems Command may not establish any requirement,
specification, or approval for an unmanned surface vessel or an
unmanned underwater vehicle unless such action is approved in
advance by the program manager responsible for the respective
unmanned system.
(c) Exceptions.--As the Secretary of the Navy considers
appropriate, unmanned surface vessels and unmanned underwater
vehicles may be subject to requirements, specifications, and
approvals established by technical domain managers or technical
warrant holders with responsibility for cybersecurity, ordnance
and explosives, or warfare systems, without advanced approval
described in subsection (b).
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``unmanned surface vessel'' means a
vessel designed to operate on the surface of the water
without an onboard human crew.
(2) The term ``unmanned underwater vehicle'' means a
vehicle designed to operate below the surface of the
water without an onboard human crew.
SEC. 1021. PILOT PROGRAM ON USE OF AUTOMATED SHIPBUILDING TECHNOLOGIES
AND CAPABILITIES.
(a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall
establish a pilot program on the use of automated assembly
technologies and capabilities in naval shipbuilding to reduce
overall construction times and alleviate workforce constraints
(in this section referred to as the ``pilot program'').
(b) Elements of Pilot Program.--In carrying out the pilot
program, the Secretary of the Navy shall--
(1) identify and select available novel automated
hull assembly technologies for incorporation and
demonstration;
(2) designate at least one surface ship or submarine
program to demonstrate the automated technologies
identified under paragraph (1);
(3) carry out such demonstrations;
(4) evaluate the demonstrated automated
technologies--
(A) across a range of functions, including
plate preparation, welding, and block assembly;
and
(B) for compatibility and ease of adoption
into the existing shipbuilding value chain; and
(5) assess the feasibility and effectiveness of
automated approaches in improving subassembly
construction times, overall ship construction
schedules, and workforce efficiency and safety.
(c) Reports.--
(1) In general.--Not later than September 30, 2026,
and annually thereafter until the pilot program
terminates, the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to
the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the
Committee on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives a report on the implementation and
results of the pilot program.
(2) Elements of reports.--Each report required by
paragraph (1) shall include the following:
(A) An identification of the time required to
adapt specific technologies and processes.
(B) A description of the impact of the pilot
program on workforce and construction
schedules.
(d) Termination.--The pilot program shall terminate on the
date that is three years after the date of the enactment of
this Act.
SEC. 1022. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE USED VESSELS UNDER THE
NATIONAL DEFENSE SEALIFT FUND.
Section 2218(f)(3)(C) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by striking ``10'' and inserting ``12''.
Subtitle D--Counterterrorism
SEC. 1031. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR JOINT TASK FORCES TO SUPPORT LAW
ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES CONDUCTING COUNTER-TERRORISM
ACTIVITIES.
Section 1022(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2004 (Public Law 108-136; 10 U.S.C. 271(b) note) is
amended by striking ``2027'' and inserting ``2032''.
SEC. 1032. EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR TRANSFER OR
RELEASE OF INDIVIDUALS DETAINED AT UNITED STATES
NAVAL STATION, GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA, TO THE UNITED
STATES.
Section 1033 of the John S. McCain National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 132
Stat. 1953) is amended by striking ``December 31, 2025'' and
inserting ``December 31, 2026''.
SEC. 1033. EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT OR
MODIFY FACILITIES IN THE UNITED STATES TO HOUSE
DETAINEES TRANSFERRED FROM UNITED STATES NAVAL
STATION, GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA.
Section 1034(a) of the John S. McCain National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 132
Stat. 1954) is amended by striking ``December 31, 2025'' and
inserting ``December 31, 2026''.
SEC. 1034. EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR TRANSFER OR
RELEASE OF INDIVIDUALS DETAINED AT UNITED STATES
NAVAL STATION, GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA, TO CERTAIN
COUNTRIES.
Section 1035 of the John S. McCain National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 132
Stat. 1954) is amended by striking ``December 31, 2025'' and
inserting ``December 31, 2026''.
SEC. 1035. EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS TO CLOSE OR
RELINQUISH CONTROL OF UNITED STATES NAVAL STATION,
GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA.
Section 1036 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 131 Stat. 1551) is amended
by striking ``fiscal years 2018 through 2025'' and inserting
``fiscal years 2018 through 2026''.
Subtitle E--Miscellaneous Authorities and Limitations
SEC. 1041. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN SUPPORT
OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ACCOUNTING FOR MISSING
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL.
Section 408 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by inserting ``and procure
goods and services from'' after ``assistance to''; and
(2) in subsection (d)(1), by striking ``$5,000,000''
and inserting ``$15,000,000''.
SEC. 1042. SENIOR LEADERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND OTHER
SPECIFIED PERSONS: AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE PROTECTION.
Section 714 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsections (c) through (e) as
subsections (h) through (j), respectively;
(2) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection
(c);
(3) by inserting after subsection (a) the following
new subsection:
``(b) Protection for Former or Retired Department
Leadership.--The Secretary of Defense, under regulations
prescribed by the Secretary and in accordance with guidelines
approved by the Secretary and the Attorney General, may
authorize qualified members of the armed forces and qualified
civilian employees of the Department of Defense to provide
physical protection and personal security to a former or
retired official who--
``(1) previously served in a position identified in
paragraphs (1) through (7); and
``(2) faces serious and credible threats arising from
duties performed while employed by the Department of
Defense.'';
(4) in subsection (c), as redesignated by paragraph
(2)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking
``paragraphs (1) through (7) of subsection
(a)'' and inserting ``subsection (a) or (b)'';
and
(B) by striking paragraphs (4) through (6)
and redesignating paragraph (7) as paragraph
(4); and
(5) by inserting after subsection (c), as
redesignated by paragraph (2), the following new
subsections:
``(d) Requirement for Written Determination.--A determination
of the Secretary of Defense whether to provide physical
protection and personal security under subsection (b) or (c),
or reimbursement under subsection (h), shall be in writing,
shall be based on a threat assessment by an appropriate law
enforcement, security, or intelligence organization, and shall
include the name and title of the officer, employee, or other
individual affected, the reason for such determination, the
duration of any authorized protection and security for such
officer, employee, or individual, and the nature of any
arrangements for such protection and security.
``(e) Duration of Protection.--The Secretary of Defense shall
require periodic reviews, not less than once every six months,
of the duration of protection provided to individuals under
subsection (b) or (c).
``(f) Submissions to Congress.--
``(1) In general.-- Except as provided in paragraph
(4), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
congressional defense committee determinations made
pursuant to this section as follows:
``(A) An initial determination made under
subsection (d), not later than 15 days after
the date on which the determination is made,
including the justification for such
determination and a current threat assessment
by an appropriate law enforcement, security, or
intelligence organization.
``(B) A determination to deny the renewal of
physical protection and security under
subsection (b) or (c), or reimbursement under
subsection (j), not later than 15 days after
the date on which the determination is made,
including--
``(i) the justification for such
determination;
``(ii) a current threat assessment by
an appropriate law enforcement,
security, or intelligence organization;
and
``(iii) a certification that threats
to the individual arising from duties
performed while employed by the
Department of Defense can be
sufficiently mitigated without physical
protection and security or
reimbursement.
``(C) A determination to terminate physical
protection and security under subsection (b) or
(c), or reimbursement under subsection (j),
during a previously authorized period of
protection, not later than 48 hours after the
date on which the determination is made,
including--
``(i) the justification for such
determination;
``(ii) a current threat assessment by
an appropriate law enforcement,
security, or intelligence organization;
and
``(iii) a certification that threats
to the individual arising from duties
performed while employed by the
Department of Defense can be
sufficiently mitigated without
protection and security or
reimbursement.
``(D) A determination to deny a request for
reimbursement of an individual described in
subsection (b), not later than 15 days after
the date on which the determination is made,
including--
``(i) the justification for such
determination;
``(ii) a current threat assessment by
an appropriate law enforcement,
security, or intelligence organization;
and
``(iii) a certification that threats
to the individual arising from duties
performed while employed by the
Department of Defense can be
sufficiently mitigated without
reimbursement.
``(2) Form of report.--A report submitted under
paragraph (1) may be made in classified form.
``(3) Regulations and guidelines.--The Secretary of
Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
committees the regulations and guidelines prescribed
pursuant to subsections (b) and (c)(1), and a
description of any changes to such guidelines, not less
than 20 days before the date on which such regulations
take effect.
``(4) Exceptions.--Paragraph (1) does not apply to
determinations made with respect to the following
individuals:
``(A) An individual described in subsection
(c)(2)(C) who is otherwise sponsored by the
Secretary of Defense, the Deputy Secretary of
Defense, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff, or the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs
of Staff.
``(B) An individual described in subsection
(c)(2)(E).
``(g) Notification to Certain Protected Personnel.--The
Secretary of Defense shall provide written notification to any
individual receiving physical protection and personal security
under subsection (a) or (b), or reimbursement under subsection
(j), at least 90 days prior to terminating or denying the
renewal of protection and security protection or reimbursement,
as the case may be, for such individual.''.
SEC. 1043. MODIFICATION OF REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO SUPPORT OF CIVIL
AUTHORITIES BY ARMED FORCES.
(a) In General.--Section 723 of title 10, United States Code,
is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), in the subsection heading, by
striking ``Requirement'' and inserting ``Response to
Civil Disturbances'';
(2) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection
(c);
(3) by inserting after subsection (a) the following
new subsection (b):
``(b) Support to Civilian Law Enforcement Agencies by Members
of the Armed Forces.--Whenever a member of the armed forces
(including the National Guard) provides support to civilian law
enforcement agencies, each such member providing such support
shall visibly display the name of the armed force in which such
member operates.''; and
(4) in subsection (c), as redesignated by paragraph
(2)--
(A) by striking ``requirement under
subsection (a)'' and inserting ``requirements
under subsections (a) and (b)''; and
(B) by striking ``such subsection'' and
inserting ``any such subsection''.
(b) Conforming and Clerical Amendments.--
(1) Conforming amendment.--The heading for section
723 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``Federal authorities in response to civil
disturbances'' and inserting ``civil authorities''.
(2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections at the
beginning of chapter 41 of title 10, United States
Code, is amended by striking the item relating to
section 723 and inserting the following new item:
``723. Support of civil authorities: requirement for use of members of
the Armed Forces and Federal law enforcement personnel.''.
SEC. 1044. AUTHORITY OF SECRETARY OF DEFENSE TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS TO
PROVIDE CERTAIN ASSISTANCE TO SECURE THE SOUTHERN
LAND BORDER OF THE UNITED STATES.
Section 1059(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2016 (10 U.S.C. 284 note; Public Law 114-92) is
amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ``United States
Customs and Border Protection'' and inserting ``U.S.
Customs and Border Protection'';
(2) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3);
and
(3) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following
new paragraph:
``(2) Contract authority.--In providing assistance to
U.S. Customs and Border Protection under paragraph (1),
the Secretary may enter into a contract for the
provision of any of the following services:
``(A) Detection and monitoring.
``(B) Warehousing and logistical supply
chain.
``(C) Transportation.
``(D) Vehicle maintenance.
``(E) Training other than lead or primary
instructor.
``(F) Intelligence analysis.
``(G) Linguist.
``(H) Data entry.
``(I) Aviation.''.
SEC. 1045. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS TO RELOCATE OR OTHERWISE REMOVE
THE MARITIME INDUSTRIAL BASE PROGRAM.
None of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise
made available by this Act may be used to relocate the Maritime
Industrial Base Program to the Naval Sea Systems Command or
otherwise remove the Maritime Industrial Base Program from
under the jurisdiction of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy
for Research, Development, and Acquisition.
SEC. 1046. LIMITATION ON RETIREMENT OF GRAY EAGLE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT
SYSTEMS.
(a) Prohibition.--Except as provided in subsection (b), the
Secretary of the Army may not retire, divest, or otherwise take
any action that would--
(1) reduce the number, configuration, or capability
of any MQ-1C Gray Eagle Extended Range unmanned
aircraft system that is in the Army inventory as of the
date of the enactment of this Act; or
(2) prevent the Army from maintaining such systems in
the current or improved configurations and capabilities
of such systems.
(b) Exception.--The prohibition under subsection (a) shall
not apply if the Chairman of the Joint Requirements Oversight
Council submits to the appropriate congressional committees a
written certification that--
(1) a capability of equal or greater effectiveness is
being fielded, or will be fielded and operational prior
to, or concurrently with, the retirement of any MQ-1C
Gray Eagle unmanned aircraft system; or
(2) such retirement will not result in a reduction in
the overall capacity available to the commanders of the
combatant commands.
(c) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this
section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees''
means--
(1) the congressional defense committees; and
(2) the congressional intelligence committees (as
defined in section 3 of the National Security Act of
1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003)).
SEC. 1047. AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER T-37 AIRCRAFT TO ARIZONA AVIATION
HISTORICAL GROUP.
(a) Transfer of Authority T-37.--The Secretary of the Air
Force may convey, without consideration, to the Arizona
Aviation Historical Group, Phoenix, Arizona (in this section
referred to as the ``foundation''), all right, title, and
interest of the United States in and to five retired T-37B
Trainer Aircraft. A conveyance under this section shall be made
by means of a conditional deed of gift.
(b) Conditions of Transfer.--A conveyance authorized under
subsection (a) shall be subject to the following conditions:
(1) Prior to conveyance, all military specific or
unique equipment, as determined by the Secretary, on
the aircraft shall be removed.
(2) The Secretary is not required to--
(A) repair or alter the condition of the
aircraft before conveying ownership; or
(B) guarantee or ensure the airworthiness of
any conveyed aircraft.
(3) The Secretary shall determine which aircraft to
convey.
(c) Condition of Property.--Any aircraft conveyed under this
section shall be conveyed in ``as is'' condition. The Secretary
shall make no representation or warranty concerning the
condition, fitness for any particular purpose, or compliance
with any laws or regulations of such aircraft.
(d) Reverter Upon Breach of Conditions.--The Secretary shall
include in an instrument of conveyance for an aircraft conveyed
under this section--
(1) a condition that the foundation does not convey
any ownership interest in, or transfer possession of,
the aircraft to another party without the prior
approval of the Secretary;
(2) a condition that the foundation operate and
maintain the aircraft in compliance with all applicable
limitations and maintenance requirements imposed by the
Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration;
and
(3) a condition that if the Secretary determines at
any time that the foundation has violated a condition
under paragraph (1) or (2), all right, title, and
interest in and to the aircraft, including any repair
or alteration of the aircraft, shall revert to the
United States, and the United States shall have the
right of immediate possession of the aircraft.
(e) Conveyance at No Cost to the United States.--Any
conveyance of an aircraft authorized by this section shall be
made at no cost to the United States. Any costs associated with
such a conveyance, including the costs of inspection or removal
of equipment prior to conveyance, the cost of determining
compliance with the requirements of this section and any
instrument of conveyance made pursuant to this section, and the
costs of the operation, sustainment, transportation, ground
support equipment, and disposal of any aircraft conveyed under
this section shall be borne by the foundation.
(f) Additional Terms and Conditions.--The Secretary may
require such additional terms and conditions in connection with
a conveyance made under this section as the Secretary considers
appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.
(g) Clarification of Liability.--Notwithstanding any other
provision of law, upon the conveyance of ownership of the T-37B
Trainers to the foundation under subsection (a), the United
States shall not be liable for any death, injury, loss, or
damage that results from any use of that aircraft by any person
other than the United States.
SEC. 1048. AUTHORIZATION OF EASTERN REGIONAL RANGE COMPLEX FOR MULTI-
DOMAIN OPERATIONS AND ROBOTIC AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS
TRAINING, TESTING, AND EXPERIMENTATION.
(a) Authorization.--The Secretary of Defense, acting through
the Secretaries of the military departments, may designate and
develop an Eastern Regional Range Complex to serve as a joint
training, testing, and experimentation hub for multi-domain
operations and robotic autonomous systems, including unmanned
aircraft systems and counter-unmanned aircraft systems
capabilities, to address growing threats from potential
adversaries.
(b) Location.--If the Secretary designates and develops the
Eastern Regional Range Complex under subsection (a), such
complex shall encompass the territories of the States of Maine,
Vermont, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island,
Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland,
Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, South
Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Kentucky, Tennessee,
Arkansas, Mississippi, Indiana, and Alabama.
(c) Activities.--If the Secretary designates and develops the
Eastern Regional Range Complex under subsection (a), such
complex shall be used--
(1) to conduct joint, multi-domain, non-kinetic
electromagnetic warfare, cyber and information
operations training within live, virtual, and
constructive environments, leveraging common networks
with access to available spectrum;
(2) support integrated multi-domain operations
training involving air, land, sea, cyber, and space
components;
(3) conduct joint service and interagency robotic
autonomous system training, experimentation and
testing, including the development of tactics,
techniques and procedures for unmanned aircraft systems
and counter-unmanned aircraft systems;
(4) evaluate emerging technologies and prototypes and
tactics, techniques and procedures for the operation,
detection, defeat, and attribution of robotic
autonomous systems in contested cyber and
electromagnetic spectrum environments; and
(5) facilitate the integration of mature prototype
experimentation and live-fire exercises for rapid
fielding of capabilities aligned with the Joint
Warfighting Concept.
(d) Coordination and Integration.--If the Secretary of
Defense designates and develops the Eastern Regional Range
Complex under subsection (a), the Secretary shall ensure that
activities conducted at such complex are coordinated with--
(1) the Joint Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Office.
(2) the Joint Staff (J-7);
(3) the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for
Research and Engineering; and
(4) other entities with functions or missions
relevant to the activities carried out at the Complex,
which may include--
(A) relevant combatant commands and service
components:
(B) allies and partners of the United States
participating in multi-domain operations;
(C) the Defense Innovation Unit;
(D) State National Guard commands;
(E) the Office of Naval Research; and
(F) such other key stakeholders as the
Secretary determines appropriate.
(e) Consultation Authority.--The Secretary of Defense may
consult with the Federal Communications Commission and the
National Telecommunications and Information Administration to
recommend spectrum access requirements in support of joint and
service training, testing, and experimentation within the
Eastern Regional Range Complex, if such complex is designated
and developed under subsection (a), and the Western Regional
Range Complex, including access to appropriate live
environments capable of supporting electromagnetic attack
training, experimentation, and testing.
SEC. 1049. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR DEACTIVATION OF EXPEDITIONARY
COMBAT AVIATION BRIGADES.
None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act
or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for the Army
may be obligated or expended to retire, deactivate, schedule to
deactivate, or proceed with any action that would reduce the
capabilities, resources, aircraft, or personnel available, as
of the date of the enactment of this Act, for the Expeditionary
Combat Aviation Brigades before the earlier of the following
dates:
(1) The date that is 90 days after the date on which
the Secretary of the Army submits to the congressional
defense committees a plan to offset any loss of mission
associated with air mobility, aeromedical evacuation,
reconnaissance, and logistical support provided, as of
the date of the enactment of this Act, by the
Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades that includes
the plan of the Army to provide opportunities for
continued military service to all qualified members of
the Armed Forces who are displaced by reason of the
retirement or deactivation of, or other action taken
with respect to, such brigades.
(2) The date that is 30 days after the date on which
the Secretary of the Army submits to the congressional
defense committees a plan for the recapitalization of
the aircraft used by the Expeditionary Combat Aviation
Brigades that is specific with respect to each unit and
geographical location of such brigades.
SEC. 1050. PROHIBITION ON USE OF LIVE ANIMALS IN DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
LIVE FIRE TRAUMA TRAINING.
Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the
Secretary of Defense shall--
(1) ensure that live animals, including dogs, cats,
nonhuman primates, and marine mammals, are not used in
any live fire trauma training conducted by the
Department of Defense; and
(2) in conducting such training, replace such live
animals, to the extent determined necessary by the
Secretary, with advanced simulators, mannequins,
cadavers, or actors.
SEC. 1051. PROHIBITION ON DESTRUCTION OR SCRAPPING OF WORLD WAR II-ERA
AIRCRAFT.
(a) Prohibition.--The Secretary of Defense may not destroy,
dismantle, scrap, cannibalize, or otherwise render permanently
inoperable any aircraft that--
(1) was manufactured prior to December 31, 1945; and
(2) is in the custody or administrative control of
the Department of the Air Force as of the date of the
enactment of this Act.
(b) Authorized Dispositions.--Aircraft described in
subsection (a) may only be--
(1) retained in the inventory of the Department of
the Air Force;
(2) transferred to an eligible entity; or
(3) deaccessioned under a plan approved by the
Secretary of Defense that supports the long-term
preservation of such aircraft, consistent with
guidelines described in the report of the Committee on
Armed Services of the Senate accompanying S. 2296 of
the 119th Congress (S. Rept. 119-39).
(c) Waiver Authority.--The Secretary of Defense may waive the
prohibition under subsection (a) on a case-by-case basis only
if--
(1) the aircraft is determined by qualified personnel
of the Air Force or another eligible entity to be
beyond practical restoration or preservation;
(2) no eligible entity expresses interest in
accepting the aircraft within the one-year period
following the publication of public notice of the
availability of the aircraft for transfer;
(3) the Secretary submits to the congressional
defense committees written notification and
justification of the waiver; and
(4) a period of 30 days has elapsed following the
date of such submission.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``aircraft'' includes fixed-wing and
rotary-wing manned aircraft.
(2) The term ``eligible entity'' means--
(A) the National Museum of the United States
Air Force or another official Department of
Defense museum; or
(B) a Federal department or agency, nonprofit
institution, or museum, with demonstrated
indoor preservation and public display
capabilities.
SEC. 1052. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES OF
THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE.
Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for operation and
maintenance, defense-wide, and available for the Office of the
Secretary of Defense for travel expenses, not more than 75
percent may be obligated or expended until the Secretary of
Defense--
(1) submits to the congressional defense committees
any overdue quarterly reports regarding execute orders
of the Department of Defense required by section 1744
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 113 note);
(2) submits to the congressional defense committees a
certification that the Department of Defense is
compliant with the requirements of section 1067 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
(Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2066), including--
(A) a written statement that a copy of each
execute order required to be submitted to the
congressional defense committees under
subsection (c) of such section has been so
submitted; and
(B) a description of the mechanism
established to facilitate the provision to the
congressional defense committees of all future
briefings required under subsection (a) of such
section, and the compliance with the disclosure
and notice requirements under subsection (c) of
such section, within the time frames required
by such section;
(3) submits to the Committees on Armed Services of
the House of Representatives and the Senate the report
on efforts of the Department of Defense to identify,
disseminate, and implement throughout the Department
lessons learned from the war in Ukraine required by the
conference report accompanying the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-
159);
(4) provides notice of changes to the legal and
policy framework report as required by section 1264 of
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2018 (50 U.S.C. 1549); and
(5) provides to the Committees on Armed Services of
the House of Representatives and the Senate unedited
video of strikes conducted against designated terrorist
organizations in the area of responsibility of the
United States Southern Command.
SEC. 1053. CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION OF SUPPORT FOR IMMIGRATION
ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS.
(a) DOD Aircraft Support of Alien Removal Operations.--Not
later than seven calendar days after Department of Defense
aircraft are used in support of alien removal operations by the
Department of Homeland Security, the Secretary of Defense shall
provide written notification to the Committee on Armed Services
of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House
of Representatives of the following:
(1) The type and variant of military aircraft used to
support the alien removal operation.
(2) The number of individuals not employed by the
Department of Defense on board the military aircraft.
(3) The type, variant, and number of any military
aircraft used to support the military aircraft being
used in the alien removal operation, including aerial
refueling aircraft.
(4) The estimated cost of supporting the alien
removal operation, including--
(A) the aircraft used;
(B) the number of flights hours required to
complete the round-trip mission;
(C) the use of any supporting aircraft,
including aerial refueling aircraft; and
(D) the number of flight hours required to
complete the round-trip mission of the
supporting aircraft.
(5) The destination country of the military aircraft.
(6) When the destination country of the military
aircraft is Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba,
reporting on both inbound and outbound flights in
accordance with the requirements of paragraphs (1)
through (5).
(7) Any reassignment of Department of Defense
personnel from Joint Task Force Guantanamo or another
Department of Defense entity to support removal
operations.
(b) Notification of Aliens Held at Installations of
Department of Defense.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 30 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, and not less
frequently every 90 days thereafter, the Secretary of
Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives
written notice of the following:
(A) The estimated total number of aliens held
at installations of the Department of Defense,
disaggregated by location, over the period
covered by the report.
(B) The total cost that could be incurred by
the Department of Defense of detention of
aliens at installations of the Department of
Defense, regardless of location, during the
period covered by the report.
(2) Alien defined.--In this section, the term
``alien'' has the meaning given that term in section
101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
1101).
(c) Reports to Congress on Department of Defense Support for
Immigration Enforcement Operations.--Section 1707 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public
Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1799; 10 U.S.C. 113 note) is amended by
adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(c) Reports on Support for Immigration Enforcement
Operations.--
``(1) In general.--If the Department of Defense
approves a Request for Assistance for support for
immigration enforcement operations, the Secretary of
Defense shall electronically transmit to the Committees
on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a report on such support not later than
30 calendar days after the date on which the Secretary
approves the Request for Assistance and every 90
calendar days thereafter.
``(2) Elements.--Each report required by paragraph
(1) shall include information on the following:
``(A) The name of any Department of Defense
facility used to support immigrant enforcement
operations and costs associated with any
modifications to such facilities to support
such operations.
``(B) The number of Department of Defense
personnel assigned to conduct support for
immigration enforcement operations, the units
from which such personnel were assigned, the
duration of the operations, and the personnel
cost associated with of such operations.''.
Subtitle F--Studies and Reports
SEC. 1061. NOTIFICATION OF WAIVERS UNDER DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
DIRECTIVE 3000.09.
(a) In General.--Chapter 3 of title 10, United States Code,
is amended by inserting after section 130f the following new
section:
``Sec. 130g. Notification requirements for waivers issued under
Department of Defense guidance related to autonomy
in weapon systems
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall submit to
the congressional defense committees written notification of
any waiver under Department of Defense Directive 3000.09
(relating to autonomy in weapon systems), or any successor
directive, by not later than 30 days after the date on which
the waiver is issued.
``(b) Elements.--Each notification submitted under subsection
(a) shall include the following:
``(1) The rationale for the waiver.
``(2) A description of the autonomous weapon system
or technology covered by the waiver.
``(3) The anticipated duration of the waiver.
``(c) Form.--A notification under subsection (a) shall be
submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified
annex, as the Secretary determines necessary.''.
(b) Reports on Approval and Deployment of Lethal Autonomous
Weapon Systems.--Section 1066(b) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 138
Stat. 2065 ) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``, or any legal
review,'' after ``officials'';
(2) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``, including any
legal review,'' after ``review''; and
(3) in paragraph (4), by inserting ``, including any
legal review,'' after ``review''.
SEC. 1062. MODIFICATIONS TO AUTHORITY FOR TRANSFER AND SALE OF CERTAIN
SURPLUS FIREARMS, AMMUNITION, AND PARTS.
(a) Modifications to Transfer Authority.--Section 40728 of
title 36, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (h), by adding at the end the
following:
``(3) The Secretary may conduct a one-time transfer to the
corporation, in accordance with the procedure prescribed in
this subchapter, of pump action shotguns, including any
shotguns that are surplus to the requirements of the Center of
Military History and the Army Museum Enterprise, that--
``(A) on the date of the enactment of this paragraph
are under the control of the Secretary; and
``(B) are surplus to the requirements of the
Department of the Army at the time of the submission of
the report required in subsection (k).
``(4) The Secretary may not transfer pursuant to paragraph
(3) any shotgun that is a modular ancillary addition to a
service rifle, or meets the definition of a `short-barreled
shotgun' as that term is defined in section 921(a)(6) of title
18, United States Code.'';
(2) in subsection (i), by adding at the end the
following:
``(3) The Secretary of the Navy may conduct a one-time
transfer to the corporation, in accordance with the procedure
prescribed in this subchapter, of surplus pump action shotguns
that--
``(A) on the date of the enactment of this paragraph
are under the control of the Secretary; and
``(B) are surplus to the requirements of the
Department of the Navy at the time of the submission of
the report required in subsection (k).
``(4) The Secretary may not transfer pursuant to paragraph
(3) any shotgun that is a modular ancillary addition to a
service rifle or meets the definition of a `short-barreled
shotgun' as that term is defined in section 921(a)(6) of title
18, United States Code.''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(j) Authorized Air Force Transfers.--(1) The Secretary of
the Air Force may conduct a one-time transfer to the
corporation, in accordance with the procedures prescribed in
this subchapter, of pump action shotguns that--
``(A) on the date of the enactment of this paragraph
are under the control of the Secretary; and
``(B) are surplus to the requirements of the
Department of the Air Force at the time of the
submission of the report required in subsection (k).
``(2) The Secretary may not transfer pursuant to paragraph
(1) any shotgun that is a modular ancillary addition to a
service rifle or meets the definition of a `short-barreled
shotgun' as that term is defined in section 921(a)(6) of title
18, United States Code.
``(k) Report Required.--(1) The Secretary concerned
authorized to transfer shotguns under subsection (h), (i), or
(j) shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and House of Representatives a report that includes the
following elements:
``(A) The total number of surplus shotguns, including
the make and model of each such shotgun, that meet the
criteria for transfer to the corporation under such
subsection.
``(B) The total number of surplus shotguns, including
the make and mode of each such shotgun, that the
Secretary concerned intends to transfer to the
corporation under such subsection.
``(2) In this subsection, the term `Secretary concerned' has
the meaning given such term in section 101(a)(9) of title 10,
United States Code.
``(l) Limitation on Transfer of Surplus Shotguns.--A
Secretary may not transfer surplus shotguns described in
subsections (h), (i), or (j), until the date that is 60 days
after the date of the submittal of the report required under
subsection (k).
``(m) Briefing Required.--The Secretary of the Army shall
provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and
the House of Representatives a briefing on the results of the
investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and
Explosives and the United States Army Criminal Investigation
Division regarding unaccounted for pistols at the corporation.
The briefing shall be provided after the investigation has
concluded.''.
(b) Modifications to Sale Authority.--Section 40732 of title
36, United States Code, is amended by striking ``, and caliber
.45 M1911/M1911A1 surplus pistols,'' each place it appears and
inserting ``, caliber .45 M1911/M1911A1 surplus pistols, and
surplus pump action shotguns (except any shotgun that is a
modular ancillary addition to a service rifle , or meets the
definition of a `short-barreled shotgun' as that term is
defined in section 921(a)(6) of title 18, United States
Code),''.
SEC. 1063. EXTENSION OF MOBILITY CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS STUDY.
Section 1068 of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement
and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
(Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2067) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``one year after
the date of the enactment of this Act'' and inserting
``January 15, 2027''; and
(2) by striking subsection (c) and inserting the
following:
``(c) Report and Briefing.--Not later than January 15, 2027,
the Commander of the United States Transportation Command, in
coordination with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff,
the Secretaries of the military departments, and the commanders
of the combatant commands, shall--
``(1) submit to the congressional defense committees
a final report on the study required under subsection
(a); and
``(2) provide to such committees a briefing on the
report.''.
SEC. 1064. EXTENSION OF BRIEFING REQUIREMENT REGARDING CIVIL
AUTHORITIES AT THE SOUTHWEST BORDER.
Section 1070 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136
Stat. 2791), as amended by section 1063 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159), is
further amended by striking ``through December 31, 2025'' and
inserting ``through December 31, 2026''.
SEC. 1065. EXTENSION OF BIENNIAL ASSESSMENTS OF AIR FORCE TEST CENTER.
Section 1067 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) is amended by striking
``and 2026'' and inserting ``2026, 2028, and 2030''.
SEC. 1066. REPORTS ON INSTALLATION OF CERTAIN COLLISION AVOIDANCE
SYSTEMS IN MILITARY ROTARY-WING AIRCRAFT.
(a) Report on Feasibility of Installing Traffic Alert and
Collision Avoidance Systems in All Military Rotary-wing
Aircraft.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a
report on the feasibility of installing a traffic alert
and collision avoidance system in each military rotary-
wing aircraft. Such report shall include--
(A) an analysis of the cost associated with
installing a traffic alert and collision
avoidance system in each military rotary-wing
aircraft;
(B) an analysis of the effect of installing
such systems in such aircraft on the safety of
civilian airspace;
(C) an identification of any changes to the
configuration of the cockpit of such aircraft
that would be necessary in order to install
such systems;
(D) any implications the installation of such
systems would have for combat, training, or
domestic security operations; and
(E) if the Secretary determines that the
installation of such systems in such aircraft
is not feasible, recommendations regarding
similar systems or capabilities that could be
installed instead.
(2) Traffic alert and collision avoidance system
defined.--In this subsection, the term ``traffic alert
and collision avoidance system'' means a collision
avoidance system in compliance with section 121.356 of
title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor
regulation.
(b) Report on Feasibility of Installing Automatic Dependent
Surveillance-broadcast in Capabilities in All Military Rotary-
wing Aircraft.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of
Representatives a report on the feasibility of installing
automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast IN capability in
each military rotary-wing aircraft. Such report shall include--
(1) an analysis of the cost associated with
installing automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast
IN capability in each military rotary-wing aircraft;
(2) an analysis of the effect of installing such
capabilities in such aircraft on the safety of civilian
airspace;
(3) an identification of any changes to the
configuration of the cockpit of such aircraft that
would be necessary in order to install such
capabilities;
(4) any implications the installation of such
capabilities would have for combat, training, or
domestic security operations; and
(5) if the Secretary determines that the installation
of such capabilities in such aircraft is not feasible,
recommendations regarding similar systems or
capabilities that could be installed instead.
SEC. 1067. CYBERSECURITY AND RESILIENCE ANNEX IN STRATEGIC RAIL
CORRIDOR NETWORK ASSESSMENTS.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination
with the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of
Homeland Security, shall ensure that each periodic assessment
of the Strategic Rail Corridor Network carried out after the
date of the enactment of this Act includes an annex containing
an evaluation of the cybersecurity and the resilience of the
physical infrastructure of the Strategic Rail Corridor. Each
such annex shall include--
(1) a description of potential cyber threats and
vulnerabilities affecting the Strategic Rail Corridor
Network operations;
(2) an assessment of the resilience of the Strategic
Rail Corridor Network against cyberattacks and other
disruptive actions by an adversary of the United
States;
(3) recommended actions to be taken by Congress and
Federal agencies to improve the cybersecurity defenses
and the resilience of the physical infrastructure of
the Strategic Rail Corridor Network; and
(4) a description of the timelines and resource
requirements to implement the recommendations under
paragraph (3).
(b) Strategic Rail Corridor Network Defined.--In this
section, the term ``Strategic Rail Corridor Network'' means the
interconnected network of rail corridors important to national
defense and military mobility, as defined by the Department of
Defense and the Federal Railroad Administration.
SEC. 1068. GAO REVIEW AND REPORT ON BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS EXPERIMENTS ON
AND IN RELATION TO TICKS, TICK-BORNE DISEASE.
(a) Review.--The Comptroller General of the United States
shall, to the extent practicable, conduct a review of research
conducted during the period beginning on January 1, 1945, and
ending on December 31, 1972, by the Department of Defense,
including by the Department of Defense in consultation with the
National Institutes of Health, the Department of Agriculture,
or any other Federal department or agency on--
(1) the use of ticks as hosts or delivery mechanisms
for biological warfare agents, including experiments
involving Spirochaetales or Rickettsiales; and
(2) any efforts to improve the effectiveness and
viability of Spirochaetales or Rickettsiales as
biological weapons through combination with other
diseases or viruses.
(b) Location of Research.--In conducting the review under
subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall review research
conducted at facilities located inside the United States and,
if feasible, facilities located outside the United States,
including laboratories and field work locations.
(c) Information to Be Reviewed.--
(1) Classified information.--In conducting the review
under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall
review any relevant classified information.
(2) Matters for review.--In conducting the review
under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall
review, among other sources, the following:
(A) Technical Reports related to The Summary
of Major Events and Problems, US Army Chemical
Corps, FY 1951 - FY1969.
(B) Site Holding: CB DT DW 48158 Title: Virus
and Rickettsia Waste Disposal Study. Technical
Report No. 103, January 1969. Corp Author Name:
FORT DETRICK FREDERICK MD Report Number: SMUFD-
TR-103 Publish Date: 19690101.
(C) Site Holding: CB DT DW 60538 Title: A
Plaque Assay System for Several Species of
Rickettsia. Corp Author Name: FORT DETRICK
FREDERICK MD Report Number: SMUFD-TM-538
Publish Date: 19690601.
(D) Site Holding: CB DW 531493 Title:
Progress Report for Ecology and Epidemiology
and Biological Field Test Technology, Third
Quarter FY 1967. Corp Author Name: ARMY DUGWAY
PROVING GROUND UT Publish Date: 19670508.
(E) Any relevant scientific research on the
history of Lyme disease in the United States.
(d) Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than two years after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller
General shall submit to the Committees on Armed
Services of the House of Representatives or the Senate
a report that includes the following:
(A) A list of the research projects reviewed
under subsection (a) and an assessment of the
scope of such research.
(B) A finding by the Comptroller General as
to whether such review could lead to a
determination that any ticks used in such
research were released outside of any facility
(including any ticks that were released
unintentionally).
(C) A finding by the Comptroller General as
to whether such review could lead to a
determination that any records related to such
research were destroyed, and whether such
destruction was intentional or unintentional.
(2) Form of report.--The report required under
paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form,
but may contain a classified annex.
SEC. 1069. BRIEFINGS ON EXPENDITURES OR PLANNED EXPENDITURES OF FUNDS
ALLOCATED FOR EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF
EXISTING ARCTIC INFRASTRUCTURE.
(a) Briefings.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act and on a quarterly basis thereafter for a
one-year period, and on a biannual basis thereafter until the
date of termination described in subsection (b), the Secretary
of Defense, in consultation with the Commander of the United
States Indo-Pacific Command and the Commander of the United
States Northern Command, shall provide to the congressional
defense committees a briefing on the expenditures or planned
expenditures of funds allocated pursuant to section 20009(12)
of the Act titled ``An Act to provide for reconciliation
pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14'', approved July 4,
2025 (Public Law 119-21), for the exploration and development
of existing Arctic infrastructure. Each such briefing shall
include--
(1) an identification of the amount of such funds
expended to date;
(2) a timeline for the future use of such funds; and
(3) an assessment of the feasibility of any viable
infrastructure options in the Arctic region.
(b) Sunset.--The date of termination described in this
subsection is the date that is five years after the date of the
enactment of this Act.
SEC. 1070. SEMIANNUAL REPORT ON DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OPERATIONS AT THE
SOUTHERN LAND BORDER.
(a) Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Defense shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services
of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of
the House of Representatives a report on operations at
the southern land border of the United States.
(2) Elements.--The report required under paragraph
(1) shall include a detailed description of--
(A) the efforts of the Department of Defense
to support civil law enforcement agencies with
respect to--
(i) combating transnational organized
crime in the United States Northern
Command and the United States Southern
Command areas of responsibility;
(ii) reducing the cross-border flow
of illicit synthetic drugs, including
fentanyl, fentanyl analogs, and
fentanyl precursors; and
(iii) reducing the cross-border
illicit trade of firearms and human
trafficking;
(B) the steady-state plan and posture of the
Department of Defense on the southern land
border;
(C) the assessment of the Department of
Defense of the operational and readiness impact
under the Department's steady-state plan and
posture on the southern land border, and any
revisions of such plan and posture;
(D) each military installation and each
Department of Defense facility on or off the
installation that is being used to support--
(i) the operations of the Department
of Defense along the southern land
border; or
(ii) the Department of Homeland
Security or any of its components;
(E) the funding sources for the current
operations of the Department of Defense along
the southern land border;
(F) the use-of-force policy and training of
the Department of Defense related to operations
along the southern land border; and
(G) any challenges the Department of Defense
has faced in the execution of the efforts
described in subparagraphs (A) and (F).
(b) Semiannual Updates.--Not later than 180 days after the
date on which the Secretary submits the report required under
subsection (a), and not less frequently than once every 180
days thereafter until the termination of the national emergency
declared by Proclamation 100886 (90 Fed. Reg. 8327; relating to
a Declaration of a National Emergency at the Southern Border of
the United States), Executive Order 14165 (90 Fed. Reg. 8467;
relating to Security Our Borders), and Executive Order 14167
(90 Fed. Reg. 8613; relating to Clarifying the Military's Role
in Protecting the Territorial Integrity of the United States),
the Commander of the United States Northern Command shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report
containing updates to the information included in the report
required under subsection (a).
SEC. 1071. ASSESSMENT ON POTENTIAL ESTABLISHMENT OF INCUBATOR PROGRAMS
FOR SECURE FACILITIES AND NETWORKS AT UNIVERSITIES.
(a) Assessment.--The Secretary of Defense shall conduct an
assessment on the feasibility, advisability, and potential
benefits to the Department of Defense of establishing incubator
programs for the development, operation, and sustainment of
secure facilities and networks at the campuses of select
institutions of higher education across the United States for
the following purposes:
(1) Accelerating the development and transition of
innovative technologies to meet national security
needs.
(2) Increasing the availability of secure facilities
and networks for the conduct of classified work at such
campuses.
(3) Fostering collaboration between academic
researchers, private sector entities, and Department of
Defense personnel.
(4) Expanding the pool of technical talent holding
security clearances and available to support Department
of Defense organizations and personnel in critical
defense technology areas.
(5) Developing regional innovation hubs that
strengthen the national security innovation base.
(b) Considerations.--In conducting the assessment under
subsection (a), the Secretary shall consider--
(1) diverse use cases for the secure facilities and
networks under the programs referred to in such
subsection, including the use of such facilities and
networks for the conduct of secure meetings and
classified research and development activities with
respect to innovative technologies; and
(2) the potential for establishing cost-sharing
agreements with institutions of higher education, other
Federal departments and agencies, State, local, and
Tribal governments, and private sector partners for the
development, operation, and sustainment of secure
facilities and networks under such programs.
(c) Elements.--The assessment under subsection (a) shall
include the following elements:
(1) An identification by the Secretary of objective
characteristics and other criteria for the selection of
institutions of higher education to participate in a
program referred to in such subsection (a), which shall
include, at a minimum, the following:
(A) The absence of a fully functional secure
facility and network on the campus of the
institution at the time of such selection.
(B) The commitment of the institution to
national security, as demonstrated through the
offering of relevant research and development
activities and workforce development
opportunities.
(C) The presence of an existing relationship
between the institution and the Department of
Defense, defense industry partners, other
Federal departments and agencies, and State,
local, and Tribal governments, including
opportunities for cost-sharing or other State
economic development incentives under the
program if selected.
(D) The technical capabilities of the
institution relevant to defense innovation
priorities, including the presence of key
infrastructure or instrumentation that may be
used for the conduct of classified programs.
(E) The capacity of the institution to
support the administrative and security
requirements of operating a secure facility and
network, including to support co-use agreements
with other partners requiring shared space for
meetings, storage, or computing involving
classified information.
(F) The location of the institution and
whether selection of the institution would
promote geographic distribution to ensure
nationwide access to secure facilities and
networks, particularly in underrepresented
States.
(G) The economic viability and sustainability
of any secure facility or network proposed to
be deployed at the campus of the institution if
selected, as determined through business use
case analyses.
(2) A plan for the implementation of the programs
referred to in subsection (a), including, at a minimum,
an identification of not fewer than five institutions
of higher education that the Secretary determines would
meet the criteria identified pursuant to paragraph (1).
(d) Submission to Congress.--Not later than 270 days after
the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit
to the congressional defense committees the results of the
assessment under subsection (a).
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``institution of higher education'' has
the meaning given that term in section 101 of the
Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001).
(2) The term ``underrepresented State'' means any
State or territory eligible to participate in the
program of the Department known as the ``Defense
Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research''
program.
Subtitle G--Other Matters
SEC. 1081. EXTENSION OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION ON THE FUTURE OF THE
NAVY.
Section 1092 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136
Stat. 2809), as amended by section 1083 of the Service Member
Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159), is further
amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(4), by striking ``January 15,
2026'' and inserting ``July 1, 2027'';
(2) in subsection (c)(3), by adding at the end the
following new sentences: ``The commission may request
access to special access programs. The commission may
employ personnel and obtain detailees who hold the
security clearances necessary to review classified
information.''; and
(3) in subsection (e), by striking ``90 days'' and
inserting ``180 days''.
SEC. 1082. FEDERAL AGENCY SUPPORT FOR AFGHANISTAN WAR COMMISSION.
Section 1094(f)(2) of the Afghanistan War Commission Act of
2021 (section 1094(f)(2) of Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 1941)
is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
``(D) Services.--
``(i) Department of defense.--The
Secretary of Defense may provide to the
Commission, on a nonreimbursable basis,
such administrative services, funds,
staff, facilities, and other support
services as are necessary for the
performance of the duties of the
Commission under this section.
``(ii) Other agencies.--In addition
to any support provided under clause
(i), the head of any other Federal
department or agency may provide to the
Commission such services, funds,
facilities, staff, and other support as
the head of such department or agency
determines advisable and as may be
authorized by law.''.
SEC. 1083. PROVISION OF CONTRACT AUTHORITY TO AFGHANISTAN WAR
COMMISSION.
Subsection (f) of the Afghanistan War Commission Act of 2021
(section 1094(f) of Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 1941) is
amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(6) Contract authority.--To such extent and in such
amounts as are provided in appropriation Acts, the Co-
Chairpersons of the Commission may enter into contracts
to enable the Commission to discharge its duties under
this section.''.
SEC. 1084. REAUTHORIZATION OF SERVICEWOMEN'S COMMEMORATIVE PARTNERSHIP.
Section 362(b) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-
283; 10 U.S.C. 7771 note prec.) is amended--
(1) by striking ``for fiscal year 2021, as identified
in division D of this Act'' and inserting ``by the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2026''; and
(2) by striking ``$3,000,000'' and inserting
``$1,000,000''.
SEC. 1085. AUKUS IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2025.
(a) Short Title.--This section may be cited as the ``AUKUS
Improvement Act of 2025''.
(b) Modification to AUKUS Defense Trade Cooperation.--
Section 38(l) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C.
2778(l)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the
following: ``The congressional notification
requirements of subsections (c) and (d) of section 36
shall not apply with respect to the export or transfer
of defense articles or defense services subject to the
exemption described in this paragraph.''; and
(2) by redesignating paragraph (7) as paragraph (8);
and
(3) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following:
``(7) Exemption from certain requirements.--
``(A) In general.--Defense articles sold by
the United States under this Act, whether
pursuant to the exemption authorized under this
section or pursuant to an exemption under
another authority under this Act, may be
reexported, retransferred or temporarily
imported exclusively between the Government of
Australia, the Government of the United
Kingdom, or entities described in paragraph (b)
of section 126.7(b)(2) of title 22, Code of
Federal Regulations, or successor regulations,
that are eligible for the exemption described
in paragraph (a) of such section,
notwithstanding the requirement for the consent
of the President under section 3(a)(2) or
section 505(a)(1)(B) of the Foreign Assistance
Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2314(a)(1)(B)).
``(B) Intra-company, intra-organizational,
and intra-governmental transfers.--Intra-
company, intra-organization, and intra-
governmental transfers related to defense
articles described in subparagraph (A) are
authorized to be made between officers,
employees, and agents who meet the definition
of the term `regular employee' under section
120.64 of title 22, Code of Federal
Regulations, or successor regulations,
including dual nationals or third-country
nationals who satisfy the requirements of
section 126.18 of title 22, Code of Federal
Regulations, or successor regulations.''.
(c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for five years,
the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional
committees a report with respect to the use of the expedited
review process established by section 1344 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (22 U.S.C.
10423), that includes the following:
(1) An update on the progress made toward
implementing such expedited review process.
(2) The number of licenses issued under such process.
(3) A list of each recipient of such license.
(d) Requirement to Review Excluded Technology List.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, and annually for
five years and every three years thereafter for 12
years, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the
Secretary of Defense, shall review Supplement No. 2 to
part 126 of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations,
commonly known at the ``Excluded Technology List'', to
ensure inclusion of only those items required by
statute or otherwise determined by the Secretary of
State to require continued licensing review for reasons
of United States national security.
(2) Report.--The Secretary of State shall submit to
the appropriate congressional committees and the
Committee on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Armed Services of
the Senate a report on the results of each review
required by this subsection. Each such report shall
include a justification of any item removed or added to
the Excluded Technology List.
(e) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this
section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees''
means--
(1) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of
Representatives; and
(2) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.
SEC. 1086. FRAMEWORK FOR REFORMING TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND FOREIGN
DISCLOSURE POLICIES.
(a) Framework Development.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense
shall produce a framework to revise technology transfer and
foreign disclosure policies and processes of the military
departments and the technology transfer and foreign disclosure
committees.
(b) Framework Elements.--The framework produced pursuant to
subsection (a) shall include the following:
(1) Guidelines for balancing the protection of
technology and classified information with the
requirement to share technology and classified defense
information.
(2) A process to gather, consider, and, as
appropriate, incorporate input from Federal agencies
and industry stakeholders, in accordance with
subsection (d), to inform revisions to the technology
transfer and foreign disclosure policies and processes
of the Department of Defense.
(3) Recommendations for updating the National
Disclosure Policy to accommodate the use of emerging
and advanced defense such as artificial intelligence,
directed energy, microwave systems, counter-unmanned
aerial systems, missile defense, cybersecurity, quantum
technologies, hypersonics, autonomous systems, and such
other technologies as the Secretary determines
appropriate.
(4) Mechanisms to enable the military departments and
the Defense Technology Security Administration to
streamline the approval process for technology
transfers.
(5) Mechanisms to enhance transparency to ensure the
technology transfer policies of the Department of
Defense and each of the military departments
specifically are comparable with respect to capability
and country release tiers for emerging and advanced
defense items.
(6) A plan to consolidate technology security and
foreign disclosure approvals in accordance with
Executive Order 14268, titled ``Reforming Foreign
Defense Sales to Improve Speed and Accountability'' and
dated April 9, 2025.
(7) An updated Department of Defense Directive
5111.21 to address roles, responsibilities and members
of the Arms Transfer and Technology Release Senior
Steering Group of the Department of Defense.
(8) Metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of the
technology transfer policies of the military
departments and the National Disclosure Policy to
enable the transfer of defense items to allies and
partners of the United States while ensuring protection
of United States technology.
(9) An annual requirement to conduct an audit of
license applications that were denied during the prior
year on the basis of technology transfer policies of
the military departments or the Defense Technology
Security Administration.
(10) A description of the charter of each technology
security and foreign disclosure committee, its
participants, and its relationship to other technology
security and foreign disclosure committees.
(c) Implementation.--Not later than one year after the date
of the submission of the framework under subsection (a), and
not less frequently than annually thereafter, the Secretary of
Defense shall direct the Secretary of each of the military
departments and the heads of the technology security and
foreign disclosure committees to revise the technology transfer
policy of that department and the Under Secretary of Defense
for Policy to revise the National Disclosure Policy, based on
the elements of the framework under subsection (b).
(d) Stakeholder Engagement.--At least once every six months,
the Secretaries of the military departments, the Under
Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, and the
Under Secretary of Defense for Policy shall consult with such
representatives from the defense industry as the Secretaries
and Under Secretary consider appropriate, including
representatives from nontraditional defense contractors (as
such term is defined by section 3014 of title 10, United States
Code) in the course of carrying out subsections (a), (b), and
(c).
(e) Reporting Requirements.--
(1) Submission of framework.--Not later than 180 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a report containing the framework
produced under subsection (a).
(2) Annual reports.--Not later than one year after
the date of the submission of the framework required
under subsection (a), and not less frequently than
annually thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report
that includes the following:
(A) A description of any actions taken to
improve the technology transfer policies of the
military departments and the technology
security and foreign disclosure committees in
accordance with the implementation requirements
under subsection (c).
(B) A description of actions taken to
implement or incorporate industry
recommendation into the technology transfer
policies of the military departments and the
National Disclosure Policy.
(C) A summary of any feedback from industry
stakeholders with respect to current
applications of the technology transfer
policies of the military departments and the
National Disclosure Policy, and a description
of any actions taken to address such feedback.
(D) The results of an audit of license
applications that were denied during the
preceding 12-month period on the basis of
technology transfer policies of the military
departments or the technology security and
foreign disclosure committees, including
information and data that link such denials to
the policies in effect at the time of denial.
(E) Any recommendations of the Secretary for
legislation necessary to improve technology
release and foreign disclosure policies of the
Department of Defense.
(3) Form.--Each report submitted under this
subsection shall be submitted in unclassified form, but
may include a classified annex.
SEC. 1087. PROCUREMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF SPORTS FOODS AND DIETARY
SUPPLEMENTS TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES ASSIGNED
TO THE UNITED STATES SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND.
(a) Procurement and Distribution.--The Commander of the
United States Special Operations Command may authorize, from
amounts appropriated to the Department of Defense for Major
Force Program 11--
(1) the procurement of sports foods and dietary
supplements; and
(2) the distribution of such foods and supplements to
members of the Armed Forces assigned to the United
States Special Operations Command.
(b) Requirements.--
(1) In general.--The Commander of the United States
Special Operations Command shall--
(A) establish policies for the procurement
and distribution of sports foods and dietary
supplements under this section; and
(B) require that such procurement and
distribution is in compliance with--
(i) Department of Defense Instruction
6130.06, titled ``Use of Dietary
Supplements in the Department of
Defense''; and
(ii) the prohibited dietary
supplement ingredients list of the
Department.
(2) Policies.--The policies established under
paragraph (1) shall provide that--
(A) dietary supplements procured or
distributed under this section are required to
be certified by a non-Department third-party
certifying organization that Operation
Supplement Safety of the Department has vetted
for end-product quality assurance;
(B) dietary supplements and sports foods
procured or distributed under this section are
required to be free of contaminants and
ingredients and substances prohibited by the
Department (including any ingredients and
substances that are synonymous with such
prohibited ingredients and substances);
(C) sports foods and dietary supplements may
only be distributed to members of the Armed
Forces--
(i) by a credentialed and privileged
registered (performance) dietitian or a
medical clinician with prescribing
authority who is assigned to or
supporting the United States Special
Operations Command at the operational
unit level; and
(ii) under the guidance and oversight
of a primary care sports medicine
physician.
(c) Rule of Construction.--The procurement and distribution
of sports foods and dietary supplements under this section
shall be construed to supplement and not supplant--
(1) any morale, welfare, or recreation funds or
activities otherwise required or available; and
(2) any funding made available for, and services
provided by, any dining facility of the Department.
(d) Report.--Not later than September 30, 2026, the Secretary
of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees
a report that contains an assessment of the feasibility and
advisability of expanding the authority under this section for
the procurement and distribution of sports foods and third-
party certified dietary supplements to include the military
departments.
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``dietary supplement'' means a product
under meaning given that term in section 201(ff) of the
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C.
321(ff)) for which nutrition labeling in the form of a
supplement facts panel is required.
(2) The term ``sports food'' means a food product
that--
(A) delivers essential energy (in the form of
calories) and nutrients; and
(B) is packaged in a container that includes
nutrition labeling in the form of a supplement
facts panel.
SEC. 1088. PILOT PROGRAM ON ENHANCED USE OF ADVANCED SENSOR NETWORKS TO
IMPROVE AIR FORCE COUNTER-UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM
CAPABILITIES FOR BASE DEFENSE.
(a) Establishment.--Beginning not later than 180 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air
Force, in coordination with the Director of the Joint
Interagency Task Force 401 established under section 199 of
title 10, United States Code, as added by section 912, and in
consultation with the Administrator of the Federal Aviation
Administration, shall carry out a pilot program, to be known as
the ``Enhancing Cooperation for Counter-Unmanned Aircraft
Systems Program'', under which the Secretary shall incorporate
the use of civilian civil airspace sensor networks into Air
Force data processing systems to--
(1) improve base defense against small unmanned
aircraft systems (in this section referred to as
``sUAS'');
(2) inform the development of counter-unmanned
aircraft system capabilities that are suitable for use
inside the United States and in the National Airspace
System; and
(3) enhance cooperation with law enforcement, State
and local partners, and other Federal departments and
agencies to counter domestic threats.
(b) Locations.--The Secretary, in coordination with the
Director and in consultation with the Administrator, shall
select at least two military installations located in the
United States at which to conduct the pilot program. In
selecting such military installations, the Secretary shall
consider the potential for the Air Force to--
(1) access advanced civilian airspace sensor
networks;
(2) leverage public-private partnerships that enable
multi-use of airspace awareness capabilities for public
safety, defense of critical infrastructure to include
Department of Defense installations, and protection of
civil aviation; and
(3) minimize the potential for negatively affecting
civil aircraft operations in the National Airspace
System.
(c) Objectives.--The objectives of the pilot program are--
(1) to provide the Air Force with access to air space
awareness data derived from civilian airspace sensor
networks to increase the situational awareness of Air
Force bases;
(2) to determine any authority, capability, and
capacity barriers to enhancing cooperation between the
Air Force, civilian partners, and other Federal, State,
and local government entities to extend the over-the-
horizon identification of potential sUAS threats beyond
the current range of existing domestic base defense
systems; and
(3) to improve the data-sharing frameworks for
airspace data between the Air Force and various
stakeholders for the purpose of base defense.
(d) Contract Authority.--In carrying out the pilot program,
the Secretary of the Air Force may enter into one or more
contracts for the procurement of additional technologies
capable of--
(1) leveraging commercial or Government off-the-shelf
detect-track-defeat systems;
(2) integrating and using civilian airspace awareness
data to serve as an early warning capability
specifically to help identify and monitor non-compliant
sUAS; and
(3) informing appropriate communication mechanisms
between military installations and local law
enforcement agencies to report and track non-compliant
air vehicles, deter incursions, and foster potential
prosecution.
(e) Briefings.--Not later than 90 days after the conclusion
of all activities carried out under the pilot program at an
installation selected for such program, the Secretary shall
provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing
that includes a description of--
(1) the manner in which the program was conducted at
such installation; and
(2) any results achieved under the program at such
installation.
(f) Termination.--
(1) In general.--The authority to carry out a pilot
program under this section shall terminate on the date
that is five years after the date of the enactment of
this Act.
(2) Early termination option.--The Secretary of the
Air Force may request the termination of the pilot
program before the date specified in paragraph (1) if
the Secretary--
(A) determines that administrative, legal,
performance, or other factors indicate the
program will not be successful; and
(B) submits to the appropriate congressional
committees notice in writing of such
determination.
(g) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this
section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees''
means--
(1) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives; and
(2) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee
on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate.
SEC. 1089. PILOT PROGRAM AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCELERATING
PROTECTION OF CERTAIN FACILITIES AND ASSETS FROM
UNMANNED AIRCRAFT.
(a) Requirements.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, acting
through the Joint Interagency Task Force 401 established under
section 199 of title 10, United States Code, as added by
section 912, shall ensure that for each covered facility or
asset at which the Secretary has determined counter-UAS
operations are necessary to mitigate the threat that an
unmanned aircraft system poses to the safety or security of
such covered facility or asset--
(1) any administrative action required for the
effective use of the authorities under section 130i of
title 10, United States Code, for the protection of the
covered facility or asset not contingent upon action by
another Federal department or agency has been
completed, including the establishment of appropriate
policies for the training of relevant personnel upon
the deployment of new counter-UAS systems, annual
training, and training for newly assigned personnel;
(2) any such training required for the safe or
effective use of counter-UAS systems for such
protection has been completed; and
(3) planning to deploy and sustain systems similar to
those procured pursuant to the pilot program under
subsection (b) in a manner appropriate for the covered
facility or asset has commenced.
(b) Pilot Program for Deployment of Certain Counter-UAS
Systems.--
(1) Pilot program.--The Secretary, acting through the
Joint Interagency Task Force 401 established under
section 199 of title 10, United States Code, as added
by section 912, and in coordination with the
Administrator as required by section 130i of title 10,
United States Code, shall carry out a pilot program for
the deployment of covered counter-UAS systems to
expeditiously demonstrate enhanced protective
capabilities for certain covered facilities or assets
(in this subsection, referred to as the ``pilot
program'').
(2) Elements.--Under the pilot program, the Secretary
shall--
(A) not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, select and procure
covered counter-UAS systems for deployment for
the protection of at least four covered
facilities or assets identified for purposes of
the pilot program;
(B) not later than 240 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act submit to the
congressional defense committees a report on
any delays caused by interagency coordination
requirements, particularly delays related to
site surveys by other agencies; and
(C) not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, ensure such covered
counter-UAS systems are so deployed with
respect to each such identified covered
facility or asset.
(c) Coordination Required.--The Secretary shall carry out
this section consistent with the requirements of section 130i
of title 10, United States Code.
(d) Briefings.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and every 60 days thereafter until the
date on which each requirement under this section is complete,
the Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator, shall
provide to the congressional defense committees and the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives a briefing on the implementation of this
section.
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``Administrator'' means the
Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration.
(2) The terms ``counter-UAS system'' and ``small
unmanned aircraft'' have the meanings given those terms
in section 44801 of title 49, United States Code.
(3) The term ``covered counter-UAS system'' means a
counter-UAS system that--
(A) is capable of destroying or disabling a
small unmanned aircraft by means of high-
powered microwave, laser, or other similar
technology; and
(B) may be integrated with appropriate
sensing and command-and-control systems.
(4) The term ``covered facility or asset'' means a
facility or asset with respect to which there is
authority to carry out section 130i of title 10, United
States Code, for the protection of the facility or
asset.
(5) The term ``unmanned aircraft'' has the meaning
given such term in section 130i(j) of title 10, United
States Code.
SEC. 1090. PROCESS FOR COMPLAINTS AND INVESTIGATIONS OF TRANSPORTATION
SERVICE PROVIDERS AND TRANSPORTATION OFFICERS.
(a) Complaints and Investigations.--
(1) Process for submitting complaints.--The Commander
of the United States Army Transportation Command shall
develop a process through which a transportation
service provider may submit a complaint to the
Commander regarding possible violations of the Military
Freight Traffic Unified Rules Publication or the
Defense Transportation Regulations by Department of
Defense transportation officers and transportation
service providers regarding any military shipments that
are required to be processed by the Global Freight
Management System.
(2) Elements.--The complaint process required under
paragraph (1) shall include each of the following:
(A) An identification of the information the
complainant should provide as part of a
complaint to assist the Commander in reviewing
and investigating the complaint, including
references to the rules that were allegedly
violated.
(B) A timeline for the adjudication of the
complaint and rendering of an initial finding
by an individual designated by the Commander.
(C) A process for any party to appeal the
initial finding if the party believes the
initial finding is incorrect, a timeline for
the review of the appeal, and a timeline for
the Commander to render a final decision.
(D) Such other elements as the Commander
determines appropriate.
(3) Consequences for violations.--If, pursuant to a
complaint submitted through the complaint process under
this section, a transportation officer or
transportation service provider is found to have
violated the Military Freight Traffic Unified Rules
Publication or the Defense Transportation Regulations,
the Commander shall impose a penalty in accordance with
the Military Freight Traffic Unified Rules Publication
and the Defense Transportation Regulations and, if
applicable, work with the transportation officer or
transportation service provider to take corrective
action.
(4) Transportation officer actions.--
(A) Notification process.--The Commander
shall establish a timely process through which
a transportation service provider may notify
the United States Army Transportation Command
of any action a transportation officer imposes
against a transportation service provider, such
as a letter of non-use, if the transportation
service provider believes that such action was
improper, excessive, or not in accordance with
the Military Freight Traffic Unified Rules
Publication or Defense Transportation
Regulations.
(B) Authority to override.--The Commander may
override any action taken by a transportation
officer against a transportation service
provider if the Commander believes such action
was improper, excessive, or not in accordance
with the Military Freight Traffic Unified Rules
Publication or Defense Transportation
Regulations. The authority under this
subparagraph includes revoking a letter of non-
use, reducing the duration of a letter of non-
use, and removing any service failure from the
record of the transportation service provider.
(b) Global Freight Management Training.--The Commander of the
United States Army Transportation Command shall provide
recurring training to all transportation officers and
transportation service providers that use the Global Freight
Management System to process and award Department of Defense
shipments. Such training shall include--
(1) detailed instruction on the Military Freight
Traffic Unified Rules Publication and Defense
Transportation Regulations;
(2) best practices for processing and awarding
shipments in the Global Freight Management system;
(3) the importance of awarding shipments
transparently and in accordance with Department of
Defense policies; and
(4) such other information as the Commander
determines appropriate.
(c) Freight Carrier Registration Program.--
(1) Update.--The Commander of the United States Army
Transportation Command shall update the freight carrier
registration program to ensure that users of the
program, including Department of Defense personnel and
transportation service providers, are able to easily
determine if a standard carrier alpha code belongs to a
motor carrier or broker.
(2) Annual audit requirement.--Not less frequently
than annually, the Commander shall conduct an audit of
the freight carrier registration program to ensure that
all approved transportation service providers have
active and appropriate operating authority from the
Department of Transportation.
SEC. 1091. DECLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN RECORDS RELATING TO TOWER 22
ATTACK.
(a) In General.--Except as provided in subsections (b) an
(c), not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of
this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall declassify any
Department of Defense document or other Department of Defense
record, which has not previously been released or made publicly
available, relating to the attack on the United States Armed
Forces at Tower 22, Jordan, on January 28, 2024.
(b) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section provides
authority for the Secretary of Defense to declassify any
information that the Secretary does not already have the
authority to declassify under Executive Order No. 13526, or any
successor order.
(c) Waiver.--The Secretary may waive the application of
subsection (a) with respect to any record or document that
reveals any source, method, or capability or would otherwise
compromise the national security of the United States.
SEC. 1092. UPDATES AND PRESERVATION OF MEMORIALS TO CHAPLAINS AT
ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY.
(a) Updates and Preservation of Memorials.--
(1) Protestant chaplains memorial.--The Secretary of
the Army shall permit NCMAF--
(A) to modify the memorial to Protestant
chaplains located on Chaplains Hill to include
a granite, marble, or other stone base for the
bronze plaque of the memorial;
(B) to provide an updated bronze plaque that
includes the name of each chaplain, verified as
described in subsection (b), who died while
serving on active duty in the Armed Forces
after the date on which the original memorial
was placed and before the date of the enactment
of this Act; and
(C) to make such other updates and
corrections to the memorial that the Secretary
determines necessary.
(2) Catholic chaplain memorials.--The Secretary of
the Army shall permit NCMAF--
(A) to update the Catholic chaplains memorial
to include the name of each chaplain, verified
under subsection (b), who died while serving on
active duty in the Armed Forces after the date
on which the original memorial was placed and
before the date of the enactment of this Act;
and
(B) to make such other updates and
corrections to the memorial that the Secretary
determines necessary.
(3) Jewish chaplain memorials.--The Secretary of the
Army shall permit NCMAF to update and make corrections
to the Jewish chaplain memorials located on Chaplains
Hill that the Secretary determines necessary.
(4) No cost to federal government.--The activities of
NCMAF authorized by this subsection shall be carried
out at no cost to the Federal Government.
(b) Verification of Names.--NCMAF may not include the name of
a chaplain on a memorial on Chaplains Hill under subsection (a)
unless that name has been verified by the Chief of Chaplains of
the Army, Navy, or Air Force, or the Chaplain of the United
States Marine Corps, depending on the Armed Force in which the
chaplain served.
(c) Prohibition on Expansion of Memorials.--Except as
provided in subsection (a)(1)(A), this section may not be
construed as authorizing the expansion of any memorial that is
located on Chaplains Hill on the date of the enactment of this
Act.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``Chaplains Hill'' means the area in
Arlington National Cemetery that, as of the date of the
enactment of this Act, is generally identified and
recognized as Chaplains Hill.
(2) The term ``NCMAF'' means the National Conference
on Ministry to the Armed Forces or any successor
organization recognized in law for purposes of the
operation of this section.
SEC. 1093. CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE COMPATIBILITY TABLETOP EXERCISE.
(a) Requirements.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
conduct a tabletop exercise designed to assess the resiliency
of United States military installations and their surrounding
communal capabilities to collaboratively respond to weather
disasters or adversarial attacks made against the United States
homeland. The tabletop exercise required under this section
shall be designed to--
(1) be planned and executed across geographically-
dispersed organizations;
(2) integrate policies, procedures, capabilities, and
applicable authorities to ensure mission assurance
during and after cybersecurity incidents involving
intelligent energy control systems, traffic control
systems, and incident response systems; and
(3) include, as participating organizations,
appropriate municipal, county, State, and Federal
government entities, and public and private critical
infrastructure service providers such as energy, water,
wastewater, transportation, and communications, and
others as appropriate.
(b) Elements.--A tabletop exercise required under subsection
(a) shall be designed to evaluate, at a minimum, the following
elements:
(1) The resilience of community critical
infrastructure to enhance, advance, and supplant that
of surrounding military installations in the event of
attacks upon military critical infrastructure.
(2) The ability of a military installation, in
coordination with community leadership, to coordinate
efforts and operationalize available infrastructure and
resources presented by defense communities in the area
surrounding the military installation.
(3) State and Federal Government response options to
maintain the viability of domestic critical
infrastructure in the event of a disruption lasting
multiple days across more than one region.
(4) An assessment of the mobility of the Armed Forces
from their installations in the event of an attack upon
critical infrastructure and logistical chokepoints.
(5) The resiliency of military key command and
control nodes during the tabletop exercise.
(c) Consultation Requirement.--In carrying out this section,
the Secretary shall consult with the Secretaries of each of the
military departments and the heads of such Federal departments
and agencies as the Director determines appropriate.
(d) Briefing.--Following the conclusion of the tabletop
exercise required under subsection (a), the Director shall
provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and
House of Representatives a briefing, on the exercise. Such
briefing shall include--
(1) observations and lessons learned as a result of
the tabletop exercise;
(2) recommendations to improve the resiliency of, and
reduce vulnerabilities in, the domestic critical
infrastructure of the United States in the event of a
military contingency; and
(3) recommendations to enhance cooperation between
military installations and local communities that
promotes comprehensive community planning with
attention to operational resiliency.
SEC. 1094. IRREGULAR WARFARE EXERCISE LABORATORY.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense may establish and
maintain an Irregular Warfare Exercise Laboratory to--
(1) support the training, experimentation,
preparation, and validation of the United States Armed
Forces to conduct full-spectrum irregular warfare
activities; and
(2) enable activities to build the capacity and
interoperability of the national security forces of
friendly foreign countries.
(b) Authorities.--In carrying out the activities authorized
under subsection (a), the Secretary may use the authorities
under chapter 16 of title 10, United States Code, or other
applicable statutory authorities available to the Secretary of
Defense.
(c) National Security Forces Defined.--In this section, the
term ``national security forces'' has the meaning given that
term in section 301 of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 1095. COMMISSION ON THE NATIONAL DEFENSE STRATEGY.
(a) Establishment.--
(1) In general.--As of the date specified in
paragraph (2), there is established an independent
commission in the legislative branch to be known as the
``Commission on the National Defense Strategy'' (in
this section referred to as the ``Commission'').
(2) Date specified.--The date specified in this
paragraph is the date that is not later than 15 days
after the date on which the Secretary of Defense
provides a national defense strategy as required by
section 113(g) of title 10, United States Code.
(3) Purpose.--The purpose of the Commission is to
examine and make recommendations with respect to the
national defense strategy of the United States.
(4) Scope and duties.--In order to provide the
fullest understanding of the national defense strategy
the Commission shall perform the following duties:
(A) The Commission shall review the most
recent national defense strategy of the United
States including the assumptions, strategic
objectives, priority missions, major
investments in defense capabilities, force
posture and structure, operational concepts,
and strategic and military risks associated
with the strategy.
(B) The Commission shall conduct a
comprehensive assessment of the strategic
environment, including--
(i) United States interests;
(ii) the threats to the national
security of the United States,
including both traditional and non-
traditional threats;
(iii) the size and shape of the
force;
(iv) the readiness of the force;
(v) the posture, structure, and
capabilities of the force;
(vi) allocation of resources; and
(vii) the strategic and military
risks present in the national defense
strategy.
(5) Commission report and recommendations.--
(A) Report.--
(i) In general.--Not later than one
year after the date of establishment of
the Commission, the Commission shall
transmit to the President and Congress
a report containing the review and
assessment conducted under paragraph
(4), together with any recommendations
of the Commission.
(ii) Contents.--The report required
by clause (i) shall include the
following elements:
(I) An appraisal of the
strategic environment,
including an examination of the
traditional and non-traditional
threats to the United States,
and the potential for conflicts
arising from such threats and
security challenges.
(II) An evaluation of the
strategic objectives of the
Department of Defense for near-
peer competition in support of
the national security interests
of the United States.
(III) A review of the
military missions for which the
Department of Defense should
prepare, including missions
that support the interagency
and a whole-of-government
strategy.
(IV) An identification of any
gaps or redundancies in the
roles and missions assigned to
the Armed Forces necessary to
carry out military missions
identified in subclause (III),
and the roles and capabilities
provided by other Federal
agencies and by allies and
international partners.
(V) An assessment of how the
national defense strategy
leverages other elements of
national power across the
interagency to counter near-
peer competitors.
(VI) An evaluation of the
resources necessary to support
the strategy, including budget
recommendations.
(VII) An examination of the
efforts by the Department of
Defense to develop new and
innovative operational concepts
to enable the United States to
more effectively counter near-
peer competitors.
(VIII) An analysis of the
force planning construct,
including--
(aa) the size and
shape of the force;
(bb) the posture,
structure, and
capabilities of the
force;
(cc) the readiness of
the force;
(dd) infrastructure
and organizational
adjustments to the
force;
(ee) modifications to
personnel requirements,
including professional
military education; and
(ff) other elements
of the defense program
necessary to support
the strategy.
(IX) An assessment of the
risks associated with the
strategy, including the
relationships and tradeoffs
between missions, risks, and
resources.
(X) The findings and
conclusions of the Commission,
together with such
recommendations for such
legislative actions as the
Commission considers
appropriate.
(XI) Any other elements the
Commission considers
appropriate.
(B) Briefings.--
(i) In general.--Not later than 180
days after the date of the
establishment of the Commission, the
Commission shall provide to the
Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and the House of Representatives
a briefing on the status of the review
and assessment required by paragraph
(4), including a discussion of any
interim recommendations.
(ii) Interim briefings.--At the
request of the Chair and Ranking Member
of the Committee on Armed Services of
the Senate, or the Chair and Ranking
Member of the Committee on Armed
Services of the House of
Representatives, the Commission shall
provide the requesting Committee with
interim briefings in addition to the
briefing required by clause (i).
(C) Form of report.--The report required
under subparagraph (A) shall be submitted in
unclassified form, but may include a classified
annex.
(6) Powers of commission.--
(A) Hearings.--The Commission may hold such
hearings, sit and act at such times and places,
take such testimony, and receive such evidence
as the Commission considers advisable to carry
out its duties under this section.
(B) Information from federal agencies.--The
Commission may secure directly from any Federal
department or agency such information as the
Commission considers necessary to carry out its
duties under this section. Upon request of the
Chair of the Commission, the head of such
department or agency shall furnish such
information to the Commission.
(C) Use of postal service.--The Commission
may use the United States mails in the same
manner and under the same conditions as other
departments and agencies of the Federal
Government.
(D) Authority to accept gifts.--
(i) In general.--The Commission may
accept, use, and dispose of gifts or
donations of services, goods, and
property from non-Federal entities for
the purposes of aiding and facilitating
the work of the Commission. The
authority under this paragraph does not
extend to gifts of money.
(ii) Documentation; conflicts of
interest.--The Commission shall
document gifts accepted under the
authority provided by clause (i) and
shall avoid conflicts of interest or
the appearance of conflicts of
interest.
(iii) Compliance with congressional
ethics rules.--Except as specifically
provided in this section, a member of
the Commission shall comply with rules
set forth by the Select Committee on
Ethics of the Senate and the Committee
on Ethics of the House of
Representatives governing employees of
the Senate and the House of
Representatives, respectively.
(b) Membership.--
(1) Composition.--The Commission shall be composed of
eight members, of whom--
(A) one shall be appointed by the Speaker of
the House of Representatives;
(B) one shall be appointed by the Minority
Leader of the House of Representatives;
(C) one shall be appointed by the Majority
Leader of the Senate;
(D) one shall be appointed by the Minority
Leader of the Senate;
(E) one shall be appointed by the Chairman of
the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate;
(F) one shall be appointed by the Ranking
Member of the Committee on Armed Services of
the Senate;
(G) one shall be appointed by the Chairman of
the Committee on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives; and
(H) one shall be appointed by the Ranking
Member of the Committee on Armed Services of
the House of Representatives.
(2) Chair and vice chair.--
(A) Chair.--The Chair of the Committee on
Armed Services of the Senate and the Chair of
the Committee on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives, with the concurrence of the
Majority Leader of the Senate and the Speaker
of the House of Representatives, shall jointly
designate one member of the Commission to serve
as Chair of the Commission.
(B) Vice chair.--The Ranking Member of the
Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and
the Ranking Member of the Committee on Armed
Services of the House of Representatives, with
the concurrence of the Minority Leader of the
Senate and the Minority Leader of the House of
Representatives, shall jointly designate one
member of the Commission to serve as Vice Chair
of the Commission.
(3) Appointments.--
(A) Appointment date.--Members shall be
appointed to the Commission under paragraph (1)
by not later than 60 days after the date of the
establishment of the Commission.
(B) Effect of non-appointment.--
(i) In general.--If an appointment
under this subsection is not made by
the date specified under subparagraph
(A), the authority to make such
appointment shall devolve to a member
of Congress of the same party and same
chamber eligible to appoint under this
subsection.
(ii) Expiration of appointment
authority.--If an appointment is not
made within 90 days of establishment,
the authority to make such appointment
shall expire.
(C) Restriction on appointment.--Officers or
employees of the Federal Government (other than
experts or consultants the services of which
are procured under section 3109 of title 5,
United States Code) may not be appointed as
members of the Commission. Nothing in this
subparagraph precludes the appointment of any
retired or former officer or employee of the
Federal government.
(D) Restriction on members of congress.--
Members of Congress may not serve on the
Commission.
(4) Period of appointment; vacancies; removal of
members.--
(A) Appointment duration.--Members shall be
appointed for the life of the Commission.
(B) Vacancies.--Any vacancy in the Commission
shall not affect its powers, but shall be
filled in the same manner as the original
appointment.
(C) Removal of members.--A member may be
removed from the Commission for cause by the
individual serving in the position responsible
for the original appointment of such member
under subsection (b)(1), provided that notice
has first been provided to such member of the
cause for removal and voted and agreed upon by
three quarters of the members serving. A
vacancy created by the removal of a member
under this subsection shall not affect the
powers of the Commission, and shall be filled
in the same manner as the original appointment
was made.
(5) Quorum.--.A majority of the members serving on
the Commission shall constitute a quorum.
(6) Initial meeting.--Not later than 30 days after
the date on which all members of the Commission have
been appointed as published in the Congressional
Record, the Commission shall hold its initial meeting.
(c) Personnel Matters.--
(1) Status as federal employees.--Notwithstanding the
requirements of section 2105 of title 5, United States
Code, including the required supervision under
subsection (a)(3) of such section, members of the
Commission shall be deemed to be Federal employees in
the legislative branch subject to all the laws and
policies applicable to legislative branch employees.
(2) Oath of office.--Notwithstanding the provision of
section 2903(b) of title 5, United States Code, an
employee of an Executive Branch agency, otherwise
authorized to administer oaths under section 2903 of
title 5, United States Code, may administer the oath of
office to Commissioners for the purpose of their
service to the Commission.
(3) Security clearances.--The appropriate Federal
departments or agencies shall cooperate with the
Commission in expeditiously providing to the Commission
members and staff appropriate security clearances to
the extent possible pursuant to existing procedures and
requirements, except that no person may be provided
with access to classified information under this Act
without the appropriate security clearances.
(4) Pay for members.--Each member of the Commission
may be compensated at a rate not to exceed the daily
equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay payable for
level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315
of title 5, United States Code, for each day (including
travel time) during which such member is engaged in the
performance of the duties of the Commission. All
members of the Commission who are officers or employees
of the United States shall serve without compensation
additional to that received for their services as
officers or employees of the United States.
(5) Staff.--
(A) Executive director.--The Chair of the
Commission may appoint and fix the rate of
basic pay for an Executive Director in
accordance with section 3161 of title 5, United
States Code.
(B) Commission staff.--The Executive Director
may appoint and fix the rate of basic pay for
additional personnel as staff of the Commission
in accordance with section 3161 of title 5,
United States Code.
(C) Detailees authorized.--On a reimbursable
or non-reimbursable basis, the heads of
departments and agencies of the Federal
Government may provide, and the Commission may
accept personnel detailed from such departments
and agencies, including active-duty military
personnel.
(D) Travel expenses.--The members and staff
of the Commission shall be allowed travel
expenses, including per diem in lieu of
subsistence, at rates authorized for employees
of agencies under subchapter I of chapter 57 of
title 5, United States Code, while away from
their homes or regular places of business in
the performance of services for the Commission.
(d) Support.--
(1) Assistance from department of defense.--
(A) In general.--Of the amounts authorized to
be appropriated for the Department of Defense
for support of the Commission, the Secretary
may make transfers to the Commission for
Commission expenses, including compensation of
Commission members, officers, and employees,
and provision of other such services, funds,
facilities, and other support services as
necessary for the performance of the
Commission's functions. Funds made available to
support and provide assistance to the
Commission may be used for payment of
compensation of members, officers, and
employees of the Commission without transfer
under this subparagraph. Amounts transferred
under this subparagraph shall remain available
until expended. Transfer authority provided by
this subparagraph is in addition to any other
transfer authority provided by law. Section
2215 of title 10, United States Code, shall not
apply to a transfer of funds under this
subparagraph.
(B) Treasury account authorized.--The
Secretary of the Treasury may establish an
account or accounts for the Commission from
which any amounts transferred under this clause
may be used for activities of the Commission.
(2) Liaison.--The Secretary shall designate at least
one officer or employee of the Department of Defense to
serve as a liaison officer between the Department and
the Commission.
(3) Additional support.--To the extent that funds are
available for such purpose, or on a reimbursable basis,
the Secretary may, at the request of the Chair of the
Commission--
(A) enter into contracts for the acquisition
of administrative supplies and equipment for
use by the Commission; and
(B) make available the services of a Federal
funded research and development center or an
independent, nongovernmental organization,
described under section 501(c)(3) of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from
taxation under section 501(a) of such Code.
(4) Preliminary administrative support authorized.--
Upon the appointment of the Chair and Vice Chair under
subsection (b), the Secretary may provide
administrative support authorized under this section
necessary to facilitate the standing up of the
Commission.
(e) Termination of Commission.--The Commission shall
terminate 90 days after the submission of the report required
by subsection (a)(5)(A).
TITLE XI--CIVILIAN PERSONNEL
Sec. 1101. Prohibition on the use of funds from carrying out a hiring
freeze, reduction in force, or hiring delay without cause at a
public shipyard.
Sec. 1102. Living quarter allowance for Department of Defense civilian
employees with permanent duty station in Guam.
Sec. 1103. Modification of temporary authority to appoint retired
members of the armed forces to positions in the Department of
Defense.
Sec. 1104. Revisions to limitations on pay for officers and crews of
maritime vessels operated by or for the United States.
Sec. 1105. One-year extension of authority to waive annual limitation on
premium pay and aggregate limitation on pay for Federal
civilian employees working overseas.
Sec. 1106. One-year extension of temporary authority to grant
allowances, benefits, and gratuities to civilian personnel on
official duty in a combat zone.
Sec. 1107. Modifications to total force management requirements.
Sec. 1108. Definition of defense industrial base facility for purposes
of direct hire authority.
Sec. 1109. Payment of retention bonuses to DOD civilian employees in
Guam.
Sec. 1110. Amendments to title 5, United States Code.
Sec. 1111. Educational travel authority for dependents of certain
employees.
Sec. 1112. Modification of direct hire authority for domestic defense
industrial base facilities.
Sec. 1113. Cyber workforce recruitment and retention.
Sec. 1114. Public shipyard apprentice program.
Sec. 1115. Personnel management.
SEC. 1101. PROHIBITION ON THE USE OF FUNDS FROM CARRYING OUT A HIRING
FREEZE, REDUCTION IN FORCE, OR HIRING DELAY WITHOUT
CAUSE AT A PUBLIC SHIPYARD.
None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act
or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for the
Department of Defense may be used to--
(1) carry out a hiring freeze at a public shipyard;
(2) carry out a reduction in force at a public
shipyard; or
(3) delay without cause the filling of a vacant
Federal civilian employee position at a public
shipyard.
SEC. 1102. LIVING QUARTER ALLOWANCE FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CIVILIAN
EMPLOYEES WITH PERMANENT DUTY STATION IN GUAM.
Section 1102 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) is amended--
(1) in the section heading, by striking ``department
of the navy civilian employees assigned to permanent
duty in guam for performing work, or supporting work
being performed, aboard or dockside, of u.s. naval
vessels'' and inserting ``civilian employees of the
department of defense stationed in guam'';
(2) in subsection (a), by striking ``Secretary of the
Navy'' and inserting ``Secretary of Defense''; and
(3) by striking subsection (b) and inserting the
following:
``(b) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the
enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2026 and annually thereafter for the following 2 years,
the Secretary shall submit a report to the congressional
defense committees on the use of the authority provided under
this section.
``(c) Covered Employee Defined.--In this section, the term
`covered employee' means any civilian employee of the
Department of Defense whose permanent duty station is located
in Guam.
``(d) Sunset.--The authority to carry out this section shall
terminate 3 years after the date of the enactment of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.''.
SEC. 1103. MODIFICATION OF TEMPORARY AUTHORITY TO APPOINT RETIRED
MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES TO POSITIONS IN THE
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
Section 1108 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-
283) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)(1)(A)--
(A) in clause (i), by striking ``or'' at the
end;
(B) in clause (ii), by striking ``and'' at
the end and inserting ``or''; and
(C) by inserting after clause (ii) the
following:
``(iii) licensed medical personnel; and'';
and
(2) in subsection (d), by striking ``this Act'' and
inserting ``the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2026''.
SEC. 1104. REVISIONS TO LIMITATIONS ON PAY FOR OFFICERS AND CREWS OF
MARITIME VESSELS OPERATED BY OR FOR THE UNITED
STATES.
Section 5348 of title 5, United States Code is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) by striking ``subsection (b) of this
section'' and inserting ``subsection (c)''; and
(B) by inserting before the period at the end
the following: ``, not to exceed the rate of
pay for the Vice President under section 104 of
title 3'';
(2) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection
(c); and
(3) by inserting after subsection (a) the following
new subsection (b):
``(b) The aggregate pay limitation prescribed under section
5307 shall not apply to an employee whose pay is fixed under
subsection (a).''.
SEC. 1105. ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO WAIVE ANNUAL LIMITATION
ON PREMIUM PAY AND AGGREGATE LIMITATION ON PAY FOR
FEDERAL CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES WORKING OVERSEAS.
Subsection (a) of section 1101 of the Duncan Hunter National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Public Law 110-
417; 122 Stat. 4615), as most recently amended by section 1104
of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-
159; 138 Stat. 2087), is further amended by striking ``through
2025'' and inserting ``through 2026''.
SEC. 1106. ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY AUTHORITY TO GRANT
ALLOWANCES, BENEFITS, AND GRATUITIES TO CIVILIAN
PERSONNEL ON OFFICIAL DUTY IN A COMBAT ZONE.
Paragraph (2) of section 1603(a) of the Emergency
Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on
Terror, and Hurricane Recovery, 2006 (Public Law 109-234; 120
Stat. 443), as added by section 1102 of the Duncan Hunter
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Public
Law 110-417; 122 Stat. 4616) and as most recently amended by
section 1105 of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement
and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
(Public Law 118-159), is further amended by striking ``2026''
and inserting ``2027''.
SEC. 1107. MODIFICATIONS TO TOTAL FORCE MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS.
(a) Guidance.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Office of the Secretary of Defense
shall, in consultation with each Secretary of a military
department, provide guidance to each such Secretary on the
analysis required under subsection (b) of section 129a of title
10, United States Code. Such guidance shall include defining
the seven required elements of the analysis under such
subsection, on either a Department-wide or component level.
(b) Additional Limitations on Reductions.--Such section 129a
is amended in subsection (b) by inserting after ``full-time
equivalent levels'' the following: ``, or conduct any
reductions or realignments that occur outside the normal
programming process (including ad hoc, immediate, or
unprogrammed changes) of 50 employees or more implemented
before or after the submission of the annual budget request,''.
(c) Additional Requirements.--Such section 129a is amended by
adding at the end the following:
``(h) Report to Congressional Defense Committees.--Not later
than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this subsection
and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall submit
a report to the congressional defense committees containing the
analysis conducted pursuant to subsection (b).''.
(d) RIF Notification.--Section 1597(d) of title 10, United
States Code, is amended--
(1) in the subsection heading, by inserting ``or
Significant'' after ``Involuntary'';
(2) by striking ``or furlough of'' and inserting
``furlough, or significant reduction of over 50''; and
(3) by adding after the period at the end the
following: ``The Secretary shall notify the
congressional defense committees and each Member of
Congress representing the area in which reductions are
ordered. Such notification shall include billet,
activity name, number of employees at the location,
number of employees involuntarily separated by billet,
reason for the personnel action, actions to mitigate
reductions, and savings and costs.''.
(e) Briefing.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Office of the Secretary of Defense
shall provide the congressional defense committees with a
briefing on the following:
(1) The implementation of subsection (a) of this
section.
(2) Efforts to update DOD Directive 1100.4 and DOD
Instruction 1100.22 to address the analysis required
under subsection (b) of such section 129a, as amended
by this section.
SEC. 1108. DEFINITION OF DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE FACILITY FOR PURPOSES
OF DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY.
Section 1125(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2017 (10 U.S.C. 1580 note prec.; Public Law 114-
328) is amended by inserting ``and includes supporting units of
a facility at an installation or base'' after ``United
States''.
SEC. 1109. PAYMENT OF RETENTION BONUSES TO DOD CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES IN
GUAM.
Chapter 81 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
inserting after section 1599d the following (and conforming the
table of contents for such chapter accordingly):
``Sec. 1599e. Payment of retention bonuses to DOD civilian employees in
Guam.
``Notwithstanding subsection (f) of section 5754 of title 5,
the Secretary of Defense or Secretary of a military department
may waive the limit established under subsection (e)(1) of such
section and pay an otherwise eligible employee or category of
employees in the territory of Guam retention bonuses of up to
50 percent of basic pay, based on a critical agency need.''.
SEC. 1110. AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE.
(a) Modernizing Competitive Hiring Authorities for Department
of Defense.--Section 3301 of title 5, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) by striking ``The President'' and inserting ``(a)
In General.--The President''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new
subsection:
``(b) DOD Procedures.--The President may authorize the
Department of Defense to determine the qualification,
examination, and assessment procedures for positions in the
competitive service based primarily on job-related competencies
and skills, including the use of structured interviews,
technical evaluations, or skills-based assessments, and
alternative assessments.''.
(b) Modernizing Public Notice Requirements.--Section 3327 of
title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end
the following:
``(c) The Office of Personnel Management may authorize the
Department of Defense to use flexible outreach methods,
including curated prospect sourcing, provided that all hiring
opportunities remain publicly accessible and merit-based.''.
(c) Elimination of Time-in-grade Restrictions.--Section 3361
of title 5, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking ``An individual'' and inserting ``(a)
In General.--An individual''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(b) DOD Promotions.--Promotions in the competitive service
within the Department of Defense may be made based on
demonstrated skills and qualifications without regard to
minimum time-in-grade requirements, subject to agency policies
and applicable merit system principles.''.
(d) Shared Talent Pools and Structured Assessments.--
Subchapter I of chapter 33 of title 5, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following (and conforming the
table of sections at the beginning of such subchapter
accordingly):
``Sec. 3330g. DOD use of shared talent pools and structured assessments
``(a) Shared Talent Pools.--The Department of Defense may
share certificates of eligibles and curated prospect pools
within the Department. Certificates issued under this authority
shall remain valid for not less than one year from the date of
issuance, subject to agency-specific qualification checks.
``(b) Structured Assessments.--The Department of Defense
shall use validated structured interviews, technical
evaluations, or other skills-based assessments as part of the
hiring process for competitive service positions at the
Department, in accordance with regulations prescribed by the
Office of Personnel Management.''.
(e) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit a
report to the congressional defense committees on the impact of
this subtitle and the amendments made by this subtitle on
hiring at the Department of Defense. Such report shall include
an analysis on the impact on the length of the hiring process,
the quality of applicants, the useability of the system for
applicants and the Department, the total number of individuals
appointed through alternative job postings, the total number of
individuals appointed from a shared applicant pool, and any
identified challenges to hiring.
SEC. 1111. EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL AUTHORITY FOR DEPENDENTS OF CERTAIN
EMPLOYEES.
(a) In General.--Notwithstanding section 1599b of title 10,
United States Code, the Secretary of Defense shall direct the
Director of the Defense Travel Management Office to update the
Joint Travel Regulations, not later than February 1, 2026, to
authorize educational travel for a dependent of a covered
employee without regard to whether the Federal agency
responsible for the employment of the covered employee
anticipates that the covered employee will, during the 30-day
period following the scheduled date of the dependent's
departure for the travel, be transferred to a location in the
United States or travel to the United States for home leave.
(b) Briefings Required.--
(1) Initial briefing.--Not later than February 1,
2026, the Secretary shall brief the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives
on the update to the Joint Travel Regulations required
by subsection (a).
(2) Subsequent briefings.--Not later than one year
after providing the briefing required by paragraph (1)
and annually thereafter until February 1, 2029, the
Secretary shall brief the Committees on Armed Services
of the Senate and the House of Representatives on the
use of the authority described in subsection (a) and
the cost to the Federal Government of the use of that
authority.
(c) Covered Employee Defined.--In this section, the term
``covered employee'' means an employee of the Department of
Defense Education Activity assigned to United States Naval
Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
SEC. 1112. MODIFICATION OF DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY FOR DOMESTIC DEFENSE
INDUSTRIAL BASE FACILITIES.
Section 1125(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2017 (10 U.S.C. 1580 note prec.) is amended by
inserting ``, including to Navy Supervisor of Shipbuilding,
Conversion, and Repair positions'' after ``Facilities Base''.
SEC. 1113. CYBER WORKFORCE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION.
Section 1599f of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(1)(A)--
(A) in clause (ii), by striking ``and'' at
the end; and
(B) by inserting after clause (iii) the
following:
``(iv) positions held in combatant
commands, defense agencies, and field
activities supporting the United States
Cyber Command; and
``(v) up to 500 positions not
otherwise described in clauses (i)
through (iv) that the Secretary
determines are hard-to-fill, highly
skilled positions critical to
cyberspace planning and operations in
defense of, and which advance, U.S.
national interests in collaboration
with domestic and international
partners.'';
(2) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
``(b) Rates of Pay.--The Secretary--
``(1) consistent with paragraph (2), shall fix the
rates of basic pay for employees appointed under
subsection (a)(1)(B)--
``(A) with a rate of pay provided for
employees in comparable positions in the
Federal Government; and
``(B) subject to the same limitations on
maximum rates of pay established for such
employees by statute or regulation; and
``(2) may prescribe a rate of basic pay for such an
employee so appointed at a rate not to exceed a rate
equal to 150 percent of the maximum rate of basic pay
authorized for positions at level I of the Executive
Schedule under section 5312 of title 5.'';
(3) in subsection (h)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``five
years after the date of the enactment of this
section'' and inserting ``three years after the
date of the enactment of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026''; and
(B) in paragraph (2)(D), by adding at the end
the following:
``(vii) The total number of
positions, the title, duties, and
responsibilities of each position, and
the location of each position,
including the assigned department,
agency, command, and cost of
establishing, appointing, and paying
the salary of such positions.
``(viii) A description of--
``(I) how the Department has
used the pay authorities in
subsection (b); and
``(II) the effect of such
authorities on recruitment and
retention in the Cyber Excepted
Service.'';
(4) by redesignating subsection (k) as subsection
(l); and
(5) by inserting after subsection (j) the following:
``(k) Federal Wage System Positions.--The Secretary may--
``(1) consistent with section 5341 of title 5, adopt
such provisions of that title to provide for prevailing
rate systems of basic pay; and
``(2) apply those provisions to qualified positions
for employees in or under which the Department may
employ individuals described by section 5342(a)(2)(A)
of such title.''.
SEC. 1114. PUBLIC SHIPYARD APPRENTICE PROGRAM.
(a) Fiscal Year 2026 Classes.--During fiscal year 2026, the
Secretary of the Navy shall induct, at each of the Navy
shipyards, a class of not fewer than 100 apprentices.
(b) Fiscal Year 2027 Costs.--The Secretary of the Navy shall
include the costs of the classes of Navy shipyard apprentices
to be inducted in fiscal year 2027 in the materials of the
Department of Defense supporting the fiscal year 2027 budget
request submitted to Congress by the President pursuant to
section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code.
SEC. 1115. PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT.
(a) Policy and Regulations.--The Secretary of Defense shall
establish policy and prescribe regulations for the overall
management, oversight, and administration of civilian employees
of the military departments. Such policy and such regulations
shall provide for such management, oversight, and
administration to be under the purview of--
(1) with respect to civilian employees of the
Department of the Army, a Deputy Chief of Staff of the
Army detailed to that position under section 7035 of
title 10, United States Code;
(2) with respect to civilian employees of the
Department of the Navy, the Chief of Naval Personnel
appointed under section 8081 of such title; and
(3) with respect to civilian employees of the
Department of the Air Force, a Deputy Chief of Staff of
the Air Force detailed to that position under section
9035 of such title.
(b) Implementation.--
(1) Plan.--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 plan to
implement subsection (a).
(2) Issuance of regulations.--The Secretary of
Defense shall establish policy and prescribe
regulations under subsection (a) not later than one
year after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(3) Effective date.--Subsection (a) and the policy
established and regulations prescribed under subsection
(a) shall take effect on the date that is one year
after the date of the enactment of this Act.
TITLE XII--MATTERS RELATING TO FOREIGN NATIONS
Subtitle A--Assistance and Training
Sec. 1201. Modification of authorities.
Sec. 1202. Modification of authority to build capacity of foreign
security forces.
Sec. 1203. Modification of payment of costs for Regional Centers for
Security Studies.
Sec. 1204. Modification to Irregular Warfare Center and Regional Defense
Fellowship Program.
Sec. 1205. Modification of authority for Naval Small Craft Instruction
and Technical Training School.
Sec. 1206. State partnership program selection analysis.
Sec. 1207. Enhancement of international biodefense capacity.
Subtitle B--Foreign Military Sales and Related Processes
Sec. 1211. Improvements to security cooperation workforce and defense
acquisition workforce.
Sec. 1212. Modifications to foreign military sales processes.
Sec. 1213. Periodic review of FMS-only list.
Sec. 1214. Assessment and establishment of office to support the
acquisition of specified non-program of record systems by
foreign allies and partners.
Sec. 1215. Guidance for coordination of international arms transfers.
Subtitle C--Matters Relating to the Middle East
Sec. 1221. Extension of authority for reimbursement of certain coalition
nations for support provided to United States military
operations.
Sec. 1222. Extension and modification of annual report on military power
of Iran.
Sec. 1223. Extension and modification of authority to provide assistance
to vetted Syrian groups and individuals.
Sec. 1224. Extension and modification of authority to provide assistance
to counter the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.
Sec. 1225. Counter-terrorism support.
Sec. 1226. Enhancing security partnership with Jordan and Lebanon.
Sec. 1227. Prohibition on funding to the Badr Organization.
Sec. 1228. Limitation on availability of funds for the Iraqi security
forces.
Sec. 1229. Report on strategy for increasing membership in the
Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement.
Sec. 1229A. Report on ISIS detention facilities in Syria.
Sec. 1229B. Report on United States force posture and activities in
Syria.
Subtitle D--Matters Relating to Israel
Sec. 1231. Extension and modification of United States-Israel anti-
tunnel cooperation.
Sec. 1232. Extension and modification of United States-Israel
cooperation to counter unmanned systems in all warfighting
domains.
Sec. 1233. Modification of certain temporary authorizations related to
munitions replacement.
Sec. 1234. Research, development, test, and evaluation of emerging
technologies to further the warfighting capabilities of the
United States and certain partner countries.
Sec. 1235. Report on United States-Israel military exercises.
Subtitle E--Matters Relating to Europe, Ukraine, and the Russian
Federation
Sec. 1241. Modification and extension of annual report on military and
security developments involving the Russian Federation.
Sec. 1242. Extension of prohibition on availability of funds relating to
sovereignty of the Russian Federation over internationally
recognized territory of Ukraine.
Sec. 1243. Extension and modification of Ukraine Security Assistance
Initiative.
Sec. 1244. Military intelligence support for Ukraine.
Sec. 1245. Report relating to allied and partner support to Ukraine.
Sec. 1246. Allied contributions to United States force posture on NATO's
eastern flank.
Sec. 1247. Baltic Security Initiative.
Sec. 1248. Modification of United States basing and training, and
exercises in North Atlantic Treaty Organization member
countries.
Sec. 1249. Oversight of United States military posture in Europe.
Sec. 1250. Report on United States deterrence and defense posture in the
European region.
Subtitle F--Matters Relating to the Indo-Pacific Region
Sec. 1251. Extension of Pacific Deterrence Initiative.
Sec. 1252. Extension of Indo-Pacific extended deterrence education pilot
program.
Sec. 1253. Partnership for Indo-Pacific Industrial Resilience.
Sec. 1254. Strategy to strengthen multilateral defense in the Indo-
Pacific.
Sec. 1255. Sense of Congress on defense alliances and partnerships in
the Indo-Pacific region.
Subtitle G--Matters Relating to Asia
Sec. 1261. Extension of pilot program to improve cyber cooperation with
foreign military partners in Southeast Asia.
Sec. 1262. Preventing circumvention by Chinese military companies in
third-party countries.
Sec. 1263. Inclusion on list of Chinese military companies of entities
added to certain other lists.
Sec. 1264. Prohibition on use of funds to support entertainment projects
with ties to the Government of the People's Republic of China.
Sec. 1265. Modification of Taiwan security cooperation initiative.
Sec. 1266. Joint program with Taiwan to enable fielding of uncrewed
systems and counter-uncrewed systems capabilities.
Sec. 1267. Extension of authority to transfer funds for Bien Hoa dioxin
cleanup.
Sec. 1268. Oversight of United States military posture on the Korean
Peninsula.
Sec. 1269. Report on enhanced defense relations with the Philippines.
Sec. 1270. Modernizing the defense capabilities of the Philippines.
Subtitle H--Other Matters
Sec. 1271. Limitation on availability of funds for travel expenses of
the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
Sec. 1272. Repeal of war-related reporting requirements for concluded
operations.
Sec. 1273. Defending international security by restricting unacceptable
partnerships and tactics.
Sec. 1274. Report regarding joint training with Mexico to counter
transnational criminal organizations.
Subtitle A--Assistance and Training
SEC. 1201. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITIES.
(a) Training With Friendly Foreign Countries: Payment of
Training and Exercise Expenses.--
(1) Training authorized.--Subsection (a) of section
321 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``or other
security forces'' and inserting ``, or other
national security forces that perform a similar
function,'';
(B) by striking paragraph (2); and
(C) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4)
as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively.
(2) Authority to pay training and exercise
expenses.--Subsection (b) of such section is amended--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
striking ``subsection (e)'' and inserting
``subsection (f)'';
(B) by amending paragraph (1) to read as
follows:
``(1) Expenses of forces assigned or allocated to
that command in conjunction with training and exercises
conducted pursuant to this section.'';
(C) by striking paragraphs (2) and (4);
(D) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (5)
as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively;
(E) in paragraph (2), as so redesignated, by
striking ``such training, as specified in the
regulations'' and inserting ``training and
exercises conducted pursuant to this section'';
and
(F) in paragraph (3), as so redesignated, by
striking ``training described in'' and all that
follows through ``paragraph (4)'' and inserting
``training and exercises conducted pursuant to
this section''.
(3) Quarterly report.--Subsection (e) of such section
is amended to read as follows:
``(e) Quarterly Report.--Not less frequently than quarterly,
the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the appropriate
committees of Congress a report on training and exercises
conducted pursuant to this section during the preceding 90-day
period.''.
(4) Conforming amendments.--
(A) Section heading.--Section 321 of title
10, United States Code, is amended, in the
section heading, by inserting ``and exercises''
after ``Training''.
(B) Table of sections.--The table of sections
for subchapter III of chapter 16 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended by striking the
item relating to section 321 and inserting the
following:
``321. Training and exercises with friendly foreign countries: payment
of training and exercise expenses.''.
(b) Repeal of Secretary of Defense Strategic Competition
Initiative.--Section 1332 of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 2007; 10
U.S.C. 301 note) is repealed.
SEC. 1202. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO BUILD CAPACITY OF FOREIGN
SECURITY FORCES.
Subsection (g)(2) of section 333 of title 10, United States
Code, is amended by striking ``made'' after ``Amounts''.
SEC. 1203. MODIFICATION OF PAYMENT OF COSTS FOR REGIONAL CENTERS FOR
SECURITY STUDIES.
Section 342(f)(3)(A) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended, in the first sentence, by striking ``from a developing
country''.
SEC. 1204. MODIFICATION TO IRREGULAR WARFARE CENTER AND REGIONAL
DEFENSE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM.
Section 345(c)(4)(B) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by striking ``The Director of the Defense Security
Cooperation Agency'' and inserting `` `The Assistant Secretary
of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict''.
SEC. 1205. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY FOR NAVAL SMALL CRAFT INSTRUCTION
AND TECHNICAL TRAINING SCHOOL.
Section 352 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``may'' and
inserting ``shall''; and
(2) in subsection (e), by adding at the end the
following new paragraph:
``(3) Tuition fees charged for personnel who attend the
School may not include any amount for the fixed costs of
operating and maintaining the School.''.
SEC. 1206. STATE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM SELECTION ANALYSIS.
The Secretary of Defense shall make such changes to
Department of Defense Instruction 5111.20 (relating to the
State Partnership Program), or a successor instruction, as may
be necessary to ensure that, in performing selection analysis
for the State Partnership Program under section 341 of title
10, United States Code, the Chief of the National Guard Bureau
considers--
(1) the number of current partnerships assigned to
the National Guard of a State; and
(2) the capacity of the National Guard of a State in
relation to the number of assigned countries.
SEC. 1207. ENHANCEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL BIODEFENSE CAPACITY.
(a) Clarification of Roles and Responsibilities.--The
Secretary of Defense shall direct the Assistant Secretary of
Defense for Nuclear Deterrence, Chemical and Biological Defense
Programs, in consultation with the Director of the Defense
Threat Reduction Agency, to seek to enter into memoranda of
understanding with other departments and agencies of the
Federal Government to clarify the roles and responsibilities of
those departments and agencies for building biodefense
capabilities internationally in execution of national security
and other policies of the Federal Government, with the
Secretary focused on working with defense counterparts in
countries that are allies or partners of the United States.
(b) Elements of Memoranda of Understanding.--The memoranda of
understanding entered into under subsection (a) shall address
how each relevant department or agency selects partner
countries and the feasibility of coordinating efforts with each
such country.
Subtitle B--Foreign Military Sales and Related Processes
SEC. 1211. IMPROVEMENTS TO SECURITY COOPERATION WORKFORCE AND DEFENSE
ACQUISITION WORKFORCE.
(a) Responsibilities of Secretary of Defense.--The Secretary
of Defense shall, consistent with the requirements of section
384 of title 10, United States Code, seek to ensure that--
(1) members of the defense acquisition workforce
engaged in foreign military sales planning and
execution--
(A) are aware of evolving United States
regional- and country-level foreign partner
defense capability-building priorities; and
(B) coordinate with the security cooperation
workforce to enhance responsiveness to foreign
partner requests and defense capability-
building priorities; and
(2) evaluations of members of the defense acquisition
workforce measure--
(A) adherence to meeting the foreign partner
defense capability-building requirements
identified in Department of Defense strategy
documents;
(B) responsiveness to foreign partner defense
capability-building requests;
(C) ability to meet foreign partner defense
capability-building delivery schedule
requirements; and
(D) advancement of foreign partner defense
capability-building priorities identified in
the guidance described in subsection (b).
(b) Guidance.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Defense shall update, as necessary, Department of
Defense guidance governing the execution of foreign
military sales by the Department to ensure that such
guidance--
(A) incorporates priorities of the national
security strategy report (submitted pursuant to
section 108 of the National Security Act of
1947 (50 U.S.C. 3043)) and the national defense
strategy (required under section 113(g) of
title 10, United States Code);
(B) is informed by the theater campaign plans
and theater security cooperation strategies of
the combatant commands;
(C) is disseminated to the security
cooperation workforce and the defense
acquisition workforce.
(2) Elements.--The updated guidance required by
paragraph (1) shall--
(A) identify regional and country-level
foreign partner defense capability-building
priorities;
(B) identify levels of urgency and desired
timelines for achieving foreign partner defense
capability-building priorities; and
(C) provide guidance to the defense
acquisition workforce and the security
cooperation workforce on levels of resourcing,
innovation, and risk tolerance that should be
considered in meeting urgent needs through the
execution of foreign military sales.
(c) Foreign Military Sales Continuous Process Improvement
Board.--Section 1210(b)(2) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (22 U.S.C. 2671 note) is
amended to read as follows:
``(2) Membership.--
``(A) In general.--The Board shall be
composed of not fewer than seven members, each
of whom shall have expertise in security
cooperation, security assistance, defense
acquisition, business process reform, or any
disciplines the Secretary determines to be
important to the functioning of the Board.
``(B) Certain members.--
``(i) In general.--Up to three of the
members of the Board may be selected
from among individuals who are not any
of the following:
``(I) Officers or employees
of the Department of Defense.
``(II) Members of the Armed
Forces.
``(III) A registered
lobbyist.
``(ii) Clearance.--Each member of the
Board described in this subparagraph
shall be individuals who are determined
to be eligible for access to classified
information necessary to participate on
the Board.''.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``defense acquisition workforce'' means
the Department of Defense acquisition workforce
described in chapter 87 of title 10, United States
Code.
(2) The term ``security cooperation workforce'' has
the meaning given the term in section 384 of title 10,
United States Code.
SEC. 1212. MODIFICATIONS TO FOREIGN MILITARY SALES PROCESSES.
(a) Acquisition Strategies.--The Secretary of Defense shall,
with respect to the foreign military sales process--
(1) establish a requirement that, in developing
letters of offer and acceptance for a foreign military
sale, the acquisition program manager, or other
official responsible for the program, shall develop an
acquisition strategy that is--
(A) informed by input from the purchaser of
such foreign military sale; and
(B) executed in a manner that effectively
addresses urgency of need and associated risk
tolerance of such purchaser; and
(2) in establishing such requirement, ensure that
such purchaser is provided an opportunity to provide
input on urgency of need and associated risk tolerance,
alternative acquisition approaches that may be taken to
accelerate program delivery, and the schedule, cost,
and capability trade-offs associated with such
alternate approaches.
(b) Agreements With Manufacturers.--
(1) In general.--A United States prime contractor may
enter into a covered agreement with a manufacturer to
begin the process of acquiring long-lead Government-
furnished equipment based on forecasted requirements
prior to the execution of a contract for a commercial
sale or issuance of a letter of offer and acceptance
for a foreign military sale.
(2) Department of defense policy.--
(A) In general.--The Secretary of Defense and
each Secretary of a military department shall
implement policies that allow United States
prime contractors to enter into covered
agreements described in paragraph (1).
(B) Elements.--The policies required by
subparagraph (A) shall require--
(i) United States prime contractors
to be responsible for--
(I) negotiating directly with
the manufacturer of Government-
furnished equipment, including
with respect to the terms and
conditions described in
subsection (c)(1)(B); and
(II) providing any payment to
such manufacturer; and
(ii) transfer of Government-furnished
equipment from such manufacturer to the
prime contractor shall not occur until
the date on which a contract for a
commercial sale or letter of offer and
acceptance is executed with respect to
the foreign military sale that is the
subject of the covered agreement.
(3) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection
shall be construed as authorizing, requiring, or
providing for the United States Government to assume
any liability or other financial responsibility with
respect to a covered agreement.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered agreement'' means an agreement
between a United States prime contractor and a
manufacturer pursuant to which--
(A) the prime contractor, in anticipation of
a foreign military sale, enters into a contract
with the manufacturer for the production of one
or more defense articles (as defined in section
301 of title 10, United States Code) that will
be supplied to the prime contractor as
Government-furnished equipment;
(B) the parties agree to the allocation of
risks, obligations, profits, and costs in the
event the anticipated foreign military sale
does not occur, including whether the defense
articles manufactured under the agreement are
retained by the manufacturer; and
(C) the United States Government assumes no
liability with respect to either party in the
event the anticipated foreign military sale
does not occur.
(2) The term ``foreign military sales process'' means
the processes for foreign military sales authorized
under chapter 2 of the Arms Export Control Act (22
U.S.C. 2761 et seq.).
SEC. 1213. PERIODIC REVIEW OF FMS-ONLY LIST.
(a) Review and Report.--
(1) Review.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, and biennially thereafter,
the Secretary of State, in coordination with the
Secretary of Defense, shall complete a review of
defense articles and defense services that are eligible
to be provided under the foreign military sales program
under chapter 2 of the Arms Export Control Act (22
U.S.C. 2761 et seq.), but not eligible to be provided
under direct commercial sales under section 38 of such
Act (22 U.S.C. 2778), in order to identify those
articles and services that should also be eligible to
be provided through such direct commercial sales.
(2) Report.--
(A) In general.--Not later than 30 days after
the completion of each review required by
subsection (a), the Secretary of State, in
coordination with the Secretary of Defense,
shall submit to the appropriate congressional
committees a report that contains the results
of the review, including any defense articles
and services added to or removed from the FMS-
Only list during the preceding reporting
period, as well as the justification for such
decisions.
(B) Form.--The report required by this
paragraph shall be submitted in unclassified
form, but may contain a classified annex.
(C) Definitions.--In this paragraph--
(i) the term ``appropriate
congressional committees'' means--
(I) the Committee on Foreign
Relations and the Committee on
Armed Services of the Senate;
and
(II) the Committee on Foreign
Affairs and the Committee on
Armed Services of the House of
Representatives; and
(ii) the term ``FMS-only list'' means
the list maintained by the Secretary of
State of defense articles and defense
serv ices that are eligible to be
provided under the foreign military
sales program under chapter 2 of the
Arms Export Control Act, but not
eligible to be provided under direct
commercial sales under section 38 of
such Act.
(b) Termination.--This section shall terminate on the date
that is 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act.
SEC. 1214. ASSESSMENT AND ESTABLISHMENT OF OFFICE TO SUPPORT THE
ACQUISITION OF SPECIFIED NON-PROGRAM OF RECORD
SYSTEMS BY FOREIGN ALLIES AND PARTNERS.
(a) Assessment.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall complete
an assessment to determine the optimal organizational
structure, authorities, reporting relationships, and resource
requirements to manage effectively the acquisition of specified
non-program of record systems by foreign allies and partners.
(b) Establishment.--Not later than October 1, 2026, the
Secretary of Defense shall establish an office to support the
acquisition of specified non-program of record systems by
foreign allies and partners, including the process for updating
relevant Department of Defense-wide guidance, directives and
instructions.
(c) Responsibilities.--The office required by subsection (b)
shall be responsible for the following:
(1) Coordinating with allies and partners to identify
and procure specified non-program of record systems.
(2) Facilitating discussions between industry and
foreign allies and partners on new specified non-
program of record systems.
(3) Liaising with combatant commands to identify new
specified non-program of record systems aligned with
the strategic priorities of the combatant commands for
theater security cooperation.
(4) Promoting capabilities with foreign allies and
partners that align with priority capabilities for the
combatant commands.
(5) Developing foreign military sales cases for
specified non-program of record systems to expedite
deliveries of such systems to foreign allies and
partners.
(6) Coordinating internal Department of Defense
approval processes to expedite the delivery of
specified non-program of record systems.
(7) Other relevant responsibilities as determined by
the Secretary.
(d) Briefing.--Not later than 30 days after completion of the
assessment required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall
provide the Committee on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Armed Services of the
Senate with a briefing on the responsibilities, resources, and
plan of activities for the non-program of record office that is
to be established in accordance with subsection (b).
(e) Specified Non-program of Record System Defined.--In this
section, the term ``specified non-program of record system''
means a system that does not exist formally as a program of
record within the Department of Defense, including the
following:
(1) Type A (Modified/Former Department of Defense
program of record), which includes requests to modify
an existing program of record with non-program of
record elements and requests tied to former programs of
record.
(2) Type B (Military Unique), which includes
commercial capabilities that are designed, modified, or
built specifically for military applications and are
not current or former programs of record.
(3) Type C (Commercial), which includes a
``commercial product''--
(A) as such term is defined in section 2.101
of the Federal Acquisition Regulation; and
(B) that is not classified.
SEC. 1215. GUIDANCE FOR COORDINATION OF INTERNATIONAL ARMS TRANSFERS.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall issue
updated guidance, in accordance with section 382 of title 10,
United States Code, to streamline and align the roles,
responsibilities, and authorities, and improve transparency,
relating to Department of Defense processes for international
arms transfers, including foreign military sales.
(b) Elements.--The updated guidance required by subsection
(a) shall do the following: (1) Streamline the roles and
responsibilities relating to Department processes for
international arms transfers (including the foreign military
sales and technology security and foreign disclosure processes
in accordance with section 1086) so as to ensure effective
implementation of such roles and responsibilities among the
Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, the Under Secretary of
Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, the Defense Security
Cooperation Agency, the Defense Technology Security
Administration, and the military departments.
(2) Designate a lead official who, in coordination
with the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence
Officer of the Department of Defense, shall be
responsible for collecting, tracking, coordinating, and
sharing data and information on Foreign Military Sales
cases for the purposes of--
(A) facilitating transparency across the
Department of Defense international cooperation
enterprise (including industry and
international partners within such enterprise
and components and subcomponents of the
Department); and
(B) sharing information on foreign military
sales case development, execution, contracting,
and implementation processes.
(3) Develop a framework to facilitate the use of the
foreign military sales process to deliver defense
articles and services to allies and partners through
programs other than a program of record in accordance
with section 1214.
(4) Set forth foreign military sales-specific
guidance that--
(A) identifies security cooperation
priorities;
(B) is informed by priorities identified in
the National Defense Strategy, Department
planning guidance, and theater campaign plans;
and
(C) takes into consideration--
(i) the risk factors for arms
transfers identified in the Arms Export
Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq.);
and
(ii) the industrial capacity for
production.
(c) Briefing.--Not later than 30 days prior to the issuance
of the updated guidance required by subsection (a), the
Secretary shall provide the Committee on Armed Services and the
Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee
on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the
House of Representatives with a briefing on the development and
implementation of such guidance that describes the manner in
which the procedures set forth in the guidance will streamline,
and enhance the transparency of, international cooperation
processes of the Department.
(d) Dissemination of FMS-specific Guidance.--Not later than
180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
Secretary shall disseminate the foreign miliary sales-specific
guidance described in subsection (b)(4) to the Department of
Defense international cooperation enterprise.
Subtitle C--Matters Relating to the Middle East
SEC. 1221. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN
COALITION NATIONS FOR SUPPORT PROVIDED TO UNITED
STATES MILITARY OPERATIONS.
(a) Extension of Authority.--Subsection (a) of section 1233
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008
(Public Law 110-181; 122 Stat. 393) is amended in the matter
preceding paragraph (1) by striking ``beginning on October 1,
2024, and ending on December 31, 2025'' and inserting
``beginning on October 1, 2025, and ending on December 31,
2026,''.
(b) Extension of Limitation on Amount.--Subsection (d)(1) of
such section is amended by striking ``beginning on October 1,
2024, and ending on December 31, 2025'' and inserting
``beginning on October 1, 2025, and ending on December 31,
2026''.
SEC. 1222. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF ANNUAL REPORT ON MILITARY
POWER OF IRAN.
(a) Matters to Be Included.--Subsection (b) of section 1245
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010
(10 U.S.C. 113 note) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)--
(A) by redesignating subparagraphs (B), (C),
(D), and (E) as subparagraphs (C), (D), (E),
and (F), respectively;
(B) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the
following subparagraph:
``(B) evolving thresholds for the use of
direct and attributable force by Iran;'';
(C) in subparagraph (E), as so redesignated,
by striking ``;;'' at the end and inserting ``;
and''; and
(D) in subparagraph (F), as so redesignated,
by striking ``; and'' at the end and inserting
a period.
(2) in paragraph (2)--
(A) by redesignating subparagraphs (C) and
(D) as subparagraphs (D) and (E), respectively;
and
(B) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the
following subparagraph:
``(C) a summary of Iran's procurement of
advanced conventional capabilities from
Russia;'';
(3) in paragraph (3)--
(A) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``any
Iraqi Shia-militia operating under the auspices
of the `Islamic Resistance','' after ``the Badr
Organization,'';
(B) in subparagraph (I)(ii), by striking
``and activities; and'' and inserting ``,
assets, and critical infrastructure; and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following
subparagraph:
``(L) an assessment of the military power of
Iranian proxies and partners, including
Hezbollah, Hamas, Palestine Islamic Jihad,
Ansar Allah, and Iraqi and Syrian proxies.'';
(4) in paragraph (4)--
(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking
``nuclear weapons capabilities and
developments'' and inserting ``nuclear weapons-
related advances, including development of
related scientific and industrial
infrastructure, fissile material inventories
aggregated by level of enrichment, and
weaponization-related activities'';
(B) in subparagraph (F), by striking ``to the
Middle East and Europe; and'' and inserting
``globally;''; and
(C) by redesignating subparagraph (G) as
subparagraph (I); and
(D) by adding after subparagraph (F) the
following subparagraphs:
``(G) a detailed analysis of the domestic and
foreign supply chains supporting Iran's drone
program;
``(H) a detailed assessment of the domestic
production capacity by Iran's proxies in the
Middle East of tactical munitions including
mortars, rocket assisted munitions, and rockets
and long-range strike capabilities, including,
drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic
missiles; and'';
(5) in paragraph (5), by striking ``and chemical,
biological, and advanced conventional weapons, weapon
systems, and delivery vehicles'' and inserting
``chemical, biological, and advanced conventional
weapons, weapon systems, and delivery vehicles,
including drones''; and
(6) in paragraph (8)--
(A) by striking ``the Bashar al-Assad
regime,'' and inserting ``the Russian
Federation,'';
(B) by inserting ``Ansarallah,'' after
``Hamas,''; and
(C) by striking ``or any other foreign
terrorist organization.'' and inserting ``the
Badr Organization, any other foreign terrorist
organization, or any Specially Designated
Global Terrorist.'';
(b) Definitions.--Subsection (c) of such section is amended--
(1) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the
end and inserting ``, including surface-to-surface or
anti-ship variants.''; and
(2) in paragraph (4), by adding at the end ``,
including surface-to-surface or anti-ship variants.''.
(c) Termination.--Subsection (d) of such section is amended
by striking ``December 31, 2026'' and inserting ``December 31,
2030''.
SEC. 1223. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE
ASSISTANCE TO VETTED SYRIAN GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS.
Section 1209 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. ``Buck'' McKeon
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Public
Law 113-291; 128 Stat. 3541) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``December 31,
2025'' and inserting ``December 31, 2026'';
(2) in subsection (b)(1)(A), by inserting ``,
including any modifications made to the vetting process
in order to determine whether Syrian groups or
individuals associated with the Government of Syria are
eligible recipients'' before the period at the end;
(3) in subsection (d)(2), by redesignating subclause
(I) of clause (iii) of subparagraph (J) as subparagraph
(K), and adjusting the margins accordingly;
(4) in subsection (e)(1)--
(A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A),
by striking ``elements of the Syrian opposition
and other''; and
(B) in subparagraph (A)--
(i) by striking ``Shia militias
aligned with or supporting the
Government of Syria, and groups'' and
inserting ``Islamist extremist
organizations, Shia militias, proxy
forces, or groups otherwise'';
(ii) by striking ``Jabhat al Nusrah,
Ahrar al Sham, other'';
(iii) by inserting ``and associated
and successor'' after ``al-Qaeda''; and
(iv) by striking ``related'';
(5) in subsection (l)(3)(E)), by striking ``December
31, 2025'' and inserting ``the date specified in the
matter preceding paragraph (1) of subsection (a)''; and
(6) by adding at the end the following new
subsection:
``(n) Limitation on Use of Funds.--Funds made available to
carry out this section may not be used to provide assistance
pursuant to subsection (a)--
``(1) to any entity that is not an appropriately
vetted Syrian group or individual; or
``(2) to forces associated with any other government
or nation.''.
SEC. 1224. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE
ASSISTANCE TO COUNTER THE ISLAMIC STATE OF IRAQ AND
SYRIA.
Section 1236 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. ``Buck'' McKeon
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Public
Law 113-291; 128 Stat. 3558) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding
paragraph (1), by striking ``December 31, 2025'' and
inserting ``December 31, 2026'';
(2) by striking subsection (g);
(3) by redesignating subsections (h) through (o) as
subsections (g) through (n), respectively;
(4) in subsection (i)(1)(C), as redesignated, by
striking ``subsection (l)(2)'' and inserting
``subsection (k)(2)'';
(5) in subsection (k)(2), as redesignated--
(A) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking
``subsection (j)(1)(C)'' and inserting
``subsection (i)(1)(C)''; and
(B) in subparagraph (C), by striking
``subsection (k)'' and inserting ``subsection
(j)'';
(6) in subsection (n)(6), as redesignated, by
striking ``December 31, 2025'' and inserting ``December
31, 2026''; and
(7) by adding at the end the following:
``(o) Limitation on Use of Funds.--Funds made available to
carry out this section may not be used to provide assistance
pursuant to subsection (a)--
``(1) to entities other than military or other
security forces of or associated with the Government of
Iraq, including Kurdish and tribal security forces, or
other local security forces with a national security
mission;
``(2) to forces associated with any other government
or nation; or
``(3) to Iranian-aligned militias.''.
SEC. 1225. COUNTER-TERRORISM SUPPORT.
(a) Authority to Provide Support.--Subsection (a)(1) of
section 1226 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 22 U.S.C. 2151 note) is
amended--
(1) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``with Syria''
and inserting ``with any other country''; and
(2) in subparagraph (C), by adding at the end before
the period the following: ``and along the border of
Egypt with Sudan''.
(b) Support to Government of Lebanon.--Subsection (c)(2) of
such section is amended by adding at the end the following:
``Such support may be used only to promote the ability of the
armed forces of Lebanon to counter the threat posed by Lebanese
Hezbollah and any other terrorist organization that threatens
the security of Lebanon and its neighbors.''.
(c) Extension of Authority.--Subsection (h) of such section
is amended by striking ``December 31, 2025'' and inserting
``December 31, 2026''.
SEC. 1226. ENHANCING SECURITY PARTNERSHIP WITH JORDAN AND LEBANON.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense, pursuant to
existing authorities, shall seek to provide assistance,
including training, equipment, logistics support, supplies, and
services, to the Government of Jordan and the Government of
Lebanon for the purposes of--
(1) supporting and enhancing efforts of the military
forces of Jordan; and
(2) with respect to the Government of Lebanon, for
increasing the capacity of the Lebanese armed forces in
order to disarm the Iranian-backed terrorist group
Hezbollah.
(b) Plan.--
(1) In general.--Not later than June 30, 2026, the
Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the
Commander of the United States Central Command and in
consultation with the Secretary of State, shall submit
to the congressional defense committees a report that
describes the plan of the Department of Defense to
provide assistance under subsection (a).
(2) Elements.--The plan required by paragraph (1)
shall, at a minimum, include the following elements:
(A) A description of the existing authorities
to provide the assistance described in
subsection (a) to the Government of Jordan and
the Government of Lebanon.
(B) A description of the strategic objectives
of the assistance described in subsection (a),
including specific capability gaps that such
assistance seeks to address and the recipient
units of the military forces of Jordan and
Lebanon for such assistance.
(C) An identification of any opportunities to
transfer military equipment, including aircraft
and unmanned systems, from existing inventory
of the Department of Defense to bolster the
capabilities of the military forces of Jordan.
(D) A rubric for assessing the progress of
the Lebanese armed forces in disarming
Hezbollah, and options for suspending
assistance to the Lebanese armed forces if it
is determined that such forces are unwilling to
act to disarm Hezbollah.
SEC. 1227. PROHIBITION ON FUNDING TO THE BADR ORGANIZATION.
None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act
or otherwise made available to the Secretary of Defense for
fiscal year 2026 may be made available to the Badr Organization
or any organization that the Director of the Defense
Intelligence Agency determines to be an affiliate or successor
of the Badr Organization.
SEC. 1228. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE IRAQI SECURITY
FORCES.
(a) Limitation on Obligation of Funds.--Not more than 75
percent of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act
or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for the Iraqi
security forces under section 1236 of the Carl Levin and Howard
P. ``Buck'' McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2015 (Public Law 113-291; 128 Stat. 3558) may be
obligated or expended until the date on which the Secretary of
Defense submits to the congressional defense committees a
certification that the Government of Iraq has taken credible
steps--
(1) to reduce the operational capacity of Iran-
aligned militia groups not integrated into the Iraqi
security forces through a publicly verifiable
disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration process;
(2) to strengthen the authority and operational
control of the Prime Minister of Iraq as Commander-in-
Chief over the Iraqi security forces; and
(3) to investigate and hold accountable members of
Iran-aligned militia groups or members of the Iraqi
security forces operating outside the formal chain of
command of the Iraqi security forces who engage in
attacks on United States or Iraqi personnel or
otherwise act in an illegal or destabilizing manner.
(b) Waiver.--The Secretary of Defense may waive the
limitation in subsection (a) for a period of not more than 180
days if the Secretary determines that such waiver is in the
national security interest of the United States. Any such
waiver shall be submitted in writing to the congressional
defense committees not later than 15 days after issuance, along
with a justification and a description of the steps being taken
to achieve the objectives described in subsection (a).
(c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall
apply to funds authorized to be appropriated for the Iraqi
security forces that are designated for the Kurdish Peshmerga
Forces.
(d) Iraqi Security Forces Defined.--In this section, the term
``Iraqi security forces'' means the military and other security
forces of or associated with the Government of Iraq.
SEC. 1229. REPORT ON STRATEGY FOR INCREASING MEMBERSHIP IN THE
COMPREHENSIVE SECURITY INTEGRATION AND PROSPERITY
AGREEMENT.
(a) In General.--Not later than July 1, 2026, the Secretary
of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of
the Senate and the House of Representatives a report describing
the strategic importance of the Comprehensive Security
Integration and Prosperity Agreement and the benefits of its
potential expansion.
(b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall
also include the following:
(1) An assessment of the strategic benefits of CSIPA
to regional and global security.
(2) An assessment of CSIPA's operational value to the
Department of Defense and partners in the region
following the Red Sea attacks.
(3) An assessment of how CSIPA leverages United
States military assets such as the United States Fifth
Fleet to address regional threats.
(4) Identification of potential modifications to the
CSIPA framework that would support broader regional
participation.
(5) An evaluation of the resource and capability
requirements necessary to expand CSIPA membership.
(6) Recommendations for further collaboration between
the Department of Defense and member countries of
CSIPA.
(c) Definition of Comprehensive Security Integration and
Prosperity Agreement.--In this section, the terms
``Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement''
and ``CSIPA'' refer to the cooperative agreement signed by the
United States and the Kingdom of Bahrain on September 13,
2023.8
SEC. 1229A. REPORT ON ISIS DETENTION FACILITIES IN
SYRIA.
(a) In General.--Not later than March 31, 2026, and annually
thereafter through March 31, 2028, the Secretary of Defense
shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report
on detention facilities in Syria for members of the Islamic
State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) secured by the Syrian Democratic
Forces (SDF).
(b) Matters to Be Included.--The report required by
subsection (a) shall include--
(1) an assessment of the current security and living
conditions in such facilities and plans for the long-
term security of such facilities;
(2) an estimate of the number of detainees in such
facilities and their nationalities; and
(3) a description of--
(A) efforts of the Department of Defense,
working with and through local partners,
countries of origin of detainees, and other
United States Government entities, to
repatriate detainees to their home countries or
third countries; and
(B) any potential refoulement concerns with
respect to such repatriation.
SEC. 1229B. REPORT ON UNITED STATES FORCE POSTURE AND
ACTIVITIES IN SYRIA.
(a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the
Secretary of Defense, in coordination with Commander of the
United States Central Command, shall provide to the
congressional defense committees a report on the status of the
conditions-based consolidation of United States force posture,
basing locations, and activities in Syria.
(b) Elements.--The report described in subsection (a) shall
include the following:
(1) A determination of whether such force posture,
basing locations, and activities continue to
sufficiently--
(A) meet objectives consistent with the
purposes outlined in section 1209(a) of the
Carl Levin and Howard P. ``Buck'' McKeon
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2015 (Public Law 113-291; 128 Stat. 354),
including new cooperation with the Syrian
Government and other members of the Global
Coalition to Defeat the Islamic State of Iraq
and Syria;
(B) deter Iran and Iranian-linked groups,
including the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps
Quds Force and the proxies and affiliates of
such Force operating inside Syria;
(C) support the Syrian Democratic Forces and
other Syrian groups and individuals in
maintaining stability and security throughout
the formation of a representative and inclusive
Syrian government that defends the rights and
interests of all minorities; and
(D) deter instability emanating from Syria,
including threats to the United States and
allies and partners of the United States,
including Israel.
(2) A description of the operational and strategic
conditions informing decisions made relative to
subsection (a), including detailed evaluation criteria
and processes for continual assessment.
(3) A description of how the objectives in subsection
(a) are being met, or what changes need to be
implemented to meet such objectives.
(4) A description of the current posture of the Armed
Forces in Syria and levels of engagement by the Armed
Forces with Syrian groups and individuals.
(5) Changes in the assessment of the threat to the
United States, and allies and partners of the United
States, from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.
(6) A description of any planned posture changes of
the Armed Forces in Syria, and the projected impacts on
United States engagement with partner forces in Syria.
(7) Any other matters the Secretary or the Commander
deem relevant.
(c) Form.--The report shall be submitted in unclassified form
but may include a classified annex.
(d) Sunset.--The requirement under this section shall
terminate 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act.
Subtitle D--Matters Relating to Israel
SEC. 1231. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF UNITED STATES-ISRAEL ANTI-
TUNNEL COOPERATION.
Section 1279 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2016 (22 U.S.C. 8606 note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)(4), by striking ``$50,000,000''
and inserting ``$80,000,000''; and
(2) in subsection (f), by striking ``December 31,
2026'' and inserting ``December 31, 2028''.
SEC. 1232. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF UNITED STATES-ISRAEL
COOPERATION TO COUNTER UNMANNED SYSTEMS IN ALL
WARFIGHTING DOMAINS.
(a) In General.--Section 1278 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (22 U.S.C. 8606 note) is
amended--
(1) in the section heading, by striking ``unmanned
aerial systems'' and inserting ``unmanned systems in
all warfighting domains'';
(2) in subsection (a)--
(A) by amending the subsection heading to
read as follows: ``United States-Israel Program
on Countering Unmanned Systems'';
(B) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by striking ``to establish
capabilities'' and inserting ``to
accelerate development of advanced
technologies''; and
(ii) by striking ``unmanned aerial
systems'' and inserting ``unmanned
systems in all warfighting domains'';
(C) by redesignating paragraph (2) as
paragraph (3);
(D) by inserting after paragraph (1) the
following:
``(2) Activities.--The activities required by this
subsection may include the following:
``(A) Collaborative research initiatives
involving government, private sector, and
academic institutions in the United States and
Israel.
``(B) Joint training exercises and
information- sharing mechanisms to maximize the
sharing of technical expertise, data, and
tactics related to emerging unmanned systems
and related threats.
``(C) Development of joint technical
requirements.
``(D) Collaborative development and
evaluation of novel systems with defense
industry partners.
``(E) Coordination with acquisition program
offices of the United States and Israel
military service departments, components, and
commands to expedite deployment of relevant
systems and enhance military readiness.''; and
(E) in paragraph (3) (as so redesignated), by
striking ``activities described in paragraph
(1)'' and inserting ``activities described in
this subsection'';
(3) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (3)(B), by striking
``aerial''; and
(B) in paragraph (4), by striking
``$55,000,000'' and inserting ``$70,000,000'';
(4) in subsection (c), by striking ``an appropriate
research and development entity of a military
department'' and inserting ``the Irregular Warfare
Technology Support Directorate'';
(5) by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as
subsections (f) and (g), respectively;
(6) by inserting after subsection (d) the following:
``(e) Annual Report.--The Secretary of Defense shall submit
to the appropriate committees of Congress on an annual basis a
report that shall include for the preceding year a description
of activities conducted under the program including--
``(1) an assessment of progress made by the United
States and Israel in addressing unmanned systems
threats and requirements;
``(2) an assessment of the program's collaboration
with other United States Government programs and
defense contractors;
``(3) an update on efforts to transition capabilities
to acquisition program managers for fielding by United
States or Israeli military services, components, and
commands; and
``(4) recommendations for future program activities
and funding.''; and
(7) in subsection (g) (as so redesignated), by
striking ``December 31, 2026'' and inserting ``December
31, 2028''.
(b) Transition Provision.--The Secretary of Defense shall
continue to carry out the activities authorized by section 1278
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020,
as such section was in effect on the day before the date of the
enactment of this Act, until such time as the Secretary submits
to the appropriate committees of Congress the report required
by subsection (a)(3) of such section, as amended by subsection
(a) of this section, for purposes of carrying of the activities
required by such section 1278.
SEC. 1233. MODIFICATION OF CERTAIN TEMPORARY AUTHORIZATIONS RELATED TO
MUNITIONS REPLACEMENT.
(a) In General.--Section 1244 of the James M. Inhofe National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-
263; 136 Stat. 2844) is amended--
(1) in the section heading, by striking ``and
israel'' and inserting ``israel, and the united states
defense industrial base''; and
(2) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``or
Israel'' each place it appears and inserting
``Israel, or the United States defense
industrial base''; and
(B) in paragraph (5), by striking ``or
Israel'' each place it appears and inserting
``Israel, or the United States defense
industrial base''.
(b) Clerical Amendments.--
(1) The table of contents at the beginning of the
James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2395)
is amended by striking the item relating to section
1244 and inserting the following:
``1244. Temporary authorizations related to Ukraine, Taiwan, Israel, and
the United States defense industrial base.''.
(2) The table of contents at the beginning of title
XII of the James M. Inhofe National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-
263; 136 Stat. 2820) is amended by striking the item
relating to section 1244 and inserting the following:
``1244. Temporary authorizations related to Ukraine, Taiwan, Israel, and
the United States defense industrial base.''.
SEC. 1234. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION OF EMERGING
TECHNOLOGIES TO FURTHER THE WARFIGHTING
CAPABILITIES OF THE UNITED STATES AND CERTAIN
PARTNER COUNTRIES.
(a) Authority.--The Secretary of Defense, upon request by the
Ministry of Defense of a covered partner country and in
consultation with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of
Commerce, and the Director of National Intelligence, is
authorized to carry out, jointly with the covered partner
country, research, development, test, and evaluation of
emerging technologies to further the warfare capabilities of
the United States and the covered partner country to meet
emerging defense challenges, including in the areas of
artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, robotics, quantum, and
automation.
(b) Protection of Sensitive Information.--Any activity
carried out pursuant to the authority of subsection (b) shall
be conducted in a manner that robustly protects sensitive
information and the national security interests of the United
States and the covered partner country.
(c) Applicability of Export Control Restrictions.--Any
activity authorized under subsection (a), including fundamental
research, open source, and standards-related activities, for
the development, production, or use of goods, technology,
software, knowledge, or source code shall be subject to--
(1) the Export Administration Regulations under
subchapter C of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations;
and
(2) all other laws applicable to the control of arms
exports.
(d) Report.--None of the activities described in subsection
(a) may be carried out with respect to a covered partner
country until the date on which the Secretary of Defense, in
consultation with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of
Commerce, and the Director of National Intelligence submits to
the appropriate congressional committees a report with respect
to that partner country that includes the following:
(1) A memorandum of agreement between the United
States and the covered partner country regarding
sharing of costs and security safeguards for the
activities described in subsection (a), and any
supporting documents.
(2) A certification that such memorandum of
agreement--
(A) requires sharing of costs of the
activities and security safeguards described in
subsection (a), including in-kind support,
between the United States and the covered
partner country;
(B) establishes the rights of the United
States to any intellectual property developed
under the memorandum of agreement;
(C) requires the United States Government to
receive semiannual reports on expenditure of
funds, if any, by the government of the covered
partner country, including--
(i) a description of what the funds
have been used for;
(ii) a description of when funds were
expended;
(iii) an identification of entities
that expended the funds; and
(iv) the export control regimes in
place in the covered partner country to
protect sensitive technology, including
related intellectual property and
innovation efforts; and
(D) includes robust safeguards against the
ability of the People's Republic of China or
other foreign adversaries of the United States
from, directly or indirectly, accessing,
acquiring, or benefitting from any potential
innovation, technology, research, product, or
application funded, produced, or utilized by
the partnership.
(e) Lead Agency.--Not earlier than the date on which the
Secretary of Defense submits the first report pursuant to
subsection (d), the Secretary shall designate the Irregular
Warfare Technology Support Directorate of the Department of
Defense as the lead agency of the Department in carrying out
this section.
(f) Semiannual Reports.--The Secretary of Defense shall
submit to the appropriate congressional committees on a
semiannual basis a report that contains a copy of the most
recent semiannual report provided by the government of each
covered partner country to the Department of Defense pursuant
to subsection (d)(2)(C).
(g) Definitions.--In this section--
(1) the term ``appropriate congressional committees''
means--
(A) the Committee on Armed Services, the
Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Permanent
Select Committee on Intelligence of the House
of Representatives; and
(B) the Committee on Armed Services, the
Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Select
Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and
(2) the term ``covered partner country'' means a
country that, as of June 1, 2025, has signed a
bilateral agreement with the United States that is
managed by the Irregular Warfare Technology Support
Directorate of the Department of Defense.
SEC. 1235. REPORT ON UNITED STATES-ISRAEL MILITARY EXERCISES.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for not more
than 3 years, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
appropriate congressional committees a written report on United
States Department of Defense exercises conducted jointly with
Israel.
(b) Elements.--Each report required by subsection (a) shall
include the following:
(1) A list of Department of Defense exercises that
included Israel during the preceding 1-year period.
(2) A list of any other countries that participated
in each such exercise.
(3) A detailed description of the capabilities and
missions rehearsed in each exercise.
(4) A description of the manner and extent to which
each exercise increased inoperability and regional
cooperation.
(5) A description of the manner and extent to which
each exercise improved the readiness and capabilities
of participating countries.
(6) An assessment of any gaps in desired joint
capabilities that could be addressed by conducting
additional exercises to increase interoperability,
along with the resources required for such additional
exercises and the impact, if any, to United States
readiness from conducting such additional exercises.
(c) Form.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be
submitted in unclassified form and may contain a classified
annex.
(d) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this
section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees''
means--
(1) the congressional defense committees; and
(2) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate
and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of
Representatives.
Subtitle E--Matters Relating to Europe, Ukraine, and the Russian
Federation
SEC. 1241. MODIFICATION AND EXTENSION OF ANNUAL REPORT ON MILITARY AND
SECURITY DEVELOPMENTS INVOLVING THE RUSSIAN
FEDERATION.
Section 1234 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-
283; 134 Stat. 3936) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b) to read as follows:
``(b) Matters to Be Included.--The report required under
subsection (a) shall include the following:
``(1) The goals, factors, and trends shaping Russia's
security strategy and military strategy, including
military spending and investment priorities.
``(2) Developments in the military doctrine,
operational concepts, joint command and organizational
structures, and significant military operations and
deployments of the Russian Armed Forces.
``(3) An assessment of the force structure,
readiness, and capabilities of the Russian Armed
Forces.
``(4) An assessment of the military strategy,
objectives, and force posture of the Russian Armed
Forces deployed in the Arctic and the North Atlantic
region.
``(5) An assessment of the military strategy,
objectives, and force posture of the Russian Armed
Forces as they relate to the North Atlantic Treaty
Organization (NATO), including--
``(A) the force posture of Russian Armed
Forces deployed adjacent to NATO's borders,
including in Kaliningrad;
``(B) 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
``(C) an assessment of the threat posed to
NATO bases, critical infrastructure, and other
industrial and military targets posed by
Russian hybrid attacks.
``(6) An assessment of the military strategy,
objectives, and force posture of the Russian Armed
Forces deployed in Ukraine or adjacent to Ukraine's
borders.
``(7) An assessment of the military strategy,
objectives, and force posture of the Russian Armed
Forces in the Baltic and Black Seas.
``(8) An assessment of the reconstitution efforts of
the Russian Armed Forces, including its ability to
restore losses from the war in Ukraine and to expand
its force beyond 2022 levels.
``(9) An assessment of the impact of United States
and international sanctions on the Russian military's
reconstitution efforts, including an assessment of the
impact of removing sanctions on the Russian military's
reconstitution efforts.
``(10) An assessment of what the Russian Armed Forces
have learned from the war in Ukraine and how Russia has
applied those lessons.
``(11) An assessment of the military strategy,
objectives, and force posture of Russia that affect
countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.
``(12) An assessment of the military strategy,
objectives, and force posture of Russia that affect
countries in the Indo-Pacific, with a specific emphasis
on how such strategy, objectives, and force posture
affect the People's Republic of China.
``(13) An assessment of the military cooperation
between Russia and the People's Republic of China,
including defense trade, joint military exercises, and
the sharing of military intelligence.
``(14) An assessment of the objectives of Russia's
treaty alliance with North Korea, including analyses of
the following elements:
``(A) Any technology sharing pertaining to
chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear
weapons.
``(B) Any cooperation on missile or space
launch-related technology.
``(C) Arms trade.
``(D) Tactical and operational military
cooperation between Russia and North Korea,
including lessons learned and compensation
derived from cooperative training and
participation in actual conflict.
``(15) An assessment of Russia's military cooperation
with India.
``(16) An assessment of Russia's coercive behavior
directed at United States allies in the Indo-Pacific.
``(17) An assessment of the military strategy,
objectives, and force posture of Russia that affect
countries in the Middle East.
``(18) An assessment of the military strategy,
objectives, and force posture of Russia that affect
countries in Africa.
``(19) A description of Russia's overseas military
basing, military logistics capabilities, and
infrastructure to project power.
``(20) 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.
``(21) An assessment of relations between Russia and
Iran, the People's Republic of China, and North Korea,
with respect to security and military matters.
``(22) 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.
``(23) An assessment of Russia's nuclear program and
capabilities, including--
``(A) its nuclear strategy and associated
doctrines;
``(B) the size and state of its stockpile and
projections of its future arsenals;
``(C) its civil and military production
capacities; and
``(D) the modernization and force structure
of its strategic forces.
``(24) 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.
``(25) A description of Russia's current missile
defense strategy and capabilities, including efforts to
develop missile defense capabilities.
``(26) A description of Russia's anti-access and area
denial capabilities.
``(27) 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.
``(28) An assessment of Russia's space and
counterspace programs and capabilities.
``(29) 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.
``(30) 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--
``(A) the objectives of such operations;
``(B) the tactics, techniques, and procedures
used;
``(C) the impact of such operations on the
United States, military alliances or
partnerships of which the United States is a
member, or treaty allies of the United States;
``(D) detail regarding any campaign that
specifically targeted Department of Defense
personnel; and
``(E) the metrics used to judge the impact of
such operations.
``(31) 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.
``(32) Other military and security developments
involving Russia that the Secretary of Defense
considers relevant to United States national
security.''; and
(2) in subsection (g), by striking ``January 31,
2026'' and inserting ``January 31, 2030''.
SEC. 1242. EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS RELATING
TO SOVEREIGNTY OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION OVER
INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED TERRITORY OF UKRAINE.
Section 1245(a) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136
Stat. 2847) is amended by striking ``or 2025'' and inserting
``2025, or 2026''.
SEC. 1243. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF UKRAINE SECURITY ASSISTANCE
INITIATIVE.
Section 1250 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 129 Stat. 1068) is
amended--
(1) in subsection (c)--
(A) by redesignating paragraph (6) as
paragraph (5); and
(B) by adding at the end the following new
paragraphs:
``(6) Availability of funds for programs across
fiscal years.--Amounts made available after the date of
the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2026 in a fiscal year to carry out the
authority in subsection (a) may be used for programs
under that authority that begin in such fiscal year and
end not later than the end of the second fiscal year
thereafter.
``(7) Authority for interchange of supplies and
services.--The limitation in subsection (b)(2) of
section 2571 of title 10, United States Code, shall not
apply with respect to reimbursable support for the
purpose of providing assistance under this section.'';
(2) in subsection (f), by adding at the end the
following:
``(11) For fiscal year 2026, $400,000,000.
``(12) For fiscal year 2027, $400,000,000.'';
(3) in subsection (h), by striking ``December 31,
2026'' and inserting ``December 31, 2029''; and
(4) by adding at the end the following:
``(k) Accepting Equipment Back Into Stock.--
``(1) In general.--Equipment procured to carry out
the authority granted pursuant to subsection (a) may
only be treated as stocks of the Department of Defense
if--
``(A) the equipment procured has not yet been
transferred to the Government of Ukraine and is
urgently needed to eliminate a deficiency that
impacts an ongoing or anticipated, imminent
United States contingency operation that, if
left unfulfilled, could result in loss of life
or critical mission failure for the United
States Armed Forces;
``(B) the equipment procured has not yet been
transferred to the Government of Ukraine and is
no longer needed to support a program carried
out pursuant to such subsection; or
``(C) the equipment procured has been
transferred to the Government of Ukraine and is
returned by Ukraine to the United States.
``(2) Replacement.--In the case of treating equipment
as stocks of the Department of Defense pursuant to
paragraph (1)(A), the Secretary shall, using amounts
made available after the date of the enactment of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2026, initiate action to replace such equipment for the
Government of Ukraine within 30 days of transmitting
the applicable notification required under paragraph
(3).
``(3) Notification.--The Secretary may only treat
equipment procured to carry out the authority granted
pursuant to subsection (a) as stocks of the Department
of Defense pursuant to paragraph (1) if the Secretary
submits to the congressional defense committees, the
Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, and the
Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of
Representatives a notification that describes how the
relevant conditions to treat the equipment as stocks
were met--
``(A) in the case of a notification relating
to equipment described in subparagraph (A) of
such paragraph (1), as soon as feasible but not
later than 48 hours after the date on which the
Secretary determines to treat such equipment as
stocks of the Department; or
``(B) in the case of a notification relating
to equipment described in subparagraph (B) or
(C) of such paragraph, not fewer than 15 days
before the entry into effect of a determination
by the Secretary to treat such equipment as
such stocks.
``(4) Report.--In the case of treating equipment as
stocks of the Department of Defense pursuant to
paragraph (1)(A), the Secretary shall transmit to the
congressional defense committees not later than 15 days
after submitting the notification required in paragraph
(3) a report with the plan of the Department of Defense
to replace the equipment originally intended for the
Government of Ukraine, including sourcing, timeline for
procurement, and delivery.''.
SEC. 1244. MILITARY INTELLIGENCE SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE.
(a) Notification Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall
submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and
House of Representatives, the Select Committee on Intelligence
of the Senate, and the Permanent Select Committee on
Intelligence of the House of Representatives a notification not
later than 48 hours after a decision to pause, terminate, or
otherwise restrict or materially downgrade intelligence
support, including information, intelligence, and imagery
collection authorized under title 10, United States Code, to
the Government of Ukraine for the purpose of supporting
military operations of the Government of Ukraine.
(b) Elements.--The notification required in subsection (a)
shall include--
(1) a detailed description of the reason for the
pause, termination, restriction, or material downgrade
of United States support;
(2) the expected duration of the pause, termination,
restriction, or material downgrade; and
(3) the anticipated impact of such decision on the
ability of Ukraine to conduct effective military
operations.
(c) Sunset.--This section shall cease to be effective on
December 31, 2027.
SEC. 1245. REPORT RELATING TO ALLIED AND PARTNER SUPPORT TO UKRAINE.
Section 1243 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 460) is
amended--
(1) by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:
``(a) Report Required.--Not later than 90 days after the date
of enactment of this Act, and every 90 days thereafter, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the appropriate
congressional committees a report that includes--
``(1) an accounting of all bilateral military
contributions to Ukraine made by allied and partner
countries or multinational organizations in absolute
and relative terms, disaggregated by country and
organization, since January 1, 2022, including a
separate accounting of such contributions during the
reporting period;
``(2) an accounting of all contributions to Ukraine
made by allied and partner countries using the United
States Jumpstart initiative, detailing the authorities
used, quantity, valuation, and delivery timeline for
each contribution and including a separate accounting
of such contributions during the reporting period;
``(3) an accounting of all contributions to Ukraine
made by allied and partner countries using the United
States Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL)
initiative to the Ukraine Security Assitance Initiative
(USAI) account, including a separate accounting of such
contributions during the reporting period as well as--
``(A) the allied contributions used for new
procurements using the USAI account, including
the quantity, valuation, and delivery timeline
for each new procurement;
``(B) the allied contributions used for the
replacement of any weapons or articles provided
to the Government of Ukraine, including the
quantity, valuation, and delivery timeline for
each item that has been sent to the Government
of Ukraine from United States stocks; and
``(C) a comprehensive list of United States
weapon systems provided to Ukraine associated
with the allied contributions to the PURL
initiative, including, for each such system, an
identification of whether it was previously
committed to Ukraine under USAI or through
presidential drawdown authority, and, if so,
the specific assistance package in which the
commitment was made;
``(4) a statement of the remaining unobligated
balance of funds in the USAI account, including a
description of when such balance will expire;
``(5) a plan for how the Secretary intends to use the
remaining unobligated funds from allied contributions
to the USAI account to support Ukraine's capacity to
defend itself and strengthen its deterrence against
future aggression by the Russian Federation;
``(6) a plan for further engagement with allied and
partner countries on the use of the PURL initiative to
support Ukraine's capacity to defend itself and to
strengthen its deterrence against future aggression by
the Russian Federation;
``(7) an identification of any weapon system during
the reporting period that meets Ukrainian requirements,
as validated by the Commander of the United States
European Command, but has not been delivered to Ukraine
by the United States or an allied or partner country;
and
``(8) any other matters that the Secretary determines
to be relevant.'';
(2) in subsection (c), by striking ``January 1,
2025'' and inserting ``January 1, 2027'';
(3) by redesignating subsection (c), as so amended,
as subsection (d); and
(4) by inserting after subsection (b) the following
new subsection:
``(c) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this
section, the term `appropriate congressional committees'
means--
``(1) the congressional defense committees; and
``(2) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the
Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the
House of Representatives.''.
SEC. 1246. ALLIED CONTRIBUTIONS TO UNITED STATES FORCE POSTURE ON
NATO'S EASTERN FLANK.
Section 2350j of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (b), by inserting ``another country
or'' before ``a regional organization'';
(2) in subsection (c)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end
before the period the following: ``in the host
nation or another country'';
(B) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end
before the period the following: ``in the host
nation or another country'';
(C) in paragraph (3), by adding at the end
before the period the following: ``in the host
nation or another country''; and
(D) by adding at the end the following:
``(4) Other logistical and operational support for
the armed forces in a deployed or rotational status in
a country that is a member of the North Atlantic Treaty
Organization.'';
(3) in paragraph (2) of subsection (f), by amending
subparagraph (E) to read as follows:
``(E) The amount of such burden sharing
contributions expended, by eligible category,
including compensation for--
``(i) local national employees;
``(ii) military construction
projects;
``(iii) supplies and services of the
Department of Defense; and
``(iv) other logistical and
operational support for the armed
forces in a deployed or rotational
status in a country that is a member of
the North Atlantic Treaty
Organization.''; and
(4) by adding at the end the following:
``(g) Other Logistical and Operational Support for the Armed
Forces Defined.--In this section, the term `other logistical
and operational support for the armed forces'--
``(1) means the reasonable and proper costs of the
armed forces for fuel, transportation, force protection
(including cyber protection), training ammunition,
utilities, and medical and maintenance services,
including services required to maintain infrastructure,
pre-positioned stocks, and equipment in good working
order; and
``(2) does not include pay, allowances, and other
normal benefits to which members of the United States
armed forces are entitled.''.
SEC. 1247. BALTIC SECURITY INITIATIVE.
(a) In General.--Pursuant to the authorities provided in
chapter 16 of title 10, United States Code, the Secretary of
Defense, in coordination with the Commander of United States
European Command, shall establish and carry out an initiative,
to be known as the ``Baltic Security Initiative'', for the
purpose of deepening security cooperation with the military
forces of the Baltic countries.
(b) Relationship to Existing Authorities.--The initiative
required by subsection (a) shall be carried out pursuant to the
authorities provided in title 10, United States Code.
(c) Objectives.--The objectives of the initiative required by
subsection (a) should include--
(1) to achieve United States national security
objectives by--
(A) deterring aggression by the Russian
Federation; and
(B) implementing NATO's Strategic Concept,
which seeks to strengthen the Alliance's
deterrence and defense posture by denying
potential adversaries any possible
opportunities for aggression;
(2) to enhance regional planning and cooperation
among the military forces of the Baltic countries,
particularly with respect to long-term regional
capability projects, including--
(A) long-range precision fire systems and
capabilities;
(B) integrated air and missile defense;
(C) maritime domain awareness;
(D) land forces development, including
stockpiling large caliber ammunition;
(E) command, control, communications,
computers, intelligence, surveillance, and
reconnaissance;
(F) special operations forces development;
(G) coordination with and security
enhancements for Poland; and
(H) other military capabilities, as
determined by the Secretary of Defense; and
(3) with respect to the military forces of the Baltic
countries, to improve cyber defenses and resilience to
hybrid threats.
(d) Strategy.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 120 after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in
coordination with the Commander of United States
European Command, shall submit to the Committee on
Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed
Services of the House of Representatives a report
setting forth a strategy to achieve the objectives
described in subsection (c).
(2) Considerations.--The strategy required by this
subsection shall include a consideration of--
(A) security cooperation programs for the
Baltic countries that are authorized as of the
date on which the report containing the
strategy is submitted;
(B) the ongoing security threats to NATO's
eastern flank posed by Russian aggression,
including as a result of the Russian
Federation's 2022 invasion of Ukraine with
support from Belarus;
(C) the ongoing security threats to the
Baltic countries posed by the presence,
coercive economic policies, and other malign
activities of the People's Republic of China;
and
(D) a description of how NATO allies are
supporting the Baltic countries to achieve the
objectives described in subsection (c).
(e) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that
Baltic countries that participate in the initiative required by
subsection (a) should make investments in Baltic defense in
amounts that, at a minimum, match with total amounts provided
by the Department of Defense for the initiative.
(f) Definitions.--In this section--
(1) the term ``Baltic countries'' means--
(A) Estonia;
(B) Latvia; and
(C) Lithuania; and
(2) the term ``NATO'' means the North Atlantic Treaty
Organization.
(g) Sunset.--The requirement under subsection (a) shall
terminate on December 31, 2028.
SEC. 1248. MODIFICATION OF UNITED STATES BASING AND TRAINING, AND
EXERCISES IN NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION
MEMBER COUNTRIES.
Section 1250 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 113 note) is
amended to read as follows:
``SEC. 1250. UNITED STATES BASING AND TRAINING IN NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY
ORGANIZATION MEMBER COUNTRIES.
``In considering decisions related to United States military
basing and training in North Atlantic Treaty Organization
member countries, the Secretary of Defense shall include among
the factors for consideration progress toward the defense
investment commitment agreed to in the Hague Summit Declaration
of June 25, 2025, to invest not less than 5 percent of gross
domestic product annually in defense by 2035, of which--
``(1) not less than 3.5 percent is dedicated to core
defense requirements and North Atlantic Treaty
Organization capability targets; and
``(2) not less than 1.5 percent is dedicated to other
defense and security related investments.''.
SEC. 1249. OVERSIGHT OF UNITED STATES MILITARY POSTURE IN EUROPE.
(a) Prohibition on Use of Funds.--Until the date that is 60
days after the date on which the Commander of the United States
European Command and the Secretary of Defense, in consultation
with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and
agencies, have each, independently, submitted to the
congressional defense committees the certification described in
subsection (b) and the applicable assessment described in
subsection (c), none of the amounts authorized to be
appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal
year 2026 may be obligated or expended--
(1) to reduce the total number of members of the
Armed Forces permanently stationed in or deployed to
the area of responsibility of the United States
European Command below 76,000 for longer than a 45-day
period;
(2) to divest, consolidate, or otherwise return to a
host country any parcel of land or facility located on
real property under the jurisdiction of the United
States European Command as of June 1, 2025;
(3) to divest, redeploy, withdraw, or otherwise
permanently move out of the area of responsibility of
the United States European Command any Department of
Defense equipment or physical property with an initial
purchase value of more than $500,000 and positioned in
such area of responsibility as of June 1, 2025; or
(4) to relinquish the role of the Commander of the
United States European Command as North Atlantic Treaty
Organization Supreme Allied Commander Europe.
(b) Certification Described.--The certification described in
this subsection is a certification that a proposed action
described in any of paragraphs (1) through (4) of subsection
(a)--
(1) is in the national security interest of the
United States; and
(2) is being undertaken only after appropriate
consultations with all North Atlantic Treaty
Organization (NATO) allies and relevant non-NATO
partners.
(c) Assessment Described.--
(1) In general.--An assessment described in this
subsection is the following:
(A) In the case of a proposed action
described in any of paragraphs (1) through (3)
of subsection (a)--
(i) an analysis of the impact of such
an action on--
(I) the security of the
United States;
(II) the ability of the Armed
Forces to provide forward
defense of the United States;
(III) NATO's defense and
deterrent posture against
current and future Russian
aggression, as well as the
security of NATO as a whole;
and
(IV) the ability of the
United States to meet national
NATO capability targets,
commitments to the NATO Force
Model, regional and theater
campaign plans, and other
warfighting requirements;
(ii) an analysis of the impact of
such an action on the ability of the
Armed Forces to execute contingency
plans of the Department of Defense,
including those in the area of
responsibility of United States
European Command or in support of
operations and crisis response in the
areas of responsibility of United
States Central Command and United
States Africa Command;
(iii) a description of the specific
requirements being prioritized that
necessitate such an action;
(iv) a detailed analysis of the
costs, as a result of such an action,
for relocation of personnel, equipment,
and associated infrastructure;
(v) an analysis of the impact of such
an action on military training and
major military exercises, including on
interoperability and joint activities
with NATO allies and partners;
(vi) a description of consultations
regarding such an action with each NATO
ally and all relevant non-NATO
partners;
(vii) an assessment of the impact of
such an action on the credibility of
United States extended deterrence
commitments to NATO allies and the
potential for nuclear proliferation in
the European theater;
(viii) an assessment of the impact of
such an action on transatlantic
cooperation to deter potential threats
from the People's Republic of China;
and
(ix) with respect to an assessment
under this subparagraph relating to a
proposed action described in subsection
(a)(1), an articulation of the plan,
generated in coordination with NATO
allies, to ensure that other members of
NATO have available capabilities and
capacity to assume the roles and
responsibilities of the United States
Armed Forces to be withdrawn as a
result of such action.
(B) In the case of a proposed action
described in paragraph (4) of subsection (a)--
(i) an explanation of the role of
United States nuclear weapons in
supporting NATO operations and
activities following such action,
including changes to command-and-
control relationships and adjustments
to the United States nuclear posture;
(ii) a description of consultations
regarding such action with all NATO
allies and relevant non-NATO partners,
including through the Nuclear Planning
Group of NATO;
(iii) an assessment of the impact of
such action on the effectiveness of
NATO nuclear deterrence;
(iv) a risk assessment of--
(I) the nuclear capabilities
of NATO allies; and
(II) the potential for
nuclear proliferation in
Europe; and
(v) a risk assessment of--
(I) the capability and
capacity of nuclear-armed NATO
allies to effectively deter
and, if necessary, defeat
likely adversaries in the
nuclear domain absent a United
States commander serving in the
role of North Atlantic Treaty
Organization Supreme Allied
Commander Europe;
(II) changes to be made to
existing United States
contingency plans if other NATO
member countries with nuclear
capabilities were to provide
extended nuclear deterrence to
NATO; and
(III) the impact of such
provision of extended nuclear
deterrence on United States
nuclear posture and deterrence
planning requirements.
(2) Coordination required.--In independently
conducting the assessments described in clauses (iv)
and (v) of paragraph (1)(B) with respect to a proposed
action described in subsection (a)(4), the Secretary of
Defense shall coordinate such assessment--
(A) with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff, with respect to the independent risk
assessment described in such clause (iv); and
(B) with the Commander of the United States
Strategic Command, with respect to the
independent assessment described in such clause
(v).
(d) Form.--
(1) Certification.--The certification described in
subsection (b) shall be submitted in unclassified form.
(2) Assessment.--The assessment described in
subsection (c) shall be submitted in unclassified form
but may include a classified annex.
(3) Prohibition on modification.--Any assessment
required under this section shall be submitted to the
congressional defense committees without modification
or alteration.
(e) Sunset.--The limitation under subsection (a) shall
terminate on December 31, 2027.
(f) Briefing.--
(1) In general.--Not later than April 15, 2026, and
again not later than September 15, 2026, the Under
Secretary of Defense for Policy shall provide to the
Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the
Committee on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives a classified briefing on the
implementation of the national defense strategy,
including the policy and overall guidance for the
governance of the global defense posture.
(2) Delegation.--The Under Secretary of Defense for
Policy may not delegate the briefings required under
this subsection.
(3) Limitation.--Of the amounts authorized to be
appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available
for fiscal year 2026 for operation and maintenance,
defense-wide, and made available for the Office of the
Under Secretary of Defense for Policy for travel
expenses, not more than 50 percent may be obligated or
expended unless the Under Secretary of Defense for
Policy provides the first briefing to Congress required
under paragraph (1) not later than April 15, 2026.
SEC. 1250. REPORT ON UNITED STATES DETERRENCE AND DEFENSE POSTURE IN
THE EUROPEAN REGION.
(a) Report Required.--
(1) In general.--At the same time as the submission
of the budget of the President (submitted to Congress
pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, United States
Code) for fiscal years 2027 and 2028, the Commander of
the United States European Command shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report containing
the independent assessment of the Commander with
respect to the activities and resources required, for
the first fiscal year beginning after the date of
submission of the report and the four following fiscal
years, to achieve the following objectives:
(A) The maintenance of the comparative
military advantage of the United States and
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) with
respect to the Russian Federation, accounting
for expanding allied capabilities as alliance
members increase defense spending to fulfill
commitments made at the 2025 NATO Summit in The
Hague.
(B) The reduction of the risk of executing
contingency plans of the Department of Defense,
including contingency plans conducted by United
States Central Command and United States Africa
Command.
(C) The maintenance of the capability and
capacity to defend the homeland forward.
(2) Matters to be included.--The report required by
paragraph (1) shall include the following:
(A) With respect to the achievement of the
objectives described in paragraph (1), a
description of the intended force structure and
posture of assigned and allocated forces in
each NATO member country.
(B) An assessment of the capability
requirements to achieve such objectives.
(C) An assessment of logistics requirements,
including personnel, equipment, supplies,
storage, and maintenance needs to achieve such
objectives.
(D) An identification of required
infrastructure and military construction
investments to achieve such objectives.
(E) An assessment of security cooperation
authorities, activities, and resources required
to achieve such objectives.
(F)(i) A plan to fully resource United States
force posture and capabilities, including--
(I) a detailed assessment of the
resources necessary to address the
elements described in subparagraphs (A)
through (E), including specific cost
estimates for recommended investments
or projects, and anticipated allied
contributions--
(aa) to maintain a posture
and presence of the United
States Armed Forces that meet
the objectives of paragraph
(1);
(bb) to maintain the
logistics and maintenance
capabilities and the pre-
positioning of equipment,
munitions, fuel, and materiel
that meet the objectives of
paragraph (1);
(cc) to carry out a program
of exercises, training,
experimentation, and innovation
for the joint force that meet
the objectives of paragraph
(1);
(dd) to maintain the
infrastructure to ensure the
responsiveness and resiliency
of the United States Armed
Forces within NATO in order to
meet the objectives of
paragraph (1);
(ee) to build the defense and
security capabilities and
capacity of allies and partners
that meet the objectives of
paragraph (1); and
(ff) to modernize the
capabilities available to the
United States European Command
to meet the objectives of
paragraph (1); and
(II) a detailed timeline to achieve
the intended force structure and
posture described in clause (i).
(ii) The specific cost estimates required by
clause (i)(I) shall, to the maximum extent
practicable, include the following:
(I) With respect to procurement
accounts--
(aa) amounts displayed by
account, budget activity, line
number, line item, and line
item title; and
(bb) a description of the
requirements for each such
amount.
(II) With respect to research,
development, test, and evaluation
accounts--
(aa) amounts displayed by
account, budget activity, line
number, program element, and
program element title; and
(bb) a description of the
requirements for each such
amount.
(III) With respect to operation and
maintenance accounts--
(aa) amounts displayed by
account title, budget activity
title, line number, and
subactivity group title; and
(bb) a description of the
specific manner in which each
such amount would be used.
(IV) With respect to military
personnel accounts--
(aa) amounts displayed by
account, budget activity,
budget subactivity, and budget
subactivity title; and
(bb) a description of the
requirements for each such
amount.
(V) With respect to each project
under military construction accounts
(including unspecified minor military
construction and amounts for planning
and design), the country, location,
project title, and project amount for
each fiscal year.
(VI) With respect to any expenditure
or proposed appropriation not described
in subclauses (I) through (V), a level
of detail equivalent to or greater than
the level of detail provided in the
future-years defense program submitted
pursuant to section 221(a) of title 10,
United States Code.
(iii) A budget display, prepared with the
assistance of the Under Secretary of Defense
(Comptroller), that compares the independent
assessment of the Commander of the United
States European Command with the amounts
contained in the budget display for the
applicable fiscal year.
(3) Form.--The report required by paragraph (1) may
be submitted in classified form, but shall include an
unclassified summary.
(b) Briefing Required.--Not later than 15 days after the
submission of the budget of the President (submitted to
Congress pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, United States
Code) for fiscal years 2027 and 2028, the Secretary of Defense
(acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, the
Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller), and the Director of
Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation) and the Chairman of the
Joint Chiefs of Staff shall provide to the congressional
defense committees a joint briefing, and any written comments
the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs
of Staff consider necessary, with respect to their assessments
of the report submitted under subsection (a), including their
assessments of the feasibility and advisability of the plan
required by subsection (a)(2)(F).
Subtitle F--Matters Relating to the Indo-Pacific Region
SEC. 1251. EXTENSION OF PACIFIC DETERRENCE INITIATIVE.
(a) Funding.--Subsection (c) of section 1251 of the William
M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2021 (10 U.S.C. 113 note) is amended--
(1) by striking ``the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2025'' and inserting ``the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026''; and
(2) by striking ``fiscal year 2025'' and inserting
``fiscal year 2026''.
(b) Reports and Briefings.--Subsection (d) of such section is
amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)(A), in the matter preceding
clause (i), by striking ``fiscal years 2026 and 2027''
and inserting ``fiscal years 2027 and 2028''; and
(2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``fiscal years 2025
and 2026'' each place it appears and inserting ``fiscal
years 2027 and 2028''.
(c) Extension of Plan.--Subsection (e) of such section is
amended, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking
``fiscal years 2026 and 2027'' and inserting ``fiscal years
2027 and 2028''.
SEC. 1252. EXTENSION OF INDO-PACIFIC EXTENDED DETERRENCE EDUCATION
PILOT PROGRAM.
Section 1314(c) of the Servicemember Quality of Life
Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159) is amended by striking
``December 31, 2027'' and inserting ``December 31, 2030''.
SEC. 1253. PARTNERSHIP FOR INDO-PACIFIC INDUSTRIAL RESILIENCE.
(a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination
with the Secretary of State, shall establish and maintain an
initiative, to be known as the ``Partnership for Indo-Pacific
Industrial Resilience'' (referred to in this section as the
``Initiative''), to strengthen cooperation among the defense
industrial bases of the United States and allied and partner
countries in the Indo-Pacific region and other countries
supporting Indo-Pacific defense industrial resilience.
(b) Objectives.--The objectives of the Initiative shall be
the following:
(1) To enable the production and supply of the
material necessary for equipping the Armed Forces of
the United States and the military forces of allied and
partner countries to achieve--
(A) the objectives set forth in the most
recent national security strategy report
submitted to Congress by the President pursuant
to section 108 of the National Security Act of
1947 (50 U.S.C. 3043);
(B) the policy guidance of the Secretary of
Defense provided pursuant to section 113(g) of
title 10, United States Code; and
(C) the future-years defense program
submitted to Congress by the Secretary of
Defense pursuant to section 221 of title 10,
United States Code.
(2) To strengthen the collective defense industrial
base by expanding industrial base capability, capacity,
and workforce, including with respect to enhanced
supply chain security, interoperability, and resilience
among participating countries.
(3) To identify and mitigate industrial base
vulnerabilities across partner countries.
(4) To advance research and development activities to
provide the Armed Forces of the United States and the
military forces of allied and partner countries with
systems capable of ensuring technological superiority
over potential adversaries.
(5) To promote co-development, co-production, and
procurement collaboration in key defense sectors.
(6) To promote defense innovation, improve
information sharing, encourage standardization, reduce
barriers to cooperation, and otherwise mitigate
potential vulnerabilities and facilitate collaboration.
(7) Any other matter the Secretary of Defense
considers appropriate.
(c) Designation of Senior Official.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Defense shall designate a senior civilian official of
the Department of Defense at the Assistant Secretary
level or above to lead relevant efforts of the
Initiative, as determined by the Secretary.
(2) Notification.--Not later than 30 days after the
date on which the Secretary of Defense makes or changes
a designation under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a
notification of such designation or change.
(d) Participation.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination
with the Secretary of State, shall establish a process to
determine which allies and partners of the United States
(including Australia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, India, the
Philippines, and New Zealand) shall be invited to participate
as member countries of the Initiative.
(e) Authorities.--To carry out this section, the Secretary of
Defense may do the following:
(1) Enter into agreements and memoranda of
understanding with appropriate counterparts from
participating countries.
(2) Establish working groups and technical exchanges.
(3) Provide technical assistance and capacity-
building support to partner countries using authorities
available to the Secretary under title 10, United
States Code.
(4) Engage with industry, capital providers,
academia, and any other stakeholders necessary to
advance the objectives described in subsection (b).
(f) Report and Briefing.--
(1) Report.--
(A) In general.--Not later than March 1,
2027, and annually thereafter through 2031, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
congressional defense committees, the Committee
on Foreign Affairs of the House of
Representatives, and the Committee on Foreign
Relations of the Senate a report on the status
and progress of the Initiative.
(B) Elements.--Each report required by
subparagraph (A) shall include the following:
(i) An assessment of shared
industrial base vulnerabilities.
(ii) An overview of efforts among
participating countries to enhance
supply chain integrity and resilience.
(iii) A description of any joint
defense production or co-development
initiative, including any such
initiative involving sensitive or
classified technologies.
(iv) An articulation of priority
initiatives for the upcoming fiscal
year.
(v) Recommendations for legislative,
regulatory, policy, or resourcing
changes to achieve the objectives
described in subsection (b).
(vi) Any other matter the Secretary
of Defense considers appropriate.
(2) Briefing.--Not later than December 1, 2026, and
annually thereafter through 2030, the Secretary of
Defense shall provide the congressional defense
committees, the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the
House of Representatives, and the Committee on Foreign
Relations of the Senate with a briefing on the progress
made toward achieving the objectives described in
subsection (b).
(g) Termination.--The authority under this section shall
terminate on December 31, 2030.
SEC. 1254. STRATEGY TO STRENGTHEN MULTILATERAL DEFENSE IN THE INDO-
PACIFIC.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination
with the Secretary of State, shall develop and implement a
strategy to strengthen multilateral defense against regional
aggression in the Indo-Pacific region by expanding multilateral
coordination with United States allies and partners in the
region.
(b) Strategy Requirements.--The strategy required by
subsection (a) shall describe current activities and
initiatives and identify future actions to be taken over the
next 5 years by the Department of Defense to--
(1) expand existing bilateral engagements into
multilateral forums with a focus on defense-related
planning and military exercises;
(2) prioritize the acquisition and fielding of
military capabilities necessary for enhancing
multilateral defense, including long-range precision
fires and integrated air defenses amongst United States
allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region;
(3) leverage reciprocal access agreements between the
United States and its Indo-Pacific allies, particularly
Japan, the Philippines, South Korea, and Australia, to
expand regional access for allied and partner
militaries, including for purposes of enhancing
interoperability, prepositioning munitions stockpiles,
and jointly supporting and leveraging shared
facilities, operational access, and infrastructure;
(4) improve command and control structures to enable
enhanced multilateral coordination with Indo-Pacific
allies and partners;
(5) expand information-sharing and maritime domain
awareness among the United States and Indo-Pacific
allies and partners;
(6) expand the scope and scale of multilateral
military exercises and operations in the region,
including more frequent combined maritime operations
through the Taiwan Strait and in the South China Sea;
and
(7) consider foreseeable strategic and operational
contingencies affecting the security of strategic
transit routes in the Indo-Pacific region.
(c) Submission; Interim Report.--
(1) Submission of strategy.--Not later than 180 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional
defense committees, the Committee on Foreign Affairs of
the House of Representatives, and the Committee on
Foreign Relations of the Senate the strategy required
by subsection (a), including an identification of--
(A) any changes to funding or policy required
to strengthen multilateral defense among the
United States and allies and partners in the
Indo-Pacific against regional aggression; and
(B) any additional resources necessary to
develop or to implement the requirements
described in subsection (b).
(2) Interim report on implementation.--Not later than
March 15, 2027, the Secretary of Defense shall submit
to the congressional defense committees, the Committee
on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives, and
the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate a
report on the progress of the implementation of the
strategy required by subsection (a), including a
description of any gap in resources or authority that
limits the ability of the Department to execute such
strategy.
SEC. 1255. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON DEFENSE ALLIANCES AND PARTNERSHIPS IN
THE INDO-PACIFIC REGION.
It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Defense
should continue efforts that strengthen United States defense
alliances and partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region so as to
further the comparative advantage of the United States in
strategic competition with the People's Republic of China,
including by--
(1) enhancing cooperation with Japan, consistent with
the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security Between
the United States of America and Japan, signed at
Washington, January 19, 1960, including by developing
advanced military capabilities, upgrading command and
control relationships, fostering interoperability
across all domains, and improving sharing of
information and intelligence;
(2) reinforcing the United States alliance with South
Korea, including by maintaining the presence of
approximately 28,500 members of the United States Armed
Forces deployed to South Korea, enhancing mutual
defense base cooperation, and affirming the United
States extended deterrence commitment using the full
range of United States defense capabilities, consistent
with the Mutual Defense Treaty Between the United
States and the Republic of Korea, signed at Washington,
October 1, 1953, in support of the shared objective of
a peaceful and stable Korean Peninsula;
(3) fostering bilateral and multilateral cooperation
with Australia, consistent with the Security Treaty
Between Australia, New Zealand, and the United States
of America, signed at San Francisco, September, 1951,
and through the partnership among Australia, the United
Kingdom, and United States (commonly known as ``AUKUS''
)--
(A) to advance shared security objectives;
(B) to accelerate the fielding of advanced
military capabilities; and
(C) to build the capacity of emerging
partners;
(4) advancing United States alliances with the
Philippines and Thailand and United States partnerships
with other partners in the Association of Southeast
Asian Nations to enhance maritime domain awareness,
promote sovereignty and territorial integrity, leverage
technology and promote innovation, and support an open,
inclusive, and rules-based regional architecture;
(5) broadening United States engagement with India,
including through the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue--
(A) to advance the shared objective of a free
and open Indo-Pacific region through bilateral
and multilateral engagements and participation
in military exercises, expanded defense trade,
and collaboration on humanitarian aid and
disaster response; and
(B) to enable greater cooperation on maritime
security;
(6) strengthening the United States partnership with
Taiwan, consistent with the Three Communiques, the
Taiwan Relations Act (Public Law 96-8; 22 U.S.C. 3301
et seq.), and the Six Assurances, with the goal of
improving Taiwan's defensive capabilities and promoting
peaceful cross-strait relations;
(7) reinforcing the status of Singapore as a Major
Security Cooperation Partner of the United States and
continuing to strengthen defense and security
cooperation between the military forces of Singapore
and the United States Armed Forces, including through
participation in combined exercises and training;
(8) engaging with the Federated States of Micronesia,
the Marshall Islands, Palau, and other Pacific island
countries, with the goal of strengthening regional
security and addressing issues of mutual concern,
including protecting fisheries from illegal,
unreported, and unregulated fishing;
(9) collaborating with Canada, the United Kingdom,
France, and other members of the European Union and the
North Atlantic Treaty Organization to build
connectivity and advance a shared vision for the region
that is principled, long-term, and anchored in
democratic resilience; and
(10) investing in enhanced military posture and
capabilities in the area of responsibility of the
United States Indo-Pacific Command and strengthening
cooperation in bilateral relationships, multilateral
partnerships, and other international fora to uphold
global security and shared principles, with the goal of
ensuring the maintenance of a free and open Indo-
Pacific region.
Subtitle G--Matters Relating to Asia
SEC. 1261. EXTENSION OF PILOT PROGRAM TO IMPROVE CYBER COOPERATION WITH
FOREIGN MILITARY PARTNERS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA.
Section 1256(e) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (10 U.S.C. 333
note) is amended by striking ``2027'' and inserting ``2028''.
SEC. 1262. PREVENTING CIRCUMVENTION BY CHINESE MILITARY COMPANIES IN
THIRD-PARTY COUNTRIES.
(a) In General.--Section 1260H(g)(2)(B)(i)(I) of the William
M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C. 113 note) is
amended to read as follows:
``(I) 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--
``(aa) the People's
Liberation Army;
``(bb) Chinese
military and
paramilitary elements,
security forces,
police, law
enforcement, or border
control;
``(cc) the People's
Armed Police;
``(dd) the Ministry
of State Security, or
any other organization
subordinate to the
Central Military
Commission of the
Chinese Communist
Party;
``(ee) the Chinese
Ministry of Industry
and Information
Technology;
``(ff) the State-
Owned Assets
Supervision and
Administration
Commission of the State
Council; or
``(gg) the State
Administration of
Science, Technology,
and Industry for
National Defense; or''.
(b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a)
shall take effect on the date that is one year after the date
of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 1263. INCLUSION ON LIST OF CHINESE MILITARY COMPANIES OF ENTITIES
ADDED TO CERTAIN OTHER LISTS.
Section 1260H(b)(3) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public
Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C. 113 note) is amended--
(1) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting the
following:
``(A) In general.--The Secretary''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new
subparagraph:
``(B) Review of entities added to other
lists.--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.''.
SEC. 1264. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS TO SUPPORT ENTERTAINMENT
PROJECTS WITH TIES TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE
PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.
(a) In General.--None of the funds authorized to be
appropriated by this Act for the Department of Defense may be
used to knowingly provide active and direct support to any
film, television, or other entertainment project if the
Secretary of Defense has demonstrable evidence that the project
has complied or is likely to comply with a demand from the
Government of the People's Republic of China or the Chinese
Communist Party, or an entity under the direction of the
People's Republic of China or the Chinese Communist Party, to
censor the content of the project in a material manner to
advance the national interest of the People's Republic of
China.
(b) Waiver.--The Secretary of Defense may waive the
prohibition under subsection (a) if the Secretary submits to
the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of
Representatives a written certification that such a waiver is
in the national interest of the United States.
SEC. 1265. MODIFICATION OF TAIWAN SECURITY COOPERATION INITIATIVE.
Section 1323 of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement
and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
(Public Law 118-159) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)--
(A) paragraph (1)--
(i) by redesignating subparagraph (V)
as subparagraph (W);
(ii) by inserting after subparagraph
(U) the following new subparagraph (V):
``(V) Medical equipment, supplies, and
related contingency care or, for military
forces, combat casualty care capabilities.'';
and
(iii) in subparagraph (W), as
redesignated, by striking ``(U)'' and
inserting ``(V)''; and
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) by redesignating subparagraph (J)
as subparagraph (K);
(ii) by inserting after subparagraph
(I) the following new subparagraph (J):
``(J) Medical equipment, supplies, and
related capabilities necessary to carry out
functional responsibilities to support the
military and central government security
forces.''; and
(iii) in subparagraph (K), as
redesignated, by striking ``(I)'' and
inserting ``(J)''; and
(2) in subsection (d)--
(A) by striking ``Of the amounts'' and
inserting the following:
``(1) Fiscal year 2025.--Of the amounts''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following:
``(2) Fiscal year 2026.--Of the amounts authorized to
be appropriated for fiscal year 2026 for the Department
of Defense, not more than $1,000,000,000 may be made
available for the purposes of subsection (a).''.
SEC. 1266. JOINT PROGRAM WITH TAIWAN TO ENABLE FIELDING OF UNCREWED
SYSTEMS AND COUNTER-UNCREWED SYSTEMS CAPABILITIES.
(a) In General.--Not later than March 1, 2026, the Secretary
of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State and
acting through the Director of the American Institute in
Taiwan, shall seek to engage with appropriate officials of
Taiwan in a joint program for the purpose of enabling the
fielding of uncrewed systems and counter-uncrewed systems
capabilities, including co-development and co-production of
such capabilities, for the Armed Forces of the United States
and the military forces of Taiwan, consistent with the Taiwan
Relations Act (22 U.S.C. 3301 et seq.).
(b) Use of Authorities.--In carrying out a joint program
under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense may use the
authorities under title 10, United States Code, and other
applicable statutory authorities available to the Secretary.
(c) Briefing.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, and annually
thereafter through 2029, the Secretary of Defense, in
coordination with the Secretary of State, shall provide
to the appropriate committees of Congress a briefing on
the joint program under subsection (a).
(2) Elements.--Each briefing required by paragraph
(1) shall include, for the period covered by the
briefing, the following:
(A) A summary of engagements under subsection
(a).
(B) A description of activities undertaken by
the Secretary of Defense and appropriate
officials of Taiwan to enable the fielding of
uncrewed systems and counter-uncrewed systems
capabilities described in subsection (a).
(C) A description of progress made in
finalizing defense trade foundational
agreements between the United States and
Taiwan, including--
(i) a memorandum of understanding on
reciprocal defense procurement;
(ii) a security of supply agreement;
(iii) an acquisition and cross-
servicing agreement;
(iv) a general security of military
information agreement; and
(v) a cyber maturity model
certification.
(D) An identification of the additional
resources or authorities necessary to enable
the fielding of uncrewed systems and counter-
uncrewed systems capabilities described in
subsection (a).
(E) Any other matter the Secretary of Defense
considers appropriate.
(d) Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined.--In this
section, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress''
means--
(1) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on
Appropriations, and the Committee on Foreign Relations
of the Senate; and
(2) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on
Appropriations, and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of
the House of Representatives.
SEC. 1267. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER FUNDS FOR BIEN HOA DIOXIN
CLEANUP.
Section 1253(b) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-
283; 134 Stat. 3955) is amended by striking ``fiscal year
2025'' and inserting ``fiscal year 2026''.
SEC. 1268. OVERSIGHT OF UNITED STATES MILITARY POSTURE ON THE KOREAN
PENINSULA.
(a) Prohibition on Use of Funds.--Amounts authorized to be
appropriated by this Act may not be obligated or expended to
reduce the approximate total number of members of the Armed
Forces that are permanently stationed in, or deployed to, the
Republic of Korea below 28,500, or to complete the transition
of wartime operational control of the United States-Republic of
Korea Combined Forces Command from United States-led command to
Republic of Korea-led command in a manner which deviates from a
bilaterally agreed plan to effectuate such a transition, until
the date that is 60 days after the date on which the
certification described in subsection (b) and the applicable
assessment described in subsection (c) are submitted to the
appropriate committees of Congress.
(b) Certification Described.--The certification described in
this subsection is a certification by the Secretary of Defense,
in consultation with the Commander of the United States Forces
Korea, the Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command,
the Secretary of State, and the Director of National
Intelligence, to the appropriate committees of Congress that,
as applicable, a reduction in the approximate total number of
members of the Armed Forces that are permanently stationed in,
or deployed to, the Republic of Korea below 28,500 or the
completion of the transition of wartime operational control of
the United States-Republic of Korea Combined Forces Command
from United States-led command to Republic of Korea-led command
in a manner which deviates from a bilaterally agreed plan to
effectuate such a transition--
(1) is in the national security interest of the
United States; and
(2) is being undertaken only after appropriate
consultations with allies of the United States,
including the Republic of Korea, Japan, and any country
that has sent military contributions to the United
Nations Command.
(c) Assessment Described.--An assessment described in this
subsection is the following:
(1) In the case of a reduction in the total number of
members of the Armed Forces permanently stationed in or
deployed to the Republic of Korea below 28,500, an
assessment by the Secretary of Defense, in consultation
with the Commander of the United States Forces Korea,
the Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific
Command, the Secretary of State, and the Director of
National Intelligence that includes--
(A) an analysis of the impact of such a
reduction on--
(i) the security of the United
States;
(ii) the security of the Republic of
Korea and Japan;
(iii) United States deterrence; and
(iv) the defense posture of the
United States Indo-Pacific Command;
(B) 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 in support of operations
beyond the Korean Peninsula;
(C) an analysis of the additional costs for
relocation of personnel, equipment, and
associated infrastructure;
(D) an analysis of the impact of such a
reduction on military training and major
military exercises, including on
interoperability and joint activities with the
Republic of Korea and Japan;
(E) a description of consultations with the
Republic of Korea, Japan, and countries that
have sent military contributions to the United
Nations Command;
(F) an assessment of the impact of a
substantial reduction of the number of members
of the Armed Forces permanently stationed in or
deployed to the Republic of Korea on the
credibility of United States extended
deterrence commitments to the Republic of Korea
and Japan, the potential for nuclear
proliferation in the Indo-Pacific region, and
the ability of the remaining forces permanently
stationed in, or deployed to, the Republic of
Korea to support integrated air and missile
defense operations in defense of the Republic
of Korea and Japan; and
(G) an independent risk assessment by the
Commander of the United States Forces Korea,
the Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific
Command, and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs
of Staff of--
(i) the impact of such a reduction on
the security of the United States;
(ii) the ability of the Armed Forces
to execute contingency plans of the
Department of Defense, including in
support of operations beyond the Korean
Peninsula; and
(iii) the impact of such a reduction
on military training and major military
exercises, including on
interoperability and joint activities
with the Republic of Korea and Japan.
(2) In the case of the completion of the transition
of wartime operational control of the United States-
Republic of Korea Combined Forces Command from United
States-led command to Republic of Korea-led command in
a manner which deviates from a bilaterally agreed plan
to effectuate such a transition, an assessment by the
Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the
Commander of the United States Forces Korea, the
Commander of the United States Indo- Pacific Command,
the Secretary of State, and the Director of National
Intelligence that includes--
(A) an assessment of the extent to which the
three conditions set forth in the bilaterally
determined conditions-based Operational Control
Transition Plan that was signed on October 31,
2018, will be satisfied prior to the completion
of such transition;
(B) a detailed description of the manner in
which a Republic of Korea-led Combined Forces
Command will report to national command
authorities in the United States and the
Republic of Korea;
(C) a detailed description of the planned
command relationship between a Republic of
Korea-led Combined Forces Command and the
United States-led United Nations Command;
(D) a description of consultations with
countries that have sent military contributions
to the United Nations Command;
(E) a description of the United States-
Republic of Korea wartime operational control
consultations with Japan, and an assessment of
approaches for deconflicting military
operations across the United States-Republic of
Korea and the United States-Japan alliances;
(F) an assessment of the effect, if any, of
the completion of such transition on the
potential for nuclear proliferation in the
Indo-Pacific region; and
(G) an independent military risk assessment
by the Commander of the United States Forces
Korea, the Commander of the United States Indo-
Pacific Command, and the Chairman of the Joint
Chiefs of Staff of such transition.
(d) Form.--
(1) Certification.--A certification described in
subsection (b) shall be submitted in unclassified form.
(2) Assessment.--An assessment described in
subsection (c) shall be submitted in unclassified form
but may include a classified annex.
(e) Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined.--In this
section, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress''
means--
(1) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on
Appropriations, and the Committee on Foreign Relations
of the Senate; and
(2) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on
Appropriations, and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of
the House of Representatives.
SEC. 1269. REPORT ON ENHANCED DEFENSE RELATIONS WITH THE PHILIPPINES.
(a) In General.--Not later than June 1, 2026, and annually
thereafter through 2029, the Secretary of Defense, in
coordination with the Secretary of State, shall submit to the
appropriate committees of Congress a report on enhancing the
United States defense relationship with the Philippines.
(b) Elements.--Each report required by subsection (a) shall
include, at a minimum, the following:
(1) An assessment of the implementation of the United
States-Philippines Bilateral Defense Guidelines.
(2) An organizational chart and overview of the
functions of the alliance management bodies that report
to the United States-Philippines Mutual Defense Board
and Security Engagement Board.
(3) A summary of the activities of the Roles,
Missions, and Capabilities Working Group.
(4) An assessment of the bilateral Philippines-
Security Sector Assistance Roadmap initiative,
including a description of joint capability areas under
such initiative.
(5) A projected resourcing plan for the Philippines-
Security Sector Assistance Roadmap initiative that
includes the projected use of national funds of the
Philippines, Foreign Military Sales, Foreign Military
Financing, and Department of Defense International
Security Cooperation Program account funds.
(6) A description of the activities and investments
the Department plans, during the three-year period
beginning on the date on which the report is submitted,
to implement for--
(A) increased bilateral training, exercises,
combined patrols, and other activities between
the United States Armed Forces and the military
forces of the Philippines;
(B) enhancing multilateral security
cooperation and capacity-building efforts among
the Philippines, Japan, Australia, and other
foreign partners; and
(C) improving information-sharing mechanisms
and processes, including by adoption of
enhanced security protocols, under the General
Security of Military Information Agreement
between the United States and the Philippines,
signed at Manila November 18, 2024.
(7) A plan for improving the infrastructure at sites
designated under the Agreement on Enhanced Defense
Cooperation, signed at Quezon City April 28, 2014 (TIAS
14-625), including, for each such site--
(A) an identification of priority facility
investments at the site across the future-years
defense program;
(B) a timeline for completing area
development plans for the site; and
(C) a discussion of non-Department
investments necessary to enable effective use
of the site.
(8) An assessment of requirements for pre-positioning
of equipment and supplies in support of humanitarian
assistance, disaster relief, and other bilateral
activities.
(9) A description of the current organization of the
Joint United States Military Assistance Group--
Philippines, and an analysis of the feasibility and
advisability of modifying United States organizational
structures to--
(A) coordinate United States military
activities and operations involving the
Philippines; and
(B) facilitate integrated planning and
implementation of bilateral activities.
(10) An identification of challenges to the
implementation of the guidelines, initiatives, plans,
timelines, functions, activities, investments, and
potential modifications described in paragraphs (1)
through (9), and any resourcing requirements, bilateral
agreements, or other measures that would facilitate the
implementation of such guidelines, initiatives, plans,
timelines, functions, activities, investments, or
potential modifications.
(c) Form.--Each report required by subsection (a) shall be
submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified
annex.
(d) Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined.--In this
section, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress''
means--
(1) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee
on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and
(2) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee
on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.
SEC. 1270. MODERNIZING THE DEFENSE CAPABILITIES OF THE PHILIPPINES.
(a) Purpose.--In addition to the purposes otherwise
authorized for Foreign Military Financing with respect to the
Philippines, the Secretary of State shall use the authorities
under this section to--
(1) strengthen the United States-Philippines alliance
in accordance with the historic agreement reached at
the United States-Philippines 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue
on August 2, 2024;
(2) enable the acceleration of phase three of the
modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines;
(3) provide additional information to the Chairs of
the United States-Philippine Bilateral Security
Dialogue to enable planning and prioritization of Joint
Capability Areas;
(4) support the execution of the Philippines-Security
Sector Assistance Roadmap; and
(5) provide assistance, including equipment,
training, and other support, to modernize the defense
capabilities of the Armed Forces of the Philippines in
order to--
(A) safeguard the territorial sovereignty of
the Philippines;
(B) improve maritime domain awareness;
(C) counter coercive military activities;
(D) improve the military and civilian
infrastructure and capabilities necessary to
prepare for regional contingencies; and
(E) strengthen cooperation between the United
States and the Philippines on counterterrorism-
related efforts.
(b) Annual Spending Plan.--Not later than March 1, 2026, and
annually thereafter for a period of 4 years, the Secretary of
State, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, shall
submit to the appropriate congressional committees a plan
describing how amounts authorized to be appropriated pursuant
to subsection (e), if made available, would be used to achieve
the purpose described in subsection (a).
(c) Annual Report on Enhancing the United States-Philippines
Defense Relationship.--
(1) Report required.--Not later than 270 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually
thereafter for a period of 4 years, the Secretary of
State, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense
and such other heads of Federal departments and
agencies as the Secretary of State considers
appropriate, shall submit to the appropriate
congressional committees a report that describes steps
taken to enhance the United States-Philippines defense
relationship.
(2) Matters to be included.--Each report required
under paragraph (1) shall include the following:
(A) A description of the capabilities and
defense infrastructure improvements needed to
modernize the defense capabilities of the
Philippines, including with respect to--
(i) coastal defense;
(ii) long-range fires;
(iii) integrated air defenses;
(iv) maritime security;
(v) manned and unmanned aerial
systems;
(vi) mechanized ground mobility
vehicles;
(vii) intelligence, surveillance, and
reconnaissance;
(viii) defensive cybersecurity;
(ix) military construction;
(x) maintenance and sustainment of
military capabilities; and
(xi) any other defense capabilities
that the Secretary of State determines,
including jointly with the Philippines,
are crucial to the defense of the
Philippines.
(B) An assessment of the absorptive capacity
of the Armed Forces of the Philippines,
including the coast guard, over the next 5
years.
(C) A description of how statutory
authorities under title 10, United States Code,
including under section 333 of such title and
authorities relating to unspecified minor
military construction and overseas
humanitarian, disaster, and civic aid, will be
used to provide support for the Philippines-
Security Sector Assistance Roadmap and the
defense capabilities described in subparagraph
(A), prioritized according to the assessment of
the absorptive capacity of the Armed Forces of
the Philippines required under subparagraph
(B).
(3) Form.--Each report required under paragraph (1)
shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may
contain a classified annex.
(d) Foreign Military Financing Loan and Loan Guarantee
Authority.--
(1) Direct loans.--
(A) In general.--During fiscal years 2026
through 2030, the Secretary of State may make
direct loans available for the Philippines
pursuant to section 23 of the Arms Export
Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2763).
(B) Maximum obligations.--Gross obligations
for the principal amounts of loans authorized
under subparagraph (A) may not exceed
$1,000,000,000.
(C) Source of funds.--
(i) Defined term.--In this
subparagraph, the term ``cost''--
(I) has the meaning given
such term in section 502(5) of
the Congressional Budget Act of
1974 (2 U.S.C. 661a(5));
(II) shall include the cost
of modifying a loan authorized
under subparagraph (A); and
(III) may include the costs
of selling, reducing, or
cancelling any amounts owed to
the United States or to any
agency of the United States.
(ii) In general.--Amounts authorized
to be appropriated under subsection (e)
may be made available to pay for the
cost of loans authorized under
subparagraph (A).
(D) Fees authorized.--
(i) In general.--The Government of
the United States may charge processing
and origination fees for a loan made
pursuant to subparagraph (A), not to
exceed the cost to the Government of
making such loan, which shall be
collected from borrowers through a
financing account (as defined in
section 502(7) of the Congressional
Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 661a(7)).
(ii) Limitation on fee payments.--
Amounts made available under any
appropriations Act for any fiscal year
may not be used to pay any fees
associated with a loan authorized under
subparagraph (A).
(E) Repayment.--Loans made pursuant to
subparagraph (A) shall be repaid not later than
17 years after the loan is received by the
borrower, including a grace period of not more
than 1 year on repayment of principal.
(F) Interest.--
(i) In general.--Notwithstanding
section 23(c)(1) of the Arms Export
Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2763(c)(1)),
interest for loans made pursuant to
subparagraph (A) may be charged at a
rate determined by the Secretary of
State.
(ii) Treatment of loan amounts used
to pay interest.--Amounts made
available under this paragraph for
interest costs shall not be considered
assistance for the purposes of any
statutory limitation on assistance to a
country.
(2) Loan guarantees.--
(A) In general.--Amounts authorized to be
appropriated under subsection (e) may be made
available for the costs of loan guarantees for
the Philippines under section 24 of the Arms
Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2764) for the
Philippines to subsidize gross obligations for
the principal amount of commercial loans and
total loan principal, any part of which may be
guaranteed.
(B) Maximum amounts.--Loan guarantees
authorized under subparagraph (A)--
(i) may be made only to the extent
that the total loan principal, any part
of which is guaranteed, does not exceed
$1,000,000,000; and
(ii) may not exceed 80 percent of the
loan principal with respect to any
single borrower.
(C) Subordination.--Any loan guaranteed
pursuant to subparagraph (A) may not be
subordinated to--
(i) another debt contracted by the
borrower; or
(ii) any other claims against the
borrower in the case of default.
(D) Repayment.--Repayment in United States
dollars of any loan guaranteed under this
paragraph shall be required not later than 17
years after the loan agreement is signed.
(E) Fees.--Notwithstanding section 24 of the
Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2764), the
Government of the United States may charge
processing and origination fees for a loan
guarantee authorized under subparagraph (A),
not to exceed the cost to the Government of
such loan guarantee, which shall be collected
from borrowers, or from third parties on behalf
of such borrowers, through a financing account
(as defined in section 502(7) of the
Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C.
661a(7)).
(F) Treatments of loan guarantees.--Amounts
made available under this paragraph for the
costs of loan guarantees authorized under
subparagraph (A) shall not be considered
assistance for the purposes of any statutory
limitation on assistance to a country.
(G) Commercial flexibility.--Loan guarantees
authorized under subparagraph (A) may be
provided to entities doing business inside or
outside the United States, notwithstanding any
provision of the Arms Export Control Act (22
U.S.C. 2751 et seq.) that would otherwise limit
eligibility for such guarantees based on
geographic location or business operations.
(3) Notification requirement.--Amounts authorized to
be appropriated to carry out this subsection may not be
expended without prior notification of the appropriate
committees of Congress.
(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--
(1) In general.--In addition to amounts otherwise
authorized to be appropriated for Foreign Military
Financing, there are authorized to be appropriated to
the Department of State for Foreign Military Financing
grant assistance for the Philippines not more than
$500,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through
2030.
(2) Training.--Of the amounts authorized to be
appropriated pursuant to paragraph (1), not less than
$500,000 is authorized to be appropriated each fiscal
year for one or more blanket order agreements for
Foreign Military Financing training programs related to
the defense needs of the Philippines.
(f) Sunset Provision.--Assistance may not be provided under
this section after September 30, 2035.
(g) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``appropriate congressional committees''
means--
(A) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the
Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee
on Appropriations of the Senate; and
(B) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the
Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee
on Appropriations of the House of
Representatives.
(2) The term ``blanket order agreement'' means an
agreement between a foreign customer and the United
States Government for a specific category of items or
services (including training) that--
(A) does not include a definitive list of
items or quantities; and
(B) specifies a dollar ceiling against which
orders may be placed.
Subtitle H--Other Matters
SEC. 1271. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES OF
THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE.
Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this act or
otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for operation and
maintenance, defense-wide, and available for the Office of the
Secretary of Defense for travel expenses, not more than 75
percent may be obligated or expended until the Secretary of
Defense submits--
(1) the multi-year plan to fulfill the defensive
requirements of the military forces of Taiwan, also
known as the ``Taiwan Security Assistance Roadmap'',
required by section of the James M. Inhofe National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (22
U.S.C. 3355);
(2) the independent study of the organizational
structure and force posture of the United States Armed
Forces in the area of responsibility of the United
States Indo-Pacific Command required by section 1319 of
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2024 (Public Law 118-31);
(3) the plan for Department of Defense activities to
strengthen United States extended deterrence
commitments to the Republic of Korea required by
section 1344 of the Servicemember Quality of Life
Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159);
(4) the plan to advance trilateral defense
cooperation among the United States, Japan, and the
Republic of Korea required by section 1345 of the
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public
Law 118-159);
(5) the report on Department of Defense activities
that would be necessary to support the potential
establishment of a regional contingency stockpile for
Taiwan required by the Joint Explanatory Statement
accompanying the Servicemember Quality of Life
Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159); and
(6) the annual progress report due December 31, 2024,
regarding implementation of the pilot program to
improve cyber cooperation with covered foreign military
partners in southeast Asia required by section
1256(c)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2021 (10 U.S.C. 113 note).
SEC. 1272. REPEAL OF WAR-RELATED REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR CONCLUDED
OPERATIONS.
Section 1221 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2006 (10 U.S.C. 113 note) is repealed.
SEC. 1273. DEFENDING INTERNATIONAL SECURITY BY RESTRICTING UNACCEPTABLE
PARTNERSHIPS AND TACTICS.
(a) Working Groups on Adversary Alignment.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
State, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the
Treasury, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Director
of National Intelligence shall each--
(A) establish a working group on adversary
alignment; and
(B) designate a point of contact on adversary
alignment, who shall serve as the head of the
working group for the applicable department or
office.
(2) Requirements.--Each working group established
pursuant to paragraph (1) shall--
(A) comprise--
(i) subject matter experts covering
each of--
(I) the People's Republic of
China;
(II) the Russian Federation;
(III) the Islamic Republic of
Iran; and
(IV) the Democratic People's
Republic of Korea; and
(ii) representatives covering all
core functions of the department or
office of the Secretary or Director
establishing the working group;
(B) ensure that the working group members
have the requisite security clearances and
access to critical compartmented information
necessary to assess and understand the full
scope of adversary cooperation, including how
events in one theater might trigger actions in
another; and
(C) not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, submit to the
Secretary or Director who established the
working group, and to the appropriate
committees of Congress, a report--
(i) evaluating the impact of
adversary alignment on the relevant
operations carried out by the
department or office of the working
group; and
(ii) setting forth recommendations
for such organizational changes as the
working group considers necessary to
ensure the department or office of the
working group is well positioned to
routinely evaluate and respond to the
rapidly evolving nature of adversary
cooperation and the attendant risks.
(3) Biannually interagency meeting.--Not less
frequently than biannually, the heads of the working
groups established under this section shall meet to
discuss findings, problems, and next steps with respect
to adversary alignment.
(4) Sunset.-- The authorities and requirements under
this subsection shall terminate 5 years after the date
of enactment of this section, unless reauthorized by
Congress.
(b) Report on Nature, Trajectory, and Risks of Bilateral
Cooperation Between, and Multilateral Cooperation Among,
Adversaries of the United States.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of
National Intelligence, in coordination with the head of
any Federal agency the Director considers appropriate,
shall submit to the President, any Federal officer of
Cabinet-level rank the Director considers appropriate,
and the appropriate committees of Congress, a report on
bilateral and multilateral cooperation among
adversaries of the United States and the resulting
risks of such cooperation.
(2) Elements.--The report required by paragraph (1)
shall include the following:
(A) A description of the current nature and
extent of dangerous bilateral or multilateral
cooperation among the People's Republic of
China, the Russian Federation, the Islamic
Republic of Iran, and the Democratic People's
Republic of Korea across the diplomatic,
information, military, and economic spheres,
and an assessment of the advantages that accrue
to each adversary from such cooperation.
(B) An assessment of the trajectory for
cooperation among the adversaries described in
subparagraph (A) during the 5-year period
beginning on the date on which the report is
submitted.
(C) An outline of the risks to the United
States and allied diplomatic, military,
intelligence, and economic operations, and
broader security interests around the world.
(D) An evaluation of the vulnerabilities and
tension points within such adversary bilateral
or multilateral relationships, and an
assessment of the likely effect of efforts by
the United States to separate adversaries.
(3) Use of other reporting.--The report required by
paragraph (1) may be completed using reports submitted
by the Director of National Intelligence to satisfy
other statutory requirements.
(4) Form.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall
be submitted in classified form.
(c) Report on Strategic Approach.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the
establishment of the Working Groups on Adversary
Alignment required by subsection (a), the Secretary of
State and the Secretary of Defense, in consultation
with the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of
Commerce, and the Director of National Intelligence,
shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress
a report outlining the strategic approach of the United
States to adversary alignment and the necessary steps
to disrupt, frustrate, constrain, and prepare for
adversary cooperation during the two-year period
beginning on the date of the submission of such report.
(2) Elements.--The report required by paragraph (1)
shall include the following:
(A) A detailed description of the methods and
tools available to the United States to disrupt
the most dangerous elements of adversary
cooperation, including the growing connectivity
between the defense industrial bases of each
adversary.
(B) A framework for using diplomatic
engagement and intelligence diplomacy, as
appropriate--
(i) to inform allies and partners
about the increasing risk of adversary
alignment;
(ii) to secure the support of allies
and partners in combating adversary
alignment; and
(iii) to assess and help address, as
appropriate, the vulnerabilities and
capability gaps of allies and partners
to counter threats from adversary
alignment.
(C) A plan for ensuring the integrity of
United States methods of economic statecraft,
including an assessment of the efficiency of
the United States sanctions and export control
enforcement apparatus and any accompanying
resourcing requirements.
(D) A plan to bolster deterrence within the
priority theaters of the Indo-Pacific region,
Europe, and the Middle East by--
(i) increasing United States and
partner munitions stockpiles,
particularly such stockpiles that are
most critical for supporting frontline
partners such as Israel, Taiwan, and
Ukraine in the event of aggression by a
United States adversary;
(ii) facilitating collaborative
efforts with partners for the co-
production, co- maintenance, and co-
sustainment of critical munitions and
platforms required by the United States
and allies and partners of the United
States in the event of a future
conflict with the People's Republic of
China, the Russian Federation, the
Islamic Republic of Iran, or the
Democratic People's Republic of Korea;
and
(iii) more effectively using funding
through the United States Foreign
Military Financing program to support
allied and partner domestic defense
production that can contribute to
deterrence in each such priority
theater; and
(iv) such other measures as
determined by the Secretaries.
(E) A plan for updating war-planning tools of
the Department of Defense not later than 1 year
after the date on which the report is submitted
to ensure that United States war planners are
better equipped to update and modify war plans
in the face of rapidly evolving information on
adversary cooperation.
(F) An assessment of the capability gaps and
vulnerabilities the United States would face in
deterring an adversary in the event that the
United States is engaged in a conflict with an
adversary, and a plan to work with allies and
partners to address such gaps and
vulnerabilities.
(G) Recommendations for actions that allies
and partners may take, individually or
collectively, to strengthen their own
deterrence and resilience, enhance defense
industrial cooperation, and contribute to
disrupt adversary alignment.
(3) Form.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall
be submitted in classified form.
(d) Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined.--In this
section, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress''
means--
(1) the Committee on Armed Services, the Select
Committee on Intelligence, the Committee on Foreign
Relations, the Committee on Appropriations, the
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, and
the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
of the Senate; and
(2) the Committee on Armed Services, the Permanent
Select Committee on Intelligence, the Committee on
Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Appropriations, the
Committee on Financial Services, and the Committee on
Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives.
SEC. 1274. REPORT REGARDING JOINT TRAINING WITH MEXICO TO COUNTER
TRANSNATIONAL CRIMINAL ORGANIZATIONS.
(a) Report Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in
consultation with the Secretary of State and the Government of
Mexico, shall submit to the appropriate congressional
committees a report that--
(1) details activities taking place pursuant to
existing authorities of the Department of Defense with
respect to joint training between the Department of
Defense and the armed forces of Mexico regarding
tactics, techniques, and procedures for countering the
threat posed by transnational criminal organizations;
(2) includes recommendations for future additional
activities with respect to the joint training described
in paragraph (1); and
(3) may include, as appropriate and in consultation
with the appropriate civilian United States Government
agencies specializing in countering transnational
criminal organizations, a list of recommendations for
additional activities to counter the threat of
transnational criminal organizations, including--
(A) joint network analysis;
(B) counter threat financing;
(C) counter illicit trafficking (including
narcotics, weapons, and human trafficking, and
illicit trafficking in natural resources);
(D) assessments of key nodes of activity of
transnational criminal organizations; and
(E) operations involving the use of rotary-
wing aircraft.
(b) Recommended Activities Limitation.--Any recommendation
for an additional activity that is included in a report
required in subsection (a) shall be in addition to, and may not
be intended to supersede, replace, or disrupt, existing
security cooperation or training between the United States and
the Government of Mexico.
(c) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this
section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees''
means--
(1) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on
Foreign Relations, and the Committee on Appropriations
of the Senate; and
(2) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on
Foreign Affairs, and the Committee on Appropriations of
the House of Representatives.
TITLE XIV--OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS
Subtitle A--Military Programs
SEC. 1401. WORKING CAPITAL FUNDS.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal
year 2026 for the use of the Armed Forces and other activities
and agencies of the Department of Defense for providing capital
for working capital and revolving funds, as specified in the
funding table in section 4501.
SEC. 1402. CHEMICAL AGENTS AND MUNITIONS DESTRUCTION, DEFENSE.
(a) Authorization of Appropriations.--Funds are hereby
authorized to be appropriated for the Department of Defense for
fiscal year 2026 for expenses, not otherwise provided for, for
Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction, Defense, as
specified in the funding table in section 4501.
(b) Use.--Amounts authorized to be appropriated under
subsection (a) are authorized for the destruction of lethal
chemical agents and munitions in accordance with section 1412
of the Department of Defense Authorization Act, 1986 (50 U.S.C.
1521).
SEC. 1403. DRUG INTERDICTION AND COUNTER-DRUG ACTIVITIES, DEFENSE-WIDE.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the
Department of Defense for fiscal year 2026 for expenses, not
otherwise provided for, for Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug
Activities, Defense-wide, as specified in the funding table in
section 4501.
SEC. 1404. DEFENSE INSPECTOR GENERAL.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the
Department of Defense for fiscal year 2026 for expenses, not
otherwise provided for, for the Office of the Inspector General
of the Department of Defense, as specified in the funding table
in section 4501.
SEC. 1405. DEFENSE HEALTH PROGRAM.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal
year 2026 for the Defense Health Program for use of the Armed
Forces and other activities and agencies of the Department of
Defense for providing for the health of eligible beneficiaries,
as specified in the funding table in section 4501.
Subtitle B--National Defense Stockpile
SEC. 1411. MODIFICATIONS TO STRATEGIC AND CRITICAL MATERIALS STOCK
PILING ACT.
(a) National Defense Stockpile Shortfall Briefings Changes.--
Section 14(f)(2) of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock
Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98h-5(f)(2)) is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (A)--
(A) by striking ``a description of each
material'' and inserting ``a list of the
materials''; and
(B) by inserting ``and a description of each
such material,'' after ``paragraph,'';
(2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``and'' at the
end;
(3) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at
the end and inserting a semicolon; and
(4) by adding at the end the following new
subparagraphs:
``(D) a list of such materials that are the highest
priority to be acquired for the stockpile in the near
term;
``(E) verification that the National Defense
Stockpile Manager manages and evaluates the stockpile
using the most complete and accurate data provided by
the military departments (as defined under section
101(a) of title 10, United States Code), including a
one-time description of the risks resulting from the
inability of the armed services to provide the National
Defense Stockpile Manager comprehensive data for all of
its required strategic and critical materials; and
``(F) the amounts appropriated by Congress to the
stockpile for both the current fiscal year and the
previous fiscal year;''.
(b) Modification of Disposal Authority.--
(1) In general.--Section 5(b) of the Strategic and
Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98d(b))
is amended--
(A) by inserting ``(1)'' after ``(b)'';
(B) by striking ``or (5)'' and inserting ``or
(6)'';
(C) by striking ``has been specifically
authorized by law'' and inserting ``was
included in the most recent annual materials
plan submitted to the congressional defense
committees (as defined in section 101(a) of
title 10, United States Code) under section
11(b)(1)(G)''; and
(D) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(2) Not later than 15 days after making a disposal under
paragraph (1), the National Defense Stockpile Manager shall
notify the congressional defense committees (as defined in
section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code) of the
disposal.''.
(2) Technical and conforming amendments.--Section
6(a) of such Act (50 U.S.C. 98e(a)) is amended--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
striking ``President'' and inserting ``National
Defense Stockpile Manager''; and
(B) by amending paragraph (7) to read as
follows:
``(7) dispose of materials in the stockpile in
accordance with the most recent annual materials plan
submitted to the congressional defense committees (as
defined in section 101(a) of title 10, United States
Code) under section 11(b)(1)(G) and notify the
congressional defense committees of such disposals as
required by section 5(b)(2).''.
(c) Reduction of Wait Periods.--Sections 5(a)(2), 6(d)(1),
and 6(d)(2) of such Act (50 U.S.C. 98d(a)(2), 98e(d)(1),
98e(d)(2)) are each amended by striking ``45 days'' and
inserting ``30 days''.
SEC. 1412. RECYCLING FOR CRITICAL MINERALS.
(a) In General.--The Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment, in coordination with the Director
of the Defense Logistics Agency, shall expand the recovery and
reuse of strategic and critical materials under the Strategic
Material Recovery and Reuse Program of the Defense Logistics
Agency established pursuant to section 6(a)(5) of the Strategic
and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98e(a)(5))
(in this section referred to as the ``Program'').
(b) Briefing on Expansion.--Not later than March 1, 2026, the
Director of the Defense Logistics Agency shall provide to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of
Representatives a briefing on a plan for expansion of the
Program which shall include--
(1) a list of strategic and critical materials that
are determined to be in shortfall in the National
Defense Stockpile in the most recent report on
stockpile requirements submitted to Congress under
section 14(a) of the Strategic and Critical Materials
Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98h-5(a)) that will be
prioritized for inclusion in the Program;
(2) a description of resources required to include
the additional strategic and critical materials
identified under paragraph (1) in the Program;
(3) any barriers to expansion of the Program; and
(4) best practices from the efforts of the Director
under the Program with respect to optical-grade
germanium that can be implemented to expand the
Program.
(c) Strategic and Critical Materials Defined.--In this
section, the term ``strategic and critical materials'' means
materials determined to be strategic and critical materials
under section 3(a) of the Strategic and Critical Materials
Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98b(a)).
Subtitle C--Other Matters
SEC. 1421. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITIES FOR FUNDING AND MANAGEMENT OF JOINT
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE-DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS MEDICAL FACILITY DEMONSTRATION FUND FOR
CAPTAIN JAMES A. LOVELL HEALTH CARE CENTER,
ILLINOIS.
(a) In General.--Section 1704(e) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Public Law 111-84; 123
Stat. 2573), as most recently amended by section 1421(a) of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public
Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2129), is amended by striking
``September 30, 2026'' and inserting ``September 30, 2027''.
(b) Authority for Transfer of Funds.--Of the funds authorized
to be appropriated for section 1405 and available for the
Defense Health Program for operation and maintenance,
$165,000,000 may be transferred by the Secretary of Defense to
the Joint Department of Defense-Department of Veterans Affairs
Medical Facility Demonstration Fund established by subsection
(a)(1) of section 1704 of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Public Law 111-84; 123 Stat. 2571).
For purposes of subsection (a)(2) of such section 1704, any
funds so transferred shall be treated as amounts authorized and
appropriated specifically for the purpose of such a transfer.
(c) Use of Transferred Funds.--For the purposes of subsection
(b) of such section 1704, facility operations for which funds
transferred under subsection (a) may be used are operations of
the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center,
consisting of the North Chicago Veterans Affairs Medical
Center, the Navy Ambulatory Care Center, and supporting
facilities designated as a combined Federal medical facility
under an operational agreement covered by section 706 of the
Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2009 (Public Law 110-417; 122 Stat. 4500).
SEC. 1422. BEGINNING BALANCES OF THE DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY WORKING
CAPITAL FUND FOR AUDIT PURPOSES.
For purposes of an audit conducted under chapter 9A of title
10, United States Code, of the Defense Logistics Agency Working
Capital Fund established pursuant to section 2208 of title 10,
United States Code, Working Capital Funds--
(1) the Fund Balance with Treasury opening balance
for October 1, 2024, for United States Standard General
Ledger Account 101000 is $3,483,483,641.67, as recorded
in official accounting records;
(2) the Unexpended Appropriations-Cumulative opening
balance for October 1, 2024, for United States Standard
General Ledger Account 310000 is $883,887,145.71, as
recorded in official accounting records;
(3) the Cumulative Results of Operations opening
balance for October 1, 2024, for United States Standard
General Ledger Account 331000 is $27,271,547,121.85, as
recorded in official accounting records;
(4) the Contract Authority Carried Forward opening
balance for October 1, 2024, for United States Standard
General Ledger Account 413900 is $13,130,151,985.39, as
recorded in official accounting records;
(5) the Total Actual Resources-Collected opening
balance for October 1, 2024, for United States Standard
General Ledger Account 420100 is $3,578,944,883.86, as
recorded in official accounting records; and
(6) the Unapportioned-Unexpired Authority opening
balance for October 1, 2024, for United States Standard
General Ledger Account 445000 is $507,354,134.72, as
recorded in official accounting records.
SEC. 1423. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR ARMED FORCES RETIREMENT
HOME.
There is hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year
2026 from the Armed Forces Retirement Home Trust Fund the sum
of $77,000,000 for the operation of the Armed Forces Retirement
Home.
TITLE XV--CYBERSPACE-RELATED MATTERS
Subtitle A--Cyber Operations
SEC. 1501. PLANNING, PROGRAMMING, AND BUDGET COORDINATION FOR
OPERATIONS OF CYBER MISSION FORCE.
(a) In General.-- Section 167b of title 10, United States
Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new
subsections:
``(f) Planning, Programming, and Budgeting.--(1) In addition
to the activities of a combatant command for which funding may
be requested under section 166(b) of this title, the Commander
of the United States Cyber Command shall, subject to the
authority, direction, and control of the Assistant Secretary of
Defense for Cyber Policy, be responsible for directly
controlling and managing the planning, programming, budgeting,
and execution of resources to train, equip, operate, and
sustain the Cyber Mission Force.
``(2) The responsibilities assigned to the Commander of the
United States Cyber Command pursuant to paragraph (1) shall
include the following:
``(A) Preparation of a program objective memorandum
and budget estimate submission for the resources
required to train, equip, operate, and sustain the
Cyber Mission Force.
``(B) Preparation of budget materials pertaining to
the United States Cyber Command for inclusion in the
budget justification materials that are submitted to
Congress in support of the budget of the Department of
Defense for a fiscal year, as submitted with the budget
of the President under section 1105(a) of title 31,
United States Code, that is separate from any other
military department or component of the Department of
Defense.
``(3) The responsibilities assigned to the Commander of the
United States Cyber Command pursuant to paragraph (1) shall not
include the following:
``(A) Military pay and allowances.
``(B) Funding for facility support that is provided
by the military departments.''.
(b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 1507 of National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 10
U.S.C. 167b note) is repealed.
SEC. 1502. MODIFICATION TO REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR SENIOR MILITARY
ADVISOR FOR CYBER POLICY.
Section 392a(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (2)--
(A) in subparagraph (A)(i), by striking ``the
Under Secretary of Defense for Policy'' and
inserting ``the Assistant Secretary of Defense
for Cyber Policy''; and
(B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``the
following:'' and all that follows and inserting
``the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber
Policy.''; and
(2) in paragraph (3)(A)--
(A) in clause (i), by striking ``the Under
Secretary of Defense for Policy'' and inserting
``the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber
Policy'';
(B) in clause (ii), by striking ``Under
Secretary'' and inserting ``Assistant Secretary
of Defense for Cyber Policy'';
(C) in clause (iii), by striking ``Under
Secretary of Defense for Policy'' and inserting
``Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber
Policy''; and
(D) by striking clause (iv).
SEC. 1503. FRAMEWORK FOR INTEGRATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
TECHNICAL DEBT ASSESSMENT INTO ANNUAL BUDGET
PROCESS.
(a) Framework Development.--Not later than September 1, 2026,
the Secretary of Defense shall, in coordination with the Chief
Information Officer of the Department of Defense, the
Secretaries of the military departments, and the Chief
Information Officers of the military departments, develop a
framework for the integration of technical debt assessment,
tracking, and management into existing processes of the
Department of Defense for information technology investment
decisions and budget justification materials.
(b) Technical Debt Categorization.--The Secretary of Defense
shall carry out a comprehensive reevaluation of the current
definition of ``technical debt'' used by the Department of
Defense and develop a technical debt classification that
adequately reflects different types of technical debt,
including application, physical infrastructure, architecture,
and documentation components.
(c) Framework Components.--
(1) Integration requirement.--The Secretary of
Defense shall ensure the framework developed under
subsection (a) provides for integration of technical
debt considerations into existing management processes
and structures of the Department of Defense relating to
resourcing and programmatic decisions for existing or
proposed information technology systems, services, or
related programs of record.
(2) Metrics.--The framework developed under
subsection (a) shall include--
(A) baseline measurement for technical debt
for a specific technology or program;
(B) objectives for technical debt reduction;
and
(C) consolidated metrics for Department of
Defense-wide use, including outcome-based
metrics for assessing operational and financial
impacts.
(3) Process integration.--The framework developed
under subsection (a) shall use existing governance
structures for overseeing information technology
investments.
(4) Minimum requirements.--The framework developed
under subsection (a) shall--
(A) establish methods for identifying and
evaluating technical debt;
(B) integrate technical debt management into
the planning, programming, budgeting, and
execution process, as well as information
technology governance bodies;
(C) establish prioritization approaches based
on mission effects;
(D) develop mechanisms for identifying gaps
in resourcing and funding required to resolve
technical debt; and
(E) define organizational responsibilities
for remediating assessed technical debt of a
program or system.
(5) Implementation.--The Secretary of Defense shall
implement the framework developed under subsection (a)
not later than October 1, 2026, to support the
planning, programming, budgeting, and execution process
for the budget justification materials to be submitted
to Congress in support of the Department of Defense, as
submitted with the budget of the President for fiscal
year 2027 under section 1105(a) of title 31, United
States Code.
(d) Budget Materials.--
(1) Justification requirements.--Beginning with the
fiscal year 2027 budget request, the Secretary of
Defense shall ensure that, for each fiscal year, the
budget justification materials to be submitted to
Congress in support of the budget of the Department of
Defense (as submitted with the budget of the President
under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code)
include--
(A) technical debt status assessments;
(B) planned investments in physical devices,
networks, and personnel, including training to
develop skills, to transition to new
technologies and resolve technical debt;
(C) risk assessments of remaining gaps in the
investments by the Department of Defense and
the military departments required to resolve
the technical debt of the Department; and
(D) alignment with modernization priorities.
(2) Program alignment.--The Secretary of Defense
shall ensure Defense planning guidance and program
objective memoranda address the resolution of funding
requirements associated with resolution of technical
debt.
(e) Congressional Briefing.--Not later than September 15,
2026, the Secretary shall provide to the congressional defense
committees a briefing on the implementation and effectiveness
of the framework developed under subsection (a).
(f) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``information technology'' has the
meaning given such term in section 11101 of title 40,
United States Code.
(2) The term ``technical debt'' means design or
implementation constructs that are expedient in the
short-term, but that set up a technical context that
can make a future change costlier or impossible, as
defined in Department of Defense Instruction 5000.87,
dated October 2, 2020, or successor instruction.
SEC. 1504. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE DATA ONTOLOGY GOVERNANCE WORKING
GROUP.
(a) Establishment.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall
establish a working group to develop and implement a
common data ontology and governance structure across
the Department of Defense.
(2) Designation.--The working group established under
to paragraph (1) shall be known as the ``Department of
Defense Data Ontology Governance Working Group'' (in
this section the ``Working Group'').
(3) Use of existing structures.--
(A) In general.--Notwithstanding paragraph
(1), the Secretary of Defense may designate an
existing forum, council, or organizational body
to serve as the Working Group if such entity
satisfies the requirements of subsections (b)
and (c).
(B) Rule of construction.--For the purposes
of this section, a forum, council, or
organizational body designated under
subparagraph (A) is deemed to be a working
group established by the Secretary of Defense
under paragraph (1).
(b) Purpose.--The purpose of the Working Group is to inform
and to progress the Department of Defense's foundational data
ontology work by developing and implementing domain-specific
data ontologies and governance structures across the Department
of Defense to expand data interoperability, enhance information
sharing, and enable more effective decision making throughout
the Department.
(c) Membership.--The Working Group shall consist of--
(1) the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence
Officer of the Department of Defense;
(2) the Chief Information Officer of the Department
of Defense;
(3) the Chief Data Officers of the Department of
Defense;
(4) the Chief Information Officers of the military
departments and the combatant commands;
(5) such representatives from defense intelligence
elements as the Secretary of Defense considers
appropriate;
(6) the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
Engineering and the service acquisition executive for
each military department; and
(7) such other officers or employees of the
Department of Defense as the Secretary considers
appropriate.
(d) Duties.--The Working Group shall--
(1) coordinate with and build upon any existing data
ontology development efforts for foundational data
ontologies within the Department of Defense and the
intelligence community (as defined in section 3 of the
National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003)) to
ensure complementary and nonduplicative efforts;
(2) incorporate Department-wide data and data from
defense intelligence elements into the development of
domain-specific data ontologies Department-wide;
(3) develop and maintain domain-specific data
ontologies that address functional areas within the
Department;
(4) establish a process to identify and designate
functional area leads responsible for leading the
development, review, approval, and respective guidance
of domain-specific data ontologies for the functional
areas of such elements;
(5) develop a structure for governing data ontologies
of the Department that includes--
(A) a centralized, accessible repository for
domain-specific data ontologies of the
Department;
(B) clear ownership and role definitions for
data ontology management, including authorities
regarding access and modification;
(C) standardized governance procedures for
updating, reviewing, and maintaining the data
ontologies;
(D) adherence to established data ontology
engineering principles that promote
interoperability and reusability across
domains;
(E) infrastructure requirements that include
on premises, multi-cloud and hybrid
environments;
(F) access to information networks that are
on all classification levels; and
(G) integration of domain-specific ontologies
with existing Department data management
practices and systems.
(e) Functional Area Leads.--
(1) Selection criteria.--In designating functional
area leads under subsection (d)(4), the Working Group
shall select individuals who possess extensive subject
matter expertise in their respective functional areas
and maintain substantial equities or responsibilities
within the functional area.
(2) Representation.--The Working Group shall
designate functional area leads under subsection (d)(4)
in a manner that ensures appropriate representation
across the Department of Defense, including the
military departments, combatant commands, defense
agencies, and field activities.
(3) Responsibilities.--Each functional area lead
designated under subsection (d)(4) shall be responsible
for--
(A) leading the development and maintenance
of domain-specific data ontologies within the
functional areas for which such entity is
designated as the functional area lead;
(B) reviewing and approving domain-specific
data ontology elements specific to such
functional areas;
(C) ensuring alignment between domain-
specific data ontologies specific to such
functional areas and the enterprise-wide
foundational data ontology;
(D) developing guidance specific to such
domain-specific data ontologies for data
ontology implementation; and
(E) serving as the authoritative source for
knowledge on domains in such functional areas
within the data ontology governance structure.
(f) Timeline and Deliverables.--
(1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense shall
ensure that the Working Group is established pursuant
to subsection (a) not later than June 1, 2026, and the
Working Group shall remain in effect for a period of
not less than 5 years beginning on the date of the
establishment of the Working Group, unless the
Secretary determines that it is necessary to transition
the Working Group into a permanent organization.
(2) Functional area lead designation.--Not later than
August 1, 2026, the Working Group shall identify and
designate functional area leads in accordance with
subsections (d)(4) and (e).
(3) Department-level policy.--Not later than June 1,
2027, the Working Group shall develop and distribute a
Department of Defense-wide policy on the data ontology
governance structure, including guidelines for the
development, maintenance, and integration of domain-
specific ontologies.
(4) Implementation.--Not later than June 1, 2028, the
Working Group shall implement the governance structure
developed under subsection (d)(5).
(g) Briefing and Report.--
(1) Briefing.--Not later than July 1, 2027, the
Working Group shall provide to the congressional
defense committees a briefing on progress of the
Working Group in carrying out this section.
(2) Report.--Not later than June 30, 2028, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a report on the implementation of
the data ontology governance structure, including the
status of the implementation of such structure for
domain-specific ontologies, and recommendations for
sustainment and further development.
(h) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``data ontology'' means a formal,
structured representation and categorization of data
elements, their properties, and the relationships
between them within an information system or knowledge
domain that enables consistent interpretation,
integration, and analysis of data across different
systems and users.
(2) The term ``Defense intelligence element'' has the
meaning given such term in section 429 of title 10,
United States Code.
(3) The term ``domain-specific data ontology'' means
a data ontology that is specific to a particular
functional areas within the Department of Defense.
(4) The term ``foundational data ontology'' means a
top-level, domain-independent data ontology that
establishes universal categories and primitives
applicable across information systems and upon which
domain-specific ontologies are based.
(5) The term ``functional area'' means a specialized
functional, operational, or subject-matter areas within
the Department.
(6) The terms ``military department'' and ``service
acquisition executive'' have the meanings given such
terms, respectively, in title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 1505. FUTURE FORCE EMPLOYMENT CONCEPTS DEVELOPMENT TABLETOP
EXERCISES.
(a) Tabletop Exercises Required.--Not later than September 1,
2026, the Secretary of Defense shall, acting through the
covered officials, conduct one or more tabletop exercises to
develop and evaluate concepts for operational employment of
cyber capabilities by cyber forces of the Department of Defense
under development that would be implemented after the period
covered by the most recent future-years defense program
submitted to Congress under section 221 of title 10, United
States Code and the implementation of the revised force
generation model established under section 1533(c) of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public
Law 117-263; 10 U.S.C. 167b(c)).
(b) Tabletop Exercise Elements.--The tabletop exercises
required under subsection (a) shall--
(1) evaluate of future force employment concepts of
the cyber forces of the Department of Defense,
including--
(A) identifying and assessing additional
elements of the Cyber Operations Force in
various geographic combatant command
operational scenarios to provide tactical-level
effects, or integration with non-cyber tactical
units, using radio-frequency enabled cyber or
other off-net cyber operations techniques;
(B) assessing new or novel formations outside
of the current construction of the Cyber
Mission Force; and
(C) experimenting with other doctrine,
organization, training, materiel, leadership
and education, personnel, facilities, and
policy approaches for cyber activities and
operations or other non-kinetic actions that
include cyber actions outside of the current
approach of the Cyber Mission Force for on-net
operations; and
(2) assess different models for command and control
for such future force employment concepts, including
integrating asscoaited cyber forces into non-cyber
units of the Department of Defense on a temporary, or
permanent basis.
(c) Report Required.--Not later than January 1, 2027, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on
the results and findings from the tabletop exercises conducted
under subsection (a) and include the recommendations of the
Secretary, if any, regarding matters described in subsections
(a) and (b).
(d) Definition of Covered Officials.--In this section, the
term ``covered officials'' means--
(1) the Secretaries of the military departments;
(2) the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber
Policy; and
(3) the Commander of United States Cyber Command.
SEC. 1506. OCCUPATIONAL RESILIENCY OF THE CYBER MISSION FORCE.
(a) Requirement.--Beginning not later than one year after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of
Defense for Personnel and Readiness and the Under Secretary of
Defense for Policy, in coordination with the Principal Cyber
Advisors of the military departments and the Commander of the
United States Cyber Command, shall jointly carry out an
initiative to understand and address occupational resiliency
challenges at the duty locations of the Cyber Mission Force by
ensuring that--
(1) behavioral health professionals are assigned to
the operating locations of United States Cyber Command
and the Cyber Mission Force; and
(2) each such professional holds the security
clearance necessary to provide treatment to the members
of the Armed Forces assigned at such duty locations.
(b) Annual Briefings.--On an annual basis during the three-
year period beginning on the date on which the initiative under
subsection (a) commences, the Under Secretary of Defense for
Personnel and Readiness and the Assistant Secretary of Defense
for Cyber Policy shall jointly provide to the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a
briefing on the following:
(1) The status of carrying out such initiative.
(2) Validation of the security clearances held by
behavioral health professionals assigned under such
subsection.
(3) An analysis of clinical acuity being treated by
such professionals.
(4) Identified challenges to carrying out such
initiative.
(5) Efforts to improve the awareness by members of
the Armed Forces assigned to the Cyber Mission Force
with respect to the availability of appropriately
cleared behavioral health professionals who can treat
such members.
(6) Any other information the Under Secretary or the
Assistant Secretary determines appropriate.
(c) Occupational Resiliency Challenges Defined.--In this
section, the term ``occupational resiliency challenges'' means
behavioral health challenges relating to an occupation and
work-related stress.
SEC. 1507. PROHIBITION ON THE ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN CYBER ASSESSMENT
CAPABILITIES FOR TEST AND EVALUATION.
(a) Prohibition.--The Secretary of Defense may not take any
action to divest, consolidate, or curtail any current cyber
assessment capabilities or red teams certified by the National
Security Agency supporting operational test and evaluation for
programs of the Department of Defense unless, prior to taking
such action, the Secretary submits to the congressional defense
committees the certification described in subsection (b) with
respect to such action.
(b) Certification.-- The certification described in this
subsection with respect to an action described in subsection
(a) is a certification that the decision to take such action
and the analysis related to operational effects on users of
cyber assessment capabilities provided by the Director of
Operational Test and Evaluation of such action comply with the
applicable requirements under section 4173(c)(1)(B) of title
10, United States Code, and which includes the following:
(1) The analytic basis for making the decision to
take such action, including any cost, workload, and
workforce requirements, as well as any analysis related
to operational effects on users of cyber assessment
capabilities provided by the Director of Operational
Test and Evaluation of such action.
(2) An independent review by the Director of Cost
Assessment and Program Evaluation of all the analysis
included in the certification under paragraph (1).
(3) A comprehensive plan to sustain the critical
cyber assessment capabilities for test and evaluation
currently managed by the Director of Operational Test
and Evaluation while transitioning such capabilities to
another element of the Department of Defense or, if
supporting analyses identify the elements of the
Department to which such capabilities are proposed to
be transferred, a plan for the transition of such
capabilities to such elements, including a timeline for
such transfer and measures to ensure no reductions in
such capabilities during such transition.
(4) A detailed assessment of the funding requirements
for maintaining and enhancing cyber assessment
capabilities for test and evaluation of the Department
of Defense, including how these funding requirements
will be incorporated into annual budget request
documents of the Department of Defense.
(5) A review of staffing, tools, and specialized
resources required to support cyber operational test
and evaluation across major defense acquisition
programs (as defined in section 4201 of title 10,
United States Code) and information technology programs
of the Department of Defense .
(6) A summary of the efforts of the Department of
Defense to integrate intelligence-informed threat data
into operational cyber testing, including any legal or
technical barriers to such integration and proposed
solutions to such barriers.
(7) A plan to improve coordination and information-
sharing between cyber operational test and evaluation
stakeholders, the United States Cyber Command, and the
intelligence community (as defined in section 3(4) of
the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003(4)))
following the transition described in paragraph (3).
(8) Proposed metrics for evaluating mission effects
in contested cyber environments that are in accordance
with guidance issued by the Director of Operational
Test and Evaluation, titled ``Cyber Operational Test
and Evaluation Guidebook'' and dated January 31, 2025.
(9) An assessment of the effectiveness and future
needs of cyber assessment programs of the Department of
Defense, including an identification of any current or
future requirements of such programs for resources that
are or are projected to not be met.
SEC. 1508. PROHIBITION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS TO MODIFY AUTHORITIES
OF THE COMMANDER OF UNITED STATES CYBER COMMAND.
(a) Prohibition.--None of the funds authorized to be
appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal
year 2026 for the Department of Defense, may be obligated or
expended to reduce or diminish the responsibilities,
authorities, or organizational oversight of the Commander of
United States Cyber Command from those in effect on June 1,
2025.
(b) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be
construed to--
(1) prohibit the implementation of initiatives
pursuant to section 1533 of the James M. Inhofe
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
(Public Law 117-263; 10 U.S.C. 167b); or
(2) prohibit necessary adjustments to the
organizational structure or cyber operations
authorities under section 394 of title 10, United
States Code, of the United States Cyber Command that
meet critical mission requirements, as directed by the
Secretary of Defense or the Chairman of the Joint
Chiefs of Staff, if--
(A) such adjustments do not diminish the
capabilities of the United States Cyber Command
to provide cyber effects or pose unacceptable
risk to the operational effectiveness of the
United States Cyber Command; and
(B) the Secretary of Defense provides to the
congressional defense committees a written
notification of such adjustments not later than
30 days before implementing such adjustments.
SEC. 1509. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE COMBINED JOINT
ALL-DOMAIN COMMAND AND CONTROL INITIATIVE.
Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for research,
development, test, and evaluation, Defense-wide, for the Joint
Staff and the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer
for the Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control
initiative, not more than 90 percent may be obligated or
expended until the Secretary of Defense provides to the
congressional defense committees a framework for such
initiative that helps guide investments and measures progress
for the initiative, as recommended by the Comptroller General
of the United States in the report of the Comptroller General
titled ``Defense Command and Control: Further Progress Hinges
on Establishing a Comprehensive Framework'' (GAO-25-106454).
Subtitle B--Cybersecurity
SEC. 1511. SECURE MOBILE PHONES FOR SENIOR OFFICIALS AND PERSONNEL
PERFORMING SENSITIVE FUNCTIONS.
(a) In General.--Beginning not later than 90 days after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
ensure that each wireless mobile phone the Department of
Defense provides to a senior official of the Department or any
other employee of the Department who performs sensitive
national security functions, as determined by the Secretary,
and all related telecommunications services are acquired under
contracts or other agreements that require the enhanced
cybersecurity protections described in subsection (b).
(b) Protections Described.--The enhanced cybersecurity
protections described in this subsection enhanced cybersecurity
protections for wireless mobile phones and related
telecommunication services that includes--
(1) encryption of data on the wireless mobile phones
and of all telecommunications to and from the wireless
mobile phones through such telecommunication services;
(2) capabilities to mitigate or obfuscate persistent
device identifiers, including periodic rotation of
network or hardware identifiers to reduce the risk of
inappropriate tracking of the activity or location of
the wireless mobile phones; and
(3) the capability to continuously monitor the
wireless mobile phones.
(c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the enactment of
this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report containing--
(1) a list of the contracts or other agreements
entered into pursuant to subsection (a);
(2) the criteria used by the Secretary to determine
which employees of the Department of Defense performs
sensitive national security functions for the purposes
of subsection (a), and the total number of such
employees; and
(3) the total costs of wireless mobile phones and
telecommunication services required by subsection (a).
SEC. 1512. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING SECURITY IN THE
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
(a) Cybersecurity Policy for Artificial Intelligence and
Machine Learning Use.--Not later than 180 days after the date
of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in
consultation with other appropriate Federal agencies, shall
develop and implement a Department of Defense-wide policy for
the cybersecurity and associated governance of artificial
intelligence and machine learning systems and applications, as
well as the models for artificial intelligence and machine
learning used in national defense applications.
(b) Policy Elements.--The policy required under subsection
(a) shall address the following:
(1) Protection against security threats specific to
artificial intelligence and machine learning, including
model serialization attacks, model tampering, data
leakage, adversarial prompt injection, model
extraction, model jailbreaks, and supply chain attacks.
(2) Use of cybersecurity measures throughout the life
cycle of systems using artificial intelligence or
machine learning.
(3) Adoption of industry-recognized frameworks to
guide the development and implementation of artificial
intelligence and machine learning security best
practices.
(4) Standards for governance, testing, auditing, and
monitoring of systems using artificial intelligence and
machine learning to ensure the integrity and resilience
of such systems against corruption and unauthorized
manipulation.
(5) Training requirements for the workforce of the
Department of Defense to ensure personnel are prepared
to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities that are
specific to artificial intelligence and machine
learning.
(c) Review and Report.--
(1) Review.--The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a
comprehensive review to identify and assess the
effectiveness of the artificial intelligence and
machine learning cybersecurity and associated
governance practices of the Department of Defense.
(2) Report.--
(A) In general.--Not later than August 31,
2026, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
the Committees on Armed Services of the House
of Representatives and the Senate a report on
the findings of the review conducted under
paragraph (1).
(B) Contents.--The report required under
subparagraph (A) shall include--
(i) an assessment of the current
security practices for artificial
intelligence and machine learning
across the Department of Defense;
(ii) an assessment of the
cybersecurity risks posed by the use of
authorized and unauthorized artificial
intelligence software, including models
developed by companies headquartered in
or operating from foreign countries of
concern, by the Department;
(iii) an identification of gaps in
the existing security measures of the
Department related to threats specific
to the use of artificial intelligence
and machine learning;
(iv) an analysis of the potential of
security management, access, and
runtime capabilities for artificial
intelligence in the commercial sector
for use by the Department to defend
systems using artificial intelligence
from threats, minimize data exposure
resulting from the use of such systems,
and maintain the trustworthiness of
applications of the Department that use
artificial intelligence;
(v) an evaluation of the alignment of
the policies of the Department with
industry frameworks;
(vi) recommend actions to enhance the
security, integrity, and governance of
artificial intelligence and machine
learning models used by the Department;
and
(vii) an identification of any
additional authorities, resources, or
legislative actions required for the
Department to effectively implement
artificial intelligence and machine
learning model security policy required
by subsection (a).
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The terms ``artificial intelligence'' and
``machine learning'' have the meanings given such
terms, respectively, in section 5001 of the National
Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 (15
U.S.C. 9401).
SEC. 1513. PHYSICAL AND CYBERSECURITY PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS.
(a) Security Framework.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall
develop a framework for the implementation of
cybersecurity and physical security standards and best
practices relating to covered artificial intelligence
and machine learning technologies to mitigate risks to
the Department of Defense from the use of such
technologies.
(2) Coverage of relevant aspects of security.--The
framework developed under paragraph (1) shall cover all
relevant aspects of the security of artificial
intelligence and machine learning systems of the
Department of Defense, including the following:
(A) Risk posed to and by the workforce of the
Department of Defense, including insider threat
risks.
(B) Training and workforce development
requirements, including with respect to the
following:
(i) Artificial intelligence security
awareness.
(ii) Artificial intelligence-specific
threats and vulnerabilities.
(iii) Development of a continuum of
professional development and education
of artificial intelligence security
expertise.
(C) Risks to the supply chains of such
systems, including counterfeit parts or data
poisoning risks.
(D) Risks relating to adversarial tampering
with artificial intelligence systems.
(E) Risks relating to the unintended exposure
or theft of artificial intelligence systems or
data.
(F) Security posture management practices,
including governance of security measures,
continuous monitoring, and incident reporting
procedures.
(G) An evaluation of commercially available
platforms for continuous monitoring and
assessment of such systems.
(3) Risk-based framework.--The framework developed
under paragraph (1) shall be risk-based, including
security that is proportional to the national security
or foreign policy risks posed by the covered artificial
intelligence and machine learning technology being
stolen or tampered with.
(4) Use of existing frameworks.--To the maximum
extent feasible, the framework developed under
paragraph (1) shall--
(A) draw on existing cybersecurity reference
documents, including the NIST Special
Publication 800 series; and
(B) be implemented as an extension or
augmentation of existing cybersecurity
frameworks developed by the Department of
Defense, including the Cybersecurity Maturity
Model Certification framework.
(5) Addressing extreme security risks.--
(A) Highly capable cyber threat actors.--The
framework developed under paragraph (1) shall
prioritize the most highly capable artificial
intelligence systems that may be of highest
interest to cyber threat actors, based on risk
assessments and threat reporting.
(B) Security levels.--The Secretary shall
ensure that the framework developed under
paragraph (1) imposes requirements for security
on contractors that are designed to mitigate
the cyberesecurity risks posed by the cyber
threat actors described in subparagraph (A),
with the most stringent security requirements
under such frameworks providing protection that
is similar to the protection offered by
national security systems (as defined in
section 3552(b)(6) of title 44, United States
Code).
(C) General design with specific
components.--To the extent feasible, any
additional security requirements developed
pursuant to subparagraph (B) shall be designed
generally for all software systems of the
Department of Defense, but may contain
components designed specifically for highly
capable artificial intelligence systems.
(b) Security Requirements.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall amend
the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement,
or take other similar action, to require covered
entities to implement the best practices described in
subsection (a) under the framework developed under such
subsection.
(2) Risk-based rules.--Any requirements implemented
pursuant to paragraph (1) shall, to the extent
practicable, be narrowly tailored to the specific
covered artificial intelligence and machine learning
technologies developed, deployed, stored, or hosted by
a covered entity, and shall be calibrated accordingly
to the different tasks involved in development,
deployment, storage, or hosting of components of such
covered artificial intelligence and machine learning
technologies.
(3) Cost-benefit consideration.--
(A) In general.--In carrying out paragraph
(1), the Secretary of Defense shall--
(i) consider the costs and benefits
to the Department of Defense and to the
national security and technological
leadership of the United States, of
imposing security requirements on
covered entities; and
(ii) to the extent feasible, design
the requirements implemented pursuant
to such paragraph to allow for trade
space analysis by the Department in a
transparent manner between competing
requirements in order to minimize the
costs and maximize the benefits of such
requirements.
(B) Weighing costs of slowing down
development.--In carrying out subparagraph (A),
the Secretary shall weigh the costs of slowing
the development and deployment of artificial
intelligence and machine learning against the
benefits of mitigating national security risks
and potential security risks to the Department
of Defense from using commercial software for
imposing additional physical or cybersecurity
requirements for such systems.
(c) Private Sector Collaboration.--In carrying out the
requirements of subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall
seek to collaborate with industry and academia in the
development of the framework under such subsection using a
process for consultation that uses a new or existing mechanism
for public-private partnerships.
(d) Implementation Plan.--The framework required by
subsection (a)(1) shall include a detailed plan for the
implementation of the framework that--
(1) establishes timelines and milestones for
achieving the objectives outlined in the framework;
(2) identifies resource requirements and funding
mechanisms; and
(3) provides metrics for measuring progress and
effectiveness.
(e) Reporting Requirements.--Not later than 180 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall
submit to the congressional defense committees an update on the
status of implementation of the requirements of this section.
(f) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``artificial intelligence'' has the
meaning given such term in 238(g) of the John S. McCain
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
(Public Law 115-232; 10 U.S.C. 4061 note prec.).
(2) The term ``covered artificial intelligence and
machine learning technology'' means an artificial
intelligence or machine learning system acquired by the
Department of Defense or an element of the Department
and all associated components involved in the
development and deployment lifecycle of such system,
including source code, numerical parameters (including
model weights) of the trained artificial intelligence
or machine learning system, details of any methods and
algorithms used to develop such system, data used in
the development of such system, and software used for
evaluating the trustworthiness of the artificial
intelligence or machine learning system during
development or deployment.
(3) The term ``covered entity'' means an entity that
enters into a contract or other agreement with the
Department of Defense under which such entity engages
in the development, deployment, storage, or hosting of
one or more covered artificial intelligence and machine
learning technologies.
SEC. 1514. COLLABORATIVE CYBERSECURITY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM.
(a) Program Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall
establish and carry out program under which the Secretary shall
seek to collaborate with academic institutions to develop
cybersecurity educational programs at such institutions,
including by establishing curriculum standards, developing
competencies in cybersecurity at such institutions, promoting
community outreach regarding participation in such educational
programs, integrating best practices across such educational
programs, and advancing solutions to challenges in addressing
educational needs with respect to cyber.
(b) Consultation Requirements.--In carrying out the program
under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall--
(1) consult with the Director of the National
Security Agency, the Director of the Cybersecurity and
Infrastructure Security Agency of the Department of
Homeland Security, the Director of the National
Institute of Standards and Technology, the Director of
the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Director
of the National Science Foundation, to ensure that the
cyber education programs and educational resource
development efforts and programs of the Federal
Government do not compete or conflict with each other;
(2) consult with the heads of other appropriate
Federal agencies and representatives of appropriate
private sector entities, academic institutions, and
other organizations as determined necessary by the
Secretary; and
(3) manage instructional and participatory
opportunities available through the efforts, programs,
initiatives, and investments accounted for in the
report required under section 1649 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public
Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1758).
(c) Designations.--
(1) In general.--In carrying out the program under
subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall
designate academic institutions that meet the standards
established under such program in one or more of cyber
defense, cyber operations, and cyber research.
(2) Criteria.--The Secretary of Defense shall make
the designations under paragraph (1) based on the
following:
(A) Academic requirements and best practices
identified by the Secretary of Defense in
consultation with Departments and Agencies
enabling the development of educational
programs reflecting the full range of cyber
work roles specified in the Defense Cyber
Workforce Framework, the National Initiative on
Cyber Education Workforce Framework for Cyber
published by the National Institute of
Standards and Technology in NIST Special
Publication 800-181, Revision 5, or any
successor framework.
(B) Criteria and requirements for the
academic institution emphasizing the following:
(i) Outreach to the surrounding
community of the academic institution.
(ii) Leadership in contributing to
the development of a national cyber
workforce, including cultivating
educational institution faculty and
research leaders.
(iii) Leadership in the development
of educational and performance
expectations for cyber professionals,
including through curriculum and degree
offerings to prepare future cyber
professionals of all knowledge and
skill levels.
(iv) Demonstrated commitment to
implementing cyber best practices
within the academic institution across
academic disciplines.
(v) Demonstrated commitment to
seeking solutions to challenges in
addressing Federal, State, local,
territorial, and Tribal-level needs.
(vi) Regional accreditation from one
of the six regional accrediting
agencies recognized by the Department
of Education providing external review
to assure quality and ongoing
improvement.
(C) Increasing collaboration within the cyber
education community to support development and
sharing of educational materials and
curriculum.
(D) Increasing collaboration with private
sector entities and government employers at the
Federal, State, local, territorial, and Tribal
levels to further define workforce requirements
and assist in defining academic requirements to
prepare students for the field of cyber.
(d) Metrics and Report.--
(1) Metrics.--The Secretary of Defense shall--
(A) collaborate with the individuals
described in subsection (b)(1) to identify
metrics and annual data reporting requirements
necessary to assess the degree to which the
program established under subsection (a) is
meeting the objectives of such program; and
(B) ensure adequate data and best practices
are made available to the individuals described
in subsection (b)(1) to measure the efficacy of
such program and the benefits provided by such
program to individuals participating in such
program and to the Department of Defense
compared to costs of such program paid by
academic institutions participating in such
program and sponsors of such program.
(2) Annual report.--Not later than one year after the
date of the enactment of this Act, and annually
thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
Congress a report on the benefits provided by the
program established under subsection (a) to individuals
participating in such program and to the Department
compared to costs of such program paid by academic
institutions participating in such program and sponsors
of such program.
(e) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to--
(1) supersede the statutory responsibilities or
authorities of any head of a departments or agencies of
the Federal Government; or
(2) authorize the appropriation of additional amounts
for the program established under subsection (a).
(f) Academic Institution Defined.--The term ``academic
institution'' means--
(1) an institution of higher education (as defined in
section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20
U.S.C. 1002)) in the United States that conducts
research sponsored by the Department of Defense; or
(2) a senior military college (as defined in section
2111a(f) of title 10, United States Code).
SEC. 1515. INCORPORATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CONSIDERATIONS INTO
CYBERSECURITY TRAINING.
Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of
this Act, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Chief
Information Officer of the Department of Defense, shall revise
the mandatory training on cybersecurity for members of the
Armed Forces and civilian employees of the Department of
Defense to include content related to the unique cybersecurity
challenges posed by the use of artificial intelligence.
Subtitle C--Information Technology and Data Management
SEC. 1521. ACCOUNTABILITY OF THE AUTHORIZATION TO OPERATE PROCESSES.
Section 1522 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 10 U.S.C. 2223 note) is
amended--
(1) in subsection (b)(2)--
(A) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``and''
at the end;
(B) in subparagraph (D), by striking the
period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
subparagraph:
``(E) defines Department of Defense-wide,
mandatory timelines for activities performed by
authorizing officials with respect to an
Authorization to Operate for cloud-hosted
platforms, services, and applications.'';
(2) in subsection (b)(3), by striking ``subsection
(a)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1)'';
(3) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection
(d);
(4) by inserting after subsection (b) the following
new subsection:
``(c) Expedited Processing.--
``(1) Processes required.--Not later than 180 days
after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the
Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense,
in coordination with the Chief Information Officers of
the military departments, shall provide to each element
of the Department of Defense with Authorization to
Operate responsibilities guidance on, and direct each
such element to develop and implement, one or more
processes to expedite the granting of Authorizations to
Operate and, where applicable, related appeals.
``(2) Criteria for expedited review.--The processes
implemented by an element of the Department of Defense
under paragraph (1) shall provide for expedited review
of a request for an Authorization to Operate if--
``(A) such Authorization to Operate is for an
information system of such element; and
``(B) the request for such Authorization to
Operate was appropriately submitted to the
authorizing official for such Authorization to
Operate and--
``(i) the final determination whether
to grant such Authorization to Operate
as has been pending before such
authorizing official for not fewer than
180 days without resolution;
``(ii) if a mechanism for appealing a
determination by an authorizing
official with respect to such
Authorization to Operate exists, such
an appeal has been pending before such
authorizing official for not fewer than
90 days without response; or
``(iii) any other circumstances
identified by the Chief Information
Officer of the Department of Defense in
the policy established under paragraph
(1) that demonstrate unreasonable delay
or impediment to the Authorization to
Operate process.
``(3) Elements.--The process for expedited appeals
developed under paragraph (1) shall include--
``(A) clearly defined timelines for
resolution of the expedited review of the
appeal, not to exceed 45 days from the date the
expedited review is requested;
``(B) requirements for a written
justification when such timelines cannot be
met; and
``(C) tracking and reporting mechanisms to
monitor compliance with such timelines.''; and
(5) by amending subsection (d), as so redesignated,
to read as follows:
``(d) Reports.--
``(1) Implementation status.--
``(A) Secretary report.--Not later than 120
days after the date of the enactment of this
Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
the congressional defense committees a report
on the status of the implementation of
subsections (a) and (b).
``(B) Chief information officer report.--Not
later than July 1, 2026, the Chief Information
Officer of the Department of Defense shall
submit to the congressional defense committees
a report on the status of the implementation of
subsections (c).
``(2) Biannual report.--
``(A) In general.--Not later than six months
after the date of the enactment of this
subsection, and every six months thereafter
under October 1, 2031, the Secretary of
Defense, in coordination with the Chief
Information Officer of the Department of
Defense and the Chief Information Officers of
the military departments, shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report on
the activities under this section in the six-
month period ending on the date of the
submission of such report.
``(B) Contents.--Each report required under
subparagraph (A) shall include, for the period
covered by such report--
``(i) the number of new
Authorizations to Operate issued;
``(ii) the number of requests for an
Authorization to Operate that were
submitted with complete and sufficient
documentation to the appropriate
authorizing official;
``(iii) the number of requests for
Authorizations to Operate that were
denied;
``(iv) the number of requests for
Authorizations to Operate that were
escalated to the process implemented
under subsection (c), disaggregated by
escalations--
``(I) to the Chief
Information Officer of the
Department of Defense; and
``(II) to the Chief
Information Officer of each
military department;
``(v) the number of requests
described in clause (iv) that were
resolved, disaggregated by
resolutions--
``(I) by the Chief
Information Officer of the
Department of Defense; and
``(II) by the Chief
Information Officer of each
military department;
``(vi) the average time required for
a capability to receive an
Authorization to Operate, disaggregated
each element of the Department
responsible for evaluating the request
for the Authorization to Operate;
``(vii) the number of Authorizations
to Operate issued pursuant to the
policy required by subsection (b);
``(viii) the number of requested
reciprocal Authorizations to Operate
denied due to insufficiency of
supporting evidence, along with a
narrative summary of the primary
reasons for such denials;
``(ix) a narrative summary of any
recurring deficiencies in the materials
required for system authorization under
the Risk Management Framework;
``(x) recommendations to refine the
Risk Management Framework and the
Authority to Operate process, including
opportunities to define, implement, and
validate security controls at a higher
organizational level so that
subordinate systems may rely on those
controls without duplicative
implementation or assessment; and
``(xi) an evaluation of the training,
standards, and qualification
requirements for authorizing
officials.''.
SEC. 1522. ANNUAL REPORT ON DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE UNIFIED DATALINK
STRATEGY.
Section 1527 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 2223 note) is
amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection
(d); and
(2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following
new subsection:
``(c) Annual Reports.--Not later than 180 days after the date
of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2026, and not less frequently than once each year
thereafter through December 31, 2032, the Secretary of Defense
shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an
annual report on the implementation of the strategy.''.
Subtitle D--Artificial Intelligence
SEC. 1531. MODIFICATION OF HIGH-PERFORMANCE COMPUTING ROADMAP.
Section 1532(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2025 (10 U.S.C. 4001) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``, including
dedicated computing assets owned and maintained by the
Department of Defense and commercial cloud services and
other infrastructure-as-a-service services'' before the
period at the end;
(2) in paragraph (2)--
(A) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as
subparagraph (D); and
(B) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the
following new subparagraph (C):
``(C) For each data center to be built or
expanded on a military installation, an
estimate, to the degree that the Secretary
determines that providing such an estimate will
not delay the submittal of the triennial update
required by paragraph (3), of the additional
resource usage resulting from building or
expanding such data center, including--
``(i) an estimate of the increased
footprint for physical space needs;
``(ii) assessments of projected
electricity and water usage
requirements for such data center;
``(iii) anticipated effects on the
installation and the surrounding
community resulting from the increased
power, water, and other resource needs
of such data center, including measures
to mitigate any potential adverse
effects on military installations; and
``(iv) strategies to prevent
disruptions to local public utility
services and to ensure resilience of
the community in which the military
installation resides and in which the
data center is being built, including
consultation with local, State, and
Federal agencies to align
infrastructure planning with broader
needs of such community.''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(3) Triennial updates.--Not later than March 1,
2027, and not later than March 1 of every third year
thereafter until March 1, 2033, the Secretary shall
update the roadmap required by paragraph (1) and submit
to the congressional defense committees the updated
roadmap.''.
SEC. 1532. GUIDANCE AND PROHIBITION ON USE OF CERTAIN ARTIFICIAL
INTELLIGENCE.
(a) Guidance and Prohibitions.--
(1) Exclusion and removal from department systems and
devices.--Except as provided in subsection (b), not
later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of
this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall require the
exclusion and removal of covered artificial
intelligence from the systems and devices of the
Department of Defense.
(2) Consideration of guidance for department systems
and devices.--Not later than 30 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense
shall consider issuing Department of Defense-wide
guidance to exclude and remove from systems and devices
of the Department artificial intelligence developed by
a covered artificial intelligence company which the
Secretary determines poses a risk to national security.
(3) Prohibition for contractors.--
(A) Use of covered artificial intelligence.--
Except as provided in subsection (b), not later
than 30 days after the date of enactment of
this Act, no contractor may, during the period
of performance of such contractor under a
contract with the Department of Defense, use
covered artificial intelligence with respect to
the performance of a contract with the
Department.
(B) Use of artificial intelligence developed
by a covered artificial intelligence company.--
Except as provided in subsection (b), if the
Secretary of Defense issues guidance described
in paragraph (2) with respect to an artificial
intelligence described in such paragraph, no
contractor may, during the period of
performance of such contractor under a contract
with the Department of Defense, use such
artificial intelligence with respect to the
performance of a contract with the Department.
(b) Waiver.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense may waive a
prohibition under subsection (a), on a case-by-case
basis, if the Secretary determines that the waiver is
necessary--
(A) for the purpose of scientifically valid
research (as defined in section 102 of the
Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (20
U.S.C. 9501));
(B) for the purpose of evaluation, training,
testing, or other analysis needed for national
security;
(C) for the purpose of conducting counter
terrorism, counterintelligence, or other
operational military activities supporting
national security; or
(D) for the purpose of fulfilling mission
critical functions.
(2) Mitigation of risks.--If the Secretary of Defense
issues a waiver pursuant to paragraph (1), the
Secretary shall take such steps as the Secretary
considers necessary to mitigate any risks due to the
issuance of the waiver.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``artificial intelligence'' has the
meaning given such term in section 5002 of the National
Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 (15
U.S.C. 9401) and includes the systems and techniques
described in paragraphs (1) through (5) of section
238(g) of the John S. McCain National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-
232; 10 U.S.C. 4061 note prec.).
(2) The term ``covered artificial intelligence''
means--
(A) any artificial intelligence, or successor
artificial intelligence, developed by the
Chinese company DeepSeek; or
(B) any artificial intelligence, or successor
artificial intelligence, developed by High
Flyer or an entity owned by, funded by, or
supported by High Flyer or an entity with
respect to which High Flyer directly or
indirectly owns at least a 20 percent stake.
(3) The term ``covered nation'' has the meaning given
such term in section 4872 of title 10, United States
Code.
(4) The term ``covered artificial intelligence
company'' means an entity that produces or provides
artificial intelligence models or applications and--
(A) is included on--
(i) the Consolidated Screening List
maintained by the International Trade
Administration of the Department of
Commerce; or
(ii) the civil-military fusion list
maintained under section 1260H of the
William M. (Mac) Thornberry National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 10
U.S.C. 113 note);
(B) is domiciled in a covered nation; or
(C) is subject to unmitigated foreign
ownership, control, or influence by a covered
nation, as determined by the Secretary of
Defense in accordance with the National
Industrial Security Program or any successor to
such program.
SEC. 1533. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE MODEL ASSESSMENT AND OVERSIGHT.
(a) Cross-functional Team for Artificial Intelligence Model
Assessment and Oversight.--
(1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense shall,
in accordance with section 911 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-
328; 10 U.S.C. 111 note), establish a cross-functional
team for artificial intelligence model assessment and
oversight (in this section referred to as the ``Cross-
Functional Team'').
(2) Purpose.--The Cross-Functional Team shall develop
a standardized assessment framework and governance
structure to facilitate the evaluation of,
collaboration on, and enablement of the rapid
development or procurement of artificial intelligence
models employed by the Department of Defense.
(3) Composition.--
(A) Leadership.--The Chief Digital and
Artificial Intelligence Officer of the
Department of Defense shall be the head of the
Cross-Functional Team.
(B) Membership.--The Secretary of Defense
shall ensure that the Cross-Functional Team
includes representatives from--
(i) the Office of the Chief
Information Officer of the Department
of Defense;
(ii) the chief artificial
intelligence officers of the military
departments, or in the absence of such
position, the individual responsible
for leading artificial intelligence
efforts within each military
department;
(iii) the chief information officers
of the military departments;
(iv) the chief artificial
intelligence officers of the combatant
commands and the Joint Staff, or in the
absence of such position, the
individuals responsible for leading
artificial intelligence efforts within
each such command and the Joint Staff;
(v) the chief information officers of
the combatant commands and the Joint
Staff, or in the absence of such
position, the individuals responsible
for leading information technology
efforts within each such command and
the Joint Staff;
(vi) the Under Secretary of Defense
for Research and Engineering;
(vii) the service acquisition
executive of each of the military
departments; and
(viii) such other components as the
Secretary determines appropriate.
(4) Duties.--The Cross-Functional Team shall do the
following:
(A) Develop a standardized assessment
framework for artificial intelligence models
currently used by the Department of Defense.
(B) Establish Department of Defense-wide
guidelines for evaluating future artificial
intelligence models being considered for use by
the Department.
(C) Develop governance structures for the
development, assessment, testing, and
deployment of artificial intelligence models.
(D) Identify appropriate assessment levels
for the performance of artificial intelligence
models based on ultimate use case-based risk.
(E) Establish mechanisms for collaboration
between components of the Department of Defense
regarding the development, testing, assessment,
and deployment of artificial intelligence
models.
(F) Develop processes for the submission,
review, and approval of use cases for
artificial intelligence models against military
and non-military activities of the Department
of Defense.
(5) Framework content.--The standardized assessment
framework required by paragraph (2) shall include--
(A) standards for the performance of
artificial intelligence models;
(B) requirements for documentation of the
development artificial intelligence models;
(C) procedures for testing artificial
intelligence models;
(D) compliance with ethical principles
regarding the use of artificial intelligence
models;
(E) methodologies for assessing artificial
intelligence models and time periods for
validating artificial intelligence models;
(F) security requirements and compliance
requirements, including the Federal Risk and
Authorization Management Program established
under section 3608 of title 44, United States
Code;
(G) procedures for the Department of Defense
to use assessments of artificial intelligence
models conducted by Executive agencies other
than the Department to fulfill requirements
under the framework; and
(H) such other elements as the Cross-
Functional Team determines appropriate.
(b) Functional Leads for Artificial Intelligence
Application.--
(1) Designation.--The Secretary of Defense shall
designate such organizations of the Department of
Defense as the Secretary considers appropriate to serve
as functional leads for artificial intelligence
applications used by the Department.
(2) Selection criteria.--In designating functional
leads under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense
shall consider--
(A) subject matter expertise;
(B) equities in the functional area; and
(C) capability to establish assessment
standards.
(3) CDAO responsibilities.--The Chief Digital and
Artificial Intelligence Officer of the Department of
Defense shall--
(A) serve as the functional lead for business
systems of the Department of Defense using
artificial intelligence models; and
(B) provide Department-wide guidance on
commercial artificial intelligence models.
(c) Assessments of Major Artificial Intelligence Systems.--
The Secretary of Defense shall assess all major artificial
intelligence systems using the standard assessment framework
developed under subsection (a)(2).
(d) Administration.--
(1) In general.--In carrying out this section, the
Secretary shall ensure the following:
(A) The Cross-Functional Team is established
in accordance with subsection (a) on or before
June 1, 2026.
(B) The functional leads for artificial
intelligence application are designated in
accordance with subsection (b) on or before
January 1, 2027.
(C) The Cross-Function Team completes
development of the standardized assessment
framework and governance structure required by
subsection (a)(2) on or before June 1, 2027.
(D) The assessment of major artificial
intelligence systems required by subsection (c)
is completed on or before January 1, 2028.
(2) Congressional briefing.--Not later than 30 days
after the completion of an activity described in
subparagraphs (A) through (D) of paragraph (1), the
Secretary of Defense shall provide the congressional
defense committees a briefing on the status of the
Secretary in carrying out this section.
(e) Sunset and Transition.--
(1) Sunset.--The Cross-Functional Team shall
terminate on December 31, 2030.
(2) Transition.--Not later than June 30, 2030, the
Secretary of Defense shall designate an element of the
Department of Defense to succeed the Cross-Functional
Team and develop a plan to transfer the duties of the
Cross-Functional Team described in subsection (a)(4) to
such successor element.
(3) Report on activities of successor organization.--
Not later than one year after the date on which the
Cross-Functional Team is terminated, and not less
frequently than once each year thereafter until the
date that is three years after the date on which the
Cross-Functional Team is terminated, the Secretary of
Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report on the activities of the element of
the Department of Defense to which the duties of the
Cross-Functional Team were transferred.
(f) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``artificial intelligence'' has the
meaning given in section 238(g) of the John S. McCain
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
(Public Law 115-232; 10 U.S.C. note prec. 4061).
(2) The term ``functional area'' refers to a
specialized functional, operational, or subject-matter
area within the Department of Defense.
(3)(A) The term ``major artificial intelligence
system'' means an artificial intelligence system of the
Department of Defense that--
(i) is integrated with, or materially
affects the operation of, an
information system that--
(I) is categorized as high-
impact under section 3554 of
title 44, United States Code;
or
(II) if compromised, would
have a serious adverse effect
on organizational operations,
organizational assets, or
individuals;
(ii) is used by not fewer than 500
users of the Department annually; and
(iii) is employed in support of--
(I) military operations,
training, or planning
activities; or
(II) functions of the
Department, including business
operations, human resources
management, administrative
functions, or strategic
planning activities.
(B) The term ``major artificial intelligence
system'' does not include an artificial
intelligence system used solely for research,
development, testing, or evaluation that has
not been deployed for operational use.
(4) The terms ``military department'' and ``service
acquisition executive'' have the meanings given such
terms, respectively, in section 101(a) of title 10,
United States Code.
SEC. 1534. DIGITAL SANDBOX ENVIRONMENTS FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
(a) Requirement To Establish.--Not later than April 1, 2026,
the Secretary of Defense shall, acting through the Chief
Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer of the Department
of Defense, establish a task force on artificial intelligence
sandbox environments (in this section referred to as the ``Task
Force'').
(b) Purpose.--The Task Force shall identify, coordinate, and
advance Department of Defense-wide efforts to develop and
deploy artificial intelligence sandbox environments necessary
to support artificial intelligence experimentation, training,
familiarization, and development across the Department of
Defense. Such artificial intelligence sandbox environments
shall--
(1) be designed for use by personnel with varying
levels of technical proficiency, from personnel with
little technical proficiency to personnel with expert
technical proficiency;
(2) enable the building, training, evaluation, and
deployment of artificial intelligence models;
(3) facilitate familiarity with and utilization of
existing artificial intelligence capabilities; and
(4) accelerate the responsible adoption of artificial
intelligence across the Department.
(c) Chair.--The Task Force shall be chaired by the Chief
Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer of the Department
of Defense.
(d) Composition.--The Task Force shall be composed of--
(1) the Chief Information Officer of the Department
of Defense;
(2) the chief artificial intelligence officers of the
military departments, or in the absence of such
position, the individual responsible for leading
artificial intelligence efforts within each military
department;
(3) the chief information officers of the military
departments;
(4) the chief artificial intelligence officers of the
combatant commands and joint staff, or in the absence
of such position, the individual responsible for
leading artificial intelligence efforts within each
combatant command;
(5) the chief information officers of the combatant
commands, and joint staff, or in the absence of such
position, the individual responsible for leading
information technology efforts within each combatant
command;
(6) the Directors for Command, Control,
Communications, and Computers/Cyber of the combatant
commands, or their designees;
(7) the Director for Command, Control,
Communications, and Computers/Cyber of the Joint Staff,
or their designee; and
(8) such other officials of the Department of Defense
as the chair of the Task Force consider appropriate.
(e) Functions.--The Task Force shall--
(1) identify and consolidate common requirements with
respect to artificial intelligence sandbox environments
across the Department of Defense, including
requirements relating to interfaces for users with
varying technical proficiency, computational resources
and infrastructure, pre-trained models and datasets,
and educational and training materials;
(2) identify, inventory, and ensure the availability
of existing solutions and technical documentation and
repositories for applicable artificial intelligence
sandbox environments, including machine-readable
documents, reference architectures, and user guides;
(3) develop and make available to users of artificial
intelligence sandbox environments in the Department an
analysis matching common requirements identified under
paragraph (1) with existing solutions identified under
paragraph (2);
(4) use existing mechanisms of the Department to
achieve efficiencies in costs and productivity through
enterprise licenses and contracts;
(5) identify and, where possible, streamline
authority to operate approvals for each element of
common artificial intelligence sandbox environment
architectures; and
(6) make available to the users described in
paragraph (3) guidance on the appropriate use of
artificial intelligence sandbox environments of the
Department for users at all levels of technical
proficiency.
(f) Briefing.--Not later than August 1, 2026, the chair of
the Task Force shall provide to the congressional defense
committees a briefing on the goals and objectives of the Task
Force.
(g) Termination.--The Task Force shall terminate on January
1, 2030.
(h) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``artificial intelligence'' has the
meaning given such term in section 238(g) of the John
S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 10 U.S.C. note prec.
4061).
(2) The term ``artificial intelligence sandbox
environment'' means a secure, isolated computing
environment that enables users with varying levels of
technical proficiency to access artificial intelligence
tools, models, and capabilities for the purposes of
experimentation, training, testing, and development
without affecting operational systems or requiring
specialized technical knowledge to operate.
(3) The term ``authority to operate'' means the
official management decision given by a senior
organizational official to authorize operation of an
information system and to explicitly accept the risk to
organizational operations and assets, individuals,
other organizations, and the United States based on the
implementation of an agreed-upon set of security
controls, as defined in Committee on National Security
Systems Instruction 4009, or successor document.
(4) The term ``military department'' has the meaning
given such term in section 101(a) of title 10, United
States Code.
SEC. 1535. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FUTURES STEERING COMMITTEE.
(a) Establishment.--
(1) In general.--Not later than April 1, 2026, the
Secretary of Defense shall establish a steering
committee on advanced artificial intelligence
capabilities.
(2) Designation.--The steering committee established
pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be known as the
``Artificial Intelligence Futures Steering Committee''
(in this section the ``Steering Committee'').
(b) Membership.--The Steering Committee shall be composed of
the following:
(1) The Deputy Secretary of Defense.
(2) The Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
(3) The Vice Chief of Staff of the Army.
(4) The Vice Chief of Staff of Naval Operations.
(5) The Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps.
(6) The Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force.
(7) The Vice Chief of Space Operations.
(8) The Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau.
(9) The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
and Sustainment.
(10) The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
Engineering.
(11) The Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence
and Security.
(12) The Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/
Chief Financial Officer.
(13) Such representatives from the military
departments as the Secretary considers appropriate.
(14) The Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence
Officer of the Department of Defense.
(15) Representatives of such innovation centers
within the defense innovation ecosystem as the
Secretary of Defense determines appropriate.
(16) Representatives of such other organizations and
elements of the Department of Defense as the Secretary
determines appropriate.
(c) Co-chairpersons.--The Deputy Secretary of Defense and the
Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall serve as the
co-chairs of the Steering Committee.
(d) Responsibilities.--The Steering Committee shall be
responsible for--
(1) formulating a proactive policy for the
evaluation, adoption, governance, and risk mitigation
of advanced artificial intelligence systems by the
Department of Defense that are more advanced than any
existing advanced artificial intelligence systems,
including advanced artificial intelligence systems that
approach or achieve artificial general intelligence;
(2) analyzing the forecasted trajectory of advanced
and emerging artificial intelligence models and
enabling technologies across multiple time horizons
that could enable artificial general intelligence,
including--
(A) current and emerging artificial
intelligence models, including frontier and
world models;
(B) agentic algorithms;
(C) neuromorphic computing;
(D) cognitive science applications for the
development of artificial intelligence
algorithms or models;
(E) infrastructure needs for infrastructure
required to support the deployment of new or
emerging artificial intelligence systems at a
scale projected necessary for future capacity;
(F) new or emerging microelectronics designs
or architectures; and
(G) such other technologies as the Steering
Committee determines appropriate;
(3) assess the possible technological, operational,
and doctrinal trajectories of adversaries of the United
States with respect to the uses of artificial
intelligence capabilities by such adversaries across
various time horizons, including any pursuit or
development by such adversaries of artificial general
intelligence;
(4) analyzing the potential operational effects of
integrating advanced or general purpose artificial
intelligence into networks and systems of the
Department of Defense from a technical, doctrinal,
training, and resourcing perspective to better
understand and assess how use of such networks and
systems by the Department of Defense may affect future
commanders of operational commands;
(5) developing a strategy for the risk-informed
adoption, governance, and oversight of advanced or
general purpose artificial intelligence by the
Department, including--
(A) articulation of ethical, policy, and
technical guardrails to maintain, to the extent
practical, appropriate human decision making in
and prevent the misuse of such advanced or
general purpose artificial intelligence;
(B) an assessment of potential effects on
commanders of operational commands, including
effects related to maintaining oversight of
mission command when using artificial
intelligence and the capability for humans to
override artificial intelligence through
technical, policy, or other operational
controls;
(C) broad resource requirements for
artificial intelligence, including funding,
personnel, and infrastructure; and
(D) measurable goals to support Department-
level decision making on resourcing,
programming and budgeting; and
(6) analyzing the threat landscape associated with
the use of advanced artificial intelligence, including
artificial general intelligence, by adversaries of the
United States and developing options and counter-
artificial intelligence strategies to defend against
such use.
(e) Meeting Frequency.--The Steering Committee shall meet not
less frequently than once every three months.
(f) Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than January 31, 2027, the
Deputy Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report on the
findings of the Steering Committee with respect to the
matters described in subsection (d).
(2) Form of report.--The report submitted pursuant to
paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form,
but may include a classified annex.
(3) Public availability.--The Deputy Secretary of
Defense shall make available to the public the
unclassified portion of the report submitted pursuant
to paragraph (1).
(g) Sunset.--The requirements and authorities of this section
shall terminate on December 31, 2027.
(h) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``artificial intelligence'' has the
meaning given such term in 238(g) of the John S. McCain
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
(Public Law 115-232; 10 U.S.C. note prec. 4061).
(2) The term ``innovation ecosystem'' means a
regionally based network of private sector, academic,
and government institutions in a network of formal and
informal institutional relationships that contribute to
technological and economic development in a defined
technology sector or sectors.
Subtitle E--Reports and Other Matters
SEC. 1541. MODIFICATION TO CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT REGARDING
CONTRACTING FOR MILITARY RECRUITING.
Section 1555 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 503 note) is
amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``does not'' and
all that follows through the end and inserting the
following: ``does not--
``(1) rate or rank news or information sources for
the factual accuracy of their content;
``(2) provide ratings or opinions on news or in
formation sources regarding misinformation, bias,
adherence to journalistic standards, or ethics; or
``(3) acquire or use any service that provides any
ratings, rankings, or opinions described in paragraph
(1) or (2) from any other person for military
recruiting contracts.'';
(2) by striking subsection (b) and redesignating
subsection (c) as subsection (b); and
(3) in subsection (c), as so redesignated, by
striking ``the date'' and all that follows through the
period at the end and inserting ``December 31, 2030.''.
SEC. 1542. AMENDMENT TO ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS AND REPORTS ON ASSIGNMENT OF
CERTAIN BUDGET CONTROL RESPONSIBILITY TO COMMANDER
OF THE UNITED STATES CYBER COMMAND.
Section 1558 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136
Stat. 2925) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(2)--
(A) by redesignating subparagraph (H) as
subparagraph (I); and
(B) by inserting after subparagraph (G) the
following new subparagraph (H):
``(H) A review of investments in artificial
intelligence capabilities, including an
assessment of the alignment of such investments
with the milestones of the roadmap required by
section 1554(a) and the current and planned
uses of such capabilities by the Department of
Defense.''; and
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) by striking ``2028'' and inserting
``2030''; and
(B) by inserting ``and briefing'' after ``a
report''.
SEC. 1543. STUDY ON REDUCING INCENTIVES FOR CYBER ATTACKS ON DEFENSE
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE OF THE UNITED STATES.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense, acting through the
Under Secretary of Defense for Policy and the Chairman of the
Joint Chiefs of Staff and in consultation with appropriate
Federal entities, shall conduct a study on the use of military
capabilities to increase the costs of, and consequently reduce
the incentives of adversaries for, targeting defense critical
infrastructure in cyberspace.
(b) Study Requirements.--The study required by subsection (a)
shall include the following:
(1) An assessment of the cyber capabilities and
intent of adversaries regarding attacks against defense
critical infrastructure.
(2) An identification of the cyber capabilities of
adversaries upon which the use of military capabilities
considered by such study would seek to impose costs.
(3) A classification and prioritization of objectives
that are relevant to the military to impose costs.
(4) An assessment of the capabilities of and
investments by the Department of Defense that would be
required to create desired effects against the
objectives described in paragraph (3).
(5) An evaluation of the roles and relative
effectiveness of military capabilities, including
offensive cyber operations, both independent and
integrated with other military capabilities and non-
cyber measures, in credibly and in a scalable manner
reducing the incentives of, by increasing the costs to,
adversaries to target defense critical infrastructure
in cyberspace.
(6) An evaluation of methodologies specific to cyber
for selectively revealing or concealing cyber and non-
cyber military capabilities while preserving
operational security.
(7) The feasibility, advisability, and potential uses
of the integrating capabilities of Federal agencies
other than the Department of Defense, allies and
partners of the United States, industry, and academia
with the capabilities of the Department in efforts to
increase the costs to adversaries to, and consequently
reduce the incentives of adversaries, to target defense
critical infrastructure in cyberspace.
(8) An assessment of the policies and authorities in
effect with respect to threatening the assets, forces,
or capabilities of adversaries and enabling scalable
and tailored response options to cyber attacks or
preposturing for future attacks on defense critical
infrastructure.
(c) Briefing and Report.--Not later than December 1, 2026,
the Secretary of Defense shall--
(1) provide to the congressional defense committees a
briefing on the findings of the study required by
subsection (a); and
(2) submit to the congressional defense committees a
report on the findings of such study.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``defense critical infrastructure'' has
the meaning given the term ``critical infrastructure of
the Department of Defense'' in section 1650(e) of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017
(Public Law 114-328; 10 U.S.C. 2224 note).
(2) The term ``impose costs'' means actions taken
against an adversary of the United States that result
in economic, diplomatic, informational, or military
consequences that are sufficiently significant to
change the behavior or assessment of such adversary
regarding cyberspace operations against the United
States.
SEC. 1544. INTEGRATION OF RESERVE COMPONENT INTO CYBER MISSION FORCE.
(a) Study on Force Presentation, Force Generation, and Force
Employment of the Reserve Component Into the Cyber Mission
Force.--
(1) Study required.--Not later than October 1, 2026,
the Secretary of Defense shall carry out a study on the
appropriate framework for structuring and organizing,
including training and preparing, the reserve component
personnel and units to be employed within the Cyber
Mission Force for cyberspace operations.
(2) Elements.--The study required under paragraph (1)
shall include the following:
(A) An analysis of the types of cyberspace
operations and missions of the Cyber Mission
Force that will maximize the use of the
expertise, unique authorities, local industry
expertise, and academic partnerships of reserve
components, including methods to identify
skills and competencies relevant to carrying
out such operations and types of missions that
are developed through civilian career
experience and that are not part of primary
military occupational specialties.
(B) An evaluation of optimal structures and
organizations for integrating reserve component
personnel and units into operational employment
of cyber capabilities within the Cyber Mission
Force, including consideration of operational
models under which reserve component personnel
are activated on an individual basis to perform
cyber operations rather than activation on a
unit basis.
(C) An identification of the billets,
resources, and support infrastructure needed to
satisfy the structures and organizations
evaluated under subparagraph (B).
(D) An explanation of the skills and training
required to employ reserve component personnel
in the organizations or structures evaluated
under subparagraph (B), how the Secretaries of
the military departments and Commander of the
United States Cyber Command will conduct such
training, including methods to leverage unique
skills possessed by reserve component personnel
through civilian career experience, and how the
Commander will evaluate and assure parity in
force capabilities between reserve component
and active component cyber forces.
(E) An evaluation of the existing barriers to
integrating reserve components into the Cyber
Mission Force in support of cyberspace
operations and an assessment of options to
mitigate such barriers, including recommended
policies or legislation with respect to
paragraphs (A) through (D).
(F) Such other matters as the Secretary of
Defense considers appropriate.
(b) Report.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which
the Secretary of Defense completes the study required by
subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the
congressional defense committees a report on the findings of
such study, including elements under paragraph (2) of such
subsection and any recommendations on the organization or
structure of reserve component personnel and units resulting
from such study.
SEC. 1545. ANNUAL REPORT ON MISSION ASSURANCE COORDINATION BOARD
ACTIVITIES.
(a) Annual Report Required.--Not later than December 1, 2026,
and annually thereafter until December 1, 2031, the co-chairs
of the Mission Assurance Coordination Board shall jointly
provide to the congressional defense committees a report on the
activities of the Board during the one-year period preceding
the submission of the report.
(b) Report Elements.--Each annual report required by
subsection (a) shall include the following:
(1) An identification of each covered assessment
conducted during the period covered the report,
including the entity conducting the assessment and key
findings of the assessment.
(2) A detailed explanation of each covered
assessments described in paragraph (1) resulting in the
identification of risks categorized as high or
significant, including recommendations for measures to
mitigate such risks and an explanation of the resources
required to implement such measures.
(3) An identification of any cybersecurity risks
affecting multiple systems or organizations of the
Department of Defense identified by a covered
assessment described in paragraph (1).
(4) An assessment of the cybersecurity posture of the
operational technology, industrial control systems, and
base infrastructure of the Department of Defense,
including an identification of vulnerabilities in
legacy systems of the Department and the integrity of
the segmentation of the network of the Department, and
any associated recommended activities to remediate
cybersecurity risks identified by such assessment.
(5) A description of the status of the cyber
resilience and recovery capabilities of the Department
of Defense for physical infrastructure systems and the
dependencies of such systems, including an assessment
of the power generation and distribution systems, water
treatment facilities, HVAC controls, and physical
security systems of the Department, and any associated
recommended activities to remediate cybersecurity and
physical security risk identified by a covered
assessment described in paragraph (1).
(6) Independent input from the commanders of military
installation on the potential effects on readiness of
any vulnerabilities identified pursuant paragraphs (1),
(2). or (3).
(7) Recommendations for incorporating recommendations
identified in paragraph (5) for efforts to mitigate any
identified cybersecurity risks identified under
paragraph (3) into ongoing exercises of the Department
of Defense to support remediation of any such
cybersecurity risks.
(8) A method of tracking the progress of the
Department of Defense in closing any risks identified
in an assessment identified under paragraph (1) that
are categorized as high or significant across the
period of the most recent future-years defense program
submitted to Congress under section 221 of title 10,
United States Code, including the use of visualization
tools or dashboard.
(9) Any recommendations for changes to critical nodes
or assets identified pursuant to an assessment
identified under paragraph (1), or changes to the risk
level or priority of such nodes or assets.
(c) Definitions.--In this section--
(1) the term ``covered assessment'' means an
assessment required by, and reviewed by the Board
pursuant to, Department of Defense Instruction 3020.45
(or any successor instruction); and
(2) the terms ``Board'' and ``Mission Assurance
Coordination Board'' mean the Mission Assurance
Coordination Board established pursuant to Department
of Defense Instruction 3020.45 (or any successor
instruction), or any successor organization.
SEC. 1546. LIMITATION ON THE DIVESTMENT, CONSOLIDATION, AND CURTAILMENT
OF CERTAIN ELECTRONIC WARFARE TEST AND EVALUATION
ACTIVITIES.
(a) Prohibition.--The Secretary of the Army shall not take
any action to divest, consolidate, or curtail any electronic
warfare test and evaluation activities that were part of an
Army element of the Major Range and Test Facility Base on or
before the date of the enactment of this Act until the
Secretary submits to the congressional defense committees the
report described in subsection (b).
(b) Report.--The report described in this subsection is a
report on a decision of the Secretary to divest, consolidate,
or curtail an electronic warfare test or evaluation activity
described in subsection (a) that contains the following:
(1) A description of the analytic basis used by the
Secretary for making the decision, including matters
relating to any cost, workload, and workforce
requirements, as well as any analysis relating to
operational impact on users of the activities.
(2) The findings from an independent review by the
Director of the Office of Cost Assessment and Program
Evaluation of all analyses described in paragraph (1).
(3) A certification by the Director of the Test
Resource Management Center that the analyses described
in paragraph (1) and the decision of the Secretary meet
the requirement of the Department of Defense, as
required by section 4173(c)(1)(B) of title 10, United
States Code.
TITLE XVI--SPACE ACTIVITIES, STRATEGIC PROGRAMS, AND INTELLIGENCE
MATTERS
TITLE XVI--SPACE ACTIVITIES, STRATEGIC PROGRAMS, AND INTELLIGENCE
MATTERS
Subtitle A--Space Activities
Sec. 1601. Acquisition career path in the Space Force.
Sec. 1602. Noise mitigation regarding space launches.
Sec. 1603. Acquisition and operation of space systems for space
warfighting and control.
Sec. 1604. Use of middle tier acquisition program for proliferated
warfighter space architecture of Space Development Agency.
Sec. 1605. Rocket cargo test and demonstration.
Sec. 1606. Continuation of operation of Defense Meteorological Satellite
Program.
Sec. 1607. Study on establishing a tactical surveillance,
reconnaissance, and tracking program of record.
Sec. 1608. Spaceport of the Future initiative and study on future space
launch capacity.
Sec. 1609. Auxiliary payload for Next Generation Polar Overhead
Persistent Infrared satellites.
Sec. 1610. Blast damage assessment guide for space vehicles at Air Force
launch complexes.
Subtitle B--Defense Intelligence and Intelligence-Related Activities
Sec. 1621. Vendor support to clandestine activities.
Sec. 1622. Sensitive activities of the Department of Defense.
Sec. 1623. Codification of Department of Defense insider threat program.
Sec. 1624. Provision by Air Force of meteorological services for
intelligence community.
Sec. 1625. Annual report on requests of combatant commands for remote
sensing data.
Sec. 1626. Review and evaluation of extension of inactive security
clearances.
Subtitle C--Nuclear Forces
Sec. 1631. Adjustment to responsibilities of Nuclear Weapons Council.
Sec. 1632. Prohibition on reduction of intercontinental ballistic
missiles of the United States.
Sec. 1633. Matters relating to the nuclear-armed, sea-launched cruise
missile.
Sec. 1634. Adjustment to bomber aircraft nuclear certification
requirement.
Sec. 1635. Organizational realignment with respect to Office of the
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear Deterrence,
Chemical and Biological Defense Policy and Programs;
limitation on availability of certain funds.
Sec. 1636. Matters relating to intercontinental ballistic missiles of
the United States.
Sec. 1637. Deep cleaning of launch control centers of the Air Force
Global Strike Command.
Sec. 1638. Limitation on availability of funds pending notification of
tasking authority delegation.
Sec. 1639. Limitation on availability of funds pending commencement of
annual briefings on implementation of recommendations by the
Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the
United States.
Sec. 1640. Limitation on availability of funds for compensation caps.
Sec. 1641. Strategy to sustain Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic
missile and maximize end-of-life margin.
Sec. 1642. Matters relating to Air Force Global Strike Command.
Subtitle D--Missile Defense Programs
Sec. 1651. Modification to national missile defense policy to reflect
Golden Dome for America policy.
Sec. 1652. Golden Dome missile defense system.
Sec. 1653. Amendments to technical authority of Director of Missile
Defense Agency regarding integrated air and missile defense
activities and programs.
Sec. 1654. Prohibition on privatized or subscription-based missile
defense intercept capabilities.
Sec. 1655. Matters related to integrated air and missile defense
capabilities to defend Guam.
Sec. 1656. Design and construction of missile instrumentation range
safety vessels.
Sec. 1657. Iron Dome short-range rocket defense system and Israeli
cooperative missile defense program co-development and co-
production.
Sec. 1658. Limitation on authority to reduce sustainment for or halt
operation of the AN/FPS-108 COBRA DANE radar.
Sec. 1659. Limitation on availability of funds pending independent
analysis of space-based missile defense capability.
Sec. 1660. Assessment of the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense
Test Site.
Sec. 1661. Biennial assessments of the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile
Defense Test Site.
Subtitle E--Matters Relating to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena
Sec. 1671. Briefings on intercepts of unidentified anomalous phenomena
by North American Aerospace Defense Command and United States
Northern Command.
Sec. 1672. Elimination of duplicative reporting requirements relating to
unidentified anomalous phenomena.
Sec. 1673. Accounting of security classification guides relating to
unidentified anomalous phenomena.
Subtitle F--Matters Relating to Electromagnetic Warfare
Sec. 1681. Modification of functions of Electromagnetic Spectrum
Enterprise Operational Lead for Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum
Operations to include dynamic spectrum sharing technologies.
Sec. 1682. Integration of electronic warfare into Tier 1 and Tier 2
joint training exercises.
Sec. 1683. Annual review of the Joint Electromagnetic Battle Management
Software Program.
Sec. 1684. Support by the 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing to EA-37B Compass
Call aircraft.
Subtitle G--Other Matters
Sec. 1691. Cooperative threat reduction funds.
Sec. 1692. Prohibition on access to Department of Defense cloud-based
resources by certain individuals.
Subtitle A--Space Activities
SEC. 1601. ACQUISITION CAREER PATH IN THE SPACE FORCE.
(a) Assignment After Initial Officer Training.--Chapter 908
of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the
end the following new section:
``Sec. 9088. Duty assignments after officer training course
``(a) Requirement.--The Secretary of the Air Force shall
ensure that members of the Space Force who complete an initial
Space Force officer training course are assigned--
``(1) in a manner that sustains acquisition billet
manning levels comparably to operational billet manning
levels; and
``(2) to Space Force billets allocated to the
National Reconnaissance Office at a manning level that
is sufficient to maintain effective operation of the
National Reconnaissance Office.
``(b) Report.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the
enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2026, and not later than October 31 of each year through
2030, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Forces of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a report describing--
``(1) the number and percentage of authorized and
assigned Space Force officer billets, by grade and year
group, within--
``(A) acquisition career fields; and
``(B) operational career fields;
``(2) the manning rate for junior officer billets of
the Space Force, disaggregated by career field and
organization, including the National Reconnaissance
Office;
``(3) any identified shortfalls or imbalances in
acquisition manning relative to operational manning in
the Space Force; and
``(4) actions taken or planned to achieve and sustain
comparable manning levels for billets in acquisition
and operations for Space Force officers.''.
(b) Program Executive Officer for Assured Access.--Such
chapter 908 is further amended by adding at the end the
following new section:
``Sec. 9089. Program Executive Officer for Assured Access to Space
``(a) Establishment.--(1) There is a Program Executive
Officer for Assured Access to Space within the Space Force.
``(2) The Program Executive Officer for Assured Access to
Space shall serve a term of four years.
``(b) Grade.--The Program Executive Officer for Assured
Access to Space, while so serving, shall have the grade of
brigadier general, major general, lieutenant general, or
general.
``(c) Additional Duties.--The Program Executive Officer for
Assured Access to Space, while serving as the Program Executive
Officer, shall also serve as the Commander of Space Launch
Delta 45.''.
(c) Training Requirements.--
(1) In general.--Chapter 951 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
following new section:
``Sec. 9421. Space Force officer training course requirements
``The Secretary of the Air Force shall ensure that--
``(1) the initial Space Force officer training course
provides foundational instruction in acquisition
management, space mission integration, and related
disciplines; and
``(2) the curriculum for such course is developed by
the Commander of Space Training and Readiness Command,
in coordination with the Assistant Secretary of the Air
Force for Space Acquisition and Integration and the
Director of Acquisition Career Management.''.
(2) Briefings.--Not later than 60 days after the date
of enactment of this Act, and quarterly thereafter
until the completion of the implementation of section
9421 of title 10, United States Code, as added by
paragraph (1), the Secretary of the Air Force shall
brief the Committees on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives and the Senate on the status of the
implementation of such section, including the
development of the curriculum required by such section.
(d) Promotion Requirements.--
(1) Regulations required.--Subchapter III of chapter
2005 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 20244. Eligibility for consideration for promotion: duty
assignments
``(a) Regulations.--The Secretary of the Air Force shall
prescribe regulations to ensure that an officer on the Space
Force officer list is not considered for promotion to the grade
of brigadier general unless the officer has completed--
``(1) a duty assignment with a command or other
organization that has responsibility for acquisition
matters; and
``(2) a duty assignment with a command or other
organization that has responsibility for operations.
``(b) Implementation Date.--(1) The Secretary of the Air
Force shall prescribe the regulations required under subsection
(a) not later than one year after the date of the enactment of
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026;
and
``(2) The regulations required under subsection (a) shall
apply to officers considered for promotion to brigadier general
on or after January 1, 2035.''.
(2) Report.--Not later than one year after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air
Force shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services
of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report
containing the regulations required under section
20244(a) of title 10, United States Code, as added by
paragraph (1) of this subsection.
(e) Reports.--Part I of subtitle F of title 10, United States
Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new
chapter:
``CHAPTER 2015--REPORTS
``Sec.
``20701. Promotion rates.
``20702. Modifications to career fields and codes.
``Sec. 20701. Promotion rates
``Not later than December 31 of each year, the Secretary of
the Air Force shall submit to the Committees on Armed Forces of
the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the
promotion rates of members of the Space Force for the preceding
fiscal year. Such report shall include--
``(1) the number of and percentage of members of the
Space Force in each grade selected for promotion;
``(2) the number of and percentage of members of the
Space Force in each career specialty track selected for
promotion; and
``(3) the number of members of the Space Force who
were selected for promotion to the grade of brigadier
general, major general, lieutenant general, or general,
disaggregated by career specialty track.
``Sec. 20702. Modifications to career fields and codes
``Not later than 60 days before the date on which a change is
made to the career fields or mission occupational specialty
codes for the Space Force, the Secretary of the Air Force shall
submit to the Committees on Armed Forces of the Senate and the
House of Representatives a report that includes--
``(1) a description of the changes intended to be
made to such career fields or mission occupational
specialty codes; and
``(2) the plan of the Secretary to maintain the Space
Force competencies and comply with requirements in law
with respect to Space Force career fields and duty
assignments.''.
SEC. 1602. NOISE MITIGATION REGARDING SPACE LAUNCHES.
Section 2276a of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as
subsections (d) and (e), respectively; and
(2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following
new subsection:
``(c) Noise Mitigation at Space Force Launch Sites.--In
providing space launch support services to a commercial entity,
the Secretary of the Air Force shall coordinate with the entity
to--
``(1) study the noise caused by launches at launch
sites of the Space Force; and
``(2) identify potential technologies and procedures
to mitigate such noise to the extent practicable.''.
SEC. 1603. ACQUISITION AND OPERATION OF SPACE SYSTEMS FOR SPACE
WARFIGHTING AND CONTROL.
Chapter 135 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
inserting after section 2275c the following new section:
``Sec. 2275d. Acquisition and operation of space systems for space
warfighting and control
``(a) Requirement.--The Secretary of Defense shall acquire
and operate space systems to be used primarily for space
warfighting and control to meet the requirements specified by
one or more combatant commanders in carrying out the
responsibilities set forth in section 164 of this title.
``(b) Role of Commercial Space Systems.--The Secretary may
use one or more commercial space systems to augment the space
systems acquired and operated under subsection (a) if such
commercial space systems are under the direction of a member of
the armed forces with responsibility for space warfighting and
control operations.
``(c) National Security Waiver.--(1) The Secretary may waive
the application of subsection (a) if the Secretary determines
that such a waiver is in the national security interest of the
United States.
``(2) Not later than 10 days after exercising the waiver
authority under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to
the congressional defense committees a notification of the use
of such authority that includes--
``(A) a description of the national security interest
upon which the exercise of such authority is based;
``(B) the anticipated vulnerabilities to national
security posed by the use of such waiver;
``(C) identification of which operational commander
will provide direction to the commercial space system
that is used pursuant to the waiver instead of a system
acquired and operated by the Secretary; and
``(D) the anticipated duration of such waiver.''.
SEC. 1604. USE OF MIDDLE TIER ACQUISITION PROGRAM FOR PROLIFERATED
WARFIGHTER SPACE ARCHITECTURE OF SPACE DEVELOPMENT
AGENCY.
Section 1608(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 2271 note) is
amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:
``(4) Tranche 4.
``(5) Tranche 5.
``(6) Tranche 6.''.
SEC. 1605. ROCKET CARGO TEST AND DEMONSTRATION.
(a) Requirement.--Except as provided by subsection (b), the
Secretary of the Air Force shall use the test sites and ranges
of the Department of Defense that exist as of the date of the
enactment of this Act for any test or demonstrations required
by the Rocket Cargo Program.
(b) Waiver.--The Secretary may waive the requirement in
subsection (a) if--
(1) the Secretary determines that none of the test
sites and ranges of the Department of Defense that
exist as of the date of the enactment of this Act meet
the needs of the Rocket Cargo Program; and
(2) not later than 30 days after the date of such
determination, the Secretary notifies the congressional
defense committees in writing of such determination and
includes--
(A) the requirements of the test or
demonstration that cannot be met at an existing
site or range;
(B) the proposed alternative site chosen to
conduct the test or demonstration;
(C) the estimated cost to conduct the test or
demonstration, including infrastructure
improvement and equipment relocation costs, to
use the alternative site; and
(D) any departmental or interagency reviews
or approvals that are required to be completed
before the Secretary may use the alternative
site.
SEC. 1606. CONTINUATION OF OPERATION OF DEFENSE METEOROLOGICAL
SATELLITE PROGRAM.
The Secretary of Defense shall continue to operate the
Defense Meteorological Satellite Program, and its existing
functions and distribution capability, until the end of the
functional life of the satellites in orbit as of the date of
the enactment of this Act under such program.
SEC. 1607. STUDY ON ESTABLISHING A TACTICAL SURVEILLANCE,
RECONNAISSANCE, AND TRACKING PROGRAM OF RECORD.
(a) Study.--The Secretary of the Air Force, in coordination
with the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and
Security, shall conduct a study on the feasibility and
advisability of establishing a program of record for tactical
surveillance, reconnaissance, and tracking capabilities within
the Department of Defense.
(b) Scope.--The study under subsection (a) shall--
(1) assess operational and technical requirements for
tactical surveillance, reconnaissance, and tracking
capabilities across the joint force, including
requirements identified by the combatant commands;
(2) evaluate options for organizational placement of
such a program within the Department of Defense;
(3) develop recommended acquisition and management
approaches;
(4) consider applicable intelligence oversight,
legal, and policy regulations relevant to the
collection, retention, and dissemination of
information; and
(5) provide funding profile options and estimated
resource requirements to establish and sustain such a
program.
(c) Coordination.--In conducting the study under subsection
(a), the Secretary--
(1) shall coordinate with the Under Secretary of
Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, the Chairman
of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and commanders of the
combatant commands; and
(2) may receive support from other elements of the
Department or federally funded research and development
centers as the Secretary determines appropriate.
(d) Report.--Not later than July 31, 2026, the Secretary
shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report,
and shall provide a briefing on, the findings and
recommendations of the study under subsection (a).
(e) Authority to Establish.--The Secretary may establish a
program of record for tactical surveillance, reconnaissance,
and tracking capabilities within the Department of Defense if--
(1) the Secretary determines in the study under
subsection (a) that such establishment is advisable and
feasible; and
(2) a period of 90 days elapses following the date on
which the Secretary submits the report under subsection
(d); and
(3) after such 90-day period, the Secretary notifies
the congressional defense committees of carrying out
this subsection.
(f) Tactical Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Tracking
Capabilities Defined.--In this section, the term ``tactical
surveillance, reconnaissance, and tracking capabilities'' means
the capabilities provided under the pilot program carried out
by the Space Force to use commercial data and analytics to
provide surveillance, reconnaissance, and tracking information
to the combatant commands.
SEC. 1608. SPACEPORT OF THE FUTURE INITIATIVE AND STUDY ON FUTURE SPACE
LAUNCH CAPACITY.
(a) Study.--
(1) Requirement.--The Secretary of the Air Force
shall conduct a study, as part of the Spaceport of the
Future initiative, to--
(A) assess the operational capacity,
infrastructure, and long-term sustainability of
space launch sites at Cape Canaveral Space
Force Station, Florida, and Vandenberg Space
Force Base, California, including with respect
to heavy and super heavy launches from such
sites;
(B) evaluate the suitability of such sites
for ongoing and future missions;
(C) explore alternate launch locations that
may offer advantages in mission efficiency,
cost-effectiveness, or strategic value; and
(D) assess the feasibility of incorporating
other active spaceports into the national
security launch infrastructure of the
Department of Defense.
(2) Elements.--The study under paragraph (1) shall
include the following:
(A) An analysis of the current capacity and
use of the launch sites (as of the date of the
study) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
and Vandenberg Space Force Base, including with
respect to existing infrastructure, launch
frequencies, and operational efficiency.
(B) A detailed evaluation of the
infrastructure at Cape Canaveral Space Force
Station and Vandenberg Space Force Base,
including with respect to transportation
access, environmental considerations, safety
protocols, the adequacy of current facilities
(as of the date of the study), and the
estimated costs of maintaining and upgrading
such infrastructure.
(C) A review of environmental regulations,
policies, and potential effects relating to
space launches at Cape Canaveral Space Force
Station and Vandenberg Space Force Base,
including any limitations or challenges imposed
by Federal, State, or local regulations and an
evaluation of potential strategies to mitigate
adverse environmental effects.
(D) A comparative analysis of alternate
locations for space launches, including sites
on Federal lands, private land partnerships,
and locations outside the continental United
States, taking into account--
(i) geographic and orbital dynamic
considerations; and
(ii) environmental, logistical, and
regulatory factors that may make
alternate locations viable or
advantageous, including cost
comparisons and potential challenges in
establishing infrastructure at such
locations.
(E) An examination of the manner in which
Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Vandenberg
Space Force Base, and any potential alternate
locations align with national defense and space
exploration goals, including with respect to
launch site proximity to key orbital paths,
security considerations, and redundancy for
critical missions.
(F) An exploration of the manner in which
advancements in space launch technology,
including with respect to reusable launch
vehicles and space traffic management, could
influence the future demand and operational
needs for space launch sites.
(G) An assessment of any innovative
technologies that could enhance the capacity or
reduce the environmental impact of existing or
alternate space launch sites.
(H) A financial analysis of the long-term
costs associated with the use and maintenance
of Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and
Vandenberg Space Force Base for space launches,
and the estimated costs for establishing and
operating alternative space launch sites,
including considerations applicable to
Government funding, private sector
partnerships, and cost-sharing models.
(I) An assessment of additional funding
required to implement the Spaceport of the
Future initiative, including the status,
estimated completion dates, and total cost of
projects, whether at Federal, State, or
commercial space launch facilities.
(J) Identification of other coastal locations
throughout the continental United States that
would be suitable for development to expand
national security launch infrastructure.
(K) A review of Federal authorities,
policies, and statutes that may inhibit
expansion of launch infrastructure at existing
Department of Defense launch sites.
(3) Consultation.--The Secretary shall carry out the
study under paragraph (1) in consultation with relevant
stakeholders, including commercial space industry
representatives, environmental agencies, and local
governments.
(b) Report.--
(1) Initial report.--Not later than March 31, 2026,
the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report on the findings of the study under
subsection (a).
(2) Elements.--The report under paragraph (1) shall
include--
(A) recommendations on the future use of
space launch sites at Cape Canaveral Space
Force Station, Vandenberg Space Force Base, and
alternate locations;
(B) a summary of findings and recommendations
on the continued use of Cape Canaveral Space
Force Station and Vandenberg Space Force Base
for space launches;
(C) a detailed analysis of alternate launch
sites, including with respect to strategic,
operational, and financial considerations;
(D) policy recommendations for addressing
infrastructure needs, environmental concerns,
and regulatory challenges for space launch
operations; and
(E) a summary of the status, estimated
completion dates, total cost, and funding
required for projects under the Spaceport of
the Future initiative.
(3) Annual updates.--Not later than March 31 of each
of 2027 through 2031, the Secretary shall submit to the
congressional defense committees on the Spaceport of
the Future initiative, including with respect to
project status, estimated completion dates, total
costs, and any updated assessments of funding or
infrastructure needs.
SEC. 1609. AUXILIARY PAYLOAD FOR NEXT GENERATION POLAR OVERHEAD
PERSISTENT INFRARED SATELLITES.
(a) Revised Acquisition Strategy.--The Secretary of the
Defense shall direct the milestone decision authority for the
Next Generation Polar Overhead Persistent Infrared satellite
program to revise the acquisition strategy for such program to
include the auxiliary payload (commonly referred to ``APS-A'')
in the program of record.
(b) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``acquisition strategy'' means the
acquisition strategy required under section 4211 of
title 10, United States Code.
(2) The term ``milestone decision authority'' have
the meaning given that term in section 4211 of title
10, United States Code.
SEC. 1610. BLAST DAMAGE ASSESSMENT GUIDE FOR SPACE VEHICLES AT AIR
FORCE LAUNCH COMPLEXES.
(a) Requirement.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force shall
publish a liquid oxygen and methane blast damage assessment
guide for space launch vehicles at Air Force launch complexes.
(b) Notice and Briefing.--Not later than 30 days after the
date on which the Secretary publishes the assessment guide
under subsection (a), the Secretary shall--
(1) notify the congressional defense committees of
such publication; and
(2) provide the congressional defense committees with
a briefing on the contents of the assessment guide.
(c) Waiver.--
(1) Authority.--The Secretary may waive the one-year
publication timeline under subsection (a) for national
security purposes, or if the Secretary determines that
such timeline is impractical, if the Secretary notifies
the congressional defense committees with respect to an
alternate date on which the publication shall occur.
(2) Limitation.--The Secretary may exercise the
waiver authority under paragraph (1) not more than
once.
Subtitle B--Defense Intelligence and Intelligence-Related Activities
SEC. 1621. VENDOR SUPPORT TO CLANDESTINE ACTIVITIES.
(a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 21 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
following new section:
``Sec. 430e. Vendor support to clandestine activities
``(a) Oversight, Deconfliction, and Risk Assessment
Capability.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish,
maintain, continuously update, and use a secure, centralized
technical capability to facilitate oversight, deconfliction,
and risk assessments of all commercial vendor support to the
Department of Defense for clandestine activities. Such
capability shall--
``(1) enable the Department of Defense to perform
oversight, deconfliction, and risk assessments of past,
ongoing, or planned clandestine activity involving
support from commercial vendors, including all
subcontractors; and
``(2) include use of the minimum information required
to--
``(A) identify potential conflicts between
clandestine activities;
``(B) identify the need for additional
coordination with respect to clandestine
activities; and
``(C) conduct aggregate risk assessments of
clandestine activities involving support from
commercial vendors; and
``(b) Exclusions.--(1) Notwithstanding subsection (a), if the
Secretary of Defense determines that information concerning a
commercial vendor should not be used by the centralized
technical capability required by subsection (a) due to
operational, counterintelligence, or other national security
concerns, the Secretary may exclude such information from use
by such centralized technical capability.
``(2) Not later than 7 days after making a determination
under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the
congressional defense committees, the Select Committee on
Intelligence of the Senate, and the Permanent Select Committee
on Intelligence of the House of Representatives notice of the
determination that includes the following information
disaggregated by the element of the Department of Defense with
respect to which such commercial vendor provides support:
``(A) The number of commercial vendors with respect
to which the Secretary made the determination under
paragraph (1).
``(B) A description of the types of activities
supported by such commercial vendors.
``(C) The rationale for excluding the information
concerning such commercial vendors from such
capability.
``(c) Deconfliction.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure
the centralized technical capability required by subsection (a)
is used in each case where a commercial vendor is expected to
provide support to a clandestine activity to--
``(1) deconflict the use of commercial vendors in
support of clandestine activities of the Department of
Defense; and
``(2) assess operational risk and counterintelligence
exposure attributable to the use of commercial vendors
in support of clandestine activities of the Department
of Defense.
``(d) Clandestine Activity Defined.--In this section, the
term `clandestine activity' means any activity where it is
intended that the role of the United States Government will not
be apparent or acknowledged publicly.''.
(b) Implementation Deadline and Reports.--
(1) Implementation deadline and certification.--Not
later than one year after the date of the enactment of
this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall--
(A) implement the requirements of section
430e of title 10, United States Code, as added
by subsection (a) of this section; and
(B) submit to the congressional defense
committees, the Select Committee on
Intelligence of the Senate, and the Permanent
Select Committee on Intelligence of the House
of Representatives a certification that such
requirements have been implemented.
(2) Submission of plan.--Not later than 120 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
Secretary of Defense shall--
(A) submit to the committees described in
paragraph (1)(B) a report containing the plan
to implement the requirements of such section
430e; and
(B) provide to such committees a briefing
with respect to such plan.
(3) Progress report.--Not later than 270 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Defense shall provide to the committees described in
paragraph (1)(B) a briefing describing the progress of
the Secretary towards implementing the requirements of
such section 430e.
SEC. 1622. SENSITIVE ACTIVITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
(a) Oversight of Department of Defense Sensitive
Activities.--Chapter 3 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by inserting after section 130f the following new
section:
``Sec. 130g. Oversight of sensitive activities of the Department of
Defense.
``(a) Requirement.--The Secretary of Defense shall keep the
congressional defense committees fully and currently informed
of Department of Defense sensitive activities.
``(b) Notification.--In addition to the requirement under
subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a written notification of any compromise or
failure of a sensitive activity of the Department of Defense by
not later than 48 hours after the date on which the Secretary
determines that such a compromise or failure has occurred.
``(c) Procedures.--The Secretary, in consultation with the
congressional defense committees, shall establish and submit to
such committees procedures for complying with the requirements
of subsections (a) and (b), including clearly established
reporting thresholds and timelines for the prompt delivery of
written notifications consistent with the national security of
the United States and the protection of operational security.
The Secretary shall promptly notify the congressional defense
committees in writing of any changes to such procedures at
least 14 days prior to the adoption of any such changes.
``(d) Sensitive Activities Defined.--In this section, the
term `Department of Defense sensitive activities' means
operations, actions, activities, or programs of the Department
of Defense that if compromised, could have enduring adverse
effects on United States foreign policy, Department of Defense
activities, or military operations, or cause significant
embarrassment to the United States, its allies, or the
Department of Defense. Such activities are generally handled
through special access, compartmented, or other sensitive
control mechanisms.''.
(b) Application of Notifications.--The Secretary of Defense
shall--
(1) not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, establish the procedures under
subsection (c) of section 130g of title 10, United
States Code, as added by subsection (a) of this
section; and
(2) not later than 90 days after the date of such
establishment, begin making notifications under
subsection (b) of such section 130g.
SEC. 1623. CODIFICATION OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE INSIDER THREAT
PROGRAM.
(a) Transfer to Title 10.--Chapter 131 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2224a a new
section 2225 consisting of--
(1) a heading as follows:
``Sec. 2225. Insider threat detection''; and
(2) a text consisting of the text of subsections (a)
and (b) of section 922 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (Public Law 112-
81; 10 U.S.C.2224 note).
(b) Repeal of Existing Provision.--Section 922 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (Public
Law 112-81; 10 U.S.C. 2224 note) is repealed.
SEC. 1624. PROVISION BY AIR FORCE OF METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES FOR
INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of the Air Force shall provide
meteorological services for operations of--
(1) each combat support agency that is an element of
the intelligence community; and
(2) by agreement with the head of any other element
of the intelligence community, that element of the
intelligence community.
(b) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``combat support agency'' has the
meaning given that term in section 193 of title 10,
United States Code.
(2) The term ``intelligence community'' has the
meaning given that term in section 3 of the National
Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003).
SEC. 1625. ANNUAL REPORT ON REQUESTS OF COMBATANT COMMANDS FOR REMOTE
SENSING DATA.
(a) Reports and Briefings.--Not later than February 1, 2026,
and annually thereafter for a five-year period, the Chairman of
the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in consultation with the commanders
of the combatant commands, shall submit to the Committees on
Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a
report, and shall provide to such committees a briefing, on the
requests of the combatant commands for data and information
derived from remote sensing.
(b) Matters.--Each report and briefing under subsection (a)
shall include, with respect to the two-year period preceding
the date of the submission of that report and for each
combatant command, the following information:
(1) An identification of the number of requests of
that combatant command for data or information derived
from remote sensing made to personnel of the National
Geospatial-Intelligence Agency during such period, if
any, including the number of any such requests denied,
accepted but not completely fulfilled, and completely
fulfilled, respectively.
(2) With respect to any such requests, an assessment
of whether the time to provide the data or information
requested was sufficient for the tactical purpose for
which the data or information was requested.
(3) An identification of the number of any such
requests not completely fulfilled and the reason, if
any, given by personnel of the National Geospatial-
Intelligence Agency for such lack of fulfillment.
SEC. 1626. REVIEW AND EVALUATION OF EXTENSION OF INACTIVE SECURITY
CLEARANCES.
(a) Extension of Period of Inactive Security Clearances.--
(1) Review and evaluation.--The Under Secretary of
Defense for Intelligence and Security, in coordination
with the Director of National Intelligence, shall
conduct a review and evaluation of the feasibility and
advisability of extending the period of inactive
security clearances for covered individuals to a period
of not more than five years.
(2) Assessment.--The review under paragraph (1) shall
include, at a minimum, an assessment of the feasibility
and advisability of subjecting inactive security
clearances to continuous vetting and due diligence,
including implications for the continued development of
the Trusted Workforce 2.0 initiative.
(b) Briefing Required.--Not later than June 30, 2026, the
Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security shall
provide to the Committees on Armed Services for the Senate and
House of Representatives and the congressional intelligence
committees a briefing on the results of the review and
evaluation described in subsection (a).
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``congressional intelligence
committees'' has the meaning given that term in section
3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C.
3003).
(2) The term ``covered individuals'' means
individuals who--
(A) have been retired or otherwise separated
from employment with the Department of Defense
for a period of not more than 5 years; and
(B) were eligible to access classified
information on the day before the individual
retired or otherwise separated from such
employment.
Subtitle C--Nuclear Forces
SEC. 1631. ADJUSTMENT TO RESPONSIBILITIES OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS COUNCIL.
Section 179 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), in the first sentence, by
inserting ``The Council shall be the primary mechanism
for integrating, streamlining, and ensuring unity of
purpose and direction for nuclear deterrence related
activities within the Department of Defense and the
Department of Energy.'' after ``Energy.'';
(2) in subsection (c), by striking paragraph (3);
(3) in subsection (d)--
(A) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through
(13) as paragraphs (2) through (14),
respectively;
(B) by inserting before paragraph (2), as so
redesignated, the following:
``(1) Overseeing nuclear deterrence activities of the
Department of Defense and the National Nuclear Security
Administration, including policy and resources, and
developing options for adjusting the deterrence posture
of the United States in response to evolving
international security conditions.'';
(C) by amending paragraph (6), as so
redesignated, to read as follows:
``(6) Evaluating safety, security, and control issues
for existing weapons and for proposed new weapon
program starts and approving adjustments as
required.'';
(D) in paragraph (7), as so redesignated, by
striking ``Ensuring that adequate consideration
is given to'' and inserting ``Overseeing the
approval of'';
(E) by amending paragraph (8), as so
redesignated, to read as follows:
``(8) Providing specific guidance regarding
priorities for research on--
``(A) nuclear weapon delivery systems and
platforms and priorities on military capability
development within the armed forces and the
broader Department of Defense; and
``(B) nuclear weapons and priorities among
activities, including production, surveillance,
research, construction, and any other programs
within the National Nuclear Security
Administration.'';
(F) by amending paragraph (9), as so
redesignated, to read as follows:
``(9) Coordinating and approving activities conducted
by the Department of Defense and the Department of
Energy for the study, development, production, and
retirement of nuclear warheads and weapon systems,
including concept definition studies, feasibility
studies, engineering development, hardware component
fabrication, warhead and weapon system production, and
warhead retirement.'';
(G) in paragraph (10), as so redesignated, by
inserting ``and weapon system'' after
``warhead'';
(H) in paragraph (12), as so redesignated, by
inserting ``and related weapon systems
supporting nuclear deterrence missions'' after
``weapons''; and
(I) in paragraph (14), as so redesignated--
(i) by striking ``Coordinating'' and
inserting ``Overseeing''; and
(ii) by inserting ``systems and''
after ``delivery''; and
(4) by amending subsection (f)(1) to read as follows:
``(f) Budget and Funding Matters.--(1) The Council shall
annually review the plans and budget of the National Nuclear
Security Administration and the military departments to assess
whether such plans and budget meet the current and projected
requirements relating to nuclear weapons and related weapon
systems supporting nuclear deterrence missions.''.
SEC. 1632. PROHIBITION ON REDUCTION OF INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC
MISSILES OF THE UNITED STATES.
(a) Inventory Requirement.--Section 9062 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new
subsection:
``(n)(1) The Secretary of the Air Force shall maintain a
total inventory of intercontinental ballistic missiles
sufficient to ensure that not fewer than 400 such missiles are
operationally available.
``(2) Such intercontinental ballistic missiles shall be
deployed among not fewer than 150 launch facilities dispersed
across each of the following locations (for a total of not
fewer than 450):
``(A) Francis E. Warren Air Force Base, Laramie
County, Wyoming.
``(B) Malmstrom Air Force Base, Cascade County,
Montana.
``(C) Minot Air Force Base, Ward County, North
Dakota.
``(3) In this subsection, the term `intercontinental
ballistic missile' means any combination of the LGM-30G
Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile or the LGM-35A
Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile.''.
(b)(1) Limitation on Availability of Certain Funds.--Except
as provided in paragraph (2), none of the funds authorized to
be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for the
Department of Defense for fiscal year 2026 may be obligated or
expended for the following, and the Department may not
otherwise take any action to do the following:
(A) Reduce, or prepare to reduce, the responsiveness
or alert level of the intercontinental ballistic
missiles of the United States.
(B) Reduce, or prepare to reduce, the quantity of
deployed intercontinental ballistic missiles of the
United States to a number less than that specified by
subsection (n) of section 9062 of title 10, United
States Code, as added by subsection (a).
(2) Exception.--The limitation under paragraph (1) shall not
apply to any of the following activities:
(A) The maintenance or sustainment of
intercontinental ballistic missiles.
(B) Ensuring the safety, security, or reliability of
intercontinental ballistic missiles.
(C) Facilitating the transition from the LGM-30G
Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile to the
Sentinel LGM-35A intercontinental ballistic missile.
SEC. 1633. MATTERS RELATING TO THE NUCLEAR-ARMED, SEA-LAUNCHED CRUISE
MISSILE.
(a) In General.--Subsection (b) of section 1640 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public
Law 118-31) is amended to read as follows:
``(b) Initial Operational Capability.--The Secretary of
Defense and the Administrator for Nuclear Security shall take
such actions as are necessary to ensure the program and project
described in subsection (a)--
``(1) provide a limited number of assets prior to
initial operational capability being achieved to enable
limited operational deployment of the weapon system, in
a quantity to be determined by the Nuclear Weapons
Council, to meet combatant command requirements not
later than September 30, 2032; and
``(2) achieve initial operational capability, as
defined jointly by the Secretary of the Navy and the
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, by not later
than September 30, 2034.''.
(b) Report.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy, in
coordination with the Nuclear Weapons Council, shall provide to
the congressional defense committees a briefing that includes--
(1) an initial definition of limited operational
capability for the nuclear-armed, sea-launched cruise
missile; and
(2) a timeline to achieve the defined limited
operational capability, in compliance with the
requirements of section 1640(a)(1) of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024.
SEC. 1634. ADJUSTMENT TO BOMBER AIRCRAFT NUCLEAR CERTIFICATION
REQUIREMENT.
Section 211 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2013 (Public Law 112-239; 126 Stat. 1671) is
amended to read as follows:
``SEC. 211. B-21 BOMBER AIRCRAFT NUCLEAR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT.
``The Secretary of the Air Force shall ensure that the B-21
bomber is--
``(1) operationally certified to employ nuclear
gravity bombs not later than 180 days after the date on
which such aircraft achieves initial operational
capability; and
``(2) operationally certified to employ the AGM-181
long-range standoff weapon not later than two years
after the date on which either the B-21 bomber or the
AGM-181 long-range standoff weapon achieves initial
operational capability, whichever is later.''.
SEC. 1635. ORGANIZATIONAL REALIGNMENT WITH RESPECT TO OFFICE OF THE
ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR NUCLEAR
DETERRENCE, CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE POLICY
AND PROGRAMS; LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF CERTAIN
FUNDS.
(a) Organizational Realignment.--Not later than 45 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense
shall take such actions as are required to--
(1) integrate into the Office of the Assistant
Secretary of Defense for Nuclear Deterrence, Chemical
and Biological Defense Policy and Programs (hereinafter
``ASD (ND-CBD)'') the authorities, responsibilities,
personnel, and resources necessary for executing
activities in support of the Under Secretary of Defense
for Acquisition and Sustainment's roles as the Defense
Acquisition Executive and Milestone Decision Authority
for applicable Major Defense Acquisition Programs as
pertains to Department of Defense programs for
acquiring, sustaining, and managing--
(A) dedicated nuclear weapons platforms and
delivery systems; and
(B) nuclear command, control, and
communications (hereinafter ``NC3'') systems;
(2) ensure the Office of the Assistant Secretary of
Defense for Acquisition reassigns sufficient personnel
to the Office of the ASD (ND-CBD) to support joint
oversight of Major Defense Acquisition Programs for
platforms--
(A) capable of employing both conventional
and nuclear weapons; and
(B) hosting NC3 systems; and
(3) establish Departmental processes for joint
oversight by the Assistant Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and the ASD (ND-CBD) of platforms--
(A) capable of employing both conventional
and nuclear weapons; and
(B) hosting NC3 systems.
(b) Limitation on Availability of Funds.--Of the funds
authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made
available for fiscal year 2026 for Operation and Maintenance,
Defense-Wide, to the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense
for Acquisition and Sustainment, and available to the Under
Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and the
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition for travel
purposes, not more than 50 percent may be obligated or expended
until the date on which the Secretary of Defense notifies the
congressional defense committees that the Department of Defense
has--
(1) completed the organizational realignments
described in subsection (a); and
(2) provided to the Committees on Armed Services of
the House of Representatives and the Senate a briefing
on--
(A) detailed implementation plans used to
achieve the actions required in subsection (a);
and
(B) policies and procedures of the Department
for future adjustments to management and
oversight responsibilities for dedicated
nuclear weapon and dual-capable platforms and
weapon systems between the Office of the Under
Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment and cognizant Direct Reporting
Program Managers, as applicable.
SEC. 1636. MATTERS RELATING TO INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILES OF
THE UNITED STATES.
The Secretary of the Air Force may enter into contracts for
the life-of-program procurement of solid rocket motor nozzle
material and related processing activities for the LGM-35A
Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile system.
SEC. 1637. DEEP CLEANING OF LAUNCH CONTROL CENTERS OF THE AIR FORCE
GLOBAL STRIKE COMMAND.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of the Air Force, acting
through the Commander of the Air Force Global Strike Command,
shall ensure that each Minuteman III launch control center
within the three missile wings comprising the 20th Air Force
undergoes a deep cleaning of its crew capsules at least once
every five years until each such launch control center is
decommissioned.
(b) Waiver.--
(1) In general.--The Commander of the Air Force
Global Strike Command may waive the requirement under
subsection (a) with respect to a particular Minuteman
III launch control center due to--
(A) unforseen circumstances that make
carrying out the deep cleaning required by such
subsection impracticable; or
(B) national security needs.
(2) Congressional notification.--If the Commander
grants a waiver under paragraph (1), the Commander
shall notify the congressional defense committees of
such wavier. Such notice shall include--
(A) the launch control center subject to such
waiver; and
(B) when such launch control center is
expected to be deep cleaned.
(c) Annual Report.--Not later than the first October 1 after
the date of the enactment of this Act, and on an annual basis
thereafter until each Minuteman III launch control center is
decommissioned, the Secretary of the Air Force shall provide to
the congressional defense committees a briefing that includes--
(1) an identification of each such launch control
center--
(A) deep cleaned during the fiscal year
covered by the briefing; and
(B) scheduled for a deep cleaning during the
fiscal year beginning after the fiscal year
during which the briefing is provided; and
(2) any additional matters of concern, as determined
by the Secretary, with respect to the condition of such
launch control centers.
SEC. 1638. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS PENDING NOTIFICATION OF
TASKING AUTHORITY DELEGATION.
Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for Operation and
Maintenance, Air Force, and available to the Office of the
Secretary of the Air Force for travel purposes, not more than
85 percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which
the Secretary of Defense notifies the congressional defense
committees that the delegation of authority described in
section 1638(e) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136
Stat. 2941) has been completed.
SEC. 1639. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS PENDING COMMENCEMENT OF
ANNUAL BRIEFINGS ON IMPLEMENTATION OF
RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE CONGRESSIONAL COMMISSION ON
THE STRATEGIC POSTURE OF THE UNITED STATES.
Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for Operation and
Maintenance, Defense-Wide, and available to the Office of the
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment for
travel expenses, not more than 90 percent may be obligated or
expended until the date on which the Under Secretary of Defense
for Acquisition and Sustainment completes the first annual
briefing to the congressional defense committees required by
section 1637 of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement
and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
(Public Law 118-159).
SEC. 1640. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR COMPENSATION CAPS.
(a) In General.--None of the funds authorized to be
appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal
year 2026 may be used to establish, or implement a requirement
to establish, a cap on reimbursement of compensation and
benefits for non-Federal employees under contract with the
National Nuclear Security Administration or employees of any
Federally-funded research and development center supporting--
(1) any atomic energy defense activity, as defined in
section 2 of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42
U.S.C. 10101);
(2) the sustainment and modernization of--
(A) nuclear weapons delivery systems and
platforms of the Department of Defense;
(B) nuclear command, control, and
communication systems of the Department; or
(C) any infrastructure association with the
systems or platforms described in subparagraph
(A) or (B); or
(3) the development, testing, or fielding of
technologies supporting the Golden Dome missile defense
system.
(b) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be
construed to affect or limit the application of, or any
obligation to comply with, the requirements of--
(1) section 3744(a) of title 10, United States Code;
or
(2) section 4304(a) of title 41, United States Code.
SECTION 1641. STRATEGY TO SUSTAIN MINUTEMAN III INTERCONTINENTAL
BALLISTIC MISSILE AND MAXIMIZE END-OF-LIFE MARGIN.
(a) Strategy Required.--
(1) In general.--Concurrent with the first submission
to Congress of a budget pursuant to section 1105(a) of
title 31, United States Code, after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and with each budget submitted
to Congress pursuant to such section until the Under
Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
determines the LGM-35A Sentinel intercontinental
ballistic missile reaches full operational capacity,
the Secretary of the Air Force, in consultation with
the Under Secretary, shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a strategy, with respect to the LGM-
30G Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles,
Air Force Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications
Weapon System (AN/USQ.225), associated ground systems,
and other supporting systems to address aging
components and maximize the end-of-life margin.
(2) Elements.--Each strategy required by paragraph
(1) shall include the following:
(A) A comprehensive identification of all
significant age-related and supportability
challenges for the LGM-30G Minuteman III
intercontinental ballistic missiles that
includes a description of--
(i) efforts of the Secretary to
address each such challenge; and
(ii) activities the Secretary intends
to carry out to address each such
challenge.
(B) A description of effects on the system
performance of Minuteman III missiles that
result from aging components, including such
effects with respect to shortfalls in
capability.
(C) A summary of test activities conducted
with Minuteman III missiles during the calender
year that precedes the date of the submission
of the strategy, including a description of any
observations of anomalous performance during
such test activities.
(D) A discussion of opportunities to increase
the end-of-life margin or overall performance
of Minuteman III missiles.
(E) A statement of the total inventory of
such Minuteman III missiles available to the
United States, including spares.
(F) A forecast with respect to the asset
attrition that includes an identification of
key drivers of such asset attrition.
(G) An identification, as specific budget
line items, of all funding with respect to the
LGM-30G Minuteman III intercontinental
ballistic missiles, associated ground systems,
and other and supporting systems included in
the budget of the Department of Defense for the
fiscal year during which the strategy is
submitted.
(H) An estimate of the amount of such funding
the Secretary determines is necessary across
the period covered by the most recent future-
years defense program submitted to Congress
under section 221 of title 10, United States
Code, to ensure the continued effective
operation of the the LGM-30G Minuteman III
intercontinental ballistic missile, associated
ground systems, and other and supporting
systems until the LGM-35A Sentinel
intercontinental ballistic missile reaches full
operational capacity.
(b) Independent Assessment of Strategy.--
(1) In general.--The Under Secretary shall review
each strategy required under subsection (a) to assess
whether the strategy is sufficient to ensure the
continued effective operation of the LGM-30G Minuteman
III intercontinental ballistic missile system until the
LGM-35A Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile
reaches full operational capacity.
(2) Reports.--During the period the requirement under
subsection (a) is effective, the Under Secretary shall,
not later than 45 days after any date on which a budget
is submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105(a) of
title 31, United States Code, submit to the
congressional defense committees a report that
includes--
(A) the findings of the assessment required
under paragraph (1);
(B) a discussion of any unfunded priorities
and risk reduction opportunities with respect
to the LGM-30G Minuteman III intercontinental
ballistic missile, associated ground systems,
and other supporting systems; and
(C) any other matters as the Under Secretary
determines appropriate.
SEC. 1642. MATTERS RELATING TO AIR FORCE GLOBAL STRIKE COMMAND.
(a) Establishment of Air Force Global Strike Command.--
Chapter 907 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 9068. Air Force Global Strike Command
``(a) Establishment.--There is in the Air Force a major
command, which shall be known as Air Force Global Strike
Command.
``(b) Commander.--(1) The Commander of Air Force Global
Strike Command shall hold the grade of general while serving in
that position, without vacating that officer's permanent grade.
The commander shall be appointed to that grade by the
President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate,
for service in that position.
``(2) The commander shall serve as the single accountable
officer responsible to the Secretary of the Air Force and the
Chief of Staff of the Air Force for carrying out all aspects of
Air Force nuclear and long-range strike missions in support of
United States Strategic Command, including such aspects
described in subsection (c).
``(c) Functions.--The Commander of Air Force Global Strike
Command shall be responsible for carrying out all aspects and
activities of the Air Force nuclear and long-range strike
missions in support of United States Strategic Command. Such
aspects include nuclear weapons, nuclear weapon delivery
systems, long-range strike bomber aircraft, and the nuclear
command, control, and communication systems. Such activities
include the following:
``(1) Providing combat-ready nuclear and long-range
conventional strike forces in support of Presidential
and combatant commander directives.
``(2) Administrating, organizing, training, and
equipping assigned and gained forces.
``(3) Assessing the readiness of assigned and gained
forces and submitting to the Secretary and the Air
Force Chief of Staff periodic reports with respect to
such assessments.
``(4) Leading development in the Air Force of--
``(A) military requirements with respect to
nuclear and long-range strike missions;
``(B) budget proposals necessary to carry out
the missions of the Air Force Global Strike
Command;
``(C) long-range investment plans and
priorities to sustain, modernize, and
recapitalize assigned forces; and
``(D) employment strategies, concepts,
tactics, techniques, and procedures with
respect to strategic deterrence, nuclear
deterrence operation, and long-range strike
operations.
``(5) Advising the Secretary, as necessary, on the
adequacy of resources of the Department of the Air
Force dedicated to support and execute nuclear
missions.
``(6) Such other functions as the Secretary
determines necessary or appropriate for execution of
nuclear deterrence and long-range strike missions.''.
(b) Oversight of Nuclear Deterrence Mission.--Section 9040(b)
of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
inserting ``in coordination with the Commander of Air
Force Global Strike Command'' after ``duties'';
(2) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as
paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively;
(3) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following
new paragraph (2):
``(2) Coordinate with and support the activities of
Air Force Global Strike Command, the Air Force Nuclear
Systems Center, and any other applicable Air Force
organization in the sustainment and modernization of
weapon systems associated with the nuclear deterrence
mission of the Air Force.'';
(4) in paragraph (4), as so redesignated, by striking
``and the Chief of Staff of the Air Force'' and
inserting ``the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and
the Commander of Air Force Global Strike Command''; and
(5) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(5) Represent Air Force nuclear deterrence mission
equities on behalf of the Chief of Staff of the Air
Force and the Commander of Air Force Global Strike
Command within the Nuclear Weapons Council processes
and other Department of Defense fora, as
appropriate.''.
Subtitle D--Missile Defense Programs
SEC. 1651. MODIFICATION TO NATIONAL MISSILE DEFENSE POLICY TO REFLECT
GOLDEN DOME FOR AMERICA POLICY.
Section 5501 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking the text and inserting the following:
``It is the policy of the United States--
``(1) to provide for the common defense of the United
States and its citizens by deploying and maintaining a
next-generation missile defense shield;
``(2) to deter and defend the United States, citizens
of the United States, and critical infrastructure of
the United States, against the threat of foreign attack
by increasingly complex ballistic, hypersonic glide,
and cruise missiles, and other advanced aerial threats;
and
``(3) to guarantee the viability of an effective
nuclear response capability of the United States and to
support the continued deterrence of strategic attacks
against the homeland of the United States.''.
SEC. 1652. GOLDEN DOME MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM.
(a) Annual Report.--
(1) Requirement.--Concurrent with the first
submission to Congress of a budget pursuant to section
1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, after the date
of the enactment of this Act, and with each submission
of a budget to Congress pursuant to such section until
the date on which the Secretary of Defense determines
that the next-generation air and missile defense
architecture developed pursuant to Executive Order 14
14186 (90 Fed. Reg. 8767), or such successor order,
achieves full operational capability, the Secretary
shall submit to the congressional defense committees a
report on the development and deployment of such
architecture.
(2) Elements.--Each report under paragraph (1) shall
include the following:
(A) A summary of air and missile threats to
the United States, including notable
developments occurring during year covered by
the report.
(B) A description of the system architecture
of the next-generation air and missile defense
architecture, including the identification of
each capability, program, and project
considered to be part of such architecture.
(C) A preliminary description of, cost
estimate for, and schedule to achieve--
(i) initial operational capability;
and
(ii) full operational capability.
(D) A consolidated list of funds estimated
within the most recent future-years defense
program under section 221 of title 10, United
States Code, for the next-generation air and
missile defense architecture as compared to the
prior fiscal year, including with respect to--
(i) each capability, program, and
project identified in subparagraph (B);
(ii) test and evaluation activities;
(iii) military construction;
(iv) operations and maintenance,
including advanced planning and
infrastructure sustainment, renovation,
and maintenance funds; and
(v) civilian and military personnel.
(E) A description of relevant concepts of
operations.
(F) A schedule of test activities planned for
the upcoming year.
(G) Identification of requirements with
respect to the electromagnetic spectrum for the
development, deployment, and deconfliction,
where necessary, of capabilities included in
such architecture.
(H) A holistic assessment of the total ground
segment requirements to support the
architecture and the progress made toward
meeting such requirements.
(I) An organizational construct defining
roles and responsibilities for each
participating element of the Department of
Defense.
(J) An assessment of on-orbit testing and
training requirements necessary for developing
capabilities and ensuring long-term
warfighting.
(K) Identification of any additional legal
authorities necessary to carry out or expedite
the development and deployment of such
architecture.
(L) Any other matters the Secretary considers
relevant.
(b) Quarterly Briefings.--
(1) Requirement.--Not later than 90 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, and on a quarterly
basis thereafter until the date on which the Secretary
of Defense determines that the next-generation air and
missile defense architecture achieves full operational
capability, the Secretary shall provide to the
congressional defense committees a briefing on the
status of the development and deployment of such
architecture.
(2) Elements.--Each briefing under paragraph (1)
shall include the following:
(A) The status of the next-generation air and
missile defense architecture as compared to the
previous quarter.
(B) The progress towards initial and full
operational capability of such architecture.
(C) The execution of funding appropriated for
such architecture and related activities
described in subparagraph (D).
(D) A description of test events planned for
the upcoming quarter and a detailed review of
test events performed during the previous
quarter.
(E) Any notable highlights and changes
affecting the development and deployment of
such architecture.
(F) Such other matters as the Secretary
considers appropriate.
SEC. 1653. AMENDMENTS TO TECHNICAL AUTHORITY OF DIRECTOR OF MISSILE
DEFENSE AGENCY REGARDING INTEGRATED AIR AND MISSILE
DEFENSE ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS.
(a) In General.--Subsection (a) of section 5531 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking ``The Director'' and inserting
``Subject to the authority, direction, and control of
the Secretary of Defense, the Director'';
(2) by inserting ``system level architectures,''
before ``interfaces''; and
(3) by inserting a comma after ``of such activities
and programs''.
(b) Technical Corrections.--Subsection (b) of such section is
amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)--
(A) by striking ``under paragraph (1)'' and
inserting ``under subsection (a)''; and
(B) by striking ``with subparagraph (B)'' and
inserting ``with paragraph (2)''; and
(2) in paragraph (2)--
(A) by striking ``under subparagraph (A)''
and inserting ``under paragraph (1)''; and
(B) by striking ``under paragraph (1)'' and
inserting ``under subsection (a)''.
SEC. 1654. PROHIBITION ON PRIVATIZED OR SUBSCRIPTION-BASED MISSILE
DEFENSE INTERCEPT CAPABILITIES.
Subchapter II of chapter 551 of title 10, United States Code,
is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 5516. Prohibition on privatized or subscription-based missile
defense intercept capabilities
``(a) Prohibition.--The Secretary of Defense may only
develop, deploy, test, or operate a missile defense system with
kinetic missile defense capabilities if--
``(1) the missile defense system is owned and
operated by the armed forces; and
``(2) such capabilities do not use a subscription-
based service, a pay-for-service model, or a recurring-
fee model to engage or intercept a target.
``(b) Inherently Governmental Function.--The decision to
engage in kinetic missile defense activities, including
targeting, launch authorization, and engagement of airborne or
spaceborne threats, is an inherently governmental function that
only officers or employees of the Federal Government or members
of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Space Force may
perform.
``(c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to prohibit the Secretary of Defense from--
``(1) entering into contracts with private entities
for the research, development, manufacture,
maintenance, or testing of missile defense systems;
``(2) entering into or carrying out co-production or
co-development arrangements, or other cooperative
agreements, with allies and partners of the United
States with respect to missile defense capabilities; or
``(3) procuring commercial services for remote
sensing, telemetry, threat tracking, data analysis,
data transport, or early warning, if such services do
not directly involve the execution or command of
kinetic missile defense activities.
``(d) Definitions.--For the purposes of this section:
``(1) The term `kinetic missile defense activities'
means any action intended to physically intercept,
neutralize, or destroy a missile, projectile, aircraft,
or other airborne threat, including those using kinetic
interceptors or directed energy.
``(2) The term `kinetic missile defense capabilities'
means any system or platform that is designed to be
able to carry out kinetic missile defense activities.
``(3) The term `subscription-based service' means any
arrangement in which a private entity provides ongoing
or recurring operational access to missile defense
capabilities in exchange for periodic payment.''.
SEC. 1655. MATTERS RELATED TO INTEGRATED AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE
CAPABILITIES TO DEFEND GUAM.
(a) Prohibition on Removal Without Notification.--None of the
funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise
made available for fiscal year 2026 for the Department of
Defense may be obligated or expended to remove an integrated
air and missile defense system or capability from Guam unless--
(1) the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff submits
to the congressional defense committees a notice of the
proposed removal; and
(2) a 10-day period elapses following the date of
such submission.
(b) Limitation on Availability of Funds.--Of the funds
authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made
available for fiscal year 2026 for the Office of the Under
Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment for travel
expenses, not more than 90 percent may be obligated or expended
until the date on which the Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment completes the first annual briefing
to the congressional defense committees required by section
1648 of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public
Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2186).
(c) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
the congressional defense committees an unclassified summary of
the report required by section 1660 of the James M. Inhofe
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public
Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2955).
SEC. 1656. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF MISSILE INSTRUMENTATION RANGE
SAFETY VESSELS.
(a) Vessel Construction.--
(1) Completion of design.--Subject to the
availability of appropriations, the Secretary of
Transportation, in consultation with the Director of
the Missile Defense Agency, shall complete the design
of missile instrumentation range safety vessels for the
National Defense Reserve Fleet to allow for the
construction of such vessels to begin in fiscal year
2027.
(2) Agreement with vessel construction manager.--
Notwithstanding section 8679 of title 10, United States
Code, and subject to the availability of
appropriations, the Secretary of the Transportation, in
consultation with the Director of the Missile Defense
Agency, shall seek to enter into an agreement with an
appropriate vessel construction manager under which the
vessel construction manager shall enter into a contract
for the construction of not more than two such vessels
in accordance with this section.
(3) Design standards and construction practices.--
Subject to paragraph (2), a vessel constructed pursuant
to this section shall be constructed using commercial
design standards and commercial construction practices
that are consistent with the best interests of the
Federal Government.
(b) Consultation With Other Federal Entities.--The Secretary
of Transportation shall consult and coordinate with the
Director of the Missile Defense Agency and may consult with the
heads of other appropriate Federal agencies regarding the
vessel referred to in subsection (a) and activities associated
with such vessel.
(c) Prohibition on Use of Funds for Used Vessels.--None of
the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
otherwise made available to carry out this section may be used
for the procurement of any used vessel.
(d) Missile Defense Agency Transfer Authority.--The Director
of the Missile Defense Agency may transfer amounts authorized
to be appropriated for the Missile Defense Agency to the
Secretary of Transportation, to be used for the purposes
authorized by this section. Any amount transferred pursuant to
this subsection shall retain its original period of
availability.
SEC. 1657. IRON DOME SHORT-RANGE ROCKET DEFENSE SYSTEM AND ISRAELI
COOPERATIVE MISSILE DEFENSE PROGRAM CO-DEVELOPMENT
AND CO-PRODUCTION.
(a) Iron Dome Short-range Rocket Defense System.--
(1) Availability of funds.--Of the funds authorized
to be appropriated by this Act for fiscal year 2026 for
procurement, Defense-wide, and available for the
Missile Defense Agency, not more than $60,000,000 may
be provided to the Government of Israel to procure
components for the Iron Dome short-range rocket defense
system through co-production of such components in the
United States by industry of the United States.
(2) Conditions.--
(A) Agreement.--Funds described in paragraph
(1) for the Iron Dome short-range rocket
defense program shall be available subject to
the terms and conditions in the Agreement
Between the Department of Defense of the United
States of America and the Ministry of Defense
of the State of Israel Concerning Iron Dome
Defense System Procurement, signed on March 5,
2014, as amended to include co-production for
Tamir interceptors.
(B) Certification.--Not later than 30 days
prior to the initial obligation of funds
described in paragraph (1), the Under Secretary
of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
shall submit to the appropriate congressional
committees--
(i) a certification that the amended
bilateral international agreement
specified in subparagraph (A) is being
implemented as provided in such
agreement;
(ii) an assessment detailing any
risks relating to the implementation of
such agreement; and
(iii) for system improvements
resulting in modified Iron Dome
components and Tamir interceptor sub-
components, a certification that the
Government of Israel has demonstrated
successful completion of Production
Readiness Reviews, including the
validation of production lines, the
verification of component conformance,
and the verification of performance to
specification as defined in the Iron
Dome Defense System Procurement
Agreement, as further amended.
(b) Israeli Cooperative Missile Defense Program, David's
Sling Weapon System Co-production.--
(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (3), of the
funds authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year
2026 for procurement, Defense-wide, and available for
the Missile Defense Agency not more than $40,000,000
may be provided to the Government of Israel to procure
the David's Sling Weapon System, including for co-
production of parts and components in the United States
by United States industry.
(2) Agreement.--Provision of funds specified in
paragraph (1) shall be subject to the terms and
conditions in the bilateral co-production agreement,
including--
(A) a one-for-one cash match is made by
Israel or in another matching amount that
otherwise meets best efforts (as mutually
agreed to by the United States and Israel); and
(B) co-production of parts, components, and
all-up rounds (if appropriate) in the United
States by United States industry for the
David's Sling Weapon System is not less than 50
percent.
(3) Certification and assessment.--The Under
Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
shall submit to the appropriate congressional
committees--
(A) a certification that the Government of
Israel has demonstrated the successful
completion of the knowledge points, technical
milestones, and Production Readiness Reviews
required by the research, development, and
technology agreement and the bilateral co-
production agreement for the David's Sling
Weapon System; and
(B) an assessment detailing any risks
relating to the implementation of such
agreement.
(c) Israeli Cooperative Missile Defense Program, Arrow 3
Upper Tier Interceptor Program Co-production.--
(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), of the
funds authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year
2026 for procurement, Defense-wide, and available for
the Missile Defense Agency not more than $100,000,000
may be provided to the Government of Israel for the
Arrow 3 Upper Tier Interceptor Program, including for
co-production of parts and components in the United
States by United States industry.
(2) Certification.--The Under Secretary of Defense
for Acquisition and Sustainment shall submit to the
appropriate congressional committees a certification
that--
(A) the Government of Israel has demonstrated
the successful completion of the knowledge
points, technical milestones, and Production
Readiness Reviews required by the research,
development, and technology agreement for the
Arrow 3 Upper Tier Interceptor Program;
(B) funds specified in paragraph (1) will be
provided on the basis of a one-for-one cash
match made by Israel or in another matching
amount that otherwise meets best efforts (as
mutually agreed to by the United States and
Israel);
(C) the United States has entered into a
bilateral international agreement with Israel
that establishes, with respect to the use of
such funds--
(i) in accordance with subparagraph
(D), the terms of co-production of
parts and components on the basis of
the greatest practicable co-production
of parts, components, and all-up rounds
(if appropriate) by United States
industry and minimizes nonrecurring
engineering and facilitization expenses
to the costs needed for co-production;
(ii) complete transparency on the
requirement of Israel for the number of
interceptors and batteries that will be
procured, including with respect to the
procurement plans, acquisition
strategy, and funding profiles of
Israel;
(iii) technical milestones for co-
production of parts and components and
procurement;
(iv) a joint affordability working
group to consider cost reduction
initiatives; and
(v) joint approval processes for
third-party sales; and
(D) the level of co-production described in
subparagraph (C)(i) for the Arrow 3 Upper Tier
Interceptor Program is not less than 50
percent.
(d) Number.--In carrying out paragraph (2) of subsection (b)
and paragraph (2) of subsection (c), the Under Secretary may
submit--
(1) one certification covering both the David's Sling
Weapon System and the Arrow 3 Upper Tier Interceptor
Program; or
(2) separate certifications for each respective
system.
(e) Timing.--The Under Secretary shall submit to the
congressional defense committees the certification and
assessment under subsection (b)(3) and the certification under
subsection (c)(2) not later than 30 days before the funds
specified in paragraph (1) of subsections (b) and (c) for the
respective system covered by the certification are provided to
the Government of Israel.
(f) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this
section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees''
means the following:
(1) The congressional defense committees.
(2) The Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.
(3) The Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of
Representatives.
SEC. 1658. LIMITATION ON AUTHORITY TO REDUCE SUSTAINMENT FOR OR HALT
OPERATION OF THE AN/FPS-108 COBRA DANE RADAR.
(a) Limitation.--Until the date on which the certification
described in subsection (b) is submitted to the congressional
defense committees, the Secretary of Defense--
(1) may not reduce sustainment efforts for, halt
operation of, or prepare to reduce sustainment efforts
for or halt operation of, the AN/FPS-108 COBRA DANE
radar located at Eareckson Air Station on Shemya
Island, Alaska;
(2) shall sustain the AN/FPS-108 COBRA DANE radar in
a manner that preserves, at a minimum, the operational
availability of the system as of the date of the
enactment of this section; and
(3) shall ensure that the AN/FPS-108 COBRA DANE radar
continues to meet the operational requirements of the
combatant commands that are met by such system as of
the date of the enactment of this section.
(b) Certification Described.--The certification described in
this subsection is a written certification from the Secretary
of Defense, in consultation with the Chief of Space Operations
and the Director of the Missile Defense Agency, indicating that
the replacement capability for the AN/FPS-108 COBRA DANE
radar--
(1) will reach initial operational capability at the
same time or before the termination of operations for
the AN/FPS-108 COBRA DANE radar; and
(2) at the time such replacement capability achieves
initial operational capability, will have the ability
to meet the operational requirements of the combatant
commands that have been, or that are expected to be,
assigned to such replacement capability.
(c) Exception.--The limitation described in subsection (a)
shall not apply to temporary interruptions of operational
availability for the AN/FPS-108 COBRA DANE radar provided such
activities are necessary to support maintenance or
modernization activities of the system.
SEC. 1659. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS PENDING INDEPENDENT
ANALYSIS OF SPACE-BASED MISSILE DEFENSE CAPABILITY.
Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for Operation and
Maintenance, Defense-Wide, and available to the Office of the
Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering for
travel purposes, not more than 90 percent may be obligated or
expended until the date on which the Secretary of Defense
submits the report required by section 1671(d) of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-
31).
SEC. 1660. ASSESSMENT OF THE RONALD REAGAN BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE
TEST SITE.
(a) Requirement.--Consistent with section 4173(i) of title
10, United States Code, the Director of the Department of
Defense Test Resource Management Center shall--
(1) not later than March 31 of each year through
2030, visit the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense
Test Site and assess the state of infrastructure
supporting test and evaluation facilities of the
Department of Defense; and
(2) not later than 30 days after the date on which a
visit under paragraph (1) is completed, provide the
congressional defense committees a briefing on the
findings of the Director with respect to such visit and
assessment.
(b) Delegation.--The Director may delegate a visit under
subsection (a)(1) to a senior staff member of the Department of
Defense Test Resource Management Center if--
(1) the Director notifies the congressional defense
committees of the intent of the Director to make such
delegation; and
(2) a 30-day period elapses following the date of
such notification.
SEC. 1661. BIENNIAL ASSESSMENTS OF THE RONALD REAGAN BALLISTIC MISSILE
DEFENSE TEST SITE.
(a) Biennial Assessments.--In 2027 and in each odd-numbered
year thereafter through 2033, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs
of Staff, in coordination with the Commander of the United
States Strategic Command, the Commander of the United States
Space Command, the Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific
Command, and the commanders of such other combatant commands as
the Chairman considers appropriate, shall assess the
capabilities and capacity, including with respect to supporting
infrastructure, of the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense
Test Site to meet the operational and weapon system development
needs of the combatant commands.
(b) Report to Secretary of Defense.--Not later than February
28 of each even-numbered year following a year for which an
assessment under subsection (a) is completed, the Chairman
shall submit to the Secretary of Defense a report containing--
(1) the findings of the Chairman with respect to the
assessment;
(2) an identification and discussion of any
capability or capacity gap or other shortfall with
respect to the operational and weapon system
development needs described in subsection (a);
(3) an identification and discussion of any risks
with respect to meeting current and future mission or
capability requirements (as of the date of the report);
and
(4) an identification and discussion of any matter
having an adverse effect on the capability of the
commanders of the combatant commands to accurately
determine the matters covered by the assessment.
(c) Report to Congress.--Not later than March 15 of each year
during which the Chairman submits to the Secretary a report
under subsection (b), the Secretary shall submit to the
congressional defense committees such report, without change,
together with additional views the Secretary considers
appropriate.
Subtitle E--Matters Relating to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena
SEC. 1671. BRIEFINGS ON INTERCEPTS OF UNIDENTIFIED ANOMALOUS PHENOMENA
BY NORTH AMERICAN AEROSPACE DEFENSE COMMAND AND
UNITED STATES NORTHERN COMMAND.
(a) In General.--Section 1683(l) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (50 U.S.C. 3373(l)) is
amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(5) Intercepts.--
``(A) In general.--Each briefing under this
subsection shall include, for the period
covered by the briefing, details on any
unidentified anomalous phenomena intercepts
conducted by the North American Aerospace
Defense Command or the United States Northern
Command.
``(B) Summaries.--In providing a briefing
under this subsection, the Director of the
Office shall make available a summary of all
instances of intercepts described in
subparagraph (A), including--
``(i) the number, location, and
nature of such intercepts; and
``(ii) a description of the
procedures and protocols followed
during the intercepts, including any
data collected or analyzed during such
intercepts.
``(C) Timely information.--The Director of
the Office shall inform the appropriate
congressional committees of any failure by the
North American Aerospace Defense Command or the
United States Northern Command to provide
timely information on unidentified anomalous
phenomena intercepts.''.
(b) First Briefing.--Notwithstanding paragraph (5) of such
section, as added by subsection (a), for the first briefing
provided under such section after the date of the enactment of
this Act, the briefing shall include details on any
unidentified anomalous phenomena intercepts conducted by the
North American Aerospace Defense Command or the United States
Northern Command not previously provided that occurred during
the period beginning on January 1, 2004, and ending on the last
day of the period otherwise covered by the briefing.
SEC. 1672. ELIMINATION OF DUPLICATIVE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS RELATING
TO UNIDENTIFIED ANOMALOUS PHENOMENA.
(a) Repeal.--Section 413 of the Intelligence Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (division X of Public Law 117-103; 50
U.S.C. 3373a) is repealed.
(b) Clarification of Availability of Data.--Subparagraph (A)
of section 1683(f)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-103; 50 U.S.C. 3373(f)(1))
is amended to read as follows:
``(A) Availability of data.--The Director of
National Intelligence and the Secretary of
Defense shall jointly require that each element
of the intelligence community and component of
the Department of Defense with data relating to
unidentified anomalous phenomena makes such
data available immediately to the Office in a
manner that protects intelligence sources and
methods.''.
SEC. 1673. ACCOUNTING OF SECURITY CLASSIFICATION GUIDES RELATING TO
UNIDENTIFIED ANOMALOUS PHENOMENA.
(a) Accounting.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Director of the All-Domain
Anomaly Resolution Office--
(1) shall make an accounting of security
classification guides that apply to information used
for reports and investigations of unidentified
anomalous phenomena; and
(2) may issue a consolidated security classification
matrix for programs relating to unidentified anomalous
phenomena to provide a resource for programs that
support or may be affected by investigations relating
to unidentified anomalous phenomena.
(b) Inclusion in Annual Report.--The Director shall include
in the report submitted during 2026 under section 1683(k) of
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (50
U.S.C. 3373(k)) information on the security classification
guides and consolidated security classification matrix
specified in subsection (a).
Subtitle F--Matters Relating to Electromagnetic Warfare
SEC. 1681. MODIFICATION OF FUNCTIONS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM
ENTERPRISE OPERATIONAL LEAD FOR JOINT
ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM OPERATIONS TO INCLUDE
DYNAMIC SPECTRUM SHARING TECHNOLOGIES.
Section 500e of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)--
(A) by striking ``responsible for
synchronizing'' and inserting the following:
``responsible for--
``(1) synchronizing'';
(B) by striking the period at the end and
inserting ``; and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(2) the evaluation of tactics, techniques, and
procedures for dynamic spectrum sharing technologies
for joint electromagnetic operations.''; and
(2) in subsection (c)--
(A) by redesignating paragraph (4) as
paragraph (6); and
(B) by inserting after paragraph (3) the
following new paragraphs:
``(4) An assessment of any current gaps in evaluation
mechanisms for future joint use of dynamic spectrum
sharing technologies.
``(5) The feasibility and advisability of
establishing designated virtual ranges for the
evaluation of tactics, techniques, and procedures for
dynamic spectrum sharing technologies.''.
SEC. 1682. INTEGRATION OF ELECTRONIC WARFARE INTO TIER 1 AND TIER 2
JOINT TRAINING EXERCISES.
(a) In General.--Chapter 25 of title 10, United States Code,
is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 500g. Integration of electronic warfare into Tier 1 and Tier 2
joint training exercises
``(a) Requirement.--During fiscal years 2026 through 2030,
the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall require the
integration of offensive and defensive electronic warfare
capabilities into Tier 1 and Tier 2 joint training exercises.
``(b) Inclusion of Opposing Force.--The Chairman shall
require exercises conducted under subsection (a) to include an
opposing force design based on an intelligence assessment of
the electromagnetic order of battle and capabilities of an
adversary that is current as of the date of the exercise.
``(c) Waiver.--The Chairman may waive the application of
subsection (a) or (b) with respect to an exercise if the
Chairman determines that--
``(1) the exercise does not require--
``(A) a demonstration of electronic warfare
capabilities; or
``(B) a militarily significant threat from
electronic warfare attack; or
``(2) the integration of offensive and defensive
electronic warfare capabilities into the exercise is
cost prohibitive or not technically feasible based on
the overall goals of the exercise.
``(d) Briefing.--Concurrent with the submission of the budget
of the President to Congress pursuant to section 1105(a) of
title 31, United States Code, for each of fiscal years 2026
through 2030, the Chairman shall provide the congressional
defense committees with a briefing on exercises conducted under
subsection (a) that includes--
``(1) a description of such exercises planned and
included in the budget submission for that fiscal year;
and
``(2) the results of each such exercise conducted in
the preceding fiscal year, including--
``(A) the extent to which offensive and
defensive electronic warfare capabilities were
integrated into the exercise;
``(B) an evaluation and assessment of the
exercise to determine the impact of the
opposing force on the participants in the
exercise, including--
``(i) joint lessons learned;
``(ii) high interest training issues;
and
``(iii) high interest training
requirements; and
``(C) an assessment as to whether offensive
and defensive electronic warfare capabilities
were part of an overall joint fires and, if so,
a description of the manner in which such
capabilities were incorporated into the joint
fires.
``(e) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `electromagnetic order of battle' has
the meaning given such term in Joint Publication 3-85
entitled `Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations',
dated May 2020.
``(2) The terms `high interest training issue', `high
interest training requirement', `Tier 1', and `Tier 2'
have the meanings given such terms in the Joint
Training Manual for the Armed Forces of the United
States (Document No. CJCSM 3500.03E), dated April 20,
2015.
``(3) The term `joint fires' has the meaning given
such term in the publication of the Joint Staff
entitled `Insights and Best Practices Focus Paper on
Integration and Synchronization of Joint Fires', dated
July 2018.''.
SEC. 1683. ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE JOINT ELECTROMAGNETIC BATTLE MANAGEMENT
SOFTWARE PROGRAM.
(a) Arrangement.--The Commander of the United States
Strategic Command shall seek to enter into an arrangement with
a federally funded research and development center to perform
the services covered by this section.
(b) Annual Reviews.--
(1) In general.--Under an arrangement between the
Commander and a federally funded research and
development center under subsection (a), the federally
funded research and development center shall, not less
frequently than once each fiscal year, carry out a
review of the Joint Electromagnetic Battle Management
Software Program.
(2) Elements.--In carrying out a review under
paragraph (1), the federally funded research and
development center shall assess--
(A) whether the Electromagnetic Battle
Management Software Program--
(i) is using best practices,
including those developed by the
Comptroller General of the United
States;
(ii) is adequately meeting
requirements; and
(iii) is adequately adhering to price
and schedule; and
(B) such other matters as the federally
funded research and development center
considers important to meeting the mission of
the program.
(c) Briefing.--Not later than September 30 of each year
through 2031, the Commander and the federally funded research
and development center, either each individually or jointly,
shall provide to the congressional defense committees a
briefing on the most recently completed review carried out
under this section.
(d) Sunset.--The arrangement entered into under subsection
(a) shall terminate on October 1, 2031.
SEC. 1684. SUPPORT BY THE 350TH SPECTRUM WARFARE WING TO EA-37B COMPASS
CALL AIRCRAFT.
(a) Requirement.--The Secretary of the Air Force shall ensure
that the 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing can adequately support the
EA-37B Compass Call aircraft, including establishment of an EA-
37 software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop laboratory for
the 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing for--
(1) the rapid reprogramming of spectrum waveforms;
(2) verification and validation testing of waveforms;
and
(3) such other matters as the Secretary considers
necessary for the continued development of the EA-37B
to effectively operate in a nonpermissive spectrum
environment.
(b) Notification of Necessary Timeframe.--Not later than
March 31, 2026, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a notification of the timeframe necessary to
establish the software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop
laboratory under subsection (a).
Subtitle G--Other Matters
SEC. 1691. COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION FUNDS.
(a) Funding Allocation.--Of the $282,830,000 authorized to be
appropriated to the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2026
in section 301 and made available by the funding table in
division D for the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat
Reduction Program established under section 1321 of the
Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Act (50
U.S.C. 3711), the following amounts may be obligated for the
purposes specified:
(1) For delivery system threat reduction, $6,249,000.
(2) For chemical security and elimination,
$25,292,000.
(3) For global nuclear security, $38,134,000.
(4) For biological threat reduction, $137,686,000.
(5) For proliferation prevention, $47,146,000.
(6) For activities designated as Other Assessments/
Administration Costs, $28,323,000.
(b) Specification of Cooperative Threat Reduction Funds.--
Funds appropriated pursuant to the authorization of
appropriations in section 301 and made available by the funding
table in division D for the Department of Defense Cooperative
Threat Reduction Program shall be available for obligation for
fiscal years 2026, 2027, and 2028.
(c) Matters Concerning Biological Threat Reduction.--
(1) Reduction of highly pathogenic diseases.--In
carrying out biological threat reduction activities
pursuant to subsection (a)(4), the Secretary of Defense
may not discontinue activities to reduce the threat of
highly pathogenic diseases consistent with section 1321
of the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat
Reduction Act (50 U.S.C. 3711), including through the
provision of assistance to maintain existing pathogenic
inventory and disease surveillance systems at existing
locations developed under the Program.
(2) Report.--The Secretary shall ensure that the
report submitted in fiscal year 2027 under section 1343
of the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat
Reduction Act (50 U.S.C. 3743(c)(3)) includes a
description of the activities and assistance described
in paragraph (1) carried out during fiscal year 2026,
as required by subsection (c)(3) of such section.
SEC. 1692. PROHIBITION ON ACCESS TO DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CLOUD-BASED
RESOURCES BY CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS.
(a) Access Prohibition.--
(1) Prohibition for individuals located in covered
nations.--The Secretary of Defense shall prohibit any
individual physically located in a covered nation from
having any of the accesses described in paragraph (2).
(2) Accesses described.--The accesses described in
this paragraph are the following:
(A) Physical access to any facility,
hardware, or equipment that hosts or operates a
Department of Defense cloud computing system.
(B) Logical or remote access to a Department
of Defense cloud computing system, including
with respect to management interfaces,
virtualization platforms, security controls, or
monitoring systems.
(C) Logical or remote access to Department of
Defense data or workloads on a Department of
Defense cloud computing system, including with
respect to applications, configurations,
network architecture, data schemas, security
settings, access logs or other information that
could compromise the confidentiality,
integrity, or availability of the system,
software, or data.
(D) Indirect access to confidential and
technical information not publicly available
about a Department of Defense cloud computing
system through observation, documentation,
briefings, or other communication means
(excluding administrative data normally shared
to support business operations and compliance
requirements applied to publicly traded
companies).
(b) Department of Defense Guidance, Directives, Procedures,
Requirements, and Regulations.--The Secretary shall--
(1) review all relevant guidance, directives,
procedures, requirements, and regulations of the
Department of Defense, including the Cloud Computing
Security Requirements Guide, the Security Technical
Implementation Guides, and related instructions of the
Department; and
(2) make such revisions as may be necessary to ensure
conformity and compliance with subsection (a).
(c) Briefings.--The Secretary shall provide to the
congressional defense committees briefings on the
implementation of this section as follows:
(1) Not later than June 1, 2026, an initial briefing
on the implementation status, including policies,
procedures, and controls implemented to carry out this
section.
(2) Not later than June 1, 2027, and annually
thereafter through 2028, briefings on the
implementation progress, effectiveness of controls,
security incidents, and recommendations for legislative
or administrative action.
(d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to prohibit or restrict--
(1) software development activities, including the
development, modification, or contribution to open-
source code and software; or
(2) collaboration on or access to publicly available
open-source software components that may be
incorporated into Department of Defense cloud computing
systems.
(e) Definitions.--ln this section:
(1) The term ``covered nation'' has the meaning given
that term in section 4872 of title 10, United States
Code.
(2) The term ``Department of Defense cloud computing
system'' means any cloud computing (as defined by
section 239.7601 of the Defense Federal Acquisition
Regulation Supplement) environment accredited by the
Secretary of Defense for controlled unclassified
information or classified information, or a cloud
computing environment that is a national security
system (as defined by section 3552(b)(6) of title 44).
TITLE XVII--OTHER DEFENSE MATTERS
Sec. 1701. Technical and conforming amendments.
Sec. 1702. Copyright to a literary work produced by a civilian faculty
member of the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences
in the course of such employment: free use by the Federal
Government.
Sec. 1703. Temporary authority for nonimmigrant construction workers on
Wake Island.
Sec. 1704. Mapping and report on strategic ports.
Sec. 1705. Authorization of United States Coast Guard rotary aircraft
work at Department of Defense depots.
Sec. 1706. Continual assessment of impact of international state arms
embargoes on Israel and actions to address defense capability
gaps.
Sec. 1707. Protection of certain facilities and assets from unmanned
aircraft.
SEC. 1701. TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.
(a) Title 10, United States Code.--Title 10, United States
Code, is amended as follows:
(1) In the chapter analysis for subtitle A, by
striking the item relating to chapter 243 and inserting
the following:
``243. Other Matters Relating to Awarding of Contracts...........3341''.
(2) In the tables of chapters at the beginning of
part I of such subtitle, by striking the item relating
to chapter 25 and inserting the following:
``25. Electromagnetic Warfare.....................................500''.
(3) In section 132a--
(A) in the section heading, by striking
``improvement officer'' and inserting
``Improvement Officer''; and
(B) in subsection (c)(1), by striking
``National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal
Year 2008'' and inserting ``National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008''.
(4) In section 139a, by striking ``section 2334''
each place it appears and inserting ``section 3221''.
(5) In section 183a(h)(3), by striking the semicolon
and inserting a comma.
(6) In section 222d(c)--
(A) by inserting ``that term'' after
``meaning given''; and
(B) by inserting ``and Sustainment'' after
``Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition''.
(7) In chapter 9, by redesignating the second section
222e (relating to unfunded priorities of the Under
Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering:
annual report) as section 222f.
(8) In the section heading for section 430c, by
striking ``intelligence oversight official'' and
inserting ``Intelligence Oversight Official''.
(9) In section 525(a)(4)(C), by striking the period
after ``21''.
(10) In chapter 40, by redesignating section 711
(relating to parental leave for members of certain
reserve components of the armed forces) as section 710a
(and conforming the table of contents with respect to
the section number and heading).
(11) In subsection (a)(2) of such section 710a, as so
redesignated--
(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking
``subparagraph (A)'' each place it appears and
inserting ``paragraph (1)''; and
(B) in subparagraph (B)--
(i) by striking ``subparagraph (A)''
and inserting ``paragraph (1)'';
(ii) by striking ``clause (i)'' and
inserting ``subparagraph (A)''; and
(iii) by striking the semicolon that
appears after the period.
(12) In section 714(b)(6)(A), in the second sentence,
by inserting ``a'' before ``determination''.
(13) In section 1143(e)(1), by striking ``(a)'' and
inserting ``(A)''.
(14) In section 1558(c)(1), by striking the comma
after ``Space Force''.
(15) In section 1749--
(A) in subsection (b)(4), by striking
``emphasizes--'' and inserting ``emphasize--'';
and
(B) in subsection (c)--
(i) in the matter preceding paragraph
(1), by inserting ``shall'' after
``program'';
(ii) in paragraph (2)--
(I) by striking ``has'' and
inserting ``have''; and
(II) by striking ``can'' and
inserting ``the ability to'';
and
(C) in subsection (f), by inserting
``subsection'' before ``(a)'' each place it
appears.
(16) In section 2107(k), by striking the subsection
heading.
(17) In section 2218, in each of subsections
(c)(1)(D) and (k)(3)(B), by striking ``section 11 of
the Merchant Ship Sales Act of 1946 (50 U.S.C. 4405)''
and inserting ``section 57100 of title 46''.
(18) In section 2818(a), by striking ``contact'' and
inserting ``contract''.
(19) In section 2819(e), by inserting ``the'' before
``congressional defense committees''.
(20) In the tables of chapters at the beginning of
part V of such subtitle, by striking the item relating
to chapter 326 and inserting the following:
``327. Weapon Systems Development and Related Matters............4401''.
(21) In the tables of chapters at the beginning of
part V of such subtitle, by striking the item relating
to chapter 383 and inserting the following:
``383. Development, Application, and Support of Dual-Use
Technologies.......................................4831''.
(22) In the subsection heading for subsection (c) of
section 3072, by striking ``Efforts'' and inserting
``Initiatives''.
(23) In section 3601(a)(1)(C), by inserting ``)''
after ``(22 U.S.C. 2651a(m))''.
(24) In section 3603(a), by striking ``Such a pathway
shall include the following:''.
(25) In section 3702(a)(3)(B)(ii), by striking
``offereor'' and inserting ``offeror''.
(26) In section 4127(d)(9), by striking ``pursing''
and inserting ``pursuing''.
(27) In section 4022(e)(1), by striking
``Undersecretary of Defense'' each place it appears and
inserting ``Under Secretary of Defense''.
(28) In chapter 303, by redesignating the second
section 4128 (relating to the Joint Federated Assurance
Center) as section 4129.
(29) In section 4663(a), by inserting ``if such
entity'' before ``is a party''.
(30) In section 4816(b)(6), by inserting ``)'' after
``title''.
(31) In section 4872(e)(1), by striking ``the
Secretary of Defense of the Secretary or the Secretary
of the military department concerned'' and inserting
``the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of the
military department concerned''.
(32) In section 5502, in the section heading, by
striking ``defense agency'' and inserting ``Defense
Agency''.
(33) In section 5513, in the section heading, by
striking ``missile defense agency'' and inserting
``Missile Defense Agency''.
(34) In section 5531(b) is amended--
(A) by striking ``paragraph (1)'' both places
it appears and inserting ``subsection (a)'';
(B) in paragraph (1), by striking
``subparagraph (B)'' and inserting ``paragraph
(2)''; and
(C) in paragraph (2), by striking
``subparagraph (A)'' and inserting ``paragraph
(1)''.
(35) In section 7361(a)(2), by striking ``Vietnam
Era'' and inserting ``Vietnam era''.
(36) In section 8679a, by striking ``a foreign
adversary country (as defined in section 4872(d)(2) of
title 10, United States Code)'' and inserting ``a
covered nation, as defined in section 4872(f) of this
title''.
(37) In section 9062a, in the section heading, by
striking the period that appears after ``structure''.
(38) In section 9361(a)(2), by striking ``Vietnam
Era'' and inserting ``Vietnam era''.
(39) In section 9531, in the section heading, by
striking the period that appears after ``Reserve''.
(40) In section 10216(f), by striking the period that
appears after ``62''.
(41) In the tables of chapters at the beginning of
part III of subtitle E, by striking the item relating
to chapter 1413 and inserting the following:
``1413. Alternative Promotion Authority for Officers in Designated
Competitive Categories............................15101''.
(42) In section 14504(b), by striking ``the the
Secretary'' and inserting ``the Secretary''.
(43) In section 20251(a), by striking ``and'' before
``14504''.
(b) Coordination With Other Amendments Made by This Act.--For
purposes of applying amendments made by provisions of this Act
other than this section, the amendments made by this section
shall be treated as having been enacted immediately before any
such amendments by other provisions of this Act.
SEC. 1702. COPYRIGHT TO A LITERARY WORK PRODUCED BY A CIVILIAN FACULTY
MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF
HEALTH SCIENCES IN THE COURSE OF SUCH EMPLOYMENT:
FREE USE BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.
(a) Use by Federal Government.--Section 105 of title 17,
United States Code, is amended, in subsection (d)(2)--
(1) by redesignating subparagraphs (L) through (N) as
subparagraphs (M) through (O), respectively;
(2) by inserting after subparagraph (K) the following
new subparagraph (L):
``(L) Uniformed Services University of the
Health Sciences.''.
(b) Conforming Amendments.--Such section is further amended,
in subsection (c)--
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``subparagraphs (A)
through (K) of subsection (d)(2) and subparagraph (L)''
and inserting ``subparagraphs (A) through (L) of
subsection (d)(2) and subparagraph (M)'';
(2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``subsection
(d)(2)(L)'' and inserting ``subsection (d)(2)(M)'';
(3) in paragraph (3), by striking ``subsection
(d)(2)(M)'' and inserting ``subsection (d)(2)(N)''; and
(4) in paragraph (4), by striking ``subsection
(d)(2)(N)'' and inserting ``subsection (d)(2)(O)''.
SEC. 1703. TEMPORARY AUTHORITY FOR NONIMMIGRANT CONSTRUCTION WORKERS ON
WAKE ISLAND.
(a) Authorization.--An alien, if otherwise qualified, may
seek admission to the United States as a nonimmigrant under
section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of the Immigration and Nationality
Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b)), notwithstanding the
requirement of such section that the service or labor be
temporary, for a period of up to 3 years, to perform a service
or labor pursuant to a contract or subcontract related to
construction, repairs, or renovations connected to, supporting,
or associated with, a military installation on Wake Island.
(b) Exemption From Numerical Limitations.--An alien admitted
pursuant to subsection (a) shall not count against the
numerical limitations set forth in section 214(g) of the
Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1184(g)).
(c) Cancellation of Visas for Misuse.--A visa or other
document authorizing admission of an alien to the United States
for the purpose of performing a service or labor related to
construction on Wake Island shall be canceled if the alien
enters an area within the United States other than Wake Island,
Guam, the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, or a United
States Minor Outlying Island in the Pacific.
(d) Transferability.--Notwithstanding any other provision of
law--
(1) an alien admitted to Guam pursuant to 6(b)(1) of
Public Law 94-241 (48 U.S.C. 1806(b)(1)) may perform a
service or labor pursuant to a contract or subcontract
related to construction, repairs, or renovations
connected to, supporting, or associated with, a
military installation on Wake Island; and
(2) an alien admitted to the Commonwealth of the
Northern Mariana Islands pursuant to 6(b)(1) of Public
Law 94-241 (48 U.S.C. 1806(b)(1)) may perform a service
or labor pursuant to a contract or subcontract related
to construction, repairs, or renovations connected to,
supporting, or associated with, a military installation
on Wake Island.
(e) Period of Applicability.--An alien may seek admission to
the United States pursuant to subsection (a) during the period
beginning on the date of enactment of this section and ending
on December 31, 2030.
SEC. 1704. MAPPING AND REPORT ON STRATEGIC PORTS.
(a) Mapping and Strategy Required.--
(1) Mapping of global ports.--The Secretary of State,
in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, shall--
(A) develop an updated, global mapping of
foreign and domestic ports identified to be of
importance to the United States, because of a
capability to provide military, diplomatic,
economic, or resource exploration superiority;
and
(B) identify any efforts by the Government of
the People's Republic of China (PRC) or other
PRC entities to build, buy, or otherwise
control, directly or indirectly, such ports.
(2) Submission of map.--The Secretary of State, in
coordination with the Secretary of Defense, shall
submit the mapping developed pursuant to subsection (a)
to the appropriate congressional committees. Such
submission shall be in unclassified form, but may
include a classified annex.
(b) Study and Report on Strategic Ports.--
(1) Study required.--The Secretary of State, in
coordination with the Secretary of Defense, shall
conduct a study of--
(A) strategic ports;
(B) the reasons such ports are of interest to
the United States;
(C) the activities and plans of the
Government of the People's Republic of China
(PRC) to expand its control over strategic
ports outside of the People's Republic of
China;
(D) the public and private actors, such as
China Ocean Shipping Company, that are
executing and supporting the activities and
plans of the Government of the PRC to expand
its control over strategic ports outside of the
PRC;
(E) the activities and plans of the
Government of the PRC to expand its control
over maritime logistics by promoting products,
such as LOGINK, and setting industry standards
outside the PRC;
(F) how the control by the Government of the
PRC over strategic ports outside of the PRC
could harm the national security or economic
interests of the United States and allies and
partners of the United States; and
(G) measures the United States Government
could take to ensure open access and security
for strategic ports and offer alternatives to
PRC investments or stakes in strategic ports.
(2) Conduct of study.--The Secretary of State and the
Secretary of Defense may enter into an arrangement with
a federally funded research and development center
under which the center shall conduct the study required
under subsection (a).
(3) Report.--
(A) In general.--Not later than one year
after the date of the enactment of this Act,
the Secretary of State, in coordination with
the Secretary of Defense, shall submit to the
appropriate congressional committees a report
on the findings of the study conducted under
subsection (a).
(B) Elements.--The report required by
paragraph (1) shall include--
(i) a detailed list of all known
strategic ports operated, controlled,
or owned, directly or indirectly, by
the PRC or by a foreign person of the
PRC, and an assessment of the national
security and economic interests
relevant to each such port;
(ii) a detailed list of all known
strategic ports operated, controlled,
or owned, directly or indirectly, by
the United States or United States
persons and an assessment of the
national security and economic
interests relevant to each such port;
(iii) an assessment of
vulnerabilities of--
(I) ports operated,
controlled, or owned, directly
or indirectly, by the United
States; and
(II) strategic ports;
(iv) an analysis of the activities
and actions of the Government of the
PRC to gain control or ownership over
strategic ports, including promoting
products, such as LOGINK, and setting
industry standards;
(v) an assessment of how the
Government of the PRC plans to expand
its control over strategic ports
outside of the PRC;
(vi) a suggested strategy, developed
in consultation with the heads of the
relevant United States Government
offices, that suggests courses of
action to secure trusted investment and
ownership of strategic ports and
maritime infrastructure, protect such
ports and infrastructure from PRC
control, and ensure open access and
security for such ports, that
includes--
(I) a list of relevant
existing authorities that can
be used to carry out the
strategy;
(II) a list of any additional
authorities necessary to carry
out the strategy;
(III) an assessment of
products owned by the
Government of the PRC or by an
entity headquartered in the PRC
that are used in connection
with strategic ports or
maritime infrastructure;
(IV) an assessment of the
costs to--
(aa) secure such
trusted investment and
ownership;
(bb) replace products
owned by the Government
of the PRC or an entity
headquartered in the
PRC that are used in
connection with such
ports; and
(cc) enhance
transparency around the
negative impacts of PRC
control over strategic
ports; and
(V) a list of funding sources
to secure trusted investment
and ownership of strategic
ports, which shall include--
(aa) an
identification of
private funding
sources; and
(bb) an
identification of
public funding sources,
including loans, loan
guarantees, and tax
incentives; and
(vii) a suggested strategy for
Federal agencies to maintain an up-to-
date list of strategic ports.
(viii) an assessment of any national
security threat posed by such
investments or activities to United
States diplomatic and defense personnel
and facilities in the vicinity of such
ports, including through cyber threats,
electronically enabled espionage, or
other means.
(C) Form of report.--The report required by
paragraph (1) shall be submitted in
unclassified form, but may include a classified
annex.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``appropriate congressional committees''
means--
(A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation, the Committee on Armed
Services, the Committee on Foreign Relations,
and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the
Senate; and
(B) the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure, the Committee on Energy and
Commerce, the Committee on Armed Services, the
Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Permanent
Select Committee on Intelligence of the House
of Representatives.
(2) The term ``relevant United States Government
offices'' means--
(A) the Unified Combatant Commands;
(B) the Office of the Secretary of Defense;
(C) the Office of the Secretary of State;
(D) the United States International
Development Finance Corporation;
(E) the Office of the Director of National
Intelligence; and
(F) the Maritime Administration of the
Department of Transportation.
(3) The term ``strategic port'' means an
international port or waterway that the heads of the
relevant United States Government offices determine is
critical to the national security or economic
prosperity of the United States.
SEC. 1705. AUTHORIZATION OF UNITED STATES COAST GUARD ROTARY AIRCRAFT
WORK AT DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE DEPOTS.
(a) In General.--On a reimbursable basis and subject to
subsection (b), the Secretary of Defense is authorized to
conduct rotary aircraft work for the United States Coast Guard
at any depot of the Department of Defense.
(b) Certification.--Before the Secretary of Defense may use
the authority under subsection (a) during any fiscal year, the
Commandant of the Coast Guard shall submit to the appropriate
congressional committees an annual certification for that year
that includes each of the following:
(1) Certification that the Coast Guard Aviation
Logistics Center has reached or exceeded its capacity
to conduct required maintenance.
(2) Certification that the use of the authority under
subsection (a) will not have a negative effect on the
workforce of the Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center.
(c) Appropriate Congressional Committees.--In this section,
the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
(1) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives; and
(2) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee
on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate.
SEC. 1706. CONTINUAL ASSESSMENT OF IMPACT OF INTERNATIONAL STATE ARMS
EMBARGOES ON ISRAEL AND ACTIONS TO ADDRESS DEFENSE
CAPABILITY GAPS.
(a) Requirement for Continuous Assessment.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense, in
consultation with the Secretary of State and the
Director of National Intelligence, shall conduct a
continual assessment of--
(A) the scope, nature, and impact on Israel's
defense capabilities of current and emerging
arms embargoes, sanctions, restrictions, or
limitations imposed by foreign countries or by
international organizations; and
(B) the resulting gaps or vulnerabilities in
Israel's security posture against shared
regional adversaries, such as Iran and Iranian-
backed terrorist groups such as Hamas,
Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and Hezbollah, and
its ability to maintain its qualitative
military edge.
(2) Frequency.--The assessment required under
paragraph (1) shall be updated not less than once every
180 days.
(b) Potential United States Mitigation.--
(1) Identification of needs.--Each assessment
required under subsection (a) shall also include a
determination of specific defensive capabilities,
systems, or technologies that Israel is unable to
procure, sustain, or modernize due to arms embargoes or
restrictions.
(2) United states actions.--The Secretary of Defense,
in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall
identify potential actions the United States may take
to mitigate such gaps in defensive capabilities,
including--
(A) addressing barriers to the delivery of
defense articles or services under the foreign
military sales program;
(B) to the extent possible without
undermining United States requirements or
readiness, leveraging United States industrial
base capacity to provide substitute defensive
capabilities;
(C) expanding joint research, development,
and production of defense technologies; and
(D) enhancing cooperative training,
prepositioning, and logistics support.
(c) Reports to Congress.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 120 days after the
date of enactment of this section, and annually
thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
the congressional defense committees a report on the
findings of the most recent assessment conducted under
subsection (a).
(2) Form.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall
be submitted in unclassified form and may contain a
classified annex.
(d) Sunset.--The requirement to conduct continual assessments
under this section shall terminate 5 years after the date of
enactment of this section.
SEC. 1707. PROTECTION OF CERTAIN FACILITIES AND ASSETS FROM UNMANNED
AIRCRAFT.
Section 130i of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) by striking ``any provision of title 18''
and inserting ``section 32, 1030, or 1367 or
chapter 119 or 206 of title 18''; and
(B) by striking ``and'' after ``officers''
and inserting a comma; and
(C) by inserting ``, and contractors'' after
``civilian employees'';
(2) in subsection (b)(1)(B) by inserting ``,
including through the use of remote identification
broadcast or other means'' after ``electromagnetic
means'';
(3) in subsection (c)--
(A) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``Any''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(2) Any forfeiture conducted under paragraph (1) shall be
made subject to the requirements for civil, criminal, or
administrative forfeiture.'';
(4) in subsection (d)--
(A) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end
the following new subparagraph:
``(C) If the Secretary of Transportation notifies the
Secretary of Defense that the manner of implementation of this
section by the Department of Defense would result in an adverse
impact to civil aviation safety, the Secretary of Defense shall
consult with the Secretary of Transportation to mitigate
adverse impacts.''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(3) The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the
regulations prescribed or guidance issued under paragraph (1)
require that, when taking an action described in subsection
(b)(1), all due consideration is given to--
``(A) mitigating impacts on privacy and civil
liberties under the first and fourth amendments to the
Constitution of the United States;
``(B) mitigating damage to, or loss of, real and
personal property;
``(C) mitigating any risk of personal injury or
death; and
``(D) when practicable, obtaining the identification
of, or issuing a warning to, the operator of an
unmanned aircraft system or unmanned aircraft prior to
taking action under subparagraphs (C) through (F) of
subsection (b)(1), unless doing so would--
``(i) endanger the safety of members of the
armed forces or civilians;
``(ii) create a flight risk or result in the
destruction of evidence; or
``(iii) seriously jeopardize an
investigation, criminal proceeding, or legal
proceeding pursuant to subsection (c).'';
(5) in subsection (e)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by striking ``or'' before
``acquisition'' and inserting a comma;
(ii) by inserting ``, maintenance, or
use'' after ``acquisition'';
(iii) by inserting ``first and''
before ``fourth''; and
(iv) by striking ``amendment'' and
inserting ``amendments'';
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``a
function of the Department of Defense'' and
inserting ``an action described in subsection
(b)(1)''; and
(C) in paragraph (3)--
(i) in the matter preceding
subparagraph (A), by striking ``not
maintained'' and inserting ``maintained
only for as long as necessary, and in
no event maintained'';
(ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking
``support one or more functions of the
Department of Defense'' and inserting
``investigate or prosecute a violation
of law or to directly support an
ongoing security operation''; and
(iii) in subparagraph (B), by
striking ``for a longer period to
support a civilian law enforcement
agency or by any other applicable law
or regulation'' and inserting ``under
Federal law or for the purpose of any
litigation'';
(6) in paragraph (4)--
(A) by striking subparagraph (A) and
inserting the following new subparagraph (A):
``(A) is necessary to support an ongoing
action described in subsection (b)(1);'';
(B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``or''
after the semicolon;
(C) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as
subparagraph (D); and
(D) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the
following new subparagraph (C):
``(C) is necessary to support the counter-
unmanned aircraft systems activities of another
Federal agency with authority to mitigate the
threat of unmanned aircraft systems or unmanned
aircraft in mitigating such threats; or'';
(7) by redesignating subsection (j) as subsection
(m);
(8) by striking subsection (i);
(9) by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection
(j);
(10) by redesignating subsections (f) and (g) as
subsections (g) and (h) respectively;
(11) by inserting after subsection (e) the following
new subsection (f):
``(f) Claims.--Claims for loss of property, injury, or death
pursuant to actions under subsection (b) may be made consistent
with chapter 171 of title 28, and chapter 163 of this title, as
applicable.'';
(12) in subsection (h), as redesignated under
paragraph (10) of this section--
(A) in the subsection heading, by striking
``Briefings'' and inserting ``Reports'';
(B) by redesignating paragraph (2) as
paragraph (3);
(C) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by striking ``2018'' and
inserting ``2026'';
(ii) by striking ``and the Secretary
of Transportation, shall jointly
provide a briefing to the appropriate
congressional committees on the
activities carried out pursuant to this
section. Such briefings shall include--
'' and inserting ``shall submit to the
appropriate congressional committees
and publish on a publicly available
website a report summarizing all
detection and mitigation activities
conducted under this section during the
previous year to counter unmanned
aircraft systems.''; and
(iii) by inserting before
subparagraph (A) the following:
``(2) Each report under paragraph (1) shall include--''; and
(D) in paragraph (3), as redesignated under
subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, by striking
``but may'' and inserting ``and shall'';
(13) by inserting after subsection (h) the following
new subsection (i):
``(i) Briefing, Report, and Publication.--(1) Not later than
180 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection,
and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall submit
to the appropriate congressional committees and publish on a
publicly available website a report summarizing all detection
and mitigation activities conducted under this section during
the previous year to counter unmanned aircraft systems.
``(2) Each report under paragraph (1) shall include--
``(A) information on any violation of, or failure to
comply with, the privacy and civil liberties
protections referenced in this section by personnel
authorized to conduct detection and mitigation
activities, including a description of any such
violation or failure;
``(B) data on the number of detection activities
conducted, the number of mitigation activities
conducted, and the number of instances of
communications interception from an unmanned aircraft
system;
``(C) whether any unmanned aircraft that experienced
mitigation was engaged in or attempting to engage in
activities protected under the first amendment to the
Constitution if such intent is readily and reasonably
ascertainable;
``(D) whether any unmanned aircraft or unmanned
aircraft system was properly or improperly seized,
disabled, damaged, or destroyed and an identification
of any methods used to seize, disable, damage, or
destroy such aircraft or system; and
``(E) a description of the efforts of the Federal
Government to protect privacy and civil liberties when
carrying out detection and mitigation activities under
this section to counter unmanned aircraft systems.
``(3) Each report required under paragraph (1) shall be
submitted and published in unclassified form, but may include a
classified annex.'';
(14) by inserting after subsection (j) the following
new subsections:
``(k) Interagency Executive Committees on Execution of
Department of Defense Counter Unmanned Aviation Authority.--(1)
The Secretary of Defense, the Attorney General, and the
Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall
jointly establish by memorandum of understanding an interagency
executive committee (referred to in this subsection as the
`executive committee'), for the purpose of exchanging views,
information, and advice relating to the execution of this
section.
``(2) The memorandum of understanding entered into under
paragraph (1) shall include--
``(A) a description of the officials and other
individuals to be invited to participate as members in
the executive committee;
``(B) a procedure for creating a forum to carry out
the purpose described in paragraph (1);
``(C) a procedure for rotating the Chairperson and
meeting location of the executive committee; and
``(D) a procedure for scheduling regular meetings of
the executive committee no fewer than three times each
calendar year.
``(l) Additional Annual Report.--Not later than April 1 of
each year this section is in force, 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 containing--
``(1) a summary of the use of activities described in
subsection (b);
``(2) an identification of additional missions of the
Department of Defense for which the actions described
in subsection (b)(1) are appropriate, as identified by
the Secretary and including the specific list of
facilities, installations, or assets, if any, that
would be included if protections described in
subsection (b)(1) were extended to facilities
associated with the missions in such report;
``(3) an updated copy of the memorandum of
understanding required by subsection (k);
``(4) a summary of actions taken by the interagency
executive committee required by subsection (k);
``(5) a summary of recommendations produced by each
member of the interagency executive committee required
by subsection (k), disaggregated by department or
agency; and
``(6) a summary of actions taken as a result of
meetings or decisions taken by the interagency
executive committee required by subsection (k) to
change procedures, regulations, guidelines, or other
governing instruction of the Department of Defense
relating to the use of authority provided by this
section.'';
(15) in subsection (m)(3), as redesignated by
paragraph (7) of this section--
(A) by redesignating paragraphs (3) through
(6) as paragraphs (4) through (7),
respectively;
(B) by inserting after paragraph (2) the
following new paragraph (3):
``(3) The term `contractor' means a person who--
``(A) performs functions that support or
carry out actions authorized in this section
pursuant to a contract or subcontract entered
into with an entity of the Department of
Defense; and
``(B) has completed training for the counter-
unmanned aircraft system the person will use in
performance of such functions, as certified by
the Secretary of Defense.' '''; and
(C) in paragraph (4), as redesignated by
subparagraph (A) of this paragraph--
(i) in the matter preceding
subparagraph (A), by striking ``
`covered facility or asset' means any
facility or asset that--'' and
inserting `` `covered facility or
asset--' '';
(ii) in subparagraph (C), by
redesignating clauses (i) through (ix)
as subclauses (I) through (IX),
respectively;
(iii) by redesignating subparagraphs
(A) through (C) as clauses (i) through
(iii);
(iv) by inserting before clause (i),
as redesignated by subparagraph (C) of
this paragraph, the following:
``(A) means any facility or asset that--'';
(v) in subparagraph (A)(iii), as so
redesignated--
(I) in subclause VIII, as
redesignated by subparagraph
(B) of this paragraph, by
striking ``or'' at the end;
(II) in subclause IX, as so
redesignated, by striking the
period at the end and inserting
a semicolon; and
(III) by adding at the end
the following new subclauses:
``(X) the physical security
of other installations or
property owned, leased, or
operated by the Department of
Defense to which the public is
not permitted regular,
unrestricted access, determined
by the Secretary on a site by
site basis to be critical to
the national defense and
certified as such to the
Secretary of Transportation,
the Attorney General, and the
appropriate congressional
committees; or
``(XI) assistance to Federal,
State, or local officials in
responding to incidents
involving nuclear,
radiological, biological, or
chemical weapons, high-yield
explosives, or related
materials or technologies, as
well as support pursuant to
section 282 of this title;
and''; and
(vi) by inserting after subparagraph
(A) the following new subparagraph:
``(B) includes any persons physically present
at any such facility or asset.''; and
(16) by inserting after subsection (m) the following
new subsection:
``(n) Termination.--The authority to carry out this section
shall terminate on December 31, 2030.''.
TITLE XVIII--ACQUISITION REFORM
Subtitle A--Alignment of the Defense Acquisition System
Sec. 1801. Alignment of the defense acquisition system with the needs of
members of the Armed Forces.
Sec. 1802. Establishment of the role of portfolio acquisition executive.
Sec. 1803. Amendments to life-cycle management and product support.
Sec. 1804. Adjustments to certain acquisition thresholds.
Sec. 1805. Modification to acquisition strategy.
Sec. 1806. Matters related to cost accounting standards.
Sec. 1807. Establishment of Project Spectrum.
Subtitle B--Requirements Process Reform
Sec. 1811. Modifications to Joint Requirements Oversight Council.
Sec. 1812. Ensuring successful implementation of requirements reform.
Subtitle C--Matters Relating to Commercial Products and Commercial
Services
Sec. 1821. Modifications to relationship of other provisions of law to
procurement of commercial products and commercial services.
Sec. 1822. Modifications to commercial products and commercial services.
Sec. 1823. Modifications to commercial solutions openings.
Sec. 1824. Limitation on required flowdown of contract clauses to
subcontractors providing commercial products or commercial
services.
Sec. 1825. Consumption-based solutions.
Sec. 1826. Exemptions for nontraditional defense contractors.
Sec. 1827. Clarification of conditions for payments for commercial
products and commercial services.
Sec. 1828. Review of commercial products and commercial services
acquisition approach.
Subtitle D--Improvements to Acquisition Programs
Sec. 1831. Modifications to procurement for experimental purposes.
Sec. 1832. Modifications to requirements for modular open system
approach.
Sec. 1833. Bridging Operational Objectives and Support for Transition
program.
Subtitle E--Modifications to Strengthen the Industrial Base
Sec. 1841. Civil Reserve Manufacturing Network.
Sec. 1842. Transition to advanced manufacturing for certain critical
readiness items of supply.
Sec. 1843. Working group on the advanced manufacturing workforce.
Sec. 1844. Collaborative forum to address challenges to and limitations
of the defense industrial base.
Sec. 1845. Facility clearance acceleration for members of defense
industrial consortiums.
Sec. 1846. Improvements relating to advanced manufacturing.
Sec. 1847. Report on surge capacity in the defense industrial base.
Subtitle A--Alignment of the Defense Acquisition System
SEC. 1801. ALIGNMENT OF THE DEFENSE ACQUISITION SYSTEM WITH THE NEEDS
OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.
(a) Objectives of Defense Acquisition System.--
(1) In general.--Section 3102 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended to read as follows:
``Sec. 3102. Objectives of the defense acquisition system
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that
the defense acquisition system expeditiously provides the armed
forces with the capabilities necessary to operate effectively,
to address evolving threats, and to sustain the military
advantage of the United States in the most cost-effective
manner practicable.
``(b) Guidance.--The Secretary of Defense shall issue
guidance to carry out subsection (a) and shall ensure that the
defense acquisition system prioritizes the needs of end users
and is validated by direct engagement, experimentation, and
iteration. Such guidance shall require the following:
``(1) All activities of the defense acquisition
system contribute to the expeditious delivery of
capabilities to enhance the operational readiness of
the armed forces and enable the missions of the
Department of Defense.
``(2) A leadership culture and organizational
structure that empowers individuals in the management
of the defense acquisition system and encourages
appropriate delegation authority, collaboration, and
mission-focused risk-taking.
``(3) Sufficient numbers of members of the
acquisition workforce to support the defense
acquisition system, and that such members are properly
trained and assigned.
``(4) Resource decisions for the defense acquisition
system to prioritize best value and seek to balance
life-cycle costs, schedule, performance, and quantity
through continuous trade-off analysis informed by
prototyping and direct feedback from end users.
``(5) Adoption and integration in the defense
acquisition system of advanced approaches in digital
engineering, model-based engineering, and simulation
environments to enable rapid, iterative designs and
technology insertion to maximize mission outcomes.
``(6) Active pursuit of innovative solutions to
enhance effectiveness of the armed forces and
responsiveness to emerging threats, including the
acquisition and integration of commercial products and
commercial services.
``(7) Approaches to workforce training and
development that equally balance emphasis on functional
and technical skills with skills in cross-functional
integration, critical thinking, and innovative
approaches that best deliver solutions to operational
problems.''.
(2) Conforming amendments.--
(A) Under secretary of defense for
acquisition and sustainment.--Section 133b(b)
of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(i) in paragraph (1), by striking
``delivering and sustaining timely,
cost-effective capabilities for the
armed forces (and the Department)'' and
inserting ``delivers end-user
capabilities with speed and innovation
to counter threats and cost-effectively
sustain the military advantage of the
United States''; and
(ii) in paragraph (9)(A), by striking
``defense acquisition programs'' and
inserting ``the defense acquisition
system, in accordance with the
objectives established pursuant to
section 3102 of this title''.
(B) Director of operational test and
evaluation.--Section 139(b) of title 10, United
States Code, as amended by section 904, is
further amended--
(i) by redesignating paragraphs (1)
through (7) as paragraphs (2) through
(8), respectively; and
(ii) by inserting before paragraph
(2), as so redesignated, the following
new paragraph:
``(1) ensure that all operational test and evaluation
activities are aligned with, and are conducted in a
manner that supports, the objectives of the defense
acquisition system established pursuant to section 3102
of this title;''.
(C) Director of cost assessment and program
evaluation.--Section 139a(d) of title 10,
United States Code, is amended by inserting
``shall carry out the requirements of this
section in accordance with the objectives
established pursuant to section 3102 of this
title and'' before ``shall serve''.
(b) Civilian Management of the Defense Acquisition System.--
Section 3103 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``to ensure the
successful and efficient operation of the defense
acquisition system'' and inserting ``in accordance with
the objectives of the defense acquisition system
established pursuant to section 3102 of this title'';
and
(2) in subsection (b), by striking ``to ensure the
successful and efficient operation of such elements of
the defense acquisition system.'' and inserting the
following: ``in accordance with the objectives of the
defense acquisition system established pursuant to
section 3102 of this title. In carrying out this
subsection, each service acquisition executive shall--
``(1) implement strategies to adapt rapidly to
evolving end-user requirements, validated through end
user engagement;
``(2) use data analytics to manage trade-offs among
life-cycle costs, delivery schedules, performance
objectives, technical feasibility, and procurement
quantity objectives to maximize best value for the end
user;
``(3) conduct iterative cycles to develop, test with
end-users, and terminate capabilities that deviate from
priorities or significantly exceed cost or schedule
thresholds;
``(4) notify the Joint Requirements Oversight Council
within 30 days after changes to a defense acquisition
program that result in a material difference in
capability requirements, procurement quantities, or
delivery schedules;
``(5) assign personnel to critical acquisition
positions (as defined in section 1731 of this title) to
build expertise and accountability, equipping such
personnel with strategies to empower teams, delegate
authority, and embrace mission-focused risk-taking; and
``(6) foster mutual transparency and cooperation
between the Government and private sector entities and
require collaboration with such entities to ensure
delivery of safe, suitable, and effective systems on
relevant timelines and on established cost
baselines.''.
(c) Acquisition-related Functions of Service Chiefs.--
(1) Performance of certain acquisition-related
functions.--Section 3104 of title 10, United States
Code, is amended--
(A) by amending the section heading to read
as follows: ``Acquisition-related functions of
service chiefs''; and
(B) in subsection (a)--
(i) by striking the ``Chief of Staff
of the Army, the Chief of Naval
Operations, the Chief of Staff of the
Air Force, the Commandant of the Marine
Corps, and the Chief of Space
Operations assist'' and inserting
``service chiefs assist'';
(ii) by inserting ``, in accordance
with the objectives established
pursuant to section 3102 of this
title,'' after ``Secretary of the
military department concerned''; and
(iii) by amending paragraphs (1)
through (7) to read as follows:
``(1) The development of capability requirement
statements for equipping the armed force concerned
that--
``(A) describes the operational problem to
provide necessary context for the capability
requirement;
``(B) proposes nonprescriptive solutions to
operational problems; and
``(C) ensures system interoperability, where
appropriate, between and among joint military
capabilities (as defined in section 181 of this
title).
``(2) Implement strategies to support timely
adjustments to capability requirement statements
developed in paragraph (1).
``(3) Advise on trade-offs among life-cycle costs,
delivery schedules, performance objectives, technical
feasibility, and procurement quantity objectives to
maximize best value for the end user.
``(4) In consultation with the Joint Requirements
Oversight Council, prioritize--
``(A) capability needs for investment; and
``(B) resource allocation to meet operational
readiness requirements (as defined in section
4324 of this title) and the materiel readiness
objectives established under section 118(c) of
this title.
``(5) Make available appropriate personnel to provide
end-user feedback for the development of new
capabilities.
``(6) Recommend modification, discontinuation, or
termination of the development of capabilities--
``(A) that no longer align with a capability
requirement established by the Secretary of
Defense; or
``(B) that are experiencing significant cost
growth, technical or performance deficiencies,
or delays in schedule.
``(7) Build acquisition career paths for officers and
personnel (as required by section 1722a of this title)
to ensure such officers and personnel have the
necessary skills and opportunities for career
progression to fulfill the objectives established
pursuant to section 3102 of this title.''.
(2) Adherence to requirements in major defense
acquisition programs.--Section 3104(b) of such title is
amended--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by striking ``the program
capability document supporting a
Milestone B or subsequent decision''
and inserting ``any requirements
document''; and
(ii) by striking ``chief of the armed
force concerned'' and inserting
``service chief concerned''; and
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) in the matter preceding
subparagraph (A)--
(I) by striking ``Chief of
the armed force concerned'' and
inserting ``service chief
concerned''; and
(II) by striking ``chiefs of
the armed force concerned'' and
inserting ``service chiefs
concerned'';
(ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking
``prior to entry into the Materiel
Solution Analysis Phase under
Department of Defense Instruction
5000.02''; and
(iii) in subparagraph (B), by
striking ``cost, schedule, technical
feasibility, and performance trade-
offs'' and inserting ``life-cycle cost,
delivery schedule, performance
objective, technical feasibility, and
procurement quantity trade-offs''.
(3) Definitions.--Section 3104(d) of such title is
amended to read as follows:
``(d) Requirements Document Defined.--In this section, the
term `requirements document' means a document that establishes
the need for a materiel approach to address an operational
problem.''.
(d) Implementation.--Not later than 180 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
revise Department of Defense Directive 5000.01 and any other
relevant instructions, policies, or guidance to carry out the
requirements of this section and the amendments made by this
section.
(e) Technical Amendments.--
(1) Section 3101 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended to read as follows:
``Sec. 3101. Definitions
``In this chapter:
``(1) The term `best value' means, with respect to an
acquisition, the optimal combination of cost, quality,
technical capability or solution quality, and delivery
schedule.
``(2) The term `capability requirement' means a
capability that is critical or essential to address an
operational problem.
``(3) The term `cost-effective' means, with respect
to an acquisition, delivering superior end-user results
at equal or lower cost compared to alternatives.
``(4) The term `operational problem' means--
``(A) a challenge of a military department in
achieving an assigned military objective based
on current doctrine, emerging threats, or
future concepts; and
``(B) may include limitations in
capabilities, capacity, resources, or the
ability to effectively and efficiently
coordinate across the joint force, with another
combatant command, or among military
capabilities.
``(5) The term `service chief' means--
``(A) the Chief of Staff of the Army, with
respect to matters concerning the Army;
``(B) the Chief of Naval Operations, with
respect to matters concerning the Navy;
``(C) the Commandant of the Marine Corps,
with respect to matters concerning the Marine
Corps;
``(D) the Chief of Staff of the Air Force,
with respect to matters concerning the Air
Force; and
``(E) the Chief of Space Operations, with
respect to matters concerning the Space
Force.''.
(2) Section 3001(c) of title 10, United States Code,
is amended by striking ``this section'' and inserting
``this part''.
SEC. 1802. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ROLE OF PORTFOLIO ACQUISITION
EXECUTIVE.
(a) In General.--Subchapter III of chapter 87 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1731
the following new section:
``Sec. 1732. Portfolio acquisition executive
``(a) In General.--A portfolio acquisition executive is the
senior acquisition official designated by the component
acquisition executive or the service acquisition executive of
the military department concerned, as applicable, to lead a
portfolio of capabilities, with authority for plans, budgets,
and execution of programs assigned to the portfolio, including
life-cycle management.
``(b) Reporting Relationships.--To ensure streamlined
accountability for management, the following relationships
shall apply:
``(1) Each program manager (as defined in section
1737 of this title) for a defense acquisition program
shall report directly to the portfolio acquisition
executive for such program unless otherwise directed by
the component acquisition executive or service
acquisition executive of the military department
concerned (as applicable).
``(2) Each portfolio acquisition executive shall
report directly to the component acquisition executive
or the service acquisition executive of the military
department concerned (as applicable).
``(3) The component acquisition executive or service
acquisition executive of the military department
concerned (as applicable) shall oversee the designation
of, performance of, and resource allocation for all
portfolio acquisition executives.
``(c) Responsibilities.--For the defense acquisition programs
assigned to a portfolio acquisition executive, such portfolio
acquisition executive shall--
``(1) ensure that activities carried out under such
programs are aligned with, and are conducted in a
manner that supports, the objectives of the defense
acquisition system established pursuant to section 3102
of this title;
``(2) subject to the authority, direction, and
control of the component acquisition executive or
service acquisition executive of the military
department concerned (as applicable)--
``(A) carry out all powers, functions, and
duties of the component acquisition executive
or service acquisition executive concerned (as
applicable) with respect to members of the
acquisition workforce assigned to the portfolio
acquisition executive; and
``(B) ensure that the policies of the
Secretary of Defense established in accordance
with this chapter are implemented in such
portfolio;
``(3) coordinate with the relevant service chief (as
defined in section 3101 of this title) when evaluating,
modifying, or implementing requirements determinations,
performance objectives, procurement quantity
objectives, and materiel readiness objectives
established under section 118(c) of this title;
``(4) liaise and collaborate directly with
operational users of such defense acquisition programs
to receive regular feedback to ensure the effectiveness
and suitability of capabilities;
``(5) provide timely information to the relevant
service chief, the Joint Staff, the Director of Cost
Assessment and Program Evaluation, and other officials
identified by the Secretary of Defense on cost,
schedule, and performance trade-offs of defense
acquisition programs assigned to the portfolio
acquisition executive;
``(6) employ iterative development cycles with the
authority to modify, discontinue, or terminate the
development of capabilities--
``(A) that no longer align with a joint
capability requirement (as defined in section
181 of this title) or other capability
requirement established by the Secretary or
relevant service chief; or
``(B) that are experiencing significant cost
growth, technical or performance deficiencies,
or delays in schedule;
``(7) collaborate with mission engineering functions
of the Department of Defense to conduct cross-service
technical and operational activities to coordinate
integration of emerging technologies, prototypes, and
operational concepts, as appropriate; and
``(8) ensure effective market research and, to the
maximum extent practical, prioritize--
``(A) the use of transactions for prototype
projects under section 4022; and
``(B) the procurement of commercial products
and commercial services under chapter 247 of
this title.
``(d) Personnel and Resources.--(1) The Secretary concerned
with respect to a portfolio acquisition executive shall ensure
that each such portfolio acquisition executive is assigned
dedicated personnel and other resources required to
successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities
of such portfolio acquisition executive.
``(2) Personnel shall be under the authority and control of
such portfolio acquisition executive subject to the component
acquisition executive or service acquisition executive of the
department concerned. Personnel and resources shall not be
provided through matrixed, collateral duty, or dual-reporting
arrangements, except as specifically authorized by the
Secretary concerned in writing.
``(3) Personnel and resources required include--
``(A) contracting and contract management;
``(B) estimating costs;
``(C) financial management and business;
``(D) life-cycle management and product support;
``(E) program management;
``(F) engineering and technical management;
``(G) developmental testing and evaluation; and
``(H) other personnel as determined by the Secretary
concerned, as appropriate.''.
(b) Conforming Amendments.--
(1) Covered defense laws.--Except as provided in
paragraph (2), each covered defense law (as defined in
section 102 of title 10, United States Code) is
amended--
(A) by striking the term ``program executive
officer'' and inserting ``portfolio acquisition
executive'' in each place it appears in text or
headings;
(B) by striking the term ``Program executive
officer'' and inserting ``Portfolio acquisition
executive'' in each place it appears in text or
headings;
(C) by striking the term ``program executive
officers'' and inserting ``portfolio
acquisition executives'' in each place it
appears in text or headings; and
(D) by striking the term ``Program executive
officers'' and inserting ``Portfolio
acquisition executives'' in each place it
appears in text or headings.
(2) Exception.--Section 1737(a)(4) of title 10,
United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
``(4) The term `portfolio acquisition executive'
means an individual described in section 1732(a) of
this title.''.
SEC. 1803. AMENDMENTS TO LIFE-CYCLE MANAGEMENT AND PRODUCT SUPPORT.
(a) Product Support Manager.--
(1) In general.--Subchapter III of chapter 87 of
title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting
after section 1732, as added by section 1802, the
following new section:
``Sec. 1733. Product support manager
``(a) In General.--A product support manager is the
individual responsible for managing product support required to
field and maintain the readiness and operational capability of
a covered system throughout the life cycle of the covered
system.
``(b) Designation.--The Secretary of Defense shall designate
a product support manager for each covered system who shall be
coequal with the program manager for such covered system and
report directly to the portfolio acquisition executive
responsible for such covered system.
``(c) Objectives.--The product support manager shall seek to
achieve the objectives of the defense acquisition system
established pursuant to section 3102 of this title and shall
identify, develop, implement, incentivize, and measure
quantifiable best value outcome-based product support that
optimizes life-cycle cost, readiness, and operational
capability of a covered system.
``(d) Specific Responsibilities.--A product support manager
shall be responsible for the following with respect to a
covered system:
``(1) Developing and executing the product support
strategy required under section 4324 of this title.
``(2) Providing product support and subject matter
expertise to the relevant program manager and portfolio
acquisition executive.
``(3) Collaborating with chief engineers and systems
engineers--
``(A) in developing the life-cycle
sustainment plan and product support strategy
required under section 4324 of this title; and
``(B) to analyze the operating and support
costs to ensure cost-effective operation,
management, and availability of the covered
system.
``(3) Adopting predictive analytics and simulation
and modeling tools to improve materiel availability and
reliability, increase operational availability rates,
and reduce operation and sustainment costs.
``(4) Conducting product support business case
analyses to provide a structured, iterative methodology
to compare and assess the full impact of product
support alternatives and provide data-informed
recommendations that balance requirements with
affordability. Such analyses shall--
``(A) enable the development of the product
support strategy as early as possible, but not
later than Milestone B approval has been
granted for the covered system; and
``(B) inform proposed updates or changes in
the product support strategy as needed.
``(5) Reviewing and recommending resource allocations
across product support integrators and product support
providers to meet performance requirements of the
product support strategy.
``(6) Coordinating product support arrangements
between product support integrators and product support
providers across materiel commands, depots, sustainment
working capital funds, and commercial entities to
execute the product support strategy and maintain
updated parts cataloging and provisioning.
``(7) Seeking to resolve issues relating to
diminishing manufacturing supply, material shortages,
critical readiness items of supply.
``(8) Managing the end-to-end coordination process
related to qualification, certification, and testing of
alternative sources of supply for critical readiness
items of supply.
``(9) Ensuring the evaluation and selection of
product support integrators and product support
providers that are best suited to execute the product
support strategy.
``(e) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `best value' has the meaning given in
section 3101 of this title.
``(2) The terms `covered system', `critical readiness
items of supply', `product support', `product support
arrangement', `product support integrator', and
`product support provider' have the meanings given,
respectively, in section 4324 of this title.''.
(2) Education, training, and experience requirements
for product support managers.--Section 1735 title 10,
United States Code, is amended--
(A) by redesignating subsections (c), (d),
and (e) as subsections (d), (e), and (f),
respectively; and
(B) by inserting after subsection (b) the
following new subsection:
``(c) Product Support Manager.--Before being assigned to a
position as product support manager, a person--
``(1) shall have completed all life-cycle logistics
certification and training requirements prescribed by
the Secretary of Defense;
``(2) shall have executed a written agreement as
required in section 1734(b)(2) of this title; and
``(3) in the case of--
``(A) a product support manager of a major
defense acquisition program, shall have at
least eight years of experience in life-cycle
logistics, at least two years of which were
performed in a systems program office or
similar organization;
``(B) a product support manager of a
significant nonmajor defense acquisition
program, shall have at least six years of
experience in life-cycle logistics; and
``(C) a product support manager for a covered
system (as defined in section 4324 of this
title), shall be designated as a key leadership
position.''.
(3) Conforming amendments.--Section 1731(a)(1)(B) of
title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at
the end the following new clause:
``(iv) Product support manager.''.
(b) Sustainment Reviews.--Section 4323 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended to read as follows:
``Sec. 4323. Sustainment reviews
``(a) Review Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall
require each Secretary of a military department, in
coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment, to conduct an assessment of the
actual performance of each major weapon system against the
operational readiness requirements and materiel readiness
objectives (established under section 118(c) of this title).
Each Secretary of a military department shall use such
assessment to--
``(1) identify any factors contributing to the
failure of a major weapon system to meet such
requirements and objectives;
``(2) develop and implement a corrective action plan
to address such factors in an expeditious manner; and
``(3) inform the submission of materials to Congress
required by section 118(c)(2) of this title and the
development of the future-years defense program
required by section 221 of this title.
``(b) Submission to Congress.--Not later than five days after
the date on which the budget of the President is submitted to
Congress pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, each Secretary
of a military department, in coordination with the Under
Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report that
includes the following:
``(1) Findings from a review of the effectiveness of
the life-cycle sustainment plan required under section
4324 of this title for a major weapon system.
``(2) A description of how such assessments informed
the submission of materials to Congress required by
section 118(c)(2) of this title and the development of
the future-years defense program required by section
221 of this title.
``(3) For a covered system which has been declared to
meet initial operational capability, and that for two
consecutive calendar years has failed to meet
established materiel readiness objectives for materiel
availability or operational availability (as such terms
are defined, respectively, in section 118 of this
title), such report shall include--
``(A) an identification of factors
contributing to such failure;
``(B) a mitigation plan to address supply,
maintenance, or other issues contributing to
such failure; and
``(C) a description of any corrective action
plan required by subsection (a)(2) and an
update on progress made in implementing such a
plan.
``(4) A summary of actions taken by the Secretary to
ensure that each covered system of the military
department under the jurisdiction of the Secretary
meets the applicable operational readiness requirements
and materiel readiness objectives in the most cost-
effective manner practicable.
``(c) Covered System Defined.--In this section, the term
`covered system' has the meaning given in section 4324 of this
title.''.
(c) Life-cycle Management and Product Support.--Section 4324
of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
``Sec. 4324. Life-cycle management and product support
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that
each covered system is supported by a performance-based life-
cycle sustainment plan--
``(1) that is approved by the service acquisition
executive responsible for such covered system; and
``(2) that meets applicable operational readiness
requirements and materiel readiness objectives
(established under section 118(c) of this title) in the
most cost-effective manner practicable.
``(b) Life-cycle Sustainment Plan.--(1) A product support
manager shall develop, update, and implement a life-cycle
sustainment plan for each covered system for which the product
support manager is responsible. Such plan shall include the
following:
``(A) A comprehensive product support strategy that
addresses each Integrated Product Support Element in a
manner--
``(i) to best achieve operational readiness
requirements and materiel readiness objectives
throughout the planned life cycle of such
system; and
``(ii) that allows evaluation and selection
of product support integrators and product
support providers appropriate to execute the
product support strategy.
``(B) A life-cycle cost estimate for the covered
system that--
``(i) is based on the product support
strategy described in subparagraph (A); and
``(ii) if the covered system is a major
defense acquisition program or major
subprogram, is developed in accordance with the
requirements to support a Milestone A approval,
Milestone B approval, or Milestone C approval.
``(C) Recommended engineering and design
considerations that support cost-effective sustainment
of the covered system and best value solutions in life
cycle planning and management.
``(D) An intellectual property management plan for
product support developed in accordance with section
3774 of this title, including requirements for
technical data, software, and modular open system
approaches (as defined in section 4401 of this title).
``(E) A strategy to maximize use of public and
private sector capabilities including public-private
partnerships, when appropriate.
``(F) After consideration of the views received by
the milestone decision authority from appropriate
materiel, logistics, or fleet representatives, a plan
to transition the covered system from production to
initial fielding that addresses specific products or
services required for successful initial fielding of
the covered system, including--
``(i) a description of the necessary tooling
or other unique support equipment, requirements
for initial spare parts and components,
technical handbooks and maintenance manuals,
maintenance training, and facilities;
``(ii) an identification of the funding
required to provide such products and services
for any initial fielding location of the
covered system; and
``(iii) an assessment of the required number
of training simulators, including the initial
operational capability and overall fielding of
such simulators.
``(2) In developing each life-cycle sustainment plan required
by this section, the product support manager shall--
``(A) consider affordability constraints and key cost
factors that could affect operating and support costs
during the life cycle of the covered system;
``(B) consider sustainment risks or challenges to
sustaining the covered system in operational
environments, including contested logistics
environments (as defined in section 2926 of this
title);
``(C) seek to comply with--
``(i) requirements to maintain a core
logistics capability under section 2464 of this
title; and
``(ii) limitations on the performance of
depot-level maintenance of materiel under
section 2466 of this title;
``(D) seek to integrate commercial best practices,
use commercial standards, and use advanced technologies
to enhance the product support of each covered system;
and
``(E) seek to maintain a robust, resilient, and
innovative defense industrial base to support
requirements throughout the life cycle of the covered
system.
``(d) Definitions.--In this chapter:
``(1) The terms `milestone decision authority' and
`Milestone A approval' have the meanings given,
respectively, in section 4251 of this title.
``(2) The term `Milestone B approval' and `Milestone
C approval' has the meaning given in section 4172 of
this title.
``(3) The term `covered system' means--
``(A) a major defense acquisition program as
defined in section 4201 of this title;
``(B) a major subprogram as described in
section 4203 of this title; or
``(C) an acquisition program or project that
is carried out using the rapid fielding or
rapid prototyping acquisition pathway under
section 3602 of this title that is estimated by
the Secretary of Defense to require an eventual
total expenditure described in section
4201(a)(2) of this title.
``(4) The term `critical readiness items of supply'
means--
``(A) parts and systems designated as Mission
Impaired Capability Awaiting Parts, Not Mission
Capable Supply, or Casualty Report Category 3
or 4 status (as defined by the Secretary of
Defense or a Secretary of a military
department); or
``(B) parts or systems designated by the
Secretary of Defense as negatively impacting
the materiel readiness objectives of a covered
system.
``(5) The term `Integrated Product Support Elements'
means, with respect to a covered system--
``(A) product support management;
``(B) design interface;
``(C) sustaining engineering;
``(D) maintenance planning and management;
``(E) supply support;
``(F) support equipment;
``(G) technical data;
``(H) training and training support;
``(I) information technology systems
continuous support;
``(J) facilities and infrastructure;
``(K) packaging, handling, storage, and
transportation; and
``(L) manpower and personnel.
``(6) The term `product support' means the package of
support functions required to field and sustain the
readiness and operational capability of covered systems
(including subsystems and components of such covered
systems).
``(7) The term `product support arrangement'--
``(A) means a contract, task order, or
another contractual arrangement, or any type of
agreement or non-contractual arrangement
entered into by the Federal Government, for the
performance of sustainment or logistics support
required for covered systems (including
subsystems and components of such covered
systems); and
``(B) includes arrangements for any of the
following:
``(i) Performance-based logistics.
``(ii) Sustainment support.
``(iii) Contractor logistics support.
``(iv) Life-cycle product support.
``(8) The term `product support integrator' means an
entity responsible for integrating private and public
sources of product support within the scope of a
product support arrangement.
``(9) The term `product support provider' means an
entity that provides product support functions.''.
(d) Conforming Amendments to Materiel Readiness Metrics and
Objectives for Major Weapon Systems.--Section 118 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended--
(1) in the section heading, by inserting ``materiel
readiness'' before ``objectives'';
(2) in subsection (b), by striking ``shall address''
and inserting ``shall establish procedures and a
computation methodology to determine'';
(3) in subsection (c)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``the
metrics required'' and all that follows through
the period at the end and inserting ``materiel
readiness objectives for each major weapon
system.''; and
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``the
metrics required by subsection (b)'' and
inserting ``such materiel readiness
objectives'';
(4) in subsection (d)(2), by striking ``readiness
goals or objectives'' and inserting ``materiel
readiness objectives'';
(5) in subsection (e), in the matter preceding
paragraph (1), by inserting a comma after ``designated
mission''; and
(6) in subsection (f)--
(A) by redesignating paragraphs (3), (4), and
(5) as paragraphs (4), (5), and (6),
respectively; and
(B) by inserting after paragraph (2) the
following new paragraph:
``(3) The term `materiel readiness objective' means
the minimum required availability of each covered
system that is necessary to fulfill the requirements of
the strategic framework and guidance referred to in
subsection (a).''.
(e) Major Weapons Systems: Assessment, Management and Control
of Operating and Support Costs.--Section 4325 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``in
accordance with the requirements of section 118
of this title and'' after ``be issued'';
(B) by amending paragraph (3) to read as
follows:
``(3) require each Secretary of a military department
to update estimates of operating and support costs
periodically throughout the life cycle of a major
weapon system, and make necessary adjustments to the
life-cycle sustainment plan required by section 4324 of
this title to ensure such major weapon system meets
applicable operational readiness requirements and
materiel readiness objectives (established in
accordance with section 118(c) of this title) in the
most cost-effective manner practicable;'';
(C) by amending paragraph (9) to read as
follows:
``(9) prior to the Milestone B approval (or
equivalent approval) for a major weapon system, require
the Secretary concerned to ensure the completion of an
intellectual property management plan for product
support required under section 4324(b)(1)(D) of this
title; and''; and
(D) by amending paragraph (10) to read as
follows:
``(10) require each Secretary of a military
department to create and retain an independent cost
estimate for the remainder of the life cycle of the
covered weapon system every five years.'';
(2) by striking subsection (c); and
(3) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection
(c).
(f) Retention of Data on Operating and Support Costs.--
(1) In general.--The Director of Cost Assessment and
Program Evaluation shall develop and maintain a
database on operating and support estimates, supporting
documentation, and actual operating and support costs
for major weapon systems (as defined in section 101 of
title 10, United States Code, as added by section 811
of this Act).
(2) Support.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure
that the Director, in carrying out the requirements of
paragraph (1)--
(A) promptly receives the results of all cost
estimates and cost analyses conducted by each
Secretary of a military department with regard
to operating and support costs of major weapon
systems acquired pursuant to a major defense
acquisition program (as defined in section 4201
of title 10, United States Code); and
(B) has timely access to any records and data
of military departments (including classified
and proprietary information) that the Director
considers necessary to carry out such
requirements.
(3) Coordination.--The Secretary of Defense may
direct each Secretary of a military department, with
concurrence of the Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment, to collect and retain
information necessary to support the database required
in (1).
SEC. 1804. ADJUSTMENTS TO CERTAIN ACQUISITION THRESHOLDS.
(a) Major System.--Section 3041 of title 10, United States
Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (c)(1)--
(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking
``$115,000,000 (based on fiscal year 1990
constant dollars)'' and inserting
``$275,000,000 (based on fiscal year 2024
constant dollars)''; and
(B) in subparagraph (B), by striking
``$540,000,000 (based on fiscal year 1990
constant dollars)'' and inserting
``$1,300,000,000 (based on fiscal year 2024
constant dollars)''; and
(2) in subsection (d)(1), by striking ``$750,000
(based on fiscal year 1980 constant dollars)'' and
inserting ``$2,000,000 (based on fiscal year 2024
constant dollars)''.
(b) Use of Procedures Other Than Competitive Procedures.--
Section 3204(e)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) by striking ``$10,000,000'' each place it appears
and inserting ``$100,000,000'';
(2) by striking ``$75,000,000'' each place it appears
and inserting ``$500,000,000''; and
(3) in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking ``$500,000''
and inserting ``$10,000,000''.
(c) Modifications to Submissions of Cost or Pricing Data.--
Section 3702(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)--
(A) by striking ``June 30, 2018'' each place
it appears and inserting ``June 30, 2026'';
(B) in subparagraph (A), by striking
``$2,000,000'' and inserting ``$10,000,000'';
and
(C) in subparagraph (B), by striking
``$750,000'' and inserting ``$2,000,000'';
(2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``$2,000,000'' and
inserting ``$10,000,000''; and
(3) in subparagraph (3)(A), by striking ``chapter and
the price of the subcontract is expected to exceed
$2,000,000'' and inserting the following: ``chapter
and--
``(i) in the case of a prime contract
entered into after June 30, 2026, the
price of the subcontract is expected to
exceed $10,000,000; or
``(ii) in the case of a prime
contract entered into on or before June
30, 2026, the price of the subcontract
is expected to exceed $2,000,000.''.
(d) Major Defense Acquisition Programs; Definitions;
Exceptions.--Section 4201(a)(2) of title 10, United States
Code, is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``$300,000,000
(based on fiscal year 1990 constant dollars)'' and
inserting ``$1,000,000,000 (based on fiscal year 2024
constant dollars)''; and
(2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``$1,800,000,000
(based on fiscal year 1990 constant dollars)'' and
inserting ``$4,500,000,000 (based on fiscal year 2024
constant dollars)''.
SEC. 1805. MODIFICATION TO ACQUISITION STRATEGY.
(a) In General.--Section 4211 of title 10, United States
Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``milestone'';
(2) in subsection (b), by striking the term
``milestone'' each place it appears;
(3) in subsection (c)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) in matter preceding subparagraph
(A), by striking the term ``milestone''
each place it appears;
(ii) by amending subparagraph (A) to
read as follows:
``(A) the strategy clearly describes the proposed
business case and capability management approach for
the program or system, and to the maximum extent
practicable, describes how capability requirements will
be met through delivery of such program or system;'';
and
(iii) in subparagraph (B), by
striking ``how the strategy is designed
to be implemented with available
resources, such as time, funding, and
management capacity'' and inserting
``the resources, such as time, funding,
and management capacity, necessary to
meet capability requirements''; and
(B) by amending paragraph (2) to read as
follows:
``(2) Each strategy shall, where appropriate, consider the
following:
``(A) An approach that delivers required capabilities
in increments, each depending on available mature
technology, and that recognizes up front the need for
future capability improvements or transitions to
alternative end items through use of continuous
competition.
``(B) Requirements related to logistics, maintenance,
and sustainment in accordance with sections 2464 and
2466 of this title, and the acquisition of technical
data, computer software, and associated licenses, to
enable such requirements in accordance with sections
3771 through 3775 of this title.
``(C) A process for collaborative interaction and
market research with the science and technology
community, including Department of Defense science and
technology reinvention laboratories, government
innovation cells, academia, small businesses,
nontraditional defense contractors, and other
contractors.
``(D) Identification of enterprise-wide designs and
standards in support of an architecture that provides
for an integrated suite of capabilities that focuses on
simplicity of implementation and speed of delivery.
``(E) Overarching roadmaps that create integrated
strategic schedules of legacy systems and new
capabilities.
``(F) A contracting strategy that develops long-term
partnerships with multiple companies to actively
contribute to architectures, development, production,
and sustainment across the capabilities to be developed
by decomposing large systems into smaller sets of
projects across time and technical component.
``(G) An assignment of roles and responsibilities of
key personnel of the acquisition workforce,
identification of external stakeholder dependencies,
and the need for subject matter expert inputs at
critical points in the program, including the need for
special hiring authority or advisory and assistance
services, in order to deliver the desired capabilities.
``(H) A process of testing and experimentation with
the test community and end users to ensure continuous
user feedback, acceptance, and development of concepts
of operations.''; and
(4) by striking subsections (d) and (e) and inserting
the following new subsections:
``(d) Review.--The decision authority shall review and
approve, as appropriate, the acquisition strategy for a major
defense acquisition program or major system prior to the
acquisition decision memorandum and ensure that the strategy is
updated at regular intervals to incorporate significant changes
to program requirements, resourcing, or acquisition decisions.
``(e) Decision Authority Defined.--In this section, the term
`decision authority', with respect to a major defense
acquisition program or major system, means the official within
the Department of Defense designated with the overall
responsibility and authority for acquisition decisions for the
program or system, including authority to approve entry of the
program or system into the next phase of the acquisition
process.''.
(b) Conforming Amendments.--
(1) Section 4324(d)(8) of title 10, United States
Code, is amended by inserting ``the term `decision
authority' '' after ``meaning given''.
(2) Section 8669b(d)(3) of title 10, United States
Code, is amended by striking ``has the meaning'' and
all that follows and inserting the following: ``means a
decision to enter into technology maturation and risk
reduction pursuant to guidance prescribed by the
Secretary of Defense for the management of Department
of Defense acquisition programs.''.
(3) Section 807(e)(5) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (10 U.S.C. 9081
note) is amended by striking ``in section 2431a of
title 10, United States Code'' and inserting ``the term
`decision authority' in section 4211 of title 10,
United States Code''.
(4) Section 818(f)(3)(B) of the John Warner National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (10
U.S.C. 4231 note prec.) is amended by inserting ``the
term `decision authority' '' after ``meaning given''.
SEC. 1806. MATTERS RELATED TO COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS.
(a) Changes to Applicability of Full Cost Accounting
Standards Coverage.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator
for Federal Procurement Policy shall revise the rules
and procedures prescribed pursuant to subsections (a)
and (b) of section 1502 of title 41, United States
Code, to the extent necessary to increase the
thresholds established in section 9903.201-2 of title
48, Code of Federal Regulation, from $50,000,000 to
$100,000,000 (as adjusted for inflation in accordance
with section 1908 of title 41, United States Code).
(2) Department of defense.--Not later than 120 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
Secretary shall update the Department of Defense
Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation to
require full compliance with cost accounting standards
established under section 1502 of title 41, United
States Code, only for an entity or subsidiary of an
entity that--
(A) received a single contract award under
such cost accounting standards with a value
equal to or greater than $100,000,000 (as
adjusted for inflation in accordance with
section 1908 of title 41, United States Code);
or
(B) received contracts during the cost
accounting period that ended preceding the date
of the report with a net value equal to or
greater than $100,000,000 (as adjusted for
inflation in accordance with section 1908 of
title 41, United States Code).
(b) Amendments to Cost Accounting Standards Board.--
(1) Organization.--Subsection (a) of section 1501 of
title 41, United States Code, is amended by striking
``Office of Federal Procurement Policy'' and inserting
``Office of Management and Budget''.
(2) Membership.--Subsection (b) of such section 1501
is amended--
(A) by amending paragraph (1) to read as
follows:
``(1) Members, chairman, and appointment.--The Board
shall consist of 5 voting members and 2 nonvoting
members.
``(A) Voting members.--One voting member is
the Administrator of Federal Procurement
Policy, who serves as Chairman. The other 4
members, all of whom shall have experience in
Federal Government contract cost accounting,
are as follows:
``(i) 2 representatives of the
Federal Government, each of whom has
substantial experience in administering
and managing covered contracts--
``(I) one of whom is a
representative of the
Department of Defense appointed
by the Secretary of Defense;
and
``(II) one of whom is an
officer or employee of the
General Services Administration
appointed by the Administrator
of General Services.
``(ii) 2 individuals from the private
sector, each of whom is appointed by
the Director of the Office of
Management and Budget--
``(I) one of whom is a senior
employee or retired senior
employee of a Government
contractor with substantial
experience in the private
sector involving administration
and management of covered
contracts; and
``(II) one member of the
accounting profession, with
substantial experience as an
accountant.
``(B) Nonvoting members.--There may be up to
2 nonvoting members appointed by the Board from
academia, a nonprofit organization, or a
private entity with substantial experience in
establishing financial accounting and reporting
standards in compliance with Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles.'';
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) in subparagraph (A), by inserting
``, which may be extended for an
additional 4-year period by the
individual who appointed such member
under paragraph (1)'' after ``4
years''; and
(ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking
``paragraph (1)(A)'' and inserting
``paragraph (1)(A)(i)''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(4) Ineligibility.--Beginning on January 1, 2028,
an individual who is a member of an audit entity of an
executive agency is not eligible to serve as a member
of the Board.''.
(3) Duties.--Subsection (c) of such section 1501 is
amended--
(A) in paragraph (2)--
(i) by striking ``within one year''
and all that follows through ``conform
such standards'' and inserting the
following: ``not later than 180 days
after the date of enactment of this
paragraph, and biennially thereafter,
review any cost accounting standards
established under section 1502 of this
title and eliminate or conform such
standards''; and
(ii) by striking ``and'' at the end;
(B) in paragraph (3), by striking
``disputes.'' and inserting the following:
``disputes, and take necessary action to
clarify or improve such standards if
misinterpretation or lack of clarity in a
standard was a primary component of such
dispute; and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(4) ensure that any action taken pursuant to
paragraph (3) is not taken solely for the purpose of
tailoring such standard to favor a party in the
dispute.''.
(4) Report.--Subsection (e) of such section 1501 is
amended--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at
the end;
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking the period
at the end and inserting ``; and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(3) including a summary of rulemaking activities
related to any changes to such standards and any
associated timelines for such activities.''.
(5) Senior staff.--Subsection (f)(1)(B) of such
section 1501 is amended--
(A) by striking ``may appoint'' and inserting
``shall appoint''; and
(B) by striking ``two'' and inserting ``not
less than four''.
(6) Covered contract defined.--Such section 1501 is
amended by adding at the end the following new
subsection:
``(j) Covered Contract Defined.--In this section, the term
`covered contract' means a contract that is subject to the cost
accounting standards issued pursuant to section 1502 of this
title.''.
(7) Deadline.--Not later than 90 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the
Office of Management and Budget, the Secretary of
Defense, and the Administrator of General Services
shall implement the amendments made by this subsection,
including making the appointments under section 1501(b)
of title 41, United States Code, as amended by this
subsection.
(c) Cooperation With the Comptroller General.--The Secretary
of Defense and the Cost Accounting Standards Board established
under section 1501 of title 41, United States Code (as amended
by this section), shall cooperate in full and in a timely
manner with the Comptroller General of the United States,
including providing any analysis, briefings, or other
information requested by the Comptroller General related to
requirements of this section and the amendments made by this
section.
(d) Amendment to Mandatory Use of Cost Accounting
Standards.--
(1) Subcontracts.--Section 1502(b)(1) of title 41,
United States Code, is amended--
(A) in subparagraph (B)--
(i) by striking ``of the amount set
forth in section 3702(a)(1)(A) of title
10 as the amount is'' and inserting
``$35,000,000, as''; and
(ii) by inserting ``, including
requirements relating to inflation in
section 1908 of this title'' after
``law''; and
(B) in subparagraph (C)--
(i) by inserting ``(or the portion of
a contract or subcontract)'' after ``a
contract or subcontract'' each place it
appears;
(ii) in clause (ii), by adding ``or''
at the end;
(iii) in clause (iii)--
(I) by inserting ``(or the
portion of such contract or
subcontract)'' after ``a firm,
fixed-price contract or
subcontract''; and
(II) by striking ``; or'' and
inserting a period; and
(iv) by striking clause (iv).
(2) Waiver.--in paragraph (3), subparagraph (A) by
inserting ``, as adjusted for inflation in accordance
with section 1908 of this title,'' after
``$100,000,000''.
(3) Regulations.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator
for Federal Procurement Policy shall issue such
regulations as are necessary to implement the
amendments made by this subsection.
(e) Amendment to Required Board Action for Prescribing
Standards and Interpretations.--Section 1502(c) of title 41,
United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``and'' at the
end;
(2) by striking paragraph (3); and
(3) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (3).
(f) Amendments to Contract Price Adjustment Requirements.--
(1) In general.--Section 1503(b) of title 41, United
States Code, is amended to read as follows:
``(b) Amount of Adjustment.--A contract price adjustment
undertaken under section 1502(f)(2) of this title shall be
made, where applicable, on relevant contracts that are subject
to the cost accounting standards so as to protect the Federal
Government from payment, in the aggregate, of increased costs,
as defined by the Cost Accounting Standards Board and in
accordance with the following requirements:
``(1) The Federal Government may not recover costs
greater than the aggregate increased cost to the
Federal Government, as defined by the Board, on the
relevant contracts subject to the price adjustment
unless the contractor or subcontractor made a change in
its cost accounting practices of which the contractor
or subcontractor was aware or should have been aware at
the time of the price negotiation and which contractor
or subcontractor failed to disclose to the Federal
Government.
``(2) For such changes in cost accounting practices--
``(A) costs recovered by the Federal
Government shall exclude any contract or
subcontract (or any portion of such contract or
subcontract) that is firm, fixed-price, or that
is not price-redeterminable based on costs; and
``(B) for a fiscal year, for any contract or
subcontract (or any portion of such contract or
subcontract) that is not a firm, fixed-price
contract or subcontract the costs recovered by
the Federal Government shall not exceed the net
increased costs, if any, paid to the contractor
or subcontractor for all changes in cost
accounting practices implemented within the
same fiscal year.''.
(2) Regulations.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator
for Federal Procurement Policy shall issue such
regulations as are necessary to implement the
amendments made by this subsection.
SEC. 1807. ESTABLISHMENT OF PROJECT SPECTRUM.
(a) In General.--The Director of the Office of Small Business
Programs of the Department of Defense shall establish and
maintain a program to be known as ``Project Spectrum'' to
provide to covered entities an online platform of digital
resources, training, and services that increase awareness of,
and facilitate compliance with, the requirements of the defense
acquisition system established pursuant to section 3102 of
title 10, United States Code.
(b) Requirement for Coordination.--In carrying out the
requirements of subsection (a), the Director of Small Business
Programs shall coordinate with other elements of the Department
of Defense to ensure resources, training, or services made
available through Project Spectrum are aligned with Department-
wide policies and guidance related to the defense acquisition
system, including coordination with--
(1) the Chief Information Officer of the Department
of Defense, particularly regarding cybersecurity
resources and alignment with the Cybersecurity Maturity
Model Certification program or successor program;
(2) the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
and Sustainment;
(3) the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
Engineering;
(4) the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for
International and Industry Engagement;
(5) the President of the Defense Acquisition
University;
(6) the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency;
(7) the Director of the Defense Counterintelligence
and Security Agency; and
(8) the Executive Director of the Department of
Defense Cyber Crime Center.
(c) Performance Metrics.--Not later than April 1, 2026, the
Director of Small Business Programs, in coordination with
elements and individuals in subsection (b), shall establish
performance metrics to measure the outcomes associated with
Project Spectrum. Such metrics shall include--
(1) cybersecurity-related activities and tools, to be
evaluated in coordination with Chief Information
Officer of the Department of Defense;
(2) foreign ownership, control, or influence
activities and tools, to be evaluated in coordination
with the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment; and
(3) any additional performance metrics the Director
determines necessary.
(d) Briefing Required.--Not later than May 1, 2026, the
Director of Small Business Programs shall provide to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of
Representatives a briefing on the performance metrics required
by subsection (c).
(e) Sunset.--The authority for Project Spectrum, and the
requirements of the section, shall terminate on December 31,
2031.
(f) Covered Entity Defined.--In this section, the term
``covered entity'' means an entity that is a small business or
a medium business that contracts with, or seeks to enter into a
contract with, the Department of Defense that is registered to
access the online platform of Project Spectrum.
Subtitle B--Requirements Process Reform
SEC. 1811. MODIFICATIONS TO JOINT REQUIREMENTS OVERSIGHT COUNCIL.
(a) Mission.--Subsection (b) of section 181 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended by amending paragraphs (1)
through (7) to read as follows:
``(1) evaluating global trends, emerging threats, and
adversary capabilities to inform understanding of joint
operational problems and to shape joint force design;
``(2) coordinating with commanders of combatant
commands to compile, refine, and prioritize joint
operational problems;
``(3) continuously reviewing and assessing joint
military capabilities of elements of the Department of
Defense listed in section 111(b) of this title in a
manner that meets applicable requirements in the
national defense strategy under section 113(g) of this
title;
``(4) identifying and prioritizing gaps and
opportunities in joint military capabilities, including
making recommendations for changes to address such
capability and capacity gaps;
``(5) identifying advances in technology, innovative
commercial solutions, and concepts of operation that
could improve the military advantage of the joint
force;
``(6) recommending joint capability requirements
that--
``(A) describe the joint operational problem
to provide necessary context for the joint
capability requirement;
``(B) proposes nonprescriptive solutions to
joint operational problems; and
``(C) ensures system interoperability, where
appropriate, between and among joint military
capabilities;
``(7) designing the joint force in a manner that--
``(A) addresses joint operational problems;
and
``(B) evaluates force design initiatives of
the Armed Forces to recommend acceptance,
mitigation, or alternative force designs for
the joint force;
``(8) maintaining a repository of joint operational
problems and identification of capabilities to address
those problems; and
``(9) evaluating effect of joint military capability
requirements for the purposes of section 4376(a) of
this title.''.
(b) Composition.--Subsection (c)(1)(A) of such section is
amended by striking ``or joint performance requirements''.
(c) Advisors.--Subsection (d) of such section is amended--
(1) in paragraph (2)--
(A) by inserting ``strongly'' before
``consider''; and
(B) by striking ``paragraphs (1) and (2)
of'';
(2) in paragraph (3)--
(A) by amending the paragraph heading to read
as follows: ``Input from service chiefs'';
(B) by striking ``, and strongly consider,''
and all that follows through ``acquisition
system,'' and inserting ``and consider the
views of the service chiefs in their roles as
end users of capabilities delivered by the
defense acquisition system''; and
(C) by striking ``under subsection (b)(2) and
joint performance requirements pursuant to
subsection (b)(3)'';
(3) in paragraph (4), by striking ``, and strongly
consider,'' and inserting ``and consider''; and
(4) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(5) Input from industry.--The Council shall seek
views from private entities on commercially available
technology to address joint operational problems or
gaps in joint military capabilities.''.
(d) Responsibility for Capability Requirements.--Subsection
(e) of such section is amended to read as follows:
``(e) Responsibility for Capability Requirements.--Each
service chief is responsible for the capability requirements of
the armed force of such service chief.''.
(e) Analytic and Engineering Support.--Subsection (f) of such
section is amended--
(1) in the subsection heading, by inserting ``and
Engineering'' after ``Analytic'';
(2) by inserting ``and mission engineering
activities'' after ``the Office of Cost Assessment and
Program Evaluation''; and
(3) by striking ``in operations research, systems
analysis, and cost estimation''.
(f) Definitions.--Subsection (h) of such section is amended--
(1) by striking paragraphs (2) and (3);
(2) by redesignating paragraph (1) as paragraph (2);
(3) by inserting before paragraph (2), as so
redesignated, the following new paragraph:
``(1) The term `joint capability requirement' means a
capability that is critical or essential to address a
joint operational problem.'';
(4) by inserting after paragraph (2), as so
redesignated, the following new paragraph:
``(3) The term `joint operational problem'--
``(A) means a challenge across the joint
force in achieving an assigned military
objective based on current doctrine, emerging
threats or future concepts; and
``(B) may include limitations in
capabilities, capacity, resources, or the
ability to effectively and efficiently
coordinate across the joint force, with another
combatant command, or among joint military
capabilities.''; and
(5) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(5) The term `service chief' has the meaning given
in section 3101 of this title.''.
(g) Conforming Amendments.--
(1) Limitations on defense modernization account.--
Section 3136(e)(1)(A) of such title is amended--
(A) by striking ``in excess of--'' and all
that follows through ``(i) a specific
limitation'' and inserting ``in excess of a
specific limitation''; and
(B) by striking clause (ii).
(2) Factors to be considered for milestone a
approval.--Section 4251(e)(1) of such title is amended
by striking ``approved by the Joint Requirements
Oversight Council''.
(3) Factors to be considered for milestone b
approval.--Section 4252(b) of such title is amended--
(A) by striking paragraph (9); and
(B) by redesignating paragraphs (10) through
(15) as paragraphs (9) through (14),
respectively.
(4) Breach of critical cost growth threshold.--
Section 4376 of such title is amended--
(A) in subsection (a), by striking ``, after
consultation with the Joint Requirements
Oversight Council regarding program
requirements,'';
(B) in subsection (b)(2)(B), by striking ``to
meet the joint military requirement (as defined
in section 181(g)(1) of this title)''; and
(C) in subsection (c)(3), by striking
``joint''.
(5) Acquisition accountability on missile defense
system.--Section 5514(b)(2)(C)(ii) of such title is
amended by striking ``approved'' and inserting
``reviewed''.
(h) Repeals.--The following provisions of law are repealed:
(1) Section 916 of the Floyd D. Spence National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (10
U.S.C. 181 note).
(2) Section 942(f) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (10 U.S.C. 181
note).
(3) Section 105(b) of the Weapon Systems Acquisition
Reform Act of 2009 (10 U.S.C. 181 note).
(4) Section 201 of the Weapon Systems Acquisition
Reform Act of 2009 (10 U.S.C. 3102 note).
SEC. 1812. ENSURING SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF REQUIREMENTS REFORM.
(a) Biannual Updates on Implementation of Requirements
Reform.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of
this Act, and every 180 days thereafter until September 30,
2027, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the Committees
on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a briefing on--
(1) the implementation of section 181 of title 10,
United States Code, as amended by section 1811 of this
Act; and
(2) actions taken in response to the memorandum of
the Secretary of Defense dated August 20, 2025, and
titled ``Reforming the Joint Requirements Process to
Accelerate Fielding of Warfighting Capabilities''.
(b) Contents.--Each briefing shall, at a minimum, include an
update on--
(1) progress in terminating the Joint Capabilities
Integration and Development System and efforts to
replace it with a single decision forum that integrates
requirements, acquisition, resourcing, test, and
sustainment, including a discussion on--
(A) the establishment of the Requirements and
Resourcing Alignment Board;
(B) the implementation of the Joint
Acceleration Reserve;
(C) the establishment of a Mission
Engineering and Integration Activity; and
(D) the status of the reform of the
requirements processes of each military
department in accordance with the memorandum;
(2) the assignment of roles and responsibilities for
the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Joint
Staff, the Requirements and Resourcing Alignment Board,
the military departments, the combatant commands, and
mission-engineering and integration activities,
including a discussion on the establishment of
governance, decision rights, and escalation paths for
portfolio-level requirements decisions;
(3) progress in updating all relevant policies and
regulations in accordance with the memorandum,
including--
(A) the recission and replacement of manuals
governing the Joint Capabilities Integration
and Development System; and
(B) the removal of references to the Joint
Capabilities Integration and Development System
in directives, instructions, and manuals of the
Department of Defense;
(4) obstacles encountered with respect to actions
taken to implement the requirements of the memorandum,
including cultural, workforce, process, information
technology, or statutory obstacles, and actions taken
to mitigate or overcome such obstacles;
(5) any additional authorities, resources, or
flexibilities required to implement such requirements,
including draft legislative proposals as appropriate;
(6) deviations from such requirements and any
justification for such deviations; and
(7) portfolio-level case studies implementing the
requirements from the memorandum that document problem
framing, decision timelines, transition decisions, and
outcomes, including progress toward meeting the
objectives for accelerating the requirements process in
accordance with subsection (c).
(c) Objectives for Accelerating Requirements.--Not later than
90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary
of Defense shall establish annual objectives for requirements
processes that include, at a minimum, objectives for--
(1) the end-to-end time to complete the requirements
process, from problem statement to validated decision;
(2) the percentage of requirements decisions made
within standard timelines;
(3) the rate and median time of transition from
successful prototype to production (including timelines
for follow-on production contracts or transactions, as
defined in section 4022 of title 10, United States
Code); and
(4) the use and effectiveness of systematic,
iterative cycles of concept exploration, prototyping,
mission-based analysis, and rigorous field
demonstrations in informing capability requirements.
(d) Consultation.--In carrying out this section, the
Secretary of Defense shall consult, as appropriate, with the
Deputy Secretary of Defense, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs
of Staff, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment, the Director of Cost Assessment and Program
Evaluation, the Chief Information Officer of the Department of
Defense, each Secretary of a military department, the
commanders of the combatant commands, and relevant mission-
engineering and integration activities.
Subtitle C--Matters Relating to Commercial Products and Commercial
Services
SEC. 1821. MODIFICATIONS TO RELATIONSHIP OF OTHER PROVISIONS OF LAW TO
PROCUREMENT OF COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL
SERVICES.
Section 3452 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking subsections (b) through (e) and inserting the
following new subsections:
``(b) Applicability of Defense-unique Statutes to Contracts
for Commercial Products and Commercial Services.--The
Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition
Regulation shall include a list of defense-unique contract
clause requirements based on laws, executive orders, or
acquisition policies that may be applied to contracts for the
procurement of commercial products and commercial services
entered into by the Department of Defense.
``(c) Applicability of Defense-unique Statutes to
Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services.--
(1) The Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal
Acquisition Regulation shall include a list of defense-unique
contract clause requirements based on laws, executive orders,
or acquisition policies that may be applied to subcontracts for
the procurement of commercial products and commercial services.
``(2) In this subsection, the term `subcontract'--
``(A) includes a transfer of commercial products and
commercial services between divisions, subsidiaries, or
affiliates of a contractor or subcontractor; and
``(B) does not include any agreement entered into by
a contractor or subcontractor for the supply of
products or services that are intended for use in the
performance of multiple contracts with the Department
of Defense or with other parties, and that are not
identifiable to any particular contract.
``(3) This subsection does not authorize the waiver of the
applicability of any provision of law or contract clause
requirement with respect to any first-tier subcontract under a
contract with a prime contractor reselling or distributing
commercial products and commercial services of another
contractor without adding value.
``(d) Applicability of Defense-unique Statutes to Contracts
or Subcontracts for Commercially Available, Off-the-shelf
Items.--The Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal
Acquisition Regulation shall include a list of defense-unique
contract clause requirements based on laws, executive orders,
or acquisition policies that are applicable to contracts or
subcontracts for the procurement of commercially available off-
the-shelf items entered into by the Department of Defense.
``(e) Applicable Requirements.--The Secretary of Defense
shall ensure that the lists required by subsections (b) and
(c)(1) shall include any contract clause to implement the
requirements of--
``(1) chapter 385 of this title;
``(2) section 5949 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-
263; 41 U.S.C. 4713 note);
``(3) section 805 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-
31); or
``(4) a statute that specifically refers to this
section and provides that, notwithstanding this
section, such statute shall be applicable to contracts
for the procurement of commercial products and
commercial services.''.
SEC. 1822. MODIFICATIONS TO COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL
SERVICES.
(a) In General.--Section 3453 of title 10, United States
Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
striking ``procurement officials in that
agency,'' and inserting ``acquisition officials
in such agency and prime contractors and
subcontractors (at any tier) performing
contracts with such agency (including those
performing consulting, research, and advisory
services to acquisition officials of such
agency)'';
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``prime
contractors and subcontractors at all levels
under the agency contracts'' and inserting
``such prime contractors and subcontractors'';
(2) by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as
subsections (e) and (f), respectively;
(3) by inserting after subsection (c) the following
new subsection:
``(d) Non-commercial Determination Required.--(1) The head of
an agency shall establish a process for determinations
regarding the non-availability of commercial products or
commercial services, including that--
``(A) a product or service that is not a commercial
product or commercial service may not be procured until
the head of the agency determines that the market
research conducted in accordance with subsection (c)(2)
resulted in a determination that no commercial product,
commercial service, or nondevelopmental item exists
that is suitable to meet the needs of the agency; and
``(B) prior to acquiring a product or service that is
not a commercial product or commercial service, the
relevant program manager shall submit a written
memorandum confirming the results of the determination
in subparagraph (A), which shall be signed by the
portfolio acquisition executive; and
``(2) ensure the determination in paragraph (1)(A) does not
inhibit the ability of a contracting officer to determine
whether a product, component of a product, or service is a
commercial product or commercial service (as applicable).'';
and
(4) in subsection (e), as so redesignated, by
striking ``for the solicitation'' through ``in the case
of other products or services,'' and insert ``for the
solicitation''.
(b) Determinations.--Section 3456 of title 10, United States
Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by amending paragraph (2) to
read as follows:
``(2) assist each Secretary of a military department
and each head of a Defense Agency with performing
market research in accordance with the requirements of
section 3453 of this title relating to market research
and the determination regarding the non-availability of
commercial products or commercial services, and other
analysis, used to determine the reasonableness of price
for the purposes of procurements by the Department of
Defense.''; and
(2) in subsection (b)(2), by inserting after the
first sentence the following: ``The contracting officer
shall consider the results in the memorandum of the
program manager required under section 3453(d)(1)(B) of
this title when developing the memorandum required
under this paragraph.''.
SEC. 1823. MODIFICATIONS TO COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS OPENINGS.
Section 3458 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:
``(a) Authority.--The Secretary of Defense and each Secretary
of a military department may acquire commercial products,
commercial services, or nondevelopmental items through a
competitive selection of proposals resulting from a general
solicitation and a peer review, technical review, or
operational review (as appropriate) of such proposals.'';
(2) by striking subsection (e);
(3) by redesignating subsection (c) and (d) as
subsections (d) and (e), respectively;
(4) by inserting after subsection (b) the following
new subsection:
``(c) Follow-on Production Agreements.--With respect to a
product, service, or item acquired through the competitive
procedures described under subsection (a), the Secretary of
Defense or each Secretary of a military department may enter
into--
``(1) a follow-on production contract (including a
sole source contract), subject to the approval
requirements of section 3204(e) of this title; or
``(2) a follow-on production contract or transaction,
as defined in section 4022 of this title.'';
(5) in subsection (d), as so redesignated--
(A) by striking paragraph (1); and
(B) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3)
as paragraphs (1) and (2), respectively; and
(6) in subsection (e), as so redesignated, by
striking ``innovative commercial product or commercial
service'' in each place it appears and inserting
``commercial product, commercial service, or
nondevelopmental item''.
SEC. 1824. LIMITATION ON REQUIRED FLOWDOWN OF CONTRACT CLAUSES TO
SUBCONTRACTORS PROVIDING COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS OR
COMMERCIAL SERVICES.
Chapter 247 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 3459. Limitation on required flowdown of contract clauses to
subcontractors providing commercial products or
commercial services
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense may not require
that a clause be included in a subcontract for the acquisition
of commercial products or commercial services other than a
clause that is on the lists required by section 3452 of this
title or unless otherwise applicable pursuant to subsection (e)
of such section.
``(b) Applicability to Other Supply Agreements.--The
Secretary of Defense may not require the application of any
contract clauses to other supply agreements unless otherwise
applicable pursuant to subsection (e) of section 3452 of this
title.
``(c) Definitions.--In this section, the terms `other supply
agreement' and `subcontract' have the meanings given such
terms, respectively, in section 3452(c)(2) of this title.
``(d) Applicability.--Subsection (a) shall apply only with
respect to subcontracts entered into after the earliest date on
which the lists required by section 3452 of this title are
published in the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation
Supplement.''.
SEC. 1825. CONSUMPTION-BASED SOLUTIONS.
Chapter 253 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 3605. Authority to acquire consumption-based solutions
``(a) Authority.--The Secretary of Defense and the
Secretaries of the military departments may acquire services
through consumption-based solutions.
``(b) Guidance Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall
amend the Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal
Acquisition Regulation to implement the authority under
subsection (a), including creating a new subcategory of
services under part 237 of the Department of Defense Supplement
to the Federal Acquisition Regulation, entitled `Consumption-
based solutions', that--
``(1) is any combination of hardware, equipment,
software, labor, or services that together provides a
seamless capability;
``(2) has the ability to be metered and billed based
on actual usage;
``(3) has predetermined pricing at fixed-price units;
``(4) requires the awardee to notify the Department
of Defense contracting officer when consumption under
the contract reaches 75 percent and 90 percent of the
funded amount, respectively, of the contract; and
``(5) treats modifications to a contract entered into
under the authority established in subsection (a) to
add new features or capabilities in an amount less than
or equal to 25 percent of the total value of such
contract, as originally awarded, as procurements made
using competitive procedures for the purposes of
chapter 221 of this title.
``(c) Funding.--Amounts authorized to be appropriated for
acquisitions using the authority under subsection (a)--
``(1) may be used for expenses for--
``(A) research, development, test and
evaluation;
``(B) procurement;
``(C) production;
``(D) modification; and
``(E) operation and maintenance; and
``(2) may be used to enter into incrementally funded
contracts or other agreements, including advanced
payments.
``(d) Consumption-based Solution Defined.--In this section,
the term `consumption-based solution' means a model under which
a service is provided to the Department of Defense and may
utilize any combination of software, hardware or equipment,
data, and labor or services that provides a capability that is
metered and billed based on actual usage at fixed-price units.
``(e) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to prohibit the use of the authority created under
this section in combination with another contract type provided
for under the Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal
Acquisition Regulation.''.
SEC. 1826. EXEMPTIONS FOR NONTRADITIONAL DEFENSE CONTRACTORS.
(a) Exemption.--For the purposes of contracts, subcontracts,
or agreements of the Department of Defense, products and
services provided by nontraditional defense contractors (as
defined in section 3014 of title 10, United States Code) shall
be exempt from the following requirements:
(1) Section 252.242-7006 of the Department of Defense
Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation, or
successor regulation.
(2) Section 252.234-7002 of the Department of Defense
Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation, or
successor regulation.
(3) Section 252.215-7002 of the Department of Defense
Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation, or
successor regulation.
(4) Section 252.242-7004 of the Department of Defense
Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation, or
successor regulation.
(5) Section 252.245-7003 of the Department of Defense
Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation, or
successor regulation.
(6) Section 252.244-7001 of the Department of Defense
Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation, or
successor regulation.
(7) Section 252.242-7005 of the Department of Defense
Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation, or
successor regulation.
(8) Section 215.407 of the Department of Defense
Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation, or
successor regulation.
(9) Section 3702 of title 10, United States Code.
(10) Part 31 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation,
or successor regulation.
(b) Waiver and Reporting.--
(1) In general.--The requirement under subsection (a)
may be waived or modified with respect to a product or
service with a written determination approved by the
head of the relevant contracting activity.
(2) Delegation.--The authority to approve a written
determination under paragraph (1) may only be delegated
to a senior contracting official for the relevant
contracting activity or a more senior official.
(3) Partial application.--One or more of the
requirements described in paragraphs (1) through (10)
of subsection (a) may be applied to a contract,
subcontract, or other agreement with a nontraditional
defense contractor upon a written determination
approved by the head of the relevant contracting
activity that includes a justification explaining why
application of such requirements is in the best
interest of the Federal Government.
(4) Congressional notice.--Not later than 60 days
after the date on which a waiver is issued under this
section, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the
congressional defense committees a notice of the
waiver, including with a discussion of efforts made to
adapt the acquisition approach for the product or
service with respect to which the such waiver was
granted so that such waiver would not be necessary.
SEC. 1827. CLARIFICATION OF CONDITIONS FOR PAYMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL
PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES.
Section 3805 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (d)--
(A) by striking ``The conditions'' and
inserting ``(1) The conditions''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(2) For the purposes of section 3803 of this title, a
payment for covered services acquired through a commercially
utilized acquisition strategy shall not be considered an
advance payment made under section 3801 of this title.''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new
subsection:
``(e) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `commercially utilized acquisition
strategy' means an acquisition of a service by the head
of an agency under terms and conditions that--
``(A) are similar to the terms and conditions
under which such service is available to the
public; and
``(B) provide such service--
``(i) as a consumption-based solution
(as defined in section 3605 of this
title); or
``(ii) under a technology
subscription model or other model based
on predetermined pricing for access to
such service.
``(2) The term `covered service' means a commercial
service that includes access to or use of any
combination of hardware, equipment, software, labor, or
services, including access to commercial satellite data
and associated services, that is integrated to provide
a capability.''.
SEC. 1828. REVIEW OF COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES
ACQUISITION APPROACH.
(a) Review Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall conduct
a comprehensive review of the approach of the Department of
Defense to acquiring commercial products and commercial
services.
(b) Elements.--The review required by subsection (a) shall
assess the following:
(1) The policies, procedures, guidance, and
instructions of the Department of Defense relating to
acquiring commercial products and commercial services.
(2) A comprehensive review of the centralized
capability established under section 3456 of title 10,
United States Code, for assisting in determinations of
a product or service as a commercial product or
commercial service (as applicable), including an
assessment of the following:
(A) Methods to enhance responsiveness to
determination requests, including timelines and
backlog reduction targets.
(B) Approaches to increase the number of
determinations of products and services as
commercial products and commercial services,
respectively, by--
(i) employing commercially-derived
technologies and processes; and
(ii) emphasizing a broad application
of the definition of the terms
``commercial product'' and ``commercial
service''.
(C) The review and acceptance of commercial
pricing lists of contractors to ensure such
lists will be valid across separate offers.
(D) Current experience of members of the
acquisition workforce in private-sector
approaches to contract negotiations and
recommendations for recruitment or training to
build such expertise.
(E) Opportunities to partner with the
Director of the Defense Innovation Unit to
improve commercial market research support and
apply alternative capability-based pricing
methods under section 864 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
(Public Law 118-159) for price reasonableness
evaluations.
(3) Training curricula, educational materials, and
associated activities of the Department of Defense
related to acquiring commercial products and commercial
services, including such curricula, materials, and
activities that pertain to--
(A) the determination of a product or service
as a commercial product or commercial service;
and
(B) any congressional intent that the
definitions of the terms ``commercial product''
and ``commercial service'' should be applied
broadly.
(4) Audit and oversight policies and practices of the
Department of Defense related to the acquisition of
commercial products and commercial services.
(5) Incentives that discourage members of the
acquisition workforce from acquiring commercial
products or commercial services.
(6) The process by which the Secretary of Defense
develops and issues regulations related to the
acquisition of commercial products or commercial
services, including delays in rulemaking and the
resulting delays in the implementation of policies
intended to improve or streamline the acquisition of
commercial products or commercial services.
(c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
the congressional defense committees a report that--
(1) describes the findings of the review required by
subsection (a);
(2) describes actions taken by the Secretary of
Defense to address the issues identified pursuant to
such review, including any findings of noncompliance by
the Secretary with the requirements of any other
statutory or regulatory requirements related to
advancing the procurement of commercial products and
commercial services;
(3) describes findings related to the comprehensive
review of the centralized capability under section 3456
of title 10, United States Code, and recommendations
for whether such capability should be continued,
terminated, or modified; and
(4) includes any recommendations of the Secretary of
Defense on actions that Congress may take to better
enable the Department of Defense to take advantage of
the benefits of acquiring commercial products and
commercial services.
(d) Definitions.--In this section, the terms ``commercial
product'' and ``commercial service'' have the meanings given,
respectively, in section 3011 of title 10, United States Code.
Subtitle D--Improvements to Acquisition Programs
SEC. 1831. MODIFICATIONS TO PROCUREMENT FOR EXPERIMENTAL PURPOSES.
Section 4023 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``ordnance,
signal, chemical activity, transportation, energy,
medical, space-flight, telecommunications, and
aeronautical supplies, including parts and accessories,
and designs thereof,'' and inserting ``demonstrations,
prototypes, products, supplies, parts, accessories,
auxiliary services, and design for products or
services''; and
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) by inserting ``or modified'' after ``may
be made''; and
(B) by inserting ``prototyping,'' after
``greater than necessary for''.
SEC. 1832. MODIFICATIONS TO REQUIREMENTS FOR MODULAR OPEN SYSTEM
APPROACH.
(a) Milestone B Requirement.--Section 4402(e)(1)(B) of title
10, United States Code, is amended by striking ``widely
supported and consensus-based standards that exist at the time
of the milestone decision, unless such standards are
unavailable or unsuitable for particular major system
interfaces'' and inserting ``the requirements of section
4401(a) of this title''.
(b) Requirements Relating to Availability of Major System
Interfaces.--Section 4403(2) of title 10, United States Code,
is amended to read as follows:
``(2) ensure major system interfaces are adequately
designated and defined to achieve a modular open system
approach and are delivered with supporting
documentation necessary to enable the integration of
components or modules provided by a third party into
the modular system;''.
SEC. 1833. BRIDGING OPERATIONAL OBJECTIVES AND SUPPORT FOR TRANSITION
PROGRAM.
(a) Establishment.--The Director of the Defense Innovation
Unit shall establish a program to be known as the ``Bridging
Operational Objectives and Support for Transition program'' (in
this section referred to as the ``BOOST program'') to
accelerate the adoption or integration of commercial
technologies into programs of record or fielded capabilities of
the Department of Defense.
(b) Program Execution.--Not later than 90 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
issue guidance to--
(1) allow portfolio acquisition executives, program
managers, or product support managers to request from
the Director assistance in identifying, adopting, or
integrating commercial technologies; and
(2) require the Director to--
(A) review commercial technologies in
response to each request and identify viable
commercial technologies to address the issue
presented by such request;
(B) upon request, execute coordinated
development, experimentation, or integration of
identified commercial technologies to enable
adoption or integration of commercial
technologies into programs of record or fielded
capabilities; and
(C) establish criteria to allow the Director
to terminate assistance provided in response to
a request.
(c) Support to Other Programs.--The Director shall ensure the
BOOST program works in coordination with other authorities,
programs, and activities of the Department of Defense
responsible for adoption or integration of commercial
technologies into programs of record or fielded capabilities,
including--
(1) the Defense Research and Development Rapid
Innovation Program established under section 4061(a) of
title 10, United States Code;
(2) the Small Business Innovation Research Program
and the Small Business Technology Transfer Program
established under section 9 of the Small Business Act
(15 U.S.C. 639); and
(3) urgent acquisition of items established under
section 3601 of title 10, United States Code.
(d) Funding.--Subject to the availability of appropriations,
amounts authorized to be appropriated the Director of the
Defense Innovation Unit may be used to carry out the BOOST
program.
(e) Report.--Not later than two years after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in
coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment and the Director, shall submit to
the congressional defense committees a report assessing BOOST
program effectiveness in accelerating the adoption or
integration of commercial technologies into programs of record
or fielded capabilities of the Department of Defense,
including--
(1) a summary of persons assisted and integrated
commercial technologies;
(2) recommendations of the Secretary to improve the
BOOST program; and
(3) a recommendation whether to continue or terminate
the BOOST program.
(f) Sunset.--The BOOST program established under this
section, and the authorities and requirements under this
section, shall expire on December 31, 2030.
(g) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``portfolio acquisition executive'' has
the meaning given in section 1732 of title 10, United
States Code, as added by section 1802 of this Act.
(2) The term ``program manager'' has the meaning
given in section 1737 of title 10, United States Code.
(3) The term ``product support manager'' has the
meaning given in section 1733 of title 10, United
States Code, as added by section 1803 of this Act.
Subtitle E--Modifications to Strengthen the Industrial Base
SEC. 1841. CIVIL RESERVE MANUFACTURING NETWORK.
(a) Civil Reserve Manufacturing Network Support.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Defense shall direct the collaborative forum described
in section 1844(a) of this Act to, in collaboration
with relevant government, industry, and academic
entities, support the establishment of the Civil
Reserve Manufacturing Network (in this section referred
to as the ``CRMN'') to preserve the military advantage
of the United States and broaden domestic manufacturing
capability and capacity in the defense industrial base.
(2) Responsibilities.--In carrying out paragraph (1),
the collaborative forum shall--
(A) identify laws, regulations, and policies
impeding the establishment of the CRMN;
(B) develop recommendations for the
establishment and the operation of the CRMN,
including--
(i) incentives for manufacturers to
participate in the CRMN;
(ii) incentives or other
considerations to address the risk of
loss of manufacturing to the commercial
customers of manufacturers
participating in the CRMN if the
Secretary of Defense activates the
CRMN;
(iii) producing a registry, to be
known as the ``National Manufacturing
Registry'', to inventory the
manufacturing capabilities of the
United States to inform and support the
development of the CRMN; and
(iv) creating an index, to be known
as the ``Materiel Compatibility
Index'', to identify where existing
equipment, capabilities, and skill sets
of commercial manufacturing could be
converted to support requirements of
the Department of Defense; and
(C) submit to the Secretary a list of the
laws, regulations, and policies identified
under subparagraph (A) and the recommendations
developed under subparagraph (B).
(b) Plan.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a plan
for establishing the CRMN, including--
(A) a strategy to leverage government-owned
manufacturing capabilities in partnership with
the CRMN to support the requirements of the
Department of Defense;
(B) a plan, informed by the Material
Compatibility Index, to develop a network of
commercial manufacturing capabilities or
facilities that can rapidly convert from
commercial manufacturing or production to
Department of Defense-directed manufacturing or
production upon activation of the CRMN;
(C) an identification of laws, regulations,
and policies impeding the establishment of the
CRMN, with recommendations to streamline such
establishment;
(D) an identification and assessment of
existing public-private partnership authorities
suitable for use by manufacturers participating
in the CRMN to broaden domestic manufacturing
capability and capacity in the defense
industrial base, along with recommendations to
expand such authorities to enable the
integration of commercial advanced
manufacturing systems, materials, and practices
with organic industrial base requirements;
(E) a list of existing Centers of Industrial
and Technical Excellence designated pursuant to
section 2474 of title 10, United States Code,
and compatible maintenance and repair
capability for potential CRMN integration; and
(F) recommendations for the official or
officials of the Department who should be
authorized to activate the CRMN and criteria
for activating the CRMN, including
recommendations related to a phased activation
of the CRMN reflecting stages of competition
and conflict.
(2) Considerations.--The plan required under
paragraph (1) shall incorporate, to the extent
practicable, recommendations of the collaborative
forum.
(c) Civil Reserve Manufacturing Network Program.--
(1) Upon the submission of the plan required under
subsection (b)(1), the Secretary shall--
(A) establish a program under which the
Secretary shall manage and operate the CRMN;
and
(B) initiate the establishment of the CRMN.
(2) Each participant shall enter into an agreement
with the Secretary to rapidly convert, on such terms as
agreed to by the Secretary and the participant,
production facilities to Department of Defense-directed
manufacturing or production upon the activation of the
CRMN.
(3) Not later than 540 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall seek to
enter into agreements with not fewer than two
manufacturers, including advanced manufacturers, to
participate in the CRMN.
(4) Each participant shall be eligible for--
(A) the use of the expedited procedures for
qualification, certification, and testing of
the products and services of such participant
under section 865 of the Servicemember Quality
of Life National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 10 U.S.C.
4811 note); and
(B) subject to the availability of
appropriations, awards under the program
established under paragraph (1) for--
(i) costs associated with expedited
qualification and testing of goods
manufactured by participants using an
advanced manufacturing crisis
qualification framework established
under section 3243(e) of title 10,
United States Code; and
(ii) costs associated with non-
recurring engineering activities
required to convert traditional product
specifications for use in advanced
manufacturing.
(5) In carrying out the program established under
paragraph (1), the Secretary shall encourage
participants to prioritize converting existing
commercial or dual-use manufacturing capabilities or
facilities to Department of Defense-directed
manufacturing or production pursuant to the activation
of the CRMN.
(6) None of the funds made available to a participant
under the program established under paragraph (1) may
be used for planning, design, or construction of a new
advanced manufacturing facility.
(7) The Secretary shall require each participant that
receives an award under the program established under
paragraph (1) to certify to the Secretary, at the time
such award is made and annually thereafter, that none
of the amounts of such award have been used for the
planning, design, or construction of a new advanced
manufacturing facility.
(8) For the purposes of this section, the Secretary,
or such other person authorized to activate the CRMN,
activates the CRMN when the Secretary or such other
person issues a notice to the participants that the
Secretary or such other person that the CRMN is being
activated.
(d) Interim Report.--Not later than 540 days after the date
of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the
congressional defense committees--
(1) a report on progress of establishing the CRMN,
including--
(A) an assessment of a factory-as-a-service
model to enable CRMN establishment, reduce the
Government costs, minimize obsolescence of
participating manufacturing capabilities, and
enable rapid scaling;
(B) an analysis of opportunities for improved
efficiency and reductions in costs through the
use of advanced manufacturing and value
engineering, without sacrificing performance,
reliability, quality, or safety;
(C) any additional findings by the Secretary
related to laws, regulations, or policies
constraining participation in, or the
operations or effectiveness of, the CRMN, and
recommendations to streamline the management,
oversight, and execution of the CRMN; and
(D) an assessment of the effectiveness of any
incentive structure implemented to mitigate the
risk described in section (a)(2)(B)(ii); and
(2) a strategy to transition castings or forgings
capabilities used to meet the needs of the Department
of Defense that are experiencing delays or cost
overruns to advanced manufacturing under the CRMN.
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``advanced manufacturer'' means a
manufacturer that uses advanced or adaptive
manufacturing.
(2) The term ``advanced manufacturing'' has the
meaning given such term in section 4841(f) of title 10,
United States Code, as added by this section.
(3) The term ``Civil Reserve Manufacturing Network''
means a network of manufacturers partnering with the
Secretary to rapidly convert commercial manufacturing
capabilities or facilities from commercial
manufacturing or production to Department of Defense-
directed manufacturing or production.
(4) The term ``collaborative forum'' means the
collaborative forum described in section 1844(a) of
this Act.
(5) The term ``factory-as-a-service'' means a
scalable, flexible manufacturing framework providing
rapid reconfiguration of production and real-time
collaboration across dispersed facilities.
(6) The term ``participant'' means a manufacturer,
including an advanced manufacturer, participating in
the CRMN.
(7) The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of
Defense.
(f) Conforming Amendment.--
(1) Advanced manufacturing definition.--Section 4841
of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following new subsection:
``(f) Advanced Manufacturing Defined.--In this section, the
term `advanced manufacturing' means manufacturing through the
use of interconnected, advanced technologies throughout the
design and manufacturing process that enables modular,
adaptable, and efficient manufacturing, including software-
controlled subtractive manufacturing, additive manufacturing,
powder bed fusion manufacturing, and other similar
manufacturing techniques.''.
(2) Crisis framework.--Section 3243 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended--
(A) by redesignating subsections (e) through
(g) as subsections (f) through (h),
respectively; and
(B) by inserting after subsection (d) the
following new subsection:
``(e) Advanced Manufacturing Crisis Qualification
Frameworks.--The head of the agency shall establish a process
to streamline and expedite the qualification of advanced
manufacturing sources, processes, or products prior to or
during wartime or upon activation of the Civil Reserve
Manufacturing Network (as defined in section 1832 of National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026), that addresses
materials, systems, and processes using a risk framework
suitable for wartime or during periods in which the CRMN is
activated.''.
SEC. 1842. TRANSITION TO ADVANCED MANUFACTURING FOR CERTAIN CRITICAL
READINESS ITEMS OF SUPPLY.
(a) Plan Required.--Not later than 120 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the product support manager for each
covered system shall--
(1) conduct an assessment of critical readiness items
of supply that could be produced by advanced
manufacturing within the 24-month period following the
date of the enactment of this Act for the purposes of--
(A) increasing the amount of such items of
supply to meet readiness rates;
(B) reducing manufacturing time or costs of
such items of supply; and
(C) increasing the ability to scale
production of such items of supply rapidly;
(2) identify any research, development, engineering,
or testing conducted by the original equipment
manufacturer, a contractor, or the Federal Government
required to transition production of such items of
supply to production by advanced manufacturing; and
(3) submit to the appropriate program manager and
portfolio acquisition executive a plan to transition
production described in paragraph (1) to the maximum
extent practicable, along with an estimate of non-
recurring costs to complete such transition and a
recommendation whether such costs should be paid by the
appropriate contractor or the Federal Government.
(b) Use of Existing Authorities.--The product support manager
described in subsection (a) shall initiate and coordinate
qualification and acceptance of parts produced using advanced
manufacturing to address critical readiness items of supply
using the expedited qualification process established in
section 865 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2025 (10 U.S.C. 4811 note).
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``critical readiness items of supply''
has the meaning given in section 1733 of title 10,
United States Code, as added by section 1803 of this
Act.
(2) The term ``advanced manufacturing'' has the
meaning given in section 4841(f) of title 10, United
States Code, as added by section 1841 of this Act.
SEC. 1843. WORKING GROUP ON THE ADVANCED MANUFACTURING WORKFORCE.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
establish a working group to identify opportunities to address
workforce shortages in advanced manufacturing career fields in
the defense industrial base.
(b) Membership.--The working group shall consist of members
of the Joint Additive Manufacturing Working Group of the
Department of Defense and members of the collaborative forum
described in section 1844(a) of this Act with an interest in
addressing workforce shortages in advanced manufacturing career
fields in the defense industrial base.
(c) Responsibilities.--The working group shall--
(1) identify estimated workforce shortages in
advanced manufacturing career fields in the defense
industrial base, including such workforce shortages in
the Department of Defense organic industrial base;
(2) identify career fields in advanced manufacturing
and the associated skills and abilities that are
required for such fields; and
(3) develop recommendations for--
(A) training, education, and career
development programs, including mid-career
programs, apprenticeships, internships, and
summer camps, to prepare individuals for
careers in advanced manufacturing;
(B) the establishment of public-private
partnerships to provide workforce development
activities, including identifying incentives
for such partnerships for success in
recruiting, training, and retaining individuals
in careers in advanced manufacturing; and
(C) any policy changes needed to further the
participation of individuals in the advanced
manufacturing workforce of the defense
industrial base.
(d) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
Congress a report containing--
(1) a summary of recommendations developed by the
working group under subsection (c)(3); and
(2) actions taken by the Secretary to implement
recommendations provided by such working group; and
(3) actions taken by the Secretary to provide
training to enhance the knowledge and experience of the
workforce of the Department of Defense, including--
(A) the benefits, limitations, and commercial
best practices and business models for
designing, developing, and using products
manufactured using advanced manufacturing; and
(B) recommended approaches for qualifying
advanced manufacturing processes and test and
evaluation procedures using processes
established in section 865 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025;
and
(4) a recommendation whether to continue or terminate
the working group.
(e) Advanced Manufacturing Defined.--In this section, the
term ``advanced manufacturing'' has the meaning provided in
section 4841(f) of title 10, United States Code, as added by
section 1841 of this Act.
SEC. 1844. COLLABORATIVE FORUM TO ADDRESS CHALLENGES TO AND LIMITATIONS
OF THE DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE.
(a) Establishment.--Not later than 120 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
identify one or more consortia or other entity to serve as a
collaborative forum for government, private sector, academia,
and nonprofit entities with expertise in advanced manufacturing
to address the challenges to and limitations of the defense
industrial base.
(b) Areas of Focus.--In addressing the challenges to and
limitations of the defense industrial base, a consortia or
entity identified under subsection (a) shall establish a
working group (or other appropriate organization) focused on
each of the following areas:
(1) Eliminating barriers to a resilient and robust
defense industrial base, including--
(A) policies and procedures that impede
businesses of all types and sizes from doing
business with the Department of Defense;
(B) policies, procedures, guidance, or
workforce training that result in the
application of contract requirements or clauses
that should not apply to the acquisition of a
commercial product or commercial service; and
(C) impediments to transitioning technology
from research, development, testing, and
evaluation activities to acquisition programs
that are approved and funded.
(2) Assessing supply chain fragility, including--
(A) assessing vulnerabilities from reliance
on sole source dependencies and overreliance on
countries that are not allies or partners of
the United States; and
(B) proposing mitigation measures to
diversify sources of supply and to develop
alternative sources supply to enhance
resilience in the supply chains of the
Department.
(3) Expanding domestic manufacturing and industrial
capacity, including--
(A) public-private partnerships with the
organic industrial base, commercial
manufacturers, and other industrial entities;
(B) modernization of the defense industrial
base and supply chains by fostering the
adoption of advanced manufacturing, automation,
and other emerging capabilities;
(C) integrate commercial approaches to
information technology, software, cloud-based
services, data management, and artificial
intelligence; and
(D) recommend financial incentives and
business models to encourage private-sector
investment efforts to expand domestic
manufacturing and industrial capacity.
(4) Developing and training a skilled workforce,
including--
(A) adopting industry-leading programs or
other approaches to develop workforce skills in
advanced manufacturing, tailored for defense
capabilities; and
(B) creating opportunities for public-private
talent exchanges and skill-building initiatives
in advanced manufacturing, supply chain
management, and risk management.
(c) Work Products and Recommendations.--The Secretary of
Defense shall consider relevant work products and
recommendations developed through activities of the working
group established under subsection (b) in developing and
updating Department of Defense policies, regulations,
instructions, and manuals in order to meet the requirements of
the defense acquisition system as defined in section 3001 of
title 10, United States Code.
(d) Annual Briefing.--Not later than March 1, 2026, and
annually there after until March 1, 2029, the Secretary shall
provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and
House of Representatives a briefing that includes--
(1) a summary of the implementation of this section;
(2) a summary of any work products and
recommendations provided to the Secretary under
subsection (c); and
(3) any recommendations for actions by Congress to
address the challenges to and limitations of the
defense industrial base.
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``advanced manufacturing'' has the
meaning given in section 4841(f) of title 10, United
States Code, as added by section 1841 of this Act.
(2) The term ``organic industrial base'' has the
meaning given in section 2476(f) of title 10, United
States Code.
SEC. 1845. FACILITY CLEARANCE ACCELERATION FOR MEMBERS OF DEFENSE
INDUSTRIAL CONSORTIUMS.
(a) Acceleration of Facility Clearance.--The Secretary of
Defense shall ensure that each entity that is a member of the
collaborative forum described in section 1844(a) of this Act--
(1) is sponsored for a facility clearance;
(2) is provided access to sensitive compartmented
information facilities and classified networks where
the member can perform classified work; and
(3) not less than quarterly, is invited to in-person
meetings with relevant personnel of the Department of
Defense to discuss classified information.
(b) Plan.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
the congressional defense committees a report detailing a plan
to increase the number of facility clearances provided to
members described in subsection (a) or to companies awarded
contracts in accordance with Executive Order 12968. Such plan
shall include--
(1) an assessment of any existing related efforts to
increase sensitive compartmented information facilities
and how such efforts might be accelerated and elevated
in priority;
(2) target metrics for increased facility clearances
in association with membership in the collaborative
forum described in subsection (a) or to companies
awarded contracts in accordance with Executive Order
12968;
(3) an identification of any additional funding or
authorities required to support increased processing of
facility clearances; and
(4) any other matters the Secretary of Defense
considers relevant.
SEC. 1846. IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO ADVANCED MANUFACTURING.
(a) Leadership Changes.--
(1) Joint defense manufacturing technology panel.--
Section 4842(b)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by striking ``The Chair of'' and all that
follows through ``programs.'' and inserting the
following: ``The Panel shall be cochaired by the Under
Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
and the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
Engineering.''.
(2) Joint additive manufacturing working group.--The
Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the Joint
Additive Manufacturing Working Group shall be cochaired
by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment and the Under Secretary of Defense for
Research and Engineering.
(3) Consortium on additive manufacturing for defense
capability development.--Section 223 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (10
U.S.C. 4841 note) is amended--
(A) by redesignating subsection (c) as
subsection (d); and
(B) by inserting after subsection (b) the
following new subsection (c):
``(c) Cochairs.--The Consortium shall be cochaired by the
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and
the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.''.
(b) Advanced Manufacturing Policy Review and Guidance.--
(1) Policy review.--Not later than September 30,
2026, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
and Sustainment and the Under Secretary of Defense for
Research and Engineering, in consultation with each
Secretary of a military department, shall--
(A) review the policies and procedures of the
Department of Defense to identify policies and
procedures for the qualification, acceptance,
and management of the supply chains of products
that are insufficient for or not applicable to
products manufactured using advanced
manufacturing;
(B) identify any changes to the policies and
procedures of the Department required for the
Department to benefit fully from access to and
use of products manufactured using advanced
manufacturing; and
(C) updated such policies as required.
(2) Guidance.--Not later than September 30, 2027, the
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment and the Under Secretary of Defense for
Research and Engineering, in consultation with each
Secretary of a military department, shall issue
guidance on the use of advanced manufacturing
capabilities to improve the ability of the Department
of Defense to execute missions. Such guidance shall
include, at a minimum--
(A) a methodology for qualifying advanced
manufacturing processes of the Department of
Defense, including on a machine-by-machine
basis, rather than qualifying individual parts
produced using advanced manufacturing;
(B) a methodology for standardizing technical
production specifications, testing processes,
and data reciprocity to share and accept test
results of the same parts produced using
advanced manufacturing across military
departments;
(C) test and evaluation procedures which
utilize expedited qualification and testing
procedures established in section 865 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2025 (10 U.S.C. 4811 note);
(D) a methodology for streamlined
qualification and acceptance of contractor-
provided parts where the contractor uses
advanced manufacturing processes to produce
such parts;
(E) processes for management of the supply
chains of the Department of Defense that are
comprised of similar or identical parts that
were manufactured using different manufacturing
techniques;
(F) processes to allow for streamlined
incremental qualification of an advanced
manufacturing process, rather than complete
requalification of such process if changes are
made to the design process or the manufacturing
process; and
(G) processes to explore the option for
third-party, external certification of entities
using advanced manufacturing processes that--
(i) can supply technology that meets
the requirements of the Department of
Defense; and
(ii) cannot afford, or do not have
in-house expertise, to provide such
certification.
(3) Advanced manufacturing defined.--In this
subsection, the term ``advanced manufacturing'' has the
meaning given in section 4841(f) of title 10, United
States Code, as added by section 1841 of this Act.
SEC. 1847. REPORT ON SURGE CAPACITY IN THE DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE.
(a) Report Required.--Not later than March 1, 2026, the
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy and
the Director of Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition
Policy shall jointly submit to the Committees on Armed Services
of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on
efforts to identify and address regulations or policies that
discourage or prevent contractors in the defense industrial
base from maintaining or investing in surge capacity.
(b) Elements.--The report required subsection (a) shall
include the following:
(1) An identification of policies that incentivize
contractors in the defense industrial base to reduce or
eliminate surge capacity, including section 31.205-17
of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (relating to idle
facilities and idle capacity costs).
(2) Any steps taken by the Secretary of Defense to
address regulatory barriers discouraging or preventing
contractors in the defense industrial base from
maintaining or investing in surge capacity within the
defense industrial base as part of the implementation
of Executive Order 14265 titled ``Modernizing Defense
Acquisitions and Spurring Innovation in the Defense
Industrial Base'' (90 Fed. Reg. 15621; April 15, 2025).
(3) The assessment of the demonstration exercise of
industrial mobilization and supply chain management
planning capabilities required by section 859(d) of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
(10 U.S.C. 4811 note).
(c) Surge Capacity Defined.--In this section, the term
``surge capacity'' mean the ability of contractors in the
defense industrial base to rapidly increase production capacity
to meet increased demand for defense articles and defense
services (as such terms are defined, respectively, in section
301 of title 10, United States Code).
DIVISION B--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATIONS
SEC. 2001. SHORT TITLE.
This division may be cited as the ``Military Construction
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026''.
SEC. 2002. EXPIRATION OF AUTHORIZATIONS AND AMOUNTS REQUIRED TO BE
SPECIFIED BY LAW.
(a) Expiration of Authorizations After Three Years.--Except
as provided in subsection (b), all authorizations contained in
titles XXI through XXVII for military construction projects,
land acquisition, family housing projects and facilities, and
contributions to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Security Investment Program (and authorizations of
appropriations therefor) shall expire on the later of--
(1) October 1, 2028; or
(2) the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing
funds for military construction for fiscal year 2029.
(b) Exception.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to
authorizations for military construction projects, land
acquisition, family housing projects and facilities, and
contributions to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Security Investment Program (and authorizations of
appropriations therefor), for which appropriated funds have
been obligated before the later of--
(1) October 1, 2028; or
(2) the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing
funds for fiscal year 2029 for military construction
projects, land acquisition, family housing projects and
facilities, or contributions to the North Atlantic
Treaty Organization Security Investment Program.
SEC. 2003. EFFECTIVE DATE.
Titles XXI through XXVII shall take effect on the later of--
(1) October 1, 2025; or
(2) the date of the enactment of this Act.
TITLE XXI--ARMY MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 2101. Authorized Army construction and land acquisition projects.
Sec. 2102. Family Housing.
Sec. 2103. Authorization of appropriations, Army.
Sec. 2104. Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2021 project
at Fort Gillem, Georgia.
Sec. 2105. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022
projects.
Sec. 2106. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2023
projects.
Sec. 2107. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2025
project at Smith Barracks, Germany.
SEC. 2101. AUTHORIZED ARMY CONSTRUCTION AND LAND ACQUISITION PROJECTS.
(a) Inside the United States.--Using amounts appropriated
pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section
2103(a) and available for military construction projects inside
the United States as specified in the funding table in section
4601, the Secretary of the Army may acquire real property and
carry out military construction projects for the installations
or locations inside the United States, and in the amounts, set
forth in the following table:
Army: Inside the United States
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State Installation or Location Amount
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Alabama........................................ Anniston Army Depot........................... $115,000,000
Alaska......................................... Fort Wainwright............................... $208,000,000
Florida........................................ Eglin Air Force Base.......................... $91,000,000
Naval Air Station Key West.................... $457,000,000
Georgia........................................ Fort Gillem................................... $166,000,000
Guam........................................... Joint Region Marianas......................... $440,000,000
Illinois....................................... Rock Island Arsenal........................... $50,000,000
Indiana........................................ Crane Army Ammunition Plant................... $208,000,000
Kansas......................................... Fort Riley.................................... $39,200,000
Kentucky....................................... Fort Campbell................................. $157,000,000
New York....................................... Fort Hamilton................................. $31,000,000
Watervliet Arsenal............................ $29,000,000
North Carolina................................. Fort Bragg.................................... $19,000,000
Pennsylvania................................... Letterkenny Army Depot........................ $91,500,000
Tobyhanna Army Depot.......................... $68,000,000
South Carolina................................. Fort Jackson.................................. $51,000,000
Washington..................................... Joint Base Lewis-McChord...................... $207,000,000
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(b) Outside the United States.--Using amounts appropriated
pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section
2103(a) and available for military construction projects
outside the United States as specified in the funding table in
section 4601, the Secretary of the Army may acquire real
property and carry out military construction projects for the
installations or locations outside the United States, and in
the amounts, set forth in the following table:
Army: Outside the United States
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Installation or
Country Location Amount
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Germany........................ Smith Barracks...... $62,000,000
U.S. Army Garrison $92,000,000
Ansbach.
Republic of the Marshall U.S. Army Garrison $203,000,000
Islands....................... Kwajalein..........
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(c) Repeal of Prior Authorization.--The authorization table
in section 2101(a) of the Military Construction Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (division B of Public Law 118-159; 138
Stat. 2217) is amended--
(1) by striking the item relating to ``Florida'' in
the ``State'' column;
(2) by striking the item relating to ``Naval Air
Station Key West'' in the ``Installation'' column; and
(3) by striking the item relating to ``$90,000,000''
in the ``Amount'' column.
SEC. 2102. FAMILY HOUSING.
(a) Construction and Acquisition.--Using amounts appropriated
pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section
2103(a) and available for military family housing functions as
specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary
of the Army may construct or acquire family housing units
(including land acquisition and supporting facilities) at the
installations or locations, in the number of units, and in the
amounts set forth in the following table:
Army: Family Housing
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Country Installation Amount
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Belgium........................ Chievres Air Base... $145,042,000
Germany........................ U.S. Army Garrison $50,692,000
Bavaria............
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(b) Planning and Design.--Using amounts appropriated pursuant
to the authorization of appropriations in section 2103(a) and
available for military family housing functions as specified in
the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Army
may carry out architectural and engineering services and
construction design activities with respect to the construction
or improvement of family housing units in an amount not to
exceed $32,824,000.
SEC. 2103. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, ARMY.
(a) Authorization of Appropriations.--Funds are hereby
authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after
September 30, 2025, for military construction, land
acquisition, and military family housing functions of the
Department of the Army as specified in the funding table in
section 4601.
(b) Limitation on Total Cost of Construction Projects.--
Notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section 2853
of title 10, United States Code, and any other cost variation
authorized by law, the total cost of all projects carried out
under sections 2101 and 2102 of this Act may not exceed the
total amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection
(a), as specified in the funding table in section 4601.
SEC. 2104. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2021 PROJECT
AT FORT GILLEM, GEORGIA.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (division B
of Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat. 4294), the authorization set
forth in the table in subsection (b) , as provided in section
2101(a) of that Act (134 Stat. 4295) and most recently extended
by section 2107 of the Military Construction Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2025 (division B of Public Law 118-159; 138
Stat. 2216), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2026, or
the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for
military construction for fiscal year 2027, whichever is later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as
follows:
Army: Extension of 2021 Project Authorization
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Original
State Installation or Location Project Authorized Amount
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Georgia............................... Fort Gillem............... Forensic Laboratory...... $71,000,000
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SEC. 2105. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2022
PROJECTS.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (division B
of Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 2161), the authorizations set
forth in the table in subsection (b), as provided in section
2101 of that Act (135 Stat. 2163) and extended by section 2108
of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2025 (division B of Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2216), shall
remain in effect until October 1, 2026, or the date of the
enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction
for fiscal year 2027, whichever is later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as
follows:
Army: Extension of 2022 Project Authorizations
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Original
State/Country Installation or Location Project Authorized Amount
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Georgia............................... Fort Stewart.............. Barracks................. $105,000,000
Germany............................... Smith Barracks............ Live Fire Exercise $16,000,000
Shoothouse..............
Hawaii................................ West Loch Naval Magazine Ammunition Storage....... $51,000,000
Annex....................
Texas................................. Fort Bliss................ Defense Access Roads..... $20,000,000
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SEC. 2106. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2023
PROJECTS.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (division B
of Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2970), the authorization set
forth in the table in subsection (b), as provided in section
2101 of that Act (136 Stat. 2971), shall remain in effect until
October 1, 2026, or the date of the enactment of an Act
authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year
2027, whichever is later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as
follows:
Army: Extension of 2023 Project Authorizations
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Original
State/Country Installation or Location Project Authorized Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Alabama............................... Redstone Arsenal.......... Physics Lab.............. $44,000,000
Hawaii................................ Fort Shafter.............. Water System Upgrade..... $33,000,000
Schofield Barracks........ Company Operations $159,000,000
Facility................
Tripler Army Medical Water System Upgrade..... $38,000,000
Center.
Germany............................... East Camp Grafenwoehr..... EDI: Battalion Trng Cplx1 $104,000,000
(Brks/Veh Maint)........
EDI: Battalion Trng Cplx2 $64,000,000
(OPS/Veh Maint).........
Japan................................. Kadena Air Force Base..... Vehicle Maintenance Shop. $80,000,000
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SEC. 2107. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2025
PROJECT AT SMITH BARRACKS, GERMANY.
In the case of the authorization contained in the table in
section 2101(b) of the Military Construction Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2025 (division B of Public Law 118-159; 138
Stat. 2213) for Hohenfels Training Area, for construction of a
barracks as specified in the funding table in section 4601 of
such Act, the Secretary of the Army may construct a barracks at
Smith Barracks, Germany.
TITLE XXII--NAVY MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 2201. Authorized Navy construction and land acquisition projects.
Sec. 2202. Family Housing.
Sec. 2203. Authorization of appropriations, Navy.
Sec. 2204. Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2022 project
at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina.
Sec. 2205. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022
projects.
Sec. 2206. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2023
projects.
SEC. 2201. AUTHORIZED NAVY CONSTRUCTION AND LAND ACQUISITION PROJECTS.
(a) Inside the United States.--Using amounts appropriated
pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section
2203(a) and available for military construction projects inside
the United States as specified in the funding table in section
4601, the Secretary of the Navy may acquire real property and
carry out military construction projects for the installations
or locations inside the United States, and in the amounts, set
forth in the following table:
Navy: Inside the United States
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State Installation or Location Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
California..................................... Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.............. $176,040,000
Naval Air Station Lemoore..................... $399,610,000
Naval Base Coronado........................... $301,620,000
Naval Base Point Loma......................... $68,000,000
Naval Base San Diego.......................... $86,820,000
Naval Base Ventura County Point Mugu.......... $164,000,000
Naval Support Activity Monterey............... $430,000,000
Connecticut.................................... Naval Submarine Base New London.............. $300,149,000
District of Columbia........................... Naval Research Laboratory..................... $157,000,000
Florida........................................ Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island... $94,100,000
Naval Air Station Jacksonville................ $374,900,000
Naval Air Station Pensacola................... $164,000,000
Guam........................................... Andersen Air Force Base....................... $70,070,000
Joint Region Marianas......................... $32,000,000
Naval Base Guam.............................. $105,950,000
Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz................... $61,010,000
Hawaii......................................... Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam................ $83,000,000
Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay................. $143,510,000
Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands.. $235,730,000
Maine.......................................... Portsmouth Naval Shipyard..................... $1,042,000,000
Maryland....................................... Naval Support Activity Washington Suitland.... $114,000,000
US Naval Academy Annapolis.................... $86,000,000
Nevada......................................... Naval Air Station Fallon...................... $47,000,000
North Carolina................................. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune................ $48,280,000
Pennsylvania................................... Naval Support Activity Mechanicsburg.......... $94,140,000
Rhode Island................................... Naval Station Newport......................... $190,000,000
South Carolina................................. Joint Base Charleston......................... $357,900,000
Virginia....................................... Marine Corps Base Quantico.................... $63,560,000
Naval Station Norfolk......................... $1,582,490,000
Washington..................................... Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.............. $202,000,000
Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor...................... $245,700,000
Worldwide Unspecified.......................... Unspecified Worldwide Locations............... $140,070,000
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(b) Outside the United States.--Using amounts appropriated
pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section
2203(a) and available for military construction projects
outside the United States as specified in the funding table in
section 4601, the Secretary of the Navy may acquire real
property and carry out military construction projects for the
installations or locations outside the United States, and in
the amounts, set forth in the following table:
Navy: Outside the United States
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Country Installation or Location Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Japan......................................... Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler...... $58,000,000
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SEC. 2202. FAMILY HOUSING.
(a) Improvements to Military Family Housing Units.--Subject
to section 2825 of title 10, United States Code, and using
amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of
appropriations in section 2203(a) and available for military
family housing functions as specified in the funding table in
section 4601, the Secretary of the Navy may improve existing
military family housing units in an amount not to exceed
$68,230,000.
(b) Planning and Design.--Using amounts appropriated pursuant
to the authorization of appropriations in section 2203(a) and
available for military family housing functions as specified in
the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Navy
may carry out architectural and engineering services and
construction design activities with respect to the construction
or improvement of family housing units in an amount not to
exceed $6,605,000.
SEC. 2203. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, NAVY.
(a) Authorization of Appropriations.--Funds are hereby
authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after
September 30, 2025, for military construction, land
acquisition, and military family housing functions of the
Department of the Navy, as specified in the funding table in
section 4601.
(b) Limitation on Total Cost of Construction Projects.--
Notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section 2853
of title 10, United States Code, and any other cost variation
authorized by law, the total cost of all projects carried out
under sections 2201 and 2202 of this Act may not exceed the
total amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection
(a), as specified in the funding table in section 4601.
SEC. 2204. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2022 PROJECT
AT MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, NORTH
CAROLINA.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (division B
of Public Law 117-81), the authorization set forth in the table
in subsection (b), as authorized pursuant to section 2201 of
such Act, shall remain in effect until October 1, 2026, or the
date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military
construction for fiscal year 2027, whichever is later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as
follows:
Navy and Marine Corps: Extension of 2022 Project Authorization
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Original
State/Country Installation or Location Project Authorized Amount
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North Carolina........................ Marine Corps Air Station Flightline Utilities $113,520,000
Cherry Point............. Modernization Ph 2......
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SEC. 2205. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2022
PROJECTS.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (division B
of Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 2161), the authorizations set
forth in the table in subsection (b), as provided in sections
2201 and 2202 of that Act (135 Stat. 2166, 2167) and extended
by section 2207 of the Military Construction Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2025 (division B of Public Law 118-159; 138
Stat. 2221), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2026, or
the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for
military construction for fiscal year 2027, whichever is later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as
follows:
Navy: Extension of 2022 Project Authorizations
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Installation or Original Authorized
State/Country Location Project Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
California........................... Marine Corps Base Camp CLB MEU Complex........ $83,900,000
Pendleton.
District of Columbia................. Marine Barracks Family Housing $10,415,000
Washington. Improvements.
Florida.............................. Marine Corps Support Lighterage and Small $69,400,000
Facility Blount Island. Craft Facility.
Hawaii............................... Marine Corps Base Electrical Distribution $64,500,000
Kaneohe Bay. Modernization.
South Carolina....................... Marine Corps Air Aircraft Maintenance $122,600,000
Station Beaufort. Hangar.
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SEC. 2206. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2023
PROJECTS.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (division B
of Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2970), the authorizations set
forth in the table in subsection (b), as provided in section
2201 of that Act (136 Stat. 2975), shall remain in effect until
October 1, 2026, or the date of the enactment of an Act
authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year
2027, whichever is later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as
follows:
Navy: Extension of 2023 Project Authorizations
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Installation or Original Authorized
State/Country Location Project Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Florida.............................. Naval Air Station Engine Test Cells $100,570,000
Jacksonville.......... Modifications.........
Hawaii............................... Joint Base Pearl Harbor- Missile Magazines...... $142,783,000
Hickam................
Nevada............................... Naval Air Station F-35C Aircraft $111,566,000
Fallon................ Maintenance Hangar....
North Carolina....................... Marine Corps Air CH-53K Gearbox Repair $44,830,000
Station Cherry Point.. and Test Facility.....
South Carolina....................... Marine Corps Recruit Recruit Barracks....... $81,890,000
Depot Parris Island...
....................... Recruit Barracks....... $85,040,000
Spain................................ Naval Station Rota..... EDI: Missile Magazines. $92,323,000
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TITLE XXIII--AIR FORCE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 2301. Authorized Air Force construction and land acquisition
projects.
Sec. 2302. Family Housing.
Sec. 2303. Authorization of appropriations, Air Force.
Sec. 2304. Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2017 project
at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany.
Sec. 2305. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2019
projects.
Sec. 2306. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2020
projects.
Sec. 2307. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022
projects.
Sec. 2308. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2023
projects.
Sec. 2309. Modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year
2025 projects.
SEC. 2301. AUTHORIZED AIR FORCE CONSTRUCTION AND LAND ACQUISITION
PROJECTS.
(a) Inside the United States.--Using amounts appropriated
pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section
2303(a) and available for military construction projects inside
the United States as specified in the funding table in section
4601, the Secretary of the Air Force may acquire real property
and carry out military construction projects for the
installations or locations inside the United States, and in the
amounts, set forth in the following table:
Air Force: Inside the United States
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State Installation or Location Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Arizona....................................... Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.................. $174,000,000
Luke Air Force Base........................... $45,000,000
California.................................... Travis Air Force Base......................... $60,000,000
Florida....................................... Cape Canaveral Space Force Station............ $49,800,000
Eglin Air Force Base.......................... $182,000,000
Hurlburt Field................................ $66,000,000
MacDill Air Force Base........................ $74,000,000
Georgia....................................... Moody Air Force Base.......................... $35,000,000
Robins Air Force Base......................... $28,000,000
Louisiana..................................... Barksdale Air Force Base...................... $116,000,000
Massachusetts................................. Hanscom Air Force Base........................ $55,000,000
Mississippi................................... Columbus Air Force Base....................... $14,200,000
Missouri...................................... Whiteman Air Force Base....................... $127,600,000
New Mexico.................................... Cannon Air Force Base......................... $169,000,000
Kirtland Air Force Base....................... $200,000,000
North Carolina................................ Seymour Johnson Air Force Base................ $95,000,000
Ohio.......................................... Wright-Patterson Air Force Base............... $45,000,000
Oklahoma...................................... Tinker Air Force Base......................... $497,000,000
South Dakota.................................. Ellsworth Air Force Base...................... $378,000,000
Texas......................................... Dyess Air Force Base.......................... $90,800,000
Goodfellow Air Force Base..................... $112,000,000
Utah.......................................... Hill Air Force Base........................... $250,000,000
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(b) Outside the United States.--Using amounts appropriated
pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section
2303(a) and available for military construction projects
outside the United States as specified in the funding table in
section 4601, the Secretary of the Air Force may acquire real
property and carry out military construction projects for the
installations or locations outside the United States, and in
the amounts, set forth in the following table:
Air Force: Outside the United States
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Country Installation or Location Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Diego Garcia.................................. Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia............. $29,000,000
Germany....................................... Ramstein Air Base............................... $44,000,000
Greenland..................................... Pituffik Space Base............................. $32,000,000
Norway........................................ Royal Norwegian Air Force Base Rygge............ $72,000,000
United Kingdom................................ Royal Air Force Feltwell........................ $20,000,000
Royal Air Force Lakenheath...................... $253,000,000
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SEC. 2302. FAMILY HOUSING.
(a) Improvements to Military Family Housing Units.--Subject
to section 2825 of title 10, United States Code, and using
amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of
appropriations in section 2303(a) and available for military
family housing functions as specified in the funding table in
section 4601, the Secretary of the Air Force may improve
existing military family housing units in an amount not to
exceed $237,655,000.
(b) Planning and Design.--Using amounts appropriated pursuant
to the authorization of appropriations in section 2303(a) and
available for military family housing functions as specified in
the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Air
Force may carry out architectural and engineering services and
construction design activities with respect to the construction
or improvement of family housing units in an amount not to
exceed $36,575,000.
SEC. 2303. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, AIR FORCE.
(a) Authorization of Appropriations.--Funds are hereby
authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after
September 30, 2025, for military construction, land
acquisition, and military family housing functions of the
Department of the Air Force, as specified in the funding table
in section 4601.
(b) Limitation on Total Cost of Construction Projects.--
Notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section 2853
of title 10, United States Code, and any other cost variation
authorized by law, the total cost of all projects carried out
under sections 2301 and 2302 of this Act may not exceed the
total amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection
(a), as specified in the funding table in section 4601.
SEC. 2304. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2017 PROJECT
AT SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, GERMANY.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (division B
of Public Law 114-328; 130 Stat. 2688), the authorization set
forth in the table in subsection (b), as provided in section
2902 of that Act (130 Stat. 2743) and most recently extended by
section 2304 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2025 (division B of Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat.
2224), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2026, or the
date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military
construction for fiscal year 2027, whichever is later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as
follows:
Air Force: Extension of 2017 Project Authorization
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Original
Country Installation or Location Project Authorized Amount
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Germany............................... Spangdahlem Air Base...... ERI: F/A-22 Low $12,000,000
Observable/Comp Repair
Fac.....................
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SEC. 2305. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2019
PROJECTS.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (division B
of Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat. 2240), the authorizations set
forth in the table in subsection (b), as provided in section
2903 of that Act (132 Stat. 2287) and most recently extended by
section 2306 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2025 (division B of Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat.
2225), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2026, or the
date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military
construction for fiscal year 2027, whichever is later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as
follows:
Air Force: Extension of 2019 Project Authorization
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Original
Country Installation or Location Project Authorized Amount
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United Kingdom........................ Royal Air Force Fairford.. EDI: Construct DABS-FEV $87,000,000
Storage.................
.......................... EDI: Munitions Holding $19,000,000
Area....................
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SEC. 2306. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2020
PROJECTS.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (division B
of Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1862), the authorizations set
forth in the table in subsection (b), as provided in sections
2301(a) and 2912(a) of that Act (133 Stat. 1867, 1913), and
extended by section 2307 of the Military Construction
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (division B of Public
Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2226), shall remain in effect until
October 1, 2026, or the date of the enactment of an Act
authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year
2027, whichever is later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as
follows:
Air Force: Extension of 2020 Project Authorizations
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Original
State Installation or Location Project Authorized
Amount
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Florida............................... Tyndall Air Force Base.... Deployment Center/Flight $43,000,000
Line Dining/AAFES.......
Georgia............................... Moody Air Force Base...... 41 RQS HH-60W Apron...... $12,500,000
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SEC. 2307. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2022
PROJECTS.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (division B
of Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 2161), the authorizations set
forth in the table in subsection (b), as provided in section
2301 of that Act (135 Stat. 2168) and extended by section 2309
of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2025 (division B of Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2227), shall
remain in effect until October 1, 2026, or the date of the
enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction
for fiscal year 2027, whichever is later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as
follows:
Air Force: Extension of 2022 Project Authorizations
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Original
State/Country Installation or Location Project Authorized
Amount
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Massachusetts......................... Hanscom Air Force Base.... NC3 Acquisitions $66,000,000
Management Facility.....
United Kingdom........................ Royal Air Force Lakenheath F-35A Child Development $24,000,000
Center..................
F-35A Munition Inspection $31,000,000
Facility................
F-35A Weapons Load $49,000,000
Training Facility.......
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SEC. 2308. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2023
PROJECTS.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (division B
of Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2970), the authorizations set
forth in the table in subsection (b), as provided in section
2301 of that Act (136 Stat. 2978), shall remain in effect until
October 1, 2026, or the date of the enactment of an Act
authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year
2027, whichever is later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as
follows:
Air Force: Extension of 2023 Project Authorizations
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Original
State/Country Installation or Location Project Authorized
Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Florida............................... Patrick Space Force Base.. Consolidated $97,000,000
Communications Center...
Norway................................ Rygge Air Station......... EDI: Base Perimeter $8,200,000
Security Fence..........
Oklahoma.............................. Tinker Air Force Base..... Facility And Land $30,000,000
Acquisition (MROTC).....
Texas................................. Joint Base San Antonio- Child Development Center. $29,000,000
Randolph.................
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SEC. 2309. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR
2025 PROJECTS.
(a) F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming.--In the case of the
authorization contained in the table in section 2301(a) of the
Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
(division B of Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2222) for F.E.
Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, for the Ground Based Strategic
Deterrent Utility Corridor, the Secretary of the Air Force may
construct 3,219 kilometers of telephone duct facility.
(b) Yap International Airport, Federated States of
Micronesia.--
(1) Authorization of appropriations.--The
authorization table included in subsection (b) of
section 2301 of the Military Construction Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2025 is amended in the item
relating to Yap International Airport, Federated States
of Micronesia, by striking ``$949,314,000'' and
inserting ``$1,495,314,000''.
(2) Funding table.--Such Act is further amended in
the table of section 4601 by striking ``Airfield
Pavement Upgrades'' and inserting ``PDI: Airfield Apron
and Taxiway''.
TITLE XXIV--DEFENSE AGENCIES MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 2401. Authorized defense agencies construction and land acquisition
projects.
Sec. 2402. Authorized energy resilience and conservation investment
program projects.
Sec. 2403. Authorization of appropriations, Defense Agencies.
Sec. 2404. Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2019 project
at Iwakuni, Japan.
Sec. 2405. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022
projects.
Sec. 2406. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2023
projects.
Sec. 2407. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2024
project at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.
Sec. 2408. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2024
project at Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, Missouri.
Sec. 2409. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2025
project at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.
Sec. 2410. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2025
project at Joint Base Mcguire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey.
SEC. 2401. AUTHORIZED DEFENSE AGENCIES CONSTRUCTION AND LAND
ACQUISITION PROJECTS.
(a) Inside the United States.--Using amounts appropriated
pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section
2403(a) and available for military construction projects inside
the United States as specified in the funding table in section
4601, the Secretary of Defense may acquire real property and
carry out military construction projects for the installations
or locations inside the United States, and in the amounts, set
forth in the following table:
Defense Agencies: Inside the United States
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State Installation or Location Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Alabama........................................ DLA Distribution Center Anniston.............. $32,000,000
California..................................... Naval Base Coronado........................... $75,900,000
Travis Air Force Base......................... $49,980,000
Florida........................................ Homestead Air Reserve Base.................... $33,000,000
Georgia........................................ Fort Benning.................................. $127,375,000
Maryland....................................... Fort Meade.................................... $26,600,000
North Carolina................................. Fort Bragg.................................... $333,200,000
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune................ $306,400,000
Pennsylvania................................... Defense Distribution Depot New Cumberland..... $90,000,000
Harrisburg Air National Guard Base............ $13,400,000
Puerto Rico.................................... Punta Borinquen............................... $155,000,000
Texas.......................................... NSA Texas..................................... $500,000,000
Virginia....................................... Pentagon...................................... $34,000,000
Washington..................................... Fairchild Air Force Base...................... $85,000,000
Manchester Tank Farm.......................... $71,000,000
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(b) Outside the United States.--Using amounts appropriated
pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section
2403(a) and available for military construction projects
outside the United States as specified in the funding table in
section 4601, the Secretary of Defense may acquire real
property and carry out military construction projects for the
installations or locations outside the United States, and in
the amounts, set forth in the following table:
Defense Agencies: Outside the United States
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Country Installation or Location Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Germany........................................ U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz............ $16,700,000
United Kingdom................................. Royal Air Force Lakenheath.................... $433,600,000
Royal Air Force Mildenhall.................... $45,000,000
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SEC. 2402. AUTHORIZED ENERGY RESILIENCE AND CONSERVATION INVESTMENT
PROGRAM PROJECTS.
(a) Inside the United States.--Using amounts appropriated
pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section
2403(a) and available for energy conservation projects as
specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary
of Defense may carry out energy conservation projects under
chapter 173 of title 10, United States Code, for the
installations or locations inside the United States, and in the
amounts, set forth in the following table:
ERCIP Projects: Inside the United States
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State Installation or Location Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
California..................................... Armed Forces Reserve Center Mountain View..... $20,600,000
Travis Air Force Base......................... $25,120,000
Florida........................................ Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island... $30,500,000
Guam........................................... Naval Base Guam............................... $63,010,000
Massachusetts.................................. Cape Cod Space Force Station.................. $124,000,000
New Mexico..................................... White Sands Missile Range..................... $38,500,000
North Carolina................................. Fort Bragg.................................... $80,000,000
Texas.......................................... Camp Swift.................................... $19,800,000
Fort Hood..................................... $34,500,000
Utah........................................... Camp Williams................................. $28,500,000
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(b) Outside the United States.--Using amounts appropriated
pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section
2403(a) and available for energy conservation projects as
specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary
of Defense may carry out energy conservation projects under
chapter 173 of title 10, United States Code, for the
installations or locations outside the United States, and in
the amounts, set forth in the following table:
ERCIP Projects: Outside the United States
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Country Installation or Location Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Germany........................................ United States Army Garrison Ansbach (Storck $73,000,000
Barracks).
Japan.......................................... Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni.............. $146,800,000
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SEC. 2403. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, DEFENSE AGENCIES.
(a) Authorization of Appropriations.--Funds are hereby
authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after
September 30, 2025, for military construction, land
acquisition, and military family housing functions of the
Department of Defense (other than the military departments), as
specified in the funding table in section 4601.
(b) Limitation on Total Cost of Construction Projects.--
Notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section 2853
of title 10, United States Code, and any other cost variation
authorized by law, the total cost of all projects carried out
under sections 2401 and 2402 of this Act may not exceed the
total amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection
(a), as specified in the funding table in section 4601.
SEC. 2404. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2019 PROJECT
AT IWAKUNI, JAPAN.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (division B
of Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat. 2240), the authorization set
forth in the table in subsection (b), as provided in section
2401(b) of that Act (132 Stat. 2249) and most recently extended
by section 2405 of the Military Construction Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2025 (division B of Public Law 118-159; 138
Stat. 2232), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2026, or
the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for
military construction for fiscal year 2027, whichever is later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as
follows:
Defense Agencies: Extension of 2019 Project Authorization
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Installation or Original Authorized
Country Location Project Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Japan................................ Iwakuni................ Fuel Pier.............. $33,200,000
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SEC. 2405. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2022
PROJECTS.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (division B
of Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 2161), the authorizations set
forth in the table in subsection (b), as provided in sections
2401 and 2402 of that Act (135 Stat. 2173, 2174), shall remain
in effect until October 1, 2026, or the date of the enactment
of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for
fiscal year 2027, whichever is later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as
follows:
Defense Agencies and ERCIP Projects: Extension of 2022 Project
Authorizations
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Installation or Original
State Location Project Authorized Amount
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Alabama Fort Novosel..... 10 MW RICE $24,000,000
Generator Plant
and Microgrid
Controls........
Georgia Fort Benning..... 4.8 MW Generation $17,593,000
and Microgrid...
Fort Stewart..... 10 MW Generation $22,000,000
Plant, with
Microgrid
Controls........
New York Fort Drum........ Wellfield Field $27,000,000
Expansion
Project.........
North Carolina Fort Bragg....... Emergency Water $7,705,000
System..........
Ohio Springfield- Base-Wide $4,700,000
Beckley Microgrid With
Municipal Natural Gas
Airport......... Generator,
Photovoltaic and
Battery Storage.
Tennessee Memphis PV Arrays and $4,780,000
International Battery Storage.
Airport.........
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SEC. 2406. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2023
PROJECTS.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (division B
of Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2970), the authorizations set
forth in the table in subsection (b), as provided in sections
2401(a) and 2402(a) of that Act (136 Stat. 2982, 2983), shall
remain in effect until October 1, 2026, or the date of the
enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction
for fiscal year 2027, whichever is later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as
follows:
Defense Agencies and ERCIP Projects: Extension of 2023 Project
Authorizations
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Installation or Original
State/Country Location Project Authorized Amount
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Alabama Redstone Arsenal. MSIC Advanced $151,000,000
Analysis
Facility Phase 2
(INC)...........
California Marine Corps Microgrid and $25,560,000
Mountain Warfare Backup Power....
Training Center.
Florida Naval Air Station Facility Energy $2,400,000
Jacksonville.... Operations
Center
Renovation......
Georgia Fort Stewart- Power Generation $25,400,000
Hunter Army and Microgrid...
Airfield........
Naval Submarine SCADA $11,200,000
Base Kings Bay.. Modernization...
Hawaii Joint Base Pearl Primary $25,000,000
Harbor-Hickam... Electrical
Distribution....
Kansas Fort Riley....... Power Generation $25,780,000
and Microgrid...
Texas Fort Cavazos..... Power Generation $31,500,000
and Microgrid...
U.S. Army Reserve Power Generation $9,600,000
Center, Conroe.. and Microgrid...
Virginia Dam Neck......... SOF Operations $26,600,000
Building
Addition........
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SEC. 2407. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2024
PROJECT AT REDSTONE ARSENAL, ALABAMA.
In the case of the authorization contained in the table in
section 2401 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2024 (division B of Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat.
726) for Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, for construction of a
ground test facility infrastructure project at that location,
the Missile Defense Agency may renovate additional square
footage and convert administrative space to classified space.
SEC. 2408. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2024
PROJECT AT LAKE CITY ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT,
MISSOURI.
(a) Modifications of Project Authority.--In the case of the
authorization contained in the table in section 2402(a) of the
Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
(division B of Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 727) for Lake City
Army Ammunition Plant, Missouri, for construction of a
microgrid and backup power, the Secretary of Defense may
construct a microgrid and backup power, including the
installation of liquid propane gas tanks and associated piping,
foundations, pumps, saddles, propane vaporizers and controls.
(b) Modification of Project Amounts.--
(1) Project authorization.--The authorization table
in section 2402(a) of the Military Construction
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (division B of
Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 727) is amended in the
item relating to Lake City Army Ammunition Plant,
Missouri, by striking the dollar amount and inserting
``$86,500,000''.
(2) Funding authorization.--The funding table in
section 4601 of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 901)
is amended in the items relating to Lake City Army
Ammunition Plant, Missouri, by striking the dollar
amount and inserting ``$86,500''.
SEC. 2409. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2025
PROJECT AT JOINT BASE ANDREWS, MARYLAND.
In the case of the authorization contained in the table in
section 2402 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2025 (division B of Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat.
2229) for Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, for construction of a
microgrid with electric vehicle charging infrastructure, the
Secretary of the Air Force may construct a new power generation
and microgrid facility.
SEC. 2410. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2025
PROJECT AT JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, NEW
JERSEY.
In the case of the authorization contained in the table in
section 2402 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2025 (division B of Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat.
2229) for Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, for
construction of a microgrid with electric vehicle charging
infrastructure, the Secretary of the Air Force may construct a
new power generation and microgrid facility.
TITLE XXV--INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
Subtitle A--North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment
Program
Sec. 2501. Authorized NATO construction and land acquisition projects.
Sec. 2502. Authorization of appropriations, NATO.
Subtitle B--Host Country In-Kind Contributions
Sec. 2511. Republic of Korea funded construction projects.
Sec. 2512. Republic of Poland funded construction projects.
Subtitle A--North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment
Program
SEC. 2501. AUTHORIZED NATO CONSTRUCTION AND LAND ACQUISITION PROJECTS.
The Secretary of Defense may make contributions for the North
Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program as
provided in section 2806 of title 10, United States Code, in an
amount not to exceed the sum of the amount authorized to be
appropriated for such purpose in section 2502 and the amount
collected from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization as a
result of construction previously financed by the United
States.
SEC. 2502. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, NATO.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal
years beginning after September 30, 2025, for contributions by
the Secretary of Defense under section 2806 of title 10, United
States Code, for the share of the United States of the cost of
projects for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security
Investment Program authorized by section 2501, and in the
amounts, set forth in the following table:
North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program
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Location Installation or Location Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Worldwide Unspecified.......................... NATO Security Investment Program.............. $531,832,000
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Subtitle B--Host Country In-Kind Contributions
SEC. 2511. REPUBLIC OF KOREA FUNDED CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
Pursuant to agreement with the Republic of Korea for required
in-kind contributions, the Secretary of Defense may accept
military construction projects for the installations or
locations in the Republic of Korea, and in the amounts, set
forth in the following table:
Republic of Korea Funded Construction Projects
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Installation or
Component Location Project Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Army................................. Camp Humphreys......... Access Control Point... $24,000,000
Runway................. $180,000,000
Navy................................. Pohang Air Base........ Replace Concrete Apron. $22,000,000
Navy................................. Yecheon Air Base....... Replace Magazine $59,000,000
Munitions Supply Area.
Air Force............................ Gimhae Air Base........ Repair Contingency $86,000,000
Hospital.
Air Force............................ Gwangju Air Base....... Hydrant Fuel System.... $57,000,000
Air Force............................ Osan Air Base.......... Aircraft Corrosion $25,000,000
Control Facility Part
3.
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SEC. 2512. REPUBLIC OF POLAND FUNDED CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
Pursuant to agreement with the Republic of Poland for
required in-kind contributions, the Secretary of Defense may
accept military construction projects for the installations or
locations in the Republic of Poland, and in the amounts, set
forth in the following table:
Republic of Poland Funded Construction Projects
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Installation or
Component Location Project Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Army................................. Drawsko Pomorskie Information Systems $6,200,000
Training Area (DPTA). Facility.
Army................................. Powdiz................. Barracks and Dining $199,000,000
Facility-Phase 2.
Rotary Wing Aircraft $91,000,000
Maintenance Hangar.
Air Force............................ Lask Air Base.......... Communication $18,000,000
Infrastructure.
Air Force............................ Wroclaw Air Base....... Combined Aerial Port $111,000,000
Facilities.
Contingency Beddown $13,000,000
Area.
Hot Cargo Pad/Munition $44,000,000
Handling/Holding Area.
Railhead and Rail $22,000,000
Extension.
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TITLE XXVI--GUARD AND RESERVE FORCES FACILITIES
Sec. 2601. Authorized Army National Guard construction and land
acquisition projects.
Sec. 2602. Authorized Army Reserve construction and land acquisition
projects.
Sec. 2603. Authorized Navy Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve construction
and land acquisition projects.
Sec. 2604. Authorized Air National Guard construction and land
acquisition projects.
Sec. 2605. Authorized Air Force Reserve construction and land
acquisition projects.
Sec. 2606. Authorization of appropriations, National Guard and Reserve.
Sec. 2607. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2023
projects.
Sec. 2608. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2023
project at Tucson International Airport, Arizona.
SEC. 2601. AUTHORIZED ARMY NATIONAL GUARD CONSTRUCTION AND LAND
ACQUISITION PROJECTS.
Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of
appropriations in section 2606 and available for the National
Guard and Reserve as specified in the funding table in section
4601, the Secretary of the Army may acquire real property and
carry out military construction projects for the Army National
Guard locations inside the United States, and in the amounts,
set forth in the following table:
Army National Guard: Inside the United States
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State Location Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Guam........................................... Joint Forces Headquarters - Guam.............. $55,000,000
Indiana........................................ Shelbyville Armory............................ $55,000,000
Iowa........................................... Waterloo Armory............................... $13,800,000
New Hampshire.................................. Plymouth Training Center...................... $26,000,000
New York....................................... Albany........................................ $90,000,000
North Carolina................................. Salisbury Training Center..................... $69,000,000
Oregon......................................... Naval Weapons Systems Training Facility $16,000,000
Boardman.....................................
South Dakota................................... Watertown Training Center.................... $28,000,000
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SEC. 2602. AUTHORIZED ARMY RESERVE CONSTRUCTION AND LAND ACQUISITION
PROJECTS.
Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of
appropriations in section 2606 and available for the National
Guard and Reserve as specified in the funding table in section
4601, the Secretary of the Army may acquire real property and
carry out military construction projects for the Army Reserve
locations inside the United States, and in the amounts, set
forth in the following table:
Army Reserve
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State Location Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Alabama........................................ Maxwell Air Force Base........................ $28,000,000
Alaska......................................... Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson............... $46,000,000
Illinois....................................... Fort Sheridan................................. $36,000,000
Kentucky....................................... Fort Knox..................................... $138,000,000
Pennsylvania................................... New Castle Army Reserve Center................ $30,000,000
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SEC. 2603. AUTHORIZED NAVY RESERVE AND MARINE CORPS RESERVE
CONSTRUCTION AND LAND ACQUISITION PROJECTS.
Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of
appropriations in section 2606 and available for the National
Guard and Reserve as specified in the funding table in section
4601, the Secretary of the Navy may acquire real property and
carry out military construction project for the Navy Reserve
and Marine Corps Reserve location inside the United States, and
in the amount, set forth in the following table:
Navy Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve
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State Location Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Texas........................................ Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth. $106,870,000
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SEC. 2604. AUTHORIZED AIR NATIONAL GUARD CONSTRUCTION AND LAND
ACQUISITION PROJECTS.
Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of
appropriations in section 2606 and available for the National
Guard and Reserve as specified in the funding table in section
4601, the Secretary of the Air Force may acquire real property
and carry out military construction projects for the Air
National Guard locations inside the United States, and in the
amounts, set forth in the following table:
Air National Guard
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State Location Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Alaska......................................... Eielson Air Force Base........................ $15,000,000
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson............... $46,000,000
Georgia........................................ Savannah Hilton Head International Airport... $38,400,000
Iowa........................................... Sioux Gateway Airport......................... $220,000,000
Massachusetts.................................. Otis Air National Guard Base.................. $31,000,000
Mississippi.................................... Key Field Air National Guard Base............ $19,000,000
New Hampshire.................................. Pease Air National Guard Base................. $16,000,000
New Jersey..................................... Atlantic City Air National Guard Base......... $68,000,000
Oregon......................................... Klamath Falls Airport......................... $80,000,000
Portland International Airport................ $16,500,000
Utah........................................... Salt Lake City International Airport.......... $145,000,000
Wisconsin...................................... Volk Air National Guard Base.................. $8,400,000
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SEC. 2605. AUTHORIZED AIR FORCE RESERVE CONSTRUCTION AND LAND
ACQUISITION PROJECTS.
Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of
appropriations in section 2606 and available for the National
Guard and Reserve as specified in the funding table in section
4601, the Secretary of the Air Force may acquire real property
and carry out military construction projects for the Air Force
Reserve locations inside the United States, and in the amounts,
set forth in the following table:
Air Force Reserve
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
State Location Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
New York....................................... Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station............. $54,000,000
South Carolina................................. Joint Base Charleston Air Reserve Base........ $33,000,000
Texas.......................................... Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.............. $18,000,000
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SEC. 2606. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVE.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal
years beginning after September 30, 2025, for the costs of
acquisition, architectural and engineering services, and
construction of facilities for the Guard and Reserve Forces,
and for contributions therefor, under chapter 1803 of title 10,
United States Code (including the cost of acquisition of land
for those facilities), as specified in the funding table in
section 4601.
SEC. 2607. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2023
PROJECTS.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (division B
of Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2970), the authorizations set
forth in the table in subsection (b), as provided in sections
2601, 2602, 2603 and 2604 of that Act (136 Stat. 2986, 2987),
shall remain in effect until October 1, 2026, or the date of
the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military
construction for fiscal year 2027, whichever is later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as
follows:
National Guard and Reserve: Extension of 2023 Project Authorizations
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Installation or Original Authorized
State Location Project Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Alaska............................... Joint Base Elmendorf- Aircraft Maintenance $63,000,000
Richardson............ Hangar................
Arizona.............................. Morris Air National Base Entry Complex..... $12,000,000
Guard Base............
Tucson International Land Acquisition....... $11,700,000
Airport...............
Arkansas............................. Camp Robinson.......... Automated Multipurpose $9,500,000
Machine Gun Range.....
Florida.............................. Gainesville............ National Guard $21,000,000
Readiness Center......
Perrine................ Army Reserve Center/ $46,000,000
AMSA..................
Hawaii.............................. Marine Corps Base C-40 Aircraft $116,964,000
Kaneohe Bay........... Maintenance Hangar....
Indiana.............................. Fort Wayne Munitions Maintenance $16,500,000
International Airport. and Storage Complex...
Ohio................................. Rickenbacker Air Small Arms Range....... $8,000,000
National Guard Base...
Puerto Rico.......................... Camp Santiago Joint Engineering/Housing $14,500,000
Maneuver Training Maintenance Shops
Center................ (DPW).................
West Virginia........................ McLaughlin Air National C-130J Apron Expansion. $10,000,000
Guard Base............
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SEC. 2608. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2023
PROJECT AT TUCSON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, ARIZONA.
In the case of the authorization contained in the table in
section 2604 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2023 (division B of Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat.
2987) for Tucson International Airport, Arizona, the Secretary
of the Air Force may acquire 10 acres of land.
TITLE XXVII--BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE ACTIVITIES
Sec. 2701. Authorization of appropriations for base realignment and
closure activities funded through Department of Defense base
closure account.
SEC. 2701. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR BASE REALIGNMENT AND
CLOSURE ACTIVITIES FUNDED THROUGH DEPARTMENT OF
DEFENSE BASE CLOSURE ACCOUNT.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal
years beginning after September 30, 2025, for base realignment
and closure activities, including real property acquisition and
military construction projects, as authorized by the Defense
Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 (part A of title XXIX
of Public Law 101-510; 10 U.S.C. 2687 note) and funded through
the Department of Defense Base Closure Account established by
section 2906 of such Act (as amended by section 2711 of the
Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013
(division B of Public Law 112-239; 126 Stat. 2140)), as
specified in the funding table in section 4601.
TITLE XXVIII--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION GENERAL PROVISIONS
Subtitle A--Military Construction Programs
Sec. 2801. Modification to definition of military installation
resilience.
Sec. 2802. Facility construction or repair: transactions other than
contracts and grants.
Sec. 2803. Requirement for the military departments to develop and
update a 20-year infrastructure improvement plan.
Sec. 2804. Improvements to water management and security on military
installations.
Sec. 2805. Modification to assistance for public infrastructure projects
and services.
Sec. 2806. Modifications to Defense Community Infrastructure Program.
Sec. 2807. Inclusion of demolition projects in Defense Community
Infrastructure Program.
Sec. 2808. Supervision of military construction projects.
Sec. 2809. Authority to use accelerated design-build and progressive
design-build procedures for military construction projects.
Sec. 2810. Extension of authority for temporary expanded land
acquisition for equine welfare.
Sec. 2811. Extension of requirement for contract for obligation and
execution of design funds for military construction projects.
Sec. 2812. Modification of pilot program on increased use of sustainable
building materials in military construction to include
sustainable building technologies identified by the
Comptroller General of the United States.
Sec. 2813. Increase of maximum amount for certain replacement projects
for damaged or destroyed facilities.
Sec. 2814. Multiyear contracting authority for certain military
construction projects.
Sec. 2815. Guidance for military construction projects for innovation,
research, development, test, and evaluation.
Sec. 2816. Authorization for cost-plus-incentive-fee contracts for
certain Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program military
construction projects.
Sec. 2817. Implementation of Comptroller General recommendations
relating to information sharing to improve oversight of
military construction.
Subtitle B--Military Housing Reforms
Sec. 2821. Improvements to Department of Defense Housing Requirements
and Market Analysis.
Sec. 2822. Improvements to annual reports on certain waivers for covered
military unaccompanied housing.
Sec. 2823. Continuation and modification of certain reporting
requirements with respect to privatized military housing.
Sec. 2824. Modification of certain requirements with respect to closure
of maintenance work orders for privatized military housing.
Sec. 2825. Inclusion of additional landlord financial information in
certain annual report on privatized military housing.
Sec. 2826. Application of certain authorities and standards to historic
military housing and associated historic properties of the
Department of Defense.
Sec. 2827. Improvement of administration of military unaccompanied
housing.
Sec. 2828. Authority for unaccompanied housing project under pilot
authority for use of other transactions for installation or
facility prototyping.
Sec. 2829. Pilot program for emerging technologies for moisture control
and mitigation.
Sec. 2830. Standardization of mold remediation guidelines across
military departments.
Sec. 2831. Inspections by qualified home inspector of privatized and
Government-owned military housing.
Sec. 2832. Plan to improve accuracy, integration, and interoperability
of Department of Defense data with respect to real property,
infrastructure, and military unaccompanied housing.
Subtitle C--Real Property and Facilities Administration
Sec. 2841. Modification of requirement with respect to minimum capital
investment for facilities sustainment, restoration, and
modernization for military departments.
Sec. 2842. Authorization for monetary contributions to the conveyees of
utility systems for infrastructure improvements.
Sec. 2843. Extension of authority to carry out Department of Defense
pilot program for use of cost savings realized.
Sec. 2844. Department of Defense intergovernmental support agreements
for ordnance disposal.
Sec. 2845. Inclusion of territories in certain intergovernmental support
agreements for installation-support services.
Sec. 2846. Requirements relating to military installation closures and
report on Army organic industrial base sites.
Sec. 2847. Department of Defense procedures with respect to planning
coordination for grid resiliency on military installations.
Sec. 2848. Repeal of construction requirements related to antiterrorism
and force protection or urban-training operations.
Sec. 2849. Repeal of pilot program authorizing overhead cost
reimbursements from major range and test facility base users
at certain Department of the Air Force installations.
Sec. 2850. Master plans for Service Academies.
Sec. 2851. Annual report on cost premium for construction of certain
facilities.
Sec. 2852. Implementation of Comptroller General recommendations
relating to critical military housing supply and
affordability.
Sec. 2853. Plan for deploying private fifth generation and future
generation Open Radio Access Network architecture on
Department of Defense military installations.
Subtitle D--Land Conveyances
Sec. 2861. Historical marker commemorating effects of radiation exposure
at Holloman Air Force Base and White Sands Missile Range.
Sec. 2862. Prohibition on development of a golf course at Greenbury
Point Conservation Area At Naval Support Activity Annapolis,
Maryland.
Sec. 2863. Extension of prohibition on joint use of Homestead Air
Reserve Base with civil aviation.
Sec. 2864. Extension of sunset for land conveyance, Sharpe Army Depot,
Lathrop, California.
Sec. 2865. Clarification of land conveyance, Fort Hood, Texas.
Sec. 2866. Extension of certain military land withdrawals and correction
of certain land descriptions.
Sec. 2867. Land conveyance, former Curtis Bay Depot, Maryland.
Sec. 2868. Land conveyance, Sigsbee Park Annex, Naval Air Station, Key
West, Florida.
Subtitle E--Modifications to Unspecified Minor Military Construction
Sec. 2871. Modifications to certain congressional notifications for
certain military construction projects.
Sec. 2872. Modification to dollar threshold for notifications for
certain military construction projects.
Sec. 2873. Transfer of defense laboratory modernization program
authority to provision of law with respect to military
construction projects for research, test, development, and
evaluation.
Sec. 2874. Authority of a Secretary concerned to carry out certain
unspecified minor military construction projects.
Subtitle F--Other Matters
Sec. 2881. Extension of Department of the Army Pilot Program for
Development and Use of Online Real Estate Inventory Tool.
Sec. 2882. Expansion of exceptions to restriction on development of
public infrastructure in connection with realignment of marine
corps forces in Asia Pacific region.
Sec. 2883. Joint base facility management of Department of Defense.
Sec. 2884. Designation of official responsible for coordination of
defense sites within area of responsibility of Joint Region
Marianas.
Sec. 2885. Designation of Ronald Reagan Space and Missile Test Range at
Kwajalein Atoll.
Sec. 2886. Designation of Creech Air Force Base as a remote or isolated
installation.
Sec. 2887. Pilot program on use of advanced manufacturing construction
technologies at military installations.
Sec. 2888. Pilot program on procurement of utility services for
installations of the Department of Defense through areawide
contracts.
Sec. 2889. Consideration of modular construction methods for military
construction projects with protective design elements.
Sec. 2890. Notice relating to contracts or other agreements to establish
an enduring location in a foreign country.
Subtitle A--Military Construction Programs
SEC. 2801. MODIFICATION TO DEFINITION OF MILITARY INSTALLATION
RESILIENCE.
Section 101(f)(8) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) by striking ``or from'' before ``anticipated or
unanticipated changes in environmental conditions'';
and
(2) by inserting ``, energy or water disruptions, or
human-induced hazards with respect to the environment''
before ``, that do''.
SEC. 2802. FACILITY CONSTRUCTION OR REPAIR: TRANSACTIONS OTHER THAN
CONTRACTS AND GRANTS.
(a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 169 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2808
the following new section:
``Sec. 2808a. Facility construction or repair: transactions other than
contracts and grants
``(a) Authority.--Subject to the requirements of section 2853
of this title, the Secretary concerned may enter into
transactions (other than contracts, cooperative agreements, or
grants) to carry out repair and construction projects for
facilities, including the planning, design, engineering,
prototyping, piloting, and execution of such repair and
construction projects.
``(b) Use of Amounts.--The Secretary concerned may carry out
projects under subsection (a) using amounts available to such
Secretary for military construction, operation and maintenance,
or research, development, test, and evaluation, notwithstanding
chapters 221 and 223 and section 2851(a) of this title.
``(c) Follow-on Transactions.--A transaction entered into
under this section for a project may provide for the award of a
follow-on production contract or transaction to the
participants in the transaction without further competition,
if--
``(1) competitive procedures were used for the
selection of parties for participation in the original
transaction; and
``(2) the participants in the original transaction
successfully completed--
``(A) a complete and useable facility; or
``(B) a complete and useable improvement to a
facility.
``(d) Notification Requirement.--(1) Not later than 14 days
before entering into a transaction for a project under this
section, the Secretary concerned shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a notification of the intent
to use this authority in an electronic medium pursuant to
section 480 of this title.
``(2) Each notification under paragraph (1) shall include--
``(A) the project title;
``(B) a description of the project and its location;
``(C) the estimated project cost and source of funds;
``(D) the recipient or contractor selected to execute
the project, if known at the time of notification; and
``(E) the rationale for using the authority under
this section instead of the process for military
construction projects under subchapter I of chapter 169
of title 10, United States Code.
``(e) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
enactment of this section, and biannually thereafter, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report summarizing the use of the authority under
this section during the period covered by the report,
including--
``(1) the military department or Defense Agency
carrying out each project;
``(2) the total cost of each project and the source
of the funds obligated;
``(3) a description of the scope, purpose, and
location of each project;
``(4) any observed differences in project delivery
timelines or execution speed as a result of using the
authority under this section;
``(5) an assessment of cost savings, efficiencies, or
risk reductions realized through the use of such
authority; and
``(6) lessons learned and recommendations to improve
the implementation, oversight, or scope of such
authority.''.
(b) Applicability.--The amendments made by this section shall
apply with respect to transactions entered into on or after the
date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 2803. REQUIREMENT FOR THE MILITARY DEPARTMENTS TO DEVELOP AND
UPDATE A 20-YEAR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PLAN.
Subchapter I of chapter 169 of title 10, United States Code,
is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 2820. Development of infrastructure improvement plan for each
military department
``(a) In General.--Not later than the date on which the
budget of the President for fiscal year 2027 is submitted to
Congress pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, and once every
five years thereafter, each Secretary concerned shall submit to
the congressional defense committees each of the following:
``(1) A detailed plan with respect to the improvement
of infrastructure and facilities under the jurisdiction
of the Secretary concerned during the 20-year period
beginning after the date on which the plan is submitted
that includes--
``(A) a summary of major efforts of the
Secretary concerned to be carried out pursuant
to the plan;
``(B) milestones and specific goals for such
major efforts;
``(C) a description of objectives of the
Secretary concerned to manage and improve such
infrastructure and facilities during such
period, including--
``(i) utility systems (electric,
water and wastewater systems, energy
distribution systems, transportation,
and communication networks); and
``(ii) all physical structures
located on a military installation
under the jurisdiction of the Secretary
concerned.
``(2) A certification that the budget of the
President for the applicable 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 planning, design, and
construction at a level that is sufficient to meet the
requirements specified in the plan under paragraph (1)
on the schedule provided in such plan.
``(b) Elements.--Each plan submitted by a Secretary concerned
under subsection (a)(1) shall include the following:
``(1) The estimated costs of necessary infrastructure
and facility improvements and a description of how such
costs would be addressed by the budget request of the
Department of Defense and the future-years defense
program submitted for the applicable fiscal year.
``(2) An assessment of how the military department is
accurately accounting for the costs of sustaining
facilities and addressing the identified necessary
improvements of infrastructure and facilities as
outlined in the plan.
``(c) Incorporation of Results-oriented Management
Practices.--Each plan under subsection (a)(1) shall incorporate
the leading results-oriented management practices, including--
``(1) analytically based goals;
``(2) results-oriented metrics;
``(3) an identification of required resources, risks,
and stakeholders; and
``(4) regular reporting on progress to decision
makers.
``(d) Service Chief Assessment.--Each service chief (as
defined in section 3101 of this title) shall--
``(1) assess each plan and certification developed by
the Secretary concerned under subsection (a); and
``(2) submit to the congressional defense committees,
not later than the date on which the Secretary
concerned submits the plan and certification to such
committees, an unaltered copy of the results of such
assessment.''.
SEC. 2804. IMPROVEMENTS TO WATER MANAGEMENT AND SECURITY ON MILITARY
INSTALLATIONS.
(a) In General.--Subchapter III of chapter 169 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2866
the following new section:
``Sec. 2866a. Risk-based approach to water management and water
security at military installations
``(a) In General.--(1) The Secretary of Defense shall adopt a
risk-based approach to water management and water security for
each military installation.
``(2) In implementing paragraph (1), the Secretary shall
prioritize those military installations that the Secretary
determines--
``(A) are experiencing the greatest risks to water
management and water security; and
``(B) face, or potentially face, the most severe
adverse effects on mission assurance because of such
risks.
``(3) Determinations under paragraph (2) shall be made on the
basis of the water management and water security assessments
made by the Secretary concerned under subsection (b).
``(b) Water Management and Water Security Assessments.--(1)
The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with each Secretary
of a military department, shall develop a methodology to
assess, for each military installation--
``(A) risks to water management and water security;
and
``(B) adverse effects on mission assurance because of
such risks.
``(2) Such methodology shall include the following:
``(A) An evaluation of all water sources available to
a military installation, disaggregated by--
``(i) total available water volume;
``(ii) treated potable water; and
``(iii) treated nonpotable water.
``(B) An assessment of relevant water supply
connections for a military installation, including the
number, type, water flow rate, seasonal variability,
and the extent of competition for each such connection.
``(C) A calculation of the total water requirement of
a military installation that--
``(i) includes an identification of the water
usage by each tenant command located on the
military installation; and
``(ii) describes the water uses that comprise
such total water requirement, disaggregated
by--
``(I) drinking water uses; and
``(II) nonpotable water uses,
including--
``(aa) cooling;
``(bb) irrigation
groundskeeping;
``(cc) wash water; and
``(dd) other industrial and
agricultural uses.
``(D) An evaluation of the age, condition, and
jurisdictional control of water infrastructure serving
a military installation, including an estimate of the
percentage of water lost due to water infrastructure
that is in poor or failing condition.
``(E) An evaluation of water security risks that
could have an adverse effect on mission assurance for a
military installation, including--
``(i) if the military installation is located
in a drought-prone region;
``(ii) decreasing water levels or sources
that supply water to the military installation;
``(iii) effects of new defense water uses on
the total water requirement of the military
installation; and
``(iv) increases to the demand for water that
result from nondefense or defense-adjacent
requirements and that could affect--
``(I) the supply of water available
for use by the military installation;
``(II) the quality of such water; and
``(III) any legal rights to use of
such water by the military
installation, such as water rights
disputes.
``(F) An evaluation of the capacity of the water
supply of a military installation to withstand or
quickly recover from water constraints, and the overall
health of the aquifer basin of which the water supply
is a part, including the robustness of the resource,
redundancy, and ability to recover from disruption.
``(G) An evaluation of existing water metering and
water consumption at a military installation,
disaggregated--
``(i) by type of activity, including
training, maintenance, medical, housing, and
grounds maintenance and landscaping; and
``(ii) by fluctuations in consumption,
including peak consumption by quarter.
``(H) A determination of the appropriate frequency
for reassessment of military installations with the
highest water security risk.
``(3) The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with each
Secretary of a military department, shall update the
methodology under paragraph (1) not less frequently than once
every ten years.
``(c) Reassessment of Water Security Risk.--The Secretary of
Defense shall update assessments of the military installations
with the highest water security risk not less frequently than
as determined under subsection (b)(2)(H).
``(d) Mitigation of Highest Water Security Risk
Installations.--(1) Each Secretary of a military department
shall--
``(A) identify the three military installations under
the jurisdiction of the Secretary with the highest
water security risk; and
``(B) develop, for each military installation
identified, a plan of action and milestones to
address--
``(i) risks to water security; and
``(ii) adverse effects on mission assurance
because of such risks.
``(2) Each such plan of action shall include the following:
``(A) A description of each risk and the effect on
the capacity of the military installation and mission
assurance.
``(B) A list of the factors contributing to the risk,
disaggregated by risks originating from--
``(i) the geographic area under the control
of the military installation; and
``(ii) the geographic area not under the
control of the military installation.
``(C) A plan for implementing installation-level
water metering to ensure more accurate assessments of
demand for water at the military installation.
``(D) An assessment of--
``(i) the effects of planned future missions
and tenant commands on the demand for water at
the military installation; and
``(ii) the corresponding requirements for
water infrastructure serving the military
installation.
``(E) A list of infrastructure projects to mitigate
loss of available water supply to leakage, including
new construction, recapitalization, required
maintenance, and modernization of existing
infrastructure.
``(F) A cost-benefit analysis of using `no dig'
technologies to mitigate infrastructure degradation
that leads to water loss.
``(e) Evaluation of Installations for Nonpotable Water
Reuse.--(1) The Secretary of Defense shall evaluate each
military installation identified under subsection (d) to
determine the potential to mitigate risks to water security for
such installation through the reuse of nonpotable water for
nondrinking water uses.
``(2) Such evaluation shall include the following:
``(A) An evaluation of alternative water sources to
offset use of freshwater, including water recycling and
harvested rainwater for use as nonpotable water.
``(B) An assessment of the feasibility of
incorporating, when practicable, water-efficient
technologies and systems to minimize water consumption
and wastewater discharge on the installation.
``(C) An evaluation of the practicality of
implementing water reuse systems and other water-saving
infrastructure into new construction in water-
constrained areas, as determined pursuant to the
applicable water management and security assessment
under subsection (b).
``(f) Cost Effective Landscaping Management Practices.--(1)
The Secretary of Defense shall, to the maximum extent
practicable, implement, at each military installation
identified under subsection (d), landscaping management
practices that mitigate risks to water management and water
security and enhance mission assurance by enabling greater
quantities of water availability for operational, training, and
maintenance requirements.
``(2) For military installations located in arid or semi-arid
regions, such landscaping management practices shall, to the
extent practicable, include practices that avoid the cost of
irrigation.
``(3) To the extent practicable, each Secretary of a military
department shall institute landscaping management practices
that include plants native to, or appropriate for, the region
in which the installation is located and native grass and
plants that decrease water consumption requirements.
``(g) Briefings Required.--(1) Not later than 180 days after
the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary of
Defense shall provide to the Committees of the Armed Services
of the House of Representatives and the Senate a briefing that
includes--
``(A) an identification, in ranked order, of the
military installations identified under subsection (d)
with the highest water security risk; and
``(B) a description of the schedule for developing
each plan of action required by subsection (d).
``(2) Not later than one year after the date of the enactment
of this section, and annually thereafter not later than the
date of President's budget for a fiscal year under section 1105
of title 31, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the
Committees of the Armed Services of the House of
Representatives and the Senate a briefing that includes, with
respect to the period covered by the briefing--
``(A) an update on the progress of the Secretary
concerned toward completing the water security
assessment required by subsection (b);
``(B) updated cost estimates for infrastructure
projects to mitigate loss of available water supply to
leakage identified pursuant to subsection (d)(1)(E);
and
``(C) a description of--
``(i) any agreement between a Secretary of a
military department and the head of a non-
Department of Defense entity with respect to
property under the jurisdiction of such
Secretary that may affect--
``(I) the supply of water available
to a military installation under the
jurisdiction of such Secretary; or
``(II) the demand for water of such
installation; and
``(ii) any change to--
``(I) the water supply of a military
installation under the jurisdiction
such Secretary; or
``(II) the demand for water of such
military installation.
``(h) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to require the repetition or replacement of any prior
water assessment or evaluation conducted before the date of the
enactment of section 2827 of the Military Construction
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (division B of Public
Law 118-159; 10 U.S.C. 2866 note) that is accurate and reflects
current mission requirements.''.
(b) Conforming Repeal.--Section 2827 of the William M. (Mac)
Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2021 (Public Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C. 2866 note) is repealed.
SEC. 2805. MODIFICATION TO ASSISTANCE FOR PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE
PROJECTS AND SERVICES.
Section 2391(b)(5)(B)(iv) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) by inserting ``(including health care, housing,
and defense critical infrastructure projects and
services)'' after ``projects and services''; and
(2) by striking ``the defense industrial base and the
defense industrial base workers, if the Secretary
determines such support will improve operations of the
Department of Defense'' and inserting ``the defense
industrial base, defense industrial base workers, and
military installations''.
SEC. 2806. MODIFICATIONS TO DEFENSE COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM.
(a) Modification to Categories for Assistance.--Section
2391(d)(1)(B) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking
``, including selection'' and all that follows through
``of priority'' and inserting ``for each of the
following categories'';
(2) in clause (i), by striking ``military value'' and
all that follows through the period and inserting ``the
readiness of a military department or mission assurance
at a military installation.''; and
(3) by redesignating clauses (ii) and (iv) as clauses
(iv) and (ii), respectively, and--
(A) by moving clause (ii), as so
redesignated, after clause (i); and
(B) by moving clause (iv), as so
redesignated, after clause (iii).
(b) Temporary Priority and Allocation of Funds Under
Program.--During the two-year period beginning on the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall--
(1) give priority under the Defense Community
Infrastructure Program under section 2391(d) of title
10, United States Code, to projects under subparagraph
(B)(ii) of such section (as amended by subsection (a)),
for which an application has been previously made for
assistance under that program; and
(2) allocate not less than two-thirds of the amounts
appropriated or otherwise made available for such
program equally among projects under subparagraphs
(B)(i) and (B)(ii) of such program (as amended by
subsection (a)).
SEC. 2807. INCLUSION OF DEMOLITION PROJECTS IN DEFENSE COMMUNITY
INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM.
Section 2391(e)(4)(B) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following new clause:
``(iv) A demolition project.''.
SEC. 2808. SUPERVISION OF MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
(a) Supervision.--Section 2851(a) of title 10, United States
Code, is amended by striking ``the Secretary of the Army'' and
all that follows through ``approves'' and inserting ``a
Secretary of a military department or Government agency (as
approved by the Secretary of Defense)''.
(b) Authority.--Section 2802(b) of title 10, United Stated
Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and'' at the end;
and
(2) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the
end and inserting ``; and''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(6) personnel and personal services contracts
required to carry out paragraphs (1) through (5).''.
(c) Aggregate Square Footage Exception.--Section 2849(f) of
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
(Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2268) is amended by adding at
the end the following new paragraph:
``(4) The construction project for the headquarters
facilities for the United States Space Command.''.
SEC. 2809. AUTHORITY TO USE ACCELERATED DESIGN-BUILD AND PROGRESSIVE
DESIGN-BUILD PROCEDURES FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
PROJECTS.
Section 3241 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (f)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``The
Secretary of a military department'' and
inserting ``Subject to paragraph (4), each
Secretary concerned'';
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``Any
military construction contract'' and inserting
``Any construction contract for a military
construction project''; and
(C) by amending paragraphs (3) and (4) to
read as follows:
``(3) Not later than March 1, 2028, and annually thereafter
until March 1, 2033, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
the congressional defense committees a report on the use of the
authority under this subsection that includes the following:
``(A) A description of the military construction
project for which such authority was used, including
project title, location, scope, and rationale for
selecting such project.
``(B) The date of award of a contract for such
military construction project, the initial estimated
contract value, and the current projected total cost of
such project.
``(C) A comparison of projected schedule for
completion of such project with the actual schedule,
including dates for completing the design of such
project and commencing construction.
``(D) Any realized or anticipated cost savings or
efficiencies, including those related to time,
resources, or design innovation, attributable to the
use of the authority under this subsection for a
military construction project.
``(E) An assessment of risk management benefits,
including any improvements in design flexibility or
coordination between contractors and the Secretary
concerned.
``(F) Any challenges encountered, and mitigation
efforts made, in the use of such authority for a
military construction project.
``(4) Each Secretary concerned may exercise the
authority under this subsection using amounts
appropriated for such purpose on or after the date of
the enactment of this paragraph.''; and
(2) by inserting after subsection (f) the following
new subsection:
``(g) Authorization of Progressive Design-build Contracts.--
(1) Notwithstanding subsections (b) through (e), the Secretary
concerned may enter into a progressive design-build contract
for a military construction project under the authority of
subsection (a) in accordance with the following requirements:
``(A) The contract is awarded in a single phase based
on qualifications and demonstrated capabilities of the
offeror without submission of a detailed construction
cost or price proposal at the time of award.
``(B) The contract provides for collaboration between
the Secretary concerned and the contractor to develop
and refine the project scope and design, including cost
estimates.
``(C) Following development of the project scope and
preliminary design, the contract provide for the
Secretary concerned and contractor to negotiate a
guaranteed maximum price or other fixed-price agreement
for the construction phase of the military construction
project.
``(D) If negotiations described in subparagraph (C)
fail, the contract includes terms for termination or
renegotiation.
``(2) The Secretary concerned shall issue rules to ensure
appropriate oversight, risk management, and contract
administration consistent with the requirements of this
subsection.
``(3) Not later than March 1, 2028, and annually thereafter
until March 1, 2033, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
the congressional defense committees a report on the use of the
authority under this subsection that includes the following:
``(A) A description of the military construction
project for which such authority was used, including
project title, location, scope, and rationale for
selecting such project.
``(B) The date of award of a contract for such
military construction project, the initial estimated
contract value, and the current projected total cost of
such project.
``(C) A comparison of projected schedule for
completion of such project with the actual schedule,
including dates for completing the design of such
project and commencing construction.
``(D) Any realized or anticipated cost savings or
efficiencies, including those related to time,
resources, or design innovation, attributable to the
use of the authority under this subsection for a
military construction project.
``(E) An assessment of risk management benefits,
including any improvements in design flexibility or
coordination between contractors and the Secretary
concerned.
``(F) Any challenges encountered, and mitigation
efforts made, in the use of such authority for the
military construction project.
``(4) Each Secretary concerned may exercise the authority
under this subsection using amounts appropriated for such
purpose on or after the date of the enactment of this
paragraph.''.
SEC. 2810. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR TEMPORARY EXPANDED LAND
ACQUISITION FOR EQUINE WELFARE.
(a) In General.--Section 2804(c) of the Military Construction
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (division B of Public
Law 118-159; 10 U.S.C. 2805 note) is amended by striking
``February 1, 2026'' and inserting ``August 1, 2026''.
(b) Briefing Required.--Not later than 30 days after each use
of the authority described under section 2804(c) of the
Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
(division B of Public Law 118-159; 10 U.S.C. 2805 note), the
Secretary of the Army shall provide to the congressional
defense committees a briefing on such use.
SEC. 2811. EXTENSION OF REQUIREMENT FOR CONTRACT FOR OBLIGATION AND
EXECUTION OF DESIGN FUNDS FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
PROJECTS.
Section 2811(a) of the Military Construction Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (division B of Public Law 118-159; 10
U.S.C. 2807 note) is amended by striking ``150 days'' and
inserting ``one year''.
SEC. 2812. MODIFICATION OF PILOT PROGRAM ON INCREASED USE OF
SUSTAINABLE BUILDING MATERIALS IN MILITARY
CONSTRUCTION TO INCLUDE SUSTAINABLE BUILDING
TECHNOLOGIES IDENTIFIED BY THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL
OF THE UNITED STATES.
Section 2861 of the Military Construction Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2022 (division B of Public Law 118-81; 10
U.S.C. 2802 note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``at least''
and all that follows through the period at the end and
inserting ``at least two military construction
projects.'';
(2) in subsection (d), by striking ``September 30,
2025'' and inserting ``September 30, 2029'';
(3) in subsection (e), by striking ``January 1,
2025'' and inserting ``January 1, 2029'';
(4) by redesignating subsections (f) and (g) as
subsections (g) and (h), respectively;
(5) by inserting after subsection (e) the following
new subsection (f):
``(f) Use of Certain Technologies.--In carrying out each
project under the pilot program commencing on or after the date
of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2026, the Secretary concerned shall use not fewer
than three technologies identified in the report published by
the Comptroller General of the United States on February 11,
2025, and titled `Science & Tech Spotlight: Sustainable
Building Technologies' (GAO-25-107931). Nothing in this
subsection shall be construed to require the redesign,
modification, or reauthorization of any project initiated prior
to the date of the enactment of such Act.'';
(6) in subsection (g)(1), as so redesignated, by
striking ``December 31, 2025'' and inserting ``December
31, 2030''; and
(7) in subsection (h), as so redesignated, by
striking ``any building material'' and inserting ``any
building material identified in the report published by
the Comptroller General of the United States on
February 11, 2025, and titled `Science & Tech
Spotlight: Sustainable Building Technologies' (GAO-25-
107931)''.
SEC. 2813. INCREASE OF MAXIMUM AMOUNT FOR CERTAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECTS
FOR DAMAGED OR DESTROYED FACILITIES.
Section 2854(c)(3) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by striking ``$100,000,000'' and inserting
``$300,000,000''.
SEC. 2814. MULTIYEAR CONTRACTING AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN MILITARY
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
(a) Authority for Multiyear Contracting.--Subject to section
3501 of title 10, United States Code, each Secretary of a
military department may enter into one or more multiyear
contracts for any procurement relating to one or more
authorized military construction projects for facilities at one
or more military installations if the Secretary concerned--
(1) has identified such project as a multiyear
contract in the budget submitted to Congress by the
Secretary of Defense pursuant to section 1105 of title
31, United States Code--
(A) a list of locations included in the
multiyear contract;
(B) the total number of facilities included
such contract; and
(C) the total anticipated cost of the such
contract;
(2) has determined the use of such contract will
result in significant savings of the total anticipated
cost for carrying out projects under the contract as
compared to other contract types;
(3) has determined that the minimum need for such
projects is expected to remain substantially unchanged
during the proposed contract period; and
(4) has a reasonable expectation that throughout the
proposed contract period funding for the contract will
be available.
(b) Conditions for Out-year Contract Payments.--A contract
entered into under subsection (a) shall provide that any
obligation of the United States to make a payment under the
contract for a fiscal year after the fiscal year in which the
contract is awarded is subject to the availability of
appropriations or funds for that purpose for such later fiscal
year.
(c) Authority for Advance Procurement.--A Secretary of a
military department may enter into one or more contracts for an
advance procurement associated with a military construction
project for which authorization to enter into a multiyear
contract is provided under subsection (a), which may include
procurement of economic order quantities of materials or
components for such a project when cost savings are achievable.
(d) Additional Requirements.--
(1) Cost savings certification.--A Secretary of a
military department desiring to award a multiyear
contract under the authority of this section shall--
(A) submit to the congressional defense
committees a certification that such contract
will result in cost savings of at least ten
percent compared to a similar one-year
contract; and
(B) not award such contract until the end of
the 14-day period beginning on the date of
submission of the certification described in
subparagraph (A).
(2) Limitations.--A Secretary of a military
department may only use the authority under this
section for military construction projects that--
(A) are included in the future-years defense
program submitted under section 221 of title
10, United States Code; and
(B) use standardized and repeatable designs.
SEC. 2815. GUIDANCE FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS FOR INNOVATION,
RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION.
(a) Guidance Required.--Not later than 120 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense
shall issue written guidance on the implementation of section
2810 of title 10, United States Code.
(b) Contents.--The guidance required by this section shall
include, at minimum, the following:
(1) Procedures and criteria for the development and
submission of project proposals pursuant to subsection
(b) of section 2810 of title 10, United States Code.
(2) Definitions for roles and responsibilities for
Department of Defense employees with respect to review,
approval, and execution of projects carried out under
the authority of such section 2810.
(3) Clarification on how the use of the authority to
carry out projects under such section 2810 may be
coordinated with the use of authorities for such
projects under sections 2803, 2805, and 4123 of title
10, United States Code.
(4) A process for internal review and validation of
projects proposed to be carried out using the authority
under section 2810 of title 10, United States Code,
which shall include--
(A) assessments of how such proposed projects
could be integrated across military
departments;
(B) comprehensive time-phased milestone plans
for such proposed projects with clearly defined
dependencies; and
(C) explicit documentation of budget
programming action decisions of the Secretary
of the military department with jurisdiction
over such project.
SEC. 2816. AUTHORIZATION FOR COST-PLUS-INCENTIVE-FEE CONTRACTS FOR
CERTAIN SHIPYARD INFRASTRUCTURE OPTIMIZATION
PROGRAM MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
(a) In General.--Notwithstanding section 3323 of title 10,
United States Code, the Secretary of Defense may authorize the
use of cost-plus-incentive-fee contracts for military
construction projects associated with the Shipyard
Infrastructure Optimization Program of the Department of
Defense at each of the following locations:
(1) Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Virginia.
(2) Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate
Maintenance Facility, Hawaii.
(3) Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Maine.
(4) Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate
Maintenance Facility, Washington.
(b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter until the date
that is five years from enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
the Navy shall provide to the congressional defense committees
a briefing on the use of the authority under this section,
including the following:
(1) An overview of each military construction project
commenced or planned using such authority, including
contract value and schedule.
(2) A comparison of projected cost and the actual
cost of contracts described in paragraph (1).
(3) A description of the performance metrics of such
contracts.
(4) A description of the risk management and
incentive plans used to control costs and ensure timely
delivery for such contracts.
(5) An assessment of lessons learned and
recommendations for future use of the authority under
this section for military construction projects.
SEC. 2817. IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPTROLLER GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
RELATING TO INFORMATION SHARING TO IMPROVE
OVERSIGHT OF MILITARY CONSTRUCTION.
Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of
this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall--
(1) implement the recommendations of the Comptroller
General of the United States in the report titled
``Military Construction: Better Information Sharing
Would Improve DOD's Oversight'' (GAO-24-106499;
published September 16, 2024); or
(2) if the Secretary does not implement any such
recommendation, submit to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives
a report explaining why the Secretary has not
implemented those recommendations.
Subtitle B--Military Housing Reforms
SEC. 2821. IMPROVEMENTS TO DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HOUSING REQUIREMENTS
AND MARKET ANALYSIS.
(a) In General.--Section 2837(d) of title 10, United States
Code, is amended by striking ``total military population of
such installation'' and inserting ``total population of such
installation, including members of the armed forces, civilian
employees of the Department of Defense, and defense
contractors''.
(b) Consideration Authorized.--Section 2872(1) of title 10,
United States Code, is amended by inserting ``, including such
units for civilian employees of the Department of Defense and
defense contractors'' before the period at the end.
(c) Independent Market Analysis.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense, acting
through the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
and Sustainment and in coordination with each Secretary
of a military department, shall seek to enter into an
agreement with an independent entity to conduct an
evaluation by not later than September 30, 2026, of the
suitability of land owned by the Department of Defense
in the State of Hawaii and Guam for residential housing
development for members of the Armed Services and the
families of such members.
(2) Submission to congress.--Not later than 30 days
after the date on which the evaluation under paragraph
(1) is completed, the Secretary of Defense shall submit
to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives and the Senate a report that includes
the results of such evaluation.
SEC. 2822. IMPROVEMENTS TO ANNUAL REPORTS ON CERTAIN WAIVERS FOR
COVERED MILITARY UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING.
(a) In General.--Section 2856a of title 10, United States
Code, is amended--
(1) in the section heading, by inserting ``and
covered health and safety standards'' after
``standards'';
(2) in subsection (a)--
(A) by striking ``Effective March 2, 2024,
any'' and inserting ``Any'';
(B) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
inserting ``or covered health and safety
standards'' after ``covered privacy and
configuration standards'';
(C) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by inserting ``or covered health
and safety standards'' after ``covered
privacy and configuration standards'';
and
(ii) by striking ``covered
habitability standards'' and inserting
``covered privacy and configuration
standards or covered health and safety
standards'';
(D) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``or
covered health and safety standards (as
applicable)'' after ``covered privacy and
configuration standards'' each place it
appears;
(E) in paragraph (4), by inserting ``or
covered health and safety standards'' after
``covered privacy and configuration standards''
and
(3) in subsection (b)--
(A) by striking ``such uniform standards''
each place it appears and inserting
``applicable standards'';
(B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``, and a
timeline to implement such plan'' after
``waiver'';
(C) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and'' at
the end;
(D) in paragraph (5)(C), by striking the
period at the end and inserting a semicolon;
and
(E) by adding at the end the following new
paragraphs:
``(6) an assessment of whether a need for future
waivers has been identified;
``(7) a summary of the analysis performed under
subsection (a)(2), including a certification by the
Secretary of each military department that the
Secretary has--
``(A) complied with the requirements for
issuing a waiver; and
``(B) identified all covered military
unaccompanied housing that does not meet
covered privacy and configuration standards or
covered health and safety standards;
``(8) information about costs associated with
remediation of covered military unaccompanied housing
that requires such waivers, including--
``(A) funding needs for military construction
projects related to such remediation;
``(B) funding needs for facilities
sustainment, restoration, and modernization
projects related to such remediation; and
``(C) any increase required to the basic
allowance for housing under section 403 of
title 37 for members of the armed forces that
would otherwise be living in covered military
unaccompanied housing but for the need for such
remediation; and
``(9) a description of the status of the response of
the Department to open recommendations contained in the
2023 report by the Comptroller General of the United
States titled `Military Barracks: Poor Living
Conditions Undermine Quality of Life and Readiness'
(GAO-23-105797), including any privacy and
configuration standard or health and safety standard of
a military department that differs from the covered
privacy and configuration standards or covered health
and safety standards (as applicable).''; and
(4) by amending subsection (c) to read as follows:
``(c) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `covered health and safety standard'
means the minimum health and safety criteria applicable
to covered military unaccompanied housing established
by the Secretary of Defense and may include standards
relating to mold, ventilation, fire safety, or other
related habitability conditions necessary to ensure
safe occupancy.
``(2) The term `covered privacy and configuration
standard' means the minimum standards for privacy and
configuration applicable to covered military
unaccompanied housing described in Department of
Defense Manual 4165.63 titled `DoD Housing Management'
and dated October 28, 2010 (or a successor
document).''.
(b) Technical Amendment.--Section 2856a(a)(2) of title 10,
United States Code, is amended by striking ``subparagraph (A)''
and inserting ``paragraph (1)''.
SEC. 2823. CONTINUATION AND MODIFICATION OF CERTAIN REPORTING
REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO PRIVATIZED MILITARY
HOUSING.
(a) Modification of Report on Military Housing Privatization
Projects.--
(1) In general.--Subsection (c) of section 2884 of
title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(A) by adding at the end the following new
subparagraphs:
``(15) An explanation of--
``(A) the housing data used by each Secretary
concerned; and
``(B) the housing data each Secretary
concerned requests from companies responsible
for managing privatization projects.
``(16) An assessment of how each Secretary concerned
uses such housing data to inform the on-base housing
decisions for the military department under the
jurisdiction of the Secretary.
``(17) An explanation of--
``(A) the limitations of any tenant
satisfaction data collected by the Secretary
concerned (including limitations with respect
to the availability of such data);
``(B) the process of the Secretary concerned
for determining tenant satisfaction; and
``(C) reasons for missing tenant satisfaction
data, if any.
``(18) To the maximum extent practicable, a breakdown
of the information described in paragraphs (1) through
(17), disaggregated by--
``(A) military installation; and
``(B) military housing privatization
project.''; and
(B) in the heading, by striking ``Annual''
and inserting ``Semi-annual''.
(2) Conforming amendment.--Subsection (d)(1) of such
section is amended by striking ``paragraphs (1) through
(14) of subsection (c)'' and inserting ``paragraphs (1)
through (18) of subsection (c)''.
(b) Continuation of Certain Reports on Privatized Military
Housing.--
(1) In general.--Section 1080(a) of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public
Law 114-92; 10 U.S.C. 111 note) does not apply to the
reports required to be submitted to Congress under
subsection (b) and subsection (c) of section 2884 of
title 10, United States Code.
(2) Conforming repeal.--Section 1061(c) of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017
(Public Law 114-328; 10 U.S.C. 111 note) is amended by
striking paragraph (52).
SEC. 2824. MODIFICATION OF CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO CLOSURE
OF MAINTENANCE WORK ORDERS FOR PRIVATIZED MILITARY
HOUSING.
Section 2891(f) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (3) as
subparagraphs (A) through (C), respectively;
(2) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``A landlord
providing'';
(3) by striking subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1) (as
so redesignated) and inserting the following:
``(C) except as provided in paragraph (2), by
allowing the work order or maintenance ticket to be
closed only after the landlord makes not fewer than
three documented attempts to notify the resident of
work completion through means that include--
``(i) the resident Internet portal for the
housing unit;
``(ii) text messaging;
``(iii) email; and
``(iv) telephone.''; and
(4) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(2) If a resident does not respond to a landlord after
three attempts of the landlord to notify the resident of work
completion pursuant to paragraph (1)(C), the landlord may close
the work order or maintenance ticket only if--
``(A) the landlord submits to the head of the
applicable housing management office notice that the
landlord intends to close the work order or maintenance
ticket; and
``(B) the head of the applicable housing management
office does not object, in writing, to the closure.''.
SEC. 2825. INCLUSION OF ADDITIONAL LANDLORD FINANCIAL INFORMATION IN
CERTAIN ANNUAL REPORT ON PRIVATIZED MILITARY
HOUSING.
Section 2891c(a)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs:
``(G) Information with respect to each insurance
policy maintained by the landlord for such housing
units, including the--
``(i) scope of coverage;
``(ii) deductible;
``(iii) policy limit; and
``(iv) total premium amount.
``(H) The total amount of any payments made by the
landlord to tenants of such housing units pursuant to a
dispute resolution process.''.
SEC. 2826. APPLICATION OF CERTAIN AUTHORITIES AND STANDARDS TO HISTORIC
MILITARY HOUSING AND ASSOCIATED HISTORIC PROPERTIES
OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
(a) Application of Authorities.--Chapter 3061 of title 54,
United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
following:
``Subchapter IV--Application of Authorities and Standards to Historic
Military Housing and Associated Properties
``Sec. 306141. Application of certain authorities and standards to
historic military housing and associated historic
properties of the Department of the Army
``(a) Application of Certain Authority to Capehart and Wherry
Era Army Military Family Housing.--The Secretary of the Army,
in satisfaction of requirements under this division, may apply
the authority and standards contained in the document titled
`Program Comment for Capehart and Wherry Era Army Family
Housing and Associated Structures and Landscape Features (1949-
1962)' (published on June 7, 2002) (67 Fed. Reg. 39332) to all
military housing (including privatized military housing under
subchapter IV of chapter 169 of title 10) constructed during
the period beginning on January 1, 1941, and ending on December
31, 1948, located on a military installation under the
jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Army.
``(b) Temporary Application of Certain Authority to Vietnam
War Era Army Military Housing.--During the period beginning on
the date of the enactment of the Military Construction Act for
Fiscal Year 2025 (division B of Public Law 118-159) and ending
on December 31, 2045, the Secretary of the Army, in
satisfaction of requirements under this division, may apply the
authority and standards contained in the document titled
`Program Comment for Vietnam War Era Historic Housing,
Associated Buildings and Structures, and Landscape Features
(1963-1975)' (published on May 4, 2023) (88 Fed. Reg. 28573) to
all military housing (including privatized military housing
under subchapter IV of chapter 169 of title 10) constructed
after 1975 located on a military installation under the
jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Army.
``(c) Report.--As part of each report of the Army required
under section 3(c) of Executive Order 13287 (54 U.S.C. 306101
note), the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the Advisory
Council on Historic Preservation a report on the implementation
of this section.
``(d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be
construed to preclude or require the amendment of the documents
of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for
Installations, Energy and Environment described in subsection
(a) and (b) by the Secretary of the Army or the chair of the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.
``Sec. 306142. Application of certain authorities and standards to
historic military housing and associated historic
properties of the Department of the Navy and the
Department of the Air Force
``(a) Application of Certain Authority to Navy and Air Force
Military Family Housing.--The Secretary of the Navy and the
Secretary of the Air Force, in satisfaction of requirements
under this division, may apply the authority and standards
contained in the documents titled `Department of the Army
Program Comment for the Preservation of Pre-1919 Historic Army
Housing, Associated Buildings and Structures, and Landscape
Features' (published on June 13, 2024) (89 Fed. Reg. 50350),
`Department of the Army Program Comment for Inter-War Era
Historic Housing, Associated Buildings and Structures, and
Landscape Features (1919-1940)' (published on October 13, 2020)
(85 Fed. Reg. 64491), and `Department of the Army Program
Comment for Vietnam War Era Historic Housing, Associated
Buildings and Structures, and Landscape Features (1963-1975)'
(published on May 4, 2023) (88 Fed. Reg. 28573) to all military
housing (including privatized military housing under subchapter
IV of chapter 169 of title 10) constructed during the
applicable periods.
``(b) Application of Certain Authority to Inter-war Era
Historic Housing.--The Secretary of the Navy and the Secretary
of the Air Force may apply the authority and standards
contained in the document titled `Department of the Army
Program Comment for Inter-War Era Historic Housing, Associated
Buildings and Structures, and Landscape Features (1919-1940)'
(published on October 13, 2020) (85 Fed. Reg. 64491) to all
military housing (including privatized military housing under
subchapter IV of chapter 169 of title 10) constructed during
the period beginning on January 1, 1941, and ending on December
31, 1948, located on a military installation under the
jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Navy or the Secretary of
the Air Force.
``(c) Temporary Application of Certain Authority to Vietnam
War Era Navy and Air Force Military Housing.--During the period
beginning on the date of the enactment of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 and ending
on December 31, 2045, the Secretary of the Navy and the
Secretary of the Air Force, in satisfaction of requirements
under this division, may apply the authority and standards
contained in the document titled `Department of the Army
Program Comment for Vietnam War Era Historic Housing,
Associated Buildings and Structures, and Landscape Features
(1963-1975)' (published on May 4, 2023) (88 Fed. Reg. 28573) to
all military housing (including privatized military housing
under subchapter IV of chapter 169 of title 10) constructed
after 1975 located on a military installation under the
jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Navy or the Secretary of
the Air Force.''.
(b) Revision of Authorities and Standards.--
(1) Revision of authority relating to navy and air
force military family housing.--Not later than one year
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation shall revise
the authorities and standards contained in the
documents specified in section 306142(a) of title 54,
United States Code, as added by subsection (a), if
determined to be necessary, to provide the Secretary of
the Navy and the Secretary of the Air Force authority
and standards for the treatment of military housing
under the jurisdiction of the Secretary concerned,
including privatized military housing under subchapter
IV of chapter 169 of title 10, United States Code,
constructed during the applicable periods of such
documents that are equivalent to the authority and
standards applicable to housing, associated buildings
and structures, and landscape features contained in
such documents as of the date of the enactment of this
Act.
(2) Revision of authority relating to inter-war era
historic housing.--Not later than one year after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Advisory Council
on Historic Preservation shall revise the authorities
and standards contained in the document specified in
section 306142(b) of title 54, United States Code, as
added by subsection (a), if determined to be necessary,
to include military housing, including privatized
military housing under subchapter IV of chapter 169 of
title 10, United States Code, constructed during the
period beginning on January 1, 1941, and ending on
December 31, 1948, located on a military installation
under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Navy or
the Secretary of the Air Force.
(3) Revision of authority relating to vietnam war era
navy and air force military housing.--Not later than
one year after the date of the enactment of this Act,
the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation shall
revise the authorities and standards contained in the
document specified in section 306142(c) of title 54,
United States Code, as added by subsection (a), if
determined to be necessary, to provide the Secretary of
the Navy and the Secretary of the Air Force authority
and standards for the treatment of military housing
under the jurisdiction of the Secretary concerned,
including privatized military housing under subchapter
IV of chapter 169 of title 10, United States Code,
constructed after 1975 that are equivalent to the
standards applicable to housing, associated buildings
and structures, and landscape features contained in
that document as of the date of the enactment of this
Act.
(c) Reports.--The Secretary of the Navy and the Secretary of
the Air Force shall adhere to any reporting requirements
contained in any program comments revised under subsection (b).
(d) Conforming Repeal.--Section 2839 of title 10, United
States Code, is repealed.
SEC. 2827. IMPROVEMENT OF ADMINISTRATION OF MILITARY UNACCOMPANIED
HOUSING.
(a) Updated Guidance on Surveys.--The Secretary of Defense,
in carrying out the satisfaction survey requirement under
section 3058 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2020 (division B of Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C.
2821 note), shall update guidance to the Secretaries of the
military departments to ensure that members of the Armed Forces
living in military unaccompanied housing are surveyed in a
consistent and comparable manner.
(b) Review on Processes and Methodologies for Condition
Scores.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall
conduct a review of the processes and methodologies by
which the Secretaries of the military departments
calculate condition scores for military unaccompanied
housing facilities under the jurisdiction of the
Secretary concerned.
(2) Elements.--The review required under paragraph
(1) shall, among other factors--
(A) consider how best to ensure a condition
score of a facility reflects--
(i) the physical condition of the
facility; and
(ii) the effect of that condition on
the quality of life of members of the
Armed Forces; and
(B) aim to increase methodological
consistency among the military departments.
(3) Report.--Not later than one year after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense
shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the
results of the review conducted under paragraph (1).
(c) Accounting of Members Residing in Military Unaccompanied
Housing.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall
include with the submission to Congress by the
President of the annual budget of the Department of
Defense under section 1105(a) of title 31, United
States Code, an accounting of unaccompanied members of
the Armed Forces whose rank would require that they
live in military unaccompanied housing, but that also
receive a basic allowance for housing under section 403
of title 37, United States Code.
(2) Elements.--The accounting required under
paragraph (1) shall include--
(A) the number of members of the Armed Forces
described in such paragraph;
(B) the total value of basic allowance for
housing payments provided to those members; and
(C) such other information as the Secretary
considers appropriate.
(d) Centralized Tracking.--Not later than one year after the
date of the enactment of this Act, each Secretary of a military
department shall develop a means for centralized tracking, at
the service level, of all military construction requirements
related to military unaccompanied housing that have been
identified at the installation level, regardless of whether or
not such requirements are submitted for funding.
(e) Military Unaccompanied Housing Defined.--In this section,
the term ``military unaccompanied housing'' has the meaning
given that term in section 2871 of title 10, United States
Code.
SEC. 2828. AUTHORITY FOR UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING PROJECT UNDER PILOT
AUTHORITY FOR USE OF OTHER TRANSACTIONS FOR
INSTALLATION OR FACILITY PROTOTYPING.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense may conduct an
unaccompanied housing project under section 4022(i) of title
10, United States Code, that is not subject to the limits under
paragraph (2) of such section.
(b) Use of Authority.--The Secretary may use the authority
under subsection (a) for not more than one project.
(c) Location.--The project conducted under subsection (a)
shall be located at a joint base of the Department of Defense
for medical training.
(d) Use of Funds.--The aggregate value of all transactions
entered into under the project conducted under subsection (a)
may not exceed $500,000,000.
SEC. 2829. PILOT PROGRAM FOR EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES FOR MOISTURE CONTROL
AND MITIGATION.
(a) Establishment.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall carry
out a pilot program to assess and implement emerging
technologies for moisture control and mitigation in covered
housing.
(b) Selection of Locations.--The Secretary shall select not
fewer than three and not more than five military installations
at which to carry out the pilot program established under
subsection (a). The Secretary shall prioritize selection of
military installations in regions with elevated climate-related
risk factors for mold growth, such as persistent humidity,
frequent rainfall, or outdated HVAC infrastructure.
(c) Elements.--In carrying out the pilot program established
under this section, the Secretary shall--
(1) install moisture detection systems with advanced
capabilities, including sensor-based humidity or spore
monitoring technologies capable of generating early
warnings for environmental risk conditions;
(2) implement noninvasive or technology-enabled mold
remediation tools, such as antimicrobial coatings, dry
fogging systems, or UV-based sterilization units;
(3) define infrastructure requirements, including
upgrades to building materials or HVAC systems,
necessary to support sustained mold prevention using
the selected moisture detection systems;
(4) train relevant personnel on the deployment,
maintenance, and data interpretation of selected
moisture detection systems;
(5) designate an individual at each military
installation selected under subsection (b) to oversee
the implementation of the pilot program; and
(6) develop a strategic implementation and evaluation
plan to assess performance of the selected moisture
detection systems and inform future decisions relating
to such systems.
(d) Report and Briefings.--
(1) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the
termination date in subsection (e), the Secretary of
Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report on the results of the pilot
program, including recommendations for broader
implementation and an assessment of costs and benefits.
(2) Briefings.--
(A) Plan.--Upon completion of the plan
required under subsection (c)(6), the Secretary
shall provide to the congressional defense
committees a briefing on the plan and any
preliminary findings.
(B) Displacements.--Not later than 180 days
after the enactment of this Act, the Secretary
of Defense shall provide to the congressional
defense committees a briefing on--
(i) the number of individuals
displaced from covered housing for
reasons relating to mold or moisture
control or mitigation during fiscal
year 2025, disaggregated by military
department;
(ii) the number of days such
individuals were displaced; and
(iii) the result of the displacement.
(e) Termination.--The authority to carry out the pilot
program under this section shall terminate on the date that is
five years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(f) Covered Housing Defined.--In this section, the term
``covered housing'' means housing provided under subchapter II
or subchapter IV of chapter 169 of title 10, United States
Code.
SEC. 2830. STANDARDIZATION OF MOLD REMEDIATION GUIDELINES ACROSS
MILITARY DEPARTMENTS.
(a) Requirement to Establish Common Guidelines.--Not later
than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretaries of
the military departments, shall develop and implement uniform
guidelines for the remediation of mold in military housing,
facilities, and other real property under jurisdiction of each
such Secretary.
(b) Consistency With Established Standards.--The guidelines
required under subsection (a) shall be consistent with--
(1) applicable municipal and State health and
environmental standards; and
(2) third-party industry standards, including the
standard of the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and
Restoration Certification titled ``S520 Standard for
Professional Mold Remediation'', or any successor
standard.
(c) Applicability.--The guidelines required under subsection
(a) shall apply--
(1) to contracts or task orders for mold remediation
entered into on or after the date of the issuance of
such guidelines; and
(2) to mold remediation procedures conducted on or
after such date of issuance.
(d) Report.--Not later than 180 days after date of the
issuance of the guidelines under subsection (a), the Secretary
of Defense, in coordination with the Secretaries of the
military departments, shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report that includes the guidelines and describes
plans for implementation of the guidelines and monitoring
compliance with the guidelines.
SEC. 2831. INSPECTIONS BY QUALIFIED HOME INSPECTOR OF PRIVATIZED AND
GOVERNMENT-OWNED MILITARY HOUSING.
(a) Establishment of Independent Inspection Protocol.--Not
later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this
Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish a standardized
inspection and audit program for privatized military housing
and Government-owned military housing that provides for such
inspections and audits to be conducted by an independent
qualified home inspector.
(b) Inspection Requirements.--Under the program established
by subsection (a), a qualified home inspector shall annually
inspect not less than five percent of privatized military
housing and Government-owned military housing units. Such
inspection shall include, at a minimum--
(1) an evaluation of HVAC systems, plumbing,
electrical systems, and structural integrity of the
privatized military housing and Government-owned
military housing units; and
(2) an inspection for signs of water intrusion,
visible and nonvisible mold, microbial contamination,
and other indoor air quality concerns.
(c) Inspection Implementation Plan.--Not later than February
1, 2026, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a plan to implement the
program established under subsection (a), including--
(1) contracting procedures for qualified home
inspectors;
(2) inspection methodologies;
(3) protocols for reporting, remediation, and follow-
up actions; and
(4) integration with existing oversight and
compliance frameworks for privatized military housing
and Government-owned military housing.
(d) Reporting Requirements.--Not later than March 1, 2027,
and annually thereafter until March 1, 2032, the Secretary of
Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a
report on the results of inspections conducted under this
section during the preceding calendar year. The report shall
include--
(1) findings and deficiencies identified;
(2) remediation timelines and actions taken; and
(3) recommendations for improving housing conditions
and oversight.
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``privatized military housing'' has the
meaning given in section 3001(a)(2) of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public
Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 2821 note).
(2) The term ``qualified home inspector'' means an
individual who--
(A) possesses housing inspection credentials
required by the State in which the inspection
is performed; and
(B) is not an employee of, or in a fiduciary
relationship with--
(i) the Federal Government; or
(ii) any entity that owns or manages
privatized military housing or
Government-owned military housing.
SEC. 2832. PLAN TO IMPROVE ACCURACY, INTEGRATION, AND INTEROPERABILITY
OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE DATA WITH RESPECT TO REAL
PROPERTY, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND MILITARY
UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING.
(a) Plan Required.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall
develop and implement a plan to--
(A) improve the accuracy, integration, and
interoperability of data across systems of a
military department to track and maintain data
with respect to real property, infrastructure,
or military unaccompanied housing under the
jurisdiction of a Secretary concerned; and
(B) enhance, across each military department,
the tracking, management, and reporting of data
with respect to--
(i) the condition of military
unaccompanied housing; and
(ii) the occupancy rates of military
unaccompanied housing.
(2) Elements.--Such plan shall include the following:
(A) A requirement for each Secretary of a
military department to update, on an annual
basis, the system of the appropriate military
department--
(i) for real property planning to
include--
(I) an accurate statement of
deficits in the occupancy of
military unaccompanied housing
under the jurisdiction of the
Secretary;
(II) a summary that aligns
such deficits with unit
stationing decisions of the
Secretary; and
(III) a description of the
effects of relevant changes in
force structure; and
(ii) to track and maintain data with
respect to military unaccompanied
housing to include--
(I) real-time occupancy data
and room assignment records
with respect to military
unaccompanied housing under the
jurisdiction of the Secretary;
and
(II) a standardized automated
process to track completion
times of maintenance requests
work orders with respect to
such military unaccompanied
housing.
(B) Standards to ensure, with respect to any
system of a military department to assess the
condition of infrastructure under the
jurisdiction of a Secretary of a military
department, that--
(i) data maintained by any such
system is synchronized; and
(ii) any such system integrates
predictive maintenance tools to--
(I) forecast infrastructure
deterioration; and
(II) prioritize repairs.
(C) Enhanced data validation protocols across
all housing records of the Department of
Defense to--
(i) eliminate discrepancies in such
housing records; and
(ii) ensure accuracy of reports that
include data from such housing records.
(D) A requirement for each Secretary of a
military department to audit, on a periodic
basis, data with respect to real property,
infrastructure, and military unaccompanied
housing under the jurisdiction of the
Secretary.
(E) Specific milestones to achieve full data
synchronization across each system of a
military department to track and maintain data
with respect to military unaccompanied housing.
(F) Requirements, for each system described
in subparagraph (E), with respect to system
integration, user training, and compliance
monitoring.
(G) A Department of Defense-wide verification
framework to ensure accurate barracks occupancy
reporting, which shall include--
(i) required physical inspections;
(ii) automated reconciliation of unit
personnel records with housing
assignments; and
(iii) mechanisms to prevent ghost
occupancy.
(H) A Department of Defense-wide strategy for
real-time data analytics to--
(i) optimize investments in military
unaccompanied housing;
(ii) improve facility lifecycle
management; and
(iii) enable predictive maintenance
planning;
(I) A Department of Defense-wide governance
policy for data with respect to military
unaccompanied housing, that includes--
(i) enforceable protocols for data
entry, frequency of updates, access
controls, cybersecurity protections;
and
(ii) standardized reporting
requirements.
(J) A requirement for each Secretary of a
military department to implement a standardized
system for members of the Armed Forces,
including commanders of military installations
to--
(i) report discrepancies in data
maintained by the Secretary with
respect to military unaccompanied
housing; and
(ii) submit to the Secretary
concerned requests for improvements to
the system of the appropriate military
department to track and maintain data
with respect to military unaccompanied
housing.
(b) Deadline.--The Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives the
plan required by subsection (a) by not later than September 30,
2026.
Subtitle C--Real Property and Facilities Administration
SEC. 2841. MODIFICATION OF REQUIREMENT WITH RESPECT TO MINIMUM CAPITAL
INVESTMENT FOR FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION,
AND MODERNIZATION FOR MILITARY DEPARTMENTS.
Section 2680 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``total inventory
of facilities'' and inserting ``total inventory of
covered facilities'';
(2) in subsection (b), by striking ``facility'' and
inserting ``covered facility'';
(3) in subsection (d), by striking ``facilities'' and
inserting ``covered facilities''; and
(4) by striking subsection (e) and inserting the
following:
``(e) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `covered facility' means a facility
(as defined in section 2801 of this title), except that
such term does not include--
``(A) a facility identified as closed,
disposed of, or scheduled for divestment from
the inventory of the Department of Defense;
``(B) a facility in which the Department does
not have a total ownership interest,
including--
``(i) a facility leased by the
Department; and
``(ii) a facility in which the
Department has a lesser property
interest under a governing legal
instrument; or
``(C) a facility for which the Department
uses--
``(i) nonappropriated funds; or
``(ii) amounts appropriated or
otherwise made available for military
family housing.
``(2) The term `plant replacement value' means, with
respect to a covered facility, the cost to replace the
covered facility using amounts appropriated for
facilities sustainment, restoration, and modernization
from the following accounts:
``(A) Operation and maintenance.
``(B) Military construction.
``(C) Research, development, test, and
evaluation.
``(D) Working capital funds.''.
SEC. 2842. AUTHORIZATION FOR MONETARY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CONVEYEES OF
UTILITY SYSTEMS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS.
Section 2688(k) of title 10, United States Code, is amended
to read as follows:
``(k) Improvement of Conveyed Utility System.--(1) In lieu of
carrying out a military construction project for an
infrastructure improvement that enhances the reliability,
resilience, efficiency, physical security, or cybersecurity of
a utility system conveyed under subsection (a), the Secretary
concerned may use funds authorized and appropriated for the
project to make a monetary contribution equal to the total
amount for the completed project to the conveyee of the utility
system to carry out the project using a contract for utility
services entered into under subsection (d).
``(2) All right, title, and interest to infrastructure
improvements constructed by the conveyee pursuant to paragraph
(1) shall vest in the conveyee.
``(3) The Secretary concerned shall provide to the conveyee
the necessary real property interests to access and use lands
under the jurisdiction and control of the Secretary for
construction of the project under paragraph (1) and for ongoing
use, operations, and maintenance.
``(4) If the Secretary concerned exercises a repurchase
option under a contract entered into under subsection (d) for a
system conveyed under subsection (a), the Secretary shall
receive an offset in the amount of the contribution to the
conveyee under paragraph (1) against the payment made by the
Secretary as consideration for the repurchase, except that the
maximum offset may not exceed the full amount of the
consideration for the repurchase.
``(5) The Secretary concerned may make a monetary
contribution authorized by paragraph (1) notwithstanding the
following provisions of law:
``(A) Sections 7540, 8612, and 9540 of this title.
``(B) Subchapters I and III of chapter 169 of this
title.
``(C) Chapters 221 and 223 of this title.''.
SEC. 2843. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
PILOT PROGRAM FOR USE OF COST SAVINGS REALIZED.
Section 2679(e)(4) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by striking ``September 30, 2025'' and inserting
``September 30, 2030''.
SEC. 2844. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE INTERGOVERNMENTAL SUPPORT AGREEMENTS
FOR ORDNANCE DISPOSAL.
Section 2679(f)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: ``The
term does include ordnance disposal.''.
SEC. 2845. INCLUSION OF TERRITORIES IN CERTAIN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
SUPPORT AGREEMENTS FOR INSTALLATION-SUPPORT
SERVICES.
Section 2679(f)(3) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) by striking ``and'' before ``the United States
Virgin Islands''; and
(2) by inserting ``the State of Yap of the Federated
States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau,''
after ``Virgin Islands,''.
SEC. 2846. REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO MILITARY INSTALLATION CLOSURES AND
REPORT ON ARMY ORGANIC INDUSTRIAL BASE SITES.
(a) Modification to BRAC Authority.--Section 2687 of title
10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(1), by inserting ``, including
a mothball action, divestiture, deactivation, or any
other action to render inoperable,'' after ``closure'';
and
(2) in subsection (g), by adding at the end the
following new paragraph:
``(5) The term `mothball action' means placing a
military installation in inactive status while
maintaining such installation in a condition such that
it could be reactivated at a future date.''.
(b) Reports Required.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 120 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, and annually
thereafter for five years, the Secretary of the Army
shall submit to the congressional defense committees a
report on the status of all facilities in the organic
industrial base of the Army.
(2) Elements.--Each report required by paragraph (1)
shall include--
(A) a list of all facilities in the organic
industrial base of the Army and the operational
status of each facility;
(B) any planned changes in mission, workload,
or operating status of each facility;
(C) any planned investments or divestments
that may affect the capability or capacity of
any such facility;
(D) a description of any action by the
Secretary of Defense taken pursuant to
subparagraphs (B) or (C) during the one-year
period preceding submission of the report; and
(E) an assessment as to overall workload
forecast to meet requirements of section 2466
of title 10, United States Code.
(3) Organic industrial base of the army defined.--In
this subsection, the term ``organic industrial base of
the Army'' means each depot listed in section
2476(f)(1) of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 2847. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PROCEDURES WITH RESPECT TO PLANNING
COORDINATION FOR GRID RESILIENCY ON MILITARY
INSTALLATIONS.
Section 2920(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended
by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:
``(5) The Secretary shall establish internal processes to
support coordination with external regulatory and planning
entities involved in grid reliability, transmission
infrastructure, and long-term energy planning, in order to
assess and mitigate risks to defense-critical installations,
advance the energy security objectives of the Department, and
comply with statutory mandates under this section.
``(6) Coordination under paragraph (5)--
``(A) shall include identification of mission-
critical loads and infrastructure dependencies and load
profiles at or near military installations; and
``(B) may include consultation with relevant Federal
and non-Federal entities.''.
SEC. 2848. REPEAL OF CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO ANTITERRORISM
AND FORCE PROTECTION OR URBAN-TRAINING OPERATIONS.
(a) Repeal.--Section 2859 of title 10, United States Code, is
repealed.
(b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 2864 of such title is
amended--
(1) by striking subsection (e); and
(2) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection
(e).
SEC. 2849. REPEAL OF PILOT PROGRAM AUTHORIZING OVERHEAD COST
REIMBURSEMENTS FROM MAJOR RANGE AND TEST FACILITY
BASE USERS AT CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
INSTALLATIONS.
Section 2862 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 10 U.S.C. 9771 note prec)
is repealed.
SEC. 2850. MASTER PLANS FOR SERVICE ACADEMIES.
(a) Plans Required.--Each Secretary of a military department
shall develop a master plan for each Service Academy under the
jurisdiction of the Secretary to comprehensively address
infrastructure requirements of such Service Academy. Each
master plan shall include the following:
(1) Consideration of the requirements of
subparagraphs (A) through (D) of section 2864(a)(2) of
title 10, United States Code.
(2) For the Service Academy that is the subject of a
master plan--
(A) a list of infrastructure located at the
Service Academy that is in poor or failing
condition on or before the date described in
subsection (c);
(B) a plan for replacing, recapitalizing, or
renovating such infrastructure not later than
five years after such date; and
(C) a list of infrastructure located at the
Service Academy that--
(i) is listed on the National
Register of Historic Places (maintained
under chapter 3021 of title 54, United
States Code) on or before the date
described in subsection (b); or
(ii) will be eligible inclusion on
the National Register of Historic
Places not later than five years after
the date of the enactment of this Act.
(3) An assessment of risks posed by disruptions in
energy availability, risks posed by extreme weather (as
defined in section 101 of title 10 United States Code),
cybersecurity risks, and risks related to availability
of clean water applicable to the Service Academy that
is the subject of a master plan.
(b) Additional Requirement.--Each master plan required under
subsection (a) shall propose a method to address the
requirements of paragraphs (1) and (3) of such subsection not
later than five years after the date described in subsection
(c).
(c) Deadline.--Each master plan required under subsection (a)
shall be completed not later than September 30, 2027.
(d) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, each Secretary of a military department
shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate
and the House of Representatives a briefing on the timeline for
the completion of the master plans required under subsection
(a).
(e) Submission of Plan.--Not later than 30 days after the
date on which a Secretary of a military department completes a
master plan required under subsection (a) or December 1, 2027,
whichever is earlier, the Secretary shall provide to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a copy of the master plan.
(f) Service Academy Defined.--In this section, the term
``Service Academy'' has the meaning given in section 347 of
title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 2851. ANNUAL REPORT ON COST PREMIUM FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN
FACILITIES.
(a) Report Required.--Not later than March 1, 2026, and
annually thereafter for five years, the Secretary of Defense
shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report
that includes a detailed quantitative and qualitative
assessment of the cost premium for construction of facilities
selected under subsection (b).
(b) Selection of Facilities.--The Secretary shall select not
more than five facilities to include in the report required
under subsection (a), which may include the following:
(1) A unit of covered military unaccompanied housing
(as defined in section 2856 of title 10, United States
Code).
(2) A military child development center (as defined
in section 1800 of such title).
(3) An administrative facility located on a military
installation.
(4) Military family housing.
(5) Military aircraft hangars and runways.
(6) Physical fitness centers located on military
installations.
(c) Contents.--Each report required under subsection (a)
shall include the following:
(1) The cost premium, expressed as a percentage, for
the facilities selected under subsection (b).
(2) A detailed assessment of the factors contributing
to cost premium, including--
(A) compliance with the Unified Facilities
Criteria/DoD Building Code (UFC 1-200-01) and
any other design requirements specific to
military construction projects;
(B) prevailing wage and labor requirements;
(C) Federal procurement requirements
contained in the Federal Acquisition Regulation
and the Department of Defense Supplement to the
Federal Acquisition Regulation;
(D) security requirements relating to access
to military installations; and
(E) requirements relating to sustainability
and energy efficiency.
(3) An examination of how the removal of
Antiterrorism/Force Protection (ATFP) standards and
requirements has affected the cost premium for military
construction projects, including any quantifiable
reductions in cost or design complexity resulting from
such removal.
(d) Recommendations.--Each report required under subsection
(a) shall include recommendations for the following:
(1) Proposed statutory, regulatory, or policy reforms
to reduce the cost premium for military construction
without compromising mission needs.
(2) Best practices from the private sector and State
or local government construction projects that could
improve cost efficiency for military construction
projects.
(3) Alternative construction methodologies and
procurement strategies that could mitigate the cost
premium for military construction.
(e) Cost Premium for Military Construction Defined.--In this
section, the term ``cost premium'', with respect to a facility,
means the difference between--
(1) the cost to construct a new facility carried out
by the Secretary of Defense; and
(2) the estimated cost to construct a similar
facility carried out by a private entity, as adjusted
for size, geographic location, and function of such
facility.
SEC. 2852. IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPTROLLER GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
RELATING TO CRITICAL MILITARY HOUSING SUPPLY AND
AFFORDABILITY.
(a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, and except as provided in subsection
(c), the Secretary of Defense shall implement each
recommendation of the Comptroller General of the United States
contained in the report dated October 30, 2024, and entitled
``Military Housing: DOD Should Address Critical Supply and
Affordability Challenges for Service Members'' (GAO-25-106208),
as those recommendations are modified under subsection (b).
(b) Recommendations to Be Implemented.--In carrying out the
requirements under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense
shall implement the recommendations specified under such
subsection as follows:
(1) The Secretary shall--
(A) perform a structured analysis to develop
a comprehensive list of housing areas in which
members of the Armed Forces and their families
may face the most critical challenges in
finding and affording private sector housing in
the community;
(B) in conducting the analysis under
subparagraph (A), consider the unique
characteristics of a location, such as vacation
rental areas; and
(C) regularly update the list required under
subparagraph (A) not less frequently than once
every two years.
(2) The Secretary shall obtain and use feedback on
the financial and quality-of-life effects of limited
supply or unaffordable housing on members of the Armed
Forces through the status of forces survey and other
service or installation-specific feedback mechanisms.
(3) The Secretary shall, in coordination with each
Secretary of a military department--
(A) develop a plan for how the Department of
Defense can respond to and address the
financial and quality-of-life effects in
housing areas identified under paragraph (1);
and
(B) in developing the plan under subparagraph
(A), examine strategies for increasing housing
supply or providing alternative compensation to
offset the effects of limited supply or
unaffordable housing in housing areas
identified under paragraph (1).
(4) The Secretary shall clarify, through the issuance
of guidance to the military departments, the role of
the Office of the Secretary of Defense in oversight of
the Housing Requirements and Market Analysis process of
the military departments to ensure that--
(A) the military departments conduct such
process in a timely manner; and
(B) the Secretary submits to Congress any
plans or other matters relating to such process
for each fiscal year as required by existing
law.
(5) The Secretary shall ensure that the Assistant
Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and
Environment provides updated guidance to the military
departments on how installations of the Department of
Defense should coordinate with local communities,
including by clearly defining the roles and
responsibilities of commanders and military housing
offices of such installations in addressing housing
needs.
(c) Non-implementation Reporting Requirement.--If the
Secretary of Defense elects not to implement a recommendation
specified under subsection (a), as modified under subsection
(b), the Secretary shall, not later than one year after the
date of the enactment of this Act, submit to the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a
report that includes a justification for such election.
SEC. 2853. PLAN FOR DEPLOYING PRIVATE FIFTH GENERATION AND FUTURE
GENERATION OPEN RADIO ACCESS NETWORK ARCHITECTURE
ON DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.
(a) Requirement for Prioritized List of Military
Installations.--Pursuant to section 1526 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-
31; 10 U.S.C. 4571 note) and the Department of Defense Private
5G Deployment Strategy (dated October 2024), each Secretary of
a military department shall develop a prioritized list of
military installations that merit investment in private fifth
generation and future generation information and communications
networks.
(b) Considerations.--In developing a list under subsection
(a), a Secretary of a military department shall consider
matters relating to the following:
(1) Connection density.
(2) Latency requirements.
(3) Capacity requirements.
(4) Geographic coverage requirements.
(5) Enhanced security within wireless network
services.
(6) Military installation physical security and force
protection requirements, including perimeter monitoring
and detection and tracking of uncrewed aircraft
systems.
(7) Requirements with respect to large-scale
warehousing and logistics operations.
(8) The potential use of augmented or virtual reality
technology, including for maintenance and training.
(9) Requirements with respect to large-scale and
high-tempo flight line operations.
(c) Informing Future Procurements.--The Secretary of the Air
Force shall use the prioritized list developed under subsection
(a) to inform task orders issued under the Enterprise
Information Technology as a Service Base Infrastructure
Modernization program of the Department of the Air Force and
future related contracts. To the maximum extent possible, task
orders issued after the date of the enactment of this Act shall
specify where existing networking technologies are fully
adequate to meet requirements and where private fifth
generation and future generation information and communications
network performance or characteristics are needed.
(d) Coordination Required.--In developing prioritized lists
under subsection (a), each Secretary of a military department
shall, to the extent each such Secretary determines
appropriate, coordinate with the following officials:
(1) The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
Engineering,
(2) The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
and Sustainment.
(3) The Chief Information Officer of the Department
of Defense.
(4) The service acquisition executive of the military
department concerned.
(5) Combatant commanders.
(6) The heads of the Defense Agencies.
(7) Installation and environment executives.
(e) Plan for Private 5G Open Radio Access Network
Architecture Deployments.--Not later than March 1, 2026, the
Secretary of Defense shall--
(1) consolidate the prioritized military installation
lists developed by the Secretaries of the military
departments under subsection (a), and determine an
optimal investment, deployment, and resourcing plan for
private fifth generation and future generation networks
across the Department that are based on Open Radio
Access Network architecture; and
(2) submit to the congressional defense committees a
report on the lists consolidated under paragraph (1)
and the determinations made pursuant to such paragraph.
(f) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``military installation'' has the
meaning given such term in section 2801 of title 10,
United States Code.
(2) The term ``Open Radio Access Network
architecture'' has the meaning given such term in
section 1526 of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31).
(3) The term ``service acquisition executive'' has
the meaning given such term in section 101 of title 10,
United States Code.
Subtitle D--Land Conveyances
SEC. 2861. HISTORICAL MARKER COMMEMORATING EFFECTS OF RADIATION
EXPOSURE AT HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE AND WHITE SANDS
MISSILE RANGE.
(a) Historical Markers Required.--
(1) Holloman air force base.--The Secretary of the
Air Force shall place a historical marker as described
in subsection (b) in a publicly accessible location at
the Holloman Air Force Base.
(2) White sands missile range.--The Secretary of the
Army shall place a historical marker as described in
subsection (b) in a publicly accessible location at the
White Sands Missile Range.
(b) Required Information.--A historical marker described in
subsection (a) shall commemorate the effects of radiation
exposure on communities in New Mexico as a result of the
Manhattan Project and the nuclear test conducted at the Trinity
Site. Such historical marker shall include, at a minimum, the
following:
(1) An unclassified description of the history of the
Manhattan Project and its purpose, including a
description of the nuclear test conducted at the
Trinity Site and an acknowledgement that it was the
location of the world's first nuclear weapons test.
(2) A description of how the classified nature of the
Manhattan Project and the nuclear test conducted at the
Trinity Site led to the unknowing exposure of
individuals in communities located downwind from such
testing to radiological byproducts and associated
consequences of such byproducts.
(3) The markers will honor the resilience of the New
Mexico communities during and after World War II,
recognizing the service and sacrifice of all who
contributed to the war effort.
(c) Briefing Required.--Not later than 1 year after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force
and Secretary of the Army shall jointly provide to the
Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives
and Senate a briefing on the implementation of the requirements
of this section.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Manhattan project.--The term ``Manhattan
Project'' means the Federal military program to develop
an atomic bomb ending on December 31, 1946.
(2) Trinity site.--The term ``Trinity Site'' means
the location in the Jornada del Muerto desert near
Alamogordo, New Mexico, on the former Alamorgordo
Bombing and Gunnery Range, known today as Holloman Air
Force Base and the White Sands Missile Range, where the
world's first nuclear weapon was exploded on July 16,
1945.
SEC. 2862. PROHIBITION ON DEVELOPMENT OF A GOLF COURSE AT GREENBURY
POINT CONSERVATION AREA AT NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY
ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND.
Section 2855 of the Military Construction Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) is amended--
(1) in the section heading, by striking ``limitation
on authority to modify or restrict public access to''
and inserting ``prohibition on development of a golf
course at'';
(2) in subsection (a), by inserting ``construct a
golf course on, or otherwise'' before ``modify or
restrict''; and
(3) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the
following new paragraph:
``(3) restrictions related to environmental
restoration of the Greenbury Point Conservation Area in
a manner consistent with existing law and
regulation.''.
SEC. 2863. EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON JOINT USE OF HOMESTEAD AIR
RESERVE BASE WITH CIVIL AVIATION.
Section 2874 of the Military Construction Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2023 (division B of Public Law 117-263; 136
Stat. 3014), as amended by section 2808 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (division B
of Public Law 118-159), is further amended by striking
``September 30, 2028'' and inserting ``September 30, 2034''.
SEC. 2864. EXTENSION OF SUNSET FOR LAND CONVEYANCE, SHARPE ARMY DEPOT,
LATHROP, CALIFORNIA.
Section 2833(g) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-
283) is amended by striking ``five years'' and inserting ``10
years''.
SEC. 2865. CLARIFICATION OF LAND CONVEYANCE, FORT HOOD, TEXAS.
Section 2848(a) of the Military Construction Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2005 (division B of Public Law 108-375; 118
Stat. 2140) is amended--
(1) by striking ``the sole purpose'' and inserting
``the purpose''; and
(2) by striking ``an upper level (junior, senior, and
graduate) university'' and inserting ``a university,
which may include other activities that benefit the
community,''.
SEC. 2866. EXTENSION OF CERTAIN MILITARY LAND WITHDRAWALS AND
CORRECTION OF CERTAIN LAND DESCRIPTIONS.
(a) Extension of Withdrawal and Reservation for Military Use
of Certain Lands.--
(1) Yukon training area, donnelly training area east,
and donnelly training area west, alaska, and mcgregor
range, fort bliss, new mexico.--Section 3015(a) of the
Military Lands Withdrawal Act of 1999 (title XXX of
Public Law 106-65; 113 Stat. 892) is amended by
striking ``25 years after November 6, 2001'' and
inserting ``on November 6, 2051''.
(2) Fort irwin military lands.--Section 2910(a) of
the Fort Irwin Military Land Withdrawal Act of 2001
(title XXIX of Public Law 107-107; 115 Stat. 1339) is
amended by striking ``25 years after the date of the
enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``on December 31,
2051''.
(b) Correction of Land Descriptions.--
(1) Mcgregor range military lands.--Section
3011(d)(2) of the Military Lands Withdrawal Act of 1999
(title XXX of Public Law 106-65; 113 Stat. 892) is
amended by striking ``608,385 acres of land'' and
inserting ``approximately 605,401 acres of land''.
(2) Fort irwin military lands.--Section 2902(c) of
the Fort Irwin Military Land Withdrawal Act of 2001
(title XXIX of Public Law 107-107; 115 Stat. 1336) is
amended--
(A) by striking ``110,000 acres'' and
inserting ``117,710 acres''; and
(B) by striking ``as `Proposed Withdrawal
Land' on the map entitled `National Training
Center--Proposed Withdrawal of Public Lands for
Training Purposes', dated September 21, 2000''
and inserting ``on the map entitled `Fort Irwin
Withdrawal' dated February 28, 2025''.
SEC. 2867. LAND CONVEYANCE, FORMER CURTIS BAY DEPOT, MARYLAND.
(a) Conveyance Authorized.--
(1) In general.--The Administrator of General
Services, in consultation with the Director of the
Defense Logistics Agency may convey to the Maryland
Economic Development Corporation (in this section,
referred to as ``MEDCO''), all right, title, and
interest of the United States in and to a parcel of
real property, including improvements thereon,
consisting of approximately 435.00 acres at 710
Ordnance Road, the former Curtis Bay Depot for the
purpose of economic development.
(2) Consultation with coast guard.--In carrying out
the conveyance under this subsection, the Administrator
shall consult with the Secretary of Homeland Security
with respect to matters concerning the equities of the
Coast Guard in areas in proximity to such parcel of
real property.
(b) Consideration Required.--As consideration for the
conveyance under subsection (a), MEDCO shall provide an amount
that is equivalent to the fair market value to the Federal
Buildings Fund for the right, title, and interest conveyed
under such subsection, based on an appraisal approved by the
Administrator. The consideration under this subsection may be
provided by cash payment, in-kind regulatory closure, or a
combination thereof, at such time as the Administrator may
require.
(c) Payment of Costs of Conveyance.--
(1) Payment required.--The Administrator may require
MEDCO to cover all costs (except costs for
environmental remediation of the property) to be
incurred by the Administrator, or to reimburse the
Administrator for costs incurred by the Administrator,
to carry out the conveyance under this section,
including survey costs, costs for environmental
documentation, and any other administrative costs
related to the conveyance. If amounts are collected
from MEDCO in advance of the Administrator incurring
the actual costs, and the amount collected exceeds the
costs actually incurred by the Administrator to carry
out the conveyance, the Administrator shall refund the
excess amount to MEDCO.
(2) Treatment of amounts received.--Amounts received
under paragraph (1) as reimbursement for costs incurred
by the Administrator to carry out the conveyance under
subsection (a) shall remain available until expended.
(d) Description of Property.--The exact acreage and legal
description of the property to be conveyed under subsection (a)
shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the
Administrator.
(e) Additional Terms and Conditions.--The conveyance under
this section shall be subject to the following:
(1) The Administrator may require such additional
terms and conditions in connection with the conveyance
under subsection (a) as the Administrator considers
appropriate to protect the interests of the United
States.
(2) MEDCO shall execute a purchase and sale agreement
within one year of enactment of this Act.
(3) The conveyance will be on an ``as-is, where is''
basis via quitclaim deed subject to an access easement
to the United States Army Reserve Facility along the
shoreline of Curtis Bay, and controls in paragraph (5).
(4) The conveyance will be in compliance with the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and
Liability Act (CERCLA) of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620(h)).
(5) The Federal Government shall incorporate land use
controls to satisfy CERCLA requirements for the purpose
of expediting disposition and subsequent redevelopment.
SEC. 2868. LAND CONVEYANCE, SIGSBEE PARK ANNEX, NAVAL AIR STATION, KEY
WEST, FLORIDA.
(a) Conveyance Authorized.--The Secretary of the Navy (in
this section referred to as the ``Secretary'') may convey some
or all right, title and interest of the United States in and to
the parcels of real property via sale or lease, consisting of
approximately 19 acres and improvements thereon, located at
Naval Air Station Key West Sigsbee Park area, that are former
sites of military family housing supporting military personnel
assigned to the Naval Air Station Key West.
(b) Competitive Requirement.--The Secretary shall use
competitive procedures for any land conveyance authorized by
subsection (a).
(c) Consideration.--The Secretary shall require as
consideration for any conveyance under subsection (a), tendered
by cash payment or in-kind consideration, an amount equal to no
less than the fair market value, as determined by the
Secretary, of the real property and any improvements thereon.
(d) Description of Parcels.--The exact acreage and legal
description of the parcel(s) to be conveyed under subsection
(a) shall be determined by a survey that is satisfactory to the
Secretary. The cost of the survey shall be borne by the
recipient of the parcels.
(e) Additional Terms and Conditions.--The Secretary may
require such additional terms and conditions in connection with
the conveyance under subsection (a) as the Secretary considers
appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.
(f) Inapplicability of Certain Provisions of Law.--Any
conveyance of property under this section shall not be subject
to sections 2696 of title 10 and 11411 of title 42, United
States Code.
Subtitle E--Modifications to Unspecified Minor Military Construction
SEC. 2871. MODIFICATIONS TO CERTAIN CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATIONS FOR
CERTAIN MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
Section 2805(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by striking ``shall notify'' and all that follows
through the period at the end and inserting the following:
``shall submit, in an electronic medium pursuant to section 480
of this title, to the appropriate committees of Congress a
notification of that decision not later than 90 days after the
date on which the Secretary concerned obligates funds for the
project. Such notification shall include a description of the
project, a justification for the project, and an estimation of
the total cost of the project.''.
SEC. 2872. MODIFICATION TO DOLLAR THRESHOLD FOR NOTIFICATIONS FOR
CERTAIN MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
(a) Notification for Certain Unspecified Minor Military
Construction Projects.--Section 2805(b)(2) of title 10, United
States Code, as amended by section 2871, is further amended by
striking ``$4,000,000'' and inserting ``$6,000,000''.
(b) Notification for Certain Architectural and Engineering
Services and Construction Design.--Section 2807(b) of title 10,
United States Code, is amended by striking ``$1,000,000'' and
inserting ``$5,000,000''.
SEC. 2873. TRANSFER OF DEFENSE LABORATORY MODERNIZATION PROGRAM
AUTHORITY TO PROVISION OF LAW WITH RESPECT TO
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS FOR RESEARCH, TEST,
DEVELOPMENT, AND EVALUATION.
Subsection (g) of section 2805 of title 10, United States
Code, is--
(1) transferred to the end of section 2810 of such
title; and
(2) redesignated as subsection (f) of such section
2810.
SEC. 2874. AUTHORITY OF A SECRETARY CONCERNED TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN
UNSPECIFIED MINOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
Section 2815(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by inserting ``, including unspecified minor
military construction projects not otherwise authorized
by law,'' after ``military construction projects''; and
(2) by striking ``in accordance with'' and all that
follows through the end of the subsection and inserting
the following: ``in accordance with--
``(1) section 2802 of this title (except as provided
in subsection (e)); or
``(2) section 2805 of this title.''.
Subtitle F--Other Matters
SEC. 2881. EXTENSION OF DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PILOT PROGRAM FOR
DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF ONLINE REAL ESTATE INVENTORY
TOOL.
Section 2866(h) of the Military Construction Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (division B of Public Law 116-283; 10
U.S.C. 7771 note prec.) is amended by striking ``September 30,
2026'' and inserting ``September 30, 2030''.
SEC. 2882. EXPANSION OF EXCEPTIONS TO RESTRICTION ON DEVELOPMENT OF
PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE IN CONNECTION WITH
REALIGNMENT OF MARINE CORPS FORCES IN ASIA PACIFIC
REGION.
Section 2844(b)(2) of the Military Construction Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (division B of Public Law 114-328) is
amended by inserting ``, including operations and maintenance
for the curation of archeological and cultural artifacts''
after ``artifacts''.
SEC. 2883. JOINT BASE FACILITY MANAGEMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
(a) Workforce Reassessment for Joint Base Facility
Management.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 120 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives
a report containing a reassessment by the Secretary of
each military department regarding the facility
management workforce of joint bases.
(2) Elements.--Each reassessment required under
paragraph (1) shall include--
(A) an assessment of the workload
requirements of facility management offices
with respect to the work required to maintain
facilities located on joint bases;
(B) an assessment of the number of workers
needed to satisfy the requirements described in
subparagraph (A);
(C) an identification of, including the
reasons for, any gaps between the number of
workers described in subparagraph (B) and the
number of workers in the facility management
workforce on the date of such reassessment; and
(D) a strategy on how to address such gaps.
(b) Briefing on Joint Base Funding to Supported Components.--
Not later than 120 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 identifying the funding
allocations for maintenance of facilities of joint bases, and
an assessment of any risk to mission readiness resulting from
such allocations.
(c) Joint Base Defined.--In this section, the term ``joint
base'' means a military installation (as defined in section
2801 of title 10, United States Code) for which more than one
Secretary of a military department has jurisdiction.
SEC. 2884. DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL RESPONSIBLE FOR COORDINATION OF
DEFENSE SITES WITHIN AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY OF
JOINT REGION MARIANAS.
(a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Commander of Joint Region Marianas
shall designate an official to be responsible for, in
coordination with appropriate officials of the military
departments (as defined in section 101 of title 10, United
States Code) and the United States Indo-Pacific Command--
(1) coordinating Department of Defense-wide efforts
with respect to the management of defense sites within
the Joint Region Marianas area of responsibility;
(2) ensuring the continuity of such efforts at such
defense sites, including necessary infrastructure
investments; and
(3) ensuring clear and consistent communication to
such Federal, State, and local officials with respect
to the needs and priorities of the Department of
Defense for such defense sites.
(b) Selection.--In making the designation under subsection
(a), the Commander of Joint Region Marianas may appoint an
individual with a significant background and expertise in--
(1) relevant legal and technical aspects related to
land use or real estate issues; and
(2) working with officials at all levels of
government.
(c) Notification.--Not later than 30 days after the date on
which the Commander of Joint Region Marianas designates an
individual pursuant to subsection (a), the Commander shall
submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives and the Senate and appropriate officials of the
defense sites within the Joint Region Marianas area of
responsibility a notification that includes the name and
contact information of such individual.
(d) Defense Site Defined.--In this section, the term
``defense site'' has the meaning given such term in section
2710 of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 2885. DESIGNATION OF RONALD REAGAN SPACE AND MISSILE TEST RANGE AT
KWAJALEIN ATOLL.
(a) Designation.--The site known as the ``Ronald Reagan
Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site'' located at Kwajalein
Atoll in the Republic of the Marshall Islands shall on and
after the date of the enactment of this Act be known and
designated as the ``Ronald Reagan Space and Missile Test
Range''.
(b) References.--Any reference in any law, regulation, map,
document, paper, or other record of the United States to the
site specified in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a
reference to the Ronald Reagan Space and Missile Test Range.
(c) Conforming Repeal.--Section 2887 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (division B
of Public Law 106-398; 114 Stat. 1654A-441) is repealed.
SEC. 2886. DESIGNATION OF CREECH AIR FORCE BASE AS A REMOTE OR ISOLATED
INSTALLATION.
The Secretary of Defense shall designate Creech Air Force
Base, Indian Springs, Nevada, as a remote or isolated
installation.
SEC. 2887. PILOT PROGRAM ON USE OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING CONSTRUCTION
TECHNOLOGIES AT MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.
(a) Establishment.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, acting
through each Secretary of a military department, shall carry
out a pilot program relating to the use of advanced
manufacturing construction technologies for military
construction projects (including unspecified minor military
construction projects authorized under section 2805 of title
10, United States Code) on military installations selected
under subsection (d).
(b) Designation of Official.--The Secretary of Defense shall
designate an individual to administer the pilot program
established under this section. Such individual shall establish
guidelines and procedures with respect to carrying out military
construction projects using advanced manufacturing construction
technologies under the pilot program.
(c) Elements.--Under the pilot program, the Secretary of
Defense shall--
(1) assess the cost, schedule, and quality advantages
of advanced manufacturing construction technologies for
military construction projects;
(2) identify and validate technical standards, design
templates, and contracting methods for use under the
pilot program;
(3) establish a Department-wide framework for lessons
learned, data sharing, and future adoption of advanced
manufacturing construction technologies for military
construction projects; and
(4) create a centralized catalog of advanced
manufacturing construction technologies that are
compliant with the requirements of the Unified
Facilities Criteria/DoD Building Code (UFC 1-200-01)
and suitable for use across military installations.
(d) Selection of Installations.--The Secretary of Defense, in
coordination with the official designated under subsection (b),
shall--
(1) select one or more military installations at
which to carry out the pilot program established under
this section; and
(2) minimize any disruption to the operations of any
selected installation due to participation in the pilot
program.
(e) Reports.--
(1) Interim report.--Not later than 18 months after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report on the implementation of the pilot
program established under this section, including--
(A) a summary of any barriers to such
implementation, including any statutory or
resource limitations;
(B) a summary of the recommendations to
address any such barrier; and
(C) any other recommendation of the Secretary
for improving the pilot program.
(2) Final report.--Not later than 180 days after the
termination date in subsection (f), the Secretary shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report
on the results of the pilot program.
(f) Termination.--The authority to carry out the pilot
program under subsection (a) shall terminate on the date that
is five years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(g) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``advanced manufacturing'' has the
meaning given in section 4841 of title 10, United
States Code.
(2) The term ``military installation'' has the
meaning given in section 2801 of title 10, United
States Code.
SEC. 2888. PILOT PROGRAM ON PROCUREMENT OF UTILITY SERVICES FOR
INSTALLATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE THROUGH
AREAWIDE CONTRACTS.
(a) Pilot Program Required.--Not later than 30 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense
shall establish a pilot program (in this section referred to as
the ``pilot program'') for the purposes of procuring utility
services through an areawide contract with a public utility
provider for any utility services that support energy
resilience and mission readiness of a military installation.
(b) Deadline for Contracts.--Not later than 180 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of each
military department shall enter into at least one areawide
contract with a public utility provider pursuant to the pilot
program.
(c) Public-private Partnerships.--The Secretary shall carry
out the pilot program by entering into one or more public-
private partnerships through an areawide contract entered into
under the pilot program.
(d) Competition.--In carrying out the pilot program, the
Secretary shall, in accordance with part 6.302 of the Federal
Acquisition Regulation, develop--
(1) a justification and approval template to be used
by all acquisition commands of the military departments
when entering into an areawide contract pursuant to the
pilot program; and
(2) a process for granting waivers with respect to
the requirements of the Defense Federal Acquisition
Regulation.
(e) Termination Date.--The authority of the Secretary of
Defense to carry out the pilot program shall terminate on the
date that is one year after the date on which the Secretary
commences the pilot program.
(f) Reporting Requirement.--Not later than 90 days after the
date on which the pilot program is terminated pursuant to
subsection (e), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report that includes--
(1) an analysis of the pilot program, including any
efficiencies, benefits, and cost-savings associated
with utilizing areawide contracts under the pilot
program to procure utility services from a public
utility provider; and
(2) proposed solutions, including recommended
legislative text and modifications to the Federal
Acquisition Regulation or policy guidance of the
Department of Defense, to overcome any remaining legal
and policy hurdles that the Secretary identifies as
inhibiting adherence to and implementation of section
2811(b) of the Military Construction Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2024 (division B of Public Law 118-31;
10 U.S.C. 2920 note).
(g) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The terms ``areawide contract'', ``energy
resilience'', and ``utility service'' have the meanings
given such terms in section 2811(b)(3) of such Act.
(2) The term ``military installation'' has the
meaning given such term in section 2801 of title 10,
United States Code.
SEC. 2889. CONSIDERATION OF MODULAR CONSTRUCTION METHODS FOR MILITARY
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS WITH PROTECTIVE DESIGN
ELEMENTS.
(a) In General.--In determining the requirements for a
proposed military construction project with protective design
elements, the Secretary of Defense shall consider the use of
modular construction methods along with other construction
methods to determine the most effective method for such
military construction project to meet mission needs.
(b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
the Committees on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives and Senate a report on the use of modular
construction methods as described in subsection (a). Such
report shall include the following:
(1) A summary of current Department of Defense policy
and guidance governing the use of modular construction
for military construction projects, including modular
construction methodologies with protective design
elements.
(2) A cost-benefit analysis that--
(A) compares modular construction methods to
other construction methods for military
construction projects; and
(B) describes the effect of modular
construction methods on construction timelines
and life-cycle costs.
(3) An identification of potential use cases for
modular construction methods and any limitations or
constraints on the use of such methods.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``modular construction'' means a
construction process in which components of a military
construction project are prefabricated off-site under
controlled conditions and then transported to the site
of such project for assembly.
(2) The term ``protective design elements'' means,
with respect to a military construction project, that
such project requires use of materials that have been
blast hardened or ballistic hardened.
SEC. 2890. NOTICE RELATING TO CONTRACTS OR OTHER AGREEMENTS TO
ESTABLISH AN ENDURING LOCATION IN A FOREIGN
COUNTRY.
Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary
of Defense, a Secretary of a military department, or a
combatant commander enters into a contract or other agreement
to establish an enduring location (as described in section
2687a of title 10, United States Code) in a foreign country for
purposes of supporting members of the Armed Forces in such
foreign country, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
appropriate congressional defense committees a notification of
such action.
DIVISION C--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY AUTHORIZATIONS AND
OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS
TITLE XXXI--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS
Subtitle A--National Security Programs and Authorizations
Sec. 3101. National Nuclear Security Administration.
Sec. 3102. Defense environmental cleanup.
Sec. 3103. Other defense activities.
Sec. 3104. Nuclear energy.
Subtitle B--Program Authorizations, Restrictions, and Limitations
Sec. 3111. Organization and codification of provisions of law relating
to atomic energy defense activities.
Sec. 3112. Plutonium pit production capacity.
Sec. 3113. Stockpile responsiveness and rapid capabilities programs of
the National Nuclear Security Administration.
Sec. 3114. Protection of certain nuclear facilities and assets from
unmanned aircraft.
Sec. 3115. Extension of authority for appointment of certain scientific,
engineering, and technical personnel.
Sec. 3116. Notification of cost overruns for certain Department of
Energy projects.
Sec. 3117. Appropriate scoping of artificial intelligence research
within the National Nuclear Security Administration.
Subtitle C--Reports and Other Matters
Sec. 3121. Modification to reporting requirements with respect to
nuclear weapons stockpile stewardship, management, and
responsiveness plan.
Sec. 3122. Assessment of the National Nuclear Security Administration
Spent Fuel Handling Recapitalization Project.
Sec. 3123. Department of Energy report on expansion of other transaction
authorities for National Nuclear Security Administration.
Sec. 3124. Office of Environmental Management program-wide performance
metrics for reducing risk.
Sec. 3125. Office of Environmental Management integrated radioactive
waste disposal planning and optimization.
Sec. 3126. Prohibition relating to reclassification of high-level waste.
Sec. 3127. National security positions within the Department of Energy.
Sec. 3128. Consultation requirement with respect to transfer to private
entities of plutonium or plutonium materials; report.
Subtitle A--National Security Programs and Authorizations
SEC. 3101. NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION.
(a) Authorization of Appropriations.--Funds are hereby
authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Energy for
fiscal year 2026 for the activities of the National Nuclear
Security Administration in carrying out programs as specified
in the funding table in section 4701.
(b) Authorization of New Plant Projects.--From funds referred
to in subsection (a) that are available for carrying out plant
projects, the Secretary of Energy may carry out new plant
projects for the National Nuclear Security Administration as
follows:
Project 26-D-511 MESA Photolithography Capability
(MPC), Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, New
Mexico, $40,000,000.
Project 26-D-510 Product Realization Infrastructure
for Stockpile Modernization, Lawrence Livermore
National Laboratory, Livermore, California,
$15,000,000.
Project 26-D-512 LANSCE Modernization Project (LAMP),
Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico,
$20,000,000.
Project 26-D-513 Combined Radiation Environments for
Survivability Testing, Sandia National Laboratories,
Albuquerque, New Mexico, $52,248,000.
Project 26-D-514 NIF Enhanced Fusion Yield
Capability, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory,
Livermore, California, $26,000,000.
Project 26-D-530 East Side Office Building, Knolls
Atomic Power Laboratory, Niskayuna, New York,
$75,000,000.
SEC. 3102. DEFENSE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the
Department of Energy for fiscal year 2026 for defense
environmental cleanup activities in carrying out programs as
specified in the funding table in section 4701.
SEC. 3103. OTHER DEFENSE ACTIVITIES.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the
Department of Energy for fiscal year 2026 for other defense
activities in carrying out programs as specified in the funding
table in section 4701.
SEC. 3104. NUCLEAR ENERGY.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the
Department of Energy for fiscal year 2026 for nuclear energy as
specified in the funding table in section 4701.
Subtitle B--Program Authorizations, Restrictions, and Limitations
SEC. 3111. ORGANIZATION AND CODIFICATION OF PROVISIONS OF LAW RELATING
TO ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE ACTIVITIES.
(a) In General.--Part VI of subtitle A of title 10, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new
subpart:
``Subpart B--Atomic Energy Defense
``Chapter 601--Organizational Matters
``6101. Definitions.
``6102. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.
``6103. Management structure for nuclear security enterprise.
``6104. Monitoring of industrial base for nuclear weapons components,
subsystems, and materials.
``6105. Common financial reporting system for the nuclear security
enterprise .
``6106. Restriction on licensing requirement for certain defense
activities and facilities.
``6107. Establishment of Center for Security Technology, Analysis,
Response, and Testing.
``Chapter 602--Nuclear Weapons Stockpile Matters
``subchapter i--stockpile stewardship and weapons production
``6111. Stockpile stewardship program.
``6112. Portfolio management framework for National Nuclear Security
Administration.
``6113. Stockpile stewardship criteria.
``6114. Nuclear weapons stockpile stewardship, management, and
responsiveness plan.
``6115. Major warhead refurbishment program.
``6116. Stockpile management program.
``6117. Annual assessments and reports to the President and Congress
regarding the condition of the United States nuclear weapons
stockpile.
``6118. Form of certifications regarding the safety or reliability of
the nuclear weapons stockpile.
``6119. Nuclear test ban readiness program.
``6120. Requirements for specific request for new or modified nuclear
weapons.
``6121. Testing of nuclear weapons.
``6122. Manufacturing infrastructure for refabrication and certification
of nuclear weapons stockpile.
``6123. Acceleration of depleted uranium manufacturing processes.
``6124. Reports on critical difficulties at national security
laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities.
``6125. Selected acquisition reports and independent cost estimates and
reviews of certain programs and facilities.
``6126. Advice to President and Congress regarding safety, security, and
reliability of United States nuclear weapons stockpile.
``6127. Notification of certain regulations that impact the National
Nuclear Security Administration.
``6128. Plutonium pit production capacity.
``6129. Certification of completion of milestones with respect to
plutonium pit aging .
``6130. Authorization of workforce development and training partnership
programs within National Nuclear Security Administration.
``6131. Stockpile responsiveness program.
``6132. Long-term plan for meeting national security requirements for
unencumbered uranium.
``6133. Plan for domestic enrichment capability to satisfy Department of
Defense uranium requirements.
``6134. Incorporation of integrated surety architecture.
``6135. W93 nuclear warhead acquisition process.
``6136. Earned value management and technology readiness levels for life
extension programs.
``subchapter ii--tritium
``6141. Tritium production program.
``6142. Tritium recycling.
``6143. Modernization and consolidation of tritium recycling facilities.
``Chapter 603--Proliferation Matters
``6151. Authority to conduct program relating to fissile materials.
``6152. Completion of material protection, control, and accounting
activities in the Russian Federation.
``6153. Disposition of weapons-usable plutonium at Savannah River Site.
``6154. Disposition of surplus defense plutonium at Savannah River Site,
Aiken, South Carolina.
``6155. Acceleration of removal or security of fissile materials,
radiological materials, and related equipment at vulnerable
sites worldwide.
``6156. Acceleration of replacement of cesium blood irradiation sources.
``6157. International agreements on nuclear weapons data.
``6158. International agreements on information on radioactive
materials.
``6159. Defense nuclear nonproliferation management plan.
``6160. Information relating to certain defense nuclear nonproliferation
programs.
``6161. Annual Selected Acquisition Reports on certain hardware relating
to defense nuclear nonproliferation.
``Chapter 604--Defense Environmental Cleanup Matters
``subchapter i--defense environmental cleanup
``6171. Defense environmental cleanup account.
``6172. Classification of defense environmental cleanup as capital asset
projects or operations activities.
``6173. Requirement to develop future use plans for defense
environmental cleanup.
``6174. Future-years defense environmental cleanup plan.
``6175. Accelerated schedule for defense environmental cleanup
activities.
``6176. Defense environmental cleanup technology program.
``6177. Other programs relating to technology development.
``6178. Report on defense environmental cleanup expenditures.
``6179. Public participation in planning for defense environmental
cleanup.
``6180. Policy of Department of Energy regarding future defense
environmental management matters.
``6181. Estimation of costs of meeting defense environmental cleanup
milestones required by consent orders.
``6182. Public statement of environmental liabilities.
``subchapter ii--closure of facilities
``6191. Reports in connection with permanent closures of Department of
Energy defense nuclear facilities.
``6192. Defense site acceleration completion.
``6193. Sandia National Laboratories.
``6194. Plan for deactivation and decommissioning of nonoperational
defense nuclear facilities.
``subchapter iii--hanford reservation, washington
``6201. Safety measures for waste tanks at Hanford Nuclear Reservation.
``6202. Hanford waste tank cleanup program reforms.
``6203. River protection project.
``6204. Notification regarding air release of radioactive or hazardous
material.
``subchapter iv--savannah river site, south carolina
``6211. Accelerated schedule for isolating high-level nuclear waste at
the Defense Waste Processing Facility, Savannah River Site.
``6212. Multi-year plan for clean-up.
``6213. Continuation of processing, treatment, and disposal of legacy
nuclear materials.
``Chapter 605--Safeguards and Security Matters
``subchapter i--safeguards and security
``6221. Prohibition on international inspections of Department of Energy
facilities unless protection of restricted data is certified.
``6222. Restrictions on access to national security laboratories by
foreign visitors from sensitive countries.
``6223. Background investigations of certain personnel at Department of
Energy facilities.
``6224. Department of Energy counterintelligence polygraph program.
``6225. Notice to congressional committees of certain security and
counterintelligence failures within atomic energy defense
programs.
``6226. Annual report and certification on status of security of atomic
energy defense facilities.
``6227. Protection of certain nuclear facilities and assets from
unmanned aircraft.
``6228. Reporting on penetrations of networks of contractors and
subcontractors.
``subchapter ii--classified information
``6231. Review of certain documents before declassification and release.
``6232. Protection against inadvertent release of restricted data and
formerly restricted data.
``6233. Supplement to plan for declassification of restricted data and
formerly restricted data.
``6234. Protection of classified information during laboratory-to-
laboratory exchanges.
``6235. Identification in budget materials of amounts for
declassification activities and limitation on expenditures for
such activities.
``Chapter 606--Personnel Matters
``subchapter i--personnel management
``6241. Authority for appointment of certain scientific, engineering,
and technical personnel.
``6242. Whistleblower protection program.
``6243. Department of Energy defense nuclear facilities workforce
restructuring plan.
``6244. Authority to provide certificate of commendation to Department
of Energy and contractor employees for exemplary service in
stockpile stewardship and security.
``subchapter ii--education and training
``6251. Executive management training in Department of Energy.
``6252. Stockpile stewardship recruitment and training program.
``6253. Fellowship program for development of skills critical to the
nuclear security enterprise.
``subchapter iii--worker safety
``6261. Worker protection at nuclear weapons facilities.
``6262. Safety oversight and enforcement at defense nuclear facilities.
``6263. Program to monitor department of energy workers exposed to
hazardous and radioactive substances.
``6264. Programs for persons who may have been exposed to radiation
released from Hanford Nuclear Reservation.
``6265. Use of probabilistic risk assessment to ensure nuclear safety of
facilities of the Administration and the Office of
Environmental Management.
``6266. Notification of nuclear criticality and non-nuclear incidents.
``Chapter 607--Budget and Financial Management Matters
``subchapter i--recurring national security authorization provisions
``6271. Definitions.
``6272. Reprogramming.
``6273. Minor construction projects.
``6274. General plant projects.
``6275. Limits on construction projects.
``6276. Fund transfer authority.
``6277. Conceptual and construction design.
``6278. Authority for emergency planning, design, and construction
activities.
``6279. Scope of authority to carry out plant projects.
``6280. Availability of funds.
``6281. Transfer of defense environmental cleanup funds.
``6282. Transfer of weapons activities funds.
``6283. Funds available for all national security programs of the
Department of Energy.
``6284. Notification of cost overruns for certain Department of Energy
projects.
``6285. Life-cycle cost estimates of certain atomic energy defense
capital assets.
``6286. Use of best practices for capital asset projects and nuclear
weapon life extension programs.
``6287. Matters relating to critical decisions.
``6288. Unfunded priorities of the Administration.
``6289. Review of adequacy of nuclear weapons budget.
``6290. Improvements to cost estimates informing analyses of
alternatives.
``subchapter ii--penalties
``6301. Restriction on use of funds to pay penalties under environmental
laws.
``6302. Restriction on use of funds to pay penalties under Clean Air
Act.
``subchapter iii--other matters
``6311. Reports on financial balances for atomic energy defense
activities.
``6312. Independent acquisition project reviews of capital assets
acquisition projects.
``Chapter 608--Administrative Matters
``subchapter i--contracts
``6321. Costs not allowed under covered contracts.
``6322. Prohibition and report on bonuses to contractors operating
defense nuclear facilities.
``6323. Assessments of emergency preparedness of defense nuclear
facilities.
``6324. Contractor liability for injury or loss of property arising out
of atomic weapons testing programs.
``6325. Notice-and-wait requirement applicable to certain third-party
financing arrangements.
``6326. Publication of contractor performance evaluations leading to
award fees.
``6327. Enhanced procurement authority to manage supply chain risk.
``6328. Cost-benefit analyses for competition of management and
operating contracts.
``subchapter ii--research and development
``6331. Laboratory-directed research and development programs.
``6332. Laboratory-directed research and development.
``6333. Funding for laboratory directed research and development.
``6334. Charges to individual program, project, or activity.
``6335. Limitations on use of funds for laboratory directed research and
development purposes.
``6336. Report on use of funds for certain research and development
purposes.
``6337. Critical technology partnerships and cooperative research and
development centers.
``6338. University-based research collaboration program.
``6339. Limitation on establishing an enduring bioassurance program
within the administration.
``subchapter iii--facilities management
``6351. Transfers of real property at certain Department of Energy
facilities.
``6352. Engineering and manufacturing research, development, and
demonstration by managers of certain nuclear weapons
production facilities.
``6353. Activities at covered nuclear weapons facilities.
``6354. Pilot program relating to use of proceeds of disposal or
utilization of certain department of energy assets.
``6355. Department of Energy energy parks program.
``6356. Authority to use passenger carriers for contractor commuting.
``subchapter iv--other matters
``6361. Payment of costs of operation and maintenance of infrastructure
at Nevada National Security Site.
``6362. University-based defense nuclear policy collaboration program.
``CHAPTER 601--ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS
``Sec. 6101. Definitions
``Except as otherwise provided, in this subpart:
``(1) The term `Administration' means the National
Nuclear Security Administration.
``(2) The term `Administrator' means the
Administrator for Nuclear Security.
``(3) The term `classified information' means any
information that has been determined pursuant to
Executive Order No. 12333 of December 4, 1981 (50
U.S.C. 3001 note), Executive Order No. 12958 of April
17, 1995 (50 U.S.C. 3161 note), Executive Order No.
13526 of December 29, 2009 (50 U.S.C. 3161 note), or
successor orders, to require protection against
unauthorized disclosure and that is so designated.
``(4) The terms `defense nuclear facility' and
`Department of Energy defense nuclear facility' have
the meaning given the term `Department of Energy
defense nuclear facility' in section 318 of the Atomic
Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2286g).
``(5) The term `nuclear security enterprise' means
the physical facilities, technology, and human capital
of the national security laboratories and the nuclear
weapons production facilities.
``(6) The term `national security laboratory' means
any of the following:
``(A) Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los
Alamos, New Mexico.
``(B) Sandia National Laboratories,
Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Livermore,
California.
``(C) Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory,
Livermore, California.
``(7) The term `Nuclear Weapons Council' means the
Nuclear Weapons Council established by section 179.
``(8) The term `nuclear weapons production facility'
means any of the following:
``(A) The Kansas City National Security
Campus, Kansas City, Missouri.
``(B) The Pantex Plant, Amarillo, Texas.
``(C) The Y-12 National Security Complex, Oak
Ridge, Tennessee.
``(D) The Savannah River Site, Aiken, South
Carolina.
``(E) The Nevada National Security Site,
Nevada.
``(F) Any facility of the Department of
Energy that the Secretary of Energy, in
consultation with the Administrator and
Congress, determines to be consistent with the
mission of the Administration.
``(9) The term `Restricted Data' has the meaning
given such term in section 11 y. of the Atomic Energy
Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2014(y)).
``Sec. 6102. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program
``The provisions of Executive Order Numbered 12344, dated
February 1, 1982, pertaining to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion
Program, shall remain in force until changed by law.
``Sec. 6103. Management structure for nuclear security enterprise
``(a) In General.--The Administrator shall establish a
management structure for the nuclear security enterprise in
accordance with the National Nuclear Security Administration
Act (50 U.S.C. 2401 et seq.).
``(b) National Nuclear Security Administration Council.--
``(1) The Administrator shall establish a council to
be known as the `National Nuclear Security
Administration Council'. The Council may advise the
Administrator on--
``(A) scientific and technical issues
relating to policy matters;
``(B) operational concerns;
``(C) strategic planning;
``(D) the development of priorities relating
to the mission and operations of the
Administration and the nuclear security
enterprise; and
``(E) such other matters as the Administrator
determines appropriate.
``(2) The Council shall be composed of the directors
of the national security laboratories and the nuclear
weapons production facilities.
``(3) The Council may provide the Administrator or
the Secretary of Energy recommendations--
``(A) for improving the governance,
management, effectiveness, and efficiency of
the Administration; and
``(B) relating to any other matter in
accordance with paragraph (1).
``(4) Not later than 60 days after the date on which
any recommendation under paragraph (3) is received, the
Administrator or the Secretary, as the case may be,
shall respond to the Council with respect to whether
such recommendation will be implemented and the
reasoning for implementing or not implementing such
recommendation.
``(c) Rule of Construction.--This section may not be
construed as affecting the authority of the Secretary of
Energy, in carrying out national security programs, with
respect to the management, planning, and oversight of the
Administration or as affecting the delegation by the Secretary
of authority to carry out such activities, as set forth under
subsection (a) of section 4102 of the Atomic Energy Defense Act
(50 U.S.C. 2512) as it existed before the date of the enactment
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013
(Public Law 112-239; 126 Stat. 2169).
``Sec. 6104. Monitoring of industrial base for nuclear weapons
components, subsystems, and materials
``(a) Designation of Official.--Not later than March 1, 2021,
the Administrator shall designate a senior official within the
Administration to be responsible for monitoring the industrial
base that supports the nuclear weapons components, subsystems,
and materials of the Administration, including--
``(1) the consistent monitoring of the current status
of the industrial base;
``(2) tracking of industrial base issues over time;
and
``(3) proactively identifying gaps or risks in
specific areas relating to the industrial base.
``(b) Provision of Resources.--The Administrator shall ensure
that the official designated under subsection (a) is provided
with resources sufficient to conduct the monitoring required by
that subsection.
``(c) Consultations.--The Administrator, acting through the
official designated under subsection (a), shall, to the extent
practicable and beneficial, in conducting the monitoring
required by that subsection, consult with--
``(1) officials of the Department of Defense who are
members of the Nuclear Weapons Council established
under section 179;
``(2) officials of the Department of Defense
responsible for the defense industrial base; and
``(3) other components of the Department of Energy
that rely on similar components, subsystems, or
materials.
``(d) Briefings.--
``(1) Initial briefing.--Not later than April 1,
2021, the Administrator shall provide to the Committees
on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a briefing on the designation of the
official required by subsection (a), including on--
``(A) the responsibilities assigned to that
official; and
``(B) the plan for providing that official
with resources sufficient to conduct the
monitoring required by subsection (a).
``(2) Subsequent briefings.--Not later than April 1,
2022, and annually thereafter through 2024, the
Administrator shall provide to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives
a briefing on activities carried out under this section
that includes an assessment of the progress made by the
official designated under subsection (a) in conducting
the monitoring required by that subsection.
``(e) Reports.--The Administrator, acting through the
official designated under subsection (a), shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives, contemporaneously with each briefing required
by subsection (d)(2), a report--
``(1) identifying actual or potential risks to or
specific gaps in any element of the industrial base
that supports the nuclear weapons components,
subsystems, or materials of the Administration;
``(2) describing the actions the Administration is
taking to further assess, characterize, and prioritize
such risks and gaps;
``(3) describing mitigating actions, if any, the
Administration has underway or planned to mitigate any
such risks or gaps;
``(4) setting forth the anticipated timelines and
resources needed for such mitigating actions; and
``(5) describing the nature of any coordination with
or burden sharing by other departments or agencies of
the Federal Government or the private sector to address
such risks and gaps.
``Sec. 6105. Common financial reporting system for the nuclear security
enterprise
``(a) In General.--By not later than four years after the
date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328), the Administrator
shall, in consultation with the National Nuclear Security
Administration Council established by section 6103, complete,
to the extent practicable, the implementation of a common
financial reporting system for the nuclear security enterprise.
``(b) Elements.--The common financial reporting system
implemented pursuant to subsection (a) shall include the
following:
``(1) Common data reporting requirements for work
performed using funds of the Administration, including
reporting of financial data by standardized labor
categories, labor hours, functional elements, and cost
elements.
``(2) A common work breakdown structure for the
Administration that aligns contractor work breakdown
structures with the budget structure of the
Administration.
``(3) Definitions and methodologies for identifying
and reporting costs for programs of records and base
capabilities within the Administration.
``(4) A capability to leverage, where appropriate,
the Defense Cost Analysis Resource Center of the Office
of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation of the
Department of Defense using historical costing data by
the Administration.
``(c) Reports.--
``(1) In general.--Not later than March 1, 2017, and
annually thereafter, the Administrator shall, in
consultation with the National Nuclear Security
Administration Council, submit to the congressional
defense committees a report on progress of the
Administration toward implementing a common financial
reporting system for the nuclear security enterprise as
required by subsection (a).
``(2) Report.--Each report under this subsection
shall include the following:
``(A) A summary of activities,
accomplishments, challenges, benefits, and
costs related to the implementation of a common
financial reporting system for the nuclear
security enterprise during the year preceding
the year in which such report is submitted.
``(B) A summary of planned activities in
connection with the implementation of a common
financial reporting system for the nuclear
security enterprise in the year in which such
report is submitted.
``(C) A description of any anticipated
modifications to the schedule for implementing
a common financial reporting system for the
nuclear security enterprise, including an
update on possible risks, challenges, and costs
related to such implementation.
``(3) Termination.--No report is required under this
subsection after the completion of the implementation
of a common financial reporting system for the nuclear
security enterprise.
``Sec. 6106. Restriction on licensing requirement for certain defense
activities and facilities
``None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by the
Department of Energy National Security and Military
Applications of Nuclear Energy Authorization Act of 1981
(Public Law 96-540; 94 Stat. 3197) or any other Act may be used
for any purpose related to licensing of any defense activity or
facility of the Department of Energy by the Nuclear Regulatory
Commission.
``Sec. 6107. Establishment of Center for Security Technology, Analysis,
Response, and Testing
``(a) Establishment.--The Administrator for Nuclear Security
shall establish within the nuclear security enterprise a Center
for Security Technology, Analysis, Response, and Testing.
``(b) Duties.--The center established under subsection (a)
shall carry out the following:
``(1) Provide to the Administrator, the Chief of
Defense Nuclear Security, and the management and
operating contractors of the nuclear security
enterprise a wide range of objective expertise on
security technologies, systems, analysis, testing, and
response forces.
``(2) Assist the Administrator in developing
standards, requirements, analysis methods, and testing
criteria with respect to security.
``(3) Collect, analyze, and distribute lessons
learned with respect to security.
``(4) Support inspections and oversight activities
with respect to security.
``(5) Promote professional development and training
for security professionals.
``(6) Provide for advance and bulk procurement for
security-related acquisitions that affect multiple
facilities of the nuclear security enterprise.
``(7) Advocate for continual improvement and security
excellence throughout the nuclear security enterprise.
``(8) Such other duties as the Administrator may
assign.
``CHAPTER 602--NUCLEAR WEAPONS STOCKPILE MATTERS
``SUBCHAPTER I--STOCKPILE STEWARDSHIP AND WEAPONS PRODUCTION
``Sec. 6111. Stockpile stewardship program
``(a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Energy, acting through
the Administrator, shall establish a stewardship program to
ensure--
``(1) the preservation of the core intellectual and
technical competencies of the United States in nuclear
weapons, including weapons design, system integration,
manufacturing, security, use control, reliability
assessment, and certification; and
``(2) that the nuclear weapons stockpile is safe,
secure, and reliable without the use of underground
nuclear weapons testing.
``(b) Program Elements.--The program shall include the
following:
``(1) An increased level of effort for the
construction of new facilities and the modernization of
existing facilities with production and manufacturing
capabilities that are necessary to support the
deterrence of strategic attacks against the United
States by maintaining and enhancing the performance,
reliability, and security of the United States nuclear
weapons stockpile, including--
``(A) the nuclear weapons production
facilities; and
``(B) production and manufacturing
capabilities resident in the national security
laboratories.
``(2) Support for advanced computational capabilities
to enhance the simulation and modeling capabilities of
the United States with respect to the performance over
time of nuclear weapons.
``(3) Support for above-ground experimental programs,
such as hydrotesting, high-energy lasers, inertial
confinement fusion, plasma physics, and materials
research.
``(4) Support for the modernization of facilities and
projects that contribute to the experimental
capabilities of the United States that support the
sustainment and modernization of the United States
nuclear weapons stockpile and the capabilities required
to assess nuclear weapons effects.
``(5) Support for the use of, and experiments
facilitated by, the advanced experimental facilities of
the United States, including--
``(A) the National Ignition Facility at
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory;
``(B) the Dual Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic
Test Facility at Los Alamos National
Laboratory;
``(C) the Z Machine at Sandia National
Laboratories; and
``(D) the experimental facilities at the
Nevada National Security Site.
``Sec. 6112. Portfolio management framework for National Nuclear
Security Administration
``(a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81), the Administrator shall--
``(1) in consultation with the Nuclear Weapons
Council established under section 179, develop and
implement a portfolio management framework for the
nuclear security enterprise that--
``(A) defines the Administration's portfolio
of nuclear weapons stockpile and infrastructure
maintenance and modernization programs;
``(B) establishes a portfolio governance
structure, including portfolio-level selection
criteria, prioritization criteria, and
performance metrics;
``(C) outlines the approach of the
Administration to managing that portfolio; and
``(D) incorporates the leading practices
identified by the Comptroller General of the
United States in the report titled ``Nuclear
Security Enterprise: NNSA Should Use Portfolio
Management Leading Practices to Support
Modernization Efforts'' (GAO-21-398) and dated
June 2021; and
``(2) complete an integrated, comprehensive
assessment of the portfolio management capabilities
required to execute the weapons activities portfolio of
the Administration.
``(b) Briefing Requirement.--Not later than June 1, 2022, the
Administrator shall provide to the congressional defense
committees a briefing on--
``(1) the progress of the Administrator in developing
the framework described in paragraph (1) of subsection
(a) and completing the assessment required by paragraph
(2) of that subsection; and
``(2) the plans of the Administrator for implementing
the recommendations of the Comptroller General in the
report referred to in paragraph (1)(D) of that
subsection.
``Sec. 6113. Stockpile stewardship criteria
``(a) Requirement for Criteria.--The Secretary of Energy
shall develop clear and specific criteria for judging whether
the science-based tools being used by the Department of Energy
for determining the safety and reliability of the nuclear
weapons stockpile are performing in a manner that will provide
an adequate degree of certainty that the stockpile is safe and
reliable.
``(b) Coordination With Secretary of Defense.--The Secretary
of Energy, in developing the criteria required by subsection
(a), shall coordinate with the Secretary of Defense.
``Sec. 6114. Nuclear weapons stockpile stewardship, management, and
responsiveness plan
``(a) Plan Requirement.--The Administrator, in consultation
with the Secretary of Defense and other appropriate officials
of the departments and agencies of the Federal Government,
shall develop and annually update a plan for sustaining the
nuclear weapons stockpile. The plan shall cover, at a minimum,
stockpile stewardship, stockpile management, stockpile
responsiveness, stockpile surveillance, program direction,
infrastructure modernization, human capital, and nuclear test
readiness. The plan shall be consistent with the programmatic
and technical requirements of the most recent annual Nuclear
Weapons Stockpile Memorandum.
``(b) Submissions to Congress.--
``(1) In accordance with subsection (c), not later
than March 15 of each even-numbered year, the
Administrator shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a summary of the plan developed under
subsection (a).
``(2) In accordance with subsection (d), not later
than March 15 of each odd-numbered year, the
Administrator shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a detailed report on the plan developed
under subsection (a).
``(3) The summaries and reports required by this
subsection shall be submitted in unclassified form, but
may include a classified annex.
``(c) Elements of Biennial Plan Summary.--Each summary of the
plan submitted under subsection (b)(1) shall include, at a
minimum, the following:
``(1) A summary of the status of the nuclear weapons
stockpile, including the number and age of warheads
(including both active and inactive) for each warhead
type.
``(2) A summary of the status, plans, budgets, and
schedules for warhead life extension programs and any
other programs to modify, update, or replace warhead
types.
``(3) A summary of the methods and information used
to determine that the nuclear weapons stockpile is safe
and reliable, as well as the relationship of science-
based tools to the collection and interpretation of
such information.
``(4) A summary of the status of the nuclear security
enterprise, including programs and plans for
infrastructure modernization and retention of human
capital, as well as associated budgets and schedules.
``(5) A summary of the status, plans, and budgets for
carrying out the stockpile responsiveness program under
section 6131.
``(6) A summary of the plan regarding the research
and development, deployment, and lifecycle sustainment
of technologies described in subsection (d)(7).
``(7) A summary of the assessment under subsection
(d)(8) regarding the execution of programs with current
and projected budgets and any associated risks.
``(8) Identification of any modifications or updates
to the plan since the previous summary or detailed
report was submitted under subsection (b).
``(9) Such other information as the Administrator
considers appropriate.
``(d) Elements of Biennial Detailed Report.--Each detailed
report on the plan submitted under subsection (b)(2) shall
include, at a minimum, the following:
``(1) With respect to stockpile stewardship,
stockpile management, and stockpile responsiveness--
``(A) the status of the nuclear weapons
stockpile, including the number and age of
warheads (including both active and inactive)
for each warhead type;
``(B) for each five-year period occurring
during the period beginning on the date of the
report and ending on the date that is 20 years
after the date of the report--
``(i) the planned number of nuclear
warheads (including active and
inactive) for each warhead type in the
nuclear weapons stockpile; and
``(ii) the past and projected future
total lifecycle cost of each type of
nuclear weapon;
``(C) the status, plans, budgets, and
schedules for warhead life extension programs
and any other programs to modify, update, or
replace warhead types;
``(D) a description of the process by which
the Administrator assesses the lifetimes, and
requirements for life extension or replacement,
of the nuclear and non-nuclear components of
the warheads (including active and inactive
warheads) in the nuclear weapons stockpile;
``(E) a description of the process used in
recertifying the safety, security, and
reliability of each warhead type in the nuclear
weapons stockpile;
``(F) any concerns of the Administrator that
would affect the ability of the Administrator
to recertify the safety, security, or
reliability of warheads in the nuclear weapons
stockpile (including active and inactive
warheads);
``(G) mechanisms to provide for the
manufacture, maintenance, and modernization of
each warhead type in the nuclear weapons
stockpile, as needed;
``(H) mechanisms to expedite the collection
of information necessary for carrying out the
stockpile management program required by
section 6116, including information relating to
the aging of materials and components, new
manufacturing techniques, and the replacement
or substitution of materials;
``(I) mechanisms to ensure the appropriate
assignment of roles and missions for each
national security laboratory and nuclear
weapons production facility, including
mechanisms for allocation of workload,
mechanisms to ensure the carrying out of
appropriate modernization activities, and
mechanisms to ensure the retention of skilled
personnel;
``(J) mechanisms to ensure that each national
security laboratory has full and complete
access to all weapons data to enable a rigorous
peer-review process to support the annual
assessment of the condition of the nuclear
weapons stockpile required under section 6117;
``(K) mechanisms for allocating funds for
activities under the stockpile management
program required by section 6116, including
allocations of funds by weapon type and
facility;
``(L) for each of the five fiscal years
following the fiscal year in which the report
is submitted, an identification of the funds
needed to carry out the program required under
section 6116;
``(M) the status, plans, activities, budgets,
and schedules for carrying out the stockpile
responsiveness program under section 6131;
``(N) for each of the five fiscal years
following the fiscal year in which the report
is submitted, an identification of the funds
needed to carry out the program required under
section 6131; and
``(O) as required, when assessing and
developing prototype nuclear weapons of foreign
countries, a report from the directors of the
national security laboratories on the need and
plan for such assessment and development that
includes separate comments on the plan from the
Secretary of Energy and the Director of
National Intelligence.
``(2) With respect to science-based tools--
``(A) a description of the information needed
to determine that the nuclear weapons stockpile
is safe and reliable;
``(B) for each science-based tool used to
collect information described in subparagraph
(A), the relationship between such tool and
such information and the effectiveness of such
tool in providing such information based on the
criteria developed pursuant to section 6113(a);
and
``(C) the criteria developed under section
6113(a) (including any updates to such
criteria).
``(3) An assessment of the stockpile stewardship
program under section 6111(a) by the Administrator, in
consultation with the directors of the national
security laboratories, which shall set forth--
``(A) an identification and description of--
``(i) any key technical challenges to
the stockpile stewardship program; and
``(ii) the strategies to address such
challenges without the use of nuclear
testing;
``(B) a strategy for using the science-based
tools (including advanced simulation and
computing capabilities) of each national
security laboratory to ensure that the nuclear
weapons stockpile is safe, secure, and reliable
without the use of nuclear testing;
``(C) an assessment of the science-based
tools (including advanced simulation and
computing capabilities) of each national
security laboratory that exist at the time of
the assessment compared with the science-based
tools expected to exist during the period
covered by the future-years nuclear security
program; and
``(D) an assessment of the core scientific
and technical competencies required to achieve
the objectives of the stockpile stewardship
program and other weapons activities and
weapons-related activities of the
Administration, including--
``(i) the number of scientists,
engineers, and technicians, by
discipline, required to maintain such
competencies; and
``(ii) a description of any shortage
of such individuals that exists at the
time of the assessment compared with
any shortage expected to exist during
the period covered by the future-years
nuclear security program.
``(4) With respect to the nuclear security
infrastructure--
``(A) a description of the modernization and
refurbishment measures the Administrator
determines necessary to meet the requirements
prescribed in--
``(i) the national security strategy
of the United States as set forth in
the most recent national security
strategy report of the President under
section 108 of the National Security
Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3043) if such
strategy has been submitted as of the
date of the plan;
``(ii) the most recent national
defense strategy as of the date of the
plan; and
``(iii) the most recent Nuclear
Posture Review as of the date of the
plan;
``(B) a schedule for implementing the
measures described under subparagraph (A)
during the 10-year period following the date of
the plan;
``(C) the estimated levels of annual funds
the Administrator determines necessary to carry
out the measures described under subparagraph
(A), including a discussion of the criteria,
evidence, and strategies on which such
estimated levels of annual funds are based; and
``(D)(i) a description of--
``(I) the metrics (based on industry
best practices) used by the
Administrator to determine the
infrastructure deferred maintenance and
repair needs of the nuclear security
enterprise; and
``(II) the percentage of replacement
plant value being spent on maintenance
and repair needs of the nuclear
security enterprise; and
``(ii) an explanation of whether the annual
spending on such needs complies with the
recommendation of the National Research Council
of the National Academies of Sciences,
Engineering, and Medicine that such spending be
in an amount equal to four percent of the
replacement plant value, and, if not, the
reasons for such noncompliance and a plan for
how the Administrator will ensure facilities of
the nuclear security enterprise are being
properly sustained.
``(5) With respect to the nuclear test readiness of
the United States--
``(A) an estimate of the period of time that
would be necessary for the Administrator to
conduct an underground test of a nuclear weapon
once directed by the President to conduct such
a test;
``(B) a description of the level of test
readiness that the Administrator, in
consultation with the Secretary of Defense,
determines to be appropriate;
``(C) a list and description of the workforce
skills and capabilities that are essential to
carrying out an underground nuclear test at the
Nevada National Security Site;
``(D) a list and description of the
infrastructure and physical plants that are
essential to carrying out an underground
nuclear test at the Nevada National Security
Site; and
``(E) an assessment of the readiness status
of the skills and capabilities described in
subparagraph (C) and the infrastructure and
physical plants described in subparagraph (D).
``(6) A strategy for the integrated management of
plutonium for stockpile and stockpile stewardship needs
over a 20-year period that includes the following:
``(A) An assessment of the baseline science
issues necessary to understand plutonium aging
under static and dynamic conditions under
manufactured and nonmanufactured plutonium
geometries.
``(B) An assessment of scientific and testing
instrumentation for plutonium at elemental and
bulk conditions.
``(C) An assessment of manufacturing and
handling technology for plutonium and plutonium
components.
``(D) An assessment of computational models
of plutonium performance under static and
dynamic loading, including manufactured and
nonmanufactured conditions.
``(E) An identification of any capability
gaps with respect to the assessments described
in subparagraphs (A) through (D).
``(F) An estimate of costs relating to the
issues, instrumentation, technology, and models
described in subparagraphs (A) through (D) over
the period covered by the future-years nuclear
security program under section 3253 of the
National Nuclear Security Administration Act
(50 U.S.C. 2453).
``(G) An estimate of the cost of eliminating
the capability gaps identified under
subparagraph (E) over the period covered by the
future-years nuclear security program.
``(H) Such other items as the Administrator
considers important for the integrated
management of plutonium for stockpile and
stockpile stewardship needs.
``(7) A plan for the research and development,
deployment, and lifecycle sustainment of the
technologies employed within the nuclear security
enterprise to address physical and cyber security
threats during the five fiscal years following the date
of the report, together with--
``(A) for each site in the nuclear security
enterprise, a description of the technologies
deployed to address the physical and
cybersecurity threats posed to that site;
``(B) for each site and for the nuclear
security enterprise, the methods used by the
Administration to establish priorities among
investments in physical and cybersecurity
technologies; and
``(C) a detailed description of how the funds
identified for each program element specified
pursuant to paragraph (1) in the budget for the
Administration for each fiscal year during that
five-fiscal-year period will help carry out
that plan.
``(8) An assessment of whether the programs described
by the report can be executed with current and
projected budgets and any associated risks.
``(9) Identification of any modifications or updates
to the plan since the previous summary or detailed
report was submitted under subsection (b).
``(e) Nuclear Weapons Council Assessment.--
``(1) For each detailed report on the plan submitted
under subsection (b)(2), the Nuclear Weapons Council
shall conduct an assessment that includes the
following:
``(A) An analysis of the plan, including--
``(i) whether the plan supports the
requirements of the national security
strategy of the United States referred
to in subsection (d)(4)(A)(i), the most
recent the national defense strategy,
and the most recent Nuclear Posture
Review;
``(ii) whether the modernization and
refurbishment measures described under
subparagraph (A) of subsection (d)(4)
and the schedule described under
subparagraph (B) of such subsection are
adequate to support such requirements;
and
``(iii) whether the plan supports the
stockpile responsiveness program under
section 6131 in a manner that meets the
objectives of such program and an
identification of any improvements that
may be made to the plan to better carry
out such program.
``(B) An analysis of whether the plan
adequately addresses the requirements for
infrastructure recapitalization of the
facilities of the nuclear security enterprise.
``(C) If the Nuclear Weapons Council
determines that the plan does not adequately
support modernization and refurbishment
requirements under subparagraph (A) or the
nuclear security enterprise facilities
infrastructure recapitalization requirements
under subparagraph (B), a risk assessment with
respect to--
``(i) supporting the annual
certification of the nuclear weapons
stockpile; and
``(ii) maintaining the long-term
safety, security, and reliability of
the nuclear weapons stockpile.
``(2) Not later than 180 days after the date on which
the Administrator submits the plan under subsection
(b)(2), the Nuclear Weapons Council shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report detailing the
assessment required under paragraph (1).
``(f) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `budget', with respect to a fiscal
year, means the budget for that fiscal year that is
submitted to Congress by the President under section
1105(a) of title 31.
``(2) The term `future-years nuclear security
program' means the program required by section 3253 of
the National Nuclear Security Administration Act (50
U.S.C. 2453).
``(3) The term `national defense strategy' means the
review of the defense programs and policies of the
United States that is carried out every four years
under section 113(g).
``(4) The term `nuclear security budget materials',
with respect to a fiscal year, means the materials
submitted to Congress by the Administrator in support
of the budget for that fiscal year.
``(5) The term `weapons activities' means each
activity within the budget category of weapons
activities in the budget of the Administration.
``(6) The term `weapons-related activities' means
each activity under the Department of Energy that
involves nuclear weapons, nuclear weapons technology,
or fissile or radioactive materials, including
activities related to--
``(A) nuclear nonproliferation;
``(B) nuclear forensics;
``(C) nuclear intelligence;
``(D) nuclear safety; and
``(E) nuclear incident response.
``Sec. 6115. Major warhead refurbishment program
``In fiscal year 2015 and subsequent fiscal years, the
Secretary of Energy shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report, on each major warhead refurbishment
program that reaches the Phase 6.3 milestone, that provides an
analysis of alternatives. Such report shall include--
``(1) a full description of alternatives considered
prior to the award of Phase 6.3;
``(2) a comparison of the costs and benefits of each
of those alternatives, to include an analysis of trade-
offs among cost, schedule, and performance objectives
against each alternative considered;
``(3) identification of the cost and risk of critical
technology elements associated with each alternative,
including technology maturity, integration risk,
manufacturing feasibility, and demonstration needs;
``(4) identification of the cost and risk of
additional capital asset and infrastructure
capabilities required to support production and
certification of each alternative;
``(5) a comparative analysis of the risks, costs, and
scheduling needs for any military requirement intended
to enhance warhead safety, security, or
maintainability, including any requirement to
consolidate and/or integrate warhead systems or mods as
compared to at least one other feasible refurbishment
alternative the Nuclear Weapons Council considers
appropriate; and
``(6) a life-cycle cost estimate for the alternative
selected that details the overall cost, scope, and
schedule planning assumptions.
``Sec. 6116. Stockpile management program
``(a) Program Required.--The Secretary of Energy, acting
through the Administrator and in consultation with the
Secretary of Defense, shall carry out a program, in support of
the stockpile stewardship program, to provide for the effective
management, modernization, and replacement, as required, of the
weapons in the nuclear weapons stockpile. The program shall
have the following objectives:
``(1) To enhance the performance and reliability of
the nuclear weapons stockpile of the United States.
``(2) To further reduce the likelihood of the
resumption of underground nuclear weapons testing.
``(3) To maintain the safety and security of the
nuclear weapons stockpile.
``(4) To optimize the future size of the nuclear
weapons stockpile.
``(5) To reduce the risk of an accidental detonation
of an element of the stockpile.
``(6) To reduce the risk of an element of the
stockpile being used by a person or entity hostile to
the United States, its vital interests, or its allies.
``(b) Program Limitations.--In carrying out the stockpile
management program under subsection (a), the Secretary of
Energy shall ensure that--
``(1) any changes made to the stockpile shall be
consistent with the objectives identified in subsection
(a);
``(2) any changes made to the stockpile consistent
with the objectives identified in subsection (a) are
carried out in a cost effective manner; and
``(3) any such changes made to the stockpile shall--
``(A) be well understood and certifiable
without the need to resume underground nuclear
weapons testing;
``(B) use the design, certification, and
production expertise resident in the nuclear
security enterprise to fulfill current mission
requirements of the existing stockpile; and
``(C) develop future generations of design,
certification, and production expertise in the
nuclear security enterprise to support the
fulfillment of mission requirements of the
future stockpile.
``(c) Program Budget.--In accordance with the requirements
under section 6120, for each budget submitted by the President
to Congress under section 1105 of title 31, the amounts
requested for the program under this section shall be clearly
identified in the budget justification materials submitted to
Congress in support of that budget.
``Sec. 6117. Annual assessments and reports to the President and
Congress regarding the condition of the United
States nuclear weapons stockpile
``(a) Annual Assessments Required.--For each nuclear weapon
type in the stockpile of the United States, each official
specified in subsection (b) on an annual basis shall, to the
extent such official is directly responsible for the safety,
reliability, performance, or military effectiveness of that
nuclear weapon type, complete an assessment of the safety,
reliability, performance, or military effectiveness (as the
case may be) of that nuclear weapon type.
``(b) Covered Officials.--The officials referred to in
subsection (a) are the following:
``(1) The head of each national security laboratory.
``(2) The Commander of the United States Strategic
Command.
``(c) Dual Validation Teams in Support of Assessments.--In
support of the assessments required by subsection (a), the
Administrator may establish teams, known as `dual validation
teams', to provide each national security laboratory
responsible for weapons design with independent evaluations of
the condition of each warhead for which such laboratory has
lead responsibility. A dual validation team established by the
Administrator shall--
``(1) be comprised of weapons experts from the
laboratory that does not have lead responsibility for
fielding the warhead being evaluated;
``(2) have access to all surveillance and underground
test data for all stockpile systems for use in the
independent evaluations;
``(3) use all relevant available data to conduct
independent calculations; and
``(4) pursue independent experiments to support the
independent evaluations.
``(d) Use of Teams of Experts for Assessments.--The head of
each national security laboratory shall establish and use one
or more teams of experts, known as `red teams', to assist in
the assessments required by subsection (a). Each such team
shall include experts from both of the other national security
laboratories. Each such team for a national security laboratory
shall--
``(1) review both the matters covered by the
assessments under subsection (a) performed by the head
of that laboratory and any independent evaluations
conducted by a dual validation team under subsection
(c);
``(2) subject such matters to challenge; and
``(3) submit the results of such review and
challenge, together with the findings and
recommendations of such team with respect to such
review and challenge, to the head of that laboratory.
``(e) Report on Assessments.--Not later than December 1 of
each year, each official specified in subsection (b) shall
submit to the Secretary concerned, and to the Nuclear Weapons
Council, a report on the assessments that such official was
required by subsection (a) to complete. The report shall
include the following:
``(1) The results of each such assessment.
``(2)(A) Such official's determination as to whether
or not one or more underground nuclear tests are
necessary to resolve any issues identified in the
assessments and, if so--
``(i) an identification of the specific
underground nuclear tests that are necessary to
resolve such issues; and
``(ii) a discussion of why options other than
an underground nuclear test are not available
or would not resolve such issues.
``(B) An identification of the specific underground
nuclear tests which, while not necessary, might have
value in resolving any such issues and a discussion of
the anticipated value of conducting such tests.
``(C) Such official's determination as to the
readiness of the United States to conduct the
underground nuclear tests identified under
subparagraphs (A)(i) and (B), if directed by the
President to do so.
``(3) In the case of a report submitted by the head
of a national security laboratory--
``(A) a concise statement regarding the
adequacy of the science-based tools and
methods, including with respect to cyber
assurance, being used to determine the matters
covered by the assessments;
``(B) a concise statement regarding the
adequacy of the tools and methods employed by
the manufacturing infrastructure required by
section 6122 to identify and fix any inadequacy
with respect to the matters covered by the
assessments, and the confidence of the head in
such tools and methods;
``(C) a concise summary of the findings and
recommendations of any teams under subsection
(d) that relate to the assessments, together
with a discussion of those findings and
recommendations;
``(D) a concise summary of the results of any
independent evaluation conducted by a dual
validation team under subsection (c); and
``(E) a concise summary of any significant
finding investigations initiated or active
during the previous year for which the head of
the national security laboratory has full or
partial responsibility.
``(4) In the case of a report submitted by the
Commander of the United States Strategic Command--
``(A) a discussion of the relative merits of
other nuclear weapon types (if any), or
compensatory measures (if any) that could be
taken, that could enable accomplishment of the
missions of the nuclear weapon types to which
the assessments relate, should such assessments
identify any deficiency with respect to such
nuclear weapon types;
``(B) a summary of all major assembly
releases in place as of the date of the report
for the active and inactive nuclear weapon
stockpiles; and
``(C) the views of the Commander on the
stockpile responsiveness program under section
6131, the activities conducted under such
program, and any suggestions to improve such
program.
``(5) An identification and discussion of any matter
having an adverse effect on the capability of the
official submitting the report to accurately determine
the matters covered by the assessments.
``(f) Submittals to the President and Congress.--
``(1) Not later than February 1 of each year, the
Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Energy shall
submit to the President--
``(A) each report, without change, submitted
to either Secretary under subsection (e) during
the preceding year;
``(B) any comments that the Secretaries
individually or jointly consider appropriate
with respect to each such report;
``(C) the conclusions that the Secretaries
individually or jointly reach as to the safety,
reliability, performance, and military
effectiveness of the nuclear weapons stockpile
of the United States; and
``(D) any other information that the
Secretaries individually or jointly consider
appropriate.
``(2) Not later than March 15 of each year, the
President shall forward to Congress the matters
received by the President under paragraph (1) for that
year, together with any comments the President
considers appropriate.
``(3) If the President does not forward to Congress
the matters required under paragraph (2) by the date
required by such paragraph, the officials specified in
subsection (b) shall provide a briefing to the
congressional defense committees not later than March
30 on the report such officials submitted to the
Secretary concerned under subsection (e).
``(g) Classified Form.--Each submittal under subsection (f)
shall be in classified form only, with the classification level
required for each portion of such submittal marked
appropriately.
``(h) Definition.--In this section, the term `Secretary
concerned' means--
``(1) the Secretary of Energy, with respect to
matters concerning the Department of Energy; and
``(2) the Secretary of Defense, with respect to
matters concerning the Department of Defense.
``Sec. 6118. Form of certifications regarding the safety or reliability
of the nuclear weapons stockpile
``Any certification submitted to the President by the
Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of Energy regarding
confidence in the safety or reliability of a nuclear weapon
type in the United States nuclear weapons stockpile shall be
submitted in classified form only.
``Sec. 6119. Nuclear test ban readiness program
``(a) Establishment of Program.--The Secretary of Energy
shall establish and support a program to assure that the United
States is in a position to maintain the reliability, safety,
and continued deterrent effect of its stockpile of existing
nuclear weapons designs in the event that a low-threshold or
comprehensive ban on nuclear explosives testing is negotiated
and ratified within the framework agreed to by the United
States and the Russian Federation.
``(b) Purposes of Program.--The purposes of the program under
subsection (a) shall be the following:
``(1) To assure that the United States maintains a
vigorous program of stockpile inspection and non-
explosive testing so that, if a low-threshold or
comprehensive test ban is entered into, the United
States remains able to detect and identify potential
problems in stockpile reliability and safety in
existing designs of nuclear weapons.
``(2) To assure that the specific materials,
components, processes, and personnel needed for the
remanufacture of existing nuclear weapons or the
substitution of alternative nuclear warheads are
available to support such remanufacture or substitution
if such action becomes necessary in order to satisfy
reliability and safety requirements under a low-
threshold or comprehensive test ban agreement.
``(3) To assure that a vigorous program of research
in areas related to nuclear weapons science and
engineering is supported so that, if a low-threshold or
comprehensive test ban agreement is entered into, the
United States is able to maintain a base of technical
knowledge about nuclear weapons design and nuclear
weapons effects.
``(c) Conduct of Program.--The Secretary of Energy shall
carry out the program provided for in subsection (a). The
program shall be carried out with the participation of
representatives of the Department of Defense, the nuclear
weapons production facilities, and the national security
laboratories.
``Sec. 6120. Requirements for specific request for new or modified
nuclear weapons
``(a) Requirement for Request for Funds for Development.--
``(1) In any fiscal year after fiscal year 2002 in
which the Secretary of Energy plans to carry out
activities described in paragraph (2) relating to the
development of a new nuclear weapon or modified nuclear
weapon beyond phase 2 or phase 6.2 (as the case may be)
of the nuclear weapon acquisition process, the
Secretary--
``(A) shall specifically request funds for
such activities in the budget of the President
for that fiscal year under section 1105(a) of
title 31; and
``(B) may carry out such activities only if
amounts are authorized to be appropriated for
such activities by an Act of Congress
consistent with section 660 of the Department
of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7270).
``(2) The activities described in this paragraph are
as follows:
``(A) The conduct, or provision for conduct,
of research and development for the production
of a new nuclear weapon by the United States.
``(B) The conduct, or provision for conduct,
of engineering or manufacturing to carry out
the production of a new nuclear weapon by the
United States.
``(C) The conduct, or provision for conduct,
of research and development for the production
of a modified nuclear weapon by the United
States.
``(D) The conduct, or provision for conduct,
of engineering or manufacturing to carry out
the production of a modified nuclear weapon by
the United States.
``(b) Budget Request Format.--In a request for funds under
subsection (a), the Secretary shall include a dedicated line
item for each activity described in subsection (a)(2) for a new
nuclear weapon or modified nuclear weapon that is in phase 2 or
higher or phase 6.2 or higher (as the case may be) of the
nuclear weapon acquisition process.
``(c) Notification and Briefing of Noncovered Activities.--In
any fiscal year after fiscal year 2022, the Secretary of
Energy, acting through the Administrator, in conjunction with
the annual submission of the budget of the President to
Congress pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, shall notify the
congressional defense committees of--
``(1) any activities described in subsection (a)(2)
relating to the development of a new nuclear weapon or
modified nuclear weapon that, during the calendar year
prior to the budget submission, were carried out prior
to phase 2 or phase 6.2 (as the case may be) of the
nuclear weapon acquisition process; and
``(2) any plans to carry out, prior to phase 2 or
phase 6.2 (as the case may be) of the nuclear weapon
acquisition process, activities described in subsection
(a)(2) relating to the development of a new nuclear
weapon or modified nuclear weapon during the fiscal
year covered by that budget.
``(d) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `modified nuclear weapon' means a
nuclear weapon that contains a pit or canned
subassembly, either of which--
``(A) is in the nuclear weapons stockpile as
of December 2, 2002; and
``(B) is being modified in order to meet a
military requirement that is other than the
military requirements applicable to such
nuclear weapon when first placed in the nuclear
weapons stockpile.
``(2) The term `new nuclear weapon' means a nuclear
weapon that contains a pit or canned subassembly,
either of which is neither--
``(A) in the nuclear weapons stockpile on
December 2, 2002; nor
``(B) in production as of that date.
``Sec. 6121. Testing of nuclear weapons
``(a) Underground Testing.--No underground test of nuclear
weapons may be conducted by the United States after September
30, 1996, unless a foreign state conducts a nuclear test after
this date, at which time the prohibition on United States
nuclear testing is lifted.
``(b) Atmospheric Testing.--None of the funds appropriated
pursuant to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 1994 (Public Law 103-160; 107 Stat. 1547) or any other Act
for any fiscal year may be available to maintain the capability
of the United States to conduct atmospheric testing of a
nuclear weapon.
``Sec. 6122. Manufacturing infrastructure for refabrication and
certification of nuclear weapons stockpile
``(a) Manufacturing Program.--
``(1) The Secretary of Energy shall carry out a
program for purposes of establishing within the
Government a manufacturing infrastructure that has the
capabilities of meeting the following objectives:
``(A) To provide a stockpile surveillance
engineering base.
``(B) To refabricate and certify weapon
components and types in the enduring nuclear
weapons stockpile, as necessary.
``(C) To fabricate and certify new nuclear
warheads, as necessary.
``(D) To support nuclear weapons.
``(E) To supply sufficient tritium in support
of nuclear weapons to ensure an upload hedge in
the event circumstances require.
``(2) The purpose of the program carried out under
paragraph (1) shall also be to develop manufacturing
capabilities and capacities necessary to meet the
requirements specified in the annual Nuclear Weapons
Stockpile Memorandum.
``(b) Required Capabilities.--The manufacturing
infrastructure established under the program under subsection
(a) shall include the following capabilities (modernized to
attain the objectives referred to in that subsection):
``(1) The weapons assembly and high explosives
manufacturing capabilities of the Pantex Plant.
``(2) The weapon secondary fabrication capabilities
of the Y-12 National Security Complex, Oak Ridge,
Tennessee.
``(3) The capabilities of the Savannah River Site
relating to tritium recycling and processing.
``(4) The fissile material component processing and
fabrication capabilities of the Savannah River
Plutonium Processing Facility and the Los Alamos
National Laboratory.
``(5) The non-nuclear component capabilities of the
Kansas City National Security Campus, Kansas City,
Missouri.
``Sec. 6123. Acceleration of depleted uranium manufacturing processes
``(a) Acceleration of Manufacturing.--The Administrator shall
require the nuclear security enterprise to accelerate the
modernization of manufacturing processes for depleted uranium
by 2030 so that the nuclear security enterprise--
``(1) demonstrates bulk cold hearth melting of
depleted uranium alloys to augment existing
capabilities on an operational basis for war reserve
components;
``(2) manufactures, on a repeatable and ongoing
basis, war reserve depleted uranium alloy components
using net shape casting;
``(3) demonstrates, if possible, a production
facility to conduct routine operations for
manufacturing depleted uranium alloy components outside
of the current perimeter security fencing of the Y-12
National Security Complex, Oak Ridge, Tennessee; and
``(4) has available high purity depleted uranium for
the production of war reserve components.
``(b) Annual Briefing.--Not later than March 31, 2023, and
annually thereafter through 2030, the Administrator shall
provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on--
``(1) progress made in carrying out subsection (a);
``(2) the cost of activities conducted under such
subsection during the preceding fiscal year; and
``(3) the ability of the nuclear security enterprise
to convert depleted uranium fluoride hexafluoride to
depleted uranium tetrafluoride.
``Sec. 6124. Reports on critical difficulties at national security
laboratories and nuclear weapons production
facilities
``(a) Reports by Heads of Laboratories and Facilities.--In
the event of a difficulty at a national security laboratory or
a nuclear weapons production facility that has a significant
bearing on confidence in the safety or reliability of a nuclear
weapon or nuclear weapon type, the head of the laboratory or
facility, as the case may be, shall submit to the Administrator
a report on the difficulty. The head of the laboratory or
facility shall submit the report as soon as practicable after
discovery of the difficulty.
``(b) Transmittal by Administrator.--Not later than 10 days
after receipt of a report under subsection (a), the
Administrator shall transmit the report (together with the
comments of the Administrator) to the congressional defense
committees, to the Secretary of Energy and the Secretary of
Defense, and to the President.
``(c) Inclusion of Reports in Annual Stockpile Assessment.--
Any report submitted pursuant to subsection (a) shall also be
submitted to the President and Congress with the matters
required to be submitted under section 6117(f) for the year in
which such report is submitted.
``Sec. 6125. Selected acquisition reports and independent cost
estimates and reviews of certain programs and
facilities
``(a) Selected Acquisition Reports.--
``(1) At the end of the first quarter of each fiscal
year, the Secretary of Energy, acting through the
Administrator, shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a report on each nuclear weapon
system undergoing life extension and each major
alteration project (as defined in section 6284(a)(2))
during the preceding fiscal year. The reports shall be
known as Selected Acquisition Reports for the weapon
system concerned.
``(2) The information contained in the Selected
Acquisition Report for a fiscal year for a nuclear
weapon system shall be the information contained in the
Selected Acquisition Report for each fiscal-year
quarter in that fiscal year for a major defense
acquisition program under section 4351 or any successor
system, expressed in terms of the nuclear weapon
system.
``(b) Independent Cost Estimates and Reviews.--
``(1) The Secretary, acting through the
Administrator, shall submit to the congressional
defense committees and the Nuclear Weapons Council the
following:
``(A) An independent cost estimate of the
following:
``(i) Each nuclear weapon system
undergoing life extension at the
completion of phase 6.2A or new weapon
system at the completion of phase 2A,
relating to design definition and cost
study.
``(ii) Each nuclear weapon system
undergoing life extension at the
completion of phase 6.3 or new weapon
system at the completion of phase 3,
relating to development engineering.
``(iii) Each nuclear weapon system
undergoing life extension at the
completion of phase 6.4, relating to
production engineering, and before the
initiation of phase 6.5, relating to
first production.
``(iv) Each new weapon system at the
completion of phase 4, relating to
production engineering, and before the
initiation of phase 5, relating to
first production.
``(v) Each new nuclear facility
within the nuclear security enterprise
that is estimated to cost more than
$500,000,000 before such facility
achieves critical decision 1 and before
such facility achieves critical
decision 2 in the acquisition process.
``(vi) Each nuclear weapons system
undergoing a major alteration project
(as defined in section 6284(a)(2)).
``(B) An independent cost review of each
nuclear weapon system undergoing life extension
at the completion of phase 6.2 or new weapon
system at the completion of phase 2, relating
to study of feasibility and down-select.
``(2) Each independent cost estimate and independent
cost review under paragraph (1) shall include--
``(A) whether the cost baseline or the budget
estimate for the period covered by the future-
years nuclear security program has changed, and
the rationale for any such change; and
``(B) any views of the Secretary or the
Administrator regarding such estimate or
review.
``(3) The Administrator shall review and consider the
results of any independent cost estimate or independent
cost review of a nuclear weapon system or a nuclear
facility, as the case may be, under this subsection
before entering the next phase of the development
process of such system or the acquisition process of
such facility.
``(4) Except as otherwise specified in paragraph (1),
each independent cost estimate or independent cost
review of a nuclear weapon system or a nuclear facility
under this subsection shall be submitted not later than
30 days after the date on which--
``(A) in the case of a nuclear weapons
system, such system completes a phase specified
in such paragraph; or
``(B) in the case of a nuclear facility, such
facility achieves critical decision 1 as
specified in subparagraph (A)(v) of such
paragraph.
``(5) Each independent cost estimate or independent
cost review submitted under this subsection shall be
submitted in unclassified form, but may include a
classified annex if necessary.
``(c) Authority for Further Assessments.--Upon the request of
the Administrator, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the
Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation and in
consultation with the Administrator, may conduct an independent
cost assessment of any initiative or program of the
Administration that is estimated to cost more than
$500,000,000.
``Sec. 6126. Advice to President and Congress regarding safety,
security, and reliability of United States nuclear
weapons stockpile
``(a) Policy.--
``(1) In general.--It is the policy of the United
States--
``(A) to maintain a safe, secure, effective,
and reliable nuclear weapons stockpile; and
``(B) as long as other nations control or
actively seek to acquire nuclear weapons, to
retain a credible nuclear deterrent.
``(2) Nuclear weapons stockpile.--It is in the
security interest of the United States to sustain the
United States nuclear weapons stockpile through a
program of stockpile stewardship, carried out at the
national security laboratories and nuclear weapons
production facilities.
``(3) Sense of congress.--It is the sense of Congress
that--
``(A) the United States should retain a triad
of strategic nuclear forces sufficient to deter
any future hostile foreign leadership with
access to strategic nuclear forces from acting
against the vital interests of the United
States;
``(B) the United States should continue to
maintain nuclear forces of sufficient size and
capability to implement an effective and robust
deterrent strategy; and
``(C) the advice of the persons required to
provide the President and Congress with
assurances of the safety, security,
effectiveness, and reliability of the nuclear
weapons force should be scientifically based,
without regard for politics, and of the highest
quality and integrity.
``(b) Advice and Opinions Regarding Nuclear Weapons
Stockpile.--In addition to a director of a national security
laboratory or a nuclear weapons production facility under
section 6124, any member of the Nuclear Weapons Council may
also submit to the President, the Secretary of Defense, the
Secretary of Energy, or the congressional defense committees
advice or opinion regarding the safety, security,
effectiveness, and reliability of the nuclear weapons
stockpile.
``(c) Expression of Individual Views.--
``(1) In general.--No individual, including a
representative of the President, may take any action
against, or otherwise constrain, a director of a
national security laboratory or a nuclear weapons
production facility or a member of the Nuclear Weapons
Council from presenting the professional views of the
director or member, as the case may be, to the
President, the National Security Council, or Congress
regarding--
``(A) the safety, security, reliability, or
credibility of the nuclear weapons stockpile
and nuclear forces; or
``(B) the status of, and plans for, the
capabilities and infrastructure that support
and sustain the nuclear weapons stockpile and
nuclear forces.
``(2) Construction.--Nothing in paragraph (1)(B) may
be construed to affect the interagency budget process.
``(d) Representative of the President Defined.--In this
section, the term `representative of the President' means the
following:
``(1) Any official of the Department of Defense or
the Department of Energy who is appointed by the
President and confirmed by the Senate.
``(2) Any member or official of the National Security
Council.
``(3) Any member or official of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff.
``(4) Any official of the Office of Management and
Budget.
``Sec. 6127. Notification of certain regulations that impact the
National Nuclear Security Administration
``(a) In General.--If a director of a national security
laboratory of the Administration determines that a Federal
regulation could inhibit the ability of the Administrator to
maintain the safety, security, or effectiveness of the nuclear
weapons stockpile without engaging in explosive nuclear
testing, such director, not later than 15 days after making
such determination, shall submit to Congress a notification of
such determination.
``(b) Form.--Each notification required by subsection (a)
shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a
classified annex.
``Sec. 6128. Plutonium pit production capacity
``(a) Requirement.--Consistent with the requirements of the
Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Energy shall ensure that
the nuclear security enterprise--
``(1) during 2021, begins production of qualification
plutonium pits;
``(2) during 2024, produces not less than 10 war
reserve plutonium pits;
``(3) during 2025, produces not less than 20 war
reserve plutonium pits;
``(4) during 2026, produces not less than 30 war
reserve plutonium pits; and
``(5) during 2030, produces not less than 80 war
reserve plutonium pits.
``(b) Annual Certification.--Not later than March 1, 2015,
and each year thereafter through 2030, the Secretary of Energy
shall certify to the congressional defense committees and the
Secretary of Defense that the programs and budget of the
Secretary of Energy will enable the nuclear security enterprise
to meet the requirements under subsection (a).
``(c) Plan.--If the Secretary of Energy does not make a
certification under subsection (b) by March 1 of any year in
which a certification is required under that subsection, by not
later than May 1 of such year, the Chairman of the Nuclear
Weapons Council shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a plan to enable the nuclear security enterprise to
meet the requirements under subsection (a). Such plan shall
include identification of the resources of the Department of
Energy that the Chairman determines should be redirected to
support the plan to meet such requirements.
``(d) Certifications on Plutonium Enterprise.--
``(1) Requirement.--Not later than 30 days after the
date on which a covered project achieves a critical
decision milestone, the Assistant Secretary for
Environmental Management and the Deputy Administrator
for Defense Programs shall jointly certify to the
congressional defense committees that the operations,
infrastructure, and workforce of such project are
adequate to carry out the delivery and disposal of
planned waste shipments relating to the plutonium
enterprise, as outlined in the critical decision
memoranda of the Department of Energy with respect to
such project.
``(2) Failure to certify.--If the Assistant Secretary
for Environmental Management and the Deputy
Administrator for Defense Programs fail to make a
certification under paragraph (1) by the date specified
in such paragraph with respect to a covered project
achieving a critical decision milestone, the Assistant
Secretary and the Deputy Administrator shall jointly
submit to the congressional defense committees, by not
later than 30 days after such date, a plan to ensure
that the operations, infrastructure, and workforce of
such project will be adequate to carry out the delivery
and disposal of planned waste shipments described in
such paragraph.
``(e) Reports.--
``(1) Requirement.--Not later than March 1 of each
year during the period beginning on the date on which
the first covered project achieves critical decision 2
in the acquisition process and ending on the date on
which the second project achieves critical decision 4
and begins operations, the Administrator for Nuclear
Security shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report on the planned production goals of
both covered projects during the first 10 years of the
operation of the projects.
``(2) Elements.--Each report under paragraph (1)
shall include--
``(A) the number of war reserve plutonium
pits planned to be produced during each year,
including the associated warhead type;
``(B) a description of risks and challenges
to meeting the performance baseline for the
covered projects, as approved in critical
decision 2 in the acquisition process;
``(C) options available to the Administrator
to balance scope, costs, and production
requirements at the projects to decrease
overall risk to the plutonium enterprise and
enduring plutonium pit requirements; and
``(D) an explanation of any changes to the
production goals or requirements as compared to
the report submitted during the previous year.
``(f) Prohibition on ARIES Expansion Before Achievement of 30
Pit-per-year Base Capability.--
``(1) In general.--Until the date on which the
Administrator certifies to the congressional defense
committees that the base capability to produce not less
than 30 war reserve plutonium pits per year has been
established at Los Alamos National Laboratory, the
Administrator may not--
``(A) carry out a project to expand the pit
disassembly and processing capability of the
spaces at PF-4 occupied by ARIES as of December
22, 2023; or
``(B) otherwise expand such spaces.
``(2) Exceptions.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply with
respect to--
``(A) ongoing or planned small projects to
sustain or improve the efficiency of plutonium
oxide production, provided that such projects
do not expand the spaces at PF-4 occupied by
ARIES as of December 22, 2023;
``(B) the planning and design of an
additional ARIES capability at a location other
than PF-4; or
``(C) the transfer of the ARIES capability to
a location other than PF-4.
``(3) Definitions.--In this subsection:
``(A) The term `ARIES' means the Advanced
Recovery and Integrated Extraction System
method, developed and piloted at Los Alamos
National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico,
for disassembling surplus defense plutonium
pits and converting the plutonium from such
pits into plutonium oxide.
``(B) The term `PF-4' means the Plutonium
Facility at Technical Area 55 located at Los
Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New
Mexico.
``(g) Covered Project Defined.--In this subsection, the term
`covered project' means--
``(1) the Savannah River Plutonium Processing
Facility, Savannah River Site, Aiken, South Carolina
(Project 21-D-511); or
``(2) the Plutonium Pit Production Project, Los
Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico
(Project 21-D-512).
``(h) Management of Plutonium Modernization Program.--Not
later than 570 days after December 22, 2023, the Administrator
for Nuclear Security shall ensure that the plutonium
modernization program established by the Office of Defense
Programs of the National Nuclear Security Administration, or
any subsequently developed program designed to meet the
requirements under subsection (a), is managed in accordance
with the best practices for schedule development and cost
estimating of the Government Accountability Office.
``Sec. 6129. Certification of completion of milestones with respect to
plutonium pit aging
``(a) Requirement.--The Administrator shall complete the
milestones on plutonium pit aging identified in the report
entitled ``Research Program Plan for Plutonium and Pit Aging'',
published by the Administration in September 2021.
``(b) Assessments.--The Administrator shall--
``(1) acting through the Defense Programs Advisory
Committee, conduct biennial reviews during the period
beginning not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act and ending December 31, 2030,
regarding the progress achieved toward completing the
milestones described in subsection (a); and
``(2) seek to enter into an arrangement with the
private scientific advisory group known as JASON to
conduct, not later than 2030, an assessment of
plutonium pit aging.
``(c) Briefings.--During the period beginning not later than
one year after the date of the enactment of this Act and ending
December 31, 2030, the Administrator shall provide to the
congressional defense committees biennial briefings on--
``(1) the progress achieved toward completing the
milestones described in subsection (a); and
``(2) the results of the assessments described in
subsection (b).
``(d) Certification of Completion of Milestones.--Not later
than October 1, 2031, the Administrator shall--
``(1) certify to the congressional defense committees
whether the milestones described in subsection (a) have
been achieved; and
``(2) if the milestones have not been achieved,
submit to such committees a report--
``(A) describing the reasons such milestones
have not been achieved;
``(B) including, if the Administrator
determines the Administration will not be able
to meet one of such milestones, an explanation
for that determination; and
``(C) specifying new dates for the completion
of the milestones the Administrator anticipates
the Administration will meet.
``Sec. 6130. Authorization of workforce development and training
partnership programs within National Nuclear
Security Administration
``(a) Authority.--The Administrator for Nuclear Security may
authorize management and operating contractors at covered
facilities to develop and implement workforce development and
training partnership programs to further the education and
training of employees or prospective employees of such
management and operating contractors to meet the requirements
of section 6128.
``(b) Capacity.--To carry out subsection (a), a management
and operating contractor at a covered facility may provide
funding through grants or other means to cover the costs of the
development and implementation of a workforce development and
training partnership program authorized under such subsection,
including costs relating to curriculum development, hiring of
teachers, procurement of equipment and machinery, use of
facilities or other properties, and provision of scholarships
and fellowships.
``(c) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `covered facility' means--
``(A) Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los
Alamos, New Mexico; or
``(B) the Savannah River Site, Aiken, South
Carolina.
``(2) The term `prospective employee' means an
individual who has applied (or who, based on their
field of study and experience, is likely to apply) for
a position of employment with a management and
operating contractor to support plutonium pit
production at a covered facility.
``Sec. 6131. Stockpile responsiveness program
``(a) Statement of Policy.--It is the policy of the United
States to identify, sustain, enhance, integrate, and
continually exercise all capabilities required to
conceptualize, study, design, develop, engineer, certify,
produce, and deploy nuclear weapons to ensure the nuclear
deterrent of the United States remains safe, secure, reliable,
credible, and responsive.
``(b) Program Required.--The Secretary of Energy, acting
through the Administrator and in consultation with the
Secretary of Defense, shall carry out a stockpile
responsiveness program, along with the stockpile stewardship
program under section 6111 and the stockpile management program
under section 6116, to identify, sustain, enhance, integrate,
and continually exercise all capabilities required to
conceptualize, study, design, develop, engineer, certify,
produce, and deploy nuclear weapons.
``(c) Objectives.--The program under subsection (b) shall
have the following objectives:
``(1) Identify, sustain, enhance, integrate, and
continually exercise all of the capabilities,
infrastructure, tools, and technologies across the
science, engineering, design, certification, and
manufacturing cycle required to carry out all phases of
the joint nuclear weapons life cycle process, with
respect to both the nuclear security enterprise and
relevant elements of the Department of Defense.
``(2) Identify, enhance, and transfer knowledge,
skills, and direct experience with respect to all
phases of the joint nuclear weapons life cycle process
from one generation of nuclear weapon designers and
engineers to the following generation.
``(3) Periodically demonstrate stockpile
responsiveness throughout the range of capabilities as
required, such as through the use of prototypes, flight
testing, and development of plans for certification
without the need for nuclear explosive testing.
``(4) Shorten design, certification, and
manufacturing cycles and timelines to minimize the
amount of time and costs leading to an engineering
prototype and production.
``(5) Continually exercise processes for the
integration and coordination of all relevant elements
and processes of the Administration and the Department
of Defense required to ensure stockpile responsiveness.
``(6) The retention of the ability, in coordination
with the Director of National Intelligence, to assess
and develop prototype nuclear weapons of foreign
countries if needed to meet intelligence requirements
and, if necessary, to conduct no-yield testing of those
prototypes.
``(d) Joint Nuclear Weapons Life Cycle Process Defined.--In
this section, the term `joint nuclear weapons life cycle
process' means the process developed and maintained by the
Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Energy for the
development, production, maintenance, and retirement of nuclear
weapons.
``Sec. 6132. Long-term plan for meeting national security requirements
for unencumbered uranium
``(a) In General.--Not later than December 31 of each odd-
numbered year through 2031, the Secretary of Energy shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for
meeting national security requirements for unencumbered uranium
through 2070.
``(b) Plan Requirements.--The plan required by subsection (a)
shall include the following:
``(1) An inventory of unencumbered uranium (other
than depleted uranium), by program source and
enrichment level, that, as of the date of the plan, is
allocated to national security requirements.
``(2) An inventory of unencumbered uranium (other
than depleted uranium), by program source and
enrichment level, that, as of the date of the plan, is
not allocated to national security requirements but
could be allocated to such requirements.
``(3) An identification of national security
requirements for unencumbered uranium through 2070, by
program source and enrichment level.
``(4) An assessment of current and projected
unencumbered uranium production by private industry in
the United States that could support future defense
requirements.
``(5) A description of any shortfall in obtaining
unencumbered uranium to meet national security
requirements and an assessment of whether that
shortfall could be mitigated through the blending down
of uranium that is of a higher enrichment level.
``(6) An inventory of unencumbered depleted uranium,
an assessment of the portion of that uranium that could
be allocated to national security requirements through
re-enrichment, and an estimate of the costs of re-
enriching that uranium.
``(7) A description of the swap and barter agreements
involving unencumbered uranium needed to meet national
security requirements that are in effect on the date of
the plan.
``(8) An assessment of--
``(A) when additional enrichment of uranium
will be required to meet national security
requirements; and
``(B) the options the Secretary is
considering to meet such requirements,
including an estimated cost and timeline for
each option and a description of any changes to
policy or law that the Secretary determines
would be required for each option.
``(9) An assessment of how options to provide
additional enriched uranium to meet national security
requirements could, as an additional benefit,
contribute to the establishment of a sustained domestic
enrichment capacity and allow the commercial sector of
the United States to reduce reliance on importing
uranium from adversary countries.
``(c) Form of Plan.--The plan required by subsection (a)
shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a
classified annex.
``(d) Comptroller General Briefing.--Not later than 180 days
after the date on which the congressional defense committees
receive each plan under subsection (a), the Comptroller General
of the United States shall provide to the Committees on Armed
Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a
briefing that includes an assessment of the plan.
``(e) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `depleted', with respect to uranium,
means that the uranium is depleted in uranium-235
compared with natural uranium.
``(2) The term `unencumbered', with respect to
uranium, means that the United States has no obligation
to foreign governments to use the uranium for only
peaceful purposes.
``Sec. 6133. Plan for domestic enrichment capability to satisfy
Department of Defense uranium requirements
``(a) Report.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the
enactment of National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2024 (Public Law 118-31), the Administrator shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services and Appropriations of the Senate
and the House of Representatives a report that contains a plan
to establish a domestic enrichment capability sufficient to
meet defense requirements for enriched uranium. Such plan shall
include--
``(1) a description of defense requirements for
enriched uranium expected to be necessary between the
date of the enactment of this Act and 2060 to meet the
requirements of the Department of Defense, including
quantities, material assay, and the dates by which new
enrichment is required;
``(2) key milestones, steps, and policy decisions
required to achieve the domestic uranium enrichment
capability;
``(3) the dates by which such key milestones are to
be achieved;
``(4) a funding profile, broken down by project and
sub-project, for obtaining such capability;
``(5) a description of any changes in the requirement
of the Department of Defense for highly enriched
uranium due to AUKUS; and
``(6) any other elements or information the
Administrator determines appropriate.
``(b) Annual Certification Requirement.--
``(1) In general.--Not later than February 1 of each
year after the year during which the report required by
subsection (a) is submitted until the date specified in
paragraph (2), the Administrator shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a certification that--
``(A) the Administration is in compliance
with the plan and milestones contained in the
report; or
``(B) the Administration is not in compliance
with such plan or milestones, together with--
``(i) a description of the nature of
the non-compliance;
``(ii) the reasons for the non-
compliance; and
``(iii) a plan to achieve compliance.
``(2) Termination date.--No report shall be required
under paragraph (1) after the date on which the
Administrator certifies to the congressional defense
committees that the final key milestone under the plan
has been met.
``(c) Form of Reports.--The report under subsection (a) and
each annual certification under subsection (b) shall be
submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified
annex.
``Sec. 6134. Incorporation of integrated surety architecture
``(a) Shipments.--
``(1) The Administrator shall ensure that shipments
described in paragraph (2) incorporate surety
technologies relating to transportation and shipping
developed by the Integrated Surety Architecture program
of the Administration.
``(2) A shipment described in this paragraph is an
over-the-road shipment of the Administration that
involves any nuclear weapon planned to be in the active
stockpile after 2025.
``(b) Certain Programs.--
``(1) The Administrator, in coordination with the
Chairman of the Nuclear Weapons Council, shall ensure
that each program described in paragraph (2)
incorporates integrated designs compatible with the
Integrated Surety Architecture program.
``(2) A program described in this subsection is a
program of the Administration that is a warhead
development program, a life extension program, or a
warhead major alteration program.
``(c) Determination.--
``(1) If, on a case-by-case basis, the Administrator
determines that a shipment under subsection (a) will
not incorporate some or all of the surety technologies
described in such subsection, or that a program under
subsection (b) will not incorporate some or all of the
integrated designs described in such subsection, the
Administrator shall submit such determination to the
congressional defense committees, including the results
of an analysis conducted pursuant to paragraph (2).
``(2) Each determination made under paragraph (1)
shall be based on a documented, system risk analysis
that considers security risk reduction, operational
impacts, and technical risk.
``(d) Termination.--The requirements of subsections (a) and
(b) shall terminate on December 31, 2029.
``Sec. 6135. W93 nuclear warhead acquisition process
``(a) Reporting Requirements.--
``(1) Phase 1.--Upon receiving a concept definition
study under phase 1 of the joint nuclear weapons life
cycle for the W93 nuclear weapon, the Nuclear Weapons
Council shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report that includes the following:
``(A) A description of the potential military
characteristics of the weapon.
``(B) A description of the stockpile-to-
target sequence requirements of the weapon.
``(C) An initial assessment of the
requirements a W93 nuclear weapon program is
likely to generate for the nuclear security
enterprise, including--
``(i) adjustments to the size and
composition of the workforce;
``(ii) additions to existing weapon
design and production capabilities; or
``(iii) additional facility
recapitalization or new construction.
``(D) A preliminary description of other
significant requirements for a W93 nuclear
weapon program, including--
``(i) first production unit date;
``(ii) initial operational capability
date;
``(iii) full operational capability
date; and
``(iv) any unique safety and surety
requirements that could increase design
complexity or cost estimate
uncertainty.
``(2) Phase 2.--
``(A) In general.--Not later than 15 days
after the date on which the Nuclear Weapons
Council approves phase 2 of the joint nuclear
weapons life cycle for the W93 nuclear weapon,
the Administrator shall provide to the
congressional defense committees a briefing on
a plan to implement a process of independent
peer review or review by a board of experts, or
both, with respect to--
``(i) the nonnuclear components of
the weapon;
``(ii) subsystem design; and
``(iii) engineering aspects of the
weapon.
``(B) Requirements for process.--The
Administrator shall ensure that the process
required by subparagraph (A)--
``(i) uses--
``(I) all relevant
capabilities of the Federal
Government, the defense
industrial base, and
institutions of higher
education; and
``(II) other capabilities
that the Administrator
determines necessary; and
``(ii) informs the entire development
life cycle of the W93 nuclear weapon.
``(b) Certifications and Reports at Phase 3.--Not later than
15 days after the date on which the Nuclear Weapons Council
approves phase 3 of the joint nuclear weapons life cycle for
the W93 nuclear weapon--
``(1) the administrator shall provide to the
congressional defense committees a briefing that
includes certifications that--
``(A) phases 1 through 5 of the joint nuclear
weapons life cycle for the weapon will employ,
at a minimum, the same best practices and will
provide Congress with the same level of
programmatic insight as exists under the phase
6.X process for life extension programs; and
``(B) the proposed design for the weapon can
be carried out within estimated schedule and
cost objectives; and
``(2) the Commander of the United States Strategic
Command shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report containing, or provide to such
committees a briefing on, the requirements for weapon
quantity and composition by type for the sub-surface
ballistic nuclear (SSBN) force, including such
requirements planned for the 15-year period following
the date of the report or briefing, as the case may be,
including any planned life extensions, retirements, or
alterations.
``(c) Waivers.--Subsections (a) and (b) may be waived during
a period of war declared by Congress after January 1, 2021.
``(d) Joint Nuclear Weapons Life Cycle Defined.--In this
section, the term `joint nuclear weapons life cycle' has the
meaning given that term in section 6131.
``Sec. 6136. Earned value management and technology readiness levels
for life extension programs
``(a) Review of Contractor Earned Value Management Systems.--
The Administrator shall enter into an arrangement with an
independent entity under which that entity shall--
``(1) review and validate whether the earned value
management systems of contractors of the Administration
for life extension programs meet the earned value
management national standard; and
``(2) conduct periodic surveillance reviews of such
systems to ensure that such systems maintain compliance
with that standard through program completion.
``(b) Benchmarks for Technology Readiness Levels.--The
Administrator shall--
``(1) establish specific benchmarks for technology
readiness levels of critical technologies for life
extension programs at key decision points; and
``(2) ensure that critical technologies meet such
benchmarks at such decision points.
``(c) Applicability.--This section shall apply to programs
that, as of January 1, 2021, have not entered phase 3 of the
nuclear weapons acquisition process or phase 6.3 of a nuclear
weapons life extension program.
``(d) Definition.--In this section, the term `earned value
management national standard' means the most recent version of
the EIA-748 Earned Value Management System Standard published
by the National Defense Industrial Association.
``SUBCHAPTER II--TRITIUM
``Sec. 6141. Tritium production program
``(a) Establishment of Program.--The Secretary of Energy
shall establish a tritium production program that is capable of
meeting the tritium requirements of the United States for
nuclear weapons.
``(b) Location of Tritium Production Facility.--The Secretary
shall locate any new tritium production facility of the
Department of Energy at the Savannah River Site, South
Carolina.
``(c) In-reactor Tests.--The Secretary may perform in-reactor
tests of tritium target rods as part of the activities carried
out under the commercial light water reactor program.
``Sec. 6142. Tritium recycling
``(a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (b), the
following activities shall be carried out at the Savannah River
Site, South Carolina:
``(1) All tritium recycling for weapons, including
tritium refitting.
``(2) All activities regarding tritium formerly
carried out at the Mound Plant, Ohio.
``(b) Exception.--The following activities may be carried out
at the Los Alamos National Laboratory, New Mexico:
``(1) Research on tritium.
``(2) Work on tritium in support of the defense
inertial confinement fusion program.
``(3) Provision of technical assistance to the
Savannah River Site regarding the weapons surveillance
program.
``Sec. 6143. Modernization and consolidation of tritium recycling
facilities
``The Secretary of Energy shall carry out activities at the
Savannah River Site, South Carolina, to--
``(1) modernize and consolidate the facilities for
recycling tritium from weapons; and
``(2) provide a modern tritium extraction facility so
as to ensure that such facilities have a capacity to
recycle tritium from weapons that is adequate to meet
the requirements for tritium for weapons specified in
the Nuclear Weapons Stockpile Memorandum.
``CHAPTER 603--PROLIFERATION MATTERS
``Sec. 6151. Authority to conduct program relating to fissile materials
``The Secretary of Energy may conduct programs designed to
improve the protection, control, and accountability of fissile
materials in Russia.
``Sec. 6152. Completion of material protection, control, and accounting
activities in the Russian Federation
``(a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (b) or
specifically authorized by Congress, international material
protection, control, and accounting activities in the Russian
Federation shall be completed not later than fiscal year 2018.
``(b) Exception.--The limitation in subsection (a) shall not
apply to international material protection, control, and
accounting activities in the Russian Federation associated with
the Agreement Concerning the Management and Disposition of
Plutonium Designated as No Longer Required for Defense Purposes
and Related Cooperation, signed at Moscow and Washington August
29 and September 1, 2000, and entered into force July 13, 2011
(TIAS 11-713.1), between the United States and the Russian
Federation.
``Sec. 6153. Disposition of weapons-usable plutonium at Savannah River
Site
``(a) Plan for Construction and Operation of MOX Facility.--
``(1) Not later than February 1, 2003, the Secretary
of Energy shall submit to Congress a plan for the
construction and operation of the MOX facility at the
Savannah River Site, Aiken, South Carolina.
``(2) The plan under paragraph (1) shall include--
``(A) a schedule for construction and
operations so as to achieve, as of January 1,
2012, and thereafter, the MOX production
objective, and to produce 1 metric ton of
mixed-oxide fuel by December 31, 2012; and
``(B) a schedule of operations of the MOX
facility designed so that 34 metric tons of
defense plutonium and defense plutonium
materials at the Savannah River Site will be
processed into mixed-oxide fuel by January 1,
2019.
``(3)(A) Not later than February 15 each year,
beginning in 2004 and continuing through 2024, the
Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the
implementation of the plan required by paragraph (1).
``(B) Each report under subparagraph (A) for years
before 2010 shall include--
``(i) an assessment of compliance with the
schedules included with the plan under
paragraph (2); and
``(ii) a certification by the Secretary
whether or not the MOX production objective can
be met by January 2012.
``(C) Each report under subparagraph (A) for years
after 2014 shall--
``(i) address whether the MOX production
objective has been met; and
``(ii) assess progress toward meeting the
obligations of the United States under the
Plutonium Management and Disposition Agreement.
``(D) Each report under subparagraph (A) for years
after 2019 shall also include an assessment of
compliance with the MOX production objective and, if
not in compliance, the plan of the Secretary for
achieving one of the following:
``(i) Compliance with such objective.
``(ii) Removal of all remaining defense
plutonium and defense plutonium materials from
the State of South Carolina.
``(b) Corrective Actions.--
``(1) If a report under subsection (a)(3) indicates
that construction or operation of the MOX facility is
behind the applicable schedule under subsection (g) by
12 months or more, the Secretary shall submit to
Congress, not later than August 15 of the year in which
such report is submitted, a plan for corrective actions
to be implemented by the Secretary to ensure that the
MOX facility project is capable of meeting the MOX
production objective.
``(2) If a plan is submitted under paragraph (1) in
any year after 2008, the plan shall include corrective
actions to be implemented by the Secretary to ensure
that the MOX production objective is met.
``(3) Any plan for corrective actions under paragraph
(1) or (2) shall include established milestones under
such plan for achieving compliance with the MOX
production objective.
``(4) If, before January 1, 2012, the Secretary
determines that there is a substantial and material
risk that the MOX production objective will not be
achieved by 2012 because of a failure to achieve
milestones set forth in the most recent corrective
action plan under this subsection, the Secretary shall
suspend further transfers of defense plutonium and
defense plutonium materials to be processed by the MOX
facility until such risk is addressed and the Secretary
certifies that the MOX production objective can be met
by 2012.
``(5) If, after January 1, 2014, the Secretary
determines that the MOX production objective has not
been achieved because of a failure to achieve
milestones set forth in the most recent corrective
action plan under this subsection, the Secretary shall
suspend further transfers of defense plutonium and
defense plutonium materials to be processed by the MOX
facility until the Secretary certifies that the MOX
production objective can be met.
``(6)(A) Upon making a determination under paragraph
(4) or (5), the Secretary shall submit to Congress a
report on the options for removing from the State of
South Carolina an amount of defense plutonium or
defense plutonium materials equal to the amount of
defense plutonium or defense plutonium materials
transferred to the State of South Carolina after April
15, 2002.
``(B) Each report under subparagraph (A) shall
include an analysis of each option set forth in the
report, including the cost and schedule for
implementation of such option, and any requirements
under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) relating to consideration or
selection of such option.
``(C) Upon submittal of a report under subparagraph
(A), the Secretary shall commence any analysis that may
be required under the National Environmental Policy Act
of 1969 in order to select among the options set forth
in the report.
``(c) Contingent Requirement for Removal of Plutonium and
Materials From Savannah River Site.--If the MOX production
objective is not achieved as of January 1, 2014, the Secretary
shall, consistent with the National Environmental Policy Act of
1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and other applicable laws, remove
from the State of South Carolina, for storage or disposal
elsewhere--
``(1) not later than January 1, 2016, not less than 1
metric ton of defense plutonium or defense plutonium
materials; and
``(2) not later than January 1, 2022, an amount of
defense plutonium or defense plutonium materials equal
to the amount of defense plutonium or defense plutonium
materials transferred to the Savannah River Site
between April 15, 2002, and January 1, 2022, but not
processed by the MOX facility.
``(d) Economic and Impact Assistance.--
``(1) If the MOX production objective is not achieved
as of January 1, 2016, the Secretary shall, subject to
the availability of appropriations, pay to the State of
South Carolina each year beginning on or after that
date through 2021 for economic and impact assistance an
amount equal to $1,000,000 per day, not to exceed
$100,000,000 per year, until the later of--
``(A) the date on which the MOX production
objective is achieved in such year; or
``(B) the date on which the Secretary has
removed from the State of South Carolina in
such year at least 1 metric ton of defense
plutonium or defense plutonium materials.
``(2)(A) If, as of January 1, 2022, the MOX facility
has not processed mixed-oxide fuel from defense
plutonium and defense plutonium materials in the amount
of not less than--
``(i) one metric ton, in each of any two
consecutive calendar years; and
``(ii) three metric tons total,
the Secretary shall, from funds available to
the Secretary, pay to the State of South
Carolina for economic and impact assistance an
amount equal to $1,000,000 per day, not to
exceed $100,000,000 per year, until the removal
by the Secretary from the State of South
Carolina of an amount of defense plutonium or
defense plutonium materials equal to the amount
of defense plutonium or defense plutonium
materials transferred to the Savannah River
Site between April 15, 2002, and January 1,
2022, but not processed by the MOX facility.
``(B) Nothing in this paragraph may be construed to
terminate, supersede, or otherwise affect any other
requirements of this section.
``(3) If the State of South Carolina obtains an
injunction that prohibits the Department of Energy from
taking any action necessary for the Department to meet
any deadline specified by this subsection, that
deadline shall be extended for a period of time equal
to the period of time during which the injunction is in
effect.
``(e) Failure to Complete Planned Disposition Program.--If
less than 34 metric tons of defense plutonium or defense
plutonium materials have been processed by the MOX facility by
October 1, 2026, the Secretary shall, not later than December
1, 2026, and on a biennial basis thereafter, submit to Congress
a plan for--
``(1) completing the processing of 34 metric tons of
defense plutonium and defense plutonium material by the
MOX facility; or
``(2) removing from the State of South Carolina an
amount of defense plutonium or defense plutonium
materials equal to the amount of defense plutonium or
defense plutonium materials transferred to the Savannah
River Site after April 15, 2002, but not processed by
the MOX facility.
``(f) Removal of Mixed-oxide Fuel Upon Completion of
Operations of MOX Facility.--If, one year after the date on
which operation of the MOX facility permanently ceases, any
mixed-oxide fuel remains at the Savannah River Site, the
Secretary shall submit to Congress--
``(1) a report on when such fuel will be transferred
for use in commercial nuclear reactors; or
``(2) a plan for removing such fuel from the State of
South Carolina.
``(g) Baseline.--Not later than December 31, 2006, the
Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the construction
and operation of the MOX facility that includes a schedule for
revising the requirements of this section during fiscal year
2007 to conform with the schedule established by the Secretary
for the MOX facility, which shall be based on estimated funding
levels for the fiscal year.
``(h) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) MOX production objective.--The term `MOX
production objective' means production at the MOX
facility of mixed-oxide fuel from defense plutonium and
defense plutonium materials at an average rate
equivalent to not less than one metric ton of mixed-
oxide fuel per year. The average rate shall be
determined by measuring production at the MOX facility
from the date the facility is declared operational to
the Nuclear Regulatory Commission through the date of
assessment.
``(2) MOX facility.--The term `MOX facility' means
the mixed-oxide fuel fabrication facility at the
Savannah River Site, Aiken, South Carolina.
``(3) Defense plutonium; defense plutonium
materials.--The terms `defense plutonium' and `defense
plutonium materials' mean weapons-usable plutonium.
``Sec. 6154. Disposition of surplus defense plutonium at Savannah River
Site, Aiken, South Carolina
``(a) Consultation Required.--The Secretary of Energy shall
consult with the Governor of the State of South Carolina
regarding any decisions or plans of the Secretary related to
the disposition of surplus defense plutonium and defense
plutonium materials located at the Savannah River Site, Aiken,
South Carolina.
``(b) Notice Required.--For each shipment of defense
plutonium or defense plutonium materials to the Savannah River
Site, the Secretary shall, not less than 30 days before the
commencement of such shipment, submit to the congressional
defense committees a report providing notice of such shipment.
``(c) Plan for Disposition.--The Secretary shall prepare a
plan for disposal of the surplus defense plutonium and defense
plutonium materials currently located at the Savannah River
Site and for disposal of defense plutonium and defense
plutonium materials to be shipped to the Savannah River Site in
the future. The plan shall include the following:
``(1) A review of each option considered for such
disposal.
``(2) An identification of the preferred option for
such disposal.
``(3) With respect to the facilities for such
disposal that are required by the Department of
Energy's Record of Decision for the Storage and
Disposition of Weapons-Usable Fissile Materials Final
Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement dated
January 14, 1997--
``(A) a statement of the cost of construction
and operation of such facilities;
``(B) a schedule for the expeditious
construction of such facilities, including
milestones; and
``(C) a firm schedule for funding the cost of
such facilities.
``(4) A specification of the means by which all such
defense plutonium and defense plutonium materials will
be removed in a timely manner from the Savannah River
Site for storage or disposal elsewhere.
``(d) Plan for Alternative Disposition.--If the Secretary
determines not to proceed at the Savannah River Site with
construction of the plutonium immobilization plant, or with the
mixed oxide fuel fabrication facility, the Secretary shall
prepare a plan that identifies a disposition path for all
defense plutonium and defense plutonium materials that would
otherwise have been disposed of at such plant or such facility,
as applicable.
``(e) Submission of Plans.--Not later than February 1, 2002,
the Secretary shall submit to Congress the plan required by
subsection (c) (and the plan prepared under subsection (d), if
applicable).
``(f) Limitation on Plutonium Shipments.--If the Secretary
does not submit to Congress the plan required by subsection (c)
(and the plan prepared under subsection (d), if applicable) by
February 1, 2002, the Secretary shall be prohibited from
shipping defense plutonium or defense plutonium materials to
the Savannah River Site during the period beginning on February
1, 2002, and ending on the date on which such plans are
submitted to Congress.
``(g) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be
construed to prohibit or limit the Secretary from shipping
defense plutonium or defense plutonium materials to sites other
than the Savannah River Site during the period referred to in
subsection (f) or any other period.
``(h) Annual Report on Funding for Fissile Materials
Disposition Activities.--The Secretary shall include with the
budget justification materials submitted to Congress in support
of the Department of Energy budget for each fiscal year (as
submitted with the budget of the President under section
1105(a) of title 31) a report setting forth the extent to which
amounts requested for the Department for such fiscal year for
fissile materials disposition activities will enable the
Department to meet commitments for the disposition of surplus
defense plutonium and defense plutonium materials located at
the Savannah River Site, and for any other fissile materials
disposition activities, in such fiscal year.
``Sec. 6155. Acceleration of removal or security of fissile materials,
radiological materials, and related equipment at
vulnerable sites worldwide
``(a) Sense of Congress.--
``(1) It is the sense of Congress that the security,
including the rapid removal or secure storage, of high-
risk, proliferation-attractive fissile materials,
radiological materials, and related equipment at
vulnerable sites worldwide should be a top priority
among the activities to achieve the national security
of the United States.
``(2) It is the sense of Congress that the President
may establish in the Department of Energy a task force
to be known as the Task Force on Nuclear Materials to
carry out the program authorized by subsection (b).
``(b) Program Authorized.--The Secretary of Energy may carry
out a program to undertake an accelerated, comprehensive
worldwide effort to mitigate the threats posed by high-risk,
proliferation-attractive fissile materials, radiological
materials, and related equipment located at sites potentially
vulnerable to theft or diversion.
``(c) Program Elements.--
``(1) Activities under the program under subsection
(b) may include the following:
``(A) Accelerated efforts to secure, remove,
or eliminate proliferation-attractive fissile
materials or radiological materials in research
reactors, other reactors, and other facilities
worldwide.
``(B) Arrangements for the secure shipment of
proliferation-attractive fissile materials,
radiological materials, and related equipment
to other countries willing to accept such
materials and equipment, or to the United
States if such countries cannot be identified,
and the provision of secure storage or
disposition of such materials and equipment
following shipment.
``(C) The transportation of proliferation-
attractive fissile materials, radiological
materials, and related equipment from sites
identified as proliferation risks to secure
facilities in other countries or in the United
States.
``(D) The processing and packaging of
proliferation-attractive fissile materials,
radiological materials, and related equipment
in accordance with required standards for
transport, storage, and disposition.
``(E) The provision of interim security
upgrades for vulnerable, proliferation-
attractive fissile materials, radiological
materials, and related equipment pending their
removal from their current sites.
``(F) The utilization of funds to upgrade
security and accounting at sites where
proliferation-attractive fissile materials or
radiological materials will remain for an
extended period of time in order to ensure that
such materials are secure against plausible
potential threats and will remain so in the
future.
``(G) The management of proliferation-
attractive fissile materials, radiological
materials, and related equipment at secure
facilities.
``(H) Actions to ensure that security,
including security upgrades at sites and
facilities for the storage or disposition of
proliferation-attractive fissile materials,
radiological materials, and related equipment,
continues to function as intended.
``(I) The provision of technical support to
the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA),
other countries, and other entities to
facilitate removal of, and security upgrades to
facilities that contain, proliferation-
attractive fissile materials, radiological
materials, and related equipment worldwide.
``(J) The development of alternative fuels
and irradiation targets based on low-enriched
uranium to convert research or other reactors
fueled by highly-enriched uranium to such
alternative fuels, as well as the conversion of
reactors and irradiation targets employing
highly-enriched uranium to employment of such
alternative fuels and targets.
``(K) Accelerated actions for the blend down
of highly-enriched uranium to low-enriched
uranium.
``(L) The provision of assistance in the
closure and decommissioning of sites identified
as presenting risks of proliferation of
proliferation-attractive fissile materials,
radiological materials, and related equipment.
``(M) Programs to--
``(i) assist in the placement of
employees displaced as a result of
actions pursuant to the program in
enterprises not representing a
proliferation threat; and
``(ii) convert (including through the
use of alternative technologies) sites
identified as presenting risks of
proliferation regarding proliferation-
attractive fissile materials,
radiological materials, and related
equipment to purposes not representing
a proliferation threat to the extent
necessary to eliminate the
proliferation threat.
``(2) The Secretary of Energy shall, in coordination
with the Secretary of State, carry out the program in
consultation with, and with the assistance of,
appropriate departments, agencies, and other entities
of the United States Government.
``(3) The Secretary of Energy shall, with the
concurrence of the Secretary of State, carry out
activities under the program in collaboration with such
foreign governments, non-governmental organizations,
and other international entities as the Secretary of
Energy considers appropriate for the program.
``(d) Funding.--Amounts authorized to be appropriated to the
Secretary of Energy for defense nuclear nonproliferation
activities shall be available for purposes of the program under
this section.
``(e) Participation by Other Governments and Organizations.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary of Energy may, with
the concurrence of the Secretary of State, enter into
one or more agreements with any person (including a
foreign government, international organization, or
multinational entity) that the Secretary of Energy
considers appropriate under which the person
contributes funds for purposes of the programs
described in paragraph (2).
``(2) Programs covered.--The programs described in
this paragraph are any programs within the Office of
Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation of the National
Nuclear Security Administration.
``(3) Retention and use of amounts.--Notwithstanding
section 3302 of title 31, the Secretary of Energy may
retain and use amounts contributed under an agreement
under paragraph (1) for purposes of the programs
described in paragraph (2). Amounts so contributed
shall be retained in a separate fund established in the
Treasury for such purposes and shall be available for
use without further appropriation and without fiscal
year limitation.
``(4) Return of amounts not used within 5 years.--If
an amount contributed under an agreement under
paragraph (1) is not used under this subsection within
5 years after it was contributed, the Secretary of
Energy shall return that amount to the person who
contributed it.
``(5) Annual report.--Not later than October 31 of
each year, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report on the
receipt and use of amounts under this subsection during
the preceding fiscal year. Each report for a fiscal
year shall set forth--
``(A) a statement of any amounts received
under this subsection, including, for each such
amount, the value of the contribution and the
person who contributed it;
``(B) a statement of any amounts used under
this subsection, including, for each such
amount, the purposes for which the amount was
used; and
``(C) a statement of the amounts retained but
not used under this subsection, including, for
each such amount, the purposes (if known) for
which the Secretary intends to use the amount.
``(f) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `fissile materials' means plutonium,
highly-enriched uranium, or other material capable of
sustaining an explosive nuclear chain reaction,
including irradiated items containing such materials if
the radiation field from such items is not sufficient
to prevent the theft or misuse of such items.
``(2) The term `radiological materials' includes
Americium-241, Californium-252, Cesium-137, Cobalt-60,
Iridium-192, Plutonium-238, Radium-226, Strontium-90,
Curium-244, and irradiated items containing such
materials, or other materials designated by the
Secretary of Energy for purposes of this paragraph.
``(3) The term `related equipment' includes equipment
useful for enrichment of uranium in the isotope 235 and
for extraction of fissile materials from irradiated
fuel rods and other equipment designated by the
Secretary of Energy for purposes of this section.
``(4) The term `highly-enriched uranium' means
uranium enriched to or above 20 percent in the isotope
235.
``(5) The term `low-enriched uranium' means uranium
enriched below 20 percent in the isotope 235.
``(6) The term `proliferation-attractive', in the
case of fissile materials and radiological materials,
means quantities and types of such materials that are
determined by the Secretary of Energy to present a
significant risk to the national security of the United
States if diverted to a use relating to proliferation.
``(7) The term `alternative technologies' means
technologies, such as accelerator-based equipment, that
do not use radiological materials.
``Sec. 6156. Acceleration of replacement of cesium blood irradiation
sources
``(a) Goal.--The Administrator shall ensure that the goal of
the covered programs is eliminating the use of blood
irradiation devices in the United States that rely on cesium
chloride by December 31, 2027.
``(b) Implementation.--To meet the goal specified by
subsection (a), the Administrator shall carry out the covered
programs in a manner that--
``(1) is voluntary for owners of blood irradiation
devices;
``(2) allows for the United States, subject to the
review of the Administrator, to pay up to 50 percent of
the per-device cost of replacing blood irradiation
devices covered by the programs;
``(3) allows for the United States to pay up to 100
percent of the cost of removing and disposing of cesium
sources retired from service by the programs; and
``(4) replaces such devices with x-ray irradiation
devices or other devices approved by the Food and Drug
Administration that provide significant threat
reduction as compared to cesium chloride irradiators.
``(c) Duration.--The Administrator shall carry out the
covered programs until December 31, 2027.
``(d) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232), the
Administrator shall submit to the appropriate congressional
committees a report on the covered programs, including--
``(1) identification of each cesium chloride blood
irradiation device in the United States, including the
number, general location, and user type;
``(2) a plan for achieving the goal established by
subsection (a);
``(3) a methodology for prioritizing replacement of
such devices that takes into account irradiator age and
prior material security initiatives;
``(4) in consultation with the Nuclear Regulatory
Commission and the Food and Drug Administration, a
strategy identifying any legislative, regulatory, or
other measures necessary to constrain the introduction
of new cesium chloride blood irradiation devices;
``(5) identification of the annual funds required to
meet the goal established by subsection (a); and
``(6) a description of the disposal path for cesium
chloride sources under the covered programs.
``(e) Assessment.--The Administrator shall submit an
assessment to the appropriate congressional committees by
September 20, 2023, of the results of the actions on the
covered programs under this section, including--
``(1) the number of replacement irradiators under the
covered programs;
``(2) the life-cycle costs of the programs, including
personnel training, maintenance, and replacement costs
for new irradiation devices;
``(3) the cost-effectiveness of the covered programs;
``(4) an analysis of the effectiveness of the new
irradiation devices' technology; and
``(5) a forecast of whether the Administrator will
meet the goal established in subsection (a).
``(f) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term
`appropriate congressional committees' means--
``(A) the Committee on Appropriations, the
Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee
on Energy and Commerce of the House of
Representatives; and
``(B) the Committee on Appropriations, the
Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on
Energy and Natural Resources, and the Committee
on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of
the Senate.
``(2) Covered programs.--The term `covered programs'
means the following programs of the Office of
Radiological Security of the National Nuclear Security
Administration:
``(A) The Cesium Irradiator Replacement
Program.
``(B) The Off-Site Source Recovery Program.
``Sec. 6157. International agreements on nuclear weapons data
``The Secretary of Energy may, with the concurrence of the
Secretary of State and in coordination with the Secretary of
Defense, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Director
of National Intelligence, enter into agreements with countries
or international organizations to conduct data collection and
analysis to determine accurately and in a timely manner the
source of any components of, or fissile material used or
attempted to be used in, a nuclear device or weapon.
``Sec. 6158. International agreements on information on radioactive
materials
``The Secretary of Energy may, with the concurrence of the
Secretary of State and in coordination with the Secretary of
Defense, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Director
of National Intelligence, enter into agreements with countries
or international organizations--
``(1) to acquire for the materials information
program of the Department of Energy validated
information on the physical characteristics of
radioactive material produced, used, or stored at
various locations, in order to facilitate the ability
to determine accurately and in a timely manner the
source of any components of, or fissile material used
or attempted to be used in, a nuclear device or weapon;
and
``(2) to obtain access to information described in
paragraph (1) in the event of--
``(A) a nuclear detonation; or
``(B) the interdiction or discovery of a
nuclear device or weapon or nuclear material.
``Sec. 6159. Defense nuclear nonproliferation management plan
``(a) Plan Required.--The Administrator shall develop and
annually update a five-year management plan for activities
associated with the defense nuclear nonproliferation programs
of the Administration to prevent and counter the proliferation
of materials, technology, equipment, and expertise related to
nuclear and radiological weapons in order to minimize and
address the risk of nuclear terrorism and the proliferation of
such weapons.
``(b) Submission to Congress.--
``(1) Not later than March 15 of each even-numbered
year, the Administrator shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a summary of the plan
developed under subsection (a).
``(2) Not later than March 15 of each odd-numbered
year, the Administrator shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a detailed report on
the plan developed under subsection (a).
``(3) Each summary submitted under paragraph (1) and
each report submitted under paragraph (2) shall be
submitted in unclassified form, but may include a
classified annex if necessary.
``(c) Elements.--The plan required by subsection (a) shall
include, with respect to each defense nuclear nonproliferation
program of the Administration, the following:
``(1) A description of the policy context in which
the program operates, including--
``(A) a list of relevant laws, policy
directives issued by the President, and
international agreements; and
``(B) nuclear nonproliferation activities
carried out by other Federal agencies.
``(2) A description of the objectives and priorities
of the program during the year preceding the submission
of the summary required by paragraph (1) of subsection
(b) or the report required by paragraph (2) of that
subsection, as the case may be.
``(3) A description of the activities carried out
under the program during that year.
``(4) A description of the accomplishments and
challenges of the program during that year, based on an
assessment of metrics and objectives previously
established to determine the effectiveness of the
program.
``(5) A description of any gaps that remain that were
not or could not be addressed by the program during
that year.
``(6) An identification and explanation of
uncommitted or uncosted balances for the program, as of
the date of the submission of the summary required by
paragraph (1) of subsection (b) or the report required
by paragraph (2) of that subsection, as the case may
be, that are greater than the acceptable carryover
thresholds, as determined by the Secretary of Energy.
``(7) An identification of funds for the program
received through contributions from or cost-sharing
agreements with foreign governments consistent with
section 6155(e) during the year preceding the
submission of the summary required by paragraph (1) of
subsection (b) or the report required by paragraph (2)
of that subsection, as the case may be, and an
explanation of such contributions and agreements.
``(8) A description and assessment of activities
carried out under the program during that year that
were coordinated with other elements of the Department
of Energy, with the Department of Defense, and with
other Federal agencies, to maximize efficiency and
avoid redundancies.
``(9) Plans for activities of the program during the
five-year period beginning on the date on which the
summary required by paragraph (1) of subsection (b) or
the report required by paragraph (2) of that
subsection, as the case may be, is submitted, including
activities with respect to the following:
``(A) Preventing nuclear and radiological
proliferation and terrorism, including
through--
``(i) material management and
minimization, particularly with respect
to removing or minimizing the use of
highly enriched uranium, plutonium, and
radiological materials worldwide (and
identifying the countries in which such
materials are located), efforts to
dispose of surplus material, converting
reactors from highly enriched uranium
to low-enriched uranium (and
identifying the countries in which such
reactors are located);
``(ii) global nuclear material
security, including securing highly
enriched uranium, plutonium, and
radiological materials worldwide (and
identifying the countries in which such
materials are located), and providing
radiation detection capabilities at
foreign ports and borders;
``(iii) nonproliferation and arms
control, including nuclear verification
and safeguards;
``(iv) defense nuclear research and
development, including a description of
activities related to developing and
improving technology to detect the
proliferation and detonation of nuclear
weapons, verifying compliance of
foreign countries with commitments
under treaties and agreements relating
to nuclear weapons, and detecting the
diversion of nuclear materials
(including safeguards technology); and
``(v) nonproliferation construction
programs, including activities
associated with Department of Energy
Order 413.1 (relating to program
management controls).
``(B) Countering nuclear and radiological
proliferation and terrorism.
``(C) Responding to nuclear and radiological
proliferation and terrorism, including
through--
``(i) crisis operations;
``(ii) consequences management; and
``(iii) emergency management,
including international capacity
building.
``(10) A threat assessment, carried out by the
intelligence community (as defined in section 3(4) of
the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003(4))),
with respect to the risk of nuclear and radiological
proliferation and terrorism and a description of how
each activity carried out under the program will
counter the threat during the five-year period
beginning on the date on which the summary required by
paragraph (1) of subsection (b) or the report required
by paragraph (2) of that subsection, as the case may
be, is submitted and, as appropriate, in the longer
term.
``(11) A plan for funding the program during that
five-year period.
``(12) An identification of metrics and objectives
for determining the effectiveness of each activity
carried out under the program during that five-year
period.
``(13) A description of the activities to be carried
out under the program during that five-year period and
a description of how the program will be prioritized
relative to other defense nuclear nonproliferation
programs of the Administration during that five-year
period to address the highest priority risks and
requirements, as informed by the threat assessment
carried out under paragraph (10).
``(14) A description and assessment of activities to
be carried out under the program during that five-year
period that will be coordinated with other elements of
the Department of Energy, with the Department of
Defense, and with other Federal agencies, to maximize
efficiency and avoid redundancies.
``(15) A summary of the technologies and capabilities
documented under section 6160(a).
``(16) A summary of the assessments conducted under
section 6160(b)(1).
``(17) Such other matters as the Administrator
considers appropriate.
``Sec. 6160. Information relating to certain defense nuclear
nonproliferation programs
``(a) Technologies and Capabilities.--The Administrator shall
document, for efforts that are not focused on basic research,
the technologies and capabilities of the defense nuclear
nonproliferation research and development program that--
``(1) are transitioned to end users for further
development or deployment; and
``(2) are deployed.
``(b) Assessments of Status.--
``(1) In assessing projects under the defense nuclear
nonproliferation research and development program or
the defense nuclear nonproliferation and arms control
program, the Administrator shall compare the status of
each such project, including with respect to the final
results of such project, to the baseline targets and
goals established in the initial project plan of such
project.
``(2) The Administrator may carry out paragraph (1)
using a common template or such other means as the
Administrator determines appropriate.
``Sec. 6161. Annual Selected Acquisition Reports on certain hardware
relating to defense nuclear nonproliferation
``(a) Annual Selected Acquisition Reports.--
``(1) In general.--At the end of each fiscal year,
the Administrator shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a report on each covered hardware
project. The reports shall be known as Selected
Acquisition Reports for the covered hardware project
concerned.
``(2) Matters included.--The information contained in
the Selected Acquisition Report for a fiscal year for a
covered hardware project shall be the information
contained in the Selected Acquisition Report for such
fiscal year for a major defense acquisition program
under section 4351 or any successor system, expressed
in terms of the covered hardware project.
``(b) Covered Hardware Project Defined.--In this section, the
term `covered hardware project' means a project carried out
under the defense nuclear nonproliferation research and
development program that--
``(1) is focused on the production and deployment of
hardware, including with respect to the development and
deployment of satellites or satellite payloads; and
``(2) exceeds $500,000,000 in total program cost over
the course of five years.
``CHAPTER 604--DEFENSE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP MATTERS
``SUBCHAPTER I--DEFENSE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP
``Sec. 6171. Defense environmental cleanup account
``(a) Establishment.--There is hereby established in the
Treasury of the United States for the Department of Energy an
account to be known as the `Defense Environmental Cleanup
Account' (hereafter in this section referred to as the
`Account').
``(b) Amounts in Account.--All sums appropriated to the
Department of Energy for defense environmental cleanup at
defense nuclear facilities shall be credited to the Account.
Such appropriations shall be authorized annually by law. To the
extent provided in appropriations Acts, amounts in the Account
shall remain available until expended.
``Sec. 6172. Classification of defense environmental cleanup as capital
asset projects or operations activities
``The Assistant Secretary of Energy for Environmental
Management, in consultation with other appropriate officials of
the Department of Energy, shall establish requirements for the
classification of defense environmental cleanup projects as
capital asset projects or operations activities.
``Sec. 6173. Requirement to develop future use plans for defense
environmental cleanup
``(a) Authority to Develop Future Use Plans.--The Secretary
of Energy may develop future use plans for any defense nuclear
facility at which defense environmental cleanup activities are
occurring.
``(b) Requirement to Develop Future Use Plans.--The Secretary
shall develop a future use plan for each of the following
defense nuclear facilities:
``(1) Hanford Site, Richland, Washington.
``(2) Savannah River Site, Aiken, South Carolina.
``(3) Idaho National Engineering Laboratory, Idaho.
``(c) Citizen Advisory Board.--
``(1) At each defense nuclear facility for which the
Secretary of Energy intends or is required to develop a
future use plan under this section and for which no
citizen advisory board has been established, the
Secretary shall establish a citizen advisory board.
``(2) The Secretary may authorize the manager of a
defense nuclear facility for which a future use plan is
developed under this section (or, if there is no such
manager, an appropriate official of the Department of
Energy designated by the Secretary) to pay routine
administrative expenses of a citizen advisory board
established for that facility. Such payments shall be
made from funds available to the Secretary for defense
environmental cleanup activities necessary for national
security programs.
``(d) Requirement to Consult With Citizen Advisory Board.--In
developing a future use plan under this section with respect to
a defense nuclear facility, the Secretary of Energy shall
consult with a citizen advisory board established pursuant to
subsection (c) or a similar advisory board already in existence
as of September 23, 1996, for such facility, affected local
governments (including any local future use redevelopment
authorities), and other appropriate State agencies.
``(e) 50-year Planning Period.--A future use plan developed
under this section shall cover a period of at least 50 years.
``(f) Report.--Not later than 60 days after completing
development of a final plan for a site listed in subsection
(b), the Secretary of Energy shall submit to Congress a report
on the plan. The report shall describe the plan and contain
such findings and recommendations with respect to the site as
the Secretary considers appropriate.
``(g) Savings Provisions.--
``(1) Nothing in this section, or in a future use
plan developed under this section with respect to a
defense nuclear facility, shall be construed as
requiring any modification to a future use plan with
respect to a defense nuclear facility that was
developed before September 23, 1996.
``(2) Nothing in this section may be construed to
affect statutory requirements for a defense
environmental cleanup activity or project or to modify
or otherwise affect applicable statutory or regulatory
defense environmental cleanup requirements, including
substantive standards intended to protect public health
and the environment, nor shall anything in this section
be construed to preempt or impair any local land use
planning or zoning authority or State authority.
``Sec. 6174. Future-years defense environmental cleanup plan
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Energy shall submit to
Congress each year, at or about the same time that the
President's budget is submitted to Congress for a fiscal year
under section 1105(a) of title 31, a future-years defense
environmental cleanup plan that--
``(1) reflects the estimated expenditures and
proposed appropriations included in that budget for the
Department of Energy for defense environmental cleanup;
and
``(2) covers a period that includes the fiscal year
for which that budget is submitted and not less than
the four succeeding fiscal years.
``(b) Elements.--Each future-years defense environmental
cleanup plan required by subsection (a) shall contain the
following:
``(1) A detailed description of the projects and
activities relating to defense environmental cleanup to
be carried out during the period covered by the plan at
the sites specified in subsection (c) and with respect
to the activities specified in subsection (d).
``(2) A statement of proposed budget authority,
estimated expenditures, and proposed appropriations
necessary to support such projects and activities.
``(3) With respect to each site specified in
subsection (c), the following:
``(A) A statement of each milestone included
in an enforceable agreement governing cleanup
and waste remediation for that site for each
fiscal year covered by the plan.
``(B) For each such milestone, a statement
with respect to whether each such milestone
will be met in each such fiscal year.
``(C) For any milestone that will not be met,
an explanation of why the milestone will not be
met and the date by which the milestone is
expected to be met.
``(D) For any milestone that has been missed,
renegotiated, or postponed, a statement of the
current milestone, the original milestone, and
any interim milestones.
``(c) Sites Specified.--The sites specified in this
subsection are the following:
``(1) The Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho.
``(2) The Waste Isolation Pilot Plant, Carlsbad, New
Mexico.
``(3) The Savannah River Site, Aiken, South Carolina.
``(4) The Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge,
Tennessee.
``(5) The Hanford Site, Richland, Washington.
``(6) Any defense closure site of the Department of
Energy.
``(7) Any site of the National Nuclear Security
Administration.
``(d) Activities Specified.--The activities specified in this
subsection are the following:
``(1) Program support.
``(2) Program direction.
``(3) Safeguards and security.
``(4) Technology development and deployment.
``(5) Federal contributions to the Uranium Enrichment
Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund established
under section 1801 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42
U.S.C. 2297g).
``Sec. 6175. Accelerated schedule for defense environmental cleanup
activities
``(a) Accelerated Cleanup.--The Secretary of Energy shall
accelerate the schedule for defense environmental cleanup
activities and disposition projects for a site at a Department
of Energy defense nuclear facility if the Secretary determines
that such an accelerated schedule will accelerate the
recapitalization, modernization, or replacement of National
Nuclear Security Administration facilities supporting the
nuclear weapons stockpile, achieve meaningful, long-term cost
savings to the Federal Government, or could substantially
accelerate the release of land for local reuse without
undermining national security objectives.
``(b) Consideration of Factors.--In making a determination
under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consider the
following:
``(1) The extent to which accelerated cleanup
schedules can contribute to a more rapid modernization
of National Nuclear Security Administration facilities.
``(2) The cost savings achievable by the Federal
Government.
``(3) The potential for reuse of the site.
``(4) The risks that the site poses to local health
and safety.
``(5) The proximity of the site to populated areas.
``(c) Savings Provision.--Nothing in this section may be
construed to affect a specific statutory requirement for a
specific defense environmental cleanup activity or project or
to modify or otherwise affect applicable statutory or
regulatory defense environmental cleanup requirements,
including substantive standards intended to protect public
health and the environment.
``Sec. 6176. Defense environmental cleanup technology program
``(a) Establishment of Program.--The Secretary of Energy
shall establish and carry out a program of research for the
development of technologies useful for--
``(1) the reduction of environmental hazards and
contamination resulting from defense waste; and
``(2) environmental restoration of inactive defense
waste disposal sites.
``(b) Definitions.--As used in this section:
``(1) The term `defense waste' means waste, including
radioactive waste, resulting primarily from atomic
energy defense activities of the Department of Energy.
``(2) The term `inactive defense waste disposal site'
means any site (including any facility) under the
control or jurisdiction of the Secretary of Energy
which is used for the disposal of defense waste and is
closed to the disposal of additional defense waste,
including any site that is subject to decontamination
and decommissioning.
``Sec. 6177. Other programs relating to technology development
``(a) Incremental Technology Development Program.--
``(1) Establishment.--The Secretary may establish a
program, to be known as the `Incremental Technology
Development Program', to improve the efficiency and
effectiveness of the defense environmental cleanup
processes of the Office.
``(2) Focus.--
``(A) Improvements.--In carrying out the
Incremental Technology Development Program, the
Secretary shall focus on the continuous
improvement of new or available technologies,
including--
``(i) decontamination chemicals and
techniques;
``(ii) remote sensing and wireless
communication to reduce manpower and
laboratory efforts;
``(iii) detection, assay, and
certification instrumentation; and
``(iv) packaging materials, methods,
and shipping systems.
``(B) Other areas.--The Secretary may include
in the Incremental Technology Development
Program mission-relevant development,
demonstration, and deployment activities
unrelated to the focus areas described in
subparagraph (A).
``(3) Use of new and emerging technologies.--
``(A) Development and demonstration.--In
carrying out the Incremental Technology
Development Program, the Secretary shall ensure
that site offices of the Office conduct
technology development, demonstration, testing,
permitting, and deployment of new and emerging
technologies to establish a sound technical
basis for the selection of technologies for
defense environmental cleanup or infrastructure
operations.
``(B) Collaboration required.--The Secretary
shall collaborate, to the extent practicable,
with the heads of other departments and
agencies of the Federal Government, the
National Laboratories, other Federal
laboratories, appropriate State regulators and
agencies, and the Department of Labor in the
development, demonstration, testing,
permitting, and deployment of new technologies
under the Incremental Technology Development
Program.
``(4) Agreements to carry out projects.--
``(A) Authority.--In carrying out the
Incremental Technology Development Program, the
Secretary may enter into agreements with
nongovernmental entities for technology
development, demonstration, testing,
permitting, and deployment projects to improve
technologies in accordance with paragraph (2).
``(B) Selection.--The Secretary shall select
projects under subparagraph (A) through a
rigorous process that involves--
``(i) transparent and open
competition; and
``(ii) a review process that, if
practicable, is conducted in an
independent manner consistent with
Department guidance on selecting and
funding public-private partnerships.
``(C) Cost-sharing.--The Federal share of the
costs of the development, demonstration,
testing, permitting, and deployment of new
technologies carried out under this paragraph
shall be not more than 70 percent.
``(D) Briefing.--Not later than 120 days
before the date on which the Secretary enters
into the first agreement under subparagraph
(A), the Secretary shall provide to the
congressional defense committees a briefing on
the process of selecting and funding efforts
within the Incremental Technology Development
Program, including with respect to the plans of
the Secretary to ensure a scientifically
rigorous process that minimizes potential
conflicts of interest.
``(b) High-Impact Technology Development Program.--
``(1) Establishment.--The Secretary shall establish a
program, to be known as the `High-Impact Technology
Development Program', under which the Secretary shall
enter into agreements with nongovernmental entities for
projects that pursue technologies that, with respect to
the mission--
``(A) holistically address difficult
challenges;
``(B) hold the promise of breakthrough
improvements; or
``(C) align existing or in-use technologies
with difficult challenges.
``(2) Areas of focus.--The Secretary may include as
areas of focus for a project carried out under the
High-Impact Technology Development Program the
following:
``(A) Developing and demonstrating improved
methods for source and plume characterization
and monitoring, with an emphasis on--
``(i) real-time field acquisition;
and
``(ii) the use of indicator species
analyses with advanced contaminant
transport models to enable better
understanding of contaminant migration.
``(B) Developing and determining the limits
of performance for remediation technologies and
integrated remedial systems that prevent
migration of contaminants, including by
producing associated guidance and design
manuals for technologies that could be widely
used across the complex.
``(C) Demonstrating advanced monitoring
approaches that use multiple lines of evidence
for monitoring long-term performance of--
``(i) remediation systems; and
``(ii) noninvasive near-field
monitoring techniques.
``(D) Developing and demonstrating methods to
characterize the physical and chemical
attributes of waste that control behavior, with
an emphasis on--
``(i) rapid and nondestructive
examination and assay techniques; and
``(ii) methods to determine radio-
nuclide, heavy metals, and organic
constituents.
``(E) Demonstrating the technical basis for
determining when enhanced or natural
attenuation is an appropriate approach for
remediation of complex sites.
``(F) Developing and demonstrating innovative
methods to achieve real-time and, if
practicable, in situ characterization data for
tank waste and process streams that could be
useful for all phases of the waste management
program, including improving the accuracy and
representativeness of characterization data for
residual waste in tanks and ancillary
equipment.
``(G) Adapting existing waste treatment
technologies or demonstrating new waste
treatment technologies at the pilot plant scale
using real wastes or realistic surrogates--
``(i) to address engineering
adaptations;
``(ii) to ensure compliance with
waste treatment standards and other
applicable requirements under Federal
and State law and any existing
agreements or consent decrees to which
the Department is a party; and
``(iii) to enable successful
deployment at full-scale and in support
of operations.
``(H) Developing and demonstrating rapid
testing protocols that--
``(i) are accepted by the
Environmental Protection Agency, the
Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the
Department, and the scientific
community;
``(ii) can be used to measure long-
term waste form performance under
realistic disposal environments;
``(iii) can determine whether a
stabilized waste is suitable for
disposal; and
``(iv) reduce the need for extensive,
time-consuming, and costly analyses on
every batch of waste prior to disposal.
``(I) Developing and demonstrating direct
stabilization technologies to provide waste
forms for disposing of elemental mercury.
``(J) Developing and demonstrating innovative
and effective retrieval methods for removal of
waste residual materials from tanks and
ancillary equipment, including mobile retrieval
equipment or methods capable of immediately
removing waste from leaking tanks, and
connecting pipelines.
``(3) Project selection.--
``(A) Selection.--The Secretary shall select
projects to be carried out under the High-
Impact Technology Development Program through a
rigorous process that involves--
``(i) transparent and open
competition; and
``(ii) a review process that, if
practicable, is conducted in an
independent manner consistent with
Department guidance on selecting and
funding public-private partnerships.
``(B) Briefing.--Not later than 120 days
before the date on which the Secretary enters
into the first agreement under paragraph (1),
the Secretary shall provide to the
congressional defense committees a briefing on
the process of selecting and funding efforts
within the High-Impact Technology Development
Program, including with respect to the plans of
the Secretary to ensure a scientifically
rigorous process that minimizes potential
conflicts of interest.
``(c) Environmental Management University Program.--
``(1) Establishment.--The Secretary shall establish a
program, to be known as the `Environmental Management
University Program', to--
``(A) engage faculty, post-doctoral fellows
or researchers, and graduate students of
institutions of higher education on subjects
relating to the mission to show a clear path
for students for employment within the
environmental management enterprise;
``(B) provide institutions of higher
education and the Department access to advances
in engineering and science;
``(C) clearly identify to institutions of
higher education the tools necessary to enter
into the environmental management field
professionally; and
``(D) encourage current employees of the
Department to pursue advanced degrees.
``(2) Areas of focus.--The Secretary may include as
areas of focus for a grant made under the Environmental
Management University Program the following:
``(A) The atomic- and molecular-scale
chemistries of waste processing.
``(B) Contaminant immobilization in
engineered and natural systems.
``(C) Developing innovative materials, with
an emphasis on nanomaterials or biomaterials,
that could enable sequestration of challenging
hazardous or radioactive constituents such as
technetium and iodine.
``(D) Elucidating and exploiting complex
speciation and reactivity far from equilibrium.
``(E) Understanding and controlling chemical
and physical processes at interfaces.
``(F) Harnessing physical and chemical
processes to revolutionize separations.
``(G) Tailoring waste forms for contaminants
in harsh chemical environments.
``(H) Predicting and understanding subsurface
system behavior and response to perturbations.
``(3) Individual research grants.--In carrying out
the Environmental Management University Program, the
Secretary may make individual research grants to
faculty, post-doctoral fellows or researchers, and
graduate students of institutions of higher education
for three-year research projects, with an option for an
extension of one additional two-year period.
``(4) Grants for interdisciplinary collaborations.--
In carrying out the Environmental Management University
Program, the Secretary may make research grants for
strategic partnerships among scientists, faculty, post-
doctoral fellows or researchers, and graduate students
of institutions of higher education for three-year
research projects.
``(5) Hiring of undergraduates.--In carrying out the
Environmental Management University Program, the
Secretary may establish a summer internship program for
undergraduates of institutions of higher education to
work on projects relating to environmental management.
``(6) Workshops.--In carrying out the Environmental
Management University Program, the Secretary may hold
workshops with the Office of Environmental Management,
the Office of Science, and members of academia and
industry concerning environmental management challenges
and solutions.
``(d) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `complex' means all sites managed in
whole or in part by the Office.
``(2) The term `Department' means the Department of
Energy.
``(3) The term `institution of higher education' has
the meaning given the term in section 101(a) of the
Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)).
``(4) The term `mission' means the mission of the
Office.
``(5) The term `National Laboratory' has the meaning
given the term in section 2 of the Energy Policy Act of
2005 (42 U.S.C. 15801).
``(6) The term `Office' means the Office of
Environmental Management of the Department.
``(7) The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of
Energy, acting through the Assistant Secretary for
Environmental Management.
``Sec. 6178. Report on defense environmental cleanup expenditures
``Each year, at the same time the President submits to
Congress the budget for a fiscal year (pursuant to section 1105
of title 31), the Secretary of Energy shall submit to Congress
a report on how the defense environmental cleanup funds of the
Department of Energy were expended during the fiscal year
preceding the fiscal year during which the budget is submitted.
The report shall include details on expenditures by operations
office, installation, budget category, and activity. The report
also shall include any schedule changes or modifications to
planned activities for the fiscal year in which the budget is
submitted.
``Sec. 6179. Public participation in planning for defense environmental
cleanup
`` The Secretary of Energy shall consult with the
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the
Attorney General, Governors and attorneys general of affected
States, appropriate representatives of affected Indian tribes,
and interested members of the public in any planning conducted
by the Secretary for defense environmental cleanup activities
at Department of Energy defense nuclear facilities.
``Sec. 6180. Policy of Department of Energy regarding future defense
environmental management matters
``(a) Policy Required.--
``(1) Commencing not later than October 1, 2005, the
Secretary of Energy shall have in effect a policy for
carrying out future defense environmental management
matters of the Department of Energy. The policy shall
specify each officer within the Department with
responsibilities for carrying out that policy and, for
each such officer, the nature and extent of those
responsibilities.
``(2) In paragraph (1), the term `future defense
environmental management matter' means any
environmental cleanup project, decontamination and
decommissioning project, waste management project, or
related activity that arises out of the activities of
the Department in carrying out programs necessary for
national security and is to be commenced after November
24, 2003. However, such term does not include any such
project or activity the responsibility for which has
been assigned, as of November 24, 2003, to the
Environmental Management program of the Department.
``(b) Reflection in Budget.--For fiscal year 2006 and each
fiscal year thereafter, the Secretary shall ensure that the
budget justification materials submitted to Congress in support
of the Department of Energy budget for such fiscal year (as
submitted with the budget of the President under section
1105(a) of title 31) reflect the policy required by subsection
(a).
``(c) Consultation.--The Secretary shall carry out this
section in consultation with the Administrator for Nuclear
Security and the Under Secretary of Energy for Energy, Science,
and Environment.
``(d) Report.--The Secretary shall include with the budget
justification materials submitted to Congress in support of the
Department of Energy budget for fiscal year 2005 (as submitted
with the budget of the President under section 1105(a) of title
31) a report on the policy that the Secretary plans to have in
effect under subsection (a) as of October 1, 2005. The report
shall specify the officers and responsibilities referred to in
subsection (a).
``Sec. 6181. Estimation of costs of meeting defense environmental
cleanup milestones required by consent orders
``The Secretary of Energy shall include in the budget
justification materials submitted to Congress in support of the
Department of Energy budget for each fiscal year (as submitted
with the budget of the President under section 1105(a) of title
31) a report on the cost, for that fiscal year and the four
fiscal years following that fiscal year, of meeting milestones
required by a consent order at each defense nuclear facility at
which defense environmental cleanup activities are occurring.
The report shall include, for each such facility--
``(1) a specification of the cost of meeting such
milestones during that fiscal year; and
``(2) an estimate of the cost of meeting such
milestones during the four fiscal years following that
fiscal year.
``Sec. 6182. Public statement of environmental liabilities
`` Each year, at the same time that the Department of Energy
submits its annual financial report under section 3516 of title
31, the Secretary of Energy shall make available to the public
a statement of environmental liabilities, as calculated for the
most recent audited financial statement of the Department under
section 3515 of that title, for each defense nuclear facility
at which defense environmental cleanup activities are
occurring.
``SUBCHAPTER II--CLOSURE OF FACILITIES
``Sec. 6191. Reports in connection with permanent closures of
Department of Energy defense nuclear facilities
``(a) Training and Job Placement Services Plan.--Not later
than 120 days before a Department of Energy defense nuclear
facility permanently ceases all production and processing
operations, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a report containing a discussion of the
training and job placement services needed to enable the
employees at such facility to obtain employment in the defense
environmental cleanup activities at such facility. The
discussion shall include the actions that should be taken by
the contractor operating and managing such facility to provide
retraining and job placement services to employees of such
contractor.
``(b) Closure Report.--Upon the permanent cessation of
production operations at a Department of Energy defense nuclear
facility, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to Congress a
report containing--
``(1) a complete survey of environmental problems at
the facility;
``(2) budget quality data indicating the cost of
defense environmental cleanup activities at the
facility; and
``(3) a discussion of the proposed cleanup schedule.
``Sec. 6192. Defense site acceleration completion
``(a) In General.--Notwithstanding the provisions of the
Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10101 et seq.), the
requirements of section 202 of the Energy Reorganization Act of
1974 (42 U.S.C. 5842), and other laws that define classes of
radioactive waste, with respect to material stored at a
Department of Energy site at which activities are regulated by
a covered State pursuant to approved closure plans or permits
issued by the State, the term `high-level radioactive waste'
does not include radioactive waste resulting from the
reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel that the Secretary of Energy
(in this section referred to as the `Secretary'), in
consultation with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (in this
section referred to as the `Commission'), determines--
``(1) does not require permanent isolation in a deep
geologic repository for spent fuel or high-level
radioactive waste;
``(2) has had highly radioactive radionuclides
removed to the maximum extent practical; and
``(3)(A) does not exceed concentration limits for
Class C low-level waste as set out in section 61.55 of
title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, and will be
disposed of--
``(i) in compliance with the performance
objectives set out in subpart C of part 61 of
title 10, Code of Federal Regulations; and
``(ii) pursuant to a State-approved closure
plan or State-issued permit, authority for the
approval or issuance of which is conferred on
the State outside of this section; or
``(B) exceeds concentration limits for Class
C low-level waste as set out in section 61.55
of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, but
will be disposed of--
``(i) in compliance with the performance
objectives set out in subpart C of part 61 of
title 10, Code of Federal Regulations;
``(ii) pursuant to a State-approved closure
plan or State-issued permit, authority for the
approval or issuance of which is conferred on
the State outside of this section; and
``(iii) pursuant to plans developed by the
Secretary in consultation with the Commission.
``(b) Monitoring by Nuclear Regulatory Commission.--(1) The
Commission shall, in coordination with the covered State,
monitor disposal actions taken by the Department of Energy
pursuant to subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subsection (a)(3) for
the purpose of assessing compliance with the performance
objectives set out in subpart C of part 61 of title 10, Code of
Federal Regulations.
``(2) If the Commission considers any disposal actions taken
by the Department of Energy pursuant to those subparagraphs to
be not in compliance with those performance objectives, the
Commission shall, as soon as practicable after discovery of the
noncompliant conditions, inform the Department of Energy, the
covered State, and the following congressional committees:
``(A) The Committee on Armed Services, the Committee
on Energy and Commerce, and the Committee on
Appropriations of the House of Representatives.
``(B) The Committee on Armed Services, the Committee
on Energy and Natural Resources, the Committee on
Environment and Public Works, and the Committee on
Appropriations of the Senate.
``(3) For fiscal year 2005, the Secretary shall, from amounts
available for defense site acceleration completion, reimburse
the Commission for all expenses, including salaries, that the
Commission incurs as a result of performance under subsection
(a) and this subsection for fiscal year 2005. The Department of
Energy and the Commission may enter into an interagency
agreement that specifies the method of reimbursement. Amounts
received by the Commission for performance under subsection (a)
and this subsection may be retained and used for salaries and
expenses associated with those activities, notwithstanding
section 3302 of title 31, and shall remain available until
expended.
``(4) For fiscal years after 2005, the Commission shall
include in the budget justification materials submitted to
Congress in support of the Commission budget for that fiscal
year (as submitted with the budget of the President under
section 1105(a) of title 31) the amounts required, not offset
by revenues, for performance under subsection (a) and this
subsection.
``(c) Inapplicability to Certain Materials.--Subsection (a)
shall not apply to any material otherwise covered by that
subsection that is transported from the covered State.
``(d) Covered States.--For purposes of this section, the
following States are covered States:
``(1) The State of South Carolina.
``(2) The State of Idaho.
``(e) Construction.--(1) Nothing in this section shall
impair, alter, or modify the full implementation of any Federal
Facility Agreement and Consent Order or other applicable
consent decree for a Department of Energy site.
``(2) Nothing in this section establishes any precedent or is
binding on the State of Washington, the State of Oregon, or any
other State not covered by subsection (d) for the management,
storage, treatment, and disposition of radioactive and
hazardous materials.
``(3) Nothing in this section amends the definition of
'transuranic waste' or regulations for repository disposal of
transuranic waste pursuant to the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant
Land Withdrawal Act (Public Law 102-579; 106 Stat. 4777) or
part 191 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations.
``(4) Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect in
any way the obligations of the Department of Energy to comply
with section 6154.
``(5) Nothing in this section amends the West Valley
Demonstration Act (Public Law 96-368; 42 U.S.C. 2021a note).
``(f) Judicial Review.--Judicial review shall be available in
accordance with chapter 7 of title 5, for the following:
``(1) Any determination made by the Secretary or any
other agency action taken by the Secretary pursuant to
this section.
``(2) Any failure of the Commission to carry out its
responsibilities under subsection (b).
``Sec. 6193. Sandia National Laboratories
``Funds appropriated by the Consolidated Appropriations Act,
2004 (Public Law 108-199; 118 Stat. 3), or any other Act
thereafter, may not be obligated to pay, on behalf of the
United States or a contractor or subcontractor of the United
States, to post a bond or fulfill any other financial
responsibility requirement relating to closure or post-closure
care and monitoring of Sandia National Laboratories and
properties held or managed by Sandia National Laboratories
prior to implementation of closure or post-closure monitoring.
The State of New Mexico or any other entity may not enforce
against the United States or a contractor or subcontractor of
the United States, in this year or any other fiscal year, a
requirement to post bond or any other financial responsibility
requirement relating to closure or postclosure care and
monitoring of Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico and
properties held or managed by Sandia National Laboratories in
New Mexico.
``Sec. 6194. Plan for deactivation and decommissioning of
nonoperational defense nuclear facilities
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Energy shall, every four
years beginning in 2025, develop and subsequently carry out a
plan for the activities of the Department of Energy relating to
the deactivation and decommissioning of nonoperational defense
nuclear facilities.
``(b) Elements.--The plan required by subsection (a) shall
include the following:
``(1) A list of nonoperational defense nuclear
facilities, prioritized for deactivation and
decommissioning based on the potential to reduce risks
to human health, property, or the environment and to
maximize cost savings.
``(2) An assessment of the life cycle costs of each
nonoperational defense nuclear facility during the
period beginning on the date on which the plan is
submitted under subsection (d) and ending on the
earlier of--
``(A) the date that is 25 years after the
date on which the plan is submitted; or
``(B) the estimated date for deactivation and
decommissioning of the facility.
``(3) An estimate of the cost and time needed to
deactivate and decommission each nonoperational defense
nuclear facility.
``(4) A schedule for when the Office of Environmental
Management will accept each nonoperational defense
nuclear facility for deactivation and decommissioning.
``(5) An estimate of costs that could be avoided by--
``(A) accelerating the cleanup of
nonoperational defense nuclear facilities; or
``(B) other means, such as reusing such
facilities for another purpose.
``(c) Plan for Transfer of Responsibility for Certain
Facilities.--The Secretary shall, during 2025, develop and
subsequently carry out a plan under which the Administrator
shall transfer, by March 31, 2029, to the Assistant Secretary
for Environmental Management the responsibility for
decontaminating and decommissioning facilities of the
Administration that the Secretary determines are nonoperational
as of September 30, 2024.
``(d) Submission to Congress.--Not later than March 31, 2025,
and every four years thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to
the appropriate congressional committees a report that
includes--
``(1) the plan required by subsection (a);
``(2) a description of the deactivation and
decommissioning actions expected to be taken during the
following fiscal year pursuant to the plan;
``(3) in the case of the report submitted during
2025, the plan required by subsection (c); and
``(4) a description of the deactivation and
decommissioning actions taken at each nonoperational
defense nuclear facility during the period following
the date on which the previous report required by this
section was submitted.
``(e) Termination.--The requirements of this section shall
terminate after the submission to the appropriate congressional
committees of the report required by subsection (d) to be
submitted not later than March 31, 2033.
``(f) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `appropriate congressional committees'
means--
``(A) the congressional defense committees;
and
``(B) the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources of the Senate and the Committee on
Energy and Commerce of the House of
Representatives.
``(2) The term `life cycle costs', with respect to a
facility, means--
``(A) the present and future costs of all
resources and associated cost elements required
to develop, produce, deploy, or sustain the
facility; and
``(B) the present and future costs to
deactivate, decommission, and deconstruct the
facility.
``(3) The term `nonoperational defense nuclear
facility' means a production facility or utilization
facility (as those terms are defined in section 11 of
the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2014)) under
the control or jurisdiction of the Secretary of Energy
and operated for national security purposes that is no
longer needed for the mission of the Department of
Energy, including the National Nuclear Security
Administration.
``SUBCHAPTER III--HANFORD RESERVATION, WASHINGTON
``Sec. 6201. Safety measures for waste tanks at Hanford Nuclear
Reservation
``(a) Identification and Monitoring of Tanks.--Not later than
February 3, 1991, the Secretary of Energy shall identify which
single-shelled or double-shelled high-level nuclear waste tanks
at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation, Richland, Washington, may
have a serious potential for release of high-level waste due to
uncontrolled increases in temperature or pressure. After
completing such identification, the Secretary shall determine
whether continuous monitoring is being carried out to detect a
release or excessive temperature or pressure at each tank so
identified. If such monitoring is not being carried out, as
soon as practicable the Secretary shall install such
monitoring, but only if a type of monitoring that does not
itself increase the danger of a release can be installed.
``(b) Action Plans.--Not later than March 5, 1991, the
Secretary of Energy shall develop action plans to respond to
excessive temperature or pressure or a release from any tank
identified under subsection (a).
``(c) Prohibition.--Beginning March 5, 1991, no additional
high-level nuclear waste (except for small amounts removed and
returned to a tank for analysis) may be added to a tank
identified under subsection (a) unless the Secretary determines
that no safer alternative than adding such waste to the tank
currently exists or that the tank does not pose a serious
potential for release of high-level nuclear waste.
``Sec. 6202. Hanford waste tank cleanup program reforms
``(a) Establishment of Office of River Protection.--The
Secretary of Energy shall establish an office at the Hanford
Reservation, Richland, Washington, to be known as the `Office
of River Protection' (in this section referred to as the
`Office').
``(b) Management and Responsibilities of Office.--
``(1) The Office shall be headed by a senior official
of the Department of Energy, who shall report to the
Assistant Secretary of Energy for Environmental
Management.
``(2) The head of the Office shall be responsible for
managing all aspects of the River Protection Project,
Richland, Washington, including Hanford Tank Farm
operations and the Waste Treatment Plant.
``(3)(A) The Assistant Secretary of Energy for
Environmental Management shall delegate in writing
responsibility for the management of the River
Protection Project, Richland, Washington, to the head
of the Office.
``(B) Such delegation shall include, at a minimum,
authorities for contracting, financial management,
safety, and general program management that are
equivalent to the authorities of managers of other
operations offices of the Department of Energy.
``(C) The head of the Office shall, to the maximum
extent possible, coordinate all activities of the
Office with the manager of the Richland Operations
Office of the Department of Energy.
``(c) Department Responsibilities.--The Secretary shall
provide the head of the Office with the resources and personnel
necessary to carry out the responsibilities specified in
subsection (b)(2).
``(d) Notification.--The Assistant Secretary of Energy for
Environmental Management shall submit to the Committee on Armed
Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of
the House of Representatives written notification detailing any
changes in the roles, responsibilities, and reporting
relationships that involve the Office.
``(e) Termination.--The Office shall terminate on September
30, 2024. The Office may be extended beyond that date if the
Assistant Secretary of Energy for Environmental Management
determines in writing that termination would disrupt effective
management of the Hanford Tank Farm operations.
``Sec. 6203. River protection project
`` The tank waste remediation system environmental project,
Richland, Washington, including all programs relating to the
retrieval and treatment of tank waste at the site at Hanford,
Washington, under the management of the Office of River
Protection, shall be known and designated as the `River
Protection Project'. Any reference to that project in any law,
regulation, map, document, record, or other paper of the United
States shall be considered to be a reference to the River
Protection Project.
``Sec. 6204. Notification regarding air release of radioactive or
hazardous material
``If the Secretary of Energy (or a designee of the Secretary)
is notified of an improper release into the air of radioactive
or hazardous material above applicable statutory or regulatory
limits that resulted from waste generated by atomic energy
defense activities at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation,
Richland, Washington, the Secretary (or designee of the
Secretary) shall--
``(1) not later than two business days after being
notified of the release, notify the congressional
defense committees of the release; and
``(2) not later than seven business days after being
notified of the release, provide the congressional
defense committees a briefing on the status of the
release, including--
``(A) the cause of the release, if known; and
``(B) preliminary plans to address and
remediate the release, including associated
costs and timelines.
``SUBCHAPTER IV--SAVANNAH RIVER SITE, SOUTH CAROLINA
``Sec. 6211. Accelerated schedule for isolating high-level nuclear
waste at the Defense Waste Processing Facility,
Savannah River Site
``The Secretary of Energy shall accelerate the schedule for
the isolation of high-level nuclear waste in glass canisters at
the Defense Waste Processing Facility at the Savannah River
Site, South Carolina, if the Secretary determines that the
acceleration of such schedule--
``(1) will achieve long-term cost savings to the
Federal Government; and
``(2) could accelerate the removal and isolation of
high-level nuclear waste from long-term storage tanks
at the site.
``Sec. 6212. Multi-year plan for clean-up
``The Secretary of Energy shall develop and implement a
multi-year plan for the clean-up of nuclear waste at the
Savannah River Site that results, or has resulted, from the
following:
``(1) Nuclear weapons activities carried out at the
site.
``(2) The processing, treating, packaging, and
disposal of Department of Energy domestic and foreign
spent nuclear fuel rods at the site.
``Sec. 6213. Continuation of processing, treatment, and disposal of
legacy nuclear materials
`` The Secretary of Energy shall continue operations and
maintain a high state of readiness at the H-canyon facility at
the Savannah River Site, Aiken, South Carolina, and shall
provide technical staff necessary to operate and so maintain
such facility.
``CHAPTER 605--SAFEGUARDS AND SECURITY MATTERS
``SUBCHAPTER I--SAFEGUARDS AND SECURITY
``Sec. 6221. Prohibition on international inspections of Department of
Energy facilities unless protection of restricted
data is certified
``The Secretary of Energy may not allow an inspection of a
national security laboratory or nuclear weapons production
facility by the International Atomic Energy Agency until the
Secretary certifies to Congress that no Restricted Data will be
revealed during such inspection.
``Sec. 6222. Restrictions on access to national security laboratories
by foreign visitors from sensitive countries
``(a) Background Review Required.--The Secretary of Energy
and the Administrator may not admit to any facility described
in paragraph (3) of subsection (c) other than areas accessible
to the general public any individual who is a citizen or agent
of a covered foreign nation or a nation on the current
sensitive countries list unless the Secretary or Administrator
first completes a background review with respect to that
individual.
``(b) Sense of Congress Regarding Background Reviews.--It is
the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Energy, the
Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the
Director of National Intelligence should ensure that background
reviews carried out under this section are completed in not
more than 15 days.
``(c) Prohibition on Admittance.--
``(1) In general.--With respect to an individual who
is a citizen or agent of a covered foreign nation, the
Secretary and the Administrator may not, except as
provided in paragraph (2), admit such individual to any
areas not accessible to the general public within a
facility described in paragraph (3).
``(2) Waiver.--The Secretary, acting through the
Administrator, may waive the prohibition under
paragraph (1) with respect to an individual who is a
citizen or agent of a covered foreign nation if, not
later than 30 days prior to admitting such individual
to a facility described in such paragraph, the
Secretary certifies to Congress that--
``(A) the admittance of such individual to
the facility is in the national security
interests of the United States;
``(B) no classified or restricted data will
be revealed to such individual in connection
with the admittance of such individual to the
facility;
``(C) the Secretary or Administrator has
consulted with the heads of other relevant
departments or agencies of the United States
Government to mitigate risks associated with
the admittance of such individual; and
``(D) the background review completed to
subsection (a) with respect to such individual
did not uncover any previously unreported
affiliation with military or intelligence
organizations associated with a covered foreign
nation.
``(3) Facilities described.--A facility described in
this paragraph is a facility, or any portion thereof,
that directly supports the mission, functions, and
operations of the Administration (as described in this
subpart) and is located on--
``(A) a national security laboratory;
``(B) a nuclear weapons production facility;
or
``(C) a site that directly supports the
protection, development, sustainment, or
disposal of technologies or materials related
to the provision of nuclear propulsion for
United States naval vessels.
``(4) Effective date.--The prohibition under
paragraph (1) shall take effect on April 15, 2025.
``(d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to limit or otherwise affect the authority of the
Secretary or the Administrator to--
``(1) admit to a facility described in paragraph (3)
of subsection (c)--
``(A) a citizen or lawful permanent resident
of the United States;
``(B) an individual involved in an
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
inspection (as defined in the `Agreement
between the United States and the IAEA for the
Application of Safeguards in the U.S.'); or
``(C) an individual involved in information
exchanges in support of activities of the
United States with respect to nonproliferation,
counterproliferation, and counterterrorism, in
accordance with international treaties or other
legally-binding agreements or instruments to
which the United States is a party; or
``(2) admit any individual to a facility, or any
portion thereof, that is not directly associated with
or directly funded to perform the mission, functions,
and operations of the Administration (as described in
this subpart).
``(e) Definitions.--For purposes of this section:
``(1) The term `background review', commonly known as
an indices check, means a review of information
provided by the Director of National Intelligence and
the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
regarding personal background, including information
relating to any history of criminal activity or to any
evidence of espionage.
``(2) The term `covered foreign nation' means--
``(A) the People's Republic of China;
``(B) the Russian Federation;
``(C) the Democratic People's Republic of
Korea; and
``(D) the Islamic Republic of Iran.
``(3) The term `sensitive countries list' means the
list prescribed by the Secretary of Energy known as the
Department of Energy List of Sensitive Countries.
``Sec. 6223. Background investigations of certain personnel at
Department of Energy facilities
``The Secretary of Energy shall ensure that an investigation
meeting the requirements of section 145 of the Atomic Energy
Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2165) is made for each Department of
Energy employee, or contractor employee, at a national security
laboratory or nuclear weapons production facility who--
``(1) carries out duties or responsibilities in or
around a location where Restricted Data is present; or
``(2) has or may have regular access to a location
where Restricted Data is present.
``Sec. 6224. Department of Energy counterintelligence polygraph program
``(a) New Counterintelligence Polygraph Program Required.--
The Secretary of Energy shall carry out, under regulations
prescribed under this section, a new counterintelligence
polygraph program for the Department of Energy. The purpose of
the new program is to minimize the potential for release or
disclosure of classified data, materials, or information.
``(b) Authorities and Limitations.--
``(1) The Secretary shall prescribe regulations for
the new counterintelligence polygraph program required
by subsection (a) in accordance with the provisions of
subchapter II of chapter 5 of title 5 (commonly
referred to as the Administrative Procedures Act).
``(2) In prescribing regulations for the new program,
the Secretary shall take into account the results of
the Polygraph Review.
``(3) Not later than six months after obtaining the
results of the Polygraph Review, the Secretary shall
issue a notice of proposed rulemaking for the new
program.
``(4) In the event of a counterintelligence
investigation, the regulations prescribed under
paragraph (1) may ensure that the persons subject to
the counterintelligence polygraph program required by
subsection (a) include any person who is--
``(A) a national of the United States (as
such term is defined in section 101 of the
Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
1101)) and also a national of a foreign state;
and
``(B) an employee or contractor who requires
access to classified information.
``(c) Polygraph Review Defined.--In this section, the term
`Polygraph Review' means the review of the Committee to Review
the Scientific Evidence on the Polygraph of the National
Academy of Sciences.
``Sec. 6225. Notice to congressional committees of certain security and
counterintelligence failures within atomic energy
defense programs
``(a) Required Notification.--The Secretary of Energy shall
submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and
House of Representatives a notification of each significant
atomic energy defense intelligence loss. Any such notification
shall be provided only after consultation with the Director of
National Intelligence and the Director of the Federal Bureau of
Investigation, as appropriate.
``(b) Significant Atomic Energy Defense Intelligence
Losses.--In this section, the term `significant atomic energy
defense intelligence loss' means any national security or
counterintelligence failure or compromise of classified
information at a facility of the Department of Energy or
operated by a contractor of the Department that the Secretary
considers likely to cause significant harm or damage to the
national security interests of the United States.
``(c) Manner of Notification.--Notification of a significant
atomic energy defense intelligence loss under subsection (a)
shall be provided, in accordance with the procedures
established pursuant to subsection (d), not later than 30 days
after the date on which the Department of Energy determines
that the loss has taken place.
``(d) Procedures.--The Secretary of Energy and the Committees
on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives
shall each establish such procedures as may be necessary to
protect from unauthorized disclosure classified information,
information relating to intelligence sources and methods, and
sensitive law enforcement information that is submitted to
those committees pursuant to this section and that are
otherwise necessary to carry out the provisions of this
section.
``(e) Statutory Construction.--
``(1) Nothing in this section shall be construed as
authority to withhold any information from the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of
Representatives on the grounds that providing the
information to those committees would constitute the
unauthorized disclosure of classified information,
information relating to intelligence sources and
methods, or sensitive law enforcement information.
``(2) Nothing in this section shall be construed to
modify or supersede any other requirement to report
information on intelligence activities to Congress,
including the requirement under section 501 of the
National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3091) for the
President to ensure that the congressional intelligence
committees are kept fully informed of the intelligence
activities of the United States and for those
committees to notify promptly other congressional
committees of any matter relating to intelligence
activities requiring the attention of those committees.
``Sec. 6226. Annual report and certification on status of security of
atomic energy defense facilities
``(a) Report and Certification on Nuclear Security
Enterprise.--
``(1) Not later than September 30 of each even-
numbered year, the Administrator shall submit to the
Secretary of Energy--
``(A) a report detailing the status of
security at facilities holding Category I and
II quantities of special nuclear material that
are administered by the Administration; and
``(B) written certification that such
facilities are secure and that the security
measures at such facilities meet the security
standards and requirements of the
Administration and the Department of Energy.
``(2) If the Administrator is unable to make the
certification described in paragraph (1)(B) with
respect to a facility, the Administrator shall submit
to the Secretary with the matters required by paragraph
(1) a corrective action plan for the facility
describing--
``(A) the deficiency that resulted in the
Administrator being unable to make the
certification;
``(B) the actions to be taken to correct the
deficiency; and
``(C) timelines for taking such actions.
``(3) Not later than December 1 of each even-numbered
year, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional
defense committees the unaltered report, certification,
and any corrective action plans submitted by the
Administrator under paragraphs (1) and (2) together
with any comments of the Secretary.
``(b) Report and Certification on Atomic Energy Defense
Facilities Not Administered by the Administration.--
``(1) Not later than December 1 of each even-numbered
year, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional
defense committees--
``(A) a report detailing the status of the
security of atomic energy defense facilities
holding Category I and II quantities of special
nuclear material that are not administered by
the Administration; and
``(B) written certification that such
facilities are secure and that the security
measures at such facilities meet the security
standards and requirements of the Department of
Energy.
``(2) If the Secretary is unable to make the
certification described in paragraph (1)(B) with
respect to a facility, the Secretary shall submit to
the congressional defense committees, together with the
matters required by paragraph (1), a corrective action
plan describing--
``(A) the deficiency that resulted in the
Secretary being unable to make the
certification;
``(B) the actions to be taken to correct the
deficiency; and
``(C) timelines for taking such actions.
``Sec. 6227. Protection of certain nuclear facilities and assets from
unmanned aircraft
``(a) Authority.--Notwithstanding any provision of title 18,
the Secretary of Energy may take such actions described in
subsection (b)(1) that are necessary to mitigate the threat (as
defined by the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the
Secretary of Transportation) that an unmanned aircraft system
or unmanned aircraft poses to the safety or security of a
covered facility or asset.
``(b) Actions Described.--
``(1) The actions described in this paragraph are the
following:
``(A) Detect, identify, monitor, and track
the unmanned aircraft system or unmanned
aircraft, without prior consent, including by
means of intercept or other access of a wire,
oral, or electronic communication used to
control the unmanned aircraft system or
unmanned aircraft.
``(B) Warn the operator of the unmanned
aircraft system or unmanned aircraft, including
by passive or active, and direct or indirect
physical, electronic, radio, and
electromagnetic means.
``(C) Disrupt control of the unmanned
aircraft system or unmanned aircraft, without
prior consent, including by disabling the
unmanned aircraft system or unmanned aircraft
by intercepting, interfering, or causing
interference with wire, oral, electronic, or
radio communications used to control the
unmanned aircraft system or unmanned aircraft.
``(D) Seize or exercise control of the
unmanned aircraft system or unmanned aircraft.
``(E) Seize or otherwise confiscate the
unmanned aircraft system or unmanned aircraft.
``(F) Use reasonable force to disable,
damage, or destroy the unmanned aircraft system
or unmanned aircraft.
``(2) The Secretary of Energy shall develop the
actions described in paragraph (1) in coordination with
the Secretary of Transportation.
``(c) Forfeiture.--Any unmanned aircraft system or unmanned
aircraft described in subsection (a) that is seized by the
Secretary of Energy is subject to forfeiture to the United
States.
``(d) Regulations.--The Secretary of Energy and the Secretary
of Transportation may prescribe regulations and shall issue
guidance in the respective areas of each Secretary to carry out
this section.
``(e) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `covered facility or asset' means any
facility or asset that is--
``(A) identified by the Secretary of Energy
for purposes of this section;
``(B) located in the United States (including
the territories and possessions of the United
States); and
``(C) owned by the United States or
contracted to the United States, to store or
use special nuclear material.
``(2) The terms `unmanned aircraft' and `unmanned
aircraft system' have the meanings given those terms in
section 331 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of
2012 (Public Law 112-95; 49 U.S.C. 40101 note).
``Sec. 6228. Reporting on penetrations of networks of contractors and
subcontractors
``(a) Procedures for Reporting Penetrations.--The
Administrator shall establish procedures that require each
contractor and subcontractor to report to the Chief Information
Officer when a covered network of the contractor or
subcontractor that meets the criteria established pursuant to
subsection (b) is successfully penetrated.
``(b) Establishment of Criteria for Covered Networks.--
``(1) In general.--The Administrator shall, in
consultation with the officials specified in paragraph
(2), establish criteria for covered networks to be
subject to the procedures for reporting penetrations
under subsection (a).
``(2) Officials specified.--The officials specified
in this paragraph are the following officials of the
Administration:
``(A) The Deputy Administrator for Defense
Programs.
``(B) The Associate Administrator for
Acquisition and Project Management.
``(C) The Chief Information Officer.
``(D) Any other official of the
Administration the Administrator considers
necessary.
``(c) Procedure Requirements.--
``(1) Rapid reporting.--
``(A) In general.--The procedures established
pursuant to subsection (a) shall require each
contractor or subcontractor to submit to the
Chief Information Officer a report on each
successful penetration of a covered network of
the contractor or subcontractor that meets the
criteria established pursuant to subsection (b)
not later than 60 days after the discovery of
the successful penetration.
``(B) Elements.--Subject to subparagraph (C),
each report required by subparagraph (A) with
respect to a successful penetration of a
covered network of a contractor or
subcontractor shall include the following:
``(i) A description of the technique
or method used in such penetration.
``(ii) A sample of the malicious
software, if discovered and isolated by
the contractor or subcontractor,
involved in such penetration.
``(iii) A summary of information
created by or for the Administration in
connection with any program of the
Administration that has been
potentially compromised as a result of
such penetration.
``(C) Avoidance of delays in reporting.--If a
contractor or subcontractor is not able to
obtain all of the information required by
subparagraph (B) to be included in a report
required by subparagraph (A) by the date that
is 60 days after the discovery of a successful
penetration of a covered network of the
contractor or subcontractor, the contractor or
subcontractor shall--
``(i) include in the report all
information available as of that date;
and
``(ii) provide to the Chief
Information Officer the additional
information required by subparagraph
(B) as the information becomes
available.
``(2) Access to equipment and information by
administration personnel.--Concurrent with the
establishment of the procedures pursuant to subsection
(a), the Administrator shall establish procedures to be
used if information owned by the Administration was in
use during or at risk as a result of the successful
penetration of a covered network--
``(A) in order to--
``(i) in the case of a penetration of
a covered network of a management and
operating contractor, enhance the
access of personnel of the
Administration to Government-owned
equipment and information; and
``(ii) in the case of a penetration
of a covered network of a contractor or
subcontractor that is not a management
and operating contractor, facilitate
the access of personnel of the
Administration to the equipment and
information of the contractor or
subcontractor; and
``(B) which shall--
``(i) include mechanisms for
personnel of the Administration to,
upon request, obtain access to
equipment or information of a
contractor or subcontractor necessary
to conduct forensic analysis in
addition to any analysis conducted by
the contractor or subcontractor;
``(ii) provide that a contractor or
subcontractor is only required to
provide access to equipment or
information as described in clause (i)
to determine whether information
created by or for the Administration in
connection with any program of the
Administration was successfully
exfiltrated from a network of the
contractor or subcontractor and, if so,
what information was exfiltrated; and
``(iii) provide for the reasonable
protection of trade secrets, commercial
or financial information, and
information that can be used to
identify a specific person.
``(3) Dissemination of information.--The procedures
established pursuant to subsection (a) shall allow for
limiting the dissemination of information obtained or
derived through such procedures so that such
information may be disseminated only to entities--
``(A) with missions that may be affected by
such information;
``(B) that may be called upon to assist in
the diagnosis, detection, or mitigation of
cyber incidents;
``(C) that conduct counterintelligence or law
enforcement investigations; or
``(D) for national security purposes,
including cyber situational awareness and
defense purposes.
``(d) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) Chief information officer.--The term `Chief
Information Officer' means the Associate Administrator
for Information Management and Chief Information
Officer of the Administration.
``(2) Contractor.--The term `contractor' means a
private entity that has entered into a contract or
contractual action of any kind with the Administration
to furnish supplies, equipment, materials, or services
of any kind.
``(3) Covered network.--The term `covered network'
includes any network or information system that
accesses, receives, or stores--
``(A) classified information; or
``(B) sensitive unclassified information
germane to any program of the Administration,
as determined by the Administrator.
``(4) Subcontractor.--The term `subcontractor' means
a private entity that has entered into a contract or
contractual action with a contractor or another
subcontractor to furnish supplies, equipment,
materials, or services of any kind in connection with
another contract in support of any program of the
Administration.
``SUBCHAPTER II--CLASSIFIED INFORMATION
``Sec. 6231. Review of certain documents before declassification and
release
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Energy shall ensure that,
before a document of the Department of Energy that contains
national security information is released or declassified, such
document is reviewed to determine whether it contains
Restricted Data.
``(b) Limitation on Declassification.--The Secretary may not
implement the automatic declassification provisions of
Executive Order No. 13526 (50 U.S.C. 3161 note) if the
Secretary determines that such implementation could result in
the automatic declassification and release of documents
containing Restricted Data.
``Sec. 6232. Protection against inadvertent release of restricted data
and formerly restricted data
``(a) Plan for Protection Against Release.--The Secretary of
Energy and the Archivist of the United States shall, after
consultation with the members of the National Security Council
and in consultation with the Secretary of Defense and the heads
of other appropriate Federal agencies, develop a plan to
prevent the inadvertent release of records containing
Restricted Data or Formerly Restricted Data during the
automatic declassification of records under Executive Order No.
13526 (50 U.S.C. 3161 note).
``(b) Plan Elements.--The plan under subsection (a) shall
include the following:
``(1) The actions to be taken in order to ensure that
records subject to Executive Order No. 13526 are
reviewed on a page-by-page basis for Restricted Data
and Formerly Restricted Data unless they have been
determined to be highly unlikely to contain Restricted
Data or Formerly Restricted Data.
``(2) The criteria and process by which documents are
determined to be highly unlikely to contain Restricted
Data or Formerly Restricted Data.
``(3) The actions to be taken in order to ensure
proper training, supervision, and evaluation of
personnel engaged in declassification under that
Executive order so that such personnel recognize
Restricted Data and Formerly Restricted Data.
``(4) The extent to which automated declassification
technologies will be used under that Executive order to
protect Restricted Data and Formerly Restricted Data
from inadvertent release.
``(5) Procedures for periodic review and evaluation
by the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the
Director of the Information Security Oversight Office
of the National Archives and Records Administration, of
compliance by Federal agencies with the plan.
``(6) Procedures for resolving disagreements among
Federal agencies regarding declassification procedures
and decisions under the plan.
``(7) The funding, personnel, and other resources
required to carry out the plan.
``(8) A timetable for implementation of the plan.
``(c) Limitation on Declassification of Certain Records.--
``(1) Effective on October 17, 1998, and except as
provided in paragraph (3), a record referred to in
subsection (a) may not be declassified unless the
agency having custody of the record reviews the record
on a page-by-page basis to ensure that the record does
not contain Restricted Data or Formerly Restricted
Data.
``(2) Any record determined as a result of a review
under paragraph (1) to contain Restricted Data or
Formerly Restricted Data may not be declassified until
the Secretary of Energy, in conjunction with the head
of the agency having custody of the record, determines
that the document is suitable for declassification.
``(3) After the date occurring 60 days after the
submission of the plan required by subsection (a) to
the committees referred to in paragraphs (1) and (2) of
subsection (d), the requirement under paragraph (1) to
review a record on a page-by-page basis shall not apply
in the case of a record determined, under the actions
specified in the plan pursuant to subsection (b)(1), to
be a record that is highly unlikely to contain
Restricted Data or Formerly Restricted Data.
``(d) Submission of Plan.--The Secretary of Energy shall
submit the plan required under subsection (a) to the following:
``(1) The Committee on Armed Services of the Senate.
``(2) The Committee on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives.
``(3) The Assistant to the President for National
Security Affairs.
``(e) Report and Notification Regarding Inadvertent
Releases.--
``(1) The Secretary of Energy shall submit to the
committees and Assistant to the President specified in
subsection (d) a report on inadvertent releases of
Restricted Data or Formerly Restricted Data under
Executive Order No. 12958 that occurred before October
17, 1998.
``(2) The Secretary of Energy shall, in each even-
numbered year beginning in 2010, submit to the
committees and Assistant to the President specified in
subsection (d) a report identifying any inadvertent
releases of Restricted Data or Formerly Restricted Data
under Executive Order No. 13526 discovered in the two-
year period preceding the submittal of the report.
``Sec. 6233. Supplement to plan for declassification of restricted data
and formerly restricted data
``(a) Supplement to Plan.--The Secretary of Energy and the
Archivist of the United States shall, after consultation with
the members of the National Security Council and in
consultation with the Secretary of Defense and the heads of
other appropriate Federal agencies, develop a supplement to the
plan required under subsection (a) of section 6232.
``(b) Contents of Supplement.--The supplement shall provide
for the application of that plan (including in particular the
element of the plan required by section 6232(b)(1)) to all
records subject to Executive Order No. 12958 that were
determined before October 17, 1998, to be suitable for
declassification.
``(c) Limitation on Declassification of Records.--All records
referred to in subsection (b) shall be treated, for purposes of
subsection (c) of section 6232, in the same manner as records
referred to in subsection (a) of such section.
``(d) Submission of Supplement.--The Secretary of Energy
shall submit the supplement required under subsection (a) to
the recipients of the plan referred to in subsection (d) of
section 6232.
``Sec. 6234. Protection of classified information during laboratory-to-
laboratory exchanges
``(a) Provision of Training.--The Secretary of Energy shall
ensure that all Department of Energy employees and Department
of Energy contractor employees participating in laboratory-to-
laboratory cooperative exchange activities are fully trained in
matters relating to the protection of classified information
and to potential espionage and counterintelligence threats.
``(b) Countering of Espionage and Intelligence-gathering
Abroad.--
``(1) The Secretary shall establish a pool of
Department employees and Department contractor
employees who are specially trained to counter threats
of espionage and intelligence-gathering by foreign
nationals against Department employees and Department
contractor employees who travel abroad for laboratory-
to-laboratory exchange activities or other cooperative
exchange activities on behalf of the Department.
``(2) The Director of Intelligence and
Counterintelligence of the Department of Energy may
assign at least one employee from the pool established
under paragraph (1) to accompany a group of Department
employees or Department contractor employees who travel
to any nation designated to be a sensitive country for
laboratory-to-laboratory exchange activities or other
cooperative exchange activities on behalf of the
Department.
``Sec. 6235. Identification in budget materials of amounts for
declassification activities and limitation on
expenditures for such activities
``(a) Amounts for Declassification of Records.--The Secretary
of Energy shall include in the budget justification materials
submitted to Congress in support of the Department of Energy
budget for any fiscal year (as submitted with the budget of the
President under section 1105(a) of title 31) specific
identification, as a budgetary line item, of the amounts
required to carry out programmed activities during that fiscal
year to declassify records pursuant to Executive Order No.
13526 (50 U.S.C. 3161 note), or any successor Executive order,
or to comply with any statutory requirement to declassify
Government records.
``(b) Certification Required With Respect to Automatic
Declassification of Records.--No records of the Department of
Energy that have not as of October 5, 1999, been reviewed for
declassification shall be subject to automatic declassification
unless the Secretary of Energy certifies to Congress that such
declassification would not harm the national security.
``CHAPTER 606--PERSONNEL MATTERS
``SUBCHAPTER I--PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
``Sec. 6241. Authority for appointment of certain scientific,
engineering, and technical personnel
``(a) Authority.--
``(1) Notwithstanding any provision of title 5
governing appointments in the competitive service and
General Schedule classification and pay rates, the
Secretary of Energy may--
``(A) establish and set the rates of pay for
not more than 200 positions in the Department
of Energy for scientific, engineering, and
technical personnel whose duties will relate to
safety at defense nuclear facilities of the
Department; and
``(B) appoint persons to such positions.
``(2) The rate of pay for a position established
under paragraph (1) may not exceed the rate of pay
payable for level III of the Executive Schedule under
section 5314 of title 5.
``(3) To the maximum extent practicable, the
Secretary shall appoint persons under paragraph (1)(B)
to the positions established under paragraph (1)(A) in
accordance with the merit system principles set forth
in section 2301 of such title.
``(b) OPM Review.--
``(1) The Secretary shall enter into an agreement
with the Director of the Office of Personnel Management
under which agreement the Director shall periodically
evaluate the use of the authority set forth in
subsection (a)(1). The Secretary shall reimburse the
Director for evaluations conducted by the Director
pursuant to the agreement. Any such reimbursement shall
be credited to the revolving fund referred to in
section 1304(e) of title 5.
``(2) If the Director determines as a result of such
evaluation that the Secretary of Energy is not
appointing persons to positions under such authority in
a manner consistent with the merit system principles
set forth in section 2301 of title 5 or is setting
rates of pay at levels that are not appropriate for the
qualifications and experience of the persons appointed
and the duties of the positions involved, the Director
shall notify the Secretary and Congress of that
determination.
``(3) Upon receipt of a notification under paragraph
(2), the Secretary shall--
``(A) take appropriate actions to appoint
persons to positions under such authority in a
manner consistent with such principles or to
set rates of pay at levels that are appropriate
for the qualifications and experience of the
persons appointed and the duties of the
positions involved; or
``(B) cease appointment of persons under such
authority.
``(c) Termination.--
``(1) The authority provided under subsection (a)(1)
shall terminate on September 30, 2026.
``(2) An employee may not be separated from
employment with the Department of Energy or receive a
reduction in pay by reason of the termination of
authority under paragraph (1).
``Sec. 6242. Whistleblower protection program
``(a) Program Required.--The Secretary of Energy shall
establish a program to ensure that covered individuals may not
be discharged, demoted, or otherwise discriminated against as a
reprisal for making protected disclosures.
``(b) Covered Individuals.--For purposes of this section, a
covered individual is an individual who is an employee of the
Department of Energy, or of a contractor of the Department, who
is engaged in the defense activities of the Department.
``(c) Protected Disclosures.--For purposes of this section, a
protected disclosure is a disclosure--
``(1) made by a covered individual who takes
appropriate steps to protect the security of the
information in accordance with guidance provided under
this section;
``(2) made to a person or entity specified in
subsection (d); and
``(3) of classified or other information that the
covered individual reasonably believes to provide
direct and specific evidence of any of the following:
``(A) A violation of law or Federal
regulation.
``(B) Gross mismanagement, a gross waste of
funds, or abuse of authority.
``(C) A false statement to Congress on an
issue of material fact.
``(d) Persons and Entities to Which Disclosures May Be
Made.--A person or entity specified in this subsection is any
of the following:
``(1) A member of a committee of Congress having
primary responsibility for oversight of the department,
agency, or element of the Government to which the
disclosed information relates.
``(2) An employee of Congress who is a staff member
of such a committee and has an appropriate security
clearance for access to information of the type
disclosed.
``(3) The Inspector General of the Department of
Energy.
``(4) The Federal Bureau of Investigation.
``(5) Any other element of the Government designated
by the Secretary as authorized to receive information
of the type disclosed.
``(e) Official Capacity of Persons to Whom Information Is
Disclosed.--A member of, or an employee of Congress who is a
staff member of, a committee of Congress specified in
subsection (d) who receives a protected disclosure under this
section does so in that member or employee's official capacity
as such a member or employee.
``(f) Assistance and Guidance.--The Secretary, acting through
the Inspector General of the Department of Energy, shall
provide assistance and guidance to each covered individual who
seeks to make a protected disclosure under this section. Such
assistance and guidance shall include the following:
``(1) Identifying the persons or entities under
subsection (d) to which that disclosure may be made.
``(2) Advising that individual regarding the steps to
be taken to protect the security of the information to
be disclosed.
``(3) Taking appropriate actions to protect the
identity of that individual throughout that disclosure.
``(4) Taking appropriate actions to coordinate that
disclosure with any other Federal agency or agencies
that originated the information.
``(g) Regulations.--The Secretary shall prescribe regulations
to ensure the security of any information disclosed under this
section.
``(h) Notification to Covered Individuals.--The Secretary
shall notify each covered individual of the following:
``(1) The rights of that individual under this
section.
``(2) The assistance and guidance provided under this
section.
``(3) That the individual has a responsibility to
obtain that assistance and guidance before seeking to
make a protected disclosure.
``(i) Complaint by Covered Individuals.--If a covered
individual believes that that individual has been discharged,
demoted, or otherwise discriminated against as a reprisal for
making a protected disclosure under this section, the
individual may submit a complaint relating to such matter to
the Director of the Office of Hearings and Appeals of the
Department of Energy.
``(j) Investigation by Office of Hearings and Appeals.--
``(1) For each complaint submitted under subsection
(i), the Director of the Office of Hearings and Appeals
shall--
``(A) determine whether or not the complaint
is frivolous; and
``(B) if the Director determines the
complaint is not frivolous, conduct an
investigation of the complaint.
``(2) The Director shall submit a report on each
investigation undertaken under paragraph (1)(B) to--
``(A) the individual who submitted the
complaint on which the investigation is based;
``(B) the contractor concerned, if any; and
``(C) the Secretary of Energy.
``(k) Remedial Action.--
``(1) Whenever the Secretary determines that a
covered individual has been discharged, demoted, or
otherwise discriminated against as a reprisal for
making a protected disclosure under this section, the
Secretary shall--
``(A) in the case of a Department employee,
take appropriate actions to abate the action;
or
``(B) in the case of a contractor employee,
order the contractor concerned to take
appropriate actions to abate the action.
``(2)(A) If a contractor fails to comply with an
order issued under paragraph (1)(B), the Secretary may
file an action for enforcement of the order in the
appropriate United States district court.
``(B) In any action brought under subparagraph (A),
the court may grant appropriate relief, including
injunctive relief and compensatory and exemplary
damages.
``(l) Relationship to Other Laws.--The protections provided
by this section are independent of, and not subject to any
limitations that may be provided in, the Whistleblower
Protection Act of 1989 (Public Law 101-12; 103 Stat. 16) or any
other law that may provide protection for disclosures of
information by employees of the Department of Energy or of a
contractor of the Department.
``(m) Annual Report.--
``(1) Not later than 30 days after the commencement
of each fiscal year, the Director shall submit to the
Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the
Committee on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives a report on the investigations
undertaken under subsection (j)(1)(B) during the
preceding fiscal year, including a summary of the
results of each such investigation.
``(2) A report under paragraph (1) may not identify
or otherwise provide any information about an
individual submitting a complaint under this section
without the consent of the individual.
``Sec. 6243. Department of Energy defense nuclear facilities workforce
restructuring plan
``(a) In General.--Upon determination that a change in the
workforce at a defense nuclear facility is necessary, the
Secretary of Energy shall develop a plan for restructuring the
workforce for the defense nuclear facility that takes into
account--
``(1) the reconfiguration of the defense nuclear
facility; and
``(2) the plan for the nuclear weapons stockpile that
is the most recently prepared plan at the time of the
development of the plan referred to in this subsection.
``(b) Consultation.--
``(1) In developing a plan referred to in subsection
(a), the Secretary shall consult with the Secretary of
Labor, appropriate representatives of local and
national collective-bargaining units of individuals
employed at Department of Energy defense nuclear
facilities, appropriate representatives of departments
and agencies of State and local governments,
appropriate representatives of State and local
institutions of higher education, and appropriate
representatives of community groups in communities
affected by the restructuring plan.
``(2) The Secretary shall determine appropriate
representatives of the units, governments,
institutions, and groups referred to in paragraph (1).
``(c) Objectives.--In preparing the plan required under
subsection (a), the Secretary shall be guided by the following
objectives:
``(1) Changes in the workforce at a Department of
Energy defense nuclear facility--
``(A) should be accomplished so as to
minimize social and economic impacts;
``(B) should be made only after the provision
of notice of such changes not later than 120
days before the commencement of such changes to
such employees and the communities in which
such facilities are located; and
``(C) should be accomplished, when possible,
through the use of retraining, early
retirement, attrition, and other options that
minimize layoffs.
``(2) Employees whose employment in positions at such
facilities is terminated shall, to the extent
practicable, receive preference in any hiring of the
Department of Energy (consistent with applicable
employment seniority plans or practices of the
Department of Energy and with section 3152 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Years
1990 and 1991 (Public Law 101-189; 103 Stat. 1682)).
``(3) Employees shall, to the extent practicable, be
retrained for work in environmental restoration and
waste management activities at such facilities or other
facilities of the Department of Energy.
``(4) The Department of Energy should provide
relocation assistance to employees who are transferred
to other Department of Energy facilities as a result of
the plan.
``(5) The Department of Energy should assist
terminated employees in obtaining appropriate
retraining, education, and reemployment assistance
(including employment placement assistance).
``(6) The Department of Energy should provide local
impact assistance to communities that are affected by
the restructuring plan and coordinate the provision of
such assistance with--
``(A) programs carried out by the Secretary
of Labor under title I of the Workforce
Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3111
et seq.);
``(B) programs carried out pursuant to the
Defense Economic Adjustment, Diversification,
Conversion, and Stabilization Act of 1990
(division D of Public Law 101-510; 10 U.S.C.
2391 note); and
``(C) programs carried out by the Department
of Commerce pursuant to title II of the Public
Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42
U.S.C. 3141 et seq.).
``(d) Implementation.--The Secretary shall, subject to the
availability of appropriations for such purpose, work on an
ongoing basis with representatives of the Department of Labor,
workforce bargaining units, and States and local communities in
carrying out a plan required under subsection (a).
``(e) Submittal to Congress.--
``(1) The Secretary shall submit to Congress a plan
referred to in subsection (a) with respect to a defense
nuclear facility within 90 days after the date on which
a notice of changes described in subsection (c)(1)(B)
is provided to employees of the facility, or 90 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, whichever
is later.
``(2) In addition to the plans submitted under
paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to Congress
every six months a report setting forth a description
of, and the amount or value of, all local impact
assistance provided during the preceding six months
under subsection (c)(6).
``(f) Department of Energy Defense Nuclear Facility
Defined.--In this section, the term `Department of Energy
defense nuclear facility' means--
``(1) a production facility or utilization facility
(as those terms are defined in section 11 of the Atomic
Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2014)) that is under the
control or jurisdiction of the Secretary and that is
operated for national security purposes (including the
tritium loading facility at Savannah River, South
Carolina, and the 236 H facility at Savannah River,
South Carolina), but the term does not include any
facility that does not conduct atomic energy defense
activities and does not include any facility or
activity covered by Executive Order Number 12344, dated
February 1, 1982, pertaining to the naval nuclear
propulsion program;
``(2) a nuclear waste storage or disposal facility
that is under the control or jurisdiction of the
Secretary;
``(3) a testing and assembly facility that is under
the control or jurisdiction of the Secretary and that
is operated for national security purposes (including
the Nevada National Security Site, Nevada, and the
Pantex facility, Texas);
``(4) an atomic weapons research facility that is
under the control or jurisdiction of the Secretary
(including Lawrence Livermore, Los Alamos, and Sandia
National Laboratories); or
``(5) any facility described in paragraphs (1)
through (4) that--
``(A) is no longer in operation;
``(B) was under the control or jurisdiction
of the Department of Defense, the Atomic Energy
Commission, or the Energy Research and
Development Administration; and
``(C) was operated for national security
purposes.
``Sec. 6244. Authority to provide certificate of commendation to
Department of Energy and contractor employees for
exemplary service in stockpile stewardship and
security
``(a) Authority to Present Certificate of Commendation.--The
Secretary of Energy may present a certificate of commendation
to any current or former employee of the Department of Energy,
and any current or former employee of a Department contractor,
whose service to the Department in matters relating to
stockpile stewardship and security assisted the Department in
furthering the national security interests of the United
States.
``(b) Certificate.--The certificate of commendation presented
to a current or former employee under subsection (a) shall
include an appropriate citation of the service of the current
or former employee described in that subsection, including a
citation for dedication, intellect, and sacrifice in furthering
the national security interests of the United States by
maintaining a strong, safe, and viable United States nuclear
deterrent during the cold war or thereafter.
``(c) Department of Energy Defined.--For purposes of this
section, the term `Department of Energy' includes any
predecessor agency of the Department of Energy.
``SUBCHAPTER II--EDUCATION AND TRAINING
``Sec. 6251. Executive management training in Department of Energy
``(a) Establishment of Training Program.--The Secretary of
Energy shall establish and implement a management training
program for personnel of the Department of Energy involved in
the management of atomic energy defense activities.
``(b) Training Provisions.--The training program shall at a
minimum include instruction in the following areas:
``(1) Department of Energy policy and procedures for
management and operation of atomic energy defense
facilities.
``(2) Methods of evaluating technical performance.
``(3) Federal and State environmental laws and
requirements for compliance with such environmental
laws, including timely compliance with reporting
requirements in such laws.
``(4) The establishment of program milestones and
methods to evaluate success in meeting such milestones.
``(5) Methods for conducting long-range technical and
budget planning.
``(6) Procedures for reviewing and applying
innovative technology to defense environmental cleanup.
``Sec. 6252. Stockpile stewardship recruitment and training program
``(a) Conduct of Program.--
``(1) As part of the stockpile stewardship program
established pursuant to section 6111, the Secretary of
Energy shall conduct a stockpile stewardship
recruitment and training program at the national
security laboratories.
``(2) The recruitment and training program shall be
conducted in coordination with the Chairman of the
Joint Nuclear Weapons Council established by section
179 and the directors of the laboratories referred to
in paragraph (1).
``(b) Support of Dual-use Programs.--As part of the
recruitment and training program, the directors of the national
security laboratories may employ undergraduate students,
graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows to carry out
research sponsored by such laboratories for military or
nonmilitary dual-use programs related to nuclear weapons
stockpile stewardship.
``(c) Establishment of Retiree Corps.--As part of the
training and recruitment program, the Secretary, in
coordination with the directors of the national security
laboratories, shall establish for the laboratories a retiree
corps of retired scientists who have expertise in research and
development of nuclear weapons. The directors may employ the
retired scientists on a part-time basis to provide appropriate
assistance on nuclear weapons issues, to contribute relevant
information to be archived, and to help to provide training to
other scientists.
``Sec. 6253. Fellowship program for development of skills critical to
the nuclear security enterprise
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Energy shall conduct a
fellowship program for the development of skills critical to
the ongoing mission of the nuclear security enterprise. Under
the fellowship program, the Secretary shall provide educational
assistance and research assistance to eligible individuals to
facilitate the development by such individuals of skills
critical to maintaining the ongoing mission of the nuclear
security enterprise.
``(b) Eligible Individuals.--Individuals eligible for
participation in the fellowship program are United States
citizens who are either of the following:
``(1) Students pursuing graduate degrees in fields of
science or engineering that are related to nuclear
weapons engineering or to the science and technology
base of the Department of Energy.
``(2) Individuals engaged in postdoctoral studies in
such fields.
``(c) Covered Facilities.--The Secretary shall carry out the
fellowship program at or in connection with the national
security laboratories and nuclear weapons production
facilities.
``(d) Administration.--The Secretary shall carry out the
fellowship program at a facility referred to in subsection (c)
through the stockpile manager of the facility.
``(e) Allocation of Funds.--The Secretary shall, in
consultation with the Assistant Secretary of Energy for Defense
Programs, allocate funds available for the fellowship program
under subsection (f) among the facilities referred to in
subsection (c). The Secretary shall make the allocation after
evaluating an assessment by the weapons program director of
each such facility of the personnel and critical skills
necessary at the facility for carrying out the ongoing mission
of the facility.
``(f) Agreement.--
``(1) The Secretary may allow an individual to
participate in the program only if the individual signs
an agreement described in paragraph (2).
``(2) An agreement referred to in paragraph (1) shall
be in writing, shall be signed by the participant, and
shall include the participant's agreement to serve,
after completion of the course of study for which the
assistance was provided, as a full-time employee in a
position in the nuclear security enterprise for a
period of time to be established by the Secretary of
Energy of not less than one year, if such a position is
offered to the participant.
``SUBCHAPTER III--WORKER SAFETY
``Sec. 6261. Worker protection at nuclear weapons facilities
``(a) Training Grant Program.--
``(1) The Secretary of Energy is authorized to award
grants to organizations referred to in paragraph (2) in
order for such organizations--
``(A) to provide training and education to
persons who are or may be engaged in hazardous
substance response or emergency response at
Department of Energy nuclear weapons
facilities; and
``(B) to develop curricula for such training
and education.
``(2)(A) Subject to subparagraph (B), the Secretary
is authorized to award grants under paragraph (1) to
non-profit organizations that have demonstrated (as
determined by the Secretary) capabilities in--
``(i) implementing and conducting effective
training and education programs relating to the
general health and safety of workers; and
``(ii) identifying, and involving in
training, groups of workers whose duties
include hazardous substance response or
emergency response.
``(B) The Secretary shall give preference in the
award of grants under this section to employee
organizations and joint labor-management training
programs that are grant recipients under section 126(g)
of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of
1986 (42 U.S.C. 9660a).
``(3) An organization awarded a grant under paragraph
(1) shall carry out training, education, or curricula
development pursuant to Department of Energy orders
relating to employee safety training, including orders
numbered 5480.4 and 5480.11.
``(b) Enforcement of Employee Safety Standards.--
``(1) Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary shall
assess civil penalties against any contractor of the
Department of Energy who (as determined by the
Secretary)--
``(A) employs individuals who are engaged in
hazardous substance response or emergency
response at Department of Energy nuclear
weapons facilities; and
``(B) fails (i) to provide for the training
of such individuals to carry out such hazardous
substance response or emergency response, or
(ii) to certify to the Department of Energy
that such employees are adequately trained for
such response pursuant to orders issued by the
Department of Energy relating to employee
safety training (including orders numbered
5480.4 and 5480.11).
``(2) Civil penalties assessed under this subsection
may not exceed $5,000 for each day in which a failure
referred to in paragraph (1)(B) occurs.
``(c) Regulations.--The Secretary shall prescribe regulations
to carry out this section.
``(d) Definitions.--For the purposes of this section, the
term `hazardous substance' includes radioactive waste and mixed
radioactive and hazardous waste.
``Sec. 6262. Safety oversight and enforcement at defense nuclear
facilities
``The Secretary of Energy shall take appropriate actions to
ensure that--
``(1) officials of the Department of Energy who are
responsible for independent oversight of matters
relating to nuclear safety at defense nuclear
facilities and enforcement of nuclear safety standards
at such facilities maintain independence from officials
who are engaged in, or who are advising persons who are
engaged in, management of such facilities;
``(2) the independent, internal oversight functions
carried out by the Department include activities
relating to--
``(A) the assessment of the safety of defense
nuclear facilities;
``(B) the assessment of the effectiveness of
Department program offices in carrying out
programs relating to the environment, safety,
health, and security at defense nuclear
facilities;
``(C) the provision to the Secretary of
oversight reports that--
``(i) contain validated technical
information; and
``(ii) provide a clear analysis of
the extent to which line programs
governing defense nuclear facilities
meet applicable goals for the
environment, safety, health, and
security at such facilities; and
``(D) the development of clear performance
standards to be used in assessing the adequacy
of the programs referred to in subparagraph
(C)(ii);
``(3) the Department has a system for bringing issues
relating to nuclear safety at defense nuclear
facilities to the attention of the officials of the
Department (including the Secretary of Energy) who have
authority to resolve such issues in an adequate and
timely manner; and
``(4) an adequate number of qualified personnel of
the Department are assigned to oversee matters relating
to nuclear safety at defense nuclear facilities and
enforce nuclear safety standards at such facilities.
``Sec. 6263. Program to monitor department of energy workers exposed to
hazardous and radioactive substances
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Energy shall establish
and carry out a program for the identification and on-going
medical evaluation of current and former Department of Energy
employees who are subject to significant health risks as a
result of the exposure of such employees to hazardous or
radioactive substances during such employment.
``(b) Implementation of Program.--
``(1) The Secretary shall, with the concurrence of
the Secretary of Health and Human Services, issue
regulations under which the Secretary shall implement
the program. Such regulations shall, to the extent
practicable, provide for a process to--
``(A) identify the hazardous substances and
radioactive substances to which current and
former Department of Energy employees may have
been exposed as a result of such employment;
``(B) identify employees referred to in
subparagraph (A) who received a level of
exposure identified under paragraph (2)(B);
``(C) determine the appropriate number,
scope, and frequency of medical evaluations and
laboratory tests to be provided to employees
who have received a level of exposure
identified under paragraph (2)(B) to permit the
Secretary to evaluate fully the extent, nature,
and medical consequences of such exposure;
``(D) make available the evaluations and
tests referred to in subparagraph (C) to the
employees referred to in such subparagraph;
``(E) ensure that privacy is maintained with
respect to medical information that personally
identifies any such employee; and
``(F) ensure that employee participation in
the program is voluntary.
``(2)(A) In determining the most appropriate means of
carrying out the activities referred to in
subparagraphs (A) through (D) of paragraph (1), the
Secretary shall consult with the Secretary of Health
and Human Services under the agreement referred to in
subsection (c).
``(B) The Secretary of Health and Human Services,
with the assistance of the Director of the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention and the Director of the
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health,
and the Secretary of Labor shall identify the levels of
exposure to the substances referred to in subparagraph
(A) of paragraph (1) that present employees referred to
in such subparagraph with significant health risks
under Federal and State occupational, health, and
safety standards.
``(3) In prescribing the guidelines referred to in
paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult with
representatives of the following entities:
``(A) The American College of Occupational
and Environmental Medicine.
``(B) The National Academy of Sciences.
``(C) The National Council on Radiation
Protection and Measurements.
``(D) Any labor organization or other
collective bargaining agent authorized to act
on the behalf of employees of a Department of
Energy defense nuclear facility.
``(4) The Secretary shall provide for each employee
identified under paragraph (1)(B) and provided with any
medical examination or test under paragraph (1) to be
notified by the appropriate medical personnel of the
identification and the results of any such examination
or test. Each notification under this paragraph shall
be provided in a form that is readily understandable by
the employee.
``(5) The Secretary shall collect and assemble
information relating to the examinations and tests
carried out under paragraph (1).
``(6) The Secretary shall commence carrying out the
program described in this subsection not later than
October 23, 1993.
``(c) Agreement With Secretary of Health and Human
Services.--Not later than April 23, 1993, the Secretary shall
enter into an agreement with the Secretary of Health and Human
Services relating to the establishment and conduct of the
program required and regulations issued under this section.
``(d) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `Department of Energy defense nuclear
facility' has the meaning given that term in section
6243(f).
``(2) The term `Department of Energy employee' means
any employee of the Department of Energy employed at a
Department of Energy defense nuclear facility,
including any employee of a contractor or subcontractor
of the Department of Energy employed at such a
facility.
``Sec. 6264. Programs for persons who may have been exposed to
radiation released from Hanford Nuclear Reservation
``(a) Funding.--Of the funds authorized to be appropriated to
the Department of Energy under title XXXI of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1991 (Public Law 101-
510), the Secretary of Energy shall make available $3,000,000
to the State of Washington, $1,000,000 to the State of Oregon,
and $1,000,000 to the State of Idaho. Such funds shall be used
to develop and implement programs for the benefit of persons
who may have been exposed to radiation released from the
Department of Energy Hanford Nuclear Reservation (Richland,
Washington) between the years 1944 and 1972.
``(b) Programs.--The programs to be developed by the States
may include only the following activities:
``(1) Preparing and distributing information on the
health effects of radiation to health care
professionals, and to persons who may have been exposed
to radiation.
``(2) Developing and implementing mechanisms for
referring persons who may have been exposed to
radiation to health care professionals with expertise
in the health effects of radiation.
``(3) Evaluating and, if feasible, implementing,
registration and monitoring of persons who may have
been exposed to radiation released from the Hanford
Nuclear Reservation.
``(c) Plan and Reports.--
``(1) The States of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho
shall jointly develop a single plan for implementing
this section.
``(2) Not later than May 5, 1991, such States shall
submit to the Secretary of Energy and Congress a copy
of the plan developed under paragraph (1).
``(3) Not later than May 5, 1992, such States shall
submit to the Secretary of Energy and Congress a single
report on the implementation of the plan developed
under paragraph (1).
``(4) In developing and implementing the plan, such
States shall consult with persons carrying out current
radiation dose and epidemiological research programs
(including the Hanford Thyroid Disease Study of the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the
Hanford Environmental Dose Reconstruction Project of
the Department of Energy), and may not cause
substantial damage to such research programs.
``(d) Prohibition on Disclosure of Exposure Information.--
``(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), a person
may not disclose to the public the following:
``(A) Any information obtained through a
program that identifies a person who may have
been exposed to radiation released from the
Hanford Nuclear Reservation.
``(B) Any information obtained through a
program that identifies a person participating
in any of the programs developed under this
section.
``(C) The name, address, and telephone number
of a person requesting information referred to
in subsection (b)(1).
``(D) The name, address, and telephone number
of a person who has been referred to a health
care professional under subsection (b)(2).
``(E) The name, address, and telephone number
of a person who has been registered and
monitored pursuant to subsection (b)(3).
``(F) Information that identifies the person
from whom information referred to in this
paragraph was obtained under a program or any
other third party involved with, or identified
by, any such information so obtained.
``(G) Any other personal or medical
information that identifies a person or party
referred to in subparagraphs (A) through (F).
``(H) Such other information or categories of
information as the chief officers of the health
departments of the States of Washington,
Oregon, and Idaho jointly designate as
information covered by this subsection.
``(2) Information referred to in paragraph (1) may be
disclosed to the public if the person identified by the
information, or the legal representative of that
person, has consented in writing to the disclosure.
``(3) The States of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho
shall establish uniform procedures for carrying out
this subsection, including procedures governing the
following:
``(A) The disclosure of information under
paragraph (2).
``(B) The use of the Hanford Health
Information Network database.
``(C) The future disposition of the database.
``(D) Enforcement of the prohibition provided
in paragraph (1) on the disclosure of
information described in that paragraph.
``Sec. 6265. Use of probabilistic risk assessment to ensure nuclear
safety of facilities of the Administration and the
Office of Environmental Management
``(a) Nuclear Safety at NNSA and DOE Facilities.--The
Administrator and the Secretary of Energy shall ensure that the
methods for assessing, certifying, and overseeing nuclear
safety at the facilities specified in subsection (c) use
national and international standards and nuclear industry best
practices, including probabilistic or quantitative risk
assessment if sufficient data exist.
``(b) Adequate Protection.--The use of probabilistic or
quantitative risk assessment under subsection (a) shall be to
support, rather than replace, the requirement under section 182
of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2232) that the
utilization or production of special nuclear material will be
in accordance with the common defense and security and will
provide adequate protection to the health and safety of the
public.
``(c) Facilities Specified.--Subsection (a) shall apply--
``(1) to the Administrator with respect to the
national security laboratories and the nuclear weapons
production facilities; and
``(2) to the Secretary of Energy with respect to
defense nuclear facilities of the Office of
Environmental Management of the Department of Energy.
``Sec. 6266. Notification of nuclear criticality and non-nuclear
incidents
``(a) Notification.--The Secretary of Energy or the
Administrator, as the case may be, shall submit to the
appropriate congressional committees a notification of a
nuclear criticality incident resulting from a covered program
that results in an injury or fatality or results in the
shutdown, or partial shutdown, of a covered facility by not
later than 15 days after the date of such incident.
``(b) Elements of Notification.--Each notification submitted
under subsection (a) shall include the following:
``(1) A description of the incident, including the
cause of the incident.
``(2) In the case of a criticality incident, whether
the incident caused a facility, or part of a facility,
to be shut down.
``(3) The effect, if any, on the mission of the
Administration or the Office of Environmental
Management of the Department of Energy.
``(4) Any corrective action taken in response to the
incident.
``(c) Database.--
``(1) The Secretary shall maintain a record of
incidents described in paragraph (2).
``(2) An incident described in this paragraph is any
of the following incidents resulting from a covered
program:
``(A) A nuclear criticality incident that
results in an injury or fatality or results in
the shutdown, or partial shutdown, of a covered
facility.
``(B) A non-nuclear incident that results in
serious bodily injury or fatality at a covered
facility.
``(d) Cooperation.--In carrying out this section, the
Secretary and the Administrator shall ensure that each
management and operating contractor of a covered facility
cooperates in a timely manner.
``(e) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `appropriate congressional committees'
means--
``(A) the congressional defense committees;
and
``(B) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of
the House of Representatives and the Committee
on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate.
``(2) The term `covered facility' means--
``(A) a facility of the nuclear security
enterprise; and
``(B) a facility conducting activities for
the defense environmental cleanup program of
the Office of Environmental Management of the
Department of Energy.
``(3) The term `covered program' means--
``(A) programs of the Administration; and
``(B) defense environmental cleanup programs
of the Office of Environmental Management of
the Department of Energy.
``CHAPTER 607--BUDGET AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT MATTERS
``SUBCHAPTER I--RECURRING NATIONAL SECURITY AUTHORIZATION PROVISIONS
``Sec. 6271. Definitions
``In this subchapter:
``(1) The term `DOE national security authorization'
means an authorization of appropriations for activities
of the Department of Energy in carrying out programs
necessary for national security.
``(2)(A) Except as provided by subparagraph (B), the
term `minor construction threshold' means $30,000,000.
``(B) The Administrator may calculate the amount
specified in subparagraph (A) based on fiscal year 2022
constant dollars if the Administrator--
``(i) submits to the congressional defense
committees a report on the method used by the
Administrator to calculate the adjustment;
``(ii) a period of 30 days elapses following
the date of such submission; and
``(iii) publishes the adjusted amount in the
Federal Register.
``Sec. 6272. Reprogramming
``(a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (b) and
in sections 5791 and 5792 of this title, the Secretary of
Energy may not use amounts appropriated pursuant to a DOE
national security authorization for a program--
``(1) in amounts that exceed, in a fiscal year--
``(A) 115 percent of the amount authorized
for that program by that authorization for that
fiscal year; or
``(B) $5,000,000 more than the amount
authorized for that program by that
authorization for that fiscal year; or
``(2) which has not been presented to, or requested
of, Congress.
``(b) Exception Where Notice-and-wait Given.--An action
described in subsection (a) may be taken if--
``(1) the Secretary submits to the congressional
defense committees a report referred to in subsection
(c) with respect to such action; and
``(2) a period of 30 days has elapsed after the date
on which such committees receive the report.
``(c) Report.--The report referred to in this subsection is a
report containing a full and complete statement of the action
proposed to be taken and the facts and circumstances relied
upon in support of the proposed action.
``(d) Computation of Days.--In the computation of the 30-day
period under subsection (b), there shall be excluded any day on
which either House of Congress is not in session because of an
adjournment of more than three days to a day certain.
``(e) Limitations.--
``(1) Total amount obligated.--In no event may the
total amount of funds obligated pursuant to a DOE
national security authorization for a fiscal year
exceed the total amount authorized to be appropriated
by that authorization for that fiscal year.
``(2) Prohibited items.--Funds appropriated pursuant
to a DOE national security authorization may not be
used for an item for which Congress has specifically
denied funds.
``Sec. 6273. Minor construction projects
``(a) Authority.--Using operation and maintenance funds or
facilities and infrastructure funds authorized by a DOE
national security authorization, the Secretary of Energy may
carry out minor construction projects.
``(b) Annual Report.--The Secretary shall submit to the
congressional defense committees on an annual basis a report on
each exercise of the authority in subsection (a) during the
preceding fiscal year. Each report shall provide a brief
description of each minor construction project covered by the
report. The report shall include with respect to each project
the following:
``(1) The estimated original total project cost and
the estimated original date of completion.
``(2) The percentage of the project that is complete.
``(3) The current estimated total project cost and
estimated date of completion.
``(c) Cost Variation Reports to Congressional Committees.--
If, at any time during the construction of any minor
construction project authorized by a DOE national security
authorization, the estimated cost of the project is revised and
the revised cost of the project exceeds the minor construction
threshold, the Secretary shall immediately submit to the
congressional defense committees a report explaining the
reasons for the cost variation.
``(d) Notification Required for Certain Projects.--
Notwithstanding subsection (a), the Secretary may not start a
minor construction project with a total estimated cost of more
than $5,000,000 until--
``(1) the Secretary notifies the congressional
defense committees of such project and total estimated
cost; and
``(2) a period of 15 days has elapsed after the date
on which such notification is received.
``(e) Minor Construction Project Defined.--In this section,
the term `minor construction project' means any plant project
not specifically authorized by law for which the approved total
estimated cost does not exceed the minor construction
threshold.
``Sec. 6274. General plant projects
`` Plant or construction projects for which amounts are made
available under this and subsequent appropriation Acts with a
current estimated cost of less than $10,000,000 are considered
for purposes of section 6273 as a plant project for which the
approved total estimated cost does not exceed the minor
construction threshold and for purposes of section 6275 as a
construction project with a current estimated cost of less than
a minor construction threshold.
``Sec. 6275. Limits on construction projects
``(a) Construction Cost Ceiling.--Except as provided in
subsection (b), construction on a construction project which is
in support of national security programs of the Department of
Energy and was authorized by a DOE national security
authorization may not be started, and additional obligations in
connection with the project above the total estimated cost may
not be incurred, whenever the current estimated cost of the
construction project exceeds by more than 25 percent the higher
of--
``(1) the amount authorized for the project; or
``(2) the amount of the total estimated cost for the
project as shown in the most recent budget
justification data submitted to Congress.
``(b) Exception Where Notice-and-wait Given.--An action
described in subsection (a) may be taken if--
``(1) the Secretary of Energy has submitted to the
congressional defense committees a report on the
actions and the circumstances making such action
necessary; and
``(2) a period of 30 days has elapsed after the date
on which the report is received by the committees.
``(c) Computation of Days.--In the computation of the 30-day
period under subsection (b), there shall be excluded any day on
which either House of Congress is not in session because of an
adjournment of more than three days to a day certain.
``(d) Exception for Minor Projects.--Subsection (a) does not
apply to a construction project with a current estimated cost
of less than the minor construction threshold.
``Sec. 6276. Fund transfer authority
``(a) Transfer to Other Federal Agencies.--The Secretary of
Energy may transfer funds authorized to be appropriated to the
Department of Energy pursuant to a DOE national security
authorization to other Federal agencies for the performance of
work for which the funds were authorized. Funds so transferred
may be merged with and be available for the same purposes and
for the same time period as the authorizations of the Federal
agency to which the amounts are transferred.
``(b) Transfer Within Department of Energy.--
``(1) Transfers permitted.--Subject to paragraph (2),
the Secretary of Energy may transfer funds authorized
to be appropriated to the Department of Energy pursuant
to a DOE national security authorization to any other
DOE national security authorization. Amounts of
authorizations so transferred may be merged with and be
available for the same purposes and for the same period
as the authorization to which the amounts are
transferred.
``(2) Maximum amounts.--Not more than 5 percent of
any such authorization may be transferred to another
authorization under paragraph (1). No such
authorization may be increased or decreased by more
than 5 percent by a transfer under such paragraph.
``(c) Limitations.--The authority provided by this subsection
to transfer authorizations--
``(1) may be used only to provide funds for items
relating to activities necessary for national security
programs that have a higher priority than the items
from which the funds are transferred; and
``(2) may not be used to provide funds for an item
for which Congress has specifically denied funds.
``(d) Notice to Congress.--The Secretary of Energy shall
promptly notify the congressional defense committees of any
transfer of funds to or from any DOE national security
authorization.
``Sec. 6277. Conceptual and construction design
``(a) Conceptual Design.--
``(1) Requirement.--Subject to paragraph (2) and
except as provided in paragraph (3), before submitting
to Congress a request for funds for a construction
project that is in support of a national security
program of the Department of Energy, the Secretary of
Energy shall complete a conceptual design for that
project.
``(2) Requests for conceptual design funds.--If the
estimated cost of completing a conceptual design for a
construction project exceeds $5,000,000, the Secretary
shall submit to Congress a request for funds for the
conceptual design before submitting a request for funds
for the construction project.
``(3) Exceptions.--The requirement in paragraph (1)
does not apply to a request for funds--
``(A) for a construction project the total
estimated cost of which is less than the minor
construction threshold; or
``(B) for emergency planning, design, and
construction activities under section 6278.
``(b) Construction Design.--
``(1) Authority.-- Within the amounts authorized by a
DOE national security authorization, the Secretary may
carry out construction design (including architectural
and engineering services) in connection with any
proposed construction project if the total estimated
cost for such design does not exceed $5,000,000.
``(2) Limitation on availability of funds for certain
projects.--If the total estimated cost for construction
design in connection with any construction project
exceeds $5,000,000, funds for that design must be
specifically authorized by law.
``Sec. 6278. Authority for emergency planning, design, and construction
activities
``(a) Authority.--The Secretary of Energy may use any funds
available to the Department of Energy pursuant to a DOE
national security authorization, including funds authorized to
be appropriated for advance planning, engineering, and
construction design, and for plant projects, to perform
planning, design, and construction activities for any
Department of Energy national security program construction
project that, as determined by the Secretary, must proceed
expeditiously in order to protect public health and safety, to
meet the needs of national defense, or to protect property.
``(b) Limitation.--The Secretary may not exercise the
authority under subsection (a) in the case of a construction
project until the Secretary has submitted to the congressional
defense committees a report on the activities that the
Secretary intends to carry out under this section and the
circumstances making those activities necessary.
``(c) Specific Authority.--The requirement of section
6277(b)(2) does not apply to emergency planning, design, and
construction activities conducted under this section.
``Sec. 6279. Scope of authority to carry out plant projects
`` In carrying out programs necessary for national security,
the authority of the Secretary of Energy to carry out plant
projects includes authority for maintenance, restoration,
planning, construction, acquisition, modification of
facilities, and the continuation of projects authorized in
prior years, and land acquisition related thereto.
``Sec. 6280. Availability of funds
``(a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (b),
amounts appropriated pursuant to a DOE national security
authorization for operation and maintenance or for plant
projects may, when so specified in an appropriations Act,
remain available until expended.
``(b) Exception for Program Direction Funds.--Amounts
appropriated for program direction pursuant to a DOE national
security authorization for a fiscal year shall remain available
to be obligated only until the end of that fiscal year.
``Sec. 6281. Transfer of defense environmental cleanup funds
``(a) Transfer Authority for Defense Environmental Cleanup
Funds.--The Secretary of Energy shall provide the manager of
each field office of the Department of Energy with the
authority to transfer defense environmental cleanup funds from
a program or project under the jurisdiction of that office to
another such program or project.
``(b) Limitations.--
``(1) Number of transfers.--Not more than one
transfer may be made to or from any program or project
under subsection (a) in a fiscal year.
``(2) Amounts transferred.--The amount transferred to
or from a program or project in any one transfer under
subsection (a) may not exceed $5,000,000.
``(3) Determination required.--A transfer may not be
carried out by a manager of a field office under
subsection (a) unless the manager determines that the
transfer is necessary--
``(A) to address a risk to health, safety, or
the environment; or
``(B) to assure the most efficient use of
defense environmental cleanup funds at the
field office.
``(4) Impermissible uses.--Funds transferred pursuant
to subsection (a) may not be used for an item for which
Congress has specifically denied funds or for a new
program or project that has not been authorized by
Congress.
``(c) Exemption From Reprogramming Requirements.--The
requirements of section 6272 shall not apply to transfers of
funds pursuant to subsection (a).
``(d) Notification.--The Secretary, acting through the
Assistant Secretary of Energy for Environmental Management,
shall notify Congress of any transfer of funds pursuant to
subsection (a) not later than 30 days after such transfer
occurs.
``(e) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `program or project' means, with
respect to a field office of the Department of Energy,
a program or project that is for defense environmental
cleanup activities necessary for national security
programs of the Department, that is being carried out
by that office, and for which defense environmental
cleanup funds have been authorized and appropriated.
``(2) The term `defense environmental cleanup funds'
means funds appropriated to the Department of Energy
pursuant to an authorization for carrying out defense
environmental cleanup activities necessary for national
security programs.
``Sec. 6282. Transfer of weapons activities funds
``(a) Transfer Authority for Weapons Activities Funds.--The
Secretary of Energy shall provide the manager of each field
office of the Department of Energy with the authority to
transfer weapons activities funds from a program or project
under the jurisdiction of that office to another such program
or project.
``(b) Limitations.--
``(1) Number of transfers.--Not more than one
transfer may be made to or from any program or project
under subsection (a) in a fiscal year.
``(2) Amounts transferred.--The amount transferred to
or from a program or project in any one transfer under
subsection (a) may not exceed $5,000,000.
``(3) Determination required.--A transfer may not be
carried out by a manager of a field office under
subsection (a) unless the manager determines that the
transfer--
``(A) is necessary to address a risk to
health, safety, or the environment; or
``(B) will result in cost savings and
efficiencies.
``(4) Limitation.--A transfer may not be carried out
by a manager of a field office under subsection (a) to
cover a cost overrun or scheduling delay for any
program or project.
``(5) Impermissible uses.--Funds transferred pursuant
to subsection (a) may not be used for an item for which
Congress has specifically denied funds or for a new
program or project that has not been authorized by
Congress.
``(c) Exemption From Reprogramming Requirements.--The
requirements of section 6272 shall not apply to transfers of
funds pursuant to subsection (a).
``(d) Notification.--The Secretary, acting through the
Administrator, shall notify Congress of any transfer of funds
pursuant to subsection (a) not later than 30 days after such
transfer occurs.
``(e) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `program or project' means, with
respect to a field office of the Department of Energy,
a program or project that is for weapons activities
necessary for national security programs of the
Department, that is being carried out by that office,
and for which weapons activities funds have been
authorized and appropriated.
``(2) The term `weapons activities funds' means funds
appropriated to the Department of Energy pursuant to an
authorization for carrying out weapons activities
necessary for national security programs.
``Sec. 6283. Funds available for all national security programs of the
Department of Energy
`` Subject to the provisions of appropriation Acts and
section 6272, amounts appropriated pursuant to a DOE national
security authorization for management and support activities
and for general plant projects are available for use, when
necessary, in connection with all national security programs of
the Department of Energy.
``Sec. 6284. Notification of cost overruns for certain Department of
Energy projects
``(a) Establishment of Cost and Schedule Baselines.--
``(1) Stockpile life extension and new nuclear weapon
program projects.--
``(A) In general.--The Administrator shall
establish a cost and schedule baseline for each
nuclear stockpile life extension or new nuclear
weapon program project of the Administration.
In addition to the requirement under
subparagraph (B), the cost and schedule
baseline of a nuclear stockpile life extension
or new nuclear weapon program project
established under this subparagraph shall be
the cost and schedule as described in the first
Selected Acquisition Report submitted under
section 6125(a) for the project.
``(B) Per unit cost.--The cost baseline
developed under subparagraph (A) shall include,
with respect to each stockpile life extension
or new nuclear weapon program project, an
estimated cost for each warhead in the project.
``(C) Notification to congressional defense
committees.--Not later than 30 days after
establishing a cost and schedule baseline under
subparagraph (A), the Administrator shall
submit the cost and schedule baseline to the
congressional defense committees.
``(2) Major alteration projects.--
``(A) In general.--The Administrator shall
establish a cost and schedule baseline for each
major alteration project.
``(B) Per unit cost.--The cost baseline
developed under subparagraph (A) shall include,
with respect to each major alteration project,
an estimated cost for each warhead in the
project.
``(C) Notification to congressional defense
committees.--Not later than 30 days after
establishing a cost and schedule baseline under
subparagraph (A), the Administrator shall
submit the cost and schedule baseline to the
congressional defense committees.
``(D) Major alteration project defined.--In
this paragraph, the term "major alteration
project" means a nuclear weapon system
alteration project of the Administration the
cost of which exceeds $800,000,000.
``(3) Defense-funded construction projects.--
``(A) In general.--The Secretary of Energy
shall establish a cost and schedule baseline
under the project management protocols of the
Department of Energy for each construction
project that is--
``(i) in excess of $65,000,000; and
``(ii) carried out by the Department
using funds authorized to be
appropriated for a fiscal year pursuant
to a DOE national security
authorization.
``(B) Notification to congressional defense
committees.--Not later than 30 days after
establishing a cost and schedule baseline under
subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall submit
the cost and schedule baseline to the
congressional defense committees.
``(4) Defense environmental cleanup projects.--
``(A) In general.--The Secretary shall
establish a cost and schedule baseline under
the project management protocols of the
Department of Energy for each defense
environmental cleanup project that is--
``(i) in excess of $65,000,000; and
``(ii) carried out by the Department
pursuant to such protocols.
``(B) Notification to congressional defense
committees.--Not later than 30 days after
establishing a cost and schedule baseline under
subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall submit
the cost and schedule baseline to the
congressional defense committees.
``(b) Notification of Costs Exceeding Baseline.--The
Administrator or the Secretary, as applicable, shall notify the
congressional defense committees not later than 30 days after
determining that--
``(1) the total cost for a project referred to in
paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4) of subsection (a) will
exceed an amount that is equal to 125 percent of the
cost baseline established under subsection (a) for that
project; and
``(2) in the case of a stockpile life extension or
new nuclear weapon program project referred to in
subsection (a)(1) or a major alteration project
referred to in subsection (a)(2), the cost for any
warhead in the project will exceed an amount that is
equal to 150 percent of the cost baseline established
under subsection (a)(1)(B) or (a)(2)(B), as applicable,
for each warhead in that project.
``(c) Notification of Determination With Respect to
Termination or Continuation of Projects and Root Cause
Analyses.--Not later than 90 days after submitting a
notification under subsection (b) with respect to a project,
the Administrator or the Secretary, as applicable, shall--
``(1) notify the congressional defense committees
with respect to whether the project will be terminated
or continued;
``(2) if the project will be continued, certify to
the congressional defense committees that--
``(A) a revised cost and schedule baseline
has been established for the project and, in
the case of a stockpile life extension or new
nuclear weapon program project referred to in
subparagraph (A) or (B) of subsection (a)(1) or
a major alteration project referred to in
subsection (a)(2), a revised estimate of the
cost for each warhead in the project has been
made;
``(B) the continuation of the project is
necessary to the mission of the Department of
Energy and there is no alternative to the
project that would meet the requirements of
that mission; and
``(C) a management structure is in place
adequate to manage and control the cost and
schedule of the project; and
``(3) submit to the congressional defense committees
an assessment of the root cause or causes of the growth
in the total cost of the project, including the
contribution of any shortcomings in cost, schedule, or
performance of the program, including the role, if any,
of--
``(A) unrealistic performance expectations;
``(B) unrealistic baseline estimates for cost
or schedule;
``(C) immature technologies or excessive
manufacturing or integration risk;
``(D) unanticipated design, engineering,
manufacturing, or technology integration issues
arising during program performance;
``(E) changes in procurement quantities;
``(F) inadequate program funding or funding
instability;
``(G) poor performance by personnel of the
Federal Government or contractor personnel
responsible for program management; or
``(H) any other matters.
``(d) Applicability of Requirements to Revised Cost and
Schedule Baselines.--A revised cost and schedule baseline
established under subsection (c) shall--
``(1) be submitted to the congressional defense
committees with the certification submitted under
subsection (c)(2); and
``(2) be subject to the notification requirements of
subsections (b) and (c) in the same manner and to the
same extent as a cost and schedule baseline established
under subsection (a).
``Sec. 6285. Life-cycle cost estimates of certain atomic energy defense
capital assets
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Energy shall ensure that
an independent life-cycle cost estimate under Department of
Energy Order 413.3B (relating to program management and project
management for the acquisition of capital assets), or a
successor order, of each capital asset described in subsection
(b) is conducted before the asset achieves critical decision 2
in the acquisition process.
``(b) Capital Assets Described.--A capital asset described in
this subsection is an atomic energy defense capital asset--
``(1) the total project cost of which exceeds
$100,000,000; and
``(2) the purpose of which is to perform a limited-
life, single-purpose mission.
``(c) Independent Defined.--For purposes of subsection (a),
the term `independent', with respect to a life-cycle cost
estimate of a capital asset, means that the life-cycle cost
estimate is prepared by an organization independent of the
project sponsor, using the same detailed technical and
procurement information as the sponsor, to determine if the
life-cycle cost estimate of the sponsor is accurate and
reasonable.
``Sec. 6286. Use of best practices for capital asset projects and
nuclear weapon life extension programs
``(a) Analyses of Alternatives.--Not later than 30 days after
the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 129 Stat. 726),
the Secretary of Energy, in coordination with the
Administrator, shall ensure that analyses of alternatives are
conducted (including through contractors, as appropriate) in
accordance with best practices for capital asset projects and
life extension programs of the Administration and capital asset
projects relating to defense environmental management.
``(b) Cost Estimates.--Not later than 30 days after the date
of the enactment of such Act, the Secretary, in coordination
with the Administrator, shall develop cost estimates in
accordance with cost estimating best practices for capital
asset projects and life extension programs of the
Administration and capital asset projects relating to defense
environmental management.
``(c) Revisions to Departmental Project Management Order and
Nuclear Weapon Life Extension Requirements.--As soon as
practicable after the date of the enactment of such Act, but
not later than two years after such date of enactment, the
Secretary shall revise--
``(1) the capital asset project management order of
the Department of Energy to require the use of best
practices for preparing cost estimates and for
conducting analyses of alternatives for Administration
and defense environmental management capital asset
projects; and
``(2) the nuclear weapon life extension program
procedures of the Department to require the use of best
practices for preparing cost estimates and conducting
analyses of alternatives for Administration life
extension programs.
``Sec. 6287. Matters relating to critical decisions
``(a) Post-critical Decision 2 Changes.--After the date on
which a plant project specifically authorized by law and
carried out under Department of Energy Order 413.3B (relating
to program management and project management for the
acquisition of capital assets), or a successor order, achieves
critical decision 2, the Administrator may not change the
requirements for such project if such change increases the cost
of such project by more than the lesser of $5,000,000 or 15
percent, unless--
``(1) the Administrator submits to the congressional
defense committees--
``(A) a certification that the Administrator,
without delegation, authorizes such proposed
change; and
``(B) a cost-benefit and risk analysis of
such proposed change, including with respect
to--
``(i) the effects of such proposed
change on the project cost and
schedule; and
``(ii) any mission risks and
operational risks from making such
change or not making such change; and
``(2) a period of 15 days elapses following the date
of such submission.
``(b) Review and Approval.--The Administrator shall ensure
that critical decision packages are timely reviewed and either
approved or disapproved.
``Sec. 6288. Unfunded priorities of the Administration
``(a) Annual Report or Certification.--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(a) of title 31, the Administrator shall submit to the
Secretary of Energy and the congressional defense committees
either--
``(1) a report on the unfunded priorities of the
Administration; or
``(2) if the Administrator determines that there are
no unfunded priorities to include in such a report, a
certification and explanation by the Administrator,
without delegation, of the determination.
``(b) Elements.--
``(1) In general.--Each report under subsection
(a)(1) shall specify, for each unfunded priority
covered by the report, the following:
``(A) A summary description of that priority,
including the objectives to be achieved or the
risk to be mitigated if that priority is funded
(whether in whole or in part).
``(B) The additional amount of funds
recommended in connection with the objectives
or risk mitigation under subparagraph (A).
``(C) Account information with respect to
that priority.
``(2) Prioritization of priorities.--Each report
under subsection (a)(1) shall present the unfunded
priorities covered by the report in order of urgency of
priority.
``(c) Unfunded Priority Defined.--In this section, the term
`unfunded priority', in the case of a fiscal year, means a
program, activity, or mission requirement that--
``(1) is not funded in the budget of the President
for that fiscal year as submitted to Congress pursuant
to section 1105(a) of title 31;
``(2) is necessary to address a requirement
associated with the mission of the Administration; and
``(3) would have been recommended for funding through
the budget referred to in paragraph (1) by the
Administrator--
``(A) if additional resources were available
for the budget to fund the program, activity,
or mission requirement; or
``(B) in the case of a program, activity, or
mission requirement that emerged after the
budget was formulated, if the program,
activity, or mission requirement had emerged
before the budget was formulated.
``Sec. 6289. Review of adequacy of nuclear weapons budget
``(a) Review of Adequacy of Administration Budget by Nuclear
Weapons Council.--
``(1) Transmission to council.--The Secretary of
Energy shall transmit to the Nuclear Weapons Council
(in this section referred to as the `Council') a copy
of the proposed budget request of the Administration
for each fiscal year before that budget request is
submitted to the Director of the Office of Management
and Budget in relation to the preparation of the budget
of the President to be submitted to Congress under
section 1105(a) of title 31.
``(2) Review.--The Council shall review each budget
request transmitted to the Council under paragraph (1)
in accordance with section 179(f).
``(3) Department of energy response.--
``(A) In general.--If the Council submits to
the Secretary of Energy a written description
under section 179(f)(2)(B)(i) with respect to
the budget request of the Administration for a
fiscal year, the Secretary shall include as an
appendix to the budget request submitted to the
Director of the Office of Management and
Budget--
``(i) the funding levels and
initiatives identified in that
description; and
``(ii) any additional comments the
Secretary considers appropriate.
``(B) Transmission to congress.--The
Secretary of Energy shall transmit to Congress,
with the budget justification materials
submitted in support of the Department of
Energy budget for a fiscal year (as submitted
with the budget of the President under section
1105(a) of title 31), a copy of the appendix
described in subparagraph (A).
``(b) Review and Certification of Department of Energy Budget
by Nuclear Weapons Council.--At the time the Secretary of
Energy submits the budget request of the Department of Energy
for that fiscal year to the Director of the Office of
Management and Budget in relation to the preparation of the
budget of the President, the Secretary shall transmit a copy of
the budget request of the Department to the Council.
``Sec. 6290. Improvements to cost estimates informing analyses of
alternatives
``(a) Requirement for Analyses of Alternatives.--The
Administrator shall ensure that any cost estimate used in an
analysis of alternatives for a project carried out using funds
authorized by a DOE national security authorization is designed
to fully satisfy the requirements outlined in the mission needs
statement approved at critical decision 0 in the acquisition
process, as set forth in Department of Energy Order 413.3B
(relating to program management and project management for the
acquisition of capital assets) or a successor order.
``(b) Use of Project Engineering and Design Funds.--In the
case of a project the total estimated cost of which exceeds
$500,000,000 and that has not reached critical decision 1 in
the acquisition process, the Administrator may use funds
authorized by a DOE national security authorization for project
engineering and design to begin the development of a conceptual
design to facilitate the development of a cost estimate for the
project during the analysis of alternatives for the project
if--
``(1) the Administrator--
``(A) determines that such use of funds would
improve the quality of the cost estimate for
the project; and
``(B) notifies the congressional defense
committees of that determination; and
``(2) a period of 15 days has elapsed after the date
on which such committees receive the notification.
``SUBCHAPTER II--PENALTIES
``Sec. 6301. Restriction on use of funds to pay penalties under
environmental laws
``(a) Restriction.--Funds appropriated to the Department of
Energy for the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program or the nuclear
weapons programs or other atomic energy defense activities of
the Department of Energy may not be used to pay a penalty,
fine, or forfeiture in regard to a defense activity or facility
of the Department of Energy due to a failure to comply with any
environmental requirement.
``(b) Exception.--Subsection (a) shall not apply with respect
to an environmental requirement if--
``(1) the President fails to request funds for
compliance with the environmental requirement; or
``(2) Congress has appropriated funds for such
purpose (and such funds have not been sequestered,
deferred, or rescinded) and the Secretary of Energy
fails to use the funds for such purpose.
``Sec. 6302. Restriction on use of funds to pay penalties under Clean
Air Act
``None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by the
Department of Energy National Security and Military
Applications of Nuclear Energy Authorization Act of 1981
(Public Law 96-540; 94 Stat. 3197) or any other Act may be used
to pay any penalty, fine, forfeiture, or settlement resulting
from a failure to comply with the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401
et seq.) with respect to any defense activity of the Department
of Energy if--
``(1) the Secretary finds that compliance is
physically impossible within the time prescribed for
compliance; or
``(2) the President has specifically requested
appropriations for compliance and Congress has failed
to appropriate funds for such purpose.
``SUBCHAPTER III--OTHER MATTERS
``Sec. 6311. Reports on financial balances for atomic energy defense
activities
``(a) Reports Required.--
``(1) In general.--Concurrent with the submission of
the budget justification materials submitted to
Congress in support of the budget of the President for
a fiscal year (submitted to Congress pursuant to
section 1105(a) of title 31), the Secretary of Energy
shall submit to the congressional defense committees a
report on the financial balances for each atomic energy
defense program.
``(2) Presentation of information.--In each report
required by paragraph (1), the Secretary shall--
``(A) present information on the financial
balances for each atomic energy defense program
at the budget control levels used in the report
accompanying the most current Act appropriating
funds for energy and water development; and
``(B) present financial balances in
connection with funding under recurring DOE
national security authorizations (as defined in
section 6271) separately from balances in
connection with funding under any other
provision of law.
``(b) Elements.--
``(1) Format.--Each report required by subsection (a)
shall--
``(A) be divided into two parts, as specified
in paragraphs (2) and (3); and
``(B) set forth the information required by
those paragraphs in summary form and by fiscal
year.
``(2) Part 1.--The first part of the report required
by subsection (a) shall set forth, for each atomic
energy defense program, the following information, as
of the end of the most recently completed fiscal year:
``(A) The balance of any unobligated funds
and an explanation for why those funds are
unobligated.
``(B) The total funds available to cost.
``(C) The total balance of costed funds.
``(D) The total balance of uncosted funds.
``(E) The threshold for the balance of
uncosted funds, stated in dollars.
``(F) The amount of any balance of uncosted
funds that is over or under that threshold and,
in the case of a balance over that threshold,
an explanation for why the balance is over that
threshold.
``(G) The total balance of encumbered,
uncosted funds.
``(H) The total balance of unencumbered,
uncosted funds.
``(I) The amount of any balance of
unencumbered, uncosted funds that is over or
under the threshold described in subparagraph
(E) and, in the case of a balance over that
threshold, an explanation for why the balance
is over that threshold.
``(3) Part 2.--The second part of the report required
by subsection (a) shall set forth, for each atomic
energy defense program, the following information:
``(A) The balance of any unobligated funds,
as of the end of the first quarter of the
current fiscal year.
``(B) The total balance of uncosted funds, as
of the end of the first quarter of the current
fiscal year.
``(C) Unalloted budget authority.
``(c) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) Costed.--The term `costed', with respect to
funds, means the funds have been obligated to a
contract and goods or services have been received from
the contractor in exchange for the funds.
``(2) Encumbered.--The term `encumbered', with
respect to funds, means the funds have been obligated
to a contract and are being held for a specific known
purpose by the contractor.
``(3) Uncosted.--The term `uncosted', with respect to
funds, means the funds have been obligated to a
contract and goods or services have not been received
from the contractor in exchange for the funds.
``(4) Unencumbered.--The term `unencumbered', with
respect to funds, means the funds have been obligated
to a contract and are not being held for a specific
known purpose by the contractor.
``(5) Threshold.--The term `threshold' means a
benchmark over which a balance carried over at the end
of a fiscal year should be given greater scrutiny by
Congress.
``(6) Total funds available to cost.--The term `total
funds available to cost' means the sum of--
``(A) total uncosted obligations from prior
fiscal years;
``(B) current fiscal year obligations; and
``(C) current fiscal year deobligations.
``Sec. 6312. Independent acquisition project reviews of capital assets
acquisition projects
``(a) Reviews.--The appropriate head shall ensure that an
independent entity conducts reviews of each capital assets
acquisition project as the project moves toward the approval of
each of critical decision 0, critical decision 1, and critical
decision 2 in the acquisition process.
``(b) Pre-critical Decision 1 Reviews.--In addition to any
other matters, with respect to each review of a capital assets
acquisition project under subsection (a) that has not reached
critical decision 1 approval in the acquisition process, such
review shall include--
``(1) a review using best practices of the analysis
of alternatives for the project; and
``(2) identification of any deficiencies in such
analysis of alternatives for the appropriate head to
address.
``(c) Independent Entities.--The appropriate head shall
ensure that each review of a capital assets acquisition project
under subsection (a) is conducted by an independent entity with
the appropriate expertise with respect to the project and the
stage in the acquisition process of the project.
``(d) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `acquisition process' means the
acquisition process for a project, as defined in
Department of Energy Order 413.3B (relating to project
management and project management for the acquisition
of capital assets), or a successor order.
``(2) The term `appropriate head' means--
``(A) the Administrator, with respect to
capital assets acquisition projects of the
Administration; and
``(B) the Assistant Secretary of Energy for
Environmental Management, with respect to
capital assets acquisition projects of the
Office of Environmental Management.
``(3) The term `capital assets acquisition project'
means a project--
``(A) the total project cost of which is more
than $500,000,000; and
``(B) that is covered by Department of Energy
Order 413.3B, or a successor order, for the
acquisition of capital assets for atomic energy
defense activities.
``CHAPTER 608--ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
``SUBCHAPTER I--CONTRACTS
``Sec. 6321. Costs not allowed under covered contracts
``(a) In General.--The following costs are not allowable
under a covered contract:
``(1) Costs of entertainment, including amusement,
diversion, and social activities and any costs directly
associated with such costs (such as tickets to shows or
sports events, meals, lodging, rentals, transportation,
and gratuities).
``(2) Costs incurred to influence (directly or
indirectly) legislative action on any matter pending
before Congress or a State legislature.
``(3) Costs incurred in defense of any civil or
criminal fraud proceeding or similar proceeding
(including filing of any false certification) brought
by the United States where the contractor is found
liable or has pleaded nolo contendere to a charge of
fraud or similar proceeding (including filing of false
certification).
``(4) Payments of fines and penalties resulting from
violations of, or failure to comply with, Federal,
State, local, or foreign laws and regulations, except
when incurred as a result of compliance with specific
terms and conditions of the contract or specific
written instructions from the contracting officer
authorizing in advance such payments in accordance with
applicable regulations of the Secretary of Energy.
``(5) Costs of membership in any social, dining, or
country club or organization.
``(6) Costs of alcoholic beverages.
``(7) Contributions or donations, regardless of the
recipient.
``(8) Costs of advertising designed to promote the
contractor or its products.
``(9) Costs of promotional items and memorabilia,
including models, gifts, and souvenirs.
``(10) Costs for travel by commercial aircraft or by
travel by other than common carrier that is not
necessary for the performance of the contract and the
cost of which exceeds the amount of the standard
commercial fare.
``(b) Regulations; Costs of Information Provided to Congress
or State Legislatures and Related Costs.--
``(1) Not later than 150 days after November 8, 1985,
the Secretary of Energy shall prescribe regulations to
implement this section. Such regulations may establish
appropriate definitions, exclusions, limitations, and
qualifications. Such regulations shall be published in
accordance with section 1707 of title 41.
``(2) In any regulations implementing subsection
(a)(2), the Secretary may not treat as not allowable
(by reason of such subsection) the following costs of a
contractor:
``(A) Costs of providing to Congress or a
State legislature, in response to a request
from Congress or a State legislature,
information of a factual, technical, or
scientific nature, or advice of experts, with
respect to topics directly related to the
performance of the contract.
``(B) Costs for transportation, lodging, or
meals incurred for the purpose of providing
such information or advice.
``(c) Covered Contract Defined.--In this section, the
term`covered contract' means a contract for an amount more than
$100,000 entered into by the Secretary of Energy obligating
funds appropriated for national security programs of the
Department of Energy.
``(d) Effective Date.--Subsection (a) shall apply with
respect to costs incurred under a covered contract on or after
30 days after the regulations required by subsection (b) are
issued.
``Sec. 6322. Prohibition and report on bonuses to contractors operating
defense nuclear facilities
``(a) Prohibition.--The Secretary of Energy may not provide
any bonuses, award fees, or other form of performance- or
production-based awards to a contractor operating a Department
of Energy defense nuclear facility unless, in evaluating the
performance or production under the contract, the Secretary
considers the contractor's compliance with all applicable
environmental, safety, and health statutes, regulations, and
practices for determining both the size of, and the
contractor's qualification for, such bonus, award fee, or other
award. The prohibition in this subsection applies with respect
to contracts entered into, or contract options exercised, after
November 29, 1989.
``(b) Regulations.--The Secretary of Energy shall promulgate
regulations to implement subsection (a) not later than March 1,
1990.
``Sec. 6323. Assessments of emergency preparedness of defense nuclear
facilities
`` The Secretary of Energy shall include, in each award-fee
evaluation conducted under section 16.401 of title 48, Code of
Federal Regulations, of a management and operating contract for
a Department of Energy defense nuclear facility in 2016 or any
even-numbered year thereafter, an assessment of the adequacy of
the emergency preparedness of that facility, including an
assessment of the seniority level of management and operating
contractor employees that participate in emergency preparedness
exercises at that facility.
``Sec. 6324. Contractor liability for injury or loss of property
arising out of atomic weapons testing programs
``(a) Short Title.--This section may be cited as the `Atomic
Energy Testing Liability Act'.
``(b) Federal Remedies Applicable; Exclusiveness of
Remedies.--
``(1) Remedy.--The remedy against the United States
provided by sections 1346(b) and 2672 of title 28, or
by chapter 309 or 311 of title 46, as appropriate, for
injury, loss of property, personal injury, or death
shall apply to any civil action for injury, loss of
property, personal injury, or death due to exposure to
radiation based on acts or omissions by a contractor in
carrying out an atomic weapons testing program under a
contract with the United States.
``(2) Exclusivity.--The remedies referred to in
paragraph (1) shall be exclusive of any other civil
action or proceeding for the purpose of determining
civil liability arising from any act or omission of the
contractor without regard to when the act or omission
occurred. The employees of a contractor referred to in
paragraph (1) shall be considered to be employees of
the Federal Government, as provided in section 2671 of
title 28, for the purposes of any such civil action or
proceeding; and the civil action or proceeding shall
proceed in the same manner as any action against the
United States filed pursuant to section 1346(b) of such
title and shall be subject to the limitations and
exceptions applicable to those actions.
``(c) Procedure.--A contractor against whom a civil action or
proceeding described in subsection (b) is brought shall
promptly deliver all processes served upon that contractor to
the Attorney General of the United States. Upon certification
by the Attorney General that the suit against the contractor is
within the provisions of subsection (b), a civil action or
proceeding commenced in a State court shall be removed without
bond at any time before trial by the Attorney General to the
district court of the United States for the district and
division embracing the place wherein it is pending and the
proceedings shall be deemed a tort action brought against the
United States under the provisions of section 1346(b), 2401(b),
or 2402, or sections 2671 through 2680 of title 28. For
purposes of removal, the certification by the Attorney General
under this subsection establishes contractor status
conclusively.
``(d) Actions Covered.--The provisions of this section shall
apply to any action, within the provisions of subsection (b),
which is pending on November 5, 1990, or commenced on or after
such date. Notwithstanding section 2401(b) of title 28, if a
civil action or proceeding to which this section applies is
pending on November 5, 1990, and is dismissed because the
plaintiff in such action or proceeding did not file an
administrative claim as required by section 2672 of that title,
the plaintiff in that action or proceeding shall have 30 days
from the date of the dismissal or two years from the date upon
which the claim accrued, whichever is later, to file an
administrative claim, and any claim or subsequent civil action
or proceeding shall thereafter be subject to the provisions of
section 2401(b) of title 28.
``(e) Contractor Defined.--For purposes of this section, the
term `contractor' includes a contractor or cost reimbursement
subcontractor of any tier participating in the conduct of the
United States atomic weapons testing program for the Department
of Energy (or its predecessor agencies, including the Manhattan
Engineer District, the Atomic Energy Commission, and the Energy
Research and Development Administration). Such term also
includes facilities which conduct or have conducted research
concerning health effects of ionizing radiation in connection
with the testing under contract with the Department of Energy
(or any of its predecessor agencies).
``Sec. 6325. Notice-and-wait requirement applicable to certain third-
party financing arrangements
``(a) Notice-and-wait Requirement.--The Secretary of Energy
may not enter into an arrangement described in subsection (b)
until 30 days after the date on which the Secretary notifies
the congressional defense committees in writing of the proposed
arrangement.
``(b) Covered Arrangements.--
``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph
(2), an arrangement referred to in subsection (a) is
any alternative financing arrangement, third-party
financing arrangement, public-private partnership,
privatization arrangement, private capital arrangement,
or other financing arrangement that--
``(A) is entered into in connection with a
project conducted using funds authorized to be
appropriated to the Department of Energy to
carry out programs necessary for national
security; and
``(B) involves a contractor or Federal agency
obtaining and charging to the Department of
Energy as an allowable cost under a contract
the use of office space, facilities, or other
real property assets with a value of at least
$5,000,000.
``(2) Exception.--An arrangement referred to in
subsection (a) does not include an arrangement that--
``(A) involves the Department of Energy or a
contractor acquiring or entering into a capital
lease for office space, facilities, or other
real property assets; or
``(B) is entered into in connection with a
capital improvement project undertaken as part
of an energy savings performance contract under
section 801 of the National Energy Conservation
Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 8287).
``Sec. 6326. Publication of contractor performance evaluations leading
to award fees
``(a) In General.--The Administrator shall take appropriate
actions to make available to the public, to the maximum extent
practicable, contractor performance evaluations conducted by
the Administration of management and operating contractors of
the nuclear security enterprise that results in the award of an
award fee to the contractor concerned.
``(b) Format.--Performance evaluations shall be made public
under this section in a common format that facilitates
comparisons of performance evaluations between and among
similar management and operating contracts.
``Sec. 6327. Enhanced procurement authority to manage supply chain risk
``(a) Authority.--Subject to subsection (b), the Secretary of
Energy may--
``(1) carry out a covered procurement action or
special exclusion action; and
``(2) notwithstanding any other provision of law,
limit, in whole or in part, the disclosure of
information relating to the basis for carrying out a
covered procurement action or special exclusion action.
``(b) Requirements.--The Secretary may exercise the authority
under subsection (a) only after--
``(1) obtaining a risk assessment that demonstrates
that there is a significant supply chain risk to a
covered system;
``(2) making a determination in writing, in
unclassified or classified form, that--
``(A) the use of the authority under
subsection (a) is necessary to protect national
security by reducing supply chain risk;
``(B) less restrictive measures are not
reasonably available to reduce the supply chain
risk; and
``(C) in a case in which the Secretary plans
to limit disclosure of information under
subsection (a)(2), the risk to national
security of the disclosure of the information
outweighs the risk of not disclosing the
information; and
``(3) submitting to the appropriate congressional
committees, not later than seven days after the date on
which the Secretary makes the determination under
paragraph (2), a notice of such determination, in
classified or unclassified form, that includes--
``(A) the information required by section
3304(e)(2)(A) of title 41;
``(B) a summary of the risk assessment
required under paragraph (1); and
``(C) a summary of the basis for the
determination, including a discussion of less
restrictive measures that were considered and
why such measures were not reasonably available
to reduce supply chain risk.
``(c) Notifications.--If the Secretary has exercised the
authority under subsection (a), the Secretary shall--
``(1) notify appropriate parties of the covered
procurement action or special exclusion action and the
basis for the action only to the extent necessary to
carry out the covered procurement action or special
exclusion action;
``(2) notify other Federal agencies responsible for
procurement that may be subject to the same or similar
supply chain risk, in a manner and to the extent
consistent with the requirements of national security;
and
``(3) ensure the confidentiality of any notifications
under paragraph (1) or (2).
``(d) Limitation of Review.--No action taken by the Secretary
under the authority under subsection (a) shall be subject to
review in any Federal court.
``(e) Delegation of Authority.--The Secretary may delegate
the authority under this section to--
``(1) in the case of the Administration, the
Administrator; and
``(2) in the case of any other component of the
Department of Energy, the Senior Procurement Executive
of the Department.
``(f) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term
`appropriate congressional committees' means--
``(A) the congressional defense committees;
and
``(B) the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources of the Senate and the Committee on
Energy and Commerce of the House of
Representatives.
``(2) Covered item of supply.--The term `covered item
of supply' means an item--
``(A) that is purchased for inclusion in a
covered system; and
``(B) the loss of integrity of which could
result in a supply chain risk for a covered
system.
``(3) Covered procurement.--The term `covered
procurement' means the following:
``(A) A source selection for a covered system
or a covered item of supply involving either a
performance specification, as described in
subsection (a)(3)(B) of section 3306 of title
41, or an evaluation factor, as described in
subsection (b)(1) of such section, relating to
supply chain risk.
``(B) The consideration of proposals for and
issuance of a task or delivery order for a
covered system or a covered item of supply, as
provided in section 4106(d)(3) of title 41,
where the task or delivery order contract
concerned includes a contract clause
establishing a requirement relating to supply
chain risk.
``(C) Any contract action involving a
contract for a covered system or a covered item
of supply if the contract includes a clause
establishing requirements relating to supply
chain risk.
``(4) Covered procurement action.--The term `covered
procurement action' means, with respect to an action
that occurs in the course of conducting a covered
procurement, any of the following:
``(A) The exclusion of a source that fails to
meet qualification requirements established
pursuant to section 3311 of title 41 for the
purpose of reducing supply chain risk in the
acquisition of covered systems.
``(B) The exclusion of a source that fails to
achieve an acceptable rating with regard to an
evaluation factor providing for the
consideration of supply chain risk in the
evaluation of proposals for the award of a
contract or the issuance of a task or delivery
order.
``(C) The withholding of consent for a
contractor to subcontract with a particular
source or the direction to a contractor for a
covered system to exclude a particular source
from consideration for a subcontract under the
contract.
``(5) Covered system.--The term `covered system'
means the following:
``(A) National security systems (as defined
in section 3552(b) of title 44) and components
of such systems.
``(B) Nuclear weapons and components of
nuclear weapons.
``(C) Items associated with the design,
development, production, and maintenance of
nuclear weapons or components of nuclear
weapons.
``(D) Items associated with the surveillance
of the nuclear weapon stockpile.
``(E) Items associated with the design and
development of nonproliferation and
counterproliferation programs and systems.
``(6) Special exclusion action.--The term `special
exclusion action' means an action to prohibit, for a
period not to exceed two years, the award of any
contracts or subcontracts by the Administration or any
other component of the Department of Energy related to
any covered system to a source the Secretary determines
to represent a supply chain risk.
``(7) Supply chain risk.--The term `supply chain
risk' means the risk that an adversary may sabotage,
maliciously introduce unwanted function, or otherwise
subvert the design, integrity, manufacturing,
production, distribution, installation, operation, or
maintenance of a covered system or covered item of
supply so as to surveil, deny, disrupt, or otherwise
degrade the function, use, or operation of the system
or item of supply.
``(g) Termination.--The authority under this section shall
terminate on December 31, 2028.
``Sec. 6328. Cost-benefit analyses for competition of management and
operating contracts
``(a) Briefings on Requests for Proposals.--Not later than 7
days after issuing a request for proposals for a contract to
manage and operate a facility of the Administration, the
Administrator shall brief the congressional defense committees
on the preliminary assessment of the Administrator of the costs
and benefits of the competition for the contract, including a
preliminary assessment of the matters described in subsection
(c) with respect to the contract.
``(b) Reports After Transition to New Contracts.--If the
Administrator awards a new contract to manage and operate a
facility of the Administration, the Administrator shall submit
to the congressional defense committees a report that includes
the matters described in subsection (c) with respect to the
contract by not later than 30 days after the completion of the
period required to transition to the contract.
``(c) Matters Described.--The matters described in this
subsection, with respect to a contract, are the following:
``(1) A clear and complete description of the cost
savings the Administrator expects to result from the
competition for the contract over the life of the
contract, including associated analyses, assumptions,
and information sources used to determine such expected
cost savings.
``(2) A description of any key limitations or
uncertainties that could affect such costs savings,
including costs savings that are anticipated but not
fully known.
``(3) The costs of the competition for the contract,
including the immediate costs of conducting the
competition, the costs of the transition to the
contract from the previous contract, and any increased
costs over the life of the contract.
``(4) A description of any disruptions or delays in
mission activities or deliverables resulting from the
competition for the contract.
``(5) A clear and complete description of the
benefits expected by the Administrator with respect to
mission performance or operations resulting from the
competition.
``(6) How the competition for the contract complied
with the Federal Acquisition Regulation regarding
Federally funded research and development centers, if
applicable.
``(7) The factors considered and processes used by
the Administrator to determine--
``(A) whether to compete or extend the
previous contract; and
``(B) which activities at the facility should
be covered under the contract rather than under
a different contract.
``(8) With respect to the matters included under
paragraphs (1) through (7), a detailed description of
the analyses conducted by the Administrator to reach
the conclusions presented in the report, including any
assumptions, limitations, and uncertainties relating to
such conclusions.
``(9) Any other matters the Administrator considers
appropriate.
``(d) Information Quality.--Each briefing required by
subsection (a) and report required by subsection (b) shall be
prepared in accordance with--
``(1) the information quality guidelines of the
Department of Energy that are relevant to the clear and
complete presentation of the matters described in
subsection (c); and
``(2) best practices of the Government Accountability
Office and relevant industries for cost estimating, if
appropriate.
``(e) Review of Reports by Comptroller General of the United
States.--
``(1) Determination.--The Comptroller General of the
United States shall determine, in consultation with the
congressional defense committees, whether to conduct an
initial review, a comprehensive review, or both, of a
report required by subsection (b).
``(2) Initial review.--The Comptroller General shall
provide any initial review of a report required by
subsection (b) as a briefing to the congressional
defense committees not later than 180 days after that
report is submitted to the congressional defense
committees.
``(3) Comprehensive review.--
``(A) Submission.--The Comptroller General
shall submit any comprehensive review of a
report required by subsection (b) to the
congressional defense committees not later than
3 years after that report is submitted to the
congressional defense committees.
``(B) Elements.--A comprehensive review of a
report required by subsection (b) shall include
an assessment, based on the most current
information available, of the following:
``(i) The actual cost savings
achieved compared to cost savings
estimated under subsection (c)(1), and
any increased costs incurred under the
contract that were unexpected or
uncertain at the time the contract was
awarded.
``(ii) Any disruptions or delays in
mission activities or deliverables
resulting from the competition for the
contract compared to the disruptions
and delays estimated under subsection
(c)(4).
``(iii) Whether expected benefits of
the competition with respect to mission
performance or operations have been
achieved.
``(iv) Such other matters as the
Comptroller General considers
appropriate.
``(f) Applicability.--
``(1) In general.--The requirements for briefings
under subsection (a) and reports under subsection (b)
shall apply with respect to requests for proposals
issued or contracts awarded, as applicable, by the
Administrator during fiscal years 2019 through 2032.
``(2) Naval reactors.--The requirements for briefings
under subsection (a) and reports under subsection (b)
shall not apply with respect to a management and
operations contract for a Naval Reactor facility.
``SUBCHAPTER II--RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
``Sec. 6331. Laboratory-directed research and development programs
``(a) Authority.--Government-owned, contractor-operated
laboratories that are funded out of funds available to the
Department of Energy for national security programs are
authorized to carry out laboratory-directed research and
development.
``(b) Regulations.--The Secretary of Energy shall prescribe
regulations for the conduct of laboratory-directed research and
development at such laboratories.
``(c) Funding.--Of the funds provided by the Department of
Energy to a national security laboratory for national security
activities, the Secretary shall provide a specific amount, of
not less than 5 percent and not more than 7 percent of such
funds, to be used by the laboratory for laboratory-directed
research and development.
``(d) Laboratory-directed Research and Development Defined.--
For purposes of this section, the term `laboratory-directed
research and development' means research and development work
of a creative and innovative nature which, under the
regulations prescribed pursuant to subsection (b), is selected
by the director of a laboratory for the purpose of maintaining
the vitality of the laboratory in defense-related scientific
disciplines.
``Sec. 6332. Laboratory-directed research and development
`` Of the funds made available by the Department of Energy
for activities at government-owned, contractor-operated
laboratories funded in this Act or subsequent Energy and Water
Development Appropriations Acts, the Secretary may authorize a
specific amount, not to exceed 8 percent of such funds, to be
used by such laboratories for laboratory directed research and
development: Provided, That the Secretary may also authorize a
specific amount not to exceed 4 percent of such funds, to be
used by the plant manager of a covered nuclear weapons
production plant or the manager of the Nevada Site Office for
plant or site directed research and development: Provided
further, That notwithstanding Department of Energy order
413.2A, dated January 8, 2001, beginning in fiscal year 2006
and thereafter, all DOE laboratories may be eligible for
laboratory directed research and development funding.
``Sec. 6333. Funding for laboratory directed research and development
``Notwithstanding section 307 of the Energy and Water
Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
(Public Law 111-85; 123 Stat. 2845), of the funds made
available by the Department of Energy for activities at
Government-owned, contractor-operated laboratories funded in
the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2014 (div. D of Pub. L. 113-76) or any
subsequent Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act for
any fiscal year, the Secretary may authorize a specific amount,
not to exceed 6 percent of such funds, to be used by such
laboratories for laboratory directed research and development.
``Sec. 6334. Charges to individual program, project, or activity
`` Of the funds authorized by the Secretary of Energy for
laboratory directed research and development, no individual
program, project, or activity funded by this or any subsequent
Act making appropriations for Energy and Water Development for
any fiscal year may be charged more than the statutory maximum
authorized for such activities: Provided, That this section
shall take effect not earlier than October 1, 2015.
``Sec. 6335. Limitations on use of funds for laboratory directed
research and development purposes
``(a) Limitation on Use of Weapons Activities Funds.--No
funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available
to the Department of Energy in any fiscal year after fiscal
year 1997 for weapons activities may be obligated or expended
for activities under the Department of Energy Laboratory
Directed Research and Development Program, or under any
Department of Energy technology transfer program or cooperative
research and development agreement, unless such activities
support the national security mission of the Department of
Energy.
``(b) Limitation on Use of Certain Other Funds.--No funds
authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available to
the Department of Energy in any fiscal year after fiscal year
1997 for defense environmental cleanup may be obligated or
expended for activities under the Department of Energy
Laboratory Directed Research and Development Program, or under
any Department of Energy technology transfer program or
cooperative research and development agreement, unless such
activities support the defense environmental cleanup mission of
the Department of Energy.
``(c) Limitation on Use of Funds for Overhead.--A national
security laboratory may not use funds made available under
section 6331(c) to cover the costs of general and
administrative overhead for the laboratory.
``Sec. 6336. Report on use of funds for certain research and
development purposes
``(a) Report Required.--Not later than February 1 each year,
the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a report on the funds expended during the
preceding fiscal year on activities under the Department of
Energy Laboratory Directed Research and Development Program.
The purpose of the report is to permit an assessment of the
extent to which such activities support the national security
mission of the Department of Energy.
``(b) Plant-directed Research and Development.--
``(1) In general.--The report required by subsection
(a) shall include, with respect to plant-directed
research and development, the following:
``(A) A financial accounting of expenditures
for such research and development,
disaggregated by nuclear weapons production
facility.
``(B) A breakdown of the percentage of
research and development conducted by each such
facility that is plant-directed research and
development.
``(C) An explanation of how each such
facility plans to increase the availability and
utilization of funds for plant-directed
research and development.
``(2) Plant-directed research and development
defined.--In this subsection, the term `plant-directed
research and development' means research and
development selected by the director of a nuclear
weapons production facility.
``(c) Preparation of Report.--Each report shall be prepared
by the officials responsible for Federal oversight of the funds
expended on activities under the program.
``(d) Criteria Used in Preparation of Report.--Each report
shall set forth the criteria utilized by the officials
preparing the report in determining whether or not the
activities reviewed by such officials support the national
security mission of the Department.
``Sec. 6337. Critical technology partnerships and cooperative research
and development centers
``(a) Partnerships.--For the purpose of facilitating the
transfer of technology, the Secretary of Energy shall ensure,
to the maximum extent practicable, that research on and
development of dual-use critical technology carried out through
atomic energy defense activities is conducted through
cooperative research and development agreements, or other
arrangements, that involve laboratories of the Department of
Energy and other entities.
``(b) Cooperative Research and Development Centers.--
``(1) Subject to the availability of appropriations
provided for such purpose, the Administrator shall
establish a cooperative research and development center
described in paragraph (2) at each national security
laboratory.
``(2) A cooperative research and development center
described in this paragraph is a center to foster
collaborative scientific research, technology
development, and the appropriate transfer of research
and technology to users in addition to the national
security laboratories.
``(3) In establishing a cooperative research and
development center under this subsection, the
Administrator--
``(A) shall enter into cooperative research
and development agreements with governmental,
public, academic, or private entities; and
``(B) may enter into a contract with respect
to constructing, purchasing, managing, or
leasing buildings or other facilities.
``(c) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `dual-use critical technology' means a
technology--
``(A) that is critical to atomic energy
defense activities, as determined by the
Secretary of Energy;
``(B) that has military applications and
nonmilitary applications; and
``(C) that is a defense critical technology
(as defined in section 4801).
``(2) The term `cooperative research and development
agreement' has the meaning given that term by section
12(d) of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act
of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3710a(d)).
``(3) The term `other entities' means--
``(A) firms, or a consortium of firms, that
are eligible to participate in a partnership or
other arrangement with a laboratory of the
Department of Energy, as determined in
accordance with applicable law and regulations;
or
``(B) firms, or a consortium of firms,
described in subparagraph (A) in combination
with one or more of the following:
``(i) Institutions of higher
education in the United States.
``(ii) Departments and agencies of
the Federal Government other than the
Department of Energy.
``(iii) Agencies of State
governments.
``(iv) Any other persons or entities
that may be eligible and appropriate,
as determined in accordance with
applicable laws and regulations.
``(4) The term `atomic energy defense activities'
does not include activities covered by Executive Order
No. 12344, dated February 1, 1982, pertaining to the
Naval nuclear propulsion program.
``Sec. 6338. University-based research collaboration program
``(a) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings:
``(1) The maintenance of scientific and engineering
competence in the United States is vital to long-term
national security and the defense and national security
missions of the Department of Energy.
``(2) Engaging the universities and colleges of the
Nation in research on long-range problems of vital
national security interest will be critical to solving
the technology challenges faced within the defense and
national security programs of the Department of Energy
in the next century.
``(3) Enhancing collaboration among the national
laboratories, universities and colleges, and industry
will contribute significantly to the performance of
these Department of Energy missions.
``(b) Program.--The Secretary of Energy shall establish a
university program at a location that can develop the most
effective collaboration among national laboratories,
universities and colleges, and industry in support of
scientific and engineering advancement in key Department of
Energy defense and national security program areas.
``Sec. 6339. Limitation on establishing an enduring bioassurance
program within the administration
``(a) In General.--The Administrator may not establish,
administer, manage, or facilitate a program within the
Administration for the purposes of executing an enduring
national security research and development effort to broaden
the role of the Department of Energy in national biodefense.
``(b) Rule of Construction.--The limitation described in
subsection (a) shall not be interpreted--
``(1) to prohibit the establishment of a bioassurance
program for the purpose of executing enduring national
security research and development in any component of
the Department of Energy other than the Administration
or in any other Federal agency; or
``(2) to impede the use of resources of the
Administration, including resources provided by a
national security laboratory or a nuclear weapons
production facility site, to support the execution of a
bioassurance program, if such support is provided--
``(A) on a cost-reimbursable basis to an
entity that is not a component of the
Department of Energy; and
``(B) in a manner that does not interfere
with mission of such laboratory or facility.
``SUBCHAPTER III--FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
``Sec. 6351. Transfers of real property at certain Department of Energy
facilities
``(a) Transfer Regulations.--
``(1) The Secretary of Energy shall prescribe
regulations for the transfer by sale or lease of real
property at Department of Energy defense nuclear
facilities for the purpose of permitting the economic
development of the property.
``(2) The Secretary may not transfer real property
under the regulations prescribed under paragraph (1)
until--
``(A) the Secretary submits a notification of
the proposed transfer to the congressional
defense committees; and
``(B) a period of 30 days has elapsed
following the date on which the notification is
submitted.
``(b) Indemnification.--
``(1) Except as provided in paragraph (3) and subject
to subsection (c), in the sale or lease of real
property pursuant to the regulations prescribed under
subsection (a), the Secretary may hold harmless and
indemnify a person or entity described in paragraph (2)
against any claim for injury to person or property that
results from the release or threatened release of a
hazardous substance or pollutant or contaminant as a
result of Department of Energy activities at the
defense nuclear facility on which the real property is
located. Before entering into any agreement for such a
sale or lease, the Secretary shall notify the person or
entity that the Secretary has authority to provide
indemnification to the person or entity under this
subsection. The Secretary shall include in any
agreement for such a sale or lease a provision stating
whether indemnification is or is not provided.
``(2) Paragraph (1) applies to the following persons
and entities:
``(A) Any State that acquires ownership or
control of real property of a defense nuclear
facility.
``(B) Any political subdivision of a State
that acquires such ownership or control.
``(C) Any other person or entity that
acquires such ownership or control.
``(D) Any successor, assignee, transferee,
lender, or lessee of a person or entity
described in subparagraphs (A) through (C).
``(3) To the extent the persons and entities
described in paragraph (2) contributed to any such
release or threatened release, paragraph (1) shall not
apply.
``(c) Conditions.--
``(1) No indemnification on a claim for injury may be
provided under this section unless the person or entity
making a request for the indemnification--
``(A) notifies the Secretary in writing
within two years after such claim accrues;
``(B) furnishes to the Secretary copies of
pertinent papers received by the person or
entity;
``(C) furnishes evidence or proof of the
claim;
``(D) provides, upon request by the
Secretary, access to the records and personnel
of the person or entity for purposes of
defending or settling the claim; and
``(E) begins action within six months after
the date of mailing, by certified or registered
mail, of notice of final denial of the claim by
the Secretary.
``(2) For purposes of paragraph (1)(A), the date on
which a claim accrues is the date on which the person
asserting the claim knew (or reasonably should have
known) that the injury to person or property referred
to in subsection (b)(1) was caused or contributed to by
the release or threatened release of a hazardous
substance, pollutant, or contaminant as a result of
Department of Energy activities at the defense nuclear
facility on which the real property is located.
``(d) Authority of Secretary.--
``(1) In any case in which the Secretary determines
that the Secretary may be required to indemnify a
person or entity under this section for any claim for
injury to person or property referred to in subsection
(b)(1), the Secretary may settle or defend the claim on
behalf of that person or entity.
``(2) In any case described in paragraph (1), if the
person or entity that the Secretary may be required to
indemnify does not allow the Secretary to settle or
defend the claim, the person or entity may not be
indemnified with respect to that claim under this
section.
``(e) Relationship to Other Law.--Nothing in this section
shall be construed as affecting or modifying in any way section
120(h) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620(h)).
``(f) Definitions.--In this section, the terms `hazardous
substance', `release', and `pollutant or contaminant' have the
meanings provided by section 101 of the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980
(42 U.S.C. 9601).
``Sec. 6352. Engineering and manufacturing research, development, and
demonstration by managers of certain nuclear
weapons production facilities
``(a) Authority for Programs at Nuclear Weapons Productions
Facilities.--The Administrator shall authorize the head of each
nuclear weapons production facility to establish an Engineering
and Manufacturing Research, Development, and Demonstration
Program under this section.
``(b) Projects and Activities.--The projects and activities
carried out through the program at a nuclear weapons production
facility under this section shall support innovative or high-
risk design and manufacturing concepts and technologies with
potentially high payoff for the nuclear security enterprise.
Those projects and activities may include--
``(1) replacement of obsolete or aging design and
manufacturing technologies;
``(2) development of innovative agile manufacturing
techniques and processes; and
``(3) training, recruitment, or retention of
essential personnel in critical engineering and
manufacturing disciplines.
``Sec. 6353. Activities at covered nuclear weapons facilities
``The Administrator may authorize the manager of a covered
nuclear weapons research, development, testing or production
facility to engage in research, development, and demonstration
activities with respect to the engineering and manufacturing
capabilities at such facility in order to maintain and enhance
such capabilities at such facility: Provided, That of the
amount allocated to a covered nuclear weapons facility each
fiscal year from amounts available to the Department of Energy
for such fiscal year for national security programs, not more
than an amount equal to 2 percent of such amount may be used
for these activities: Provided further, That for purposes of
this section, the term `covered nuclear weapons facility' means
the following:
``(1) The Kansas City Plant, Kansas City, Missouri.
``(2) The Y-12 Plant, Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
``(3) The Pantex Plant, Amarillo, Texas.
``(4) The Savannah River Plant, South Carolina.
``(5) The Nevada Test Site.
``Sec. 6354. Pilot program relating to use of proceeds of disposal or
utilization of certain department of energy assets
``(a) Purpose.--The purpose of this section is to encourage
the Secretary of Energy to dispose of or otherwise utilize
certain assets of the Department of Energy by making available
to the Secretary the proceeds of such disposal or utilization
for purposes of defraying the costs of such disposal or
utilization.
``(b) Use of Proceeds to Defray Costs.--
``(1) Notwithstanding section 3302 of title 31, the
Secretary may retain from the proceeds of the sale,
lease, or disposal of an asset under subsection (c) an
amount equal to the cost of the sale, lease, or
disposal of the asset. The Secretary shall utilize
amounts retained under this paragraph to defray the
cost of the sale, lease, or disposal.
``(2) For purposes of paragraph (1), the cost of a
sale, lease, or disposal shall include--
``(A) the cost of administering the sale,
lease, or disposal;
``(B) the cost of recovering or preparing the
asset concerned for the sale, lease, or
disposal; and
``(C) any other cost associated with the
sale, lease, or disposal.
``(c) Covered Transactions.--Subsection (b) applies to the
following transactions:
``(1) The sale of heavy water at the Savannah River
Site, South Carolina, that is under the jurisdiction of
the Defense Environmental Management Program.
``(2) The sale of precious metals that are under the
jurisdiction of the Defense Environmental Management
Program.
``(3) The lease of buildings and other facilities
located at the Hanford Reservation, Washington, that
are under the jurisdiction of the Defense Environmental
Management Program.
``(4) The lease of buildings and other facilities
located at the Savannah River Site that are under the
jurisdiction of the Defense Environmental Management
Program.
``(5) The disposal of equipment and other personal
property located at the Rocky Flats Defense
Environmental Technology Site, Colorado, that is under
the jurisdiction of the Defense Environmental
Management Program.
``(6) The disposal of materials at the National
Electronics Recycling Center, Oak Ridge, Tennessee that
are under the jurisdiction of the Defense Environmental
Management Program.
``(d) Applicability of Disposal Authority.--Nothing in this
section shall be construed to limit the application of
subchapter II of chapter 5 and section 549 of title 40 to the
disposal of equipment and other personal property covered by
this section.
``Sec. 6355. Department of Energy energy parks program
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Energy may establish a
program to permit the establishment of energy parks on former
defense nuclear facilities.
``(b) Objectives.--The objectives for establishing energy
parks pursuant to subsection (a) are the following:
``(1) To provide locations to carry out a broad range
of projects relating to the development and deployment
of energy technologies and related advanced
manufacturing technologies.
``(2) To provide locations for the implementation of
pilot programs and demonstration projects for new and
developing energy technologies and related advanced
manufacturing technologies.
``(3) To set a national example for the development
and deployment of energy technologies and related
advanced manufacturing technologies in a manner that
will promote energy security, energy sector employment,
and energy independence.
``(4) To create a business environment that
encourages collaboration and interaction between the
public and private sectors.
``(c) Consultation.--In establishing an energy park pursuant
to subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with--
``(1) the local government with jurisdiction over the
land on which the energy park will be located;
``(2) the local governments of adjacent areas; and
``(3) any community reuse organization recognized by
the Secretary at the former defense nuclear facility on
which the energy park will be located.
``(d) Report Required.--Not later than 120 days after January
7, 2011, 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 report on the implementation of
the program under subsection (a). The report shall include such
recommendations for additional legislative actions as the
Secretary considers appropriate to facilitate the development
of energy parks on former defense nuclear facilities.
``(e) Defense Nuclear Facility Defined.--In this section, the
term `defense nuclear facility' has the meaning given the term
`Department of Energy defense nuclear facility' in section 318
of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2286g).
``Sec. 6356. Authority to use passenger carriers for contractor
commuting
``(a) Authority.--If and to the extent that the Administrator
deems it appropriate to further mission activities under
section 3211 of the National Nuclear Security Administration
Act (50 U.S.C. 2401), a passenger carrier may be used to
provide transportation services to contractor employees between
the covered facility of the contractor employee and a mass
transit facility in accordance with any applicable
transportation plan adopted by the Administrator pursuant to
this section.
``(b) Plan Requests and Approval.--
``(1) The Administrator--
``(A) shall--
``(i) provide Management and
Operating contractors at covered
facilities the opportunity to, on a
voluntary basis, submit, through the
cognizant contracting officer of the
applicable covered facility, a plan to
provide transportation services
described in subsection (a) for
contractor employees at the covered
facility; and
``(ii) review each such plan
submitted in accordance with clause
(i); and
``(B) may approve each such plan if the
requirements described in clauses (i) through
(iv) of paragraph (2)(B) are satisfied.
``(2) Each plan submitted pursuant to paragraph
(1)(A)--
``(A) may include proposals for parking
facilities, road improvements, real property
acquisition, passenger carrier services, and
commuting cost deferment payments to contractor
employees; and
``(B) shall include--
``(i) a description of how the use of
passenger carriers will facilitate the
mission of the covered facility;
``(ii) a description of how the plan
will be economical and advantageous to
the Federal Government;
``(iii) a summary of the benefits
that will be provided under the plan
and how costs will be monitored; and
``(iv) a description of how the plan
will alleviate traffic congestion,
reduce commuting times, and improve
recruitment and retention of contractor
employees.
``(3) The Administrator may delegate to the Senior
Procurement Executive of the Administration the
approval of any plan submitted under this subsection.
``(c) Reimbursement.--The Administration may reimburse a
contractor for the costs of transportation services incurred
pursuant to a plan approved under subsection (b) using funds
appropriated to the Administration.
``(d) Implementation.--In carrying out a plan approved under
subsection (b), the Administrator, to the maximum extent
practicable and consistent with sound budget policy, shall--
``(1) require the use of alternative fuel vehicles to
provide transportation services;
``(2) ensure funds spent for this plan further the
mission activities of the Administration under section
3211 of the National Nuclear Security Administration
Act (50 U.S.C. 2401); and
``(3) ensure that the time during which a contractor
employee uses transportation services shall not be
included for purposes of calculating the hours of work
for such contractor employee.
``(e) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `contractor employee' means an
employee of a Management and Operating contractor or
subcontractor employee at any tier.
``(2) The term `covered facility' means any facility
of the Administration that directly supports the
mission of the Administration under section 3211 of the
National Nuclear Security Administration Act (50 U.S.C.
2401).
``(3) The term `Management and Operating contractor'
means a management and operating contractor that
manages a covered facility.
``(4) The term `passenger carrier' means a passenger
motor vehicle, aircraft, boat, ship, train, or other
similar means of transportation that is owned, leased,
or provided pursuant to contract or subcontract by the
Federal Government or through a contractor of the
Administration.
``SUBCHAPTER IV--OTHER MATTERS
``Sec. 6361. Payment of costs of operation and maintenance of
infrastructure at Nevada National Security Site
`` Notwithstanding any other provision of law and effective
as of September 30, 1996, the costs associated with operating
and maintaining the infrastructure at the Nevada National
Security Site, Nevada, with respect to any activities initiated
at the site after that date by the Department of Defense
pursuant to a work-for-others agreement may be paid for from
funds authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Energy
for activities at the Nevada National Security Site.
``Sec. 6362. University-based defense nuclear policy collaboration
program
``(a) Program.--The Administrator shall carry out a program
under which the Administrator establishes a policy research
consortium of institutions of higher education and nonprofit
entities in support of implementing and innovating the defense
nuclear policy programs of the Administration. The
Administrator shall establish and carry out such program in a
manner similar to the program established under section 6338.
``(b) Purposes.--The purposes of the consortium under
subsection (a) are as follows:
``(1) To shape the formulation and application of
policy through the conduct of research and analysis
regarding defense nuclear policy programs.
``(2) To maintain open-source databases on issues
relevant to understanding defense nuclear
nonproliferation, arms control, nuclear deterrence,
foreign nuclear programs, and nuclear security.
``(3) To facilitate the collaboration of research
centers of excellence relating to defense nuclear
policy to better distribute expertise to specific
issues and scenarios regarding such threats.
``(c) Duties.--
``(1) Support.--The Administrator shall ensure that
the consortium established under subsection (a)
provides support to individuals described in paragraph
(2) through the use of nongovernmental fellowships,
scholarships, research internships, workshops, short
courses, summer schools, and research grants.
``(2) Individuals described.--The individuals
described in this paragraph are graduate students,
academics, and policy specialists, who are focused on
policy innovation related to--
``(A) defense nuclear nonproliferation;
``(B) arms control;
``(C) nuclear deterrence;
``(D) the study of foreign nuclear programs;
``(E) nuclear security; or
``(F) educating and training the next
generation of defense nuclear policy
experts.''.
(b) Conforming Repeals.--The following provisions of law are
repealed:
(1) The Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2501 et
seq.; division D of Public Law 107-314).
(2) Sections 3116 and 3141 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (50 U.S.C. 2515,
2512 note).
(3) Sections 308 and 311 of the Energy and Water
Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act,
2015 (50 U.S.C. 2523c, 2791b).
(4) Section 3132 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 (50 U.S.C.
2589).
(5) Section 306 of the Energy and Water Development
and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 (50
U.S.C. 2743a).
(6) Section 308 of the Energy and Water Development
and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 (50
U.S.C. 2791a).
(7) Section 3124 of the Ike Skelton National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 (50 U.S.C.
2814).
(8) Sections 3113 and 3123 of the William M. (Mac)
Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 50 U.S.C. 2512
note, 2581 note).
(9) Section 3113 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-
328; 50 U.S.C. 2512 note).
(10) Section 3121 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-
81; 50 U.S.C. 2521 note).
(11) Section 3121, 3124, and 3126 of the James M.
Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 50 U.S.C. 2532 note,
2538a note).
(12) Section 3125 of the Servicemember Quality of
Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 50 U.S.C.
2538 note).
(13) Section 3133 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-
31; 50 U.S.C. 2538c note).
(14) Section 3122 of the Carl Levin and Howard P.
`Buck' McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2015 (Public Law 113-291; 50 U.S.C. 2565
note).
(15) Section 3141 of the John S. McCain National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public
Law 115-232; 50 U.S.C. 2569 note).
(16) Section 3116 of the Ronald W. Reagan National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005 (Public
Law 108-375; 50 U.S.C. 2601 note).
(17) Section 127 of the Miscellaneous Appropriations
and Offsets Act, 2004 (division H of Public 108-199; 50
U.S.C. 2601 note).
(18) Section 3117 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-
92; 50 U.S.C. 2754 note).
(19) Section 309 of the Energy and Water Development
and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 (division
D of Public Law 113-76; 50 U.S.C. 2791a note).
(20) Section 308 of the Energy and Water Development
Appropriations Act, 2005 (division C of Public Law 108-
447; 50 U.S.C. 2812 note).
(21) Section 3114 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (Public Law 112-
239; 50 U.S.C. 2535 note).
(c) Technical Amendments.--
(1) Amendments to title 10.--Title 10, United States
Code, is amended--
(A) in section 179--
(i) in subsection (d)(13), by
striking ``section 4002 of the Atomic
Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2501)''
and inserting ``section 6101''; and
(ii) in subsection (f)--
(I) in paragraph (2), by
striking ``section 4717 of the
Atomic Energy Defense Act (50
U.S.C. 2757)'' at each place it
appears and inserting ``section
6289''; and
(II) in paragraph (3), by
striking ``section 4219(a) of
the Atomic Energy Defense Act
(50 U.S.C. 2538a(a))'' and
inserting ``section 6218'';
(B) in section 499a(e), by striking ``section
4002 of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50
U.S.C. 2501)'' and inserting ``section 6101''.
(2) Amendments to other laws.--
(A) Section 809(b)(2) of the James M. Inhofe
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 10 U.S.C. 4351
note) is amended by striking ``sections 4217
and 4311 of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50
U.S.C. 2537, 2577)'' and inserting ``sections
6125 and 6161 of title 10, United States
Code''.
(B) Section 1635(c)(2) of the Servicemember
Quality of Life Improvement and National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
(Public Law 118-159; 10 U.S.C. 4811 note) is
amended by striking ``section 4002 of the
Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2501)''
and inserting ``section 6101 of title 10,
United States Code''.
(C) Section 3111(b)(1) of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
(Public Law 115-91; 50 U.S.C. 2402 note) is
amended by striking ``section 4002(6) of the
Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2501(6))''
and inserting ``section 6101 of title 10,
United States Code''.
(D) Section 3116(a)(3) of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
(Public Law 115-91; 131 Stat. 1888) is amended
by striking ``section 4101 of the Atomic Energy
Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2511)'' and inserting
``section 6102 of title 10, United States
Code''.
(E) Section 3113 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public
Law 114-328; 50 U.S.C. 2512 note) is amended--
(i) in subsection (a), by striking
``section 4102(b) of the Atomic Energy
Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2512(b))'' and
inserting ``section 6103 of title 10,
United States Code''; and
(ii) in subsection (d), by striking
``section 4002 of the Atomic Energy
Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2501)'' and
inserting ``section 6101 of title 10,
United States Code''.
(F) Section 3137(d) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public
Law 114-92; 50 U.S.C. 2512 note) is amended by
striking ``section 4002(6) of the Atomic Energy
Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2501(6))'' and inserting
``section 6101 of title 10, United States
Code''.
(G) Section 3121(c) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public
Law 117-81; 50 U.S.C. 2521 note) is amended by
striking ``section 4002 of the Atomic Energy
Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2501)'' and inserting
``section 6101 of title 10, United States
Code''.
(H) Section 3129 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (Public
Law 113-66; 50 U.S.C. 2521 note) is amended--
(i) in subsection (a), by striking
``section 4201 of the Atomic Energy
Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2521)'' and
inserting ``section 6111 of title 10,
United States Code,''; and
(ii) in subsection (e), by striking
``section 4203 of the Atomic Energy
Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2523)'' and
inserting ``section 6114 of title 10,
United States Code,''.
(I) Section 3116(c) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 (Public
Law 108-136; 50 U.S.C. 2529 note) is amended by
striking ``section 4209(a) of the Atomic Energy
Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2529(a))'' and inserting
``section 6120 of title 10, United States
Code''.
(J) Section 3121(c) of the James M. Inhofe
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 50 U.S.C. 2532
note) is amended by striking ``section 4002 of
the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C.
2501)'' and inserting ``section 6101 of title
10, United States Code''.
(K) Section 3126 of the James M. Inhofe
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 50 U.S.C. 2538a
note) is amended by striking ``section 4219 of
the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C.
2538a)'' and inserting ``section 6128 of title
10, United States Code''.
(L) Section 3116(e)(4) of the Ronald W.
Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2005 (Public Law 108-375; 50 U.S.C.
2602 note) is amended by striking ``section
4306A of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50
U.S.C. 2567)'' and inserting ``section 6154 of
title 10, United States Code''.
(M) Section 3121 of the John S. McCain
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 50 U.S.C. 2652
note) is amended--
(i) by striking ``section 4502(a) of
the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50
U.S.C. 2652(a))'' each place it appears
and inserting ``section 6222(a) of
title 10, United States Code''; and
(ii) in subsection (f)(2), by
striking ``section 4002 of the Atomic
Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2501)''
and inserting ``section 6101 of title
10, United States Code''.
(d) Further Technical Amendments.--
(1) Coordination with other amendments made by this
act.--The amendments made by sections 3112, 3113, 3114,
3115, 3116, 3117, and 3122 of this Act shall take
effect immediately after the amendment made by
subsection (a) and shall be executed in subpart B of
part VI of subtitle A of title 10, United States Code,
as added by subsection (a), as follows:
(A) The amendment to section 4203 of the
Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2523) made
by section 3122 shall be executed with respect
to section 6114 of title 10, United States
Code, as added by subsection (a).
(B) The amendment to section 4219 of the
Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2358a)
made by section 3112 shall be executed with
respect to section 6128 of title 10, United
States Code, as added by subsection (a).
(C) The amendment to section 4220(c) of the
Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2538b)
made by section 3113 shall be executed with
respect to section 6131 of title 10, United
States Code, as added by subsection (a).
(D) The amendment to subtitle A of title XLII
of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C.
2521 et seq.) made by section 3113 shall be
executed with respect to subchapter I of
chapter 602 of title 10, United States Code, as
added by subsection (a).
(E) The amendment to section 4510 of the
Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2661) made
by section 3114 shall be executed with respect
to section 6227 of title 10, United States
Code, as added by subsection (a).
(F) The amendment to section 4601 of the
Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2701) made
by section 3115 shall be executed with respect
to section 6241 of title 10, United States
Code, as added by subsection (a).
(G) The amendment to section 4713 of the
Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2753) made
by section 3116 shall be executed with respect
to section 6284 of title 10, United States
Code, as added by subsection (a).
(H) The amendment to subtitle B of title
XLVIII of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50
U.S.C. 2791 et seq.) made by section 3117 shall
be executed with respect to subchapter II of
chapter 608 of 10, United States Code, as added
by subsection (a).
(2) Amendments to conform with united states code.--
Subpart B of part VI of subtitle A of title 10, United
States Code, as added by subsection (a), is amended as
follows:
(A) By striking any heading within a section
that is not a section heading or a subsection
heading.
(B) By conforming the margins to the margins
used for subsections, paragraphs,
subparagraphs, clauses, subclauses, items, and
subitems, in section 179 of title 10, United
States Code, including with respect to the use
of inline subsections, paragraphs,
subparagraphs, clauses, subclauses, items, and
subitems, as appropriate.
(e) Savings Provision.--All orders, determinations, rules,
regulations, permits, contracts, or other exercise of the
authority of the Secretary of Energy or the Administrator for
Nuclear Security under the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C.
2501 et seq.) made before the date of the enactment of this Act
and effective as of such date shall continue in effect as if
such authority was exercised under subpart B of part VI of
subtitle A of title 10, United States Code, as added by
subsection (a), until modified, terminated, superseded, set
aside, or revoked in accordance with law by the President, the
Secretary, the Administrator, any other authorized official, a
court of competent jurisdiction, or operation of law.
SEC. 3112. PLUTONIUM PIT PRODUCTION CAPACITY.
Section 4219 of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C.
2538a) is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsections (f), (g), and (h) as
subsections (g), (i), and (h), respectively;
(2) by moving subsection (i), as so redesignated, so
as to appear after subsection (h), as so redesignated;
(3) in subsection (i), as so redesignated, by
striking ``this subsection'' and inserting ``this
section''; and
(4) by inserting after subsection (e) the following
new subsection (f):
``(f) Capacity.--In carrying out subsection (a), the
Secretary of Energy shall--
``(1) ensure that Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los
Alamos, New Mexico, has the capability to reliably
produce no fewer than 30 war reserve plutonium pits
annually; and
``(2) ensure that the Savannah River Plutonium
Processing Facility at the Savannah River Site, Aiken,
South Carolina, has the capability to reliably produce
no fewer than 50 war reserve plutonium pits
annually.''.
SEC. 3113. STOCKPILE RESPONSIVENESS AND RAPID CAPABILITIES PROGRAMS OF
THE NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION.
(a) In General.--Subtitle A of title XLII of the Atomic
Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2521 et seq.) is amended--
(1) in section 4220(c)--
(A) in paragraph (3)--
(i) by striking ``Periodically'' and
inserting ``Continually''; and
(ii) by inserting ``integrated system
demonstrations,'' after ``flight
testing,''; and
(B) in paragraph (4)--
(i) by striking ``Shorten'' and
inserting ``Develop technologies for
transition to a nuclear stockpile life
extension program or new nuclear weapon
program project that have the potential
to reduce''; and
(ii) by striking ``and timelines to
minimize'' and all that follows through
the end of the paragraph and inserting
``cost and schedule''; and
(2) by adding at the end of the following new
section:
``SEC. 4225. RAPID CAPABILITIES PROGRAM.
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Energy, acting through
the Administrator and in coordination with the Secretary of
Defense, shall carry out a program (to be known as the `rapid
capabilities program') to develop new nuclear weapons or
modified nuclear weapons that meet military requirements.
``(b) Objectives.--The program under subsection (a) shall
have the following objectives:
``(1) Identify and assess potential design concepts
for rapid development feasability.
``(2) Carry out projects with the goal of achieving
first production unit within 5 years of project
initiation.
``(3) Utilize non-traditional approaches, system-
specific requirements, and tailored risk-acceptance
processes to favorably balance cost, schedule, and
capability.
``(4) Maximize reuse of existing components, non-
serial manufacturing, and limited production
quantities.
``(5) Minimize disruption to other major nuclear
weapons stockpile modernization programs.
``(6) Develop institutional expertise within the
nuclear security enterprise for rapid execution of all
phases for the joint nuclear weapons life cycle
process.
``(c) Requirements Advisory Board.--In carrying out the
objectives of the program under subsection (b), the
Administrator shall establish an advisory board, which shall be
responsible for advising the Administrator with respect to
military and deterrence policy requirements related to the
activities of the program. Such advisory board shall be
composed of the following members:
``(1) The Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of
Defense for Nuclear Deterrence, Chemical and Biological
Defense Policy and Programs.
``(2) The Director for Strategy, Plans, and Policy of
the Joint Staff.
``(3) The Director of Navy Strategic Systems
Programs.
``(4) The Deputy Commander of Air Force Global Strike
Command.
``(d) Program Budget.--In accordance with the requirements
under section 4209, for each budget submitted by the President
to Congress under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code,
the amounts requested for the program under this section shall
be clearly identified in the budget justification materials
submitted to Congress in support of that budget.
``(e) Joint Nuclear Weapons Life Cycle Process Defined.--In
this section, the term `joint nuclear weapons life cycle
process' means the process developed and maintained by the
Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Energy for the
development, production, maintenance, and retirement of nuclear
weapons.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for such Act
is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 4224
the following new item:
``Sec. 4225. Rapid capabilities program.''.
SEC. 3114. PROTECTION OF CERTAIN NUCLEAR FACILITIES AND ASSETS FROM
UNMANNED AIRCRAFT.
Section 4510(e)(1)(C) of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50
U.S.C. 2661(e)(1)(C)) is amended to read as follows:
``(C)(i) owned by or contracted to the
National Nuclear Security Administration,
including any facility that stores or uses
special nuclear material; or
``(ii) a national security laboratory or
nuclear weapons production facility.''.
SEC. 3115. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN
SCIENTIFIC, ENGINEERING, AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL.
Section 4601(c)(1) of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50
U.S.C. 2701(c)(1)) is amended by striking ``September 30,
2026'' and inserting ``September 30, 2036''.
SEC. 3116. NOTIFICATION OF COST OVERRUNS FOR CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF
ENERGY PROJECTS.
Section 4713 of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C.
2753) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (1)(A), in the first
sentence, by inserting ``prior to entry into
Phase 6.4 or Phase 4, as appropriate'' after
``Administration''; and
(B) in paragraph (2)(A), by inserting ``prior
to entry into Phase 6.4'' after ``project'';
(2) in subsection (c)(2)--
(A) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) and
(C) as subparagraphs (C) and (D), respectively;
and
(B) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the
following new subparagraph (B):
``(B) a review of the revised baseline has
been conducted by the Director of Cost
Estimating and Program Evaluation of the
National Nuclear Security Administration,
consistent with section 3221(d)(1)(F) of the
National Nuclear Security Administration Act
(50 U.S.C. 2411(d)(1)(F)).''; and
(3) in subsection (d)(1), by inserting ``and the
results of the review conducted by the Director of Cost
Estimating and Program Evaluation under subsection
(c)(2)(B)'' after ``subsection (c)(2)''.
SEC. 3117. APPROPRIATE SCOPING OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE RESEARCH
WITHIN THE NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY
ADMINISTRATION.
(a) In General.--Subtitle B of title XLVIII of the Atomic
Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2791 et seq.) is amended by
adding at the end the following section:
``SEC. 4816. APPROPRIATE SCOPING OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE RESEARCH
WITHIN THE ADMINISTRATION.
``(a) In General.--Funds authorized to be appropriated by
this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026, or
any subsequent fiscal year, for the Administration for the
purposes of conducting research and development of artificial
intelligence technologies, executing a program to develop or
manage the application of such technologies, or developing,
acquiring, or sustaining any associated computing hardware or
supporting infrastructure may only be used to support the
nuclear security missions of the Administration.
``(b) Rule of Construction.--The limitation described in
subsection (a) may not be interpreted--
``(1) to prohibit the establishment of an enduring
national security artificial intelligence research and
development program in any component of the Department
of Energy other than the Administration or in any other
Federal agency; or
``(2) to impede the use of resources of the
Administration, including resources provided by a
national security laboratory or a nuclear weapons
production facility site, to support the execution of
an enduring national security artificial intelligence
research and development program or activity, if such
support is provided--
``(A) on a full cost recovery basis,
including any associated infrastructure or
utility costs, to an entity that is not a
component of the Department of Energy; and
``(B) in a manner that does not interfere
with the nuclear security mission of such
laboratory or facility.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for the Atomic
Energy Defense Act is amended by inserting after the item
relating to section 4815 the following new item:
``Sec. 4816. Appropriate scoping of artificial intelligence research
within the Administration.''.
Subtitle C--Reports and Other Matters
SEC. 3121. MODIFICATION TO REPORTING REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO
NUCLEAR WEAPONS STOCKPILE STEWARDSHIP, MANAGEMENT,
AND RESPONSIVENESS PLAN.
Section 4203 of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C.
2523) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)--
(A) by striking paragraph (1);
(B) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3)
as paragraphs (1) and (2), respectively, and
adjusting the margins accordingly; and
(C) in paragraph (1), as so redesignated--
(i) by striking ``subsection (d)''
and inserting ``subsection (c)'';
(ii) by striking ``March 15 of each
odd-numbered year'' and inserting ``45
days after each date on which a budget
for an odd-numbered fiscal year is
submitted to Congress''; and
(iii) in paragraph (2), as so
redesignated, by striking ``summaries
and reports'' and inserting ``report'';
(2) by striking subsection (c);
(3) by redesignating subsections (d) through (f) as
subsections (c) through (e), respectively;
(4) in subsection (c), as so redesignated--
(A) by striking ``subsection (b)(2)'' and
inserting ``subsection (b)(1)'';
(B) in paragraph (4)--
(i) in subparagraph (A), by striking
``modernization and refurbishment'' and
inserting ``construction,
modernization, and refurbishment'';
(ii) by redesignating subparagraphs
(B), (C), and (D) as subparagraphs (C),
(F), and (G), respectively;
(iii) by inserting after subparagraph
(A) the following new subparagraph (B):
``(B) an explanation of the targeted needs
addressed by the measures described under
subparagraph (A);''; and
(iv) by inserting after subparagraph
(C), as so redesignated, the following
new subparagraphs:
``(D) a summary of identified long-term
infrastructure investments needed beyond such
10-year period;
``(E) a statement of changes to, and progress
toward achieving, the measures described under
subparagraph (A) during the period covered by
the report, compared to such changes and
progress during the period covered by the
preceding report;''; and
(5) in subsection (d), as so redesignated, by
striking ``subsection (b)(2)'' each place it appears
and inserting ``subsection (b)(1)''.
SEC. 3122. ASSESSMENT OF THE NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
SPENT FUEL HANDLING RECAPITALIZATION PROJECT.
(a) In General.--The Deputy Administrator for Naval Reactors
of the National Nuclear Security Administration shall carry out
an independent assessment of the Spent Fuel Handling
Recapitalization Project.
(b) Elements.--The assessment required under subsection (a)
shall include, with respect to such project--
(1) a root cause analysis to determine the underlying
causes of the cost overruns, schedule delays and
performance shortcomings;
(2) an analysis of--
(A) the quality assurance program of such
project; and
(B) the corrective action processes and
application of standards for nuclear quality
assurance under such quality assurance program;
and
(3) any other matter the Deputy Administrator
determines appropriate.
(c) Submission to Congress.--Not later than 30 days after the
date on which the Deputy Administrator completes the assessment
required under subsection (a), the Deputy Administrators shall
submit to the congressional defense committees and the
Comptroller General of the United States a report that includes
the findings of such assessments.
SEC. 3123. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY REPORT ON EXPANSION OF OTHER
TRANSACTION AUTHORITIES FOR NATIONAL NUCLEAR
SECURITY ADMINISTRATION.
Not later than March 1, 2026, the Secretary of Energy, acting
through the Administrator for Nuclear Security, shall submit to
the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives, a report that includes the following elements:
(1) A legislative proposal that would--
(A) provide streamlined other transaction
authorities for the National Nuclear Security
Administration in a manner that would allow for
increased utilization to improve the nuclear
security enterprise and enhance mission
effectiveness; and
(B) expand the scope of activities for which
other transaction authorities may be utilized
to include facilities construction, improvement
and repair, as appropriate.
(2) A description of amendments to laws in effect as
of the date of the enactment of this Act that would be
necessary to implement the legislative proposal
described in paragraph (1).
SEC. 3124. OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM-WIDE PERFORMANCE
METRICS FOR REDUCING RISK.
(a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall--
(1) develop and implement program performance metrics
for the Office of Environmental Management (referred to
in this section as the ``Office''), in addition to the
program performance metrics identified in the plan
published by the Office of Environmental Management
entitled ``EM Program Plan 2022''; and
(2) revise the program performance metrics identified
in the ``EM Program Plan 2022'' in accordance with the
requirements of subsection (b).
(b) Required Elements.--The program performance metrics
described in subsection (a) shall incorporate the following
elements:
(1) Linkage.--Each metric shall--
(A) align with the goals and mission of the
Department of Energy (referred to in this
section as the ``Department'') and the Office;
(B) link to the other metrics developed or
revised under subsection (a) and any other
existing performance metrics of the Department
and the Office; and
(C) be clearly communicated throughout the
Department and the Office.
(2) Clarity.--Each metric shall be clear and the name
and definition of such metric shall be consistent with
the methodology used to calculate the metric.
(3) Measurable.--Each metric shall have a numerical
goal.
(4) Objective.--Each metric shall be reasonably free
from significant bias or manipulation.
(5) Reliable.--Each metric shall produce the same
result under similar conditions.
(6) Core program activities.--The metrics shall cover
the activities that the Office is expected to perform
to support its mission.
(7) Limited overlap.--Each metric shall provide new
information beyond any information provided by other
metrics.
(8) Balance.--The metrics shall ensure that various
priorities of the Office are covered.
(9) Effectiveness.--Each metric shall incorporate an
effectiveness measure, such as quality, timeliness, and
cost of service.
(c) Risk Reduction Prioritization.--The program performance
metrics described in subsection (a) shall--
(1) give first priority to addressing any issues
posing an immediate risk to human health or the
environment;
(2) give second priority, as appropriate, to
addressing issues based on achieving the highest risk
reduction benefit per radioactive or hazardous content
removed; and
(3) measure the amount of radioactivity or hazardous
content removed, as determined by--
(A) curies, rads, or rems;
(B) pounds of hazardous content removed; or
(C) such other appropriate measure.
(d) Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than one year after the
date of the enactment of this Act, and every two years
thereafter until 2036, the Secretary of Energy shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report
describing the outcomes achieved under the program
performance metrics described in subsection (a) for
each fiscal year covered by such report.
(2) Contents.--Each report shall identify the cost
per curie, rad, or rem of radioactivity and cost per
pound of hazardous content removed program-wide, by
site, and by mission area.
SEC. 3125. OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INTEGRATED RADIOACTIVE
WASTE DISPOSAL PLANNING AND OPTIMIZATION.
(a) Radioactive Waste Disposal Optimization Analyses.--
(1) In general.--Not later than one year after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Energy shall develop a complex-wide analysis to
identify optimal disposal pathways and schedules for
defense radioactive waste produced by the Department of
Energy (and the predecessor agencies to the Department)
and managed by the Office of Environmental Management
of the Department.
(2) Contents.--The analysis required by paragraph (1)
shall--
(A) incorporate modeling to identify optimal
disposal pathways and schedules that could be
achieved, in consideration of--
(i) regulatory constraints; and
(ii) legal binding agreements; and
(B) identify strategic alternatives to
radioactive waste disposal plans and schedules.
(b) Nationwide Radioactive Waste Disposal Plan.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 15 months after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Energy shall develop an integrated, nationwide
radioactive waste disposal plan.
(2) Contents.--The plan required by paragraph (1)
shall--
(A) include, to the maximum extent
practicable, optimal radioactive waste disposal
pathways and schedules identified through the
analysis conducted pursuant to subsection (a);
(B) identify specific opportunities for
further optimization of radioactive waste
disposal pathways and schedules that might be
achieved through changes in regulatory
constraints;
(C) address complex-wide disposal issues,
such as waste with no disposal pathway; and
(D) incorporate feedback from key
stakeholders, including Federal and State
regulators and operators of radioactive waste
disposal facilities.
(c) Radioactive Waste Disposal Forum.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 18 months after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Energy shall establish a forum for Federal and State
agencies that regulate radioactive waste cleanup and
disposal activities by the Office of Environmental
Management.
(2) Purpose.--The forum established pursuant to
paragraph (1) shall holistically negotiate regulatory
and other changes that could allow the Department of
Energy to implement opportunities for optimal
radioactive waste disposal identified pursuant to
subsection (b).
(d) Report Required.--Not later than two years after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report that
includes--
(1) the results of the optimization analysis required
by subsection (a);
(2) the nationwide disposal plan required by
subsection (b); and
(3) the initial activities of the forum established
pursuant to subsection (c).
(e) Congressional Notification and Briefing.--If the
Secretary of Energy determines to significantly modify
operations at sites managed by the Office of Environmental
Management of the Department of Energy, the Secretary shall,
not later than 30 days before the date on which the Secretary
carries out the modification of such operations provide to the
congressional defense committees notice of, and a briefing with
respect to, such modification.
(f) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``complex'' means the set of sites
across the United States where radioactive waste
cleanup and disposal activities are managed by the
Office of Environmental Management.
(2) The term ``integrated'' means inclusive of all
radioactive waste across the complex.
(3) The term ``optimal'' means the best possible
outcome, such as the lowest cost or highest profit,
while following specific rules and limitations.
(4) The term ``regulatory constraints'' means
requirements included in regulations or agreements with
regulators that affect decisions regarding radioactive
waste disposal pathways and schedules by the Office of
Environmental Management.
SEC. 3126. PROHIBITION RELATING TO RECLASSIFICATION OF HIGH-LEVEL
WASTE.
None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act
or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for the
Department of Energy may be obligated or expended by the
Secretary of Energy to apply the interpretation of high-level
radioactive waste described in the notice published by the
Secretary titled ``Supplemental Notice Concerning U.S.
Department of Energy Interpretation of High-Level Radioactive
Waste'' (84 Fed. Reg. 26835), or successor notice, with respect
to such waste located in the State of Washington.
SEC. 3127. NATIONAL SECURITY POSITIONS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY.
The Secretary of Energy shall treat any position in the
Department of Energy which requires the performance of duties
funded with amounts from subfunctional category 053, atomic
energy defense activities, as a position necessary to fulfill
the national security responsibilities of the Department of
Energy.
SEC. 3128. CONSULTATION REQUIREMENT WITH RESPECT TO TRANSFER TO PRIVATE
ENTITIES OF PLUTONIUM OR PLUTONIUM MATERIALS;
REPORT.
(a) Consultation Required.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Energy shall, on an
ongoing basis, consult with the Secretary of Defense
with respect to any plans of the Secretary of Energy
relating to the transfer to a private entity from
Federal stockpiles or storage of any plutonium or
plutonium materials.
(2) Consultation prior to transfer.--The Secretary of
Energy may not carry out any such transfer before the
date on which such Secretary consults, pursuant to
paragraph (1), with the Secretary of Defense with
respect to the transfer.
(b) Congressional Notification; Report.--Not later than 30
days before any date on which the Secretary of Energy carries
out a transfer to a private entity of plutonium or plutonium
materials, such Secretary shall submit to the appropriate
congressional committees the following:
(1) A notification of the transfer.
(2) A report that includes--
(A) a description of--
(i) the plutonium and plutonium
materials to be transferred that
includes the--
(I) amount;
(II) type;
(III) age;
(IV) relative condition; and
(V) current location;
(ii) the private entity to which such
plutonium and plutonium materials will
be transferred; and
(iii) the destination location to
which such plutonium and plutonium
materials will be transferred.
(B) A summary of the purpose of the transfer.
(C) An identification of any direct costs to
the United States Government associated with
the transfer.
(3) Except as provided in subsection (c), a written
certification, prepared in coordination with the Under
Secretary of Energy for Nuclear Security and the
Secretary of Defense, that such transfer does not
negatively impact the needs of the nuclear weapons
stockpile, including such needs related to stockpile
stewardship.
(c) Exception.--A written certification under subsection
(b)(3) shall not be required for the transfer of materials from
the 34 metric tons of defense plutonium or defense plutonium
materials at the Savannah River Site previously declared excess
to defense needs and designated for disposal.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``appropriate congressional committees''
means--
(A) the Committees on Armed Services of the
House of Representatives and the Senate;
(B) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of
the House of Representatives; and
(C) the Committee on Natural Resources of the
Senate.
(2) The term ``private entity'' means any individual
or organization other than--
(A) a department or agency of the Federal
Government; or
(B) a contractor or subcontractor for
management and operations, site cleanup, or
site management activities at facilities owned
by the Department of Energy.
TITLE XXXII--DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD
Sec. 3201. Authorization.
SEC. 3201. AUTHORIZATION.
There are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2026,
$45,000,000 for the operation of the Defense Nuclear Facilities
Safety Board under chapter 21 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954
(42 U.S.C. 2286 et seq.).
TITLE XXXIV--NAVAL PETROLEUM RESERVES
Sec. 3401. Authorization of appropriations.
SEC. 3401. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
(a) Amount.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the
Secretary of Energy $13,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 for the
purpose of carrying out activities under chapter 869 of title
10, United States Code, relating to the naval petroleum
reserves.
(b) Period of Availability.--Funds appropriated pursuant to
the authorization of appropriations in subsection (a) shall
remain available until expended.
TITLE XXXV--MARITIME ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 3501. Authorization of appropriations for Maritime Administration.
SEC. 3501. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR MARITIME ADMINISTRATION.
(a) In General.--There are authorized to be appropriated to
the Department of Transportation for fiscal year 2026, for
programs associated with maintaining the United States Merchant
Marine, the following amounts:
(1) For expenses necessary to support the United
States Merchant Marine Academy, $201,500,000, of
which--
(A) $101,500,000 shall be for Academy
operations;
(B) $50,000,000 shall be for facilities
maintenance and repair and equipment; and
(C) $50,000,000 shall be for the development
of a design-build plan for the phased
rehabilitation, modernization, and construction
of facilities and infrastructure at the United
States Merchant Marine Academy in accordance
with the Campus Modernization Plan required by
section 51329 of title 46, United States Code,
as added by section 3531.
(2) For expenses necessary to support the State
maritime academies, $58,800,000, of which--
(A) $4,800,000 shall be for the Student
Incentive Payment Program;
(B) $13,000,000 shall be for direct payments
for State maritime academies;
(C) $12,000,000 shall be for training ship
fuel assistance;
(D) $4,000,000 shall be for offsetting the
costs of training ship sharing; and
(E) $25,000,000 shall be for maintenance and
repair of State maritime academy training
vessels.
(3) For expenses necessary to support the National
Security Multi-Mission Vessel program, including funds
for construction and necessary expenses to construct
shoreside infrastructure to support such vessels,
$75,000,000.
(4) For expenses necessary to support Maritime
Administration operations and programs, $105,500,000,
of which--
(A) $15,000,000 shall be for the maritime
environmental and technical assistance program
under section 50307 of title 46, United States
Code;
(B) $15,000,000 shall be for the United
States marine highway program, including to
make grants authorized under section 55601 of
title 46, United States Code;
(C) $2,000,000 shall be for the Office of
Environment and Compliance, including to assist
in the environmental review of grant and permit
programs administered by the Maritime
Administration; and
(D) $73,500,000 shall be for headquarters
operations expenses.
(5) For expenses necessary for the disposal of
obsolete vessels in the National Defense Reserve Fleet
of the Maritime Administration, $6,000,000.
(6) For expenses necessary to maintain and preserve a
United States flag merchant marine to serve the
national security needs of the United States under
chapter 531 of title 46, United States Code,
$390,000,000.
(7) For expenses necessary to maintain and preserve a
United States flag merchant marine to serve the
national security needs of the United States under
chapter 534 of title 46, United States Code,
$122,400,000.
(8) For expenses necessary for the loan guarantee
program authorized under chapter 537 of title 46,
United States Code, $33,700,000, of which--
(A) $30,000,000 may be used for the cost (as
such term is defined in section 502(5) of the
Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C.
661a(5)) of loan guarantees under the program;
and
(B) $3,700,000 may be used for administrative
expenses relating to loan guarantee commitments
under the program.
(9) For expenses necessary to provide assistance to
small shipyards and for maritime training programs
authorized under section 54101 of title 46, United
States Code, $105,000,000.
(10) For expenses necessary to implement the port
infrastructure development program, as authorized under
section 54301 of title 46, United States Code, subject
to the limitation under subsection (b), $550,000,000,
to remain available until expended.
(b) Limitation.--
(1) In general.--No funds may be obligated or
expended for the port infrastructure development
program pursuant to subsection (a)(9) to make a grant
to be used for the purchase of fully automated cargo
handling equipment that is remotely operated or
remotely monitored with or without the exercise of
human intervention or control, if the Secretary of
Transportation determines such equipment would result
in a net loss of jobs within a port or port terminal.
(2) Report.--If the Secretary makes a determination
pursuant to paragraph (1), not later than three days
after the date on which such determination is made, the
Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the
House of Representatives a report that includes the
data and analysis used by the Secretary in making such
determination.
DIVISION D--FUNDING TABLES
SEC. 4001. AUTHORIZATION OF AMOUNTS IN FUNDING TABLES.
(a) In General.--Whenever a funding table in this division
specifies a dollar amount authorized for a project, program, or
activity, the obligation and expenditure of the specified
dollar amount for the project, program, or activity is hereby
authorized, subject to the availability of appropriations.
(b) Merit-based Decisions.--A decision to commit, obligate,
or expend funds with or to a specific entity on the basis of a
dollar amount authorized pursuant to subsection (a) shall--
(1) be based on merit-based selection procedures in
accordance with the requirements of sections 3201 and
4024 of title 10, United States Code, or on competitive
procedures; and
(2) comply with other applicable provisions of law.
(c) Relationship to Transfer and Programming Authority.--An
amount specified in the funding tables in this division may be
transferred or reprogrammed under a transfer or reprogramming
authority provided by another provision of this Act or by other
law. The transfer or reprogramming of an amount specified in
such funding tables shall not count against a ceiling on such
transfers or reprogrammings under section 1001 of this Act or
any other provision of law, unless such transfer or
reprogramming would move funds between appropriation accounts.
(d) Applicability to Classified Annex.--This section applies
to any classified annex that accompanies this Act.
(e) Oral or Written Communications.--No oral or written
communication concerning any amount specified in the funding
tables in this division shall supersede the requirements of
this section.
TITLE XLI--PROCUREMENT
SEC. 4101. PROCUREMENT.
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SEC. 4101. PROCUREMENT (In Thousands of Dollars)
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FY 2026 Conference
Line Item Request Authorized
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AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT,
ARMY
FIXED WING
006 HADES PLATFORM, 26,850 26,850
PAYLOADS/PED, AND
INTEGRATION.
ROTARY
009 AH-64 APACHE BLOCK 1,669 91,669
IIIA REMAN.
3 additional [90,000]
aircraft.
013 UH-60 BLACKHAWK M 732,060 732,060
MODEL (MYP).
017 CH-47 HELICOPTER..... 618,798 618,798
018 CH-47 HELICOPTER AP.. 61,421 61,421
MODIFICATION OF
AIRCRAFT
027 AH-64 MODS........... 125,236 125,236
028 SCALABLE CONTROL 1,257 1,257
INTERFACE (SCI).
029 CH-47 CARGO 17,709 17,709
HELICOPTER MODS
(MYP).
034 UTILITY HELICOPTER 33,659 33,659
MODS.
036 NETWORK AND MISSION 40,472 40,472
PLAN.
037 COMMS, NAV 11,566 11,566
SURVEILLANCE.
039 AVIATION ASSURED PNT. 49,475 49,475
040 GATM ROLLUP.......... 4,651 4,651
GROUND SUPPORT
AVIONICS
045 AIRCRAFT 129,167 129,167
SURVIVABILITY
EQUIPMENT.
047 CMWS................. 38,419 38,419
048 COMMON INFRARED 225,647 225,647
COUNTERMEASURES
(CIRCM).
OTHER SUPPORT
050 COMMON GROUND 29,489 29,489
EQUIPMENT.
052 AIRCREW INTEGRATED 14,986 14,986
SYSTEMS.
053 AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL.. 24,213 24,213
054 LAUNCHER, 2.75 ROCKET 1,611 1,611
AGILE PORTFOLIO
MANAGEMENT
057 SMALL UNMANNED AERIAL 726,034 744,034
SYSTEMS.
FPV/PBAS Systems. [18,000]
058 FUTURE UNMANNED 118,459 118,459
AERIAL SYSTEMS (UAS)
FAMILY.
059 GRAY EAGLE 12,351 12,351
MODIFICATIONS.
TOTAL AIRCRAFT 3,045,199 3,153,199
PROCUREMENT,
ARMY.
MISSILE PROCUREMENT,
ARMY
SURFACE-TO-AIR
MISSILE SYSTEM
002 LOWER TIER AIR AND 637,473 637,473
MISSILE DEFENSE
(AMD) SEN.
004 M-SHORAD--PROCUREMENT 679,114 679,114
006 MSE MISSILE.......... 945,905 2,685,525
PAC-3 MSE missile [366,000]
recerts--misalign
ed budget request.
Patriot Mods: [173,620]
AMMPS/DEX.
Program increase. [1,200,000]
009 PRECISION STRIKE 160,846 480,846
MISSILE (PRSM).
Max PrSM Inc 1 [320,000]
procurement (+254
missiles)--misali
gned budget
request.
011 INDIRECT FIRE 830,579 820,579
PROTECTION
CAPABILITY INC 2-I.
Program decrease. [-10,000]
012 MID-RANGE CAPABILITY 82,407 137,407
(MRC).
Maritime Strike [55,000]
Tomahawk (MST)
(USA, USN).
AIR-TO-SURFACE
MISSILE SYSTEM
015 JOINT AIR-TO-GROUND 84,667 84,667
MSLS (JAGM).
017 LONG-RANGE HYPERSONIC 353,415 353,415
WEAPON.
ANTI-TANK/ASSAULT
MISSILE SYS
018 JAVELIN (AAWS-M) 329,205 329,205
SYSTEM SUMMARY.
019 TOW 2 SYSTEM SUMMARY. 11,731 11,731
020 GUIDED MLRS ROCKET 1,125,071 1,125,071
(GMLRS).
021 GUIDED MLRS ROCKET 43,156 43,156
(GMLRS) AP.
022 MLRS REDUCED RANGE 32,339 32,339
PRACTICE ROCKETS
(RRPR).
023 HIGH MOBILITY 61,503 61,503
ARTILLERY ROCKET
SYSTEM (HIMARS.
MODIFICATIONS
029 PATRIOT MODS......... 757,800 757,800
032 STINGER MODS......... 428,935 428,935
035 MLRS MODS............ 243,470 243,470
036 HIMARS MODIFICATIONS. 54,005 54,005
SPARES AND REPAIR
PARTS
038 SPARES AND REPAIR 6,651 6,651
PARTS.
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT &
FACILITIES
040 AIR DEFENSE TARGETS.. 12,801 12,801
AGILE PORTFOLIO
MANAGEMENT
044 LAUNCHED EFFECTS 67,816 67,816
FAMILY.
TOTAL MISSILE 6,948,889 9,053,509
PROCUREMENT,
ARMY.
PROCUREMENT OF
WEAPONS AND TRACKED
COMBAT VEHICLES,
ARMY
TRACKED COMBAT
VEHICLES
002 ARMORED MULTI PURPOSE 554,678 554,678
VEHICLE (AMPV).
004 ASSAULT BREACHER 4,079 4,079
VEHICLE (ABV).
005 M10 BOOKER........... 64,919 64,919
MODIFICATION OF
TRACKED COMBAT
VEHICLES
008 STRYKER UPGRADE...... 135,816 135,816
009 BRADLEY FIRE SUPPORT 4,684 4,684
TEAM (BFIST) VEHICLE.
010 BRADLEY PROGRAM (MOD) 157,183 157,183
011 M109 FOV 82,537 82,537
MODIFICATIONS.
012 PALADIN INTEGRATED 250,238 250,238
MANAGEMENT (PIM).
013 IMPROVED RECOVERY 155,540 155,540
VEHICLE (M88
HERCULES).
017 JOINT ASSAULT BRIDGE. 132,637 132,637
019 ABRAMS UPGRADE 740,528 752,528
PROGRAM.
Cart [12,000]
recapitalization.
021 VEHICLE PROTECTION 107,833 107,833
SYSTEMS (VPS).
WEAPONS & OTHER
COMBAT VEHICLES
024 PERSONAL DEFENSE 1,002 1,002
WEAPON (ROLL).
025 M240 MEDIUM MACHINE 5 5
GUN (7.62MM).
027 MACHINE GUN, CAL .50 4 4
M2 ROLL.
028 MORTAR SYSTEMS....... 5,807 5,807
029 LOCATION & AZIMUTH 9,477 9,477
DETERMINATION SYSTEM
(LADS.
031 PRECISION SNIPER 1,853 1,853
RIFLE.
034 NEXT GENERATION SQUAD 365,155 365,155
WEAPON.
036 HANDGUN.............. 7 7
MOD OF WEAPONS AND
OTHER COMBAT VEH
038 M777 MODS............ 2,429 2,429
042 SNIPER RIFLES 19 19
MODIFICATIONS.
043 M119 MODIFICATIONS... 4,642 4,642
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT &
FACILITIES
046 ITEMS LESS THAN $5.0M 469 469
(WOCV-WTCV).
047 PRODUCTION BASE 104,993 104,993
SUPPORT (WOCV-WTCV).
TOTAL 2,886,534 2,898,534
PROCUREMENT OF
WEAPONS AND
TRACKED COMBAT
VEHICLES, ARMY.
PROCUREMENT OF
AMMUNITION, ARMY
SMALL/MEDIUM CAL
AMMUNITION
001 CTG, 5.56MM, ALL 128,283 128,283
TYPES.
002 CTG, 7.62MM, ALL 62,157 62,157
TYPES.
003 NEXT GENERATION SQUAD 426,177 426,177
WEAPON AMMUNITION.
004 CTG, HANDGUN, ALL 7,750 7,750
TYPES.
005 CTG, .50 CAL, ALL 78,199 78,199
TYPES.
006 CTG, 20MM, ALL TYPES. 25,773 25,773
007 CTG, 25MM, ALL TYPES. 22,324 22,324
008 CTG, 30MM, ALL TYPES. 100,392 100,392
009 CTG, 40MM, ALL TYPES. 131,432 131,432
011 CTG, 50MM, ALL TYPES. 42,131 42,131
MORTAR AMMUNITION
012 60MM MORTAR, ALL 38,114 38,114
TYPES.
013 81MM MORTAR, ALL 41,786 41,786
TYPES.
014 120MM MORTAR, ALL 123,144 123,144
TYPES.
TANK AMMUNITION
015 CARTRIDGES, TANK, 440,152 440,152
105MM AND 120MM, ALL
TYPES.
ARTILLERY AMMUNITION
016 ARTILLERY CARTRIDGES, 80,780 80,780
75MM & 105MM, ALL
TYPES.
017 ARTILLERY PROJECTILE, 218,877 218,877
155MM, ALL TYPES.
019 PRECISION ARTILLERY 28,995 28,995
MUNITIONS.
020 ARTILLERY 168,737 168,737
PROPELLANTS, FUZES
AND PRIMERS, ALL.
MINES
021 MINES & CLEARING 42,748 42,748
CHARGES, ALL TYPES.
022 CLOSE TERRAIN SHAPING 7,860 7,860
OBSTACLE.
ROCKETS
024 SHOULDER LAUNCHED 46,089 46,089
MUNITIONS, ALL TYPES.
025 ROCKET, HYDRA 70, ALL 34,836 34,836
TYPES.
OTHER AMMUNITION
026 CAD/PAD, ALL TYPES... 12,543 12,543
027 DEMOLITION MUNITIONS, 21,409 21,409
ALL TYPES.
028 GRENADES, ALL TYPES.. 56,530 53,530
Program decrease. [-3,000]
029 SIGNALS, ALL TYPES... 36,846 36,846
030 SIMULATORS, ALL TYPES 10,821 10,821
MISCELLANEOUS
032 AMMO COMPONENTS, ALL 4,084 4,084
TYPES.
034 ITEMS LESS THAN $5 16,799 16,799
MILLION (AMMO).
035 AMMUNITION PECULIAR 16,219 16,219
EQUIPMENT.
036 FIRST DESTINATION 18,600 18,600
TRANSPORTATION
(AMMO).
037 CLOSEOUT LIABILITIES. 102 102
PRODUCTION BASE
SUPPORT
040 INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES 1,084,611 1,334,611
Modernization of [250,000]
organic
industrial base.
041 CONVENTIONAL 155,050 155,050
MUNITIONS
DEMILITARIZATION.
042 ARMS INITIATIVE...... 3,885 3,885
TOTAL 3,734,235 3,981,235
PROCUREMENT OF
AMMUNITION, ARMY.
OTHER PROCUREMENT,
ARMY
TACTICAL VEHICLES
002 FAMILY OF 132,793 132,793
SEMITRAILERS.
006 GROUND MOBILITY 308,620 308,620
VEHICLES (GMV).
009 JOINT LIGHT TACTICAL 45,840 45,840
VEHICLE FAMILY OF
VEHICL.
010 TRUCK, DUMP, 20T 17,000 32,000
(CCE).
Program increase. [15,000]
011 FAMILY OF MEDIUM 85,490 85,490
TACTICAL VEH (FMTV).
012 FAMILY OF COLD 38,001 38,001
WEATHER ALL-TERRAIN
VEHICLE (C.
013 FIRETRUCKS & 39,761 39,761
ASSOCIATED
FIREFIGHTING EQUIP.
014 FAMILY OF HEAVY 202,009 202,009
TACTICAL VEHICLES
(FHTV).
019 TACTICAL WHEELED 2,660 2,660
VEHICLE PROTECTION
KITS.
020 MODIFICATION OF IN 98,728 98,728
SVC EQUIP.
NON-TACTICAL VEHICLES
023 NONTACTICAL VEHICLES, 8,462 8,462
OTHER.
COMM--JOINT
COMMUNICATIONS
029 TACTICAL NETWORK 866,347 766,347
COMMUNICATION.
Program decrease. [-100,000]
031 JCSE EQUIPMENT 5,389 5,389
(USRDECOM).
COMM--SATELLITE
COMMUNICATIONS
032 SATELLITE 114,770 114,770
COMMUNICATIONS.
036 DEFENSE ENTERPRISE 65,591 65,591
WIDEBAND SATCOM
SYSTEMS.
039 ASSURED POSITIONING, 212,469 192,469
NAVIGATION AND
TIMING.
Program decrease. [-20,000]
COMM--COMBAT
COMMUNICATIONS
046 HANDHELD MANPACK 478,435 468,435
SMALL FORM FIT (HMS).
Program decrease. [-10,000]
048 ARMY LINK 16 SYSTEMS. 133,836 133,836
051 UNIFIED COMMAND SUITE 20,010 20,010
052 COTS COMMUNICATIONS 207,402 204,402
EQUIPMENT.
Airborne SATCOM [7,000]
systems.
Program decrease. [-10,000]
054 ARMY COMMUNICATIONS & 110,678 110,678
ELECTRONICS.
COMM--INTELLIGENCE
COMM
056 CI AUTOMATION 15,290 15,290
ARCHITECTURE-INTEL.
058 MULTI-DOMAIN 108,655 88,655
INTELLIGENCE.
Program decrease. [-20,000]
INFORMATION SECURITY
060 INFORMATION SYSTEM 826 826
SECURITY PROGRAM-
ISSP.
061 COMMUNICATIONS 125,970 125,970
SECURITY (COMSEC).
066 BIOMETRIC ENABLING 65 65
CAPABILITY (BEC).
COMM--BASE
COMMUNICATIONS
070 INFORMATION SYSTEMS.. 209,378 209,378
072 BASE EMERGENCY 50,177 50,177
COMMUNICATION.
074 INSTALLATION INFO 439,373 439,373
INFRASTRUCTURE MOD
PROGRAM.
ELECT EQUIP--TACT INT
REL ACT (TIARA)
078 TITAN................ 236,314 236,314
081 COLLECTION CAPABILITY 2,935 2,935
083 DCGS-A-INTEL......... 1,087 1,087
085 TROJAN............... 37,968 37,968
086 MOD OF IN-SVC EQUIP 20,598 20,598
(INTEL SPT).
ELECT EQUIP--
ELECTRONIC WARFARE
(EW)
091 AIR VIGILANCE (AV)... 9,731 9,731
093 FAMILY OF PERSISTENT 15,382 15,382
SURVEILLANCE CAP..
094 COUNTERINTELLIGENCE/ 8,283 8,283
SECURITY
COUNTERMEASURES.
ELECT EQUIP--TACTICAL
SURV. (TAC SURV)
096 SENTINEL MODS........ 462,010 452,010
Program decrease. [-10,000]
097 NIGHT VISION DEVICES. 211,056 211,056
098 SMALL TACTICAL 2,111 2,111
OPTICAL RIFLE
MOUNTED MLRF.
099 BASE EXPEDITIARY 1,801 1,801
TARGETING AND SURV
SYS.
100 INDIRECT FIRE 27,881 27,881
PROTECTION FAMILY OF
SYSTEMS.
101 FAMILY OF WEAPON 103,607 103,607
SIGHTS (FWS).
102 ENHANCED PORTABLE 10,456 10,456
INDUCTIVE ARTILLERY
FUZE SE.
104 FORWARD LOOKING 60,765 60,765
INFRARED (IFLIR).
106 JOINT BATTLE COMMAND-- 165,395 155,395
PLATFORM (JBC-P).
Program decrease. [-10,000]
107 JOINT EFFECTS 48,715 48,715
TARGETING SYSTEM
(JETS).
109 COMPUTER BALLISTICS: 6,325 6,325
LHMBC XM32.
110 MORTAR FIRE CONTROL 3,657 3,657
SYSTEM.
111 MORTAR FIRE CONTROL 3,262 3,262
SYSTEMS
MODIFICATIONS.
112 COUNTERFIRE RADARS... 40,526 40,526
ELECT EQUIP--TACTICAL
C2 SYSTEMS
113 ARMY COMMAND POST 723,187 708,187
INTEGRATED
INFRASTRUCTURE (.
Program decrease. [-15,000]
114 FIRE SUPPORT C2 3,389 3,389
FAMILY.
115 AIR & MSL DEFENSE 33,103 33,103
PLANNING & CONTROL
SYS.
116 IAMD BATTLE COMMAND 546,480 531,480
SYSTEM.
Program decrease. [-15,000]
117 AIAMD FAMILY OF 31,016 31,016
SYSTEMS (FOS)
COMPONENTS.
118 LIFE CYCLE SOFTWARE 5,175 5,175
SUPPORT (LCSS).
119 NETWORK MANAGEMENT 244,403 244,403
INITIALIZATION AND
SERVICE.
124 MOD OF IN-SVC 16,595 16,595
EQUIPMENT (ENFIRE).
ELECT EQUIP--
AUTOMATION
125 ARMY TRAINING 8,262 8,262
MODERNIZATION.
126 AUTOMATED DATA 93,804 93,804
PROCESSING EQUIP.
129 HIGH PERF COMPUTING 74,708 74,708
MOD PGM (HPCMP).
130 CONTRACT WRITING 468 468
SYSTEM.
CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
131A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.. 1,546 1,546
CHEMICAL DEFENSIVE
EQUIPMENT
138 BASE DEFENSE SYSTEMS 143 143
(BDS).
139 CBRN DEFENSE......... 69,739 69,739
BRIDGING EQUIPMENT
142 TACTICAL BRIDGE, 69,863 69,863
FLOAT-RIBBON.
ENGINEER (NON-
CONSTRUCTION)
EQUIPMENT
150 ROBOTICS AND APPLIQUE 509 509
SYSTEMS.
151 RENDER SAFE SETS KITS 14,184 14,184
OUTFITS.
COMBAT SERVICE
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
153 HEATERS AND ECU'S.... 14,288 14,288
156 GROUND SOLDIER SYSTEM 178,850 171,850
Program decrease. [-7,000]
157 MOBILE SOLDIER POWER. 15,729 15,729
159 FIELD FEEDING 4,500 4,500
EQUIPMENT.
160 CARGO AERIAL DEL & 61,224 61,224
PERSONNEL PARACHUTE
SYSTEM.
PETROLEUM EQUIPMENT
164 DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS, 96,020 96,020
PETROLEUM & WATER.
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
165 COMBAT SUPPORT 99,567 99,567
MEDICAL.
MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT
166 MOBILE MAINTENANCE 63,311 63,311
EQUIPMENT SYSTEMS.
CONSTRUCTION
EQUIPMENT
169 CONSTRUCTION 92,299 92,299
EQUIPMENT.
RAIL FLOAT
CONTAINERIZATION
EQUIPMENT
179 ARMY WATERCRAFT ESP.. 57,342 57,342
180 MANEUVER SUPPORT 33,949 33,949
VESSEL (MSV).
181 ITEMS LESS THAN $5.0M 18,217 18,217
(FLOAT/RAIL).
GENERATORS
182 GENERATORS AND 89,073 89,073
ASSOCIATED EQUIP.
MATERIAL HANDLING
EQUIPMENT
184 FAMILY OF FORKLIFTS.. 12,576 20,576
Type 1 Crane/ [8,000]
Mobility.
TRAINING EQUIPMENT
185 COMBAT TRAINING 49,025 49,025
CENTERS SUPPORT.
186 TRAINING DEVICES, 189,306 189,306
NONSYSTEM.
187 SYNTHETIC TRAINING 166,402 166,402
ENVIRONMENT (STE).
189 GAMING TECHNOLOGY IN 7,320 7,320
SUPPORT OF ARMY
TRAINING.
TEST MEASURE AND DIG
EQUIPMENT (TMD)
191 INTEGRATED FAMILY OF 38,784 38,784
TEST EQUIPMENT
(IFTE).
193 TEST EQUIPMENT 51,119 51,119
MODERNIZATION
(TEMOD).
OTHER SUPPORT
EQUIPMENT
195 PHYSICAL SECURITY 136,315 136,315
SYSTEMS (OPA3).
196 BASE LEVEL COMMON 19,452 19,452
EQUIPMENT.
197 MODIFICATION OF IN- 31,452 31,452
SVC EQUIPMENT (OPA-
3).
198 BUILDING, PRE-FAB, 10,490 10,490
RELOCATABLE.
200 SPECIAL EQUIPMENT FOR 93,777 93,777
TEST AND EVALUATION.
OPA2
205 INITIAL SPARES--C&E.. 7,254 7,254
AGILE PORTFOLIO
MANAGEMENT
207 COUNTER-SMALL 306,568 306,568
UNMANNED AERIAL
SYSTEM (C-SUAS).
208 ELECTRONIC WARFARE... 24,547 24,547
209 ELECTRONIC WARFARE 54,427 54,427
AGILE.
210 SOLDIER BORNE SENSOR. 21,919 21,919
TOTAL OTHER 9,605,566 9,418,566
PROCUREMENT,
ARMY.
AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT,
NAVY
COMBAT AIRCRAFT
002 F/A-18E/F (FIGHTER) 50,607 50,607
HORNET.
004 JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER 1,951,629 1,951,629
CV.
005 JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER 401,596 401,596
CV AP.
006 JSF STOVL............ 1,787,313 1,787,313
007 JSF STOVL AP......... 113,744 113,744
008 CH-53K (HEAVY LIFT).. 1,707,601 1,842,601
USMC CH-53K...... [135,000]
009 CH-53K (HEAVY LIFT) 335,352 335,352
AP.
010 V-22 (MEDIUM LIFT)... 47,196 47,196
012 H-1 UPGRADES (UH-1Y/ 8,305 8,305
AH-1Z).
014 P-8A POSEIDON........ 13,631 13,631
015 E-2D ADV HAWKEYE..... 1,503,556 1,203,556
Excess cost [-300,000]
growth.
OTHER AIRCRAFT
023 KC-130J.............. 18,017 18,017
027 MQ-4 TRITON.......... 133,139 133,139
031 MQ-25................ 407,046 407,046
032 MQ-25 AP............. 52,191 52,191
034 MARINE GROUP 5 UAS... 15,162 15,162
036 OTHER SUPPORT 19,812 19,812
AIRCRAFT.
MODIFICATION OF
AIRCRAFT
039 F-18 A-D UNIQUE...... 53,809 53,809
040 F-18E/F AND EA-18G 576,229 576,229
MODERNIZATION AND
SUSTAINM.
041 MARINE GROUP 5 UAS 143,695 143,695
SERIES.
042 AEA SYSTEMS.......... 25,848 25,848
044 INFRARED SEARCH AND 175,351 175,351
TRACK (IRST).
045 ADVERSARY............ 21,535 21,535
046 F-18 SERIES.......... 756,967 756,967
047 H-53 SERIES.......... 69,227 69,227
048 MH-60 SERIES......... 115,545 115,545
049 H-1 SERIES........... 149,405 149,405
051 E-2 SERIES........... 143,772 143,772
052 TRAINER A/C SERIES... 12,151 12,151
054 C-130 SERIES......... 144,017 144,017
055 FEWSG................ 5 5
056 CARGO/TRANSPORT A/C 7,526 7,526
SERIES.
057 E-6 SERIES........... 163,737 163,737
058 EXECUTIVE HELICOPTERS 66,645 66,645
SERIES.
060 T-45 SERIES.......... 173,433 173,433
061 POWER PLANT CHANGES.. 18,707 18,707
062 JPATS SERIES......... 21,330 21,330
064 COMMON ECM EQUIPMENT. 91,553 91,553
065 COMMON AVIONICS 161,376 145,276
CHANGES.
Program decrease. [-16,100]
066 COMMON DEFENSIVE 8,926 8,926
WEAPON SYSTEM.
067 ID SYSTEMS........... 3,011 3,011
068 P-8 SERIES........... 320,130 320,130
069 MAGTF EW FOR AVIATION 22,356 22,356
071 V-22 (TILT/ROTOR 319,145 319,145
ACFT) OSPREY.
072 NEXT GENERATION 439,493 429,493
JAMMER (NGJ).
Program decrease. [-10,000]
073 F-35 STOVL SERIES.... 364,774 364,774
074 F-35 CV SERIES....... 180,533 180,533
075 QRC.................. 24,893 24,893
076 MQ-4 SERIES.......... 180,463 180,463
AIRCRAFT SPARES AND
REPAIR PARTS
084 SPARES AND REPAIR 2,562,627 2,812,627
PARTS.
F-35B increase... [125,000]
F-35C increase... [125,000]
AIRCRAFT SUPPORT
EQUIP & FACILITIES
085 COMMON GROUND 584,561 526,161
EQUIPMENT.
Program decrease. [-58,400]
086 AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIAL 112,513 101,313
FACILITIES.
Program decrease. [-11,200]
087 WAR CONSUMABLES...... 45,153 45,153
088 OTHER PRODUCTION 70,770 70,770
CHARGES.
089 SPECIAL SUPPORT 130,993 117,993
EQUIPMENT.
Program decrease. [-13,000]
TOTAL AIRCRAFT 17,028,101 17,004,401
PROCUREMENT,
NAVY.
WEAPONS PROCUREMENT,
NAVY
MODIFICATION OF
MISSILES
002 TRIDENT II MODS...... 2,582,029 2,582,029
STRATEGIC MISSILES
006 TOMAHAWK............. 12,593 12,593
TACTICAL MISSILES
007 AMRAAM............... 69,913 148,913
AMRAAM: maximize [79,000]
procurement.
008 SIDEWINDER........... 84,713 84,713
009 JOINT ADVANCE 301,858 301,858
TACTICAL MISSILE
(JATM).
010 STANDARD MISSILE..... 187,420 187,420
012 SMALL DIAMETER BOMB 86,255 86,255
II.
013 RAM.................. 122,372 122,372
015 JOINT AIR GROUND 74,152 74,152
MISSILE (JAGM).
017 AERIAL TARGETS....... 182,704 164,504
Program decrease. [-18,200]
019 OTHER MISSILE SUPPORT 3,490 3,490
020 LRASM................ 243,217 401,217
LRASM supplier [68,000]
base Navy
production to 160
per year.
LRASM: [90,000]
procurement +20
AURs to 120.
021 NAVAL STRIKE MISSILE 32,238 32,238
(NSM).
022 NAVAL STRIKE MISSILE 3,059 3,059
(NSM) AP.
MODIFICATION OF
MISSILES
025 TOMAHAWK MODS........ 6,283 6,283
026 ESSM................. 503,381 503,381
028 AARGM-ER............. 261,041 261,041
029 AARGM-ER AP.......... 24,284 24,284
031 STANDARD MISSILES 32,127 32,127
MODS.
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT &
FACILITIES
032 WEAPONS INDUSTRIAL 127,222 127,222
FACILITIES.
ORDNANCE SUPPORT
EQUIPMENT
036 ORDNANCE SUPPORT 37,059 37,059
EQUIPMENT.
TORPEDOES AND RELATED
EQUIP
039 SSTD................. 4,789 4,789
040 MK-48 TORPEDO........ 7,081 7,081
042 ASW TARGETS.......... 38,386 38,386
MOD OF TORPEDOES AND
RELATED EQUIP
043 MK-54 TORPEDO MODS... 1,692 1,692
044 MK-48 TORPEDO ADCAP 31,479 31,479
MODS.
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
046 TORPEDO SUPPORT 161,218 161,218
EQUIPMENT.
047 ASW RANGE SUPPORT.... 4,328 4,328
DESTINATION
TRANSPORTATION
048 FIRST DESTINATION 5,346 5,346
TRANSPORTATION.
GUNS AND GUN MOUNTS
051 SMALL ARMS AND 9,987 9,987
WEAPONS.
MODIFICATION OF GUNS
AND GUN MOUNTS
052 CIWS MODS............ 8,122 8,122
053 COAST GUARD WEAPONS.. 44,455 44,455
054 GUN MOUNT MODS....... 83,969 83,969
055 LCS MODULE WEAPONS... 2,200 2,200
056 AIRBORNE MINE 14,413 14,413
NEUTRALIZATION
SYSTEMS.
SPARES AND REPAIR
PARTS
061 SPARES AND REPAIR 202,425 202,425
PARTS.
TOTAL WEAPONS 5,597,300 5,816,100
PROCUREMENT,
NAVY.
PROCUREMENT OF
AMMUNITION, NAVY AND
MARINE CORPS
NAVY AMMUNITION
001 GENERAL PURPOSE BOMBS 30,915 27,815
Program decrease. [-3,100]
002 JDAM................. 61,119 61,119
003 AIRBORNE ROCKETS, ALL 87,797 87,797
TYPES.
004 MACHINE GUN 17,645 17,645
AMMUNITION.
005 PRACTICE BOMBS....... 45,049 40,549
Program decrease. [-4,500]
006 CARTRIDGES & CART 74,535 74,535
ACTUATED DEVICES.
007 AIR EXPENDABLE 98,437 98,437
COUNTERMEASURES.
008 JATOS................ 6,373 6,373
009 5 INCH/54 GUN 24,864 24,864
AMMUNITION.
010 INTERMEDIATE CALIBER 40,175 40,175
GUN AMMUNITION.
011 OTHER SHIP GUN 43,763 43,763
AMMUNITION.
012 SMALL ARMS & LANDING 49,493 49,493
PARTY AMMO.
013 PYROTECHNIC AND 9,644 9,644
DEMOLITION.
015 AMMUNITION LESS THAN 1,723 1,723
$5 MILLION.
MARINE CORPS
AMMUNITION
018 MORTARS.............. 141,135 141,135
019 DIRECT SUPPORT 26,729 26,729
MUNITIONS.
020 INFANTRY WEAPONS 180,867 180,867
AMMUNITION.
021 COMBAT SUPPORT 12,936 12,936
MUNITIONS.
022 AMMO MODERNIZATION... 18,467 18,467
023 ARTILLERY MUNITIONS.. 147,473 147,473
024 ITEMS LESS THAN $5 15,891 15,891
MILLION.
TOTAL 1,135,030 1,127,430
PROCUREMENT OF
AMMUNITION, NAVY
AND MARINE CORPS.
SHIPBUILDING AND
CONVERSION, NAVY
FLEET BALLISTIC
MISSILE SHIPS
001 COLUMBIA CLASS 3,928,828 3,928,828
SUBMARINE.
002 COLUMBIA CLASS 5,065,766 5,765,766
SUBMARINE AP.
Program increase. [700,000]
OTHER WARSHIPS
005 CARRIER REPLACEMENT 1,046,700 1,046,700
PROGRAM.
006 CARRIER REPLACEMENT 612,038 612,038
PROGRAM AP.
007 CVN-81............... 1,622,935 1,622,935
008 VIRGINIA CLASS 816,705 2,735,000
SUBMARINE.
Virginia class [1,918,295]
submarine.
009 VIRGINIA CLASS 3,126,816 3,742,724
SUBMARINE AP.
Program increase. [615,908]
010 CVN REFUELING 1,779,011 1,779,011
OVERHAULS.
012 DDG 1000............. 52,358 52,358
013 DDG-51............... 10,773 10,773
014 DDG-51 AP............ 900,000
DDG-51 Advance [450,000]
Procurement.
Large Surface [450,000]
Combatant
Shipyard
Infrastructure
and Industrial
Base.
AUXILIARIES, CRAFT
AND PRIOR YR PROGRAM
COST
031 TAO FLEET OILER...... 8,346 8,346
034 TAGOS SURTASS SHIPS.. 612,205 612,205
041 OUTFITTING........... 863,846 886,846
Outfitting....... [23,000]
042 SHIP TO SHORE 320,000
CONNECTOR.
Program increase-- [320,000]
two additional
SSCs.
043 SERVICE CRAFT........ 34,602 174,602
YRBM procurement. [140,000]
044 AUXILIARY PERSONNEL 78,000
LIGHTER.
Auxiliary [78,000]
Personnel Lighter.
048 AUXILIARY VESSELS 45,000 21,000
(USED SEALIFT).
Program decrease. [-24,000]
049 COMPLETION OF PY 1,214,295 1,676,587
SHIPBUILDING
PROGRAMS.
Completion of [462,292]
prior year
shipbuilding--mis
aligned budget
request.
TOTAL 20,840,224 25,973,719
SHIPBUILDING AND
CONVERSION, NAVY.
OTHER PROCUREMENT,
NAVY
SHIP PROPULSION
EQUIPMENT
001 SURFACE POWER 9,978 9,978
EQUIPMENT.
GENERATORS
002 SURFACE COMBATANT 62,004 62,004
HM&E.
NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT
003 OTHER NAVIGATION 96,945 96,945
EQUIPMENT.
OTHER SHIPBOARD
EQUIPMENT
004 SUB PERISCOPE, 135,863 135,863
IMAGING AND SUPT
EQUIP PROG.
005 DDG MOD.............. 686,787 686,787
006 FIREFIGHTING 36,488 36,488
EQUIPMENT.
007 COMMAND AND CONTROL 2,417 2,417
SWITCHBOARD.
008 LHA/LHD MIDLIFE...... 86,884 56,884
Program decrease. [-30,000]
009 LCC 19/20 EXTENDED 19,276 19,276
SERVICE LIFE PROGRAM.
010 POLLUTION CONTROL 22,477 22,477
EQUIPMENT.
011 SUBMARINE SUPPORT 383,062 383,062
EQUIPMENT.
012 VIRGINIA CLASS 52,039 52,039
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT.
013 LCS CLASS SUPPORT 2,551 2,551
EQUIPMENT.
014 SUBMARINE BATTERIES.. 28,169 28,169
015 LPD CLASS SUPPORT 101,042 76,042
EQUIPMENT.
Program decrease. [-25,000]
016 DDG 1000 CLASS 115,267 115,267
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT.
017 STRATEGIC PLATFORM 38,039 38,039
SUPPORT EQUIP.
019 DSSP EQUIPMENT....... 5,849 5,849
022 UNDERWATER EOD 22,355 22,355
EQUIPMENT.
023 ITEMS LESS THAN $5 11,691 0
MILLION.
Program decrease. [-11,691]
024 CHEMICAL WARFARE 2,607 2,607
DETECTORS.
REACTOR PLANT
EQUIPMENT
026 SHIP MAINTENANCE, 2,392,620 2,392,620
REPAIR AND
MODERNIZATION.
028 REACTOR COMPONENTS... 399,603 474,603
Restore Full [75,000]
Funding for
Reactor Plant
Components.
OCEAN ENGINEERING
029 DIVING AND SALVAGE 7,842 7,842
EQUIPMENT.
SMALL BOATS
031 STANDARD BOATS....... 51,546 77,266
40-foot Patrol [50,720]
Boat.
Small Boats [-25,000]
reconciliation
adjustment.
PRODUCTION FACILITIES
EQUIPMENT
032 OPERATING FORCES IPE. 208,998 208,998
OTHER SHIP SUPPORT
033 LCS COMMON MISSION 38,880 38,880
MODULES EQUIPMENT.
034 LCS MCM MISSION 91,372 91,372
MODULES.
036 LCS SUW MISSION 3,790 3,790
MODULES.
037 LCS IN-SERVICE 203,442 105,442
MODERNIZATION.
Program decrease. [-98,000]
038 SMALL & MEDIUM UUV... 54,854 61,854
Torpedo Tube [7,000]
Launch and
Recovery Capable
Autonomous
Undersea Vehicles.
LOGISTIC SUPPORT
040 LSD MIDLIFE & 4,079 4,079
MODERNIZATION.
SHIP SONARS
043 AN/SQQ-89 SURF ASW 144,425 144,425
COMBAT SYSTEM.
044 SSN ACOUSTIC 498,597 498,597
EQUIPMENT.
ASW ELECTRONIC
EQUIPMENT
046 SUBMARINE ACOUSTIC 56,482 56,482
WARFARE SYSTEM.
047 SSTD................. 14,915 14,915
048 FIXED SURVEILLANCE 352,312 352,312
SYSTEM.
049 SURTASS.............. 31,169 31,169
ELECTRONIC WARFARE
EQUIPMENT
050 AN/SLQ-32............ 461,380 261,380
Program decrease. [-200,000]
RECONNAISSANCE
EQUIPMENT
051 SHIPBOARD IW EXPLOIT. 379,908 359,908
Program decrease. [-20,000]
052 MARITIME BATTLESPACE 13,008 13,008
AWARENESS.
OTHER SHIP ELECTRONIC
EQUIPMENT
053 COOPERATIVE 26,648 26,648
ENGAGEMENT
CAPABILITY.
054 NAVAL TACTICAL 7,972 7,972
COMMAND SUPPORT
SYSTEM (NTCSS).
055 ATDLS................ 58,739 58,739
056 NAVY COMMAND AND 3,489 3,489
CONTROL SYSTEM
(NCCS).
057 MINESWEEPING SYSTEM 16,426 16,426
REPLACEMENT.
059 NAVSTAR GPS RECEIVERS 45,701 45,701
(SPACE).
060 AMERICAN FORCES RADIO 304 304
AND TV SERVICE.
AVIATION ELECTRONIC
EQUIPMENT
062 ASHORE ATC EQUIPMENT. 97,262 87,262
Program decrease. [-10,000]
063 AFLOAT ATC EQUIPMENT. 72,104 72,104
064 ID SYSTEMS........... 52,171 52,171
065 JOINT PRECISION 5,105 5,105
APPROACH AND LANDING
SYSTEM (.
066 NAVAL MISSION 60,058 40,058
PLANNING SYSTEMS.
Program decrease. [-20,000]
OTHER SHORE
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
068 TACTICAL/MOBILE C4I 64,901 64,901
SYSTEMS.
069 INTELLIGENCE 12,112 12,112
SURVEILLANCE AND
RECONNAISSANCE (ISR).
070 CANES................ 534,324 534,324
071 RADIAC............... 31,289 31,289
072 CANES-INTELL......... 46,281 46,281
073 GPETE................ 33,395 33,395
074 MASF................. 13,205 13,205
075 INTEG COMBAT SYSTEM 11,493 11,493
TEST FACILITY.
076 EMI CONTROL 3,687 3,687
INSTRUMENTATION.
078 IN-SERVICE RADARS AND 249,656 229,656
SENSORS.
Program decrease. [-20,000]
SHIPBOARD
COMMUNICATIONS
079 BATTLE FORCE TACTICAL 106,583 106,583
NETWORK.
080 SHIPBOARD TACTICAL 20,900 20,900
COMMUNICATIONS.
081 SHIP COMMUNICATIONS 162,075 102,075
AUTOMATION.
Program decrease. [-60,000]
082 COMMUNICATIONS ITEMS 11,138 11,138
UNDER $5M.
SUBMARINE
COMMUNICATIONS
083 SUBMARINE BROADCAST 113,115 113,115
SUPPORT.
084 SUBMARINE 84,584 64,584
COMMUNICATION
EQUIPMENT.
Program decrease. [-20,000]
SATELLITE
COMMUNICATIONS
085 SATELLITE 62,943 62,943
COMMUNICATIONS
SYSTEMS.
086 NAVY MULTIBAND 63,433 63,433
TERMINAL (NMT).
087 MOBILE ADVANCED EHF 220,453 220,453
TERMINAL (MAT).
SHORE COMMUNICATIONS
088 JOINT COMMUNICATIONS 3,389 3,389
SUPPORT ELEMENT
(JCSE).
CRYPTOGRAPHIC
EQUIPMENT
089 INFO SYSTEMS SECURITY 191,239 191,239
PROGRAM (ISSP).
090 MIO INTEL 1,122 1,122
EXPLOITATION TEAM.
CRYPTOLOGIC EQUIPMENT
091 CRYPTOLOGIC 7,841 7,841
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIP.
OTHER ELECTRONIC
SUPPORT
109 COAST GUARD EQUIPMENT 61,512 61,512
SONOBUOYS
112 SONOBUOYS--ALL TYPES. 249,908 249,908
AIRCRAFT SUPPORT
EQUIPMENT
113 MINOTAUR............. 5,191 5,191
114 WEAPONS RANGE SUPPORT 123,435 123,435
EQUIPMENT.
115 AIRCRAFT SUPPORT 91,284 91,284
EQUIPMENT.
116 ADVANCED ARRESTING 4,484 4,484
GEAR (AAG).
117 ELECTROMAGNETIC 16,294 16,294
AIRCRAFT LAUNCH
SYSTEM (EMALS.
118 METEOROLOGICAL 13,806 13,806
EQUIPMENT.
119 AIRBORNE MCM......... 9,643 9,643
121 AVIATION SUPPORT 111,334 111,334
EQUIPMENT.
122 UMCS-UNMAN CARRIER 189,553 189,553
AVIATION(UCA)MISSION
CNTRL.
SHIP GUN SYSTEM
EQUIPMENT
125 SHIP GUN SYSTEMS 7,358 7,358
EQUIPMENT.
SHIP MISSILE SYSTEMS
EQUIPMENT
126 HARPOON SUPPORT 209 209
EQUIPMENT.
127 SHIP MISSILE SUPPORT 455,822 380,822
EQUIPMENT.
Program decrease. [-75,000]
128 TOMAHAWK SUPPORT 107,709 107,709
EQUIPMENT.
FBM SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
129 CPS SUPPORT EQUIPMENT 67,264 67,264
130 STRATEGIC MISSILE 491,179 491,179
SYSTEMS EQUIP.
ASW SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
131 SSN COMBAT CONTROL 102,954 102,954
SYSTEMS.
132 ASW SUPPORT EQUIPMENT 25,721 25,721
OTHER ORDNANCE
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
133 EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE 24,822 24,822
DISPOSAL EQUIP.
134 DIRECTED ENERGY 2,976 2,976
SYSTEMS.
135 ITEMS LESS THAN $5 3,635 3,635
MILLION.
OTHER EXPENDABLE
ORDNANCE
136 ANTI-SHIP MISSILE 19,129 19,129
DECOY SYSTEM.
137 SUBMARINE TRAINING 77,889 77,889
DEVICE MODS.
138 SURFACE TRAINING 186,085 186,085
EQUIPMENT.
CIVIL ENGINEERING
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
141 PASSENGER CARRYING 3,825 3,825
VEHICLES.
142 GENERAL PURPOSE 5,489 5,489
TRUCKS.
143 CONSTRUCTION & 102,592 92,592
MAINTENANCE EQUIP.
Program decrease. [-10,000]
144 FIRE FIGHTING 27,675 27,675
EQUIPMENT.
145 TACTICAL VEHICLES.... 37,262 37,262
146 AMPHIBIOUS EQUIPMENT. 38,073 13,073
Program decrease. [-25,000]
147 POLLUTION CONTROL 4,009 4,009
EQUIPMENT.
148 ITEMS LESS THAN $5 127,086 127,086
MILLION.
149 PHYSICAL SECURITY 1,297 1,297
VEHICLES.
SUPPLY SUPPORT
EQUIPMENT
151 SUPPLY EQUIPMENT..... 38,838 38,838
152 FIRST DESTINATION 6,203 6,203
TRANSPORTATION.
153 SPECIAL PURPOSE 643,618 643,618
SUPPLY SYSTEMS.
TRAINING DEVICES
155 TRAINING SUPPORT 3,480 3,480
EQUIPMENT.
156 TRAINING AND 75,048 75,048
EDUCATION EQUIPMENT.
COMMAND SUPPORT
EQUIPMENT
157 COMMAND SUPPORT 34,249 34,249
EQUIPMENT.
158 MEDICAL SUPPORT 12,256 12,256
EQUIPMENT.
160 NAVAL MIP SUPPORT 8,810 8,810
EQUIPMENT.
161 OPERATING FORCES 16,567 16,567
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT.
162 C4ISR EQUIPMENT...... 36,945 36,945
163 ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT 42,860 42,860
EQUIPMENT.
164 PHYSICAL SECURITY 166,577 166,577
EQUIPMENT.
165 ENTERPRISE 42,363 42,363
INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY.
OTHER
170 NEXT GENERATION 185,755 185,755
ENTERPRISE SERVICE.
171 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES 5,446 5,446
CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
171A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.. 41,991 41,991
SPARES AND REPAIR
PARTS
176 SPARES AND REPAIR 585,865 428,324
PARTS.
Excess growth.... [-157,541]
TOTAL OTHER 14,569,524 13,895,012
PROCUREMENT,
NAVY.
PROCUREMENT, MARINE
CORPS
TRACKED COMBAT
VEHICLES
001 AAV7A1 PIP........... 21 21
002 AMPHIBIOUS COMBAT 790,789 790,789
VEHICLE FAMILY OF
VEHICLES.
003 LAV PIP.............. 764 764
ARTILLERY AND OTHER
WEAPONS
004 155MM LIGHTWEIGHT 3 3
TOWED HOWITZER.
005 ARTILLERY WEAPONS 221,897 221,897
SYSTEM.
006 WEAPONS AND COMBAT 13,401 13,401
VEHICLES UNDER $5
MILLION.
GUIDED MISSILES
011 NAVAL STRIKE MISSILE 143,711 143,711
(NSM).
012 NAVAL STRIKE MISSILE 20,930 20,930
(NSM) AP.
013 GROUND BASED AIR 620,220 620,220
DEFENSE.
014 ANTI-ARMOR MISSILE- 32,576 32,576
JAVELIN.
015 FAMILY ANTI-ARMOR 107 107
WEAPON SYSTEMS
(FOAAWS).
016 ANTI-ARMOR MISSILE- 2,173 2,173
TOW.
017 GUIDED MLRS ROCKET 61,490 61,490
(GMLRS).
COMMAND AND CONTROL
SYSTEMS
021 COMMON AVIATION 68,589 68,589
COMMAND AND CONTROL
SYSTEM (C.
REPAIR AND TEST
EQUIPMENT
022 REPAIR AND TEST 61,264 61,264
EQUIPMENT.
OTHER SUPPORT (TEL)
023 MODIFICATION KITS.... 1,108 1,108
COMMAND AND CONTROL
SYSTEM (NON-TEL)
024 ITEMS UNDER $5 202,679 192,679
MILLION (COMM &
ELEC).
Program decrease. [-10,000]
025 AIR OPERATIONS C2 15,784 15,784
SYSTEMS.
RADAR + EQUIPMENT
(NON-TEL)
027 GROUND/AIR TASK 79,542 79,542
ORIENTED RADAR (G/
ATOR).
INTELL/COMM EQUIPMENT
(NON-TEL)
029 ELECTRO MAGNETIC 35,396 35,396
SPECTRUM OPERATIONS
(EMSO).
030 GCSS-MC.............. 3,303 3,303
031 FIRE SUPPORT SYSTEM.. 116,304 100,304
Program decrease. [-16,000]
032 INTELLIGENCE SUPPORT 67,690 67,690
EQUIPMENT.
034 UNMANNED AIR SYSTEMS 14,991 31,991
(INTEL).
Program increase. [17,000]
035 DCGS-MC.............. 42,946 42,946
036 UAS PAYLOADS......... 12,232 12,232
OTHER SUPPORT (NON-
TEL)
040 MARINE CORPS 205,710 205,710
ENTERPRISE NETWORK
(MCEN).
041 COMMON COMPUTER 21,064 21,064
RESOURCES.
042 COMMAND POST SYSTEMS. 50,549 50,549
043 RADIO SYSTEMS........ 209,444 201,444
Program decrease. [-8,000]
044 COMM SWITCHING & 100,712 95,712
CONTROL SYSTEMS.
Program decrease. [-5,000]
045 COMM & ELEC 16,163 16,163
INFRASTRUCTURE
SUPPORT.
046 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES 14,541 14,541
CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
048A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.. 2,145 2,145
ADMINISTRATIVE
VEHICLES
051 COMMERCIAL CARGO 24,699 24,699
VEHICLES.
TACTICAL VEHICLES
052 MOTOR TRANSPORT 16,472 16,472
MODIFICATIONS.
053 JOINT LIGHT TACTICAL 81,893 168,526
VEHICLE.
USMC JLTV [86,633]
procurement.
ENGINEER AND OTHER
EQUIPMENT
058 TACTICAL FUEL SYSTEMS 33,611 33,611
059 POWER EQUIPMENT 24,558 24,558
ASSORTED.
060 AMPHIBIOUS SUPPORT 9,049 9,049
EQUIPMENT.
061 EOD SYSTEMS.......... 21,069 21,069
MATERIALS HANDLING
EQUIPMENT
062 PHYSICAL SECURITY 52,394 52,394
EQUIPMENT.
GENERAL PROPERTY
063 FIELD MEDICAL 58,768 58,768
EQUIPMENT.
064 TRAINING DEVICES..... 63,133 63,133
065 FAMILY OF 33,644 33,644
CONSTRUCTION
EQUIPMENT.
066 ULTRA-LIGHT TACTICAL 7,836 7,836
VEHICLE (ULTV).
OTHER SUPPORT
067 ITEMS LESS THAN $5 35,920 35,920
MILLION.
SPARES AND REPAIR
PARTS
070 SPARES AND REPAIR 40,828 40,828
PARTS.
TOTAL 3,754,112 3,818,745
PROCUREMENT,
MARINE CORPS.
AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT,
AIR FORCE
STRATEGIC OFFENSIVE
001 B-21 RAIDER.......... 2,590,116 2,590,116
002 B-21 RAIDER AP....... 862,000 862,000
TACTICAL FORCES
003 F-35................. 3,555,503 3,555,503
004 F-35 AP.............. 531,241 531,241
009 JOINT SIMULATION 17,985 17,985
ENVIRONMENT.
TACTICAL AIRLIFT
012 KC-46A MDAP.......... 2,799,633 2,499,633
Program delay.... [-300,000]
OTHER AIRLIFT
013 C-130J............... 200,000
LC-130........... [200,000]
UPT TRAINERS
017 ADVANCED PILOT 362,083 362,083
TRAINING T-7A.
HELICOPTERS
019 MH-139A.............. 4,478 4,478
020 COMBAT RESCUE 107,500 107,500
HELICOPTER.
MISSION SUPPORT
AIRCRAFT
023 C-40 FLEET EXPANSION. 250,000
One additional [250,000]
aircraft.
024 CIVIL AIR PATROL A/C. 3,131 17,800
Aircraft [14,669]
procurement
increase.
OTHER AIRCRAFT
026 TARGET DRONES........ 34,224 34,224
034 RQ-20B PUMA.......... 11,437 11,437
STRATEGIC AIRCRAFT
036 B-2A................. 76,906 76,906
037 B-1B................. 73,893 73,893
038 B-52................. 223,827 223,827
039 LARGE AIRCRAFT 35,165 35,165
INFRARED
COUNTERMEASURES.
TACTICAL AIRCRAFT
041 COLLABORATIVE COMBAT 15,048 15,048
AIRCRAFT MODS.
042 E-11 BACN/HAG........ 28,797 28,797
043 F-15................. 120,044 120,044
045 F-16 MODIFICATIONS... 448,116 448,116
046 F-22A................ 977,526 977,526
047 F-35 MODIFICATIONS... 380,337 380,337
048 F-15 EPAW............ 252,607 252,607
050 KC-46A MDAP.......... 19,344 19,344
AIRLIFT AIRCRAFT
051 C-5.................. 34,939 34,939
052 C-17A................ 9,853 9,853
056 OSA-EA MODIFICATIONS. 87,515 87,515
TRAINER AIRCRAFT
057 GLIDER MODS.......... 159 159
058 T-6.................. 247,814 247,814
059 T-1.................. 137 137
060 T-38................. 85,381 85,381
OTHER AIRCRAFT
068 C-130................ 144,041 144,041
070 C-135................ 124,368 124,368
071 COMPASS CALL......... 60,000
Program increase. [60,000]
073 CVR (CONNON ULF 79,859 79,859
RECEIVER) INC 2.
074 RC-135............... 231,001 231,001
075 E-3.................. 17,291 17,291
076 E-4.................. 45,232 45,232
080 H-1.................. 17,899 17,899
081 MH-139A MOD.......... 4,992 4,992
082 H-60................. 1,749 1,749
083 HH60W MODIFICATIONS.. 9,150 9,150
085 HC/MC-130 365,086 365,086
MODIFICATIONS.
086 OTHER AIRCRAFT....... 263,902 237,502
Program decrease. [-26,400]
088 MQ-9 MODS............ 100,923 100,923
090 SENIOR LEADER C3 24,414 24,414
SYSTEM--AIRCRAFT.
091 CV-22 MODS........... 78,713 78,713
AIRCRAFT SPARES AND
REPAIR PARTS
094 INITIAL SPARES/REPAIR 973,535 1,223,535
PARTS.
F-35A increase... [250,000]
COMMON SUPPORT
EQUIPMENT
099 AIRCRAFT REPLACEMENT 156,776 156,776
SUPPORT EQUIP.
POST PRODUCTION
SUPPORT
103 B-2B................. 18,969 18,969
104 B-52................. 111 111
106 C-17A................ 2,672 2,672
111 F-15................. 5,112 5,112
114 F-16 POST PRODUCTION 18,402 18,402
SUPPORT.
116 HC/MC-130 POST PROD.. 17,986 17,986
117 JOINT SIMULATION 28,524 28,524
ENVIRONMENT POST
PRODUCTION SUPPORT.
INDUSTRIAL
PREPAREDNESS
122 INDUSTRIAL 19,998 19,998
RESPONSIVENESS.
WAR CONSUMABLES
123 WAR CONSUMABLES...... 26,323 26,323
OTHER PRODUCTION
CHARGES
124 OTHER PRODUCTION 940,190 846,190
CHARGES.
Program decrease. [-94,000]
CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
134A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.. 16,006 16,006
TOTAL AIRCRAFT 17,729,963 18,084,232
PROCUREMENT, AIR
FORCE.
MISSILE PROCUREMENT,
AIR FORCE
MISSILE REPLACEMENT
EQUIPMENT--BALLISTIC
001 MISSILE REPLACEMENT 35,116 35,116
EQ-BALLISTIC.
002 MISSILE REPLACEMENT 2,166 2,166
EQ-BALLISTIC AP.
STRATEGIC
005 LONG RANGE STAND-OFF 192,409 192,409
WEAPON.
006 LONG RANGE STAND-OFF 250,300 250,300
WEAPON AP.
TACTICAL
007 REPLAC EQUIP & WAR 12,436 12,436
CONSUMABLES.
008 ADVANCED PRECISION 13,428 13,428
KILL WEAPON SYSTEM
(APKWS) MISSILE.
009 AGM-183A AIR-LAUNCHED 387,055 615,055
RAPID RESPONSE
WEAPON.
JSM procurement [228,000]
total 112x--
misaligned budget
request.
011 JOINT AIR-SURFACE 328,081 489,081
STANDOFF MISSILE.
Joint Air to [161,000]
Surface Stand-Off
Missile (JASSM)
(USAF).
013 JOINT ADVANCED 368,593 368,593
TACTICAL MISSILE.
015 LRASM0............... 294,401 294,401
017 SIDEWINDER (AIM-9X).. 100,352 100,352
018 AMRAAM............... 365,125 365,125
021 SMALL DIAMETER BOMB.. 41,510 41,510
022 SMALL DIAMETER BOMB 307,743 307,743
II.
023 STAND-IN ATTACK 185,324 185,324
WEAPON (SIAW).
INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES
024 INDUSTRIAL 917 917
PREPAREDNESS/POL
PREVENTION.
CLASS IV
025 ICBM FUZE MOD........ 119,376 119,376
027 MM III MODIFICATIONS. 14,604 14,604
029 AIR LAUNCH CRUISE 41,393 41,393
MISSILE (ALCM).
MISSILE SPARES AND
REPAIR PARTS
030 MSL SPRS/REPAIR PARTS 5,824 5,824
(INITIAL).
031 MSL SPRS/REPAIR PARTS 108,249 108,249
(REPLEN).
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
033 SPECIAL UPDATE 221,199 199,099
PROGRAMS.
Program decrease. [-22,100]
CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
033A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.. 828,275 828,275
TOTAL MISSILE 4,223,876 4,590,776
PROCUREMENT, AIR
FORCE.
PROCUREMENT OF
AMMUNITION, AIR
FORCE
CARTRIDGES
003 CARTRIDGES........... 126,077 126,077
BOMBS
005 GENERAL PURPOSE BOMBS 189,097 170,197
Program decrease. [-18,900]
006 MASSIVE ORDNANCE 6,813 6,813
PENETRATOR (MOP).
007 JOINT DIRECT ATTACK 126,389 126,389
MUNITION.
009 B61-12 TRAINER....... 7,668 7,668
OTHER ITEMS
010 CAD/PAD.............. 58,454 58,454
011 EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE 7,297 7,297
DISPOSAL (EOD).
012 SPARES AND REPAIR 636 636
PARTS.
014 FIRST DESTINATION 2,955 2,955
TRANSPORTATION.
015 ITEMS LESS THAN 5,571 5,571
$5,000,000.
FLARES
017 EXPENDABLE 101,540 101,540
COUNTERMEASURES.
FUZES
018 FUZES................ 125,721 125,721
SMALL ARMS
019 SMALL ARMS........... 26,260 26,260
TOTAL 784,478 765,578
PROCUREMENT OF
AMMUNITION, AIR
FORCE.
PROCUREMENT, SPACE
FORCE
SPACE PROCUREMENT, SF
002 AF SATELLITE COMM 68,238 68,238
SYSTEM.
004 COUNTERSPACE SYSTEMS. 2,027 2,027
006 EVOLVED STRATEGIC 64,996 64,996
SATCOM (ESS) AP.
007 FAMILY OF BEYOND LINE- 15,404 15,404
OF-SIGHT TERMINALS.
010 GENERAL INFORMATION 1,835 1,835
TECH--SPACE.
011 GPSIII FOLLOW ON..... 109,944 109,944
012 GPS III SPACE SEGMENT 29,274 29,274
013 GLOBAL POSTIONING 870 870
(SPACE).
017 SPACEBORNE EQUIP 84,044 84,044
(COMSEC).
018 MILSATCOM............ 36,447 36,447
020 SPECIAL SPACE 482,653 482,653
ACTIVITIES.
021 MOBILE USER OBJECTIVE 48,977 48,977
SYSTEM.
022 NATIONAL SECURITY 1,466,963 1,466,963
SPACE LAUNCH.
024 PTES HUB............. 29,949 29,949
026 SPACE DEVELOPMENT 648,446 648,446
AGENCY LAUNCH.
027 SPACE DIGITAL 4,984 4,984
INTEGRATED NETWORK
(SDIN).
029 SPACE MODS........... 115,498 115,498
030 SPACELIFT RANGE 64,321 64,321
SYSTEM SPACE.
031 WIDEBAND SATCOM 92,380 92,380
OPERATIONAL
MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS.
SPARES
032 SPARES AND REPAIR 938 938
PARTS.
NON-TACTICAL VEHICLES
033 USSF VEHICLES........ 5,000 5,000
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
035 POWER CONDITIONING 20,449 20,449
EQUIPMENT.
TOTAL 3,393,637 3,393,637
PROCUREMENT,
SPACE FORCE.
OTHER PROCUREMENT,
AIR FORCE
PASSENGER CARRYING
VEHICLES
002 PASSENGER CARRYING 5,557 5,557
VEHICLES.
CARGO AND UTILITY
VEHICLES
003 MEDIUM TACTICAL 3,938 3,938
VEHICLE.
004 CAP VEHICLES......... 1,175 1,175
005 CARGO AND UTILITY 56,940 56,940
VEHICLES.
SPECIAL PURPOSE
VEHICLES
006 JOINT LIGHT TACTICAL 62,202 62,202
VEHICLE.
007 SECURITY AND TACTICAL 129 129
VEHICLES.
008 SPECIAL PURPOSE 68,242 68,242
VEHICLES.
FIRE FIGHTING
EQUIPMENT
009 FIRE FIGHTING/CRASH 58,416 58,416
RESCUE VEHICLES.
MATERIALS HANDLING
EQUIPMENT
010 MATERIALS HANDLING 18,552 18,552
VEHICLES.
BASE MAINTENANCE
SUPPORT
011 RUNWAY SNOW REMOV AND 11,045 11,045
CLEANING EQU.
012 BASE MAINTENANCE 25,291 25,291
SUPPORT VEHICLES.
COMM SECURITY
EQUIPMENT(COMSEC)
015 COMSEC EQUIPMENT..... 169,363 159,363
Program decrease. [-10,000]
INTELLIGENCE PROGRAMS
017 INTERNATIONAL INTEL 5,833 5,833
TECH & ARCHITECTURES.
018 INTELLIGENCE TRAINING 5,273 5,273
EQUIPMENT.
019 INTELLIGENCE COMM 42,257 42,257
EQUIPMENT.
ELECTRONICS PROGRAMS
020 AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL & 26,390 26,390
LANDING SYS.
021 NATIONAL AIRSPACE 11,810 11,810
SYSTEM.
022 BATTLE CONTROL 16,592 16,592
SYSTEM--FIXED.
023 THEATER AIR CONTROL 27,650 27,650
SYS IMPROVEMEN.
024 3D EXPEDITIONARY LONG- 103,226 103,226
RANGE RADAR.
025 WEATHER OBSERVATION 31,516 31,516
FORECAST.
026 STRATEGIC COMMAND AND 82,912 82,912
CONTROL.
027 CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN 22,021 22,021
COMPLEX.
028 MISSION PLANNING 18,722 18,722
SYSTEMS.
031 STRATEGIC MISSION 6,383 6,383
PLANNING & EXECUTION
SYSTEM.
SPCL COMM-ELECTRONICS
PROJECTS
032 GENERAL INFORMATION 172,085 172,085
TECHNOLOGY.
034 AF GLOBAL COMMAND & 1,947 1,947
CONTROL SYS.
036 MOBILITY COMMAND AND 11,648 11,648
CONTROL.
037 AIR FORCE PHYSICAL 294,747 294,747
SECURITY SYSTEM.
038 COMBAT TRAINING 231,987 231,987
RANGES.
039 MINIMUM ESSENTIAL 94,995 94,995
EMERGENCY COMM N.
040 WIDE AREA 29,617 29,617
SURVEILLANCE (WAS).
041 C3 COUNTERMEASURES... 116,410 104,810
Program decrease. [-11,600]
044 DEFENSE ENTERPRISE 698 698
ACCOUNTING & MGT SYS.
046 THEATER BATTLE MGT C2 442 442
SYSTEM.
047 AIR & SPACE 22,785 20,485
OPERATIONS CENTER
(AOC).
Program decrease. [-2,300]
AIR FORCE
COMMUNICATIONS
050 BASE INFORMATION 79,091 79,091
TRANSPT INFRAST
(BITI) WIRED.
051 AFNET................ 282,907 282,907
052 JOINT COMMUNICATIONS 5,930 5,930
SUPPORT ELEMENT
(JCSE).
053 USCENTCOM............ 14,919 14,919
054 USSTRATCOM........... 4,788 4,788
055 USSPACECOM........... 32,633 32,633
ORGANIZATION AND BASE
056 TACTICAL C-E 143,829 143,829
EQUIPMENT.
059 RADIO EQUIPMENT...... 50,730 50,730
061 BASE COMM 67,015 67,015
INFRASTRUCTURE.
MODIFICATIONS
062 COMM ELECT MODS...... 76,034 76,034
PERSONAL SAFETY &
RESCUE EQUIP
063 PERSONAL SAFETY AND 81,782 81,782
RESCUE EQUIPMENT.
DEPOT PLANT+MTRLS
HANDLING EQ
064 POWER CONDITIONING 13,711 13,711
EQUIPMENT.
065 MECHANIZED MATERIAL 21,143 21,143
HANDLING EQUIP.
BASE SUPPORT
EQUIPMENT
066 BASE PROCURED 90,654 90,654
EQUIPMENT.
067 ENGINEERING AND EOD 253,799 320,199
EQUIPMENT.
Program decrease. [-10,000]
Regional Base [76,400]
Cluster
Prepositioning
(RBCP).
068 MOBILITY EQUIPMENT... 95,584 95,584
069 FUELS SUPPORT 34,794 34,794
EQUIPMENT (FSE).
070 BASE MAINTENANCE AND 59,431 59,431
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT.
SPECIAL SUPPORT
PROJECTS
072 DARP RC135........... 30,136 30,136
073 DCGS-AF.............. 87,044 87,044
077 SPECIAL UPDATE 1,178,397 1,178,397
PROGRAM.
CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
077A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.. 26,920,092 26,920,092
SPARES AND REPAIR
PARTS
080 SPARES AND REPAIR 1,075 1,075
PARTS (CYBER).
081 SPARES AND REPAIR 20,330 20,330
PARTS.
TOTAL OTHER 31,504,644 31,547,144
PROCUREMENT, AIR
FORCE.
PROCUREMENT, DEFENSE-
WIDE
MAJOR EQUIPMENT, WHS
004 MAJOR EQUIPMENT, DPAA 475 475
005 MAJOR EQUIPMENT, OSD. 164,900 164,900
MAJOR EQUIPMENT, WHS
015 MAJOR EQUIPMENT, WHS. 403 403
MAJOR EQUIPMENT, DISA
016 INFORMATION SYSTEMS 6,254 6,254
SECURITY.
017 TELEPORT PROGRAM..... 112,517 112,517
019 ITEMS LESS THAN $5 23,673 23,673
MILLION.
020 DEFENSE INFORMATION 252,370 252,370
SYSTEM NETWORK.
021 WHITE HOUSE 125,292 125,292
COMMUNICATION AGENCY.
022 SENIOR LEADERSHIP 175,264 175,264
ENTERPRISE.
023 JOINT REGIONAL 1,496 1,496
SECURITY STACKS
(JRSS).
024 JOINT SERVICE 54,186 54,186
PROVIDER.
025 FOURTH ESTATE NETWORK 75,386 75,386
OPTIMIZATION (4ENO).
MAJOR EQUIPMENT, DLA
037 MAJOR EQUIPMENT...... 79,251 79,251
MAJOR EQUIPMENT, DCSA
038 MAJOR EQUIPMENT...... 2,230 2,230
MAJOR EQUIPMENT, TJS
042 MAJOR EQUIPMENT, TJS. 33,090 33,090
MAJOR EQUIPMENT,
MISSILE DEFENSE
AGENCY
044 THAAD................ 523,125 1,237,689
Program increase: [714,564]
THAAD additional
quantities.
046 AEGIS BMD............ 400,000
Maximize SM-3 IB [400,000]
production line.
048 BMDS AN/TPY-2 RADARS. 36,530 36,530
049 SM-3 IIAS............ 444,835 444,835
050 ARROW 3 UPPER TIER 100,000 100,000
SYSTEMS.
051 SHORT RANGE BALLISTIC 40,000 40,000
MISSILE DEFENSE
(SRBMD).
052 DEFENSE OF GUAM 11,351 11,351
PROCUREMENT.
056 IRON DOME............ 60,000 60,000
058 AEGIS BMD HARDWARE 17,211 17,211
AND SOFTWARE.
MAJOR EQUIPMENT, DHRA
059 PERSONNEL 3,797 3,797
ADMINISTRATION.
MAJOR EQUIPMENT,
DEFENSE THREAT
REDUCTION AGENCY
062 VEHICLES............. 911 911
063 OTHER MAJOR EQUIPMENT 12,023 12,023
065 DTRA CYBER ACTIVITIES 1,800 1,800
MAJOR EQUIPMENT,
DMACT
070 MAJOR EQUIPMENT...... 7,258 7,258
MAJOR EQUIPMENT,
USCYBERCOM
071 CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS 73,358 73,358
CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
UNDISTRIBUTED
074A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.. 1,129,183 1,129,183
AVIATION PROGRAMS
091 ARMED OVERWATCH/ 156,606 156,606
TARGETING.
095 ROTARY WING UPGRADES 189,059 189,059
AND SUSTAINMENT.
096 UNMANNED ISR......... 6,858 6,858
097 NON-STANDARD AVIATION 7,849 7,849
098 U-28................. 2,031 2,031
099 MH-47 CHINOOK........ 156,934 156,934
100 CV-22 MODIFICATION... 19,692 19,692
101 MQ-9 UNMANNED AERIAL 12,890 12,890
VEHICLE.
102 PRECISION STRIKE 61,595 61,595
PACKAGE.
103 AC/MC-130J........... 236,312 236,312
AMMUNITION PROGRAMS
106 ORDNANCE ITEMS <$5M.. 116,972 116,972
OTHER PROCUREMENT
PROGRAMS
107 INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS. 227,073 227,073
108 DISTRIBUTED COMMON 2,824 2,824
GROUND/SURFACE
SYSTEMS.
109 OTHER ITEMS <$5M..... 95,685 95,685
110 COMBATANT CRAFT 7,000
SYSTEMS.
Combatant Craft [7,000]
Assault.
111 SPECIAL PROGRAMS..... 30,418 30,418
112 TACTICAL VEHICLES.... 54,100 54,100
113 WARRIOR SYSTEMS <$5M. 303,991 318,991
Satellite [15,000]
Deployable Node,
Communications on
the Move.
114 COMBAT MISSION 4,985 4,985
REQUIREMENTS.
116 OPERATIONAL 21,339 21,339
ENHANCEMENTS
INTELLIGENCE.
117 OPERATIONAL 352,100 352,100
ENHANCEMENTS.
CBDP
120 CHEMICAL BIOLOGICAL 208,051 208,051
SITUATIONAL
AWARENESS.
121 CB PROTECTION & 213,330 213,330
HAZARD MITIGATION.
TOTAL 6,048,863 7,185,427
PROCUREMENT,
DEFENSE-WIDE.
TOTAL 152,830,175 161,707,244
PROCUREMENT.
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TITLE XLII--RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION
SEC. 4201. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION.
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SEC. 4201. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION (In Thousands of Dollars)
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FY 2026 Conference
Line Program Element Item Request Authorized
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................................. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST AND
EVALUATION, ARMY
................................. BASIC RESEARCH
001 0601102A DEFENSE RESEARCH SCIENCES........ 237,678 237,678
002 0601103A UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INITIATIVES.. 78,947 78,947
003 0601104A UNIVERSITY AND INDUSTRY RESEARCH 69,391 69,391
CENTERS.
004 0601121A CYBER COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH 5,463 5,463
ALLIANCE.
005 0601275A ELECTRONIC WARFARE BASIC RESEARCH 88,053 88,053
006 0601601A ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND 7,012 7,012
MACHINE LEARNING BASIC RESEARCH.
................................. SUBTOTAL BASIC RESEARCH....... 486,544 486,544
.................................
................................. APPLIED RESEARCH
007 0602002A ARMY AGILE INNOVATION AND 9,455 9,455
DEVELOPMENT-APPLIED RESEARCH.
008 0602134A COUNTER IMPROVISED-THREAT 6,174 6,174
ADVANCED STUDIES.
009 0602135A COUNTER SMALL UNMANNED AERIAL 12,618 12,618
SYSTEMS (C-SUAS) APPLIED
RESEARCH.
010 0602141A LETHALITY TECHNOLOGY............. 97,157 106,157
................................. Advanced Materials and [9,000]
Manufacturing for Hypersonics
(AMMH).
012 0602143A SOLDIER LETHALITY TECHNOLOGY..... 72,670 101,170
................................. Army Pathfinder Airborne..... [5,000]
................................. Decrease Soldier load and [8,000]
power burden.
................................. Digital Night Vision [2,500]
Technology.
................................. Enhancing Energy Technologies [5,000]
in Cold Regions.
................................. Pathfinder--Air Assault...... [8,000]
013 0602144A GROUND TECHNOLOGY................ 56,342 66,342
................................. Earth Sciences Polar Proving [5,000]
Ground & Training Program.
................................. Engineered Roadway Repair [3,000]
Materials for Effective
Maneuver of Military Assets.
................................. Geotechnical Intelligence and [2,000]
Terrain Analytics Network for
Arctic Maneuverability.
014 0602145A NEXT GENERATION COMBAT VEHICLE 71,547 93,047
TECHNOLOGY.
................................. Advanced Materials [2,500]
Development for Next
Generation Combat Vehicle
Survivability.
................................. Platform anti-idle and [15,000]
mobility technology.
................................. Standardized Army Battery.... [4,000]
015 0602146A NETWORK C3I TECHNOLOGY........... 56,529 60,529
................................. Distributed Aperture Spectrum [4,000]
Dominance for Missile Defeat.
016 0602147A LONG RANGE PRECISION FIRES 25,744 32,744
TECHNOLOGY.
................................. Novel Printed Armament [7,000]
Components for Distributed
Operations.
017 0602148A FUTURE VERTICLE LIFT TECHNOLOGY.. 20,420 20,420
018 0602150A AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE 25,992 33,492
TECHNOLOGY.
................................. AI Integration & Security for [2,500]
IBCS.
................................. Counter-UAS technologies, [5,000]
facilities, and research.
019 0602180A ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND 13,745 13,745
MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES.
021 0602182A C3I APPLIED RESEARCH............. 22,317 22,317
022 0602183A AIR PLATFORM APPLIED RESEARCH.... 53,305 58,305
................................. Shape-shifting Drones Powered [5,000]
by Mechanical Intelligence.
023 0602184A SOLDIER APPLIED RESEARCH......... 27,597 27,597
024 0602213A C3I APPLIED CYBER................ 4,716 4,716
025 0602275A ELECTRONIC WARFARE APPLIED 45,415 45,415
RESEARCH.
026 0602276A ELECTRONIC WARFARE CYBER APPLIED 17,102 17,102
RESEARCH.
027 0602345A UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS LAUNCHED 18,408 18,408
EFFECTS APPLIED RESEARCH.
028 0602386A BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR MATERIALS-- 8,209 8,209
APPLIED RESEARCH.
030 0602785A MANPOWER/PERSONNEL/TRAINING 17,191 17,191
TECHNOLOGY.
031 0602787A MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY............... 143,293 140,293
................................. Army Institute of Research [3,000]
(WRAIR) Mitochondria
Transplantation for TBI
research program.
................................. Program decrease............. [-6,000]
031A 9999999999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.............. 34,599 34,599
................................. SUBTOTAL APPLIED RESEARCH..... 860,545 950,045
.................................
................................. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
032 0603002A MEDICAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY...... 1,860 1,860
033 0603007A MANPOWER, PERSONNEL AND TRAINING 13,559 13,559
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.
034 0603025A ARMY AGILE INNOVATION AND 19,679 37,679
DEMONSTRATION.
................................. Advance development of high- [18,000]
altitude precision effects
glide munitions.
035 0603040A ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND 20,487 30,487
MACHINE LEARNING ADVANCED
TECHNOLOGIES.
................................. Multi-Domain Kill Chain [10,000]
Automation.
036 0603041A ALL DOMAIN CONVERGENCE ADVANCED 10,560 10,560
TECHNOLOGY.
037 0603042A C3I ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.......... 15,028 15,028
038 0603043A AIR PLATFORM ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY. 41,266 41,266
039 0603044A SOLDIER ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY...... 18,143 18,143
040 0603116A LETHALITY ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.... 13,232 16,732
................................. Tier 1 Blast Over Pressure [3,500]
Reduction Technologies.
042 0603118A SOLDIER LETHALITY ADVANCED 95,186 104,186
TECHNOLOGY.
................................. Aerial Delivery of Fire [5,000]
Suppression.
................................. Rapid Agile Manufacturing of [4,000]
Parachutes and Soft-Goods.
043 0603119A GROUND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY....... 30,507 41,507
................................. Cold Regions Research and [5,000]
Engineering Laboratory.
................................. Improvements in Mobility [6,000]
Modeling.
044 0603134A COUNTER IMPROVISED-THREAT 15,692 15,692
SIMULATION.
045 0603135A COUNTER SMALL UNMANNED AERIAL 7,773 7,773
SYSTEMS (C-SUAS) ADVANCED
TECHNOLOGY.
046 0603275A ELECTRONIC WARFARE ADVANCED 83,922 83,922
TECHNOLOGY.
047 0603276A ELECTRONIC WARFARE CYBER ADVANCED 15,254 15,254
TECHNOLOGY.
048 0603345A UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS LAUNCHED 13,898 13,898
EFFECTS ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
DEVELOPMENT.
049 0603386A BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR MATERIALS-- 24,683 24,683
ADVANCED RESEARCH.
050 0603457A C3I CYBER ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT... 3,329 3,329
051 0603461A HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING 241,855 241,855
MODERNIZATION PROGRAM.
052 0603462A NEXT GENERATION COMBAT VEHICLE 141,301 176,301
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.
................................. Acceleration of leap ahead [6,000]
systems for ground vehicles.
................................. Airless Tire Demonstration [5,000]
for the Infantry Squad
Vehicle.
................................. Discontinuous Thermoplastics [10,000]
Materials.
................................. Dual-Use Autonomous and [8,000]
Collaborative Reconnaissance
Testing.
................................. Winter Tire Development...... [6,000]
053 0603463A NETWORK C3I ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.. 78,539 91,039
................................. Communication Conformal [2,500]
Antenna Research and
Development.
................................. Geophysical Littoral [5,000]
Autonomous Detection and
Exploitation II (GLADE II).
................................. Network C3I Advanced [5,000]
Technology.
054 0603464A LONG RANGE PRECISION FIRES 162,236 162,236
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.
055 0603465A FUTURE VERTICAL LIFT ADVANCED 66,686 70,686
TECHNOLOGY.
................................. Next Generation eVTOL Program [4,000]
Enhancement.
056 0603466A AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE ADVANCED 23,330 35,580
TECHNOLOGY.
................................. CHROME Testbed............... [5,000]
................................. Material Improvements for [4,750]
Electric Motors.
................................. Missile Enhancements with [2,500]
Electric Motor Prototypes.
058 0603920A HUMANITARIAN DEMINING............ 9,349 9,349
058A 9999999999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.............. 72,837 72,837
................................. SUBTOTAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 1,240,191 1,355,441
DEVELOPMENT.
.................................
................................. ADVANCED COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT
AND PROTOTYPES
060 0603305A ARMY MISSLE DEFENSE SYSTEMS 8,141 18,641
INTEGRATION.
................................. Multi-spectral [3,000]
Identification,
Characterization, and
Aggregation.
................................. Science and Technology [2,500]
Evaluations Against Lethal
Threats - Hypersonics.
................................. Underwater Cut and Capture [5,000]
Demonstration.
061 0603308A ARMY SPACE SYSTEMS INTEGRATION... 83,080 89,080
................................. Assured Zero Trust [6,000]
Environment Controls (AZTEC).
063 0603619A LANDMINE WARFARE AND BARRIER--ADV 41,516 41,516
DEV.
064 0603639A TANK AND MEDIUM CALIBER 85,472 85,472
AMMUNITION.
065 0603645A ARMORED SYSTEM MODERNIZATION--ADV 22,645 22,645
DEV.
066 0603747A SOLDIER SUPPORT AND SURVIVABILITY 4,033 4,033
067 0603766A TACTICAL ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE 107,525 117,425
SYSTEM--ADV DEV.
................................. System of Systems for Asset [9,900]
Optimization and Management
of Uncrewed Systems.
068 0603774A NIGHT VISION SYSTEMS ADVANCED 5,153 5,153
DEVELOPMENT.
069 0603779A ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TECHNOLOGY-- 11,343 11,343
DEM/VAL.
070 0603790A NATO RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.... 5,031 5,031
072 0603804A LOGISTICS AND ENGINEER EQUIPMENT-- 15,435 15,435
ADV DEV.
073 0603807A MEDICAL SYSTEMS--ADV DEV......... 1,000 1,000
074 0603827A SOLDIER SYSTEMS--ADVANCED 41,856 41,856
DEVELOPMENT.
075 0604017A ROBOTICS DEVELOPMENT............. 35,082 35,082
076 0604019A EXPANDED MISSION AREA MISSILE 178,137 178,137
(EMAM).
078 0604035A LOW EARTH ORBIT (LEO) SATELLITE 17,063 17,063
CAPABILITY.
079 0604036A MULTI-DOMAIN SENSING SYSTEM 239,813 249,813
(MDSS) ADV DEV.
................................. Secure Integrated Multi-Orbit [10,000]
Satellite Communications.
080 0604037A TACTICAL INTEL TARGETING ACCESS 3,092 3,092
NODE (TITAN) ADV DEV.
081 0604100A ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES......... 9,865 9,865
085 0604114A LOWER TIER AIR MISSILE DEFENSE 196,448 196,448
(LTAMD) SENSOR.
086 0604115A TECHNOLOGY MATURATION INITIATIVES 267,619 266,869
................................. Program decrease............. [-5,750]
................................. Short Pulse Laser Directed [5,000]
Energy Demonstration.
087 0604117A MANEUVER--SHORT RANGE AIR DEFENSE 238,247 239,497
(M-SHORAD).
................................. M-VEST....................... [1,250]
089 0604120A ASSURED POSITIONING, NAVIGATION 8,686 8,686
AND TIMING (PNT).
090 0604121A SYNTHETIC TRAINING ENVIRONMENT 240,899 170,019
REFINEMENT & PROTOTYPING.
................................. Program decrease............. [-70,880]
091 0604134A COUNTER IMPROVISED-THREAT 5,491 5,491
DEMONSTRATION, PROTOTYPE
DEVELOPMENT, AND TESTING.
092 0604135A STRATEGIC MID-RANGE FIRES........ 231,401 231,401
093 0604182A HYPERSONICS...................... 25,000 25,000
095 0604403A FUTURE INTERCEPTOR............... 8,019 8,019
097 0604531A COUNTER--SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT 45,281 45,281
SYSTEMS ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT.
099 0604541A UNIFIED NETWORK TRANSPORT........ 29,191 29,191
100 0305251A CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS FORCES AND 5,605 5,605
FORCE SUPPORT.
100A 9999999999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.............. 203,746 203,746
................................. SUBTOTAL ADVANCED COMPONENT 2,420,915 2,386,935
DEVELOPMENT AND PROTOTYPES.
.................................
................................. SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND
DEMONSTRATION
101 0604201A AIRCRAFT AVIONICS................ 2,696 2,696
102 0604270A ELECTRONIC WARFARE DEVELOPMENT... 9,153 9,153
103 0604601A INFANTRY SUPPORT WEAPONS......... 56,553 67,053
................................. Combat Aviation Aircrew [9,000]
Enhancement - Safety and
Lethality.
................................. Next Generation Squad Weapon [1,500]
Magazine Testing.
104 0604604A MEDIUM TACTICAL VEHICLES......... 18,503 18,503
105 0604611A JAVELIN.......................... 9,810 9,810
106 0604622A FAMILY OF HEAVY TACTICAL VEHICLES 47,064 47,064
110 0604645A ARMORED SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION 16,593 16,593
(ASM)--ENG DEV.
111 0604710A NIGHT VISION SYSTEMS--ENG DEV.... 351,274 351,274
112 0604713A COMBAT FEEDING, CLOTHING, AND 5,654 5,654
EQUIPMENT.
113 0604715A NON-SYSTEM TRAINING DEVICES--ENG 19,063 19,063
DEV.
114 0604741A AIR DEFENSE COMMAND, CONTROL AND 13,892 18,892
INTELLIGENCE--ENG DEV.
................................. Air and Missile Defense [5,000]
Common Operating Picture.
115 0604742A CONSTRUCTIVE SIMULATION SYSTEMS 7,790 7,790
DEVELOPMENT.
116 0604746A AUTOMATIC TEST EQUIPMENT 9,512 9,512
DEVELOPMENT.
117 0604760A DISTRIBUTIVE INTERACTIVE 7,724 7,724
SIMULATIONS (DIS)--ENG DEV.
118 0604798A BRIGADE ANALYSIS, INTEGRATION AND 24,318 24,318
EVALUATION.
119 0604802A WEAPONS AND MUNITIONS--ENG DEV... 150,344 150,344
120 0604804A LOGISTICS AND ENGINEER EQUIPMENT-- 50,194 50,194
ENG DEV.
121 0604805A COMMAND, CONTROL, COMMUNICATIONS 63,725 43,725
SYSTEMS--ENG DEV.
................................. Program decrease............. [-20,000]
122 0604807A MEDICAL MATERIEL/MEDICAL 6,252 6,252
BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE EQUIPMENT--
ENG DEV.
123 0604808A LANDMINE WARFARE/BARRIER--ENG DEV 9,862 9,862
124 0604818A ARMY TACTICAL COMMAND & CONTROL 430,895 356,105
HARDWARE & SOFTWARE.
................................. Program decrease............. [-74,790]
125 0604820A RADAR DEVELOPMENT................ 53,226 53,226
127 0604827A SOLDIER SYSTEMS--WARRIOR DEM/VAL. 4,137 4,137
128 0604852A SUITE OF SURVIVABILITY 76,903 76,903
ENHANCEMENT SYSTEMS--EMD.
129 0604854A ARTILLERY SYSTEMS--EMD........... 80,862 80,862
130 0605013A INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 125,701 125,701
DEVELOPMENT.
131 0605018A INTEGRATED PERSONNEL AND PAY 164,600 153,600
SYSTEM-ARMY (IPPS-A).
................................. Program decrease............. [-11,000]
132 0605030A JOINT TACTICAL NETWORK CENTER 20,954 20,954
(JTNC).
133 0605031A JOINT TACTICAL NETWORK (JTN)..... 41,696 41,696
134 0605035A COMMON INFRARED COUNTERMEASURES 10,789 10,789
(CIRCM).
135 0605036A COMBATING WEAPONS OF MASS 13,322 13,322
DESTRUCTION (CWMD).
136 0605037A EVIDENCE COLLECTION AND DETAINEE 4,619 4,619
PROCESSING.
137 0605038A NUCLEAR BIOLOGICAL CHEMICAL 13,459 13,459
RECONNAISSANCE VEHICLE (NBCRV)
SENSOR SUITE.
138 0605041A DEFENSIVE CYBER TOOL DEVELOPMENT. 3,611 3,611
139 0605042A TACTICAL NETWORK RADIO SYSTEMS 3,222 3,222
(LOW-TIER).
140 0605047A CONTRACT WRITING SYSTEM.......... 8,101 8,101
142 0605051A AIRCRAFT SURVIVABILITY 44,182 26,182
DEVELOPMENT.
................................. Program decrease............. [-20,000]
................................. Threat Missile Seeker [2,000]
Analysis and Assessment.
143 0605052A INDIRECT FIRE PROTECTION 248,659 248,659
CAPABILITY INC 2--BLOCK 1.
144 0605053A GROUND ROBOTICS.................. 227,038 227,038
145 0605054A EMERGING TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVES.. 57,546 57,546
146 0605144A NEXT GENERATION LOAD DEVICE-- 24,492 24,492
MEDIUM.
147 0605148A TACTICAL INTEL TARGETING ACCESS 44,273 44,273
NODE (TITAN) EMD.
152 0605224A MULTI-DOMAIN INTELLIGENCE........ 34,844 39,844
................................. DeepFake and AI-synthesized [5,000]
Image Detection.
154 0605232A HYPERSONICS EMD.................. 513,027 513,027
155 0605233A ACCESSIONS INFORMATION 32,710 32,710
ENVIRONMENT (AIE).
156 0605235A STRATEGIC MID-RANGE CAPABILITY... 186,304 188,394
................................. Maritime Strike Tomahawk [2,090]
(MST) (USA, USN).
157 0605236A INTEGRATED TACTICAL 22,732 22,732
COMMUNICATIONS.
158 0605241A FUTURE LONG RANGE ASSAULT 1,248,544 1,248,544
AIRCRAFT DEVELOPMENT.
160 0605244A JOINT REDUCED RANGE ROCKET (JR3). 28,893 28,893
163 0605457A ARMY INTEGRATED AIR AND MISSILE 146,056 146,056
DEFENSE (AIAMD).
164 0605531A COUNTER--SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT 55,196 55,196
SYSTEMS SYS DEV & DEMONSTRATION.
166 0605625A MANNED GROUND VEHICLE............ 386,393 386,393
167 0605766A NATIONAL CAPABILITIES INTEGRATION 16,913 16,913
(MIP).
168 0605812A JOINT LIGHT TACTICAL VEHICLE 2,664 2,664
(JLTV) ENGINEERING AND
MANUFACTURING DEVELOPMENT PHASE
(EMD).
169 0605830A AVIATION GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT 930 930
170 0303032A TROJAN--RH12..................... 3,920 3,920
172A 9999999999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.............. 117,428 117,428
................................. SUBTOTAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT 5,378,817 5,277,617
AND DEMONSTRATION.
.................................
................................. MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
173 0604256A THREAT SIMULATOR DEVELOPMENT..... 74,767 84,767
................................. Man Portable Doppler Radar... [10,000]
174 0604258A TARGET SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT....... 16,004 16,004
175 0604759A MAJOR T&E INVESTMENT............. 101,027 106,027
................................. Advanced Sensing Expanded [5,000]
Range Operations.
176 0605103A RAND ARROYO CENTER............... 10,892 10,892
177 0605301A ARMY KWAJALEIN ATOLL............. 379,283 379,283
178 0605326A CONCEPTS EXPERIMENTATION PROGRAM. 58,606 58,606
180 0605601A ARMY TEST RANGES AND FACILITIES.. 425,108 428,108
................................. Space Terrestrial [3,000]
Representation for Army Test
and Training Operational
Scenarios.
181 0605602A ARMY TECHNICAL TEST 69,328 69,328
INSTRUMENTATION AND TARGETS.
182 0605604A SURVIVABILITY/LETHALITY ANALYSIS. 31,306 31,306
183 0605606A AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATION........... 1,887 1,887
184 0605706A MATERIEL SYSTEMS ANALYSIS........ 19,100 19,100
185 0605709A EXPLOITATION OF FOREIGN ITEMS.... 6,277 6,277
186 0605712A SUPPORT OF OPERATIONAL TESTING... 63,637 63,637
187 0605716A ARMY EVALUATION CENTER........... 62,343 62,343
188 0605718A ARMY MODELING & SIM X-CMD 11,825 11,825
COLLABORATION & INTEG.
189 0605801A PROGRAMWIDE ACTIVITIES........... 54,172 54,172
190 0605803A TECHNICAL INFORMATION ACTIVITIES. 26,592 26,592
191 0605805A MUNITIONS STANDARDIZATION, 44,465 44,465
EFFECTIVENESS AND SAFETY.
192 0605857A ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TECHNOLOGY 2,857 2,857
MGMT SUPPORT.
193 0605898A ARMY DIRECT REPORT HEADQUARTERS-- 53,436 53,436
R&D - MHA.
194 0606002A RONALD REAGAN BALLISTIC MISSILE 72,302 72,302
DEFENSE TEST SITE.
195 0606003A COUNTERINTEL AND HUMAN INTEL 5,660 5,660
MODERNIZATION.
196 0606118A AIAMD SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT & 358,854 358,854
INTEGRATION.
197 0606942A ASSESSMENTS AND EVALUATIONS CYBER 6,354 6,354
VULNERABILITIES.
................................. SUBTOTAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT... 1,956,082 1,974,082
.................................
................................. OPERATIONAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
199 0603778A MLRS PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. 14,639 14,639
200 0605024A ANTI-TAMPER TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT... 6,449 6,449
201 0607101A COMBATING WEAPONS OF MASS 115 115
DESTRUCTION (CWMD) PRODUCT
IMPROVEMENT.
202 0607131A WEAPONS AND MUNITIONS PRODUCT 13,687 13,687
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS.
203 0607136A BLACKHAWK PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT 23,998 123,998
PROGRAM.
................................. Blackhawk modernization...... [100,000]
204 0607137A CHINOOK PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT 10,859 10,859
PROGRAM.
208 0607145A APACHE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT........ 44,371 44,371
209 0607148A AN/TPQ-53 COUNTERFIRE TARGET 43,054 43,054
ACQUISITION RADAR SYSTEM.
210 0607150A INTEL CYBER DEVELOPMENT.......... 13,129 13,129
215 0607665A FAMILY OF BIOMETRICS............. 1,594 1,594
216 0607865A PATRIOT PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT...... 183,763 183,763
217 0203728A JOINT AUTOMATED DEEP OPERATION 8,424 8,424
COORDINATION SYSTEM (JADOCS).
218 0203735A COMBAT VEHICLE IMPROVEMENT 744,085 744,085
PROGRAMS.
................................. Program decrease............. [-10,000]
................................. Scaling Cost-Saving [10,000]
Lightweight Metallurgical
Development.
219 0203743A 155MM SELF-PROPELLED HOWITZER 107,826 107,826
IMPROVEMENTS.
220 0203752A AIRCRAFT ENGINE COMPONENT 237 237
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
221 0203758A DIGITIZATION..................... 1,013 1,013
222 0203801A MISSILE/AIR DEFENSE PRODUCT 1,338 1,338
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
225 0205778A GUIDED MULTIPLE-LAUNCH ROCKET 33,307 33,307
SYSTEM (GMLRS).
230 0303140A INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY 15,040 15,040
PROGRAM.
232 0303142A SATCOM GROUND ENVIRONMENT (SPACE) 35,720 35,720
235 0305179A INTEGRATED BROADCAST SERVICE 6,653 6,653
(IBS).
236 0305219A MQ-1 GRAY EAGLE UAV.............. 3,444 3,444
237 0708045A END ITEM INDUSTRIAL PREPAREDNESS 67,002 67,002
ACTIVITIES.
237A 9999999999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.............. 46,872 46,872
................................. SUBTOTAL OPERATIONAL SYSTEM 1,426,619 1,526,619
DEVELOPMENT.
.................................
................................. SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
PILOT PROGRAMS
238 0608041A DEFENSIVE CYBER--SOFTWARE 89,238 89,238
PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT.
................................. SUBTOTAL SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL 89,238 89,238
TECHNOLOGY PILOT PROGRAMS.
.................................
................................. AGILE RDTE PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
239 0609135A COUNTER UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS 143,618 143,618
(UAS) AGILE DEVELOPMENT.
240 0609277A ELECTRONIC WARFARE AGILE 127,081 127,081
DEVELOPMENT.
241 0609278A ELECTRONIC WARFARE AGILE SYSTEMS 59,202 59,202
DEVELOPMENT.
242 0609345A UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS LAUNCHED 187,473 187,473
EFFECTS AGILE SYSTEMS
DEVELOPMENT.
243 0609346A UAS LAUNCHED EFFECTS AGILE 172,898 172,898
DEVELOPMENT.
................................. SUBTOTAL AGILE RDTE PORTFOLIO 690,272 690,272
MANAGEMENT.
.................................
................................. TOTAL RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, 14,549,223 14,736,793
TEST AND EVALUATION, ARMY.
.................................
................................. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST AND
EVALUATION, NAVY
................................. BASIC RESEARCH
001 0601103N UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INITIATIVES.. 67,306 72,306
................................. Artificial Intelligence [5,000]
Maritime Maneuvering (AIMM)
2.0.
002 0601153N DEFENSE RESEARCH SCIENCES........ 511,163 516,163
................................. Hypersonics T&E Workforce [5,000]
Development.
................................. SUBTOTAL BASIC RESEARCH....... 578,469 588,469
.................................
................................. APPLIED RESEARCH
003 0602114N POWER PROJECTION APPLIED RESEARCH 30,635 30,635
004 0602123N FORCE PROTECTION APPLIED RESEARCH 125,699 154,199
................................. Advanced Circuit Breaker..... [6,000]
................................. Intelligent Data Management [12,500]
for Distributed Naval
Platforms.
................................. Multi-Material Flexible [4,000]
Automated Manufacturing.
................................. Talent and Technology for [2,500]
Navy Power and Energy Systems.
................................. Testing and Qualification of [3,500]
High-Performance Carbon Fiber
for Advanced Rocket Motors.
005 0602131M MARINE CORPS LANDING FORCE 45,697 52,697
TECHNOLOGY.
................................. Unmanned Logistics Solutions. [7,000]
006 0602235N COMMON PICTURE APPLIED RESEARCH.. 55,246 66,746
................................. Embedded Systems Cyber for [11,500]
Critical Naval Infrastructure.
007 0602236N WARFIGHTER SUSTAINMENT APPLIED 74,264 74,264
RESEARCH.
008 0602271N ELECTROMAGNETIC SYSTEMS APPLIED 79,929 84,929
RESEARCH.
................................. Future Radio Frequency [5,000]
Digital Array Technology
Development and Demonstration.
009 0602435N OCEAN WARFIGHTING ENVIRONMENT 81,270 81,270
APPLIED RESEARCH.
010 0602651M JOINT NON-LETHAL WEAPONS APPLIED 7,300 7,300
RESEARCH.
011 0602747N UNDERSEA WARFARE APPLIED RESEARCH 64,335 71,835
................................. Academic partnerships for [2,500]
undersea vessels.
................................. Program increase............. [5,000]
012 0602750N FUTURE NAVAL CAPABILITIES APPLIED 279,815 291,815
RESEARCH.
................................. Quantum communications [12,000]
corridor.
013 0602782N MINE AND EXPEDITIONARY WARFARE 29,081 29,081
APPLIED RESEARCH.
015 0602861N SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 81,423 81,423
MANAGEMENT--ONR FIELD
ACITIVITIES.
................................. SUBTOTAL APPLIED RESEARCH..... 954,694 1,026,194
.................................
................................. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
016 0603123N FORCE PROTECTION ADVANCED 43,527 43,527
TECHNOLOGY.
017 0603271N ELECTROMAGNETIC SYSTEMS ADVANCED 8,644 8,644
TECHNOLOGY.
018 0603273N SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FOR NUCLEAR 121,618 121,618
RE-ENTRY SYSTEMS.
019 0603640M USMC ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 309,711 329,711
DEMONSTRATION (ATD).
................................. Autonomous Amphibious Robotic [8,000]
Vehicle Development and
Integration.
................................. Long Range Maneuvering [7,000]
Projectile (LRMP).
................................. Low-Cost Tactical Hypersonic [5,000]
Long-Range Precision Fires.
020 0603651M JOINT NON-LETHAL WEAPONS 6,561 6,561
TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
021 0603673N FUTURE NAVAL CAPABILITIES 455,851 458,851
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
................................. Submersible Air [3,000]
Revitalization using Aqueous
Ionic Amines for CO2 Capture.
022 0603680N MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM. 63,903 63,903
023 0603729N WARFIGHTER PROTECTION ADVANCED 7,653 7,653
TECHNOLOGY.
024 0603758N NAVY WARFIGHTING EXPERIMENTS AND 81,923 81,923
DEMONSTRATIONS.
025 0603782N MINE AND EXPEDITIONARY WARFARE 2,075 2,075
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.
................................. SUBTOTAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 1,101,466 1,124,466
DEVELOPMENT.
.................................
................................. ADVANCED COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT
AND PROTOTYPES
027 0603128N UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM........... 28,388 28,388
029 0603207N AIR/OCEAN TACTICAL APPLICATIONS.. 35,870 35,870
030 0603216N AVIATION SURVIVABILITY........... 24,064 24,064
031 0603239N NAVAL CONSTRUCTION FORCES........ 8,603 8,603
032 0603254N ASW SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT.......... 18,904 18,904
033 0603261N TACTICAL AIRBORNE RECONNAISSANCE. 2,241 2,241
034 0603382N ADVANCED COMBAT SYSTEMS 2,083 22,083
TECHNOLOGY.
................................. Embedded Hypersonics Seeker [10,000]
Testing Increase.
................................. Marine Corps Warfighting Lab [10,000]
Air Combat Element Increase.
035 0603502N SURFACE AND SHALLOW WATER MINE 32,359 32,359
COUNTERMEASURES.
036 0603506N SURFACE SHIP TORPEDO DEFENSE..... 11,832 11,832
037 0603512N CARRIER SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT...... 8,361 8,361
038 0603525N PILOT FISH....................... 1,218,486 1,218,486
040 0603536N RETRACT JUNIPER.................. 206,429 206,429
041 0603542N RADIOLOGICAL CONTROL............. 730 730
043 0603561N ADVANCED SUBMARINE SYSTEM 162,651 162,651
DEVELOPMENT.
045 0603563N SHIP CONCEPT ADVANCED DESIGN..... 59,218 59,218
046 0603564N SHIP PRELIMINARY DESIGN & 96,022 96,022
FEASIBILITY STUDIES.
047 0603570N ADVANCED NUCLEAR POWER SYSTEMS... 383,831 383,831
048 0603573N ADVANCED SURFACE MACHINERY 101,136 101,136
SYSTEMS.
049 0603576N CHALK EAGLE...................... 156,686 156,686
050 0603581N LITTORAL COMBAT SHIP (LCS)....... 10,203 0
................................. Program decrease............. [-10,203]
051 0603582N COMBAT SYSTEM INTEGRATION........ 19,643 19,643
052 0603595N OHIO REPLACEMENT................. 273,265 283,265
................................. Program increase: Advanced [10,000]
composite shaft design.
053 0603596N LCS MISSION MODULES.............. 39,258 19,258
................................. Program decrease............. [-20,000]
054 0603597N AUTOMATED TEST AND RE-TEST (ATRT) 9,862 9,862
055 0603598N ATRT ENTERPRISE RAPID CAPABILITY. 20,000 20,000
056 0603599N FRIGATE DEVELOPMENT.............. 84,199 0
................................. Program decrease............. [-84,199]
057 0603609N CONVENTIONAL MUNITIONS........... 10,877 10,877
058 0603635M MARINE CORPS GROUND COMBAT/ 278,261 218,461
SUPPORT SYSTEM.
................................. Program decrease............. [-59,800]
059 0603654N JOINT SERVICE EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE 43,657 43,657
DEVELOPMENT.
060 0603713N OCEAN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY 9,647 9,647
DEVELOPMENT.
061 0603721N ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION......... 22,829 22,829
062 0603724N NAVY ENERGY PROGRAM.............. 46,577 56,577
................................. Advanced Battery Technologies [10,000]
063 0603725N FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT........... 10,925 10,925
064 0603734N CHALK CORAL...................... 414,282 414,282
065 0603739N NAVY LOGISTIC PRODUCTIVITY....... 1,016 1,016
066 0603746N RETRACT MAPLE.................... 647,914 647,914
067 0603748N LINK PLUMERIA.................... 376,672 376,672
068 0603751N RETRACT ELM...................... 106,810 106,810
069 0603764M LINK EVERGREEN................... 529,550 529,550
070 0603790N NATO RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.... 5,234 5,234
071 0603795N LAND ATTACK TECHNOLOGY........... 1,056 1,056
072 0603851M JOINT NON-LETHAL WEAPONS TESTING. 9,832 9,832
073 0603860N JOINT PRECISION APPROACH AND 41,978 41,978
LANDING SYSTEMS--DEM/VAL.
076 0604025M RAPID DEFENSE EXPERIMENTATION 99 99
RESERVE (RDER).
077 0604027N DIGITAL WARFARE OFFICE........... 151,271 151,271
078 0604028N SMALL AND MEDIUM UNMANNED 4,855 4,855
UNDERSEA VEHICLES.
079 0604029N UNMANNED UNDERSEA VEHICLE CORE 47,106 47,106
TECHNOLOGIES.
082 0604112N GERALD R. FORD CLASS NUCLEAR 112,704 112,704
AIRCRAFT CARRIER (CVN 78--80).
083 0604127N SURFACE MINE COUNTERMEASURES..... 18,504 18,504
084 0604272N TACTICAL AIR DIRECTIONAL INFRARED 14,387 14,387
COUNTERMEASURES (TADIRCM).
085 0604286N NAVY ADVANCED MANUFACTURING...... 10,585 10,585
086 0604289M NEXT GENERATION LOGISTICS........ 2,722 2,722
087 0604292N FUTURE VERTICAL LIFT (MARITIME 7,125 7,125
STRIKE).
088 0604295M MARINE AVIATION DEMONSTRATION/ 38,873 35,073
VALIDATION.
................................. Program decrease............. [-3,800]
089 0604320M RAPID TECHNOLOGY CAPABILITY 16,316 16,316
PROTOTYPE.
090 0604454N LX (R)........................... 26,709 16,709
................................. Program decrease............. [-10,000]
091 0604536N ADVANCED UNDERSEA PROTOTYPING.... 143,943 143,943
092 0604636N COUNTER UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS 16,689 16,689
(C-UAS).
093 0604659N PRECISION STRIKE WEAPONS 110,072 235,072
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.
................................. Emerging Hypersonic [25,000]
Capabilities (USA, USN).
................................. Navy MACE.................... [100,000]
094 0604707N SPACE AND ELECTRONIC WARFARE 6,866 6,866
(SEW) ARCHITECTURE/ENGINEERING
SUPPORT.
095 0604786N OFFENSIVE ANTI-SURFACE WARFARE 225,773 225,773
WEAPON DEVELOPMENT.
097 0605513N UNMANNED SURFACE VEHICLE ENABLING 3,712 3,712
CAPABILITIES.
098 0605514M GROUND BASED ANTI-SHIP MISSILE... 29,004 29,004
100 0605518N CONVENTIONAL PROMPT STRIKE (CPS). 798,337 798,337
101 0105519N NUCLEAR-ARMED SEA-LAUNCHED CRUISE 210,000
MISSILE (SLCM-N) SUPPORT.
................................. Restoration of full funding [210,000]
for Nuclear-Armed Sea-
Launched Cruise Missile.
102 0207147M COLLABORATIVE COMBAT AIRCRAFT.... 58,000 58,000
103 0303260N DEFENSE MILITARY DECEPTION 1,980 1,980
INITIATIVE.
104 0303354N ASW SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT--MIP..... 3,864 3,864
105 0304240M ADVANCED TACTICAL UNMANNED 2,822 2,822
AIRCRAFT SYSTEM.
106 0304270N ELECTRONIC WARFARE DEVELOPMENT-- 1,278 1,278
MIP.
107 0304797N UNDERSEA ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE / 29,308 29,308
MACHINE LEARNING (AI/ML).
................................. SUBTOTAL ADVANCED COMPONENT 7,454,345 7,641,343
DEVELOPMENT AND PROTOTYPES.
.................................
................................. SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND
DEMONSTRATION
108 0603208N TRAINING SYSTEM AIRCRAFT......... 15,101 15,101
109 0604038N MARITIME TARGETING CELL.......... 147,802 147,802
111 0604212N OTHER HELO DEVELOPMENT........... 987 987
113 0604215N STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT............ 4,540 4,540
114 0604216N MULTI-MISSION HELICOPTER UPGRADE 64,838 64,838
DEVELOPMENT.
116 0604230N WARFARE SUPPORT SYSTEM........... 15,778 15,778
117 0604231N COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEMS...... 64,547 64,547
118 0604234N ADVANCED HAWKEYE................. 350,324 350,324
119 0604245M H-1 UPGRADES..................... 62,240 62,240
120 0604261N ACOUSTIC SEARCH SENSORS.......... 52,549 52,549
121 0604262N V-22............................. 124,958 124,958
122 0604264N AIR CREW SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT..... 44,297 39,897
................................. Program decrease............. [-4,400]
123 0604269N EA-18............................ 184,921 184,921
124 0604270N ELECTRONIC WARFARE DEVELOPMENT... 185,606 155,606
................................. Program decrease............. [-30,000]
125 0604273M EXECUTIVE HELO DEVELOPMENT....... 74,980 74,980
126 0604274N NEXT GENERATION JAMMER (NGJ)..... 64,167 64,167
127 0604280N JOINT TACTICAL RADIO SYSTEM--NAVY 289,345 289,345
(JTRS-NAVY).
128 0604282N NEXT GENERATION JAMMER (NGJ) 228,256 228,256
INCREMENT II.
129 0604307N SURFACE COMBATANT COMBAT SYSTEM 432,981 432,981
ENGINEERING.
130 0604329N SMALL DIAMETER BOMB (SDB)........ 23,836 23,836
131 0604366N STANDARD MISSILE IMPROVEMENTS.... 412,964 362,964
................................. Program decrease............. [-50,000]
132 0604373N AIRBORNE MCM..................... 8,372 8,372
133 0604378N NAVAL INTEGRATED FIRE CONTROL-- 39,878 39,878
COUNTER AIR SYSTEMS ENGINEERING.
135 0604501N ADVANCED ABOVE WATER SENSORS..... 67,881 67,881
136 0604503N SUBMARINE SWFTS MODERNIZATION.... 204,158 204,158
137 0604504N AIR CONTROL...................... 23,930 23,930
138 0604512N SHIPBOARD AVIATION SYSTEMS....... 33,704 13,704
................................. Program decrease............. [-20,000]
139 0604516N SHIP SURVIVABILITY............... 4,364 4,364
141 0604522N AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE RADAR 74,937 74,937
(AMDR) SYSTEM.
142 0604530N ADVANCED ARRESTING GEAR (AAG).... 32,037 32,037
143 0604558N NEW DESIGN SSN................... 247,293 247,293
145 0604567N SHIP CONTRACT DESIGN/ LIVE FIRE 28,400 28,400
T&E.
146 0604574N NAVY TACTICAL COMPUTER RESOURCES. 3,552 3,552
147 0604601N MINE DEVELOPMENT................. 130 130
148 0604610N LIGHTWEIGHT TORPEDO DEVELOPMENT.. 12,565 12,565
149 0604654N JOINT SERVICE EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE 8,740 8,740
DEVELOPMENT.
150 0604657M USMC GROUND COMBAT/SUPPORTING 17,377 17,377
ARMS SYSTEMS--ENG DEV.
151 0604703N PERSONNEL, TRAINING, SIMULATION, 6,703 6,703
AND HUMAN FACTORS.
152 0604727N JOINT STANDOFF WEAPON SYSTEMS.... 895 895
153 0604755N SHIP SELF DEFENSE (DETECT & 167,711 167,711
CONTROL).
154 0604756N SHIP SELF DEFENSE (ENGAGE: HARD 145,007 145,007
KILL).
155 0604757N SHIP SELF DEFENSE (ENGAGE: SOFT 232,368 217,368
KILL/EW).
................................. Program decrease............. [-15,000]
156 0604761N INTELLIGENCE ENGINEERING......... 7,023 7,023
157 0604771N MEDICAL DEVELOPMENT.............. 7,629 7,629
158 0604777N NAVIGATION/ID SYSTEM............. 3,724 3,724
159 0604850N SSN(X)........................... 365,987 365,987
160 0605013M INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 16,000 16,000
DEVELOPMENT.
161 0605013N INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 192,784 192,784
DEVELOPMENT.
162 0605024N ANTI-TAMPER TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT... 3,428 3,428
163 0605180N TACAMO MODERNIZATION............. 1,243,978 1,203,978
................................. Program decrease............. [-40,000]
164 0605212M CH-53K RDTE...................... 135,432 135,432
165 0605215N MISSION PLANNING................. 120,255 120,255
166 0605217N COMMON AVIONICS.................. 67,944 67,944
167 0605220N SHIP TO SHORE CONNECTOR (SSC).... 7,267 7,267
168 0605285N NEXT GENERATION FIGHTER.......... 74,320 74,320
170 0605414N UNMANNED CARRIER AVIATION (UCA).. 305,487 305,487
171 0605450M JOINT AIR-TO-GROUND MISSILE 59,077 59,077
(JAGM).
172 0605500N MULTI-MISSION MARITIME AIRCRAFT 41,129 41,129
(MMA).
173 0605504N MULTI-MISSION MARITIME (MMA) 103,397 103,397
INCREMENT III.
174 0605516N LONG RANGE FIRES................. 138,443 138,443
175 0605611M MARINE CORPS ASSAULT VEHICLES 44,644 44,644
SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT &
DEMONSTRATION.
176 0605813M JOINT LIGHT TACTICAL VEHICLE 6,984 6,984
(JLTV) SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT &
DEMONSTRATION.
177 0204202N DESTROYERS GUIDED MISSILE (DDG- 58,817 58,817
1000).
178 0301377N COUNTERING ADVANCED CONVENTIONAL 16,906 16,906
WEAPONS (CACW).
179 0302315N NON-KINETIC COUNTERMEASURE 23,818 23,818
SUPPORT.
183 0304785N ISR & INFO OPERATIONS............ 170,567 170,567
185 0306250M CYBER OPERATIONS TECHNOLOGY 11,936 11,936
DEVELOPMENT.
................................. SUBTOTAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT 7,431,995 7,272,595
AND DEMONSTRATION.
.................................
................................. MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
186 0604256N THREAT SIMULATOR DEVELOPMENT..... 25,133 25,133
187 0604258N TARGET SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT....... 14,191 14,191
188 0604759N MAJOR T&E INVESTMENT............. 61,946 61,946
189 0605152N STUDIES AND ANALYSIS SUPPORT-- 3,596 3,596
NAVY.
190 0605154N CENTER FOR NAVAL ANALYSES........ 31,695 31,695
193 0605853N MANAGEMENT, TECHNICAL & 133,538 133,538
INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT.
194 0605856N STRATEGIC TECHNICAL SUPPORT...... 3,709 3,709
195 0605863N RDT&E SHIP AND AIRCRAFT SUPPORT.. 151,479 151,479
196 0605864N TEST AND EVALUATION SUPPORT...... 463,725 447,924
................................. Program decrease............. [-15,801]
197 0605865N OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION 30,880 30,880
CAPABILITY.
198 0605866N NAVY SPACE AND ELECTRONIC WARFARE 22,563 22,563
(SEW) SUPPORT.
199 0605867N SEW SURVEILLANCE/RECONNAISSANCE 7,325 7,325
SUPPORT.
200 0605873M MARINE CORPS PROGRAM WIDE SUPPORT 28,816 28,816
201 0605898N MANAGEMENT HQ--R&D............... 42,751 42,751
202 0606295M MARINE AVIATION DEVELOPMENTAL 4,732 4,732
MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT.
203 0606355N WARFARE INNOVATION MANAGEMENT.... 37,551 37,551
204 0305327N INSIDER THREAT................... 2,653 2,653
205 0902498N MANAGEMENT HEADQUARTERS 2,041 2,041
(DEPARTMENTAL SUPPORT
ACTIVITIES).
................................. SUBTOTAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT... 1,068,324 1,052,523
.................................
................................. OPERATIONAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
208 0604840M F-35 C2D2........................ 494,034 444,634
................................. Block 4 Delays............... [-49,400]
209 0604840N F-35 C2D2........................ 475,710 428,110
................................. Block 4 Delays............... [-47,600]
210 0605520M MARINE CORPS AIR DEFENSE WEAPONS 56,140 56,140
SYSTEMS.
211 0607658N COOPERATIVE ENGAGEMENT CAPABILITY 136,436 136,436
(CEC).
212 0101221N STRATEGIC SUB & WEAPONS SYSTEM 807,099 807,099
SUPPORT.
213 0101224N SSBN SECURITY TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM. 63,252 63,252
214 0101226N SUBMARINE ACOUSTIC WARFARE 56,401 56,401
DEVELOPMENT.
215 0101402N NAVY STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS.... 52,404 52,404
216 0204136N F/A-18 SQUADRONS................. 369,863 369,863
218 0204229N TOMAHAWK AND TOMAHAWK MISSION 151,177 151,177
PLANNING CENTER (TMPC).
219 0204311N INTEGRATED SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM... 71,800 71,800
220 0204313N SHIP-TOWED ARRAY SURVEILLANCE 1,990 1,990
SYSTEMS.
222 0204460M GROUND/AIR TASK ORIENTED RADAR (G/ 32,045 32,045
ATOR).
223 0204571N CONSOLIDATED TRAINING SYSTEMS 199,067 199,067
DEVELOPMENT.
224 0204575N ELECTRONIC WARFARE (EW) READINESS 115,834 115,834
SUPPORT.
225 0205601N ANTI-RADIATION MISSILE 33,659 33,659
IMPROVEMENT.
227 0205632N MK-48 ADCAP...................... 84,338 84,338
228 0205633N AVIATION IMPROVEMENTS............ 127,421 123,721
................................. Autonomous airfield FOD [9,000]
sweeping systems.
................................. Program decrease............. [-12,700]
229 0205675N OPERATIONAL NUCLEAR POWER SYSTEMS 209,200 209,200
230 0206313M MARINE CORPS COMMUNICATIONS 125,488 128,488
SYSTEMS.
................................. Hydrogen Fuel Cell for small- [3,000]
UAS.
231 0206335M COMMON AVIATION COMMAND AND 17,813 17,813
CONTROL SYSTEM (CAC2S).
232 0206623M MARINE CORPS GROUND COMBAT/ 70,139 70,139
SUPPORTING ARMS SYSTEMS.
233 0206624M MARINE CORPS COMBAT SERVICES 20,419 20,419
SUPPORT.
234 0206625M USMC INTELLIGENCE/ELECTRONIC 34,289 34,289
WARFARE SYSTEMS.
236 0207161N TACTICAL AIM MISSILES............ 34,650 34,650
237 0207163N ADVANCED MEDIUM RANGE AIR-TO-AIR 26,286 26,286
MISSILE (AMRAAM).
238 0208043N PLANNING AND DECISION AID SYSTEM 3,572 3,572
(PDAS).
242 0303138N AFLOAT NETWORKS.................. 70,742 70,742
243 0303140N INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY 64,147 64,147
PROGRAM.
244 0305192N MILITARY INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM 3,311 3,311
(MIP) ACTIVITIES.
247 0305208M DISTRIBUTED COMMON GROUND/SURFACE 61,238 61,238
SYSTEMS.
248 0305220N MQ-4C TRITON..................... 14,421 14,421
250 0305232M RQ-11 UAV........................ 1,063 7,063
................................. Maritimization of the Long- [6,000]
Range Long-Endurance (LR/LE)
SUAS.
252 0305241N MULTI-INTELLIGENCE SENSOR 41,414 41,414
DEVELOPMENT.
253 0305242M UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS (UAS) 9,157 9,157
PAYLOADS (MIP).
255 0305421N MQ-4C TRITON MODERNIZATION....... 361,943 361,943
256 0307577N INTELLIGENCE MISSION DATA (IMD).. 803 803
257 0308601N MODELING AND SIMULATION SUPPORT.. 12,389 12,389
258 0702207N DEPOT MAINTENANCE (NON-IF)....... 23,372 23,372
259 0708730N MARITIME TECHNOLOGY (MARITECH)... 3,600 3,600
259A 9999999999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.............. 2,554,769 2,554,769
................................. SUBTOTAL OPERATIONAL SYSTEM 7,092,895 7,001,195
DEVELOPMENT.
.................................
................................. SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
PILOT PROGRAMS
260 0608013N RISK MANAGEMENT INFORMATION-- 13,341 13,341
SOFTWARE PILOT PROGRAM.
261 0608231N MARITIME TACTICAL COMMAND AND 12,520 12,520
CONTROL (MTC2)--SOFTWARE PILOT
PROGRAM.
................................. SUBTOTAL SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL 25,861 25,861
TECHNOLOGY PILOT PROGRAMS.
.................................
................................. TOTAL RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, 25,708,049 25,732,646
TEST AND EVALUATION, NAVY.
.................................
................................. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST AND
EVALUATION, AIR FORCE
................................. BASIC RESEARCH
001 0601102F DEFENSE RESEARCH SCIENCES........ 302,716 322,716
................................. Material Flexibility and New [20,000]
Applications in Quantum
Electronics Research.
002 0601103F UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INITIATIVES.. 94,121 94,121
................................. SUBTOTAL BASIC RESEARCH....... 396,837 416,837
.................................
................................. APPLIED RESEARCH
003 0602020F FUTURE AF CAPABILITIES APPLIED 78,214 78,214
RESEARCH.
004 0602022F UNIVERSITY AFFILIATED RESEARCH 6,294 6,294
CENTER (UARC)--TACTICAL AUTONOMY.
005 0602102F MATERIALS........................ 147,422 172,422
................................. Advanced Aerospace Materials. [2,500]
................................. Advanced Composites in [10,000]
Hypersonics & Attritable
Aircraft Research.
................................. Advanced materials science [10,000]
for manufacturing research.
................................. Metals Affordability [2,500]
Iniatitive.
007 0602202F HUMAN EFFECTIVENESS APPLIED 133,928 133,928
RESEARCH.
008 0602203F AEROSPACE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES... 321,059 338,559
................................. Computational Methods and [5,000]
Hardware Validation of UAVs.
................................. High Mach Turbine Engine..... [10,000]
................................. Integrated hypersonic [2,500]
propulsion technology
maturation.
009 0602204F AEROSPACE SENSORS................ 199,120 199,120
011 0602298F SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 10,813 10,813
MANAGEMENT-- MAJOR HEADQUARTERS
ACTIVITIES.
012 0602336F NUCLEAR DELIVERY SYSTEMS TECH 4,969 4,969
EXPLORATION.
013 0602602F CONVENTIONAL MUNITIONS........... 125,102 125,102
014 0602605F DIRECTED ENERGY TECHNOLOGY....... 92,331 92,331
015 0602788F DOMINANT INFORMATION SCIENCES AND 187,036 224,536
METHODS.
................................. Agile, Assured, and [5,000]
Autonomous Battle Management
Network and Readiness
Accelerator (3A-BMN).
................................. Counter UAS advanced [5,000]
detection systems pilot
program.
................................. Dependable AI for National [15,000]
Security.
................................. Distributed Quantum [10,000]
Networking Testbed and
Quantum Cloud Computing
Environment.
................................. Photonic Quantum Computing... [2,500]
................................. SUBTOTAL APPLIED RESEARCH..... 1,306,288 1,386,288
.................................
................................. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
016 0603032F FUTURE AF INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY 268,754 268,754
DEMOS.
017 0603112F ADVANCED MATERIALS FOR WEAPON 31,021 33,521
SYSTEMS.
................................. Tier 2.5 LO Platform [2,500]
Inspection System.
018 0603199F SUSTAINMENT SCIENCE AND 12,915 12,915
TECHNOLOGY (S&T).
019 0603203F ADVANCED AEROSPACE SENSORS....... 69,652 69,652
020 0603211F AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY DEV/DEMO.... 102,125 194,625
................................. Hybrid-Electric Propulsion [90,000]
Combat Ready Airman (CRA)
Flight Demonstrator.
................................. Multi-role CCA propulsion.... [2,500]
023 0603273F SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FOR NUCLEAR 128,407 128,407
RE-ENTRY SYSTEMS.
025 0603456F HUMAN EFFECTIVENESS ADVANCED 19,790 19,790
TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
026 0603601F CONVENTIONAL WEAPONS TECHNOLOGY.. 99,263 99,263
027 0603605F ADVANCED WEAPONS TECHNOLOGY...... 4,434 4,434
028 0603680F MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM. 38,891 42,891
................................. Additive Manufacturing for [4,000]
Engineer Components.
029 0603788F BATTLESPACE KNOWLEDGE DEVELOPMENT 30,812 30,812
AND DEMONSTRATION.
030 0604776F DEPLOYMENT & DISTRIBUTION 28,316 28,316
ENTERPRISE R&D.
................................. SUBTOTAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 834,380 933,380
DEVELOPMENT.
.................................
................................. ADVANCED COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT
AND PROTOTYPES
032 0603260F INTELLIGENCE ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT 3,901 3,901
033 0603742F COMBAT IDENTIFICATION TECHNOLOGY. 25,172 25,172
034 0603790F NATO RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.... 4,595 4,595
035 0603851F INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC 90,096 90,096
MISSILE--DEM/VAL.
036 0604001F NC3 ADVANCED CONCEPTS............ 15,910 15,910
037 0604003F ADVANCED BATTLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 1,040,475 1,022,475
(ABMS).
................................. Program decrease............. [-18,000]
039 0604005F NC3 COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT & 67,081 67,081
PROTOTYPING.
040 0604007F E-7.............................. 199,676 846,676
................................. E-7 continued development and [647,000]
procurement.
041 0604009F AFWERX........................... 18,499 18,499
042 0604010F NEXT GENERATION ADAPTIVE 330,270 330,270
PROPULSION.
043 0604015F LONG RANGE STRIKE--BOMBER........ 2,347,225 2,347,225
047 0604183F HYPERSONICS PROTOTYPING-- 802,810 802,810
HYPERSONIC ATTACK CRUISE MISSILE
(HACM).
049 0604257F ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY AND SENSORS.. 40,779 40,779
052 0604317F TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER.............. 3,558 3,558
053 0604327F HARD AND DEEPLY BURIED TARGET 144,143 144,143
DEFEAT SYSTEM (HDBTDS) PROGRAM.
054 0604336F NUCLEAR DELIVERY SYSTEMS 56,926 56,926
PROTOTYPING.
055 0604414F CYBER RESILIENCY OF WEAPON 46,148 46,148
SYSTEMS-ACS.
056 0604609F REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS & CONCEPT 22,754 22,754
MATURATION.
057 0604668F JOINT TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT 129,626 129,626
SYSTEM (JTMS).
058 0604776F DEPLOYMENT & DISTRIBUTION 4,996 4,996
ENTERPRISE R&D.
059 0604858F TECH TRANSITION PROGRAM.......... 134,833 121,433
................................. Program decrease............. [-13,400]
060 0604860F OPERATIONAL ENERGY AND 49,460 59,460
INSTALLATION RESILIENCE.
................................. Operational energy program [10,000]
increase.
061 0605057F NEXT GENERATION AIR-REFUELING 12,960 12,960
SYSTEM.
063 0606004F NUCLEAR ENTERPRISE RESEARCH & 1,097 1,097
DEVELOPMENT.
064 0606005F DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OFFICE.... 15,997 30,997
................................. Adaptive Threat Modeling Lab. [15,000]
066 0207147F COLLABORATIVE COMBAT AIRCRAFT.... 111,365 111,365
067 0207179F AUTONOMOUS COLLABORATIVE 62,019 62,019
PLATFORMS.
068 0207420F COMBAT IDENTIFICATION............ 1,713 1,713
071 0207455F THREE DIMENSIONAL LONG-RANGE 17,344 17,344
RADAR (3DELRR).
072 0207522F AIRBASE AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS 15,785 15,785
(ABADS).
073 0207606F JOINT SIMULATION ENVIRONMENT 260,667 260,667
(JSE).
074 0208030F WAR RESERVE MATERIEL--AMMUNITION. 9,865 9,865
075 0303010F AF ISR DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE.... 24,817 24,817
076 0305236F COMMON DATA LINK EXECUTIVE AGENT 32,511 32,511
(CDL EA).
077 0305601F MISSION PARTNER ENVIRONMENTS..... 14,956 14,956
078 0701200F ENTERPRISE SELECT CLASS II....... 1,000 1,000
079 0708051F RAPID SUSTAINMENT MODERNIZATION 32,666 62,666
(RSM).
................................. B-21 Additive Manufacturing.. [15,000]
................................. Condition Based Predictive [15,000]
Maintenance.
080 0808736F SPECIAL VICTIM ACCOUNTABILITY AND 1,997 1,997
INVESTIGATION.
081 0808737F INTEGRATED PRIMARY PREVENTION.... 5,167 5,167
082 0901410F CONTRACTING INFORMATION 29,277 29,277
TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM.
083 1206415F U.S. SPACE COMMAND RESEARCH AND 36,913 36,913
DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT.
................................. SUBTOTAL ADVANCED COMPONENT 6,267,049 6,937,649
DEVELOPMENT AND PROTOTYPES.
.................................
................................. SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND
DEMONSTRATION
084 0604200F FUTURE ADVANCED WEAPON ANALYSIS & 36,125 36,125
PROGRAMS.
085 0604201F PNT RESILIENCY, MODS, AND 125,663 125,663
IMPROVEMENTS.
086 0604222F NUCLEAR WEAPONS SUPPORT.......... 79,312 79,312
087 0604270F ELECTRONIC WARFARE DEVELOPMENT... 17,013 17,013
088 0604281F TACTICAL DATA NETWORKS ENTERPRISE 77,170 77,170
089 0604287F PHYSICAL SECURITY EQUIPMENT...... 10,589 10,589
090 0604288F SURVIVABLE AIRBORNE OPERATIONS 1,826,328 1,826,328
CENTER (SAOC).
091 0604602F ARMAMENT/ORDNANCE DEVELOPMENT.... 7,253 7,253
092 0604604F SUBMUNITIONS..................... 3,502 3,502
093 0604617F AGILE COMBAT SUPPORT............. 23,474 23,474
094 0604706F LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS............. 20,542 20,542
095 0604735F COMBAT TRAINING RANGES........... 139,499 145,499
................................. Innovative Targeting Systems [6,000]
Technology.
096 0604932F LONG RANGE STANDOFF WEAPON....... 606,955 606,955
097 0604933F ICBM FUZE MODERNIZATION.......... 3,252 3,252
100 0605056F OPEN ARCHITECTURE MANAGEMENT..... 44,150 44,150
101 0605223F ADVANCED PILOT TRAINING.......... 172,378 172,378
103 0605238F GROUND BASED STRATEGIC DETERRENT 2,647,563 3,847,563
EMD.
................................. Restoration of full funding [1,200,000]
for Sentinel ICBM program EMD.
104 0605296F MICROELECTRONICS SECURE ENCLAVE.. 104,990 104,990
106 0207039F COGNITIVE ELECTROMAGNETIC WARFARE 44,267 44,267
107 0207110F F-47............................. 2,579,362 2,579,362
109 0207279F ISOLATED PERSONNEL SURVIVABILITY 99,248 99,248
AND RECOVERY.
110 0207328F STAND IN ATTACK WEAPON........... 255,336 255,336
111 0207407F ELECTROMAGNETIC BATTLE MANAGEMENT 20,439 20,439
(EMBM).
112 0207701F FULL COMBAT MISSION TRAINING..... 12,898 12,898
114 0303008F SATURN........................... 4,985 4,985
117 0305155F THEATER NUCLEAR WEAPON STORAGE & 19,875 19,875
SECURITY SYSTEM.
120 0401221F KC-46A TANKER SQUADRONS.......... 145,434 118,535
................................. Program delay................ [-26,899]
121 0401319F VC-25B........................... 602,318 602,318
122 0701212F AUTOMATED TEST SYSTEMS........... 30,341 30,341
123 0804772F TRAINING DEVELOPMENTS............ 5,067 8,267
................................. Competency Based Adaptive [3,200]
Learning.
................................. SUBTOTAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT 9,765,328 10,947,629
AND DEMONSTRATION.
.................................
................................. MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
125 0604256F THREAT SIMULATOR DEVELOPMENT..... 41,125 41,125
126 0604759F MAJOR T&E INVESTMENT............. 156,915 156,915
127 0605101F RAND PROJECT AIR FORCE........... 32,405 26,005
................................. Program decrease............. [-6,400]
129 0605712F INITIAL OPERATIONAL TEST & 13,872 13,872
EVALUATION.
130 0605807F TEST AND EVALUATION SUPPORT...... 1,098,871 1,091,571
................................. Hypersonic Digital Model [6,400]
Upgrades.
................................. Program decrease............. [-13,700]
133 0605829F ACQ WORKFORCE- CYBER, NETWORK, & 435,918 435,918
BUS SYS.
134 0605831F ACQ WORKFORCE- CAPABILITY 1,153,165 1,153,165
INTEGRATION.
136 0605833F ACQ WORKFORCE- NUCLEAR SYSTEMS... 368,881 368,881
137 0605898F MANAGEMENT HQ--R&D............... 5,960 5,960
138 0605976F FACILITIES RESTORATION AND 217,761 217,761
MODERNIZATION--TEST AND
EVALUATION SUPPORT.
139 0605978F FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT--TEST AND 91,969 91,969
EVALUATION SUPPORT.
140 0606017F REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS AND 28,157 23,857
MATURATION.
................................. Program decrease............. [-4,300]
141 0606398F MANAGEMENT HQ--T&E............... 7,417 7,417
142 0208201F OFFENSIVE SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT 4,985 4,985
SYSTEMS (SUAS).
143 0303255F COMMAND, CONTROL, COMMUNICATION, 15,662 41,662
AND COMPUTERS (C4)--STRATCOM.
................................. NC3 network sensor [11,000]
demonstration.
................................. NC3 REACH.................... [15,000]
144 0308602F ENTEPRISE INFORMATION SERVICES 101,779 101,779
(EIS).
145 0702806F ACQUISITION AND MANAGEMENT 22,670 13,270
SUPPORT.
................................. Program decrease............. [-9,400]
146 0804776F ADVANCED DISTRIBUTED LEARNING.... 1,698 1,698
148 1001004F INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES......... 4,430 4,430
................................. SUBTOTAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT... 3,803,640 3,802,240
.................................
................................. OPERATIONAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
149 0604233F SPECIALIZED UNDERGRADUATE FLIGHT 66,200 66,200
TRAINING.
150 0604283F BATTLE MGMT COM & CTRL SENSOR 17,353 17,353
DEVELOPMENT.
153 0604840F F-35 C2D2........................ 1,182,094 979,394
................................. Block 4 Delays............... [-208,700]
................................. Power Thermal Management [6,000]
Systems Analysis.
154 0605018F AF INTEGRATED PERSONNEL AND PAY 64,050 64,050
SYSTEM (AF-IPPS).
155 0605024F ANTI-TAMPER TECHNOLOGY EXECUTIVE 62,965 62,965
AGENCY.
157 0605229F HH-60W........................... 43,579 43,579
158 0605278F HC/MC-130 RECAP RDT&E............ 50,845 50,845
159 0606018F NC3 INTEGRATION.................. 40,066 40,066
160 0101113F B-52 SQUADRONS................... 931,164 931,164
161 0101122F AIR-LAUNCHED CRUISE MISSILE 555 555
(ALCM).
162 0101126F B-1B SQUADRONS................... 116,589 116,589
163 0101127F B-2 SQUADRONS.................... 12,519 12,519
164 0101213F MINUTEMAN SQUADRONS.............. 106,032 106,032
165 0101316F WORLDWIDE JOINT STRATEGIC 24,081 24,081
COMMUNICATIONS.
166 0101318F SERVICE SUPPORT TO STRATCOM-- 6,928 6,928
GLOBAL STRIKE.
167 0101328F ICBM REENTRY VEHICLES............ 259,605 259,605
169 0102110F MH-139A.......................... 5,982 5,982
170 0102326F REGION/SECTOR OPERATION CONTROL 726 726
CENTER MODERNIZATION PROGRAM.
171 0102417F OVER-THE-HORIZON BACKSCATTER 132,097 132,097
RADAR.
172 0202834F VEHICLES AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT-- 744 744
GENERAL.
173 0205219F MQ-9 UAV......................... 26,689 26,689
174 0205671F JOINT COUNTER RCIED ELECTRONIC 3,424 3,424
WARFARE.
176 0207133F F-16 SQUADRONS................... 216,638 216,638
177 0207134F F-15E SQUADRONS.................. 233,018 233,018
178 0207136F MANNED DESTRUCTIVE SUPPRESSION... 17,680 17,680
179 0207138F F-22A SQUADRONS.................. 852,332 852,332
180 0207142F F-35 SQUADRONS................... 48,446 48,446
181 0207146F F-15EX........................... 78,345 78,345
182 0207161F TACTICAL AIM MISSILES............ 86,549 86,549
183 0207163F ADVANCED MEDIUM RANGE AIR-TO-AIR 51,242 51,242
MISSILE (AMRAAM).
184 0207172F JOINT ADVANCED TACTICAL MISSILE 425,029 425,029
(JATM).
186 0207238F E-11A............................ 15,244 15,244
188 0207247F AF TENCAP........................ 52,492 52,492
189 0207249F PRECISION ATTACK SYSTEMS 13,613 13,613
PROCUREMENT.
191 0207268F AIRCRAFT ENGINE COMPONENT 52,734 52,734
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
192 0207325F JOINT AIR-TO-SURFACE STANDOFF 232,252 232,252
MISSILE (JASSM).
193 0207327F SMALL DIAMETER BOMB (SDB)........ 24,810 24,810
194 0207410F AIR & SPACE OPERATIONS CENTER 113,086 101,786
(AOC).
................................. Program decrease............. [-11,300]
195 0207412F CONTROL AND REPORTING CENTER 17,569 17,569
(CRC).
198 0207431F COMBAT AIR INTELLIGENCE SYSTEM 33,601 33,601
ACTIVITIES.
199 0207438F THEATER BATTLE MANAGEMENT (TBM) 6,787 6,787
C4I.
200 0207439F ELECTROMAGNETIC WARFARE INT 60,072 60,072
REPROG (EWIR).
202 0207452F DCAPES........................... 8,507 8,507
203 0207457F AIR FORCE SPECIAL WARFARE 27,526 27,526
(SPECWAR).
204 0207521F AIR FORCE CALIBRATION PROGRAMS... 2,273 2,273
206 0207590F SEEK EAGLE....................... 33,707 33,707
208 0207611F READINESS DECISION SUPPORT 8,880 8,880
ENTERPRISE.
209 0207697F DISTRIBUTED TRAINING AND 4,399 4,399
EXERCISES.
210 0207701F FULL COMBAT MISSION TRAINING..... 8,096 8,096
211 0208006F MISSION PLANNING SYSTEMS......... 138,745 124,945
................................. Program decrease............. [-13,800]
212 0208007F TACTICAL DECEPTION............... 13,711 13,711
213 0208087F DISTRIBUTED CYBER WARFARE 31,197 31,197
OPERATIONS.
214 0208088F AF DEFENSIVE CYBERSPACE 95,034 95,034
OPERATIONS.
218 0208288F INTEL DATA APPLICATIONS.......... 1,012 1,012
219 0301025F GEOBASE.......................... 999 999
220 0301113F CYBER SECURITY INTELLIGENCE 14,749 14,749
SUPPORT.
226 0301377F COUNTERING ADVANCED CONVENTIONAL 1,117 1,117
WEAPONS (CACW).
228 0301401F AF MULTI-DOMAIN NON-TRADITIONAL 2,987 2,987
ISR BATTLESPACE AWARENESS.
229 0302015F E-4B NATIONAL AIRBORNE OPERATIONS 54,457 54,457
CENTER (NAOC).
230 0302315F NON-KINETIC COUNTERMEASURE 7,006 7,006
SUPPORT.
232 0303089F CYBERSPACE AND DODIN OPERATIONS.. 10,080 10,080
233 0303131F MINIMUM ESSENTIAL EMERGENCY 99,599 99,599
COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK (MEECN).
234 0303133F HIGH FREQUENCY RADIO SYSTEMS..... 19,955 19,955
235 0303140F INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY 98,414 98,414
PROGRAM.
236 0303248F ALL DOMAIN COMMON PLATFORM....... 76,642 76,642
237 0303260F JOINT MILITARY DECEPTION 356 356
INITIATIVE.
238 0304100F STRATEGIC MISSION PLANNING & 75,164 75,164
EXECUTION SYSTEM (SMPES).
239 0304109F THRESHER......................... 105 105
242 0304260F AIRBORNE SIGINT ENTERPRISE....... 90,650 90,650
243 0304310F COMMERCIAL ECONOMIC ANALYSIS..... 4,127 4,127
247 0305020F CCMD INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION 1,547 1,547
TECHNOLOGY.
248 0305022F ISR MODERNIZATION & AUTOMATION 22,237 22,237
DVMT (IMAD).
249 0305099F GLOBAL AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT 4,257 4,257
(GATM).
250 0305103F CYBER SECURITY INITIATIVE........ 310 310
251 0305111F WEATHER SERVICE.................. 30,509 30,509
252 0305114F AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL, APPROACH, 17,259 17,259
AND LANDING SYSTEM (ATCALS).
253 0305116F AERIAL TARGETS................... 5,081 5,081
256 0305128F SECURITY AND INVESTIGATIVE 8,964 8,964
ACTIVITIES.
257 0305146F DEFENSE JOINT COUNTERINTELLIGENCE 6,524 6,524
ACTIVITIES.
258 0305158F TACTICAL TERMINAL................ 1,099 1,099
259 0305179F INTEGRATED BROADCAST SERVICE 19,085 19,085
(IBS).
261 0305206F AIRBORNE RECONNAISSANCE SYSTEMS.. 25,432 25,432
262 0305207F MANNED RECONNAISSANCE SYSTEMS.... 16,643 16,643
263 0305208F DISTRIBUTED COMMON GROUND/SURFACE 79,033 79,033
SYSTEMS.
265 0305221F NETWORK-CENTRIC COLLABORATIVE 12,019 12,019
TARGETING.
266 0305238F NATO AGS......................... 816 816
267 0305240F ISR TRANSPORT AND PROCESSING..... 32,578 32,578
268 0305249F AF JWICS ENTERPRISE.............. 21,097 21,097
269 0305600F INTERNATIONAL INTELLIGENCE 18,946 18,946
TECHNOLOGY AND ARCHITECTURES.
270 0305836F C2IMERA.......................... 13,867 13,867
272 0305903F COCOM MOBILE COMMAND AND CONTROL 3,988 3,988
CENTERS (MCCCS).
273 0305984F PERSONNEL RECOVERY COMMAND & CTRL 2,891 2,891
(PRC2).
274 0307577F INTELLIGENCE MISSION DATA (IMD).. 3,000 3,000
276 0401119F C-5 AIRLIFT SQUADRONS (IF)....... 33,713 33,713
277 0401130F C-17 AIRCRAFT (IF)............... 76,514 104,514
................................. Program increase............. [28,000]
278 0401132F C-130J PROGRAM................... 31,354 31,354
279 0401134F LARGE AIRCRAFT IR COUNTERMEASURES 52,928 52,928
(LAIRCM).
281 0401318F CV-22............................ 653 653
283 0708610F LOGISTICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 18,581 18,581
(LOGIT).
284 0801380F AF LVC OPERATIONAL TRAINING (LVC- 33,898 33,898
OT).
285 0804743F OTHER FLIGHT TRAINING............ 2,371 2,371
286 0901202F JOINT PERSONNEL RECOVERY AGENCY.. 2,080 2,080
287 0901218F CIVILIAN COMPENSATION PROGRAM.... 4,355 4,355
288 0901220F PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION......... 2,766 2,766
289 0901226F AIR FORCE STUDIES AND ANALYSIS 14,761 14,761
AGENCY.
290 0901538F FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 3,982 3,982
SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT.
291 0901554F DEFENSE ENTERPRISE ACNTNG AND MGT 38,942 38,942
SYS (DEAMS).
292 1201921F SERVICE SUPPORT TO STRATCOM-- 335 335
SPACE ACTIVITIES.
293A 9999999999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.............. 22,264,031 22,385,031
................................. Acceleration of Air Force [121,000]
program.
................................. SUBTOTAL OPERATIONAL SYSTEM 29,643,766 29,564,966
DEVELOPMENT.
.................................
................................. TOTAL RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, 52,017,288 53,988,989
TEST AND EVALUATION, AIR
FORCE.
.................................
................................. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND
EVALUATION, SPACE FORCE
................................. BASIC RESEARCH
001 0601102SF DEFENSE RESEARCH SCIENCES........ 22,270 22,270
002 0601103SF UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INITIATIVES.. 14,569 14,569
................................. SUBTOTAL BASIC RESEARCH....... 36,839 36,839
.................................
................................. APPLIED RESEARCH
004 1206601SF SPACE TECHNOLOGY................. 245,497 252,997
................................. Space Modeling, Simulation, & [7,500]
Analysis Hub.
005 1206616SF SPACE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 2,591 2,591
DEVELOPMENT/DEMO.
................................. SUBTOTAL APPLIED RESEARCH..... 248,088 255,588
.................................
................................. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
006 1206310SF SPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 459,989 459,989
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.
007 1206616SF SPACE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 128,588 128,588
DEVELOPMENT/DEMO.
................................. SUBTOTAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 588,577 588,577
DEVELOPMENT.
.................................
................................. ADVANCED COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT
AND PROTOTYPES
008 0604002SF SPACE FORCE WEATHER SERVICES 857 857
RESEARCH.
009 1203010SF SPACE FORCE IT, DATA ANALYTICS, 88,606 88,606
DIGITAL SOLUTIONS.
010 1203164SF NAVSTAR GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM 175,304 175,304
(USER EQUIPMENT) (SPACE).
011 1203622SF SPACE WARFIGHTING ANALYSIS....... 125,982 125,982
012 1203710SF EO/IR WEATHER SYSTEMS............ 77,135 77,135
013 1203955SF SPACE ACCESS, MOBILITY & 14,478 14,478
LOGISTICS (SAML).
014 1206410SF SPACE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AND 1,307,970 1,807,970
PROTOTYPING.
................................. SDA Tranche 3 Transport Layer [500,000]
015 1206427SF SPACE SYSTEMS PROTOTYPE 67,246 67,246
TRANSITIONS (SSPT).
016 1206438SF SPACE CONTROL TECHNOLOGY......... 60,106 60,106
017 1206458SF TECH TRANSITION (SPACE).......... 326,144 326,144
018 1206730SF SPACE SECURITY AND DEFENSE 45,200 45,200
PROGRAM.
019 1206760SF PROTECTED TACTICAL ENTERPRISE 114,430 114,430
SERVICE (PTES).
020 1206761SF PROTECTED TACTICAL SERVICE (PTS). 571,921 571,921
021 1206855SF EVOLVED STRATEGIC SATCOM (ESS)... 1,229,929 1,229,929
022 1206857SF SPACE RAPID CAPABILITIES OFFICE.. 9,664 9,664
023 1206862SF TACTICALLY RESPONSIVE SPACE...... 33,282 93,282
................................. Tactically Responsive Space.. [60,000]
................................. SUBTOTAL ADVANCED COMPONENT 4,248,254 4,808,254
DEVELOPMENT AND PROTOTYPES.
.................................
................................. SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND
DEMONSTRATION
025 1203269SF GPS III FOLLOW-ON (GPS IIIF)..... 179,249 194,249
................................. Resilient GPS (R-GPS)........ [15,000]
026 1206421SF COUNTERSPACE SYSTEMS............. 31,298 31,298
027 1206422SF WEATHER SYSTEM FOLLOW-ON......... 38,501 38,501
028 1206425SF SPACE SITUATION AWARENESS SYSTEMS 992 992
029 1206431SF ADVANCED EHF MILSATCOM (SPACE)... 13,825 13,825
031 1206433SF WIDEBAND GLOBAL SATCOM (SPACE)... 29,609 29,609
032 1206440SF NEXT-GEN OPIR--GROUND............ 358,330 358,330
033 1206442SF NEXT GENERATION OPIR............. 189,621 189,621
034 1206443SF NEXT-GEN OPIR--GEO............... 432,073 432,073
035 1206444SF NEXT-GEN OPIR--POLAR............. 474,889
................................. Program increase............. [474,889]
036 1206445SF COMMERCIAL SATCOM (COMSATCOM) 132,060 132,060
INTEGRATION.
037 1206446SF RESILIENT MISSILE WARNING MISSILE 1,757,354 1,757,354
TRACKING--LOW EARTH ORBIT (LEO).
038 1206447SF RESILIENT MISSILE WARNING MISSILE 686,348 686,348
TRACKING--MEDIUM EARTH ORBIT
(MEO).
039 1206771SF COMMERCIAL SERVICES.............. 36,628 86,628
................................. Tactical Surveillance, [50,000]
Reconnaissance, and Tracking
(SRT).
040 1206853SF NATIONAL SECURITY SPACE LAUNCH 6,595 6,595
PROGRAM (SPACE)--EMD.
................................. SUBTOTAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT 3,892,483 4,432,372
AND DEMONSTRATION.
.................................
................................. MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
044 1206392SF ACQ WORKFORCE--SPACE & MISSILE 269,162 269,162
SYSTEMS.
045 1206398SF SPACE & MISSILE SYSTEMS CENTER-- 15,356 15,356
MHA.
046 1206399SF SSC ENTERPRISE ENGINEERING & 110,598 110,598
INTEGRATION.
047 1206759SF MAJOR T&E INVESTMENT--SPACE...... 189,083 189,083
048 1206860SF ROCKET SYSTEMS LAUNCH PROGRAM 19,857 19,857
(SPACE).
049 1206864SF SPACE TEST PROGRAM (STP)......... 28,787 28,787
................................. SUBTOTAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT... 632,843 632,843
.................................
................................. OPERATIONAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
051 1201212SF SERVICE-WIDE SUPPORT (NOT 18,451 18,451
OTHERWISE ACCOUNTED FOR).
052 1203001SF FAMILY OF ADVANCED BLOS TERMINALS 303 303
(FAB-T).
053 1203040SF DCO-SPACE........................ 102,439 102,439
054 1203109SF NARROWBAND SATELLITE 421,847 421,847
COMMUNICATIONS.
055 1203110SF SATELLITE CONTROL NETWORK (SPACE) 93,780 93,780
056 1203154SF LONG RANGE KILL CHAINS........... 1,916 1,916
057 1203155SF GROUND MOVING TARGET INDICATOR 1,063,384 1,063,384
(GMTI).
058 1203173SF SPACE AND MISSILE TEST AND 22,128 22,128
EVALUATION CENTER.
059 1203174SF SPACE INNOVATION, INTEGRATION AND 82,399 82,399
RAPID TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
060 1203182SF SPACELIFT RANGE SYSTEM (SPACE)... 54,996 54,996
061 1203330SF SPACE SUPERIORITY ISR............ 24,411 24,411
062 1203609SF PLEO SATCOM (MILNET)............. 277,407 277,407
063 1203873SF BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE RADARS. 22,000
................................. PARCS radar upgrades......... [22,000]
064 1203906SF NCMC--ITW/AA SYSTEM.............. 25,839 25,839
066 1203913SF NUDET DETECTION SYSTEM (SPACE)... 96,836 96,836
067 1203940SF SPACE SITUATION AWARENESS 182,377 182,377
OPERATIONS.
068 1206423SF GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM III-- 190,484 190,484
OPERATIONAL CONTROL SEGMENT.
073 1206772SF RAPID RESILIENT COMMAND AND 106,220 106,220
CONTROL (R2C2).
075 1208053SF JOINT TACTICAL GROUND SYSTEM..... 6,698 6,698
075A 9999999999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.............. 2,866,499 2,866,499
................................. SUBTOTAL OPERATIONAL SYSTEM 5,638,414 5,660,414
DEVELOPMENT.
.................................
................................. SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
PILOT PROGRAMS
076 1208248SF SPACE DOMAIN AWARENESS/PLANNING/ 200,968 200,968
TASKING SW.
................................. SUBTOTAL SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL 200,968 200,968
TECHNOLOGY PILOT PROGRAMS.
.................................
................................. TOTAL RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, 15,486,466 16,615,855
TEST, AND EVALUATION, SPACE
FORCE.
.................................
................................. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST AND
EVALUATION, DEFENSE-WIDE
................................. BASIC RESEARCH
001 0601000BR DTRA BASIC RESEARCH.............. 15,643 15,643
003 0601108D8Z HIGH ENERGY LASER RESEARCH 16,817 16,817
INITIATIVES.
004 0601110D8Z BASIC RESEARCH INITIATIVES....... 82,264 110,264
................................. Defense Established Program [20,000]
to Stimulate Competitive
Research.
................................. Program increase............. [8,000]
006 0601120D8Z NATIONAL DEFENSE EDUCATION 146,010 146,010
PROGRAM.
007 0601122E EMERGING OPPORTUNITIES........... 360,456 360,456
008 0601228D8Z HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND 99,610 114,610
UNIVERSITIES/MINORITY
INSTITUTIONS.
................................. Program increase............. [15,000]
009 0601384BP CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE 36,582 36,582
PROGRAM.
................................. SUBTOTAL BASIC RESEARCH....... 757,382 800,382
.................................
................................. APPLIED RESEARCH
010 0602000D8Z JOINT MUNITIONS TECHNOLOGY....... 19,734 19,734
011 0602023E ACCESS AND AWARENESS............. 100,791 100,791
012 0602024E WARFIGHTING PERFORMANCE.......... 278,121 278,121
013 0602025E MAKING, MAINTAINING, SUPPLY CHAIN 1,347,049 1,347,049
AND LOGISTICS.
014 0602026E EFFECTS.......................... 20,275 20,275
016 0602128D8Z PROMOTION AND PROTECTION 3,166 3,166
STRATEGIES.
017 0602230D8Z DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION.... 46,261 46,261
018 0602234D8Z LINCOLN LABORATORY RESEARCH 11,479 26,479
PROGRAM.
................................. Program increase............. [15,000]
019 0602251D8Z APPLIED RESEARCH FOR THE 53,983 53,983
ADVANCEMENT OF S&T PRIORITIES.
021 0602384BP CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE 230,751 230,751
PROGRAM.
022 0602668D8Z CYBER SECURITY RESEARCH.......... 17,988 22,988
................................. Pacific Intelligence and [5,000]
Innovation Initiative.
028 0602718BR COUNTER WEAPONS OF MASS 161,495 156,495
DESTRUCTION APPLIED RESEARCH.
................................. Program decrease............. [-5,000]
029 0602751D8Z SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INSTITUTE 8,883 8,883
(SEI) APPLIED RESEARCH.
030 0602890D8Z HIGH ENERGY LASER RESEARCH....... 48,738 53,738
................................. Advanced Optical Coatings for [5,000]
High Energy Lasers.
031 0602891D8Z FSRM MODELLING................... 994 994
032 1160401BB SOF TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT....... 50,026 61,226
................................. Comprehensive Protective Cold [11,200]
Weather Layering System.
................................. SUBTOTAL APPLIED RESEARCH..... 2,399,734 2,430,934
.................................
................................. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
033 0603000D8Z JOINT MUNITIONS ADVANCED 50,663 50,663
TECHNOLOGY.
035 0603055D8Z OPERATIONAL ENERGY CAPABILITY 168,253 198,253
IMPROVEMENT.
................................. Power generation............. [10,000]
................................. TRISO........................ [20,000]
037 0603122D8Z COMBATING TERRORISM TECHNOLOGY 81,513 266,513
SUPPORT.
................................. Emerging Technology [35,000]
Cooperation.
................................. Israel Anti-Tunneling [80,000]
Cooperation.
................................. Israel Counter-UXS Program... [70,000]
038 0603133D8Z FOREIGN COMPARATIVE TESTING...... 27,958 27,958
039 0603142D8Z MISSION ENGINEERING & INTEGRATION 99,534 99,534
(ME&I).
040 0603160BR COUNTER WEAPONS OF MASS 393,469 366,469
DESTRUCTION ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
DEVELOPMENT.
................................. Program decrease............. [-27,000]
042 0603176C ADVANCED CONCEPTS AND PERFORMANCE 21,625 21,625
ASSESSMENT.
043 0603180C ADVANCED RESEARCH................ 42,093 42,093
044 0603183D8Z JOINT HYPERSONIC TECHNOLOGY 50,998 60,998
DEVELOPMENT &TRANSITION.
................................. Increased Hypersonic [10,000]
Operational Envelope
Prototyping.
045 0603225D8Z JOINT DOD-DOE MUNITIONS 35,505 35,505
TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
048 0603288D8Z ANALYTIC ASSESSMENTS............. 41,010 41,010
049 0603289D8Z ADVANCED INNOVATIVE ANALYSIS AND 57,457 57,457
CONCEPTS.
050 0603330D8Z QUANTUM APPLICATION.............. 59,521 59,521
051 0603342D8Z DEFENSE INNOVATION UNIT (DIU).... 16,000
................................. DIU OnRamp Hub............... [5,000]
................................. Integrated Wireless Optical [7,000]
Power Beaming and
Communications System.
................................. Small Electric Unmanned [4,000]
Surface Vehicles.
052 0603375D8Z TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION............ 19,654 19,654
053 0603379D8Z ADVANCED TECHNICAL INTEGRATION... 19,991 19,991
054 0603384BP CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE 247,043 247,043
PROGRAM--ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT.
055 0603467E DARPA ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 1,643,465 1,643,465
DEVELOPMENT.
056 0603468E ADVANCED COMPLEX SYSTEMS......... 350,695 350,695
057 0603469E ADVANCED ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES... 335,647 335,647
059 0603618D8Z JOINT ELECTRONIC ADVANCED 20,575 20,575
TECHNOLOGY.
060 0603662D8Z NETWORKED COMMUNICATIONS 19,937 19,937
CAPABILITIES.
062 0603680D8Z DEFENSE-WIDE MANUFACTURING 409,493 435,493
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM.
................................. Biotechnology Manufacturing.. [5,000]
................................. Critical Minerals............ [3,500]
................................. Manufacturing Modernization.. [10,000]
................................. Manufacturing of Advanced [2,500]
Composites for Hypersonics.
................................. Robotics Enhancements for [5,000]
Armaments Manufacturing.
063 0603680S MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM. 50,610 58,610
................................. Aluminum-Scandium Alloy [3,000]
Prototype.
................................. DLA Critical Materials....... [5,000]
064 0603712S GENERIC LOGISTICS R&D TECHNOLOGY 19,640 19,640
DEMONSTRATIONS.
065 0603716D8Z STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 58,092 58,092
PROGRAM.
066 0603720S MICROELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY 135,016 135,016
DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT.
067 0603727D8Z JOINT WARFIGHTING PROGRAM........ 945 945
072 0603781D8Z SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INSTITUTE... 12,972 12,972
073 0603838D8Z DEFENSE INNOVATION ACCELERATION 211,027 213,527
(DIA).
................................. Insider Threat............... [2,500]
074 0603924D8Z HIGH ENERGY LASER ADVANCED 114,577 119,577
TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM.
................................. Ultra-Short Pulsed Laser [5,000]
(USPL) Weapons Lethality.
075 0603941D8Z TEST & EVALUATION SCIENCE & 1,095,772 1,115,772
TECHNOLOGY.
................................. Digital Transformation Nexus. [5,000]
................................. Payload Dispense Mechanism [5,000]
for Reusable Hypersonic Test
Bed.
................................. Reusable Hypersonic Test Bed [10,000]
Integration & Testing.
076 0603945D8Z INTERNATIONAL INNOVATION 173,048 176,048
INITIATIVES.
................................. Critical Minerals for Energy [3,000]
Storage Solutions.
078 0604055D8Z OPERATIONAL ENERGY CAPABILITY 5,000
IMPROVEMENT.
................................. Micro-Reactor Program [5,000]
Advancement.
080 1160402BB SOF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 152,282 152,282
DEVELOPMENT.
................................. SUBTOTAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 6,220,080 6,503,580
DEVELOPMENT.
.................................
................................. ADVANCED COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT
AND PROTOTYPES
081 0603161D8Z NUCLEAR AND CONVENTIONAL PHYSICAL 55,465 55,465
SECURITY EQUIPMENT RDT&E ADC&P.
082 0603600D8Z WALKOFF.......................... 152,449 137,249
................................. Program decrease............. [-15,200]
083 0603851D8Z ENVIRONMENTAL SECURITY TECHNICAL 123,981 123,981
CERTIFICATION PROGRAM.
084 0603881C BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE 508,898 518,898
TERMINAL DEFENSE SEGMENT.
................................. Secure, Assured, and [10,000]
Radiation Hardened
Microelectronics.
085 0603882C BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE 825,919 825,919
MIDCOURSE DEFENSE SEGMENT.
086 0603884BP CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE 272,940 272,940
PROGRAM--DEM/VAL.
087 0603884C BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE SENSORS 197,641 197,641
088 0603890C BMD ENABLING PROGRAMS............ 646,039 646,039
089 0603891C SPECIAL PROGRAMS--MDA............ 498,630 498,630
090 0603892C AEGIS BMD........................ 588,440 588,440
091 0603896C BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE COMMAND 634,183 634,183
AND CONTROL, BATTLE MANAGEMENT
AND COMMUNICATIONS (C2BMC).
092 0603898C BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE JOINT 45,758 45,758
WARFIGHTER SUPPORT.
093 0603904C MISSILE DEFENSE INTEGRATION & 55,097 55,097
OPERATIONS CENTER (MDIOC).
094 0603906C REGARDING TRENCH................. 29,608 29,608
095 0603907C SEA BASED X-BAND RADAR (SBX)..... 166,813 166,813
096 0603913C ISRAELI COOPERATIVE PROGRAMS..... 300,000 300,000
097 0603914C BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE TEST... 463,079 463,079
098 0603915C BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE TARGETS 514,904 544,404
................................. Advanced Reactive Target [10,000]
Simulation.
................................. Affordable air-breathing [10,000]
hypersonic flight vehicle.
................................. High Mach Airbreathing [2,000]
Targets.
................................. Next Generation Hypersonic... [7,500]
099 0603923D8Z COALITION WARFARE................ 10,090 10,090
100 0604011D8Z NEXT GENERATION INFORMATION 41,815 41,815
COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (5G).
101 0604016D8Z DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CORROSION 2,545 2,545
PROGRAM.
102 0604102C GUAM DEFENSE DEVELOPMENT......... 128,485 128,485
105 0604125D8Z ADVANCED MANUFACTURING COMPONENTS 45,513 45,513
AND PROTOTYPES.
106 0604181C HYPERSONIC DEFENSE............... 200,627 200,627
107 0604250D8Z ADVANCED INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES. 749,452 762,452
................................. Project Pele................. [10,000]
................................. Typhoon, Seaman's Eye [3,000]
Predictive Autonomous
Navigational Routing.
108 0604294D8Z TRUSTED & ASSURED 512,151 512,151
MICROELECTRONICS.
109 0604331D8Z RAPID PROTOTYPING PROGRAM........ 235,292 235,292
112 0604400D8Z DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD) 2,142 2,142
UNMANNED SYSTEM COMMON
DEVELOPMENT.
113 0604551BR CATAPULT INFORMATION SYSTEM...... 4,161 4,161
114 0604555D8Z OPERATIONAL ENERGY PROTOTYPING-- 55,005 55,005
NON S&T.
117 0604682D8Z SUPPORT FOR STRATEGIC ANALYSIS... 2,776 2,776
119 0604791D8Z MULTI-DOMAIN JOINT OPERATIONS 20,343 20,343
(MDJO).
120 0604797D8Z JOINT ENERGETIC TRANSITION OFFICE 3,000 3,000
121 0604826J JOINT C5 CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT, 25,889 25,889
INTEGRATION AND INTEROPERABILITY
ASSESSMENTS.
122 0604873C LONG RANGE DISCRIMINATION RADAR 60,443 60,443
(LRDR).
123 0604874C IMPROVED HOMELAND DEFENSE 1,582,414 1,582,414
INTERCEPTORS.
124 0604876C BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE 37,784 37,784
TERMINAL DEFENSE SEGMENT TEST.
125 0604878C AEGIS BMD TEST................... 153,618 153,618
126 0604879C BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE SENSOR 68,699 68,699
TEST.
127 0604880C LAND-BASED SM-3 (LBSM3).......... 24,555 24,555
128 0604887C BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE 38,325 38,325
MIDCOURSE SEGMENT TEST.
129 0604924D8Z HIGH ENERGY LASER ADVANCED 5,589 5,589
COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT &
PROTOTYPE.
130 0202057C SAFETY PROGRAM MANAGEMENT........ 1,806 1,806
131 0208059JCY CYBERCOM ACTIVITIES.............. 30,212 30,212
133 0208086JCY CYBER TRAINING ENVIRONMENT (CTE). 124,971 124,971
135 0305103C CYBER SECURITY INITIATIVE........ 2,131 2,131
136 0305245D8Z INTELLIGENCE CAPABILITIES AND 43,596 48,596
INNOVATION INVESTMENTS.
................................. Geospatial Workforce [5,000]
Development Program.
139 1206895C BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM 97,061 97,061
SPACE PROGRAMS.
................................. SUBTOTAL ADVANCED COMPONENT 10,390,334 10,432,634
DEVELOPMENT AND PROTOTYPES.
.................................
................................. SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND
DEMONSTRATION
141 0604123D8Z CHIEF DIGITAL AND ARTIFICIAL 9,196 9,196
INTELLIGENCE OFFICER (CDAO)--DEM/
VAL ACTIVITIES.
142 0604133D8Z ALPHA-1 DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES... 441,821 441,821
143 0604161D8Z NUCLEAR AND CONVENTIONAL PHYSICAL 12,874 12,874
SECURITY EQUIPMENT RDT&E SDD.
144 0604384BP CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE 255,630 199,880
PROGRAM--EMD.
................................. Program decrease............. [-55,750]
145 0604771D8Z JOINT TACTICAL INFORMATION 10,527 10,527
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (JTIDS).
146 0605000BR COUNTER WEAPONS OF MASS 14,931 14,931
DESTRUCTION SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT.
147 0605013BL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 1,283 1,283
DEVELOPMENT.
148 0605021SE HOMELAND PERSONNEL SECURITY 9,137 9,137
INITIATIVE.
149 0605022D8Z DEFENSE EXPORTABILITY PROGRAM.... 6,780 6,780
150 0605027D8Z OUSD(C) IT DEVELOPMENT 9,765 9,765
INITIATIVES.
151 0605080S DEFENSE AGENCY INITIATIVES (DAI)-- 31,714 31,714
FINANCIAL SYSTEM.
152 0605141BR MISSION ASSURANCE RISK MANAGEMENT 9,573 9,573
SYSTEM (MARMS).
153 0605210D8Z DEFENSE-WIDE ELECTRONIC 9,366 9,366
PROCUREMENT CAPABILITIES.
154 0605294D8Z TRUSTED & ASSURED 143,475 143,475
MICROELECTRONICS.
155 0605649D8Z ACQUISITION INTEGRATION AND 13,556 13,556
INTEROPERABILITY (AI2).
156 0605755D8Z RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR DEFENSE 3,307 3,307
MODERNIZATION SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
AND DEMONSTRATION.
157 0605772D8Z NUCLEAR COMMAND, CONTROL, & 3,158 3,158
COMMUNICATIONS.
159 0305282K JOINT FIRES NETWORK (JFN)........ 10,000 10,000
160 0305304D8Z REAL PROPERTY INFORMATION 6,473 6,473
MANAGEMENT.
161 0305310D8Z COUNTERPROLIFERATION ADVANCED 12,107 12,107
DEVELOPMENT.
................................. SUBTOTAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT 1,014,673 958,923
AND DEMONSTRATION.
.................................
................................. MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
163 0603829J JOINT CAPABILITY EXPERIMENTATION. 13,822 13,822
164 0604122D8Z JADC2 DEVELOPMENT AND 297,801 297,801
EXPERIMENTATION ACTIVITIES.
165 0604774D8Z DEFENSE READINESS REPORTING 8,552 8,552
SYSTEM (DRRS).
166 0604875D8Z JOINT SYSTEMS ARCHITECTURE 8,627 8,627
DEVELOPMENT.
167 0604940D8Z CENTRAL TEST AND EVALUATION 542,773 542,773
INVESTMENT DEVELOPMENT (CTEIP).
168 0604942D8Z ASSESSMENTS AND EVALUATIONS...... 1,275 1,275
170 0605001E MISSION SUPPORT.................. 115,673 115,673
171 0605100D8Z JOINT MISSION ENVIRONMENT TEST 210,878 210,878
CAPABILITY (JMETC).
172 0605126J JOINT INTEGRATED AIR AND MISSILE 78,057 78,057
DEFENSE ORGANIZATION (JIAMDO).
174 0605142D8Z SYSTEMS ENGINEERING.............. 23,405 23,405
175 0605151D8Z STUDIES AND ANALYSIS SUPPORT--OSD 5,301 5,301
176 0605161D8Z NUCLEAR MATTERS-PHYSICAL SECURITY 12,549 12,549
177 0605170D8Z SUPPORT TO NETWORKS AND 15,597 15,597
INFORMATION INTEGRATION.
178 0605200D8Z GENERAL SUPPORT TO 3,468 3,468
OUSD(INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY).
179 0605384BP CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE 67,263 67,263
PROGRAM.
186 0605711D8Z CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS..... 11,781 11,781
187 0605790D8Z SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION 5,411 5,411
RESEARCH (SBIR)/ SMALL BUSINESS
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER (STTR)
ADMINISTRATION.
188 0605797D8Z MAINTAINING TECHNOLOGY ADVANTAGE. 29,675 29,675
189 0605798D8Z DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS...... 45,134 45,134
190 0605801KA DEFENSE TECHNICAL INFORMATION 60,209 60,209
CENTER (DTIC).
191 0605803SE R&D IN SUPPORT OF DOD ENLISTMENT, 30,778 30,778
TESTING AND EVALUATION.
192 0605804D8Z DEVELOPMENT TEST AND EVALUATION.. 37,381 37,381
193 0605898E MANAGEMENT HQ--R&D............... 13,623 13,623
194 0605998KA MANAGEMENT HQ--DEFENSE TECHNICAL 3,466 3,466
INFORMATION CENTER (DTIC).
195 0606005D8Z SPECIAL ACTIVITIES............... 18,594 18,594
196 0606100D8Z BUDGET AND PROGRAM ASSESSMENTS... 13,084 13,084
197 0606114D8Z ANALYSIS WORKING GROUP (AWG) 5,229 5,229
SUPPORT.
199 0606225D8Z ODNA TECHNOLOGY AND RESOURCE 3,461 3,461
ANALYSIS.
200 0606300D8Z DEFENSE SCIENCE BOARD............ 6,563 6,563
201 0606301D8Z AVIATION SAFETY TECHNOLOGIES..... 1,702 1,702
202 0606771D8Z CYBER RESILIENCY AND 14,220 14,220
CYBERSECURITY POLICY.
203 0606774D8Z DEFENSE CIVILIAN TRAINING CORPS.. 8,752 8,752
204 0606775D8Z JOINT PRODUCTION ACCELERATOR CELL 5,493 5,493
(JPAC).
205 0606829D8Z SUSTAINMENT TRANSITION 30,000 30,000
CAPABILITIES.
206 0606853BR MANAGEMENT, TECHNICAL & 14,841 14,841
INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT.
207 0203345D8Z DEFENSE OPERATIONS SECURITY 2,493 2,493
INITIATIVE (DOSI).
208 0204571J JOINT STAFF ANALYTICAL SUPPORT... 8,070 8,070
209 0208045K C4I INTEROPERABILITY............. 70,893 70,893
210 0303169D8Z INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RAPID 4,355 4,355
ACQUISITION.
211 0305172K COMBINED ADVANCED APPLICATIONS... 5,447 5,447
213 0305208K DISTRIBUTED COMMON GROUND/SURFACE 2,887 2,887
SYSTEMS.
214 0305248J JOINT STAFF OFFICE OF THE CHIEF 14,500 19,500
DATA OFFICER (OCDO) ACTIVITIES.
................................. Advanced Manufacturing [5,000]
Initiative in the Indo-
Pacific.
215 0804768J COCOM EXERCISE ENGAGEMENT AND 91,952 91,952
TRAINING TRANSFORMATION (CE2T2)--
NON-MHA.
216 0808709SE DEFENSE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY 388 388
MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE (DEOMI).
217 0808737SE INTEGRATED PRIMARY PREVENTION.... 5,744 5,744
218 0901598C MANAGEMENT HQ--MDA............... 28,719 28,719
219 0903235K JOINT SERVICE PROVIDER (JSP)..... 1,283 1,283
219A 9999999999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.............. 31,148 31,148
................................. SUBTOTAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT... 2,032,317 2,037,317
.................................
................................. OPERATIONAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
220 0604011D8Z NEXT GENERATION INFORMATION 22,439 22,439
COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (5G).
223 0607162D8Z CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS 2,360 2,360
ELIMINATION TECHNOLOGY
IMPROVEMENT.
224 0607210D8Z INDUSTRIAL BASE ANALYSIS AND 273,379 293,879
SUSTAINMENT SUPPORT.
................................. Ablative Material Sustainment [3,000]
................................. Corrosion Resistant Magnesium [10,000]
Coating for Aircraft.
................................. Rare Earth Magnet [4,000]
Manufacturing.
................................. U.S.-based Synthetic Graphite [3,500]
Manufacturing.
225 0607310D8Z COUNTERPROLIFERATION 12,704 12,704
MODERNIZATION.
226 0607327T GLOBAL THEATER SECURITY 6,173 6,173
COOPERATION MANAGEMENT
INFORMATION SYSTEMS (G-TSCMIS).
227 0607384BP CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE 79,118 79,118
(OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS
DEVELOPMENT).
228 0607757D8Z RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR DEFENSE 2,945 2,945
MODERNIZATION OPERATIONAL SYSTEM
DEVELOPMENT.
229 0208085JCY ROBUST INFRASTRUCTURE AND ACCESS. 88,522 88,522
230 0208097JCY CYBER COMMAND AND CONTROL (CYBER 85,833 85,833
C2).
231 0208099JCY DATA AND UNIFIED PLATFORM (D&UP). 83,039 83,039
235 0302019K DEFENSE INFO INFRASTRUCTURE 16,162 16,162
ENGINEERING AND INTEGRATION.
236 0302609V COUNTERING THREATS AUTOMATED 5,030 5,030
PLATFORM.
237 0303126K LONG-HAUL COMMUNICATIONS--DCS.... 40,293 40,293
238 0303131K MINIMUM ESSENTIAL EMERGENCY 5,113 5,113
COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK (MEECN).
240 0303140D8Z INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY 25,347 31,347
PROGRAM.
................................. National Narrative [6,000]
Intelligence Research Center.
242 0303140K INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY 23,224 23,224
PROGRAM.
243 0303153K DEFENSE SPECTRUM ORGANIZATION.... 20,174 20,174
244 0303171K JOINT PLANNING AND EXECUTION 6,242 6,242
SERVICES.
246 0303430V FEDERAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES 22,700 22,700
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
252 0305104D8Z DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE (DIB) 10,840 10,840
CYBER SECURITY INITIATIVE.
257 0305146V DEFENSE JOINT COUNTERINTELLIGENCE 1,800 1,800
ACTIVITIES.
258 0305172D8Z COMBINED ADVANCED APPLICATIONS... 22,548 22,548
260 0305186D8Z POLICY R&D PROGRAMS.............. 6,043 6,043
262 0305199D8Z NET CENTRICITY................... 17,114 17,114
264 0305208BB DISTRIBUTED COMMON GROUND/SURFACE 5,656 5,656
SYSTEMS.
270 0305387D8Z HOMELAND DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY 1,771 1,771
TRANSFER PROGRAM.
279 0306250JCY CYBER OPERATIONS TECHNOLOGY 473,399 473,399
SUPPORT.
280 0307609V NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL SECURITY 34,710 34,710
SYSTEMS (NISS).
283 0708012K LOGISTICS SUPPORT ACTIVITIES..... 2,876 2,876
284 0708012S PACIFIC DISASTER CENTERS......... 2,000 4,000
................................. Pacific Disaster Centers..... [2,000]
285 0708047S DEFENSE PROPERTY ACCOUNTABILITY 3,020 3,020
SYSTEM.
289 1160403BB AVIATION SYSTEMS................. 119,699 119,699
290 1160405BB INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT. 102,732 105,732
................................. Ultra-lightweight Group 1 [3,000]
Small UAS.
291 1160408BB OPERATIONAL ENHANCEMENTS......... 234,653 234,653
292 1160431BB WARRIOR SYSTEMS.................. 279,639 283,139
................................. Blast Overpressure Analysis [3,500]
and Mitigation.
293 1160432BB SPECIAL PROGRAMS................. 550 550
294 1160434BB UNMANNED ISR..................... 2,281 2,281
295 1160480BB SOF TACTICAL VEHICLES............ 9,213 9,213
296 1160483BB MARITIME SYSTEMS................. 120,475 120,475
297 1160490BB OPERATIONAL ENHANCEMENTS 21,752 21,752
INTELLIGENCE.
298 1203610K TELEPORT PROGRAM................. 24,319 24,319
298A 9999999999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.............. 8,276,313 8,276,313
................................. SUBTOTAL OPERATIONAL SYSTEM 10,594,200 10,629,200
DEVELOPMENT.
.................................
................................. SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
PILOT PROGRAMS
299 0608140D8Z ENTERPRISE PLATFORMS AND 402,783 402,783
CAPABILITIES--SOFTWARE PILOT
PROGRAM.
300 0608648D8Z ACQUISITION VISIBILITY--SOFTWARE 17,549 17,549
PILOT PROGRAM.
301 0608776D8Z DEFENSE INNOVATION UNIT FIELDING. 48,413 48,413
302 0303150K GLOBAL COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEM 44,474 44,474
................................. SUBTOTAL SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL 513,219 513,219
TECHNOLOGY PILOT PROGRAMS.
.................................
................................. TOTAL RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, 33,921,939 34,306,189
TEST AND EVALUATION, DEFENSE-
WIDE.
.................................
................................. OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION,
DEFENSE
................................. MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
001 0605118OTE OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION.. 133,542 133,542
002 0605131OTE LIVE FIRE TEST AND EVALUATION.... 108,109 108,109
003 0605814OTE OPERATIONAL TEST ACTIVITIES AND 76,492 76,492
ANALYSES.
................................. SUBTOTAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT... 318,143 318,143
.................................
................................. TOTAL OPERATIONAL TEST AND 318,143 318,143
EVALUATION, DEFENSE.
.................................
................................. TOTAL RDT&E................. 142,001,108 145,698,615
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TITLE XLIII--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
SEC. 4301. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.
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SEC. 4301. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE (In Thousands of Dollars)
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE,
ARMY
OPERATING FORCES
010 MANEUVER UNITS.............. 4,671,407 4,668,407
Program decrease........ [-3,000]
020 MODULAR SUPPORT BRIGADES.... 221,578 221,578
030 ECHELONS ABOVE BRIGADE...... 927,219 927,219
040 THEATER LEVEL ASSETS........ 2,220,746 2,220,746
050 LAND FORCES OPERATIONS 1,333,769 1,333,769
SUPPORT....................
060 AVIATION ASSETS............. 1,829,054 1,829,054
070 FORCE READINESS OPERATIONS 7,497,735 7,599,735
SUPPORT....................
FY26 INDOPACOM [102,000]
Campaigning.............
080 LAND FORCES SYSTEMS 583,196 583,196
READINESS..................
090 LAND FORCES DEPOT 152,404 152,404
MAINTENANCE................
100 MEDICAL READINESS........... 844,140 844,140
110 BASE OPERATIONS SUPPORT..... 10,694,915 10,694,915
120 FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, 6,159,744 6,179,744
RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION
Program increase........ [20,000]
130 MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONAL 263,147 263,147
HEADQUARTERS...............
140 ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES....... 392,457 387,038
Program decrease........ [-5,419]
150 RESET....................... 111,688 111,688
160 US AFRICA COMMAND........... 413,046 413,046
170 US EUROPEAN COMMAND......... 385,744 385,744
180 US SOUTHERN COMMAND......... 224,971 224,971
190 US FORCES KOREA............. 77,049 77,049
200 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES-- 331,467 331,467
CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS......
210 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES-- 550,089 550,089
CYBERSECURITY..............
SUBTOTAL OPERATING 39,885,565 39,999,146
FORCES..................
MOBILIZATION
220 STRATEGIC MOBILITY.......... 134,892 134,892
230 ARMY PREPOSITIONED STOCKS... 330,812 330,812
240 INDUSTRIAL PREPAREDNESS..... 3,162 3,162
SUBTOTAL MOBILIZATION... 468,866 468,866
TRAINING AND RECRUITING
250 OFFICER ACQUISITION......... 172,424 172,424
260 RECRUIT TRAINING............ 78,929 78,929
270 ONE STATION UNIT TRAINING... 88,033 88,033
280 SENIOR RESERVE OFFICERS 508,982 508,982
TRAINING CORPS.............
290 SPECIALIZED SKILL TRAINING.. 988,901 988,901
300 FLIGHT TRAINING............. 1,398,974 1,398,974
310 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 202,738 202,738
EDUCATION..................
320 TRAINING SUPPORT............ 596,528 596,528
330 RECRUITING AND ADVERTISING.. 747,712 747,712
340 EXAMINING................... 177,666 177,666
350 OFF-DUTY AND VOLUNTARY 181,211 181,211
EDUCATION..................
360 CIVILIAN EDUCATION AND 227,476 227,476
TRAINING...................
370 JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER 190,668 212,668
TRAINING CORPS.............
Fully fund Army JROTC... [22,000]
SUBTOTAL TRAINING AND 5,560,242 5,582,242
RECRUITING..............
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-
WIDE ACTIVITIES
CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
390 SERVICEWIDE TRANSPORTATION.. 1,306,690 1,299,190
Program decrease........ [-7,500]
400 CENTRAL SUPPLY ACTIVITIES... 740,581 740,581
410 LOGISTIC SUPPORT ACTIVITIES. 588,151 588,151
420 AMMUNITION MANAGEMENT....... 344,948 344,948
430 ADMINISTRATION.............. 408,825 408,825
440 SERVICEWIDE COMMUNICATIONS.. 2,171,607 2,156,207
Program decrease........ [-15,400]
450 MANPOWER MANAGEMENT......... 313,323 313,323
460 OTHER PERSONNEL SUPPORT..... 853,139 834,139
Program decrease........ [-19,000]
470 OTHER SERVICE SUPPORT....... 2,078,411 2,059,411
Military Women's [1,000]
Memorial................
Program decrease........ [-20,000]
480 ARMY CLAIMS ACTIVITIES...... 223,611 223,611
490 REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT...... 294,705 294,705
500 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND 618,471 618,471
AUDIT READINESS............
510 DEF ACQUISITION WORKFORCE 36,510 36,510
DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT........
520 INTERNATIONAL MILITARY 664,510 664,510
HEADQUARTERS...............
530 MISC. SUPPORT OF OTHER 31,387 31,387
NATIONS....................
SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION 10,674,869 10,613,969
AND SERVICE-WIDE
ACTIVITIES..............
590A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS......... 2,385,523 2,385,523
SUBTOTAL CLASSIFIED 2,385,523 2,385,523
PROGRAMS................
UNDISTRIBUTED
600 UNDISTRIBUTED............... -812,335
Unobligated balances.... [-812,335]
SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED.. -812,335
TOTAL OPERATION AND 58,975,065 58,237,411
MAINTENANCE, ARMY......
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE,
ARMY RESERVE
OPERATING FORCES
010 MODULAR SUPPORT BRIGADES.... 14,651 14,651
020 ECHELONS ABOVE BRIGADE...... 703,286 703,286
030 THEATER LEVEL ASSETS........ 146,794 146,794
040 LAND FORCES OPERATIONS 685,541 685,541
SUPPORT....................
050 AVIATION ASSETS............. 55,155 55,155
060 FORCE READINESS OPERATIONS 438,508 438,508
SUPPORT....................
070 LAND FORCES SYSTEMS 23,783 23,783
READINESS..................
080 LAND FORCES DEPOT 40,426 40,426
MAINTENANCE................
090 BASE OPERATIONS SUPPORT..... 557,465 557,465
100 FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, 504,922 504,922
RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION
110 MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONAL 20,531 20,531
HEADQUARTERS...............
120 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES-- 2,174 2,174
CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS......
130 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES-- 19,041 19,041
CYBERSECURITY..............
SUBTOTAL OPERATING 3,212,277 3,212,277
FORCES..................
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-
WIDE ACTIVITIES
140 SERVICEWIDE TRANSPORTATION.. 14,629 14,629
150 ADMINISTRATION.............. 16,798 16,798
160 SERVICEWIDE COMMUNICATIONS.. 6,432 6,432
170 MANPOWER MANAGEMENT......... 7,186 7,186
180 OTHER PERSONNEL SUPPORT..... 56,856 56,856
SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION 101,901 101,901
AND SERVICE-WIDE
ACTIVITIES..............
UNDISTRIBUTED
220 UNDISTRIBUTED............... -10,222
Unobligated balances.... [-10,222]
SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED.. -10,222
TOTAL OPERATION AND 3,314,178 3,303,956
MAINTENANCE, ARMY
RESERVE................
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE,
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
OPERATING FORCES
010 MANEUVER UNITS.............. 911,525 911,525
020 MODULAR SUPPORT BRIGADES.... 210,737 210,737
030 ECHELONS ABOVE BRIGADE...... 879,111 879,111
040 THEATER LEVEL ASSETS........ 88,001 88,001
050 LAND FORCES OPERATIONS 350,261 350,261
SUPPORT....................
060 AVIATION ASSETS............. 1,128,195 1,128,195
070 FORCE READINESS OPERATIONS 810,263 810,263
SUPPORT....................
080 LAND FORCES SYSTEMS 34,354 34,354
READINESS..................
090 LAND FORCES DEPOT 179,622 179,622
MAINTENANCE................
100 BASE OPERATIONS SUPPORT..... 1,246,273 1,246,273
110 FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, 1,275,984 1,275,984
RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION
120 MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONAL 1,203,158 1,203,158
HEADQUARTERS...............
130 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES-- 5,136 5,136
CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS......
140 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES-- 24,096 24,096
CYBERSECURITY..............
SUBTOTAL OPERATING 8,346,716 8,346,716
FORCES..................
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-
WIDE ACTIVITIES
150 SERVICEWIDE TRANSPORTATION.. 6,460 6,460
160 ADMINISTRATION.............. 45,919 45,919
170 SERVICEWIDE COMMUNICATIONS.. 9,373 9,373
190 OTHER PERSONNEL SUPPORT..... 261,622 261,622
200 REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT...... 3,891 3,891
SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION 327,265 327,265
AND SERVICE-WIDE
ACTIVITIES..............
UNDISTRIBUTED
220 UNDISTRIBUTED............... -246,699
Unobligated balances.... [-246,699]
SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED.. -246,699
TOTAL OPERATION AND 8,673,981 8,427,282
MAINTENANCE, ARMY
NATIONAL GUARD.........
COUNTER-ISLAMIC STATE OF
IRAQ AND SYRIA TRAIN AND
EQUIP
COUNTER-ISIL TRAIN AND EQUIP
FUND (CTEF)
010 IRAQ........................ 212,516 212,516
020 SYRIA....................... 130,000 130,000
030 LEBANON..................... 15,000 15,000
SUBTOTAL COUNTER-ISIL 357,516 357,516
TRAIN AND EQUIP FUND
(CTEF)..................
TOTAL COUNTER-ISLAMIC 357,516 357,516
STATE OF IRAQ AND SYRIA
TRAIN AND EQUIP........
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE,
NAVY
OPERATING FORCES
010 MISSION AND OTHER FLIGHT 7,720,210 7,720,210
OPERATIONS.................
020 FLEET AIR TRAINING.......... 2,925,791 2,925,791
050 AIR SYSTEMS SUPPORT......... 1,447,480 1,447,480
060 AIRCRAFT DEPOT MAINTENANCE.. 1,661,933 1,661,933
080 AVIATION LOGISTICS.......... 2,147,907 2,147,907
090 MISSION AND OTHER SHIP 5,350,073 5,430,073
OPERATIONS.................
Platform Supply Vessel [80,000]
Pilot Program...........
100 SHIP OPERATIONS SUPPORT & 1,719,580 1,719,580
TRAINING...................
110 SHIP DEPOT MAINTENANCE...... 13,803,188 13,803,188
120 SHIP DEPOT OPERATIONS 2,760,878 2,760,878
SUPPORT....................
130 COMBAT COMMUNICATIONS AND 1,830,993 1,830,993
ELECTRONIC WARFARE.........
140 MEDICAL READINESS........... 604,287 604,287
150 SPACE SYSTEMS AND 453,847 453,847
SURVEILLANCE...............
160 WARFARE TACTICS............. 1,000,516 1,000,516
170 OPERATIONAL METEOROLOGY AND 454,803 454,803
OCEANOGRAPHY...............
180 COMBAT SUPPORT FORCES....... 2,291,340 2,389,070
FY26 INDOPACOM [97,730]
Campaigning.............
190 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND 62,495 62,495
DEPOT OPERATIONS SUPPORT...
200 COMBATANT COMMANDERS CORE 105,914 110,414
OPERATIONS.................
INDOPACOM's Community [4,500]
Engagement Initiative...
210 COMBATANT COMMANDERS DIRECT 386,657 470,437
MISSION SUPPORT............
FY26 INDOPACOM [30,780]
Campaigning.............
Non-Standard Aviation-- [10,000]
Sea Planes..............
Prepositioned Material [43,000]
in Support of SOF.......
220 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES....... 634,746 634,746
230 FLEET BALLISTIC MISSILE..... 1,837,670 1,837,670
240 WEAPONS MAINTENANCE......... 1,601,768 1,601,768
250 OTHER WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT 839,619 839,619
260 ENTERPRISE INFORMATION...... 2,185,422 2,172,422
Program decrease........ [-13,000]
270 SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION AND 3,991,438 3,991,438
MODERNIZATION..............
280 BASE OPERATING SUPPORT...... 6,166,266 6,176,266
Red Hill long-term [10,000]
monitoring, research,
and remediation.........
SUBTOTAL OPERATING 63,984,821 64,247,831
FORCES..................
MOBILIZATION
290 SHIP PREPOSITIONING AND 388,627 388,627
SURGE......................
300 READY RESERVE FORCE......... 785,052 785,052
310 SHIP ACTIVATIONS/ 583,296 583,296
INACTIVATIONS..............
330 COAST GUARD SUPPORT......... 22,192 22,192
SUBTOTAL MOBILIZATION... 1,779,167 1,779,167
TRAINING AND RECRUITING
340 OFFICER ACQUISITION......... 202,397 202,397
350 RECRUIT TRAINING............ 16,945 21,245
Sea Cadets.............. [4,300]
360 RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING 164,348 164,348
CORPS......................
370 SPECIALIZED SKILL TRAINING.. 1,026,076 1,026,076
380 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 272,964 272,964
EDUCATION..................
390 TRAINING SUPPORT............ 463,572 463,572
400 RECRUITING AND ADVERTISING.. 303,177 303,177
410 OFF-DUTY AND VOLUNTARY 914 914
EDUCATION..................
420 CIVILIAN EDUCATION AND 65,819 65,819
TRAINING...................
430 JUNIOR ROTC................. 25,334 61,334
Fully fund Navy JROTC... [36,000]
SUBTOTAL TRAINING AND 2,541,546 2,581,846
RECRUITING..............
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-
WIDE ACTIVITIES
CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
440 ADMINISTRATION.............. 1,357,428 1,357,428
450 CIVILIAN MANPOWER AND 239,918 239,918
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT.......
460 MILITARY MANPOWER AND 690,712 690,712
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT.......
480 MEDICAL ACTIVITIES.......... 5,000
Harmful Behaviors [5,000]
Software Implementation.
490 DEF ACQUISITION WORKFORCE 61,046 61,046
DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT........
500 SERVICEWIDE TRANSPORTATION.. 289,748 289,748
520 PLANNING, ENGINEERING, AND 543,911 556,811
PROGRAM SUPPORT............
Supply Chain Risk [12,900]
Mitigation..............
530 ACQUISITION, LOGISTICS, AND 853,340 853,340
OVERSIGHT..................
540 INVESTIGATIVE AND SECURITY 1,007,078 1,007,078
SERVICES...................
SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION 5,043,181 5,056,081
AND SERVICE-WIDE
ACTIVITIES..............
760A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS......... 731,405 731,405
SUBTOTAL CLASSIFIED 731,405 731,405
PROGRAMS................
UNDISTRIBUTED
770 UNDISTRIBUTED............... -540,421
Unobligated balances.... [-540,421]
SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED.. -540,421
TOTAL OPERATION AND 74,080,120 73,860,909
MAINTENANCE, NAVY......
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE,
MARINE CORPS
OPERATING FORCES
010 OPERATIONAL FORCES.......... 1,950,784 1,986,643
FY26 INDOPACOM [35,859]
Campaigning.............
020 FIELD LOGISTICS............. 1,981,840 1,981,840
030 DEPOT MAINTENANCE........... 236 236
040 MARITIME PREPOSITIONING..... 175,091 175,091
050 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES....... 349,082 349,082
060 SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION & 2,079,890 2,079,890
MODERNIZATION..............
070 BASE OPERATING SUPPORT...... 2,834,721 2,834,721
SUBTOTAL OPERATING 9,371,644 9,407,503
FORCES..................
TRAINING AND RECRUITING
080 RECRUIT TRAINING............ 26,350 26,350
090 OFFICER ACQUISITION......... 1,282 1,282
100 SPECIALIZED SKILL TRAINING.. 119,526 119,526
110 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 58,696 58,696
EDUCATION..................
120 TRAINING SUPPORT............ 538,812 538,812
130 RECRUITING AND ADVERTISING.. 237,004 237,004
140 OFF-DUTY AND VOLUNTARY 27,500 27,500
EDUCATION..................
150 JUNIOR ROTC................. 30,808 30,808
SUBTOTAL TRAINING AND 1,039,978 1,039,978
RECRUITING..............
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-
WIDE ACTIVITIES
CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
180 SERVICEWIDE TRANSPORTATION.. 87,509 87,509
190 ADMINISTRATION.............. 431,282 431,282
SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION 518,791 518,791
AND SERVICE-WIDE
ACTIVITIES..............
300A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS......... 73,788 73,788
SUBTOTAL CLASSIFIED 73,788 73,788
PROGRAMS................
UNDISTRIBUTED
310 UNDISTRIBUTED............... -89,275
Unobligated balances.... [-89,275]
SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED.. -89,275
TOTAL OPERATION AND 11,004,201 10,950,785
MAINTENANCE, MARINE
CORPS..................
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE,
NAVY RESERVE
OPERATING FORCES
010 MISSION AND OTHER FLIGHT 759,843 759,843
OPERATIONS.................
030 AIR SYSTEMS SUPPORT......... 9,972 9,972
040 AIRCRAFT DEPOT MAINTENANCE.. 204,603 204,603
060 AVIATION LOGISTICS.......... 24,469 24,469
070 COMBAT COMMUNICATIONS....... 19,698 19,698
080 COMBAT SUPPORT FORCES....... 186,946 186,946
090 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES....... 294 294
100 ENTERPRISE INFORMATION...... 33,414 33,414
110 SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION AND 58,213 58,213
MODERNIZATION..............
120 BASE OPERATING SUPPORT...... 118,361 118,361
SUBTOTAL OPERATING 1,415,813 1,415,813
FORCES..................
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-
WIDE ACTIVITIES
130 ADMINISTRATION.............. 2,539 2,539
140 MILITARY MANPOWER AND 22,185 22,185
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT.......
150 ACQUISITION AND PROGRAM 1,517 1,517
MANAGEMENT.................
SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION 26,241 26,241
AND SERVICE-WIDE
ACTIVITIES..............
UNDISTRIBUTED
170 UNDISTRIBUTED............... -19,763
Unobligated balances.... [-19,763]
SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED.. -19,763
TOTAL OPERATION AND 1,442,054 1,422,291
MAINTENANCE, NAVY
RESERVE................
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE,
MARINE CORPS RESERVE
OPERATING FORCES
010 OPERATING FORCES............ 117,987 117,987
020 DEPOT MAINTENANCE........... 22,686 22,686
030 SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION AND 48,519 48,519
MODERNIZATION..............
040 BASE OPERATING SUPPORT...... 123,079 123,079
SUBTOTAL OPERATING 312,271 312,271
FORCES..................
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-
WIDE ACTIVITIES
050 ADMINISTRATION.............. 49,774 49,774
SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION 49,774 49,774
AND SERVICE-WIDE
ACTIVITIES..............
UNDISTRIBUTED
060 UNDISTRIBUTED............... -12,267
Unobligated balances.... [-12,267]
SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED.. -12,267
TOTAL OPERATION AND 362,045 349,778
MAINTENANCE, MARINE
CORPS RESERVE..........
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE,
AIR FORCE
OPERATING FORCES
010 PRIMARY COMBAT FORCES....... 1,425,125 1,668,425
DAF campaigning and [107,300]
exercises...............
FY26 INDOPACOM [136,000]
Campaigning.............
020 COMBAT ENHANCEMENT FORCES... 2,753,789 2,773,789
FY26 INDOPACOM [20,000]
Campaigning.............
030 AIR OPERATIONS TRAINING 1,701,493 1,706,493
(OJT, MAINTAIN SKILLS).....
FY26 INDOPACOM [5,000]
Campaigning.............
040 DEPOT PURCHASE EQUIPMENT 4,676,962 4,676,962
MAINTENANCE................
050 FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, 3,093,331 3,118,331
RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION
Program increase........ [25,000]
060 CYBERSPACE SUSTAINMENT...... 245,874 245,874
070 CONTRACTOR LOGISTICS SUPPORT 9,283,958 9,305,458
AND SYSTEM SUPPORT.........
FY26 INDOPACOM [21,500]
Campaigning.............
080 FLYING HOUR PROGRAM......... 6,772,468 6,772,468
090 BASE SUPPORT................ 11,328,614 11,328,614
100 GLOBAL C3I AND EARLY WARNING 1,239,641 1,239,641
110 OTHER COMBAT OPS SPT 1,896,441 1,896,441
PROGRAMS...................
120 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES....... 858,321 858,321
140 MEDICAL READINESS........... 554,180 554,180
150 US NORTHCOM/NORAD........... 266,248 266,248
160 US STRATCOM................. 593,503 593,503
170 US CENTCOM.................. 350,566 350,566
180 US SOCOM.................... 28,018 28,018
190 US TRANSCOM................. 703 703
200 CENTCOM CYBERSPACE 928 1,928
SUSTAINMENT................
Cooperation with the [1,000]
Kingdom of Jordan.......
210 USSPACECOM.................. 369,658 369,658
SUBTOTAL OPERATING 47,439,821 47,755,621
FORCES..................
210A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS......... 1,805,672 1,805,672
SUBTOTAL CLASSIFIED 1,805,672 1,805,672
PROGRAMS................
MOBILIZATION
220 AIRLIFT OPERATIONS.......... 3,391,672 3,391,672
230 MOBILIZATION PREPAREDNESS... 279,205 279,205
SUBTOTAL MOBILIZATION... 3,670,877 3,670,877
TRAINING AND RECRUITING
240 OFFICER ACQUISITION......... 250,380 250,380
250 RECRUIT TRAINING............ 29,335 29,335
260 RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING 131,342 131,342
CORPS (ROTC)...............
270 SPECIALIZED SKILL TRAINING.. 522,068 522,068
280 FLIGHT TRAINING............. 1,065,465 1,065,465
290 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 284,442 284,442
EDUCATION..................
300 TRAINING SUPPORT............ 181,966 181,966
310 RECRUITING AND ADVERTISING.. 256,687 256,687
320 EXAMINING................... 6,990 6,990
330 OFF-DUTY AND VOLUNTARY 224,340 224,340
EDUCATION..................
340 CIVILIAN EDUCATION AND 360,260 360,260
TRAINING...................
350 JUNIOR ROTC................. 80,000
Fully fund AF JROTC..... [80,000]
SUBTOTAL TRAINING AND 3,313,275 3,313,275
RECRUITING..............
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-
WIDE ACTIVITIES
CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
360 LOGISTICS OPERATIONS........ 1,155,659 1,155,659
370 TECHNICAL SUPPORT ACTIVITIES 158,965 158,965
380 ADMINISTRATION.............. 1,221,364 1,221,364
390 SERVICEWIDE COMMUNICATIONS.. 45,228 45,228
410 OTHER SERVICEWIDE ACTIVITIES 1,712,600 1,717,600
Combat Ready Airman [5,000]
Program.................
420 CIVIL AIR PATROL............ 32,394 32,394
430 DEF ACQUISITION WORKFORCE 48,741 48,741
DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT........
450 INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT....... 89,341 89,341
SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION 4,464,292 4,469,292
AND SERVICE-WIDE
ACTIVITIES..............
450A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS......... 1,735,598 1,735,598
SUBTOTAL CLASSIFIED 1,735,598 1,735,598
PROGRAMS................
UNDISTRIBUTED
460 UNDISTRIBUTED............... -1,020,189
Unobligated balances.... [-1,020,189]
SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED.. -1,020,189
TOTAL OPERATION AND 62,429,535 61,810,146
MAINTENANCE, AIR FORCE.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE,
SPACE FORCE
OPERATING FORCES
010 GLOBAL C3I & EARLY WARNING.. 846,856 846,856
020 SPACE LAUNCH OPERATIONS..... 397,822 397,822
030 SPACE OPERATIONS............ 983,784 983,784
040 EDUCATION & TRAINING........ 302,939 302,939
060 DEPOT MAINTENANCE........... 67,126 67,126
070 FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, 557,175 557,175
RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION
080 CONTRACTOR LOGISTICS AND 1,495,242 1,495,242
SYSTEM SUPPORT.............
090 SPACE OPERATIONS -BOS....... 233,546 233,546
100 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES....... 141,512 141,512
SUBTOTAL OPERATING 5,026,002 5,026,002
FORCES..................
100A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS......... 641,519 641,519
SUBTOTAL CLASSIFIED 641,519 641,519
PROGRAMS................
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-
WIDE ACTIVITIES
110 LOGISTICS OPERATIONS........ 35,889 35,889
120 ADMINISTRATION.............. 184,753 184,753
SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION 220,642 220,642
AND SERVICE-WIDE
ACTIVITIES..............
UNDISTRIBUTED
140 UNDISTRIBUTED............... -218,077
Unobligated balances.... [-218,077]
SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED.. -218,077
TOTAL OPERATION AND 5,888,163 5,670,086
MAINTENANCE, SPACE
FORCE..................
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE,
AIR FORCE RESERVE
OPERATING FORCES
010 PRIMARY COMBAT FORCES....... 2,010,793 2,010,793
020 MISSION SUPPORT OPERATIONS.. 214,701 214,701
030 DEPOT PURCHASE EQUIPMENT 702,575 702,575
MAINTENANCE................
040 FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, 188,802 188,802
RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION
050 CONTRACTOR LOGISTICS SUPPORT 493,324 493,324
AND SYSTEM SUPPORT.........
060 BASE SUPPORT................ 585,430 585,430
070 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES....... 2,484 2,484
SUBTOTAL OPERATING 4,198,109 4,198,109
FORCES..................
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-
WIDE ACTIVITIES
080 ADMINISTRATION.............. 98,418 98,418
090 RECRUITING AND ADVERTISING.. 10,618 10,618
100 MILITARY MANPOWER AND PERS 14,951 14,951
MGMT (ARPC)................
120 AUDIOVISUAL................. 521 521
SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION 124,508 124,508
AND SERVICE-WIDE
ACTIVITIES..............
UNDISTRIBUTED
130 UNDISTRIBUTED............... -224,891
Unobligated balances.... [-224,891]
SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED.. -224,891
TOTAL OPERATION AND 4,322,617 4,097,726
MAINTENANCE, AIR FORCE
RESERVE................
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE,
AIR NATIONAL GUARD
OPERATING FORCES
010 AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS......... 2,501,226 2,501,226
020 MISSION SUPPORT OPERATIONS.. 627,680 627,680
030 DEPOT PURCHASE EQUIPMENT 1,024,171 1,024,171
MAINTENANCE................
040 FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, 549,496 554,496
RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION
Program increase........ [5,000]
050 CONTRACTOR LOGISTICS SUPPORT 1,258,081 1,258,081
AND SYSTEM SUPPORT.........
060 BASE SUPPORT................ 1,110,875 1,110,875
070 CYBERSPACE SUSTAINMENT...... 16,134 16,134
080 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES....... 112,205 112,205
SUBTOTAL OPERATING 7,199,868 7,204,868
FORCES..................
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-
WIDE ACTIVITIES
090 ADMINISTRATION.............. 82,280 82,280
100 RECRUITING AND ADVERTISING.. 50,451 50,451
SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION 132,731 132,731
AND SERVICE-WIDE
ACTIVITIES..............
UNDISTRIBUTED
110 UNDISTRIBUTED............... -5,861
Unobligated balances.... [-5,861]
SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED.. -5,861
TOTAL OPERATION AND 7,332,599 7,331,738
MAINTENANCE, AIR
NATIONAL GUARD.........
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE,
DEFENSE-WIDE
OPERATING FORCES
010 JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF....... 414,097 414,097
020 JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF--JTEEP 1,026,502 1,026,502
030 JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF--CYBER 9,086 9,086
040 OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF 209,442 209,442
DEFENSE--MISO..............
050 SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND 2,136,165 2,136,165
COMBAT DEVELOPMENT
ACTIVITIES.................
060 SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND 1,273,409 1,273,409
MAINTENANCE................
070 SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND 181,122 181,122
MANAGEMENT/OPERATIONAL
HEADQUARTERS...............
080 SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND 3,409,285 3,474,285
THEATER FORCES.............
Prepositioned Material [65,000]
in Support of SOF.......
090 SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND 77,241 77,241
CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES......
100 SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND 1,187,600 1,187,600
INTELLIGENCE...............
110 SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND 1,579,137 1,579,137
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT........
120 CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS....... 1,300,384 1,310,384
IOM capabilities........ [10,000]
130 USCYBERCOM HEADQUARTERS..... 314,284 314,284
SUBTOTAL OPERATING 13,117,754 13,192,754
FORCES..................
TRAINING AND RECRUITING
140 DEFENSE ACQUISITION 173,265 173,265
UNIVERSITY.................
150 JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF....... 124,869 124,869
160 SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND/ 28,697 28,697
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
EDUCATION..................
SUBTOTAL TRAINING AND 326,831 326,831
RECRUITING..............
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-
WIDE ACTIVITIES
CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
170 CIVIL MILITARY PROGRAMS..... 126,637 276,637
National Guard Youth [100,000]
Challenge...............
STARBASE................ [50,000]
180 DEFENSE CONTRACT AUDIT 3,844 3,844
AGENCY--CYBER..............
190 DEFENSE CONTRACT AUDIT 632,959 626,959
AGENCY.....................
Program decrease........ [-6,000]
200 DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT 1,441,456 1,441,456
AGENCY.....................
210 DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT 43,434 43,434
AGENCY--CYBER..............
220 DEFENSE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE 1,168,366 1,168,366
AND SECURITY AGENCY........
240 DEFENSE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE 11,120 11,120
AND SECURITY AGENCY--CYBER.
250 DEFENSE HUMAN RESOURCES 46,621 46,621
ACTIVITY--CYBER............
260 DEFENSE HUMAN RESOURCES 932,144 982,144
ACTIVITY...................
DLNSEO Restoration...... [15,000]
Flagship Language [15,000]
Program for Chinese &
Arabic..................
Program increase: Beyond [20,000]
Yellow Ribbon...........
290 DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS 3,042,559 2,990,059
AGENCY.....................
Program decrease........ [-52,500]
300 DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS 559,426 559,426
AGENCY--CYBER..............
310 DEFENSE LEGAL SERVICES 164,770 164,770
AGENCY.....................
320 DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.... 401,513 401,513
330 DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY...... 226,665 226,665
340 DEFENSE POW/MIA OFFICE...... 171,339 171,339
350 DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION 2,864,252 3,470,252
AGENCY.....................
Additional International [200,000]
Security Cooperation
Programs--EUCOM.........
including amount for [175,000]
Baltic Security
Initiative...........
Irregular Warfare Center [6,000]
of Excellence...........
Ukraine Security [400,000]
Assistance Initiative...
360 DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY SECURITY 40,052 40,052
ADMINISTRATION.............
370 DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION 708,214 708,214
AGENCY.....................
390 DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION 71,925 71,925
AGENCY--CYBER..............
400 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 3,600,175 3,670,175
EDUCATION ACTIVITY.........
Impact Aid.............. [50,000]
Impact Aid for children [20,000]
with severe disabilities
410 MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY...... 720,365 720,365
420 OFFICE OF THE LOCAL DEFENSE 159,534 189,534
COMMUNITY COOPERATION......
Defense Community [30,000]
Infrastructure Program
(DCIP)..................
460 OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF 98,034 98,034
DEFENSE--CYBER.............
470 OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF 2,093,717 2,155,617
DEFENSE....................
2026 NDS Commission [5,000]
funding.................
Afghanistan War [11,400]
Commission..............
Anomalous Health [5,000]
Incidents Cross-
Functional Team.........
Bien Hoa dioxin [15,000]
remediation.............
Program increase: USTTI [500]
defense training........
Readiness and [25,000]
Environmental Protection
Integration (REPI)......
530 WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS 411,182 340,611
SERVICES...................
Program decrease........ [-70,571]
SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION 19,740,303 20,579,132
AND SERVICE-WIDE
ACTIVITIES..............
530A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS......... 22,750,830 22,750,830
SUBTOTAL CLASSIFIED 22,750,830 22,750,830
PROGRAMS................
UNDISTRIBUTED
540 UNDISTRIBUTED............... -2,670,000
Favorable fuel rates.... [-1,000,000]
Foreign currency [-770,000]
fluctuations............
Unobligated balances.... [-900,000]
SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED.. -2,670,000
TOTAL OPERATION AND 55,935,718 54,179,547
MAINTENANCE, DEFENSE-
WIDE...................
UNITED STATES COURT OF
APPEALS FOR THE ARMED
FORCES
ADMINISTRATION AND
ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES
010 US COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE 21,243 21,243
ARMED FORCES, DEFENSE......
SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION 21,243 21,243
AND ASSOCIATED
ACTIVITIES..............
TOTAL UNITED STATES 21,243 21,243
COURT OF APPEALS FOR
THE ARMED FORCES.......
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
ACQUISITION WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT FUND
ACQUISITION WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT
010 ACQ WORKFORCE DEV FD........ 45,346 45,346
SUBTOTAL ACQUISITION 45,346 45,346
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT...
TOTAL DEPARTMENT OF 45,346 45,346
DEFENSE ACQUISITION
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
FUND...................
OVERSEAS HUMANITARIAN,
DISASTER, AND CIVIC AID
HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE
010 OVERSEAS HUMANITARIAN, 100,793 103,446
DISASTER AND CIVIC AID.....
Program increase........ [2,653]
SUBTOTAL HUMANITARIAN 100,793 103,446
ASSISTANCE..............
TOTAL OVERSEAS 100,793 103,446
HUMANITARIAN, DISASTER,
AND CIVIC AID..........
COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION
ACCOUNT
FSU THREAT REDUCTION
010 COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION 282,830 282,830
SUBTOTAL FSU THREAT 282,830 282,830
REDUCTION...............
TOTAL COOPERATIVE 282,830 282,830
THREAT REDUCTION
ACCOUNT................
ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION,
ARMY
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
050 ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, 148,070 148,070
ARMY.......................
SUBTOTAL DEPARTMENT OF 148,070 148,070
THE ARMY................
TOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL 148,070 148,070
RESTORATION, ARMY......
ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION,
NAVY
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
060 ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, 357,949 357,949
NAVY.......................
SUBTOTAL DEPARTMENT OF 357,949 357,949
THE NAVY................
TOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL 357,949 357,949
RESTORATION, NAVY......
ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION,
AIR FORCE
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
070 ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, 342,149 342,149
AIR FORCE..................
SUBTOTAL DEPARTMENT OF 342,149 342,149
THE AIR FORCE...........
TOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL 342,149 342,149
RESTORATION, AIR FORCE.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION,
DEFENSE
DEFENSE-WIDE
080 ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, 8,885 8,885
DEFENSE....................
SUBTOTAL DEFENSE-WIDE... 8,885 8,885
TOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL 8,885 8,885
RESTORATION, DEFENSE...
ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION,
FORMERLY USED DEFENSE SITES
DEFENSE-WIDE
090 ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION 235,156 235,156
FORMERLY USED SITES........
SUBTOTAL DEFENSE-WIDE... 235,156 235,156
TOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL 235,156 235,156
RESTORATION, FORMERLY
USED DEFENSE SITES.....
TOTAL OPERATION & 295,660,213 291,544,245
MAINTENANCE............
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TITLE XLIV--MILITARY PERSONNEL
SEC. 4401. MILITARY PERSONNEL.
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SEC. 4401. MILITARY PERSONNEL (In Thousands of Dollars)
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FY 2026 Conference
Item Request Authorized
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Military Personnel Appropriations..... 181,803,137 180,304,527
Historical unobligated balances....... [-1,498,610]
Medicare-Eligible Retiree Health Care 12,850,165 12,850,165
Fund Contributions...................
TOTAL, Military Personnel........... 194,653,302 193,154,692
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TITLE XLV--OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS
SEC. 4501. OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS.
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SEC. 4501. OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS (In Thousands of Dollars)
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FY 2026 Conference
Program Title Request Authorized
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WORKING CAPITAL FUND, ARMY
INDUSTRIAL OPERATIONS................. 20,589 20,589
TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND, ARMY... 20,589 20,589
WORKING CAPITAL FUND, NAVY
NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTERS......... 381,600 381,600
TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND, NAVY... 381,600 381,600
WORKING CAPITAL FUND, AIR FORCE
TRANSPORTATION
SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS................ 90,262 90,262
TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND, AIR 90,262 90,262
FORCE..............................
NATIONAL DEFENSE STOCKPILE TRANSACTION
FUND
DEFENSE STOCKPILE..................... 5,700 5,700
TOTAL NATIONAL DEFENSE STOCKPILE 5,700 5,700
TRANSACTION FUND...................
WORKING CAPITAL FUND, DEFENSE-WIDE
DEFENSE AUTOMATION & PRODUCTION
SERVICES
ENERGY MANAGEMENT--DEF................ 1,272 1,272
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT--DEFENSE...... 10,697 10,697
UNDISTRIBUTED......................... -400,000
Reduction of WCF cash balances... [-400,000]
TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND, DEFENSE- 11,969 -388,031
WIDE...............................
WORKING CAPITAL FUND, DEFENSE
COMMISSARY AGENCY
WORKING CAPITAL FUND, DECA............ 1,527,817 1,527,817
TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND, DEFENSE 1,527,817 1,527,817
COMMISSARY AGENCY..................
CHEMICAL AGENTS AND MUNITIONS
DESTRUCTION, DEFENSE
CHEM DEMILITARIZATION--O&M............ 3,243 3,243
CHEM DEMILITARIZATION--RDT&E.......... 210,039 210,039
TOTAL CHEMICAL AGENTS AND MUNITIONS 213,282 213,282
DESTRUCTION, DEFENSE...............
DRUG INTERDICTION AND COUNTER-DRUG
ACTIVITIES, DEFENSE
COUNTER-NARCOTICS SUPPORT............. 398,424 398,424
CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS................... 254,460 254,460
DRUG DEMAND REDUCTION PROGRAM......... 134,938 134,938
NATIONAL GUARD COUNTER-DRUG PROGRAM... 110,125 210,125
National Guard Counter-Drug [100,000]
Program..........................
NATIONAL GUARD COUNTER-DRUG SCHOOLS... 6,354 6,354
TOTAL DRUG INTERDICTION AND COUNTER- 904,301 1,004,301
DRUG ACTIVITIES, DEFENSE...........
OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE............. 494,865 509,865
Staffing and operations.......... [15,000]
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE--CYBER...... 2,030 2,030
RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND 4,625 4,625
EVALUATION...........................
PROCUREMENT........................... 1,079 1,079
TOTAL OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR 502,599 517,599
GENERAL............................
DEFENSE HEALTH PROGRAM
IN-HOUSE CARE......................... 10,731,135 10,751,135
10 USC 1097e..................... [20,000]
PRIVATE SECTOR CARE................... 21,023,765 21,023,765
CONSOLIDATED HEALTH SUPPORT........... 2,116,278 2,116,278
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT................ 2,271,798 2,271,798
MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES................. 303,898 303,898
EDUCATION AND TRAINING................ 371,426 371,426
BASE OPERATIONS/COMMUNICATIONS........ 2,356,290 2,356,290
R&D RESEARCH.......................... 41,660 41,660
R&D EXPLORATRY DEVELOPMENT............ 183,398 192,398
Freeze-Dried Platelet Hemostatics [5,000]
Musculoskeletal Regenerative [4,000]
Medicine.........................
R&D ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT.............. 333,072 333,072
R&D DEMONSTRATION/VALIDATION.......... 178,983 178,983
R&D ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT........... 117,190 117,190
R&D MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT............ 99,338 99,338
R&D CAPABILITIES ENHANCEMENT.......... 19,071 19,071
PROC INITIAL OUTFITTING............... 24,597 24,597
PROC REPLACEMENT & MODERNIZATION...... 222,445 222,445
PROC JOINT OPERATIONAL MEDICINE 30,732 30,732
INFORMATION SYSTEM...................
PROC MILITARY HEALTH SYSTEM--DESKTOP 77,047 77,047
TO DATACENTER........................
TOTAL DEFENSE HEALTH PROGRAM....... 40,502,123 40,531,123
TOTAL OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS......... 44,160,242 43,904,242
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TITLE XLVI--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
SEC. 4601. MILITARY CONSTRUCTION.
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SEC. 4601. MILITARY CONSTRUCTION (In Thousands of Dollars)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
State/Country and FY 2026 Conference
Account Installation Project Title Request Authorized
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ARMY
Alabama
Army Anniston Army Depot ACCESS CONTROL POINT....... 0 50,000
Army Redstone Arsenal COST TO COMPLETE-- 55,000 55,000
PROPULSION SYSTEMS
BUILDING.
Alaska
Army Fort Wainwright BARRACKS................... 208,000 80,000
Army Fort Wainwright DINING FACILITY (DESIGN)... 0 8,000
Arizona
Army Fort Huachuca FLIGHT CONTROL TOWER 0 0
(DESIGN).
Army Yuma Proving Ground POLE LINE ROAD (DESIGN).... 0 0
Florida
Army Eglin Air Force Base BARRACKS................... 91,000 50,000
Army Naval Air Station Key JOINT INTER-AGENCY TASK 50,000 50,000
West FORCE-SOUTH COMMAND AND
CONTROL FACILITY (INC).
Georgia
Army Fort Benning CAMP MERRILL BARRACKS 0 0
(DESIGN).
Army Fort Gillem EVIDENCE STORAGE BUILDING.. 166,000 45,000
Army Fort Gordon CYBER FACULTY OPERATIONS 0 0
AND AUDITORIUM FACILITY
(DESIGN).
Germany
Army Smith Barracks KNOWN DISTANCE RANGE....... 9,800 9,800
Army Smith Barracks LIVE FIRE EXERCISE 13,200 13,200
SHOOTHOUSE.
Army Smith Barracks VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SHOP... 39,000 39,000
Army U.S. Army Garrison VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SHOP... 92,000 92,000
Ansbach
Guam
Army Joint Region Marianas PDI: GUAM DEFENSE SYSTEM, 33,000 33,000
EIAMD, PHASE 2 (INC).
Hawaii
Army Pohakuloa Training AIRFIELD OPERATIONS 0 0
Area BUILDING.
Army Schofield Barracks MCA WILDLAND FIRE STATION 0 2,100
(DESIGN).
Illinois
Army Rock Island Arsenal CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER... 0 50,000
Army Rock Island Arsenal FORGING EQUIPMENT ANNEX 0 5,000
(DESIGN).
Indiana
Army Crane Army Ammunition PYROTECHNIC PRODUCTION 161,000 72,000
Plant FACILITY.
Kansas
Army Fort Riley AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER.. 0 26,000
Army Fort Riley AUTOMATED INFANTRY PLATOON 13,200 13,200
BATTLE COURSE.
Army Fort Riley BARRACKS (DESIGN).......... 0 16,000
Kentucky
Army Fort Campbell AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER.. 0 0
Army Fort Campbell BARRACKS................... 112,000 40,000
Army Fort Campbell FLIGHT CONTROL TOWER....... 0 45,000
Maryland
Army Aberdeen Proving APPLIED SCIENCE CENTER, 0 0
Ground ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND
(DESIGN).
New York
Army Fort Drum AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE HANGAR 0 9,500
ADDITION DESIGN).
Army Fort Drum ORTC TRANSIENT TRAINING 0 8,300
BARRACKS (DEISGN).
Army Fort Drum RANGE 41C, AUTOMATED RECORD 0 2,500
FIRE PLUS RANGE (DESIGN).
Army Fort Hamilton CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER... 31,000 31,000
Army Watervliet Arsenal ELECTRICAL SWITCHING 29,000 29,000
STATION.
North Carolina
Army Fort Bragg AUTOMATED INFANTRY PLATOON 19,000 19,000
BATTLE COURSE.
Army Fort Bragg COST TO COMPLETE AIRCRAFT 24,000 24,000
MAINTENANCE HANGAR.
Oklahoma
Army Fort Sill AUTOMATED-AIDED INSTRUCTION 0 9,300
BUILDING (DESIGN).
Army McAlester Army COST TO COMPLETE-- 55,000 55,000
Ammunition Plant AMMUNITION DEMOLITION SHOP.
Pennsylvania
Army Letterkenny Army Depot DEFENSE ACCESS ROADS....... 7,500 7,500
Army Letterkenny Army Depot GUIDED MISSILE MAINTENANCE 84,000 84,000
BUILDING.
Army Tobyhanna Army Depot RADAR TEST RANGE EXPANSION. 68,000 68,000
Republic of the Marshall
Islands
Army U.S. Army Garrison AIRFIELD APRON & TAXIWAY 0 43,000
Kwajalein REPAIR.
Army U.S. Army Garrison COST TO COMPLETE--FAMILY 0 14,000
Kwajalein HOUSING REPLACEMENT
CONSTRUCTION.
South Carolina
Army Fort Jackson CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER... 51,000 51,000
Texas
Army Corpus Christi Army COST TO COMPLETE-- 60,000 60,000
Depot POWERTRAIN FACILITY
(ENGINE ASSEMBLY).
Army Red River Army Depot COST TO COMPLETE--COMPONENT 93,000 48,000
REBUILD SHOP.
Washington
Army Joint Base Lewis- AIRFIELD FIRE AND RESCUE 0 79,000
McChord STATION.
Army Joint Base Lewis- COMMAND & CONTROL FACILITY. 128,000 55,000
McChord
Worldwide Unspecified
Army Unspecified Worldwide BARRACKS (DESIGN).......... 0 50,000
Locations
Army Unspecified Worldwide DESIGN..................... 287,557 287,557
Locations
Army Unspecified Worldwide FACILITIES, SUSTAINMENT, 0 0
Locations RESTORATION &
MODERNIZATION ($6,159,744
TRANSFERRED FROM O&M).
Army Unspecified Worldwide HOST NATION SUPPORT........ 46,031 46,031
Locations
Army Unspecified Worldwide PDI: INDOPACOM MINOR 68,453 68,453
Locations CONSTRUCTION PILOT.
Army Unspecified Worldwide UNSPECIFIED MINOR 79,218 79,218
Locations CONSTRUCTION.
Army Unspecified Worldwide UNSPECIFIED MINOR MILITARY 0 10,000
Locations CONSTRUCTION (DEMOLITION).
Army Unspecified Worldwide UNSPECIFIED MINOR MILITARY 0 40,000
Locations CONSTRUCTION (LABS).
........................
Subtotal Military Construction, Army 2,173,959 2,072,659
......................
NAVY & MARINE CORPS
Arizona
Navy & Marine Corps Marine Corps Air UDP TRANSIENT BARRACKS 0 0
Station Yuma (DESIGN).
Navy & Marine Corps Marine Corps Air WATER TREATMENT PLANT 0 26,100
Station Yuma (DESIGN).
Australia
Navy & Marine Corps Royal Australian Air PDI: AIRCRAFT PARKING APRON 190,630 190,630
Force Base Darwin (INC).
Bahrain
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Support Activity COST TO COMPLETE--FLEET 42,000 42,000
Bahrain MAINTENANCE FACILITY & TOC.
California
Navy & Marine Corps Marine Corps Base Camp COMMUNICATION CENTER (AREA 18,480 23,500
Pendleton 52).
Navy & Marine Corps Marine Corps Base Camp FIRE EMERGENCY RESPONSE 0 43,800
Pendleton STATION.
Navy & Marine Corps Marine Corps Base Camp MESS HALL & ARMORY (AREA 108,740 22,740
Pendleton 43).
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Air Station F-35 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE 0 33,490
Lemoore HANGAR (DESIGN).
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Air Station STRIKE FIGHTER CENTER OF 55,542 55,542
Lemoore EXCELLENCE PACIFIC (INC).
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Air Weapons CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 0 8,900
Station China Lake (DESIGN).
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Base Coronado FORD CLASS CVN 103,000 24,000
INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES,
PIER LIMA.
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Base Coronado UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING...... 0 45,431
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Base Point Loma RECONFIGURABLE CYBER 0 68,000
LABORATORY.
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Base San Diego CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER... 86,820 86,820
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Base Ventura COMMUNITY & AIRFIELD AREA 0 38,443
County Point Mugu FLOOD PROTECTION.
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Base Ventura COST TO COMPLETE--MQ-25 71,200 71,200
County Point Mugu AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
HANGAR.
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Support Activity NAVAL INNOVATION CENTER 30,000 30,000
Monterey (INC).
Connecticut
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Submarine Base SUBMARINE PIER 8 0 44,242
New London REPLACEMENT.
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Submarine Base WEAPONS MAGAZINE & ORDNANCE 30,000 30,000
New London OPERATIONS FACILITY.
District of Columbia
Navy & Marine Corps Marine Barracks BACHELOR ENLISTED QUARTERS 65,900 65,900
Washington (8th & SUPPORT FACILITY (INC).
Street & I)
District of Columbia
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Research BIOMOLECULAR SCIENCE & 0 157,000
Laboratory SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY
LABORATORY.
Djibouti
Navy & Marine Corps Camp Lemmonier ELECTRICAL POWER PLANT 51,600 51,600
(INC).
Florida
Navy & Marine Corps Cape Canaveral Space COST TO COMPLETE-- 15,600 15,600
Force Station ENGINEERING TEST FACILITY.
Navy & Marine Corps Marine Corps Support COMMUNICATIONS CENTER AND 0 45,425
Facility Blount INFRASTRUCTURE.
Island
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Air Station CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 0 4,575
Jacksonville (DESIGN).
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Air Station F-35 AIRCRAFT ENGINE REPAIR 0 78,117
Jacksonville FACILITY.
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Air Station MULTI AIRCRAFT PAINT & 0 26,515
Jacksonville STRIP (DESIGN).
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Air Station CONSOLIDATED "A" SCHOOL 0 45,502
Pensacola DORMITORY.
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Air Station ADVANCED HELICOPTER 98,505 98,505
Whiting Field TRAINING SYSTEM HANGAR
(INC).
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Air Station CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 0 3,000
Whiting Field (DESIGN).
Georgia
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Submarine Base TRIDENT REFIT FACILITY 119,030 119,030
Kings Bay EXPANSION--COLUMBIA (INC).
Guam
Navy & Marine Corps Andersen Air Force PDI: JOINT CONSOLIDATED 181,124 121,124
Base COMMUNICATIONS CENTER
(INC).
Navy & Marine Corps Andersen Air Force PDI: WATER WELLS........... 70,070 70,070
Base
Navy & Marine Corps Joint Region Marianas BLK V VA CLASS OPERATIONAL 0 0
STORAGE FACILITY.
Navy & Marine Corps Joint Region Marianas NEX COLD STORAGE WAREHOUSE. 0 0
Navy & Marine Corps Joint Region Marianas PDI: COST TO COMPLETE--X- 31,000 31,000
RAY WHARF BERTH.
Navy & Marine Corps Joint Region Marianas PDI: DEFENSE ACCESS ROADS.. 0 50,000
Navy & Marine Corps Joint Region Marianas PDI: JOINT COMMUNICATION 158,600 83,600
UPGRADE (INC).
Navy & Marine Corps Joint Region Marianas PDI: MISSILE INTEGRATION 87,270 87,270
TEST FACILITY (INC).
Navy & Marine Corps Joint Region Marianas POLARIS POINT ECP UPGRADE.. 0 0
Navy & Marine Corps Joint Region Marianas POLARIS POINT SUBMARINE 0 0
PIER.
Navy & Marine Corps Joint Region Marianas SATELLITE FIRE STATION..... 0 0
Navy & Marine Corps Joint Region Marianas SUBMARINE MAINTENANCE 0 0
FACILITY PHASES 1-3.
Navy & Marine Corps Joint Region Marianas UTILITY INFRASTRUCTURE & 0 32,000
ACCESS ROAD.
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Base Guam PDI: INNER APRA HARBOR 105,950 105,950
RESILIENCY.
Navy & Marine Corps Marine Corps Base Camp PDI: ARTILLERY BATTERY 64,774 64,774
Blaz FACILITIES (INC).
Navy & Marine Corps Marine Corps Base Camp PDI: RECYCLE CENTER........ 61,010 61,010
Blaz
Hawaii
Navy & Marine Corps Joint Base Pearl DDG-1000 SHIP SUPPORT 83,000 83,000
Harbor-Hickam INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES.
Navy & Marine Corps Joint Base Pearl DRY DOCK 3 REPLACEMENT 553,720 492,720
Harbor-Hickam (INC).
Navy & Marine Corps Joint Base Pearl WATER TREATMENT PLANT (INC) 141,650 141,650
Harbor-Hickam
Navy & Marine Corps Marine Corps Base ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION 0 15,690
Kaneohe Bay MODERNIZATION.
Navy & Marine Corps Marine Corps Base MAIN GATE ENTRY REPLACEMENT 0 49,260
Kaneohe Bay
Navy & Marine Corps Marine Corps Base WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY 108,350 37,350
Kaneohe Bay COMPLIANCE UPGRADE (INC).
Navy & Marine Corps Pacific Missile Range PDI: AIRFIELD PAVEMENT 235,730 65,730
Facility Barking UPGRADES.
Sands
Japan
Navy & Marine Corps Marine Corps Base Camp PDI: SCHOOL AGE CARE 58,000 58,000
Smedley D. Butler CENTERS.
Maine
Navy & Marine Corps Portsmouth Naval MULTI-MISSION DRYDOCK #1 220,793 220,793
Shipyard EXTENSION (INC).
Navy & Marine Corps Portsmouth Naval POWER RELIABILITY & WATER 227,769 227,769
Shipyard RESILIENCE UPGRADES (INC).
Maryland
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Support Activity FOREIGN MATERIALS 114,000 73,000
Washington Suitland EXPLOITATION LAB.
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Surface Warfare CONTAINED BURN FACILITY 0 65,000
Center Indian Head (INC).
Navy & Marine Corps US Naval Academy STORM WATER MANAGEMENT 0 86,000
Annapolis FACILITIES.
Nevada
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Air Station RANGE TRAINING COMPLEX 47,000 47,000
Fallon IMPROVEMENTS.
North Carolina
Navy & Marine Corps Marine Corps Air F-35 AIRCRAFT SUSTAINMENT 200,000 40,000
Station Cherry Point CTR (INC).
Navy & Marine Corps Marine Corps Air FLIGHTLINE UTILITIES 0 15,000
Station Cherry Point MODERNIZATION, PHASE 2
(DESIGN).
Navy & Marine Corps Marine Corps Base Camp AMPHIBIOUS COMBAT VEHICLE 0 48,280
Lejeune SHELTERS.
Pennsylvania
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Support Activity MACHINERY CONTROL 0 94,140
Mechanicsburg DEVELOPMENT CENTER.
Rhode Island
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Station Newport CONSOLIDATED RDT&E SYSTEMS 0 40,000
FACILITY.
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Station Newport NEXT GENERATION SECURE 0 73,000
SUBMARINE PLATFORM
FACILITY.
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Station Newport NEXT GENERATION TORPEDO 0 37,000
INTEGRATION LAB.
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Station Newport SUBMARINE PAYLOAD 0 40,000
INTEGRATION LABORATORY.
South Carolina
Navy & Marine Corps Joint Base Charleston NUCLEAR POWER TRAINING 65,400 65,400
FACILITY SIMULATION
EXPANSION (INC).
Virginia
Navy & Marine Corps Joint Expeditionary COST TO COMPLETE--CHILD 12,360 12,360
Base Little Creek- DEVELOPMENT CENTER.
Fort Story
Navy & Marine Corps Joint Expeditionary EOD EXPEDITIONARY MINE 0 12,000
Base Little Creek- COUNTERMEASURES FACILITY
Fort Story (DESIGN).
Navy & Marine Corps Marine Corps Base WATER TREATMENT PLANT...... 63,560 63,560
Quantico
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Station Norfolk COST TO COMPLETE--CHILD 11,700 11,700
DEVELOPMENT CENTER.
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Station Norfolk ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION 93,307 93,307
SYSTEM UPGRADES (INC).
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Station Norfolk MQ-25 AIRCRAFT LAYDOWN 20,430 20,430
FACILITIES.
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Station Norfolk POWER UPGRADES--PIER 14 0 15,000
(DESIGN).
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Station Norfolk PPV UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING 380,000 380,000
INVESTMENT.
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Weapons Station SHORE POWER FOR VIRGINIA 0 2,200
Yorktown CLASS SUBMARINES (DESIGN).
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Weapons Station WEAPONS MAGAZINES (INC).... 71,758 71,758
Yorktown
Navy & Marine Corps Norfolk Naval Shipyard DRY DOCK 3 MODERNIZATION 188,576 188,576
(INC).
Washington
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Air Station EA-18G GROWLER MAINTENANCE 0 75,000
Whidbey Island FACILITY.
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Base Kitsap- TRIDENT REFIT FACILITY 245,700 95,700
Bangor WAREHOUSE.
Navy & Marine Corps Puget Sound Naval COST TO COMPLETE--CVN 78 48,800 48,800
Shipyard AIRCRAFT CARRIER
ELECTRICAL UPGRADES.
Worldwide Unspecified
Navy & Marine Corps Unspecified Worldwide BARRACKS (DESIGN).......... 0 50,000
Locations
Navy & Marine Corps Unspecified Worldwide BARRACKS (DESIGN).......... 0 69,208
Locations
Navy & Marine Corps Unspecified Worldwide DATA PROCESSING FACILITY... 57,190 57,190
Locations
Navy & Marine Corps Unspecified Worldwide DESIGN..................... 562,423 562,423
Locations
Navy & Marine Corps Unspecified Worldwide FACILITIES, SUSTAINMENT, 0 0
Locations RESTORATION &
MODERNIZATION (MARINE
CORPS) ($2,079,890
TRANSFERRED FROM O&M).
Navy & Marine Corps Unspecified Worldwide FACILITIES, SUSTAINMENT, 0 0
Locations RESTORATION &
MODERNIZATION (NAVY)
($3,991,438 TRANSFERRED
FROM O&M).
Navy & Marine Corps Unspecified Worldwide INDOPACOM MILITARY 162,855 162,855
Locations CONSTRUCTION PILOT PROGRAM.
Navy & Marine Corps Unspecified Worldwide JOINT MARITIME FACILITY.... 72,430 82,880
Locations
Navy & Marine Corps Unspecified Worldwide SIOP (DESIGN).............. 0 110,000
Locations
Navy & Marine Corps Unspecified Worldwide UNSPECIFIED MINOR 119,331 119,331
Locations CONSTRUCTION.
Navy & Marine Corps Unspecified Worldwide UNSPECIFIED MINOR MILITARY 0 10,000
Locations CONSTRUCTION (DEMOLITION).
Navy & Marine Corps Unspecified Worldwide UNSPECIFIED MINOR MILITARY 0 40,000
Locations CONSTRUCTION (LABS).
........................
Subtotal Military Construction, Navy & Marine Corps 6,012,677 6,772,465
......................
AIR FORCE
Alaska
Air Force Eielson Air Force Base COAL THAW SHED ADDITION 0 1,750
(DESIGN).
Air Force Eielson Air Force Base CONSOLIDATED MUNITIONS 0 13,200
COMPLEX (DESIGN).
Air Force Eielson Air Force Base JOINT PACIFIC ALASKA RANGE 0 0
COMPLEX OPERATIONS
FACILITY (DESIGN).
Air Force Joint Base Elmendorf- JOINT INTEGRATED TEST & 152,000 82,000
Richardson TRAINING CENTER (INC).
Arizona
Air Force Davis-Monthan Air COMMUNICATIONS HEADQUARTERS 49,000 49,000
Force Base FACILITY.
Air Force Davis-Monthan Air MC-130J HANGAR/AIRCRAFT 125,000 50,000
Force Base MAINTENANCE UNIT.
Air Force Luke Air Force Base CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER... 0 45,000
California
Air Force Travis Air Force Base CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER... 60,000 60,000
Diego Garcia
Air Force Naval Support Facility OPERATIONS SUPPORT FACILITY 29,000 29,000
Diego Garcia
Florida
Air Force Cape Canaveral Space INSTALL WASTE WATER "FORCE" 11,400 11,400
Force Station MAIN, ICBM ROAD.
Air Force Cape Canaveral Space INSTALL WATER MAIN, ICBM 10,400 10,400
Force Station ROAD.
Air Force Cape Canaveral Space PHILLIPS PARKWAY HAUL ROUTE 28,000 28,000
Force Station
Air Force Eglin Air Force Base 350TH SPECTRUM WARFARE WING 0 3,300
(DESIGN).
Air Force Eglin Air Force Base CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 41,000 57,000
WITH LAND ACQUISITION.
Air Force Eglin Air Force Base F-35A ADAL SQUADRON 23,000 23,000
OPERATIONS.
Air Force Eglin Air Force Base F-35A DEVELOPMENTAL TEST 2- 52,000 52,000
BAY MX HANGAR.
Air Force Eglin Air Force Base F-35A DEVELOPMENTAL TEST 2- 50,000 50,000
BAY TEST HANGAR.
Air Force Hurlburt Field 361 ISRG MISSION OPERATIONS 0 66,000
FACILITY.
Air Force MacDill Air Force Base KC-46A ADAL AIRCRAFT 30,000 30,000
MAINTENANCE HANGAR 2.
Air Force MacDill Air Force Base KC-46A ADAL AIRCRAFT 33,000 33,000
MAINTENANCE HANGAR 3.
Air Force MacDill Air Force Base KC-46A GENERAL PURPOSE 11,000 11,000
WAREHOUSE.
Air Force Tyndall Air Force Base FIRE/CRASH RESCUE STATION.. 0 0
Georgia
Air Force Moody Air Force Base 23RD SECURITY FORCES 0 35,000
SQUADRON OPS FACILITY.
Air Force Moody Air Force Base MILITARY WORKING DOG KENNEL 0 0
Air Force Robins Air Force Base AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER.. 28,000 28,000
Germany
Air Force Ramstein Air Base 35 POINT INDOOR FIRING 44,000 44,000
RANGE.
Air Force Ramstein Air Base AEROMEDICAL EVACUATION 29,000 0
COMPOUND.
Greenland
Air Force Pituffik Space Base RUNWAY APPROACH LANDING 32,000 32,000
SYSTEM.
Hawaii
Air Force Joint Base Pearl COMBINED OPERATIONS CENTER 0 5,000
Harbor-Hickam (DESIGN).
Japan
Air Force Kadena Air Base PDI: THEATER A/C CORROSION 66,350 66,350
CONTROL CENTER (INC).
Louisiana
Air Force Barksdale Air Force CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 0 2,200
Base (DESIGN).
Air Force Barksdale Air Force WEAPONS GENERATION 116,000 18,000
Base FACILITIES DORMITORY.
Maryland
Air Force Joint Base Anacostia- LARGE VEHICLE INSPECTION 0 0
Bolling STATION.
Massachusetts
Air Force Hanscom Air Force Base FIRE STATION............... 55,000 55,000
Mississippi
Air Force Columbus Air Force WATER TANK STORAGE......... 0 14,200
Base
Missouri
Air Force Whiteman Air Force B-21 ADAL WEAPONS RELEASE 13,600 13,600
Base SYSTEM STORAGE.
Air Force Whiteman Air Force B-21 RADIO FREQUENCY HANGAR 114,000 20,000
Base
Montana
Air Force Malmstrom Air Force WEAPONS STORAGE & 60,000 60,000
Base MAINTENANCE FACILITY (INC).
Nebraska
Air Force Offutt Air Force Base SAOC BEDDOWN--1-BAY HANGAR 0 19,000
(DESIGN).
Air Force Offutt Air Force Base SAOC BEDDOWN--2-BAY HANGAR 0 16,000
(DESIGN).
Air Force Offutt Air Force Base SAOC BEDDOWN--SUPPLY 0 7,350
STORAGE FACILITY (DESIGN).
New Jersey
Air Force Joint Base McGuire-Dix- WELL NO. 5................. 0 0
Lakehurst
Air Force Joint Base McGuire-Dix- WELL NO. 6................. 0 0
Lakehurst
New Mexico
Air Force Cannon Air Force Base 192 BED DORMITORY (DESIGN). 0 0
Air Force Cannon Air Force Base DEPLOYMENT PROCESSING 0 79,000
CENTER.
Air Force Cannon Air Force Base DORMITORY.................. 90,000 10,000
Air Force Kirtland Air Force 58 SOW/PJ/CRO PIPELINE DORM 0 10,000
Base
Air Force Kirtland Air Force COMBAT RESCUE HELICOPTER 0 0
Base SIMULATOR.
Air Force Kirtland Air Force EXPLOSIVE OPERATIONS 0 26,000
Base BUILDING.
Air Force Kirtland Air Force JOINT NAVIGATION WARFARE 0 0
Base CENTER HEADQUARTERS
(DESIGN).
Air Force Kirtland Air Force SPACE RAPID CAPABILITIES 83,000 83,000
Base OFFICE HEADQUARTERS.
North Carolina
Air Force Seymour Johnson Air CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER... 0 54,000
Force Base
Air Force Seymour Johnson Air COMBAT ARMS TRAINING AND 0 41,000
Force Base MAINTENANCE COMPLEX.
Norway
Air Force Royal Norwegian Air QUICK REACTION AIRCRAFT 72,000 72,000
Force Base Rygge HANGAR.
Ohio
Air Force Wright-Patterson Air AI SUPERCOMPUTING CENTER 0 0
Force Base (DESIGN).
Air Force Wright-Patterson Air HUMAN PERFORMANCE CENTER 0 45,000
Force Base LAB.
Air Force Wright-Patterson Air RUNWAY (DESIGN)............ 0 15,000
Force Base
Oklahoma
Air Force Tinker Air Force Base BOMBER AGILE COMMON HANGAR 127,000 15,000
(INC).
Air Force Tinker Air Force Base CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER... 54,000 54,000
Air Force Tinker Air Force Base E-7 SQUAD OPERATIONS CENTER 0 10,000
South Dakota
Air Force Ellsworth Air Force B-21 ADD FLIGHT SIMULATOR 2 63,000 63,000
Base
Air Force Ellsworth Air Force B-21 ALERT FACILITY........ 71,000 71,000
Base
Air Force Ellsworth Air Force B-21 ENVIRONMENTAL 75,000 75,000
Base PROTECTION SHELTERS.
Air Force Ellsworth Air Force B-21 S. ENVIRONMENTAL 88,000 88,000
Base PROTECTION SHELTERS.
Air Force Ellsworth Air Force B-21 W. ALERT APRON & 81,000 81,000
Base ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
SHELTERS.
Tennessee
Air Force Arnold Air Force Base INSTALLATION ACP GATE 2 0 0
UPGRADE.
Texas
Air Force Dyess Air Force Base B-21 LOW OBSERVABLE 0 24,700
CORROSION HANGAR AND THE
MISSION PLANNING FACILITY
(DESIGN).
Air Force Dyess Air Force Base B-21 MISSION PLANNING 78,000 78,000
FACILITY.
Air Force Dyess Air Force Base B-21 UTILITIES & SITE 12,800 12,800
IMPROVEMENTS.
Air Force Dyess Air Force Base GATE REPAIRS (DESIGN)...... 0 4,500
Air Force Goodfellow Air Force PIPELINE STUDENT DORMITORY. 112,000 23,000
Base
Air Force Joint Base San Antonio- BMT CLASSROOMS/DINING 79,000 39,000
Lackland FACILITY 4 (INC).
United Kingdom
Air Force Royal Air Force RADR STORAGE FACILITY...... 20,000 20,000
Feltwell
Air Force Royal Air Force SURETY: COMMAND POST....... 104,000 10,000
Lakenheath
Air Force Royal Air Force SURETY: DEFENDER OPERATIONS 149,000 10,000
Lakenheath COMPOUND.
Utah
Air Force Hill Air Force Base F-35 CANOPY REPAIR FACILITY 0 2,600
(DESIGN).
Air Force Hill Air Force Base F-35 MAINTENANCE FACILITY, 22,000 22,000
PHASE 1 (INC).
Air Force Hill Air Force Base T-7A DEPOT MAINTENANCE 178,000 113,000
COMPLEX (INC).
Virginia
Air Force Joint Base Langley- FUEL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 0 0
Eustis DOCK.
Air Force Langley Air Force Base 192ND WING HEADQUARTERS 0 0
(DESIGN).
Washington
Air Force Fairchild Air Force ALTERATION AIRCRAFT PARTS 0 2,500
Base WAREHOUSE (DESIGN).
Worldwide Unspecified
Air Force Unspecified Worldwide BARRACKS (DESIGN).......... 0 50,000
Locations
Air Force Unspecified Worldwide DESIGN..................... 573,223 573,223
Locations
Air Force Unspecified Worldwide FACILITIES, SUSTAINMENT, 0 0
Locations RESTORATION &
MODERNIZATION (AIR FORCE)
($3,093,331 TRANSFERRED
FROM O&M).
Air Force Unspecified Worldwide FACILITIES, SUSTAINMENT, 0 0
Locations RESTORATION &
MODERNIZATION (SPACE
FORCE).
Air Force Unspecified Worldwide INDOPACOM MILITARY 123,800 123,800
Locations CONSTRUCTION PILOT PROGRAM.
Air Force Unspecified Worldwide UNSPECIFIED MINOR 72,900 72,900
Locations CONSTRUCTION.
Air Force Unspecified Worldwide UNSPECIFIED MINOR MILITARY 0 10,000
Locations CONSTRUCTION (DEMOLITION).
Air Force Unspecified Worldwide UNSPECIFIED MINOR MILITARY 0 40,000
Locations CONSTRUCTION (LABS).
Wyoming
Air Force F.E. Warren Air Force GBSD UTILITY CORRIDOR (INC) 130,000 130,000
Base
........................
Subtotal Military Construction, Air Force 3,721,473 3,394,773
......................
DEFENSE-WIDE
Alabama
Defense-Wide DLA Distribution GENERAL PURPOSE WAREHOUSE.. 32,000 32,000
Center Anniston
California
Defense-Wide Armed Forces Reserve POWER GENERATION & 0 20,600
Center Mountain View MICROGRID.
Defense-Wide Naval Base Coronado SOF SEAL TEAM SEVENTEEN 0 75,900
OPERATIONS FACILITY.
Defense-Wide Travis Air Force Base MEDICAL WAREHOUSE ADDITION. 49,980 49,980
Defense-Wide Travis Air Force Base POWER GENERATION & 0 25,120
MICROGRID.
Cuba
Defense-Wide Naval Station HOSPITAL REPLACEMENT (INC 35,794 35,794
Guantanamo Bay 3).
Florida
Defense-Wide Homestead Air Reserve SOF CLIMATE CONTROLLED 0 33,000
Base TACTICAL STORAGE WAREHOUSE.
Defense-Wide Marine Corps Support POWER GENERATION & 0 30,500
Facility Blount ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Island RESILIENCE.
Georgia
Defense-Wide Fort Benning DEXTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL... 127,375 22,375
Germany
Defense-Wide Rhine Ordnance MEDICAL CENTER REPLACEMENT 99,167 99,167
Barracks (INC 12).
Defense-Wide U.S. Army Garrison POWER GENERATION & 0 73,000
Ansbach (Storck MICROGRID.
Barracks)
Defense-Wide U.S. Army Garrison SOF HUMAN PERFORMANCE 16,700 16,700
Rheinland-Pfalz TRAINING CENTER.
Guam
Defense-Wide Joint Region Marianas PDI: GUAM DEFENSE SYSTEM, 183,900 83,900
COMMAND CENTER (INC).
Defense-Wide Joint Region Marianas PDI: GUAM DEFENSE SYSTEM, 61,903 61,903
EIAMD, PHASE 1 (INC).
Defense-Wide Joint Region Marianas POWER RESILIENCY UPGRADES.. 0 0
Defense-Wide Naval Base Guam POWER GENERATION & 0 63,010
MICROGRID.
Japan
Defense-Wide Marine Corps Air POWER GENERATION & 0 10,000
Station Iwakuni MICROGRID.
Maryland
Defense-Wide Fort Meade NSAW EAST CAMPUS BUILDING 455,000 230,000
#5 (INC 2).
Defense-Wide Fort Meade NSAW VENONA WIDENING....... 26,600 26,600
Defense-Wide Walter Reed National MEDCEN ADDITION/ALTERATION 70,000 70,000
Military Medical (INC 9).
Center
Massachusetts
Defense-Wide Cape Cod Space Force POWER GENERATION & 0 10,000
Station MICROGRID.
New Mexico
Defense-Wide White Sands Missile POWER GENERATION & 0 38,500
Range MICROGRID.
North Carolina
Defense-Wide Fort Bragg POWER GENERATION & 0 80,000
MICROGRID.
Defense-Wide Fort Bragg SOF FORWARD OPERATING BASE 0 44,700
FREEDOM UPGRADES.
Defense-Wide Fort Bragg SOF JOINT INTELLIGENCE 0 8,100
CENTER (DESIGN).
Defense-Wide Fort Bragg SOF MISSION COMMAND CENTER. 130,000 80,000
Defense-Wide Fort Bragg SOF OPERATIONAL AMMUNITION 80,000 80,000
SUPPLY POINT PHASE 1.
Defense-Wide Fort Bragg SOF OPERATIONAL AMMUNITION 0 65,000
SUPPLY POINT PHASE 2.
Defense-Wide Marine Corps Base Camp SOF COMBAT SERIVCE SUPPORT/ 0 51,400
Lejeune MOTOR TRANSPORT EXPANSION.
Defense-Wide Marine Corps Base Camp SOF MARINE RAIDER BATTALION 90,000 90,000
Lejeune OPS FACILITY (INC).
Pennsylvania
Defense-Wide Defense Distribution GENERAL PURPOSE WAREHOUSE.. 90,000 90,000
Depot New Cumberland
Defense-Wide Harrisburg Air SOF SIMULATOR FACILITY (MC- 13,400 13,400
National Guard Base 130J).
Puerto Rico
Defense-Wide Punta Borinquen RAMEY UNIT SCHOOL 155,000 66,519
REPLACEMENT.
Texas
Defense-Wide Camp Swift SMART WATER GRID........... 0 19,800
Defense-Wide Fort Hood CENTRAL ENERGY PLANT....... 0 34,500
Defense-Wide NSA Texas NSA/CSS TEXAS CRYPTOLOGIC 500,000 500,000
CENTER (INC).
United Kingdom
Defense-Wide Royal Air Force HOSPITAL REPLACEMENT, PHASE 322,200 47,200
Lakenheath 2 (INC).
Defense-Wide Royal Air Force SOF MRSP & PARTS STORAGE... 45,000 45,000
Mildenhall
Utah
Defense-Wide Camp Williams POWER GENERATION & 0 28,500
MICROGRID.
Virginia
Defense-Wide Pentagon OPERATIONS FACILITY........ 34,000 34,000
Washington
Defense-Wide Fairchild Air Force HYDRANT SYSTEM AREA C...... 85,000 85,000
Base
Defense-Wide Manchester BULK STORAGE TANKS, PHASE 3 71,000 71,000
Worldwide Unspecified
Defense-Wide Unspecified Worldwide DESIGN (DEFENSE-WIDE)...... 26,571 26,571
Locations
Defense-Wide Unspecified Worldwide DESIGN (DHA)............... 29,077 29,077
Locations
Defense-Wide Unspecified Worldwide DESIGN (DLA)............... 30,900 30,900
Locations
Defense-Wide Unspecified Worldwide DESIGN (ERCIP)............. 38,669 38,669
Locations
Defense-Wide Unspecified Worldwide DESIGN (MDA)............... 21,360 21,360
Locations
Defense-Wide Unspecified Worldwide DESIGN (NSA)............... 14,842 14,842
Locations
Defense-Wide Unspecified Worldwide DESIGN (SOCOM)............. 32,731 32,731
Locations
Defense-Wide Unspecified Worldwide DESIGN (TJS)............... 2,000 2,000
Locations
Defense-Wide Unspecified Worldwide DESIGN (WHS)............... 14,851 14,851
Locations
Defense-Wide Unspecified Worldwide ENERGY RESILIENCE & 684,330 0
Locations CONSERVATION INVESTMENT
PROGRAM.
Defense-Wide Unspecified Worldwide EXERCISE RELATED MINOR 4,727 4,727
Locations CONSTRUCTION.
Defense-Wide Unspecified Worldwide INDOPACOM MILITARY 77,000 77,000
Locations CONSTRUCTION PILOT PROGRAM.
Defense-Wide Unspecified Worldwide UNSPECIFIED MINOR 3,000 3,000
Locations CONSTRUCTION (DEFENSE-
WIDE).
Defense-Wide Unspecified Worldwide UNSPECIFIED MINOR 3,084 3,084
Locations CONSTRUCTION (DLA).
Defense-Wide Unspecified Worldwide UNSPECIFIED MINOR 4,140 4,140
Locations CONSTRUCTION (MDA).
Defense-Wide Unspecified Worldwide UNSPECIFIED MINOR 6,000 6,000
Locations CONSTRUCTION (NSA).
Defense-Wide Unspecified Worldwide UNSPECIFIED MINOR 25,000 25,000
Locations CONSTRUCTION (SOCOM).
........................
Subtotal Military Construction, Defense-Wide 3,792,301 2,976,120
......................
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
Arizona
Army National Guard Camp Navajo BRIDGE (DESIGN)............ 0 0
Guam
Army National Guard Joint Forces READINESS CENTER ADDITION.. 55,000 55,000
Headquarters--Guam
Illinois
Army National Guard General Richard L. READINESS CENTER ALTERATION 0 0
Jones National Guard (DESIGN).
Readiness Center
Army National Guard Marseilles Training RANGE CONTROL (DESIGN)..... 0 3,050
Center
Army National Guard Peoria Armory READINESS CENTER (DESIGN).. 0 8,000
Indiana
Army National Guard Shelbyville Armory AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE HANGAR 0 55,000
ADDITION/ALTERATION.
Iowa
Army National Guard Waterloo Armory NATIONAL GUARD VEHICLE 13,800 13,800
MAINTENANCE SHOP.
Kentucky
Army National Guard Jackson Field VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SHOP 0 1,850
(DESIGN).
Michigan
Army National Guard Camp Grayling ALL-DOMAIN WARFIGHTING 0 4,400
TRAINING COMPLEX (DESIGN).
Mississippi
Army National Guard Camp Shelby ARMY AVIATION SUPPORT 0 11,600
FACILITY AND READINESS
CENTER (DESIGN).
Army National Guard Meridian Readiness ARMY AVIATION SUPPORT 0 2,200
Center and Army FACILITY (DESIGN).
Aviation Support
Facility
Nevada
Army National Guard Henderson Armory ARMORY EXPANSION (DESIGN).. 0 0
New Hampshire
Army National Guard Plymouth Training NATIONAL GUARD READINESS 26,000 26,000
Center CENTER.
New Mexico
Army National Guard Santa Fe Training SOLDIER PERFORMANCE 0 4,250
Center READINESS CENTER (DESIGN).
New York
Army National Guard Albany READINESS CENTER........... 0 90,000
North Carolina
Army National Guard Salisbury Training AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE HANGAR 0 69,000
Center ADDITION/ALTERATION.
North Dakota
Army National Guard Jamestown Armory ARMORY (DESIGN)............ 0 5,200
Oregon
Army National Guard Naval Weapons Systems AUTOMATED MULTIPURPOSE 0 16,000
Training Facility MACHINE GUN (MPMG) RANGE.
Boardman
South Dakota
Army National Guard Watertown Training NATIONAL GUARD VEHICLE 28,000 28,000
Center MAINTENANCE SHOP.
Tennessee
Army National Guard Smyrna Training Site AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE HANGAR 0 4,000
(DESIGN).
Vermont
Army National Guard Swanton Armory READINESS CENTER (DESIGN).. 0 0
Virginia
Army National Guard Army Aviation Support COST TO COMPLETE--AIRCRAFT 15,500 15,500
Facility Sandston MAINTENANCE HANGAR.
Washington
Army National Guard Fairchild Air Force DINING FACILITY (DESIGN)... 0 3,800
Base
Wisconsin
Army National Guard Black River Falls READINESS CENTER (DESIGN).. 0 0
Worldwide Unspecified
Army National Guard Unspecified Worldwide DESIGN..................... 13,580 13,580
Locations
Army National Guard Unspecified Worldwide FACILITIES, SUSTAINMENT, 0 0
Locations RESTORATION &
MODERNIZATION.
Army National Guard Unspecified Worldwide UNSPECIFIED MINOR 0 0
Locations CONSTRUCTION.
........................
Subtotal Military Construction, Army National Guard 151,880 430,230
......................
ARMY RESERVE
Alabama
Army Reserve Maxwell Air Force Base AREA MAINTENANCE SUPPORT 0 28,000
ACTIVITY.
Alaska
Army Reserve Joint Base Elmendorf- MAINTENANCE FACILITY....... 0 46,000
Richardson
Illinois
Army Reserve Fort Sheridan AREA MAINTENANCE SUPPORT 0 36,000
ACTIVITY.
Kentucky
Army Reserve Fort Knox AVIATION SUPPORT FACILITY.. 0 50,000
Pennsylvania
Army Reserve New Castle Army AREA MAINTENANCE SUPPORT 30,000 30,000
Reserve Center ACTIVITY/VMS/LAND.
Texas
Army Reserve Camp Bullis ARMY RESERVE CENTER 0 5,000
BUILDING (DESIGN).
Army Reserve Conroe Army Reserve ROTARY-WING LANDING PAD & 0 0
Center TAXIWAY.
Worldwide Unspecified
Army Reserve Unspecified Worldwide DESIGN..................... 6,013 6,013
Locations
Army Reserve Unspecified Worldwide FACILITIES, SUSTAINMENT, 0 0
Locations RESTORATION &
MODERNIZATION.
Army Reserve Unspecified Worldwide UNSPECIFIED MINOR 6,226 6,226
Locations CONSTRUCTION.
........................
Subtotal Military Construction, Army Reserve 42,239 207,239
......................
NAVY RESERVE & MARINE CORPS RESERVE
Maine
Navy Reserve & Marine Corps Portsmouth Naval PARKING CONSOLIDATION 0 0
Reserve Shipyard (DESIGN).
Texas
Navy Reserve & Marine Corps Naval Air Station AIRCRAFT HANGAR 0 50,000
Reserve Joint Reserve Base MODERNIZATION.
Fort Worth
Worldwide Unspecified
Navy Reserve & Marine Corps Unspecified Worldwide DESIGN..................... 2,255 2,255
Reserve Locations
Navy Reserve & Marine Corps Unspecified Worldwide FACILITIES, SUSTAINMENT, 0 0
Reserve Locations RESTORATION &
MODERNIZATION (MARINE
CORPS RESERVE).
Navy Reserve & Marine Corps Unspecified Worldwide FACILITIES, SUSTAINMENT, 0 0
Reserve Locations RESTORATION &
MODERNIZATION (NAVY
RESERVE).
........................
Subtotal Military Construction, Navy Reserve & Marine Corps Reserve 2,255 52,255
......................
AIR NATIONAL GUARD
Alaska
Air National Guard Eielson Air Force Base BCE PAVEMENTS & GROUNDS 0 15,000
FACILITY.
Air National Guard Joint Base Elmendorf- BASE SUPPLY COMPLEX........ 46,000 46,000
Richardson
Georgia
Air National Guard Savannah Combat TROOP CAMP (DESIGN)........ 0 3,800
Readiness Training
Center
Air National Guard Savannah Hilton Head C-130J CORROSION CONTROL 0 11,400
International Airport FACILITY.
Air National Guard Savannah Hilton Head DINING HALL & SERVICES 27,000 27,000
International Airport TRAIN FACILITY.
Illinois
Air National Guard Scott Air Force Base AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE HANGAR 0 6,000
(DESIGN).
Indiana
Air National Guard Fort Wayne F16 MISSION TRAINING 0 18,000
International Airport FACILITY (DESIGN).
Iowa
Air National Guard Sioux Gateway Airport ADAL AIRCRAFT PARKING APRON 0 50,000
Air National Guard Sioux Gateway Airport EXTEND RUNWAY 13-31........ 0 65,000
Air National Guard Sioux Gateway Airport REPAIR RUNWAY 13-31........ 0 90,000
Air National Guard Sioux Gateway Airport WARM-UP / HOLDING PAD...... 0 15,000
Maine
Air National Guard Bangor Air National MENG 101ST ARW AMXS/AGE 0 0
Guard Base FACILITY (DESIGN).
Maryland
Air National Guard Warfield Air National ENGINE SOUND SUPPRESSOR 0 1,000
Guard Base EQUIPMENT (DESIGN).
Massachusetts
Air National Guard Otis Air National DINING FACILITY / EMEDS.... 31,000 31,000
Guard Base
Michigan
Air National Guard Selfridge Air National BRAVO RUNWAY IMPROVEMENT 0 2,400
Guard Base (DESIGN).
Air National Guard Selfridge Air National RUNWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 0 9,000
Guard Base (DESIGN).
Air National Guard Selfridge Air National TAXIWAY ALPHA RUNWAY 0 2,800
Guard Base IMPROVEMENT (DESIGN).
Mississippi
Air National Guard Key Field Air National BASE SUPPLY WAREHOUSE...... 19,000 19,000
Guard Base
Air National Guard Key Field Air National CORROSION CONTROL HANGAR 0 6,700
Guard Base (DESIGN).
Nevada
Air National Guard Reno-Tahoe ENGINE MAINTENANCE AND 0 3,200
International Airport SUPPORT EQUIPMENT FACILITY
(DESIGN).
Air National Guard Reno-Tahoe FUEL CELL HANGAR (DESIGN).. 0 5,400
International Airport
New Hampshire
Air National Guard Pease Air National JOINT USE CHILD DEVELOPMENT 0 0
Guard Base CENTER (DESIGN).
Air National Guard Pease Air National SMALL ARMS RANGE........... 0 16,000
Guard Base
New Jersey
Air National Guard Atlantic City Air ADAL MAINTENANCE HANGAR AIR 0 68,000
National Guard Base NATIONAL GUARD/SHOPS.
Oregon
Air National Guard Kingsley Field Air ACADEMIC TRAINING CENTER 0 0
National Guard Base (DESIGN).
Air National Guard Klamath Falls Airport F-35 FTU ACADEMIC TRAINING 0 80,000
CENTER.
Air National Guard Portland International ADAL COMMUNICATIONS ANNEX.. 16,500 16,500
Airport
Utah
Air National Guard Salt Lake City FUEL CELL CORROSION CONTROL 0 73,000
International Airport HANGAR.
Air National Guard Salt Lake City MAINTENANCE HANGAR & SHOPS. 0 72,000
International Airport
West Virginia
Air National Guard Mclaughlin Air SQUADRON OPERATIONS 0 0
National Guard Base FACILITY (DESIGN).
Wisconsin
Air National Guard Volk Air National ADAL ACS COMPLEX........... 0 8,400
Guard Base
Worldwide Unspecified
Air National Guard Unspecified Worldwide DESIGN..................... 24,146 24,146
Locations
Air National Guard Unspecified Worldwide FACILITIES, SUSTAINMENT, 0 0
Locations RESTORATION &
MODERNIZATION.
Air National Guard Unspecified Worldwide UNSPECIFIED MINOR 25,000 25,000
Locations CONSTRUCTION.
........................
Subtotal Military Construction, Air National Guard 188,646 810,746
......................
AIR FORCE RESERVE
Delaware
Air Force Reserve Dover Air Force Base 512TH OPERATIONS GROUP 42,000 0
FACILITY.
Georgia
Air Force Reserve Dobbins Air Reserve ENTRY CONTROL FACILITY 0 3,200
Base (DESIGN).
New York
Air Force Reserve Niagara Falls Air COMBINED OPERATIONS 0 54,000
Reserve Station FACILITY.
South Carolina
Air Force Reserve Joint Base Charleston AEROMEDICAL EVACUATION 0 33,000
FACILITY.
Texas
Air Force Reserve Joint Base San Antonio- C5M AGE MAINTENANCE 18,000 18,000
Lackland FACILITY.
Virginia
Air Force Reserve Joint Base Langley- TARGETING ISR CRITICAL 0 15,000
Eustis COMMUNICATIONS DATA
FACILITY (DESIGN).
Worldwide Unspecified
Air Force Reserve Unspecified Worldwide DESIGN..................... 270 270
Locations
Air Force Reserve Unspecified Worldwide FACILITIES, SUSTAINMENT, 0 0
Locations RESTORATION &
MODERNIZATION.
Air Force Reserve Unspecified Worldwide UNSPECIFIED MINOR 188 188
Locations CONSTRUCTION.
........................
Subtotal Military Construction, Air Force Reserve 60,458 123,658
......................
NATO SECURITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM
Worldwide Unspecified
NATO NATO Security NATO SECURITY INVESTMENT 481,832 531,832
Investment Program PROGRAM.
........................
Subtotal NATO Security Investment Program 481,832 531,832
INDOPACIFIC COMBATANT COMMAND
Worldwide Unspecified
MILCON, INDOPACOM Unspecified Worldwide INDOPACOM MILITARY 0 150,000
Locations CONSTRUCTION PILOT PROGRAM.
........................
Subtotal INDOPACOM MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PILOT PROGRAM 0 150,000
......................
TOTAL MILITARY CONSTRUCTION 16,627,720 17,521,977
......................
FAMILY HOUSING
FAMILY HOUSING CONSTRUCTION, ARMY
Belgium
Fam Hsg Con, Army Chievres Air Base FAMILY HOUSING NEW 145,042 45,042
CONSTRUCTION (100 UNITS).
Germany
Fam Hsg Con, Army U.S. Army Garrison FAMILY HOUSING REPLACEMENT 50,692 50,692
Bavaria CONSTRUCTION (27 UNITS).
Worldwide Unspecified
Fam Hsg Con, Army Unspecified Worldwide DESIGN..................... 32,824 32,824
Locations
........................
Subtotal Family Housing Construction, Army 228,558 128,558
......................
FAMILY HOUSING O&M, ARMY
Worldwide Unspecified
Fam Hsg O&M, Army Unspecified Worldwide FURNISHINGS................ 16,254 16,254
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Army Unspecified Worldwide HOUSING PRIVATIZATION 41,089 41,089
Locations SUPPORT.
Fam Hsg O&M, Army Unspecified Worldwide LEASED HOUSING............. 116,275 116,275
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Army Unspecified Worldwide MAINTENANCE................ 110,941 110,941
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Army Unspecified Worldwide MANAGEMENT................. 41,450 41,450
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Army Unspecified Worldwide MISCELLANEOUS.............. 319 319
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Army Unspecified Worldwide SERVICES................... 8,096 8,096
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Army Unspecified Worldwide UTILITIES.................. 43,994 43,994
Locations
........................
Subtotal Family Housing Operation & Maintenance, Army 378,418 378,418
......................
FAMILY HOUSING CONSTRUCTION, NAVY & MARINE CORPS
Guam
Fam Hsg Con, Navy & Marine Joint Region Marianas COST TO COMPLETE--REPLACE 19,384 19,384
Corps ANDERSEN HOUSING, PHASE 4
(68 UNITS).
Fam Hsg Con, Navy & Marine Joint Region Marianas COST TO COMPLETE--REPLACE 18,000 18,000
Corps ANDERSEN HOUSING, PHASE 7
(46 UNITS).
Fam Hsg Con, Navy & Marine Joint Region Marianas REPLACE ANDERSEN HOUSING, 65,378 65,378
Corps PHASE 9 (136 UNITS) (INC).
Japan
Fam Hsg Con, Navy & Marine Marine Corps Air REPAIR WHOLE HOUSE BUILDING 11,230 11,230
Corps Station Iwakuni 1255 (6 UNITS).
Worldwide Unspecified
Fam Hsg Con, Navy & Marine Unspecified Worldwide DESIGN..................... 3,806 3,806
Corps Locations
Fam Hsg Con, Navy & Marine Unspecified Worldwide DESIGN (DPRI/GUAM)......... 2,799 2,799
Corps Locations
Fam Hsg Con, Navy & Marine Unspecified Worldwide NAVY SOUTHEAST MHPI (2ND 57,000 57,000
Corps Locations RESTRUCTURE) (100 UNITS).
........................
Subtotal Family Housing Construction, Navy & Marine Corps 177,597 177,597
......................
FAMILY HOUSING O&M, NAVY & MARINE CORPS
Worldwide Unspecified
Fam Hsg O&M, Navy & Marine Unspecified Worldwide FURNISHINGS................ 16,820 16,820
Corps Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Navy & Marine Unspecified Worldwide HOUSING PRIVATIZATION 57,061 57,061
Corps Locations SUPPORT.
Fam Hsg O&M, Navy & Marine Unspecified Worldwide LEASING.................... 68,426 68,426
Corps Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Navy & Marine Unspecified Worldwide MAINTENANCE................ 112,019 112,019
Corps Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Navy & Marine Unspecified Worldwide MANAGEMENT................. 56,956 56,956
Corps Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Navy & Marine Unspecified Worldwide MISCELLANEOUS.............. 435 435
Corps Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Navy & Marine Unspecified Worldwide SERVICES................... 17,424 17,424
Corps Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Navy & Marine Unspecified Worldwide UTILITIES.................. 44,967 44,967
Corps Locations
........................
Subtotal Family Housing Operation & Maintenance, Navy & Marine Corps 374,108 374,108
......................
FAMILY HOUSING CONSTRUCTION, AIR FORCE
Colorado
Fam Hsg Con, Air Force Buckley Air Force Base MHPI RESTRUCTURE (351 12,000 12,000
UNITS).
Hawaii
Fam Hsg Con, Air Force Joint Base Pearl MHPI RESTRUCTURE (460 147,555 147,555
Harbor-Hickam UNITS).
Japan
Fam Hsg Con, Air Force Kadena Air Base FAMILY HOUSING 34,100 34,100
IMPROVEMENTS, KADENA TOWER
4511 (68 UNITS).
Fam Hsg Con, Air Force Yokota Air Base FAMILY HOUSING 44,000 44,000
IMPROVEMENTS, PAIP 9,
PHASE 3 (34 UNITS).
Worldwide Unspecified
Fam Hsg Con, Air Force Unspecified Worldwide DESIGN..................... 36,575 36,575
Locations
........................
Subtotal Family Housing Construction, Air Force 274,230 274,230
......................
FAMILY HOUSING O&M, AIR FORCE
Worldwide Unspecified
Fam Hsg O&M, Air Force Unspecified Worldwide FURNISHINGS................ 31,275 31,275
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Air Force Unspecified Worldwide HOUSING PRIVATIZATION 38,987 38,987
Locations SUPPORT.
Fam Hsg O&M, Air Force Unspecified Worldwide LEASING.................... 5,436 5,436
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Air Force Unspecified Worldwide MAINTENANCE................ 142,572 142,572
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Air Force Unspecified Worldwide MANAGEMENT................. 54,581 54,581
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Air Force Unspecified Worldwide MISCELLANEOUS.............. 1,475 1,475
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Air Force Unspecified Worldwide SERVICES................... 12,701 12,701
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Air Force Unspecified Worldwide UTILITIES.................. 72,738 72,738
Locations
........................
Subtotal Family Housing Operation & Maintenance, Air Force 359,765 359,765
......................
FAMILY HOUSING O&M, DEFENSE-WIDE
Worldwide Unspecified
Fam Hsg O&M, Defense-Wide Unspecified Worldwide FURNISHINGS (DIA).......... 553 553
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Defense-Wide Unspecified Worldwide FURNISHINGS (NSA).......... 93 93
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Defense-Wide Unspecified Worldwide LEASING (DIA).............. 33,911 33,911
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Defense-Wide Unspecified Worldwide LEASING (NSA).............. 14,320 14,320
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Defense-Wide Unspecified Worldwide MAINTENANCE (NSA).......... 37 37
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Defense-Wide Unspecified Worldwide UTILITIES (DIA)............ 4,445 4,445
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Defense-Wide Unspecified Worldwide UTILITIES (NSA)............ 15 15
Locations
........................
Subtotal Family Housing Operation & Maintenance, Defense-Wide 53,374 53,374
......................
FAMILY HOUSING IMPROVEMENT FUND
Worldwide Unspecified
Family Housing Improvement Unspecified Worldwide ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES-- 8,315 8,315
Fund Locations FHIF.
........................
Subtotal Family Housing Improvement Fund 8,315 8,315
......................
UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING IMPROVEMENT FUND
Worldwide Unspecified
Unaccompanied Housing Unspecified Worldwide ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES-- 497 497
Improvement Fund Locations UHIF.
........................
Subtotal Unaccompanied Housing Improvement Fund 497 497
......................
TOTAL FAMILY HOUSING 1,854,862 1,754,862
DEFENSE BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE
BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE, ARMY
Worldwide Unspecified
BRAC, Army Unspecified Worldwide BASE REALIGNMENT & CLOSURE. 171,870 171,870
Locations
........................
Subtotal Base Realignment and Closure--Army 171,870 171,870
......................
BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE, NAVY
Worldwide Unspecified
BRAC, Navy Unspecified Worldwide BASE REALIGNMENT & CLOSURE. 112,791 162,791
Locations
........................
Subtotal Base Realignment and Closure--Navy 112,791 162,791
......................
BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE, AIR FORCE
Worldwide Unspecified
BRAC, Air Force Unspecified Worldwide BASE REALIGNMENT & CLOSURE. 124,196 124,196
Locations
........................
Subtotal Base Realignment and Closure--Air Force 124,196 124,196
......................
BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE, DEFENSE-WIDE
Worldwide Unspecified
BRAC, Defense-Wide Unspecified Worldwide BASE REALIGNMENT & CLOSURE. 1,304 1,304
Locations
........................
Subtotal Base Realignment and Closure--Defense-Wide 1,304 1,304
......................
TOTAL DEFENSE BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE 410,161 460,161
......................
TOTAL MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, FAMILY HOUSING, AND BRAC 18,892,743 19,737,000
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TITLE XLVII--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS
SEC. 4701. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS.
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SEC. 4701. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS (In Thousands
of Dollars)
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FY 2026 Conference
Program Request Authorized
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Discretionary Summary By Appropriation
Energy And Water Development, And
Related Agencies
Appropriation Summary:
Nuclear Energy........................ 160,000 160,000
Defense Uranium Enrichment D&D........ 278,000 0
Atomic Energy Defense Activities
National nuclear security
administration:
Weapons activities................ 20,074,400 21,028,745
Defense nuclear nonproliferation.. 2,284,600 2,284,600
Naval reactors.................... 2,346,000 2,101,000
Federal salaries and expenses..... 555,000 555,000
Total, National Nuclear Security 25,260,000 25,969,345
Administration.....................
Environmental and other defense
activities:
Defense environmental cleanup..... 6,956,000 6,956,000
Other defense activities.......... 1,182,000 1,182,000
Total, Environmental & other defense 8,138,000 8,138,000
activities.........................
Total, Atomic Energy Defense 33,398,000 34,107,345
Activities...........................
Total, Discretionary Funding.............. 33,836,000 34,267,345
Nuclear Energy
Idaho sitewide safeguards and security.. 160,000 160,000
Total, Nuclear Energy..................... 160,000 160,000
Defense Uranium Enrichment D&D
Defense Uranium Enrichment D&D Program.. 278,000 0
Program decrease...................... [-278,000]
Total, Defense Uranium Enrichment D&D..... 278,000 0
Weapons Activities
Stockpile Management
Stockpile Major Modernization
B61-12 Life Extension Program....... 16,000 16,000
W80-4 Life Extension Program........ 1,259,048 1,259,048
SLCM-N Warhead...................... 0 50,000
Reconciliation adjustment......... [50,000]
W87-1 Modification Program.......... 649,096 649,096
W93 Program......................... 806,797 806,797
B61-13.............................. 49,357 49,357
Total, Stockpile Major Modernization.. 2,780,298 2,830,298
Stockpile services
Stockpile Sustainment............... 1,720,200 1,720,200
Weapons Dismantlement and 82,367 82,367
Disposition........................
Production Operations............... 1,020,243 1,020,243
Nuclear Enterprise Assurance........ 117,193 117,193
Subtotal, Stockpile Services........ 2,940,003 2,940,003
Total, Stockpile Management............. 5,720,301 5,770,301
Production Modernization
Primary Capability Modernization
Plutonium Modernization
Los Alamos Plutonium Modernization
Los Alamos Pit Production....... 982,263 982,263
21-D-512 Plutonium Pit 509,316 509,316
Production Project, LANL.......
15-D-302 TA-55 Reinvestments 7,942 7,942
Project, Phase 3, LANL.........
07-D-220-04 Transuranic Liquid 5,865 5,865
Waste Facility, LANL...........
04-D-125 Chemistry and 0 0
Metallurgy Research Replacement
Project, LANL..................
Subtotal, Los Alamos Plutonium 1,505,386 1,505,386
Modernization....................
Savannah River Plutonium
Modernization
Savannah River Pit Production... 75,486 75,486
21-D-511 Savannah River 1,130,000 1,130,000
Plutonium Processing Facility,
SRS............................
Subtotal, Savannah River Plutonium 1,205,486 1,205,486
Modernization....................
Enterprise Plutonium Support...... 122,094 122,094
Total, Plutonium Modernization...... 2,832,966 2,832,966
High Explosives and Energetics
High Explosives & Energetics.... 132,023 132,023
21-D-510 HE Synthesis 0 0
Formulation and Production, PX.
PFAS Binder Mitigation and 0 0
Future Alternatives............
Total, High Explosives and 132,023 132,023
Energetics.........................
Total, Primary Capability 2,964,989 2,964,989
Modernization........................
Secondary Capability Modernization
Secondary Capability Modernization.. 770,186 770,186
18-D-690 Lithium Processing 0 65,000
Facility, Y-12.....................
Reconciliation adjustment......... [65,000]
06-D-141 Uranium Processing 0 500,000
Facility, Y-12.....................
Reconciliation adjustment......... [500,000]
Total, Secondary Capability 770,186 1,335,186
Modernization........................
Tritium and Defense Fuels Program
Tritium and Defense Fuels Program... 568,384 568,384
18-D-650 Tritium Finishing Facility, 0 0
SRS................................
Total, Tritium and Defense Fuels 568,384 568,384
Program..............................
Non-Nuclear Capability Modernization.. 221,588 221,588
26-D-511 MESA Photolithography 40,000 40,000
Capability (MPC), SNL................
26-D-510 Product Realization 15,000 15,000
Infrastructure for Stockpile
Modernization (PRISM), LLNL..........
Warhead Assembly Modernization........ 34,336 34,336
Capability Based Investments.......... 177,996 177,996
22-D-513 Power Sources Capability, SNL 0 115,000
Reconciliation adjustment........... [115,000]
Total, Production Modernization......... 4,792,479 5,472,479
Stockpile Research, Technology, and
Engineering
Assessment Science.................... 980,959 980,959
26-D-512 LANSCE Modernization Project 20,000 20,000
(LAMP), LANL.........................
24-D-513 Z-pinch Experimental 0 57,345
Underground System (ZEUS) Test Bed
Facilities Improvement (ZTBFI), NNSS.
Reconciliation adjustment........... [57,345]
17-D-640 U1a Complex Enhancements 0 64,000
Project, NNSS........................
Reconciliation adjustment........... [64,000]
Engineering and Integrated Assessments 399,777 399,777
26-D-513 Combined Radiation 52,248 52,248
Environments for Survivability
Testing, SNL.........................
Inertial Confinement Fusion........... 699,206 699,206
26-D-514 NIF Enhanced Fusion Yield 26,000 26,000
Capability, LLNL.....................
Advanced Simulation and Computing..... 865,995 865,995
Weapon Technology and Manufacturing 276,279 276,279
Maturation...........................
Total, Stockpile Research, Technology, 3,320,464 3,441,809
and Engineering........................
Academic Programs....................... 94,000 94,000
Total, Academic Programs................ 94,000 94,000
Infrastructure and Operations
Operations of facilities.............. 1,722,000 1,722,000
Safety and environmental operations... 194,360 194,360
Maintenance and repair of facilities.. 920,000 920,000
Recapitalization...................... 741,179 741,179
Construction:
25-D-511 PULSE New Access, NNSS..... 0 48,000
Reconciliation adjustment......... [48,000]
23-D-517 Electrical Power Capacity 0 85,000
Upgrade, LANL......................
Reconciliation adjustment......... [85,000]
Total, Construction................... 0 133,000
Total, Infrastructure and operations.... 3,577,539 3,710,539
Secure transportation asset
Operations and equipment.............. 299,541 299,541
Program direction..................... 149,244 149,244
Total, Secure transportation asset...... 448,785 448,785
Defense Nuclear Security
Operations and Maintenance............ 1,245,418 1,245,418
Total, Defense nuclear security......... 1,245,418 1,245,418
Information technology and cybersecurity 811,208 781,208
Program decrease...................... [-30,000]
Legacy contractor pensions.............. 64,206 64,206
Total, Weapons Activities................. 20,074,400 21,028,745
Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation
Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation
Programs
Global material security
International nuclear security...... 62,865 62,865
Radiological security............... 186,406 186,406
Nuclear smuggling detection and 140,601 140,601
deterrence.........................
Total, Global material security....... 389,872 389,872
Material management and minimization
Reactor Conversion and Uranium 63,383 63,383
Supply.............................
Nuclear Material Removal and 61,000 61,000
Elimination........................
Plutonium Disposition............... 150,686 150,686
Total, Material management & 275,069 275,069
minimization.........................
Nonproliferation and arms control..... 221,008 221,008
Defense nuclear nonproliferation R&D
Proliferation Detection............. 269,376 269,376
Nuclear Detonation Detection........ 307,435 307,435
Forensics R&D....................... 20,460 20,460
Nonproliferation Stewardship Program 149,383 149,383
Total, Defense nuclear 746,654 746,654
nonproliferation R&D.................
Nonproliferation Construction:
18-D-150 Surplus Plutonium 50,000 50,000
Disposition Project, SRS...........
Total, Nonproliferation construction.. 50,000 50,000
Total, Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation 1,682,603 1,682,603
Programs...............................
Nuclear counterterrorism and incident
response program
Emergency Management................ 33,122 33,122
Counterterrorism and 596,878 596,878
Counterproliferation...............
Total, Nuclear Counterterrorism and 630,000 630,000
Incident Response Program............
Legacy contractor pensions.............. 20,993 20,993
Use of Prior Year Balances.............. -48,996 -48,996
Total, Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation... 2,284,600 2,284,600
Naval Reactors
Naval reactors development.............. 884,579 884,579
Columbia-Class reactor systems 35,300 35,300
development............................
Naval reactors operations and 703,581 703,581
infrastructure.........................
Program direction....................... 61,540 61,540
Construction:
26-D-530 East Side Office Building.... 75,000 75,000
25-D-530 Naval Examination Acquisition 60,000 60,000
Project..............................
14-D-901 Spent Fuel Handling 526,000 281,000
Recapitalization Project, NRF........
Program decrease.................... [-245,000]
Total, Construction..................... 661,000 416,000
Total, Naval Reactors..................... 2,346,000 2,101,000
Federal Salaries And Expenses
Program Direction....................... 555,000 555,000
Total, Federal Salaries And Expenses...... 555,000 555,000
Defense Environmental Cleanup
Closure sites:
Closure sites administration.......... 500 500
Richland:
River corridor and other cleanup 68,562 68,562
operations...........................
Central plateau remediation........... 754,259 754,259
Richland community and regulatory 10,700 10,700
support..............................
Construction:
22-D-402 L-897, 200 Area Water 4,000 4,000
Treatment Facility.................
Total, Construction--Richland......... 4,000 4,000
Total, Richland......................... 837,521 837,521
Office of River Protection:
Waste Treatment Immobilization Plant 390,415 390,415
Commissioning........................
Rad liquid tank waste stabilization 923,212 923,212
and disposition......................
Construction:
01-D-16D High-Level Waste Facility.. 600,000 600,000
01-D-16E Pretreatment Facility...... 0 0
15-D-409 Low Activity Waste 78,600 78,600
Pretreatment System................
23-D-403, Hanford 200 West Area Tank 108,200 108,200
Farms Risk Management Project......
Total, Construction--Office of River 786,800 786,800
Protection ..........................
Total, Office of River Protection....... 2,100,427 2,100,427
Idaho National Laboratory:
Idaho cleanup and waste disposition... 452,242 452,242
Idaho community and regulatory support 3,779 3,779
Construction:
22-D-403 Idaho Spent Nuclear Fuel 2,000 2,000
Staging Facility.................
23-D-402--Calcine Construction.... 2,000 2,000
Total, Construction--Idaho.......... 4,000 4,000
Total, Idaho National Laboratory........ 460,021 460,021
NNSA sites and Nevada off-sites
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory 1,955 1,955
Nuclear facility D & D
Separations Process Research Unit... 950 950
Nevada Site......................... 64,835 64,835
Sandia National Laboratories........ 1,030 1,030
Los Alamos National Laboratory...... 278,288 278,288
Los Alamos Excess Facilities D&D.... 1,693 1,693
Total, NNSA sites and Nevada off-sites.. 348,751 348,751
Oak Ridge Reservation:
OR Nuclear facility D & D............. 346,562 346,562
Total, OR Nuclear facility D & D...... 346,562 346,562
U233 Disposition Program.............. 63,000 63,000
OR cleanup and disposition............ 75,000 75,000
Construction:
14-D-403 Outfall 200 Mercury 34,885 34,885
Treatment Facility...............
17-D-401 On-site waste disposal 15,050 15,050
facility.........................
Total, Construction--Oak Ridge...... 49,935 49,935
Total, OR cleanup and waste 187,935 187,935
disposition..........................
OR community & regulatory support..... 5,900 5,900
OR technology development and 3,300 3,300
deployment...........................
Total, Oak Ridge Reservation............ 543,697 543,697
Savannah River Sites:
Savannah River risk management 396,394 396,394
operations...........................
Construction:
19-D-701 SR Security Systems 708 708
Replacement......................
Total, Savannah River Risk Management 397,102 397,102
Operations...........................
SR Community and Regulatory Support... 5,317 5,317
Savannah River National Laboratory 90,719 90,719
Operations & Maintenance.............
Radioactive Liquid Tank Waste 1,066,000 1,066,000
Stabilization and Disposition........
Construction:
20-D-401 Saltstone Disposal Unit 52,500 52,500
#10, 11, 12......................
Total, Construction--Savannah River 52,500 52,500
sites..............................
Total, Savannah River sites............. 1,611,638 1,611,638
Waste Isolation Pilot Plant
Waste Isolation Pilot Plant........... 413,424 413,424
Construction:
21-D-401 Hoisting Capability Project 2,000 2,000
Total, Construction--Waste Isolation 2,000 2,000
Pilot Plant..........................
Total, Waste Isolation Pilot Plant...... 415,424 415,424
Program Direction....................... 312,818 312,818
Program Support......................... 20,320 20,320
Safeguards and Security................. 288,871 288,871
Technology Development and Deployment... 16,012 16,012
Total, Defense Environmental Cleanup...... 6,956,000 6,956,000
Other Defense Activities
Environment, health, safety and security
Program direction..................... 90,555 90,555
Environment, Health, Safety & Security 141,908 141,908
Total, Environment, Health, safety and 232,463 232,463
security...............................
Office of Enterprise Assessments
Program direction..................... 59,132 59,132
Enterprise Assessments................ 30,022 30,022
Total, Office of Enterprise Assessments. 89,154 89,154
Specialized security activities......... 441,000 441,000
Office of Legacy Management
Legacy management..................... 177,716 177,716
Program direction..................... 22,542 22,542
Total, Office of Legacy Management...... 200,258 200,258
Defense-related administrative support.. 214,626 214,626
Office of hearings and appeals.......... 4,499 4,499
Subtotal, Other Defense Activities........ 1,182,000 1,182,000
Total, Other Defense Activities........... 1,182,000 1,182,000
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DIVISION E--DEPARTMENT OF STATE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026
SEC. 5001. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
(a) Short Title.--This division may be cited as the
``Department of State Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026''.
(b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this
division is as follows:
Sec. 5001. Short title; table of contents.
Sec. 5002. Definitions.
TITLE I--ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS
Subtitle A--Management and Consular Affairs
Sec. 5111. Under Secretary for Management.
Sec. 5112. Office of Medical Services.
Sec. 5113. Assistant Secretary for Administration.
Sec. 5114. Bureau of Administration.
Sec. 5115. Office of the Historian.
Sec. 5116. Chief information officer for diplomatic technology.
Sec. 5117. Bureau of Diplomatic Technology.
Sec. 5118. Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs.
Sec. 5119. Bureau of Consular Affairs.
Sec. 5120. Sense of Congress regarding modernization and realignment of
consular systems.
Sec. 5121. Fee for use of diplomatic reception rooms.
Subtitle B--Human Resources
Sec. 5131. Assistant Secretary for Human Resources.
Sec. 5132. Bureau of Human Resources.
Sec. 5133. Veterans Innovation Partnership Fellowship Program.
Sec. 5134. Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program.
Sec. 5135. Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship Program.
Sec. 5136. Donald M. Payne International Development Fellowship Program.
Sec. 5137. Matters relating to the Foreign Service Institute.
Sec. 5138. Fees for use of the George P. Schultz National Foreign
Affairs Training Center.
Subtitle C--Political Affairs
Sec. 5141. Under Secretary for Political Affairs.
Sec. 5142. Congressional notification regarding changes to bureau
jurisdiction.
Sec. 5143. Ambassador-at-Large for the Arctic.
Sec. 5144. Ambassador-at-Large for the Indian Ocean region.
Sec. 5145. Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs.
Sec. 5146. Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs.
Sec. 5147. Director of the Office of Multilateral Affairs in Bureau of
East Asian and Pacific Affairs.
Sec. 5148. Countering PRC Influence Fund Unit.
Sec. 5149. Assistant Secretary for African Affairs.
Sec. 5150. Bureau of African Affairs.
Sec. 5151. Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs.
Sec. 5152. Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs.
Sec. 5153. Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs.
Sec. 5154. Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs.
Sec. 5155. Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs.
Sec. 5156. Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs.
Sec. 5157. Office of Haitian Affairs.
Sec. 5158. Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs.
Sec. 5159. Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs.
Sec. 5160. Countering Russian Influence Fund Unit.
Sec. 5161. Assistant Secretary for International Organization Affairs.
Sec. 5162. Bureau of International Organization Affairs.
Subtitle D--Other Matters
Sec. 5171. Periodic briefings from Bureau of Intelligence and Research.
Sec. 5172. Support for congressional delegations.
Sec. 5173. Notification requirements for authorized and ordered
departures.
Sec. 5174. Strengthening enterprise governance.
Sec. 5175. Establishing and expanding the Regional China Officer
program.
Sec. 5176. Report on China's diplomatic posts.
Sec. 5177. Notification of intent to reduce personnel at covered
diplomatic posts.
Sec. 5178. Foreign affairs manual changes.
TITLE II--WORKFORCE MATTERS
Sec. 5201. Report on vetting of Foreign Service Institute language
instructors.
Sec. 5202. Training limitations.
Sec. 5203. Language incentive pay for civil service employees.
Sec. 5204. Options for comprehensive evaluations.
Sec. 5205. Job share and part-time employment opportunities.
Sec. 5206. Promoting reutilization of language skills in the Foreign
Service.
TITLE III--INFORMATION SECURITY AND CYBER DIPLOMACY
Sec. 5301. Post Data Pilot Program.
Sec. 5302. Authorization to use commercial cloud enclaves overseas.
Sec. 5303. Reports on technology transformation projects at the
Department.
Sec. 5304. Commercial spyware.
TITLE IV--PUBLIC DIPLOMACY
Sec. 5401. Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy.
Sec. 5402. Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Sec. 5403. Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Sec. 5404. Foreign information manipulation and interference strategy.
Sec. 5405. Repeal of limitation on use of funds for international
expositions.
TITLE V--DIPLOMATIC SECURITY
Sec. 5501. Assistant Secretary for Diplomatic Security.
Sec. 5502. Special agents.
Sec. 5503. Modification of congressional notification requirement
relating to embassy reopening.
Sec. 5504. Counter-intelligence training for certain diplomatic security
agents.
Sec. 5505. Expansion of counter-intelligence personnel security program
to include nonsecurity staff.
Sec. 5506. Report on security conditions in Damascus, Syria, required
for the reopening of the United States diplomatic mission.
Sec. 5507. Embassies, consulates, and other diplomatic installations
return to standards report.
Sec. 5508. Reauthorization of overtime pay for protective services.
TITLE VI--MISCELLANEOUS
Sec. 5601. Submission of federally funded research and development
center reports to Congress.
Sec. 5602. Quarterly report on diplomatic pouch access.
Sec. 5603. Report on utility of instituting a processing fee for ITAR
license applications.
Sec. 5604. HAVANA Act payment fix.
Sec. 5605. Establishing an inner Mongolia section within the United
States Mission in China.
Sec. 5606. Report on United States Mission Australia staffing.
Sec. 5607. Extensions.
Sec. 5608. Updating counterterrorism reports.
SEC. 5002. DEFINITIONS.
Except as otherwise provided, in this division--
(1) the term ``appropriate congressional committees''
means--
(A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the
House of Representatives; and
(B) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the
Senate;
(2) the term ``Department'' means the Department of
State;
(3) the term ``Deputy Secretary'' means the Deputy
Secretary of State; and
(4) the term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of
State.
TITLE I--ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS
Subtitle A--Management and Consular Affairs
SEC. 5111. UNDER SECRETARY FOR MANAGEMENT.
(a) In General.--Section 1(b) of the State Department Basic
Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a(b)) is amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (6);
and
(2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following:
``(4) Under secretary for management.--
``(A) In general.--There shall be in the
Department of State, among the Under
Secretaries authorized by paragraph (1), an
Under Secretary for Management who shall assist
the Secretary of State and the Deputy Secretary
of State on matters related to the management
and administration of the Department, and such
other related duties as the Secretary may from
time to time designate.
``(B) Responsibilities.--In addition to the
responsibilities described in subparagraph (A),
the Under Secretary for Management shall
maintain continuous observation and
coordination of all matters pertaining to the
management, development, and administration of
the Department of State in the conduct of
foreign policy, including, as appropriate--
``(i) acquisitions and asset
management;
``(ii) human resources and personnel
management;
``(iii) matters related to the
clinical, occupational, and mental
health programs of the Department;
``(iv) information technology and
communications systems, including
policies and directives to achieve and
maintain interoperable communications
among the components of the Department;
``(v) domestic and overseas
facilities, property, equipment,
vehicle fleets, and other material
resources;
``(vi) security for personnel,
information technology and
communications systems, facilities,
property, equipment, and other material
resources; and
``(vii) consular affairs and
services.''.
(b) Protection of Historic and Artistic Furnishings of
Reception Areas of the Department of State Building.--Section
41 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22
U.S.C. 2713) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by inserting ``, acting
through the Under Secretary for Management,'' after
``The Secretary of State''; and
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``, acting
through the Under Secretary for Management,''
after ``Whenever the Secretary of State''; and
(B) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``, acting
through the Under Secretary for Management,''
after ``The Secretary of State''.
SEC. 5112. OFFICE OF MEDICAL SERVICES.
Section 1 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of
1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a) is amended by adding at the end the
following:
``(p) Office of Medical Services.--There shall be in the
Department of State a Chief Medical Officer, to be appointed by
the Secretary of State, who--
``(1) shall lead the Office of Medical Services; and
``(2) as required by section 904 of the Foreign
Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 4084), shall be
responsible to the Secretary, acting through the Under
Secretary for Management, for matters relating to the
clinical and mental health programs of the Department
and all related activities, in accordance with the
needs of the Department.''.
SEC. 5113. ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION.
Section 1(c) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of
1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a(c)) is amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (17);
and
(2) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following:
``(5) Assistant secretary for administration.--
``(A) In general.--There shall be in the
Department of State an Assistant Secretary for
Administration who shall be responsible to the
Secretary of State, acting through the Under
Secretary for Management, for matters relating
to enterprise logistics, knowledge management,
acquisition, and other operational services
worldwide in support of United States foreign
policy, and such other related duties as the
Secretary may from time to time designate.
``(B) Responsibilities.--In addition to the
responsibilities described in subparagraph (A),
the Assistant Secretary for Administration
shall maintain continuous observation and
coordination of all matters pertaining to
administrative matters of the Department of
State in the conduct of foreign policy,
including, as appropriate--
``(i) providing global logistics and
support for the people and programs of
United States Missions, including
policies and procedures to administer
government-wide allowances;
``(ii) managing the Department's
domestic safety, occupational health,
multimedia services, general services,
and global publishing;
``(iii) providing planning, training,
and exercises of emergency management
to ensure preparedness for the
Department's leadership and workforce;
and
``(iv) ensuring the Department
safeguards privacy and promotes
transparency through compliance,
advice, training, collaboration, and
records management, including public
requests to access Department
records.''.
SEC. 5114. BUREAU OF ADMINISTRATION.
Section 1 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of
1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a), as amended by section 5112, is further
amended by adding at the end the following:
``(q) Other Bureaus.--
``(1) Bureau of administration.--
``(A) Establishment.--There shall be in the
Department of State a Bureau of Administration,
which shall perform such functions related to
support programs for the Department and United
States embassies and consulates, including
enterprise logistics, knowledge management, and
other worldwide operational services, as the
Under Secretary for Management may prescribe.
``(B) Head.--The Assistant Secretary for
Administration shall be at the head of the
Bureau of Administration.''.
SEC. 5115. OFFICE OF THE HISTORIAN.
There shall be in the Bureau of Administration of the
Department described in subsection (q)(1) of section 1 of the
State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C.
2651a), as added by section 5114, a Historian of the Department
of State, who shall be the head of the Office of the Historian.
SEC. 5116. CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER FOR DIPLOMATIC TECHNOLOGY.
(a) Establishment.--There shall be in the Department a Chief
Information Officer for Diplomatic Technology who shall be
responsible to the Secretary, acting through the Under
Secretary for Management, for--
(1) matters relating to the information technology,
cybersecurity workforce, and digital infrastructure of
the Department; and
(2) such other related duties as the Secretary may
from time to time designate.
(b) Responsibilities.--In addition to the responsibilities
described in subsection (a), the Chief Information Officer for
Diplomatic Technology shall maintain continuous observation and
coordination of all matters pertaining to diplomatic technology
in the conduct of foreign policy, including, as appropriate--
(1) enterprise planning and governance, including--
(A) managing information technology budget
formulation and execution, acquisitions, and
inventory management; and
(B) determining the Department's information
technology strategic goals and priorities;
(2) cybersecurity and risk management;
(3) technology operations and innovation; and
(4) customer experience.
SEC. 5117. BUREAU OF DIPLOMATIC TECHNOLOGY.
Subsection (q) of section 1 of the State Department Basic
Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a), as added by section
5114, is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(2) Bureau of diplomatic technology.--
``(A) Establishment.--There shall be in the
Department of State a Bureau of Diplomatic
Technology, which shall perform such functions
related to the strategy, planning, performance
monitoring and assessment, programming, budget
formulation and execution, acquisition,
governance, cybersecurity, information
technology workforce planning, integration,
modernization, and oversight of the
Department's information technology, systems,
and communications infrastructure as the Under
Secretary for Management may prescribe.
``(B) Head.--The Chief Information Officer
shall be the head of the Bureau of Diplomatic
Technology.''.
SEC. 5118. ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR CONSULAR AFFAIRS.
Section 1(c) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of
1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a(c)), as amended by section 5113, is
further amended by inserting after paragraph (5) the following:
``(6) Assistant secretary for consular affairs.--
``(A) In general.--There shall be in the
Department of State an Assistant Secretary for
Consular Affairs who shall be responsible to
the Secretary of State, acting through the
Under Secretary for Management, for matters
relating to consular affairs, including, as
appropriate, leading the coordination of
programs carried out by Federal departments and
agencies overseas, and such other related
duties as the Secretary may from time to time
designate.
``(B) Responsibilities.--The Assistant
Secretary for Consular Affairs shall maintain
continuous observation and coordination of all
matters pertaining to consular functions in the
conduct of foreign policy, including, as
appropriate--
``(i) formulating and implementing
policy relating to immigration,
provision of consular services, and
determination of United States
citizenship;
``(ii) developing, revising,
implementing, and directing policies,
procedures, and regulations,
including--
``(I) the adjudication and
issuance of passports, visas,
and related services;
``(II) the protection and
welfare of United States
citizens and interests abroad;
``(III) the provision of
consular services by third
countries in the absence of a
United States consular
presence; and
``(IV) the determination of
United States citizenship or
nationality;
``(iii) providing guidance and
recommendations on related consular
issues to Department principals and
United States embassies and consulates;
``(iv) ensuring responsive and
efficient provision of consular
services in the United States and
overseas;
``(v) overseeing and directing the
Passport Office and Visa Office; and
``(vi) maintaining the security of
official consular documentation, in
collaboration with the Bureau of
Diplomatic Security.''.
SEC. 5119. BUREAU OF CONSULAR AFFAIRS.
Section 1(g) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of
1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a(g)) is amended to read as follows:
``(g) Bureau of Consular Affairs.--
``(1) Establishment.--There shall be in the
Department of State a Bureau of Consular Affairs, which
shall perform such functions related to consular
functions performed by United States consular officers
as the Under Secretary for Management may prescribe.
``(2) Head.--The Assistant Secretary for Consular
Affairs shall be the head of the Bureau of Consular
Affairs.''.
SEC. 5120. SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING MODERNIZATION AND REALIGNMENT OF
CONSULAR SYSTEMS.
It is the sense of Congress that the Department should--
(1) align consular information systems modernization
with enterprise-wide information technology strategy
and cybersecurity policies;
(2) improve integration, reduce redundancy, and
enhance efficiency across Department-wide systems; and
(3) ensure that consular systems benefit from unified
management, architecture, and modernization.
SEC. 5121. FEE FOR USE OF DIPLOMATIC RECEPTION ROOMS.
Section 54 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of
1956 (22 U.S.C. 2726) is amended in the first sentence by
striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting ``The Secretary,
acting through the Under Secretary for Management,''.
Subtitle B--Human Resources
SEC. 5131. ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR HUMAN RESOURCES.
Section 1(c) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of
1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a(c)), as amended by section 5118, is
further amended by inserting after paragraph (6) the following:
``(7) Assistant secretary for human resources.--
``(A) Establishment.--There shall be in the
Department of State an Assistant Secretary for
Human Resources who shall be responsible to the
Secretary of State, acting through the Under
Secretary for Management, for matters relating
to human resources, the management and
development of the workforce of the Department,
and such other related duties as the Secretary
may from time to time designate.
``(B) Responsibilities.--In addition to the
responsibilities described in subparagraph (A),
the Assistant Secretary for Human Resources
shall maintain continuous observation and
coordination of all matters pertaining to human
capital, workforce development and management
in the conduct of foreign policy, including, as
appropriate--
``(i) personnel management, including
recruitment, development, evaluation
retention, promotion, and retirement;
``(ii) the Department of State's
training and development institutions,
programs, and responsibilities;
``(iii) managing employee experience,
relations, and benefits, including
addressing grievances, ensuring
accessibility, managing accommodations,
and administering the Department's
benefits and annuities;
``(iv) domestic and overseas
assignments policy and administration;
``(v) presidential appointments; and
``(vi) such other related duties as
the Under Secretary for Management may
from time to time designate.
``(C) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this
paragraph may be construed to conflict with or
otherwise overlap with the authorities and
responsibilities of the Director General of the
Foreign Service as set forth in section 208 of
the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C.
3928).''.
SEC. 5132. BUREAU OF HUMAN RESOURCES.
(a) In General.--Subsection (q) of section 1 of the State
Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a), as
added by section 5114 and amended by section 5117, is further
amended by adding at the end the following:
``(3) Bureau of human resources.--
``(A) Establishment.--There shall be in the
Department of State a Bureau of Human
Resources, which shall perform such functions
related to the recruitment, training, and
retirement of personnel of the Department as
the Under Secretary for Management may
prescribe.
``(B) Head.--The Assistant Secretary for
Human Resources shall be the head of the Bureau
of Human Resources.''.
(b) References.--Any reference in any statute, reorganization
plan, Executive order, regulation, agreement, determination, or
other official document or proceeding to--
(1) the Director of Global Talent shall be deemed to
refer to the Assistant Secretary for Human Resources;
and
(2) the Bureau of Global Talent Management shall be
deemed to refer to the Bureau of Human Resources.
SEC. 5133. VETERANS INNOVATION PARTNERSHIP FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM.
(a) In General.--There shall be in the Department a Veterans
Innovation Partnership Fellowship Program (hereinafter in this
section referred to as the ``VIP Fellowship Program'').
(b) Finding.--Congress finds that the VIP Fellowship Program
plays a vital role in providing veterans with professional
experience, training, and pathways to careers in international
affairs, while strengthening the Department's recruitment of
skilled, diverse, and service-minded personnel.
(c) Objectives.--The program required by subsection (a)
shall--
(1) expand opportunities for veterans to gain
professional experience in diplomacy, development, and
international cooperation;
(2) leverage the skills, leadership, and expertise of
veterans to enhance the work of the Department and
other participating agencies; and
(3) support the transition of veterans into public
service careers, particularly in foreign affairs.
(d) Administration.--The program required by subsection (a)
shall be administered by the Department, consistent with
existing law and regulations, and in coordination with relevant
Federal departments and agencies and veteran-serving
organizations.
SEC. 5134. THOMAS R. PICKERING FOREIGN AFFAIRS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM.
(a) Authorization.--There shall be in the Department a Thomas
R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program.
(b) Purpose.--The program required by subsection (a) shall
continue to provide financial assistance, mentoring, and
professional development opportunities to graduate students who
commit to pursuing careers in the Foreign Service of the United
States.
(c) Administration.--The program required by subsection (a)
shall be administered by the Department, consistent with
existing law and regulations.
SEC. 5135. CHARLES B. RANGEL INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM.
(a) Authorization.--There shall be in the Department a
Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship Program.
(b) Purpose.--The program required by subsection (a) shall
continue to recruit and support outstanding individuals from
diverse backgrounds to prepare them for careers in the Foreign
Service.
(c) Administration.--The program required by subsection (a)
shall be administered by the Department, consistent with
existing law and regulations.
SEC. 5136. DONALD M. PAYNE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FELLOWSHIP
PROGRAM.
(a) Authorization.--There shall be in the Department a Donald
M. Payne International Development Fellowship Program.
(b) Purpose.--The program required by subsection (a) shall
continue to provide financial assistance, mentoring, and
professional development opportunities to individuals pursuing
careers in international development.
(c) Administration.--The program required by subsection (a)
shall be administered by the Department, consistent with
existing law and regulations.
SEC. 5137. MATTERS RELATING TO THE FOREIGN SERVICE INSTITUTE.
(a) Director Line of Reporting.--The Director of the Foreign
Service Institute shall report to the Assistant Secretary for
Human Resources for all matters pertaining to the management,
execution, and strategy of the training and instruction
required by section 701 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22
U.S.C. 4021).
(b) Schools of Instruction.--The Foreign Service Institute
shall consist of at least four schools of instruction, which
shall provide instruction consistent with the requirements set
forth in chapter 7 of title I of the Foreign Service Act of
1980 (22 U.S.C. 4021 et seq.). The schools of instruction shall
be as follows:
(1) The School of Professional and Area Studies,
which shall provide job-specific orientation,
tradecraft, and area studies, as well as new-hire
orientation programs.
(2) The School of Leadership and Management Studies,
which shall provide leadership and crisis management
training.
(3) The School of Applied Information Technology
Studies, which shall provide instruction to ensure
information technology professionals have the up-to-
date knowledge and skills required to operate and
maintain the complex computer and technology systems
employed by the Department.
(4) The School of Foreign Languages, which shall be
responsible for providing language instruction as
prescribed by law and at the direction of the
Secretary.
SEC. 5138. FEES FOR USE OF THE GEORGE P. SCHULTZ NATIONAL FOREIGN
AFFAIRS TRAINING CENTER.
Section 53 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of
1956 (22 U.S.C. 2725) is amended in the first sentence by
striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting ``The Secretary,
acting through the Under Secretary for Management''.
Subtitle C--Political Affairs
SEC. 5141. UNDER SECRETARY FOR POLITICAL AFFAIRS.
Section 1(b) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of
1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a(b)), as amended by section 5111, is
further amended by inserting after paragraph (4) the following:
``(5) Under secretary for political affairs.--
``(A) Establishment.--There shall be in the
Department of State, among the Under
Secretaries authorized by paragraph (1), an
Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs
who shall assist the Secretary of State and the
Deputy Secretary of State on matters relating
to regional and bilateral diplomacy, and such
other related duties as the Secretary may from
time to time designate.
``(B) Responsibilities.--In addition to the
responsibilities described under subsection
(a), the Under Secretary for Political Affairs
shall maintain continuous observation and
coordination of all matters pertaining to the
implementation of the foreign policy of the
United States, including, as appropriate,
coordinating with the other Under Secretaries
of State in implementing foreign policy.''.
SEC. 5142. CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION REGARDING CHANGES TO BUREAU
JURISDICTION.
(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Under
Secretary for Management and the Under Secretary for Political
Affairs, shall, not later than 60 days before making any change
to the geographic or functional jurisdiction of any bureau of
the Department, including by adding or removing countries or
otherwise changing the scope of responsibilities under the
purview of such bureau, submit to the appropriate congressional
committees a notification of such proposed change, including--
(1) a justification for such change;
(2) a description of the expected operational,
programmatic, or policy implications for any bureau
affected by such change;
(3) any proposed or anticipated staffing changes as a
result of such change; and
(4) the anticipated cost or savings of such change.
(b) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this
section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees''
means--
(1) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the
Committee on Appropriations of the House of
Representatives; and
(2) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the
Committee on Appropriations of the Senate.
SEC. 5143. AMBASSADOR-AT-LARGE FOR THE ARCTIC.
(a) Establishment.--There is authorized to be in the
Department an Ambassador-at-Large for the Arctic who shall be
responsible to the Secretary, acting through the Under
Secretary for Political Affairs, for--
(1) matters relating to the Arctic region; and
(2) such other related duties as such the Secretary
may from time to time designate.
(b) Appointment.--The Ambassador-at-Large for the Arctic
shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and
consent of the Senate.
(c) Duties and Responsibilities.--
(1) In general.--The Ambassador-at-Large for the
Arctic shall--
(A) advance United States interests in the
Arctic region;
(B) engage with foreign governments,
intergovernmental organizations, the Arctic
Council, and other international or
multilateral organizations of which the United
States is a member or has observer status and
which advance United States interests in the
Arctic region;
(C) facilitate the development and
coordination of United States foreign policy
and programs in the Arctic region;
(D) coordinate with relevant offices,
bureaus, and interagency partners on efforts to
counter the malign influence of the Russian
Federation and the People's Republic of China
in Arctic countries and Arctic multilateral
fora and organizations;
(E) coordinate the diplomatic objectives with
respect to the activities described in
subparagraph (A), and, as appropriate,
represent the United States within multilateral
fora that address international cooperation and
foreign policy matters in the Arctic region;
(F) help inform, in coordination with the
Bureau of Economic Affairs, transnational
commerce and commercial maritime transit in the
Arctic region;
(G) ensure, in coordination with the Bureau
of Oceans and International Environmental and
Scientific Affairs, that scientific data,
environmental monitoring, and scientific
research cooperation is consistent with
regional security planning programs and
research security best practices in the
Department and other relevant Federal
departments and agencies;
(H) consult, as appropriate, with Arctic
indigenous communities, including by ensuring
equal application and full protection of laws
relating to investment screening, foreign
influence, and other relevant national security
regulations and statutes;
(I) ensure that all actions taken to perform
the duties described in this subsection are
consistent with the Arctic Region Security
Policy in accordance with subsection (f); and
(J) use the voice, vote, and influence of the
United States to encourage other countries and
international multilateral organizations to
support the principles of the Arctic Region
Security Policy implemented pursuant to
subsection (f).
(2) Areas of responsibility.--The Ambassador-at-Large
for Arctic Affairs is authorized to maintain continuous
observation and coordination on matters related to the
following:
(A) Institutions for cooperation among the
Arctic countries.
(B) Scientific monitoring and research on
local, regional, and global environmental
issues.
(C) Responsible natural resource management
and economic development.
(3) Additional duties.--In addition to the duties and
responsibilities specified in paragraphs (1) and (2),
the Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs shall also
carry out such other relevant duties as the Secretary
may assign.
(d) Arctic Watcher Program.--The Ambassador-at-Large for
Arctic Affairs shall establish and carry out a program to be
known as the ``Arctic Watcher Program'', to--
(1) monitor the Arctic region across the security,
military, economic, natural resource, cyber,
scientific, and political sectors in foreign countries;
(2) monitor and combat the People's Republic of
China, Russian Federation, and other malign influence
campaigns across the Arctic region that impact United
States national security, European security, and Indo-
Pacific security that pose a threat to the rules-based
order, and undermine United States interests in the
region;
(3) strengthen the capacity of the United States to
engage with foreign countries and regional and
international organizations that are engaged in Arctic
affairs; and
(4) strengthen United States energy security, cyber
security, and economic interests in the Arctic,
including in the critical minerals and natural
resources sectors.
(e) Expansion of Regional China Officer and Russia Watcher
Positions to the Arctic Region.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall expand the
number of Regional China Officer and Russia Watcher
positions to include the following:
(A) At least three posts in European
countries with significant interests in the
Arctic region.
(B) At least one post in North American
countries with significant interests in the
Arctic region.
(2) Position composition.--One-half of the positions
described in paragraph (1) shall be part of the
Regional China Officer program and one-half of such
positions shall be Russia Watchers.
(3) Notification.--The Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic
Affairs shall notify the appropriate congressional
committees upon assigning an individual to a position
described in paragraph (1).
(f) Arctic Region Security Policy.--
(1) Lead bureau.--The Bureau of European and Eurasian
Affairs shall be the lead bureau for developing and
implementing the Arctic Region Security Policy of the
United States, in coordination with other relevant
regional and functional bureaus and offices of the
Department and other relevant Federal departments and
agencies, to advance United States national security
interests.
(2) Duties and responsibilities.--The Arctic Region
Security Policy shall advance United States national
security interests by assessing, developing, budgeting
for, and implementing plans, policies, and actions--
(A) to bolster the diplomatic presence of the
United States in Arctic countries, including
through enhancements to diplomatic missions and
facilities, participation in regional and
bilateral dialogues that advance United States
interests related to Arctic security, and
coordination of United States initiatives and
assistance programs across agencies to protect
the national security of the United States and
its allies and partners;
(B) to enhance the resilience of Arctic
countries that are United States allies and
partners with respect to the economic,
environmental, and security effects that may
result from increased accessibility of the
Arctic region;
(C) to assess specific added risks to the
Arctic region and Arctic countries that--
(i) are vulnerable to the changing
Arctic environment; and
(ii) are strategically significant to
the United States;
(D) to advance principles of good governance
by encouraging and cooperating with Arctic
countries on collaborative approaches--
(i) to responsibly manage natural
resources in the Arctic region;
(ii) to share the burden of ensuring
maritime safety in the Arctic region;
(iii) to address challenges posed by
the militarization of the Arctic region
by the Russian Federation;
(iv) to address growing security
cooperation in the Arctic region by the
Russian Federation and People's
Republic of China and the implications
for United States national security
interests and Arctic security;
(v) to develop multilateral policies
among Arctic countries on the
management of maritime transit routes
through the Arctic region and work
cooperatively on the transit policies
for access to and transit in the Arctic
Region by non-Arctic countries; and
(vi) to facilitate the development of
Arctic Region Security Action Plans to
ensure effective implementation of the
objectives identified in the Arctic
Region Security Policy;
(E) to evaluate the vulnerability, security,
survivability, and resiliency of United States
interests in the Arctic region;
(F) to counter malign influence from the
Russian Federation and the People's Republic of
China in Arctic countries and Arctic
multilateral fora, including through the
exploitation or manipulation of--
(i) science and research partnerships
or organizations;
(ii) economic development projects in
strategic sectors, including
transportation, energy, and
telecommunications;
(iii) educational, cultural, and
religious organizations; and
(iv) engagements with subnational and
indigenous governance structures; and
(G) to increase coordination among Arctic
countries that are members of the North
Atlantic Treaty Organization on the protection
of critical infrastructure, including energy,
telecommunications, and scientific
infrastructure.
(g) Restrictions and Requirements.--
(1) Scope of authority.--The Ambassador-at-Large for
Arctic Affairs and any other personnel assigned to the
Ambassador-at-Large shall not have any authority or
role in decision-making on United States domestic
policy issues beyond those directly related to United
States foreign policy with international partners and
stakeholders in the Arctic region.
(2) Briefings requirement.--The Ambassador-at-Large
for Arctic Affairs shall provide to the appropriate
congressional committees periodic briefings on
diplomatic engagements in the Arctic.
(3) Guidance related to attendance and participation
at arctic conferences and multilateral fora.--The
Secretary shall disseminate guidance, in coordination
with the Bureau of Diplomatic Security and relevant
interagency partners, for the attendance and
participation of United States Government officials at
Arctic conferences and multilateral fora, taking into
consideration--
(A) the potential for United States
Government attendance to advance United States
national security and foreign policy
objectives; and
(B) the degree to which the organization
hosting or funding a conference or other event
is funded, controlled, or advances the
interests of the Russian Federation or People's
Republic of China.
(h) Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, and annually
thereafter, the Secretary, in coordination with the
Director of National Intelligence, the Secretary of
Defense, and the heads of other relevant Federal
departments and agencies, shall submit to the
appropriate congressional committees a report on
Russian and Chinese malign influence in the Arctic
region.
(2) Contents.--The report required by paragraph (1)
shall--
(A) examine the Arctic strategies of Russia
and China and the impact of such strategies on
United States national security, scientific,
and foreign policy interests in the Arctic
region;
(B) examine Russian and Chinese cooperation
in the Arctic region and implications of any
such cooperation for the United States;
(C) examine the efforts of Russia and China
to advance the strategic interests of such
countries in the Arctic region through
exploiting, manipulating, or co-opting non-
governmental and international organizations in
the Arctic region;
(D) provide a list of multilateral
engagements and conferences attended by the
Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs during
the reporting period and an explanation of how
such engagements countered Russian and Chinese
influence and advanced United States national
security and foreign policy interests;
(E) examine Russian and Chinese efforts to
gain control and influence over key sectors in
the Arctic region, including critical minerals,
energy, transportation, and fishing;
(F) assess Russian and Chinese efforts to
exploit scientific and academic research in the
Arctic, including through research partnerships
with academic institutions in the United States
and other Arctic countries; and
(G) assess the tools, resources, and funding
available to counter Russian and Chinese
influence in the Arctic region.
(3) Form.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall
be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a
classified annex if necessary.
(4) Sunset.--The reporting requirement in this
subsection shall expire on the date that is 10 years
after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(i) Definitions.--In this section--
(1) the term ``Arctic countries'' means those
countries that, as of the date of the enactment of this
Act, are permanent members of the Arctic Council; and
(2) the term ``Arctic region'' means--
(A) the geographic region north of the
66.56083 parallel latitude north of the
equator;
(B) all the United States territory north and
west of the boundary formed by the Porcupine,
Yukon, and Kuskokwim Rivers;
(C) all contiguous seas, including the Arctic
Ocean and the Beaufort, Bering, and Chukchi
Seas; and
(D) the Aleutian Chain.
SEC. 5144. AMBASSADOR-AT-LARGE FOR THE INDIAN OCEAN REGION.
(a) Establishment.--There is authorized to be in the
Department an Ambassador-at-Large for the Indian Ocean Region
who shall be responsible to the Secretary, acting through the
Under Secretary for Political Affairs, for--
(1) matters relating to the Indian Ocean region; and
(2) such other related duties as the Secretary may
from time to time designate.
(b) Appointment.--The ambassador described in subsection (a)
may only be established if appointed by the President, by and
with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(c) Responsibilities.--
(1) In general.--The responsibilities of the
Ambassador-at-Large for the Indian Ocean Region may
include--
(A) ensuring harmonization and continuity of
United States diplomatic efforts and assistance
programs across Indian Ocean region countries;
(B) identifying the diplomatic, military,
economic, and development lines of effort that
are of greatest United States strategic
interest in Indian Ocean region countries and
reinforcing United States diplomatic and
interagency engagement with respect to such
lines of effort; and
(C) identifying and reinforcing United States
diplomatic and interagency engagement to
counter malign People's Republic of China
influence activities in the Indian Ocean region
and Indian Ocean region countries that are
contrary to United States interests.
(2) Indian ocean region countries defined.--In this
subsection, the term ``Indian Ocean region countries''
means--
(A) the littoral countries of the Indian
Ocean; and
(B) such other countries as the Secretary may
determine, after consultation with the
appropriate congressional committees.
SEC. 5145. ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR EAST ASIAN AND PACIFIC AFFAIRS.
Section 1(c) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of
1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a(c)), as amended by section 5131, is
further amended by inserting after paragraph (7) the following:
``(8) Assistant secretary for east asian and pacific
affairs.--
``(A) Establishment.--There shall be in the
Department of State an Assistant Secretary for
East Asian and Pacific Affairs who shall be
responsible to the Secretary of State, acting
through the Under Secretary for Political
Affairs, for--
``(i) matters relating to East Asia
and the Pacific region; and
``(ii) such other related duties as
the Secretary may from time to time
designate.
``(B) Responsibilities.--In addition to the
responsibilities described under subparagraph
(A), the Assistant Secretary for East Asian and
Pacific Affairs shall maintain continuous
observation and coordination of all matters
pertaining to implementation of United States
foreign policy in East Asia and the Pacific.''.
SEC. 5146. BUREAU OF EAST ASIAN AND PACIFIC AFFAIRS.
Subsection (q) of section 1 of the State Department Basic
Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a), as added by section
5114 and amended by section 5132, is further amended by adding
at the end the following:
``(4) Bureau of east asian and pacific affairs.--
``(A) Establishment.--There shall be in the
Department of State a Bureau of East Asian and
Pacific Affairs, which shall perform such
functions related to implementation of United
States foreign policy to East Asia and the
Pacific as the Under Secretary for Political
Affairs may prescribe.
``(B) Head.--The Assistant Secretary for East
Asian and Pacific Affairs shall be the head of
the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs.
``(C) Definition.--In this paragraph, the
term `East Asia and the Pacific' means the
region of countries that the Secretary of State
designates as within the responsibility of the
Bureau for East Asian and Pacific Affairs.''.
SEC. 5147. DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF MULTILATERAL AFFAIRS IN BUREAU OF
EAST ASIAN AND PACIFIC AFFAIRS.
(a) Authorization.--There shall be in the Department a
Director who shall oversee an Office of Multilateral Affairs in
the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs.
(b) Duties.--The Director of the Office of Multilateral
Affairs should--
(1) coordinate and support diplomatic engagement in
East Asia-focused regional fora and organizations,
including the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation,
Association of Southeast Nations, ASEAN Regional Forum,
East Asia Summit, the Lower Mekong Initiative, and any
other East Asia-focused multilateral fora determined by
the Secretary; and
(2) provide staff and logistic support to the United
States Ambassador for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
and the United States Ambassador to the Association of
Southeast Nations.
(c) Sunset.--This section shall terminate on the date that is
5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 5148. COUNTERING PRC INFLUENCE FUND UNIT.
(a) Establishment.--The Secretary shall establish and
maintain a Countering the PRC Influence Fund Unit (in this
section referred to as the ``CPIF Unit'') in the Bureau of East
Asian and Pacific Affairs.
(b) Personnel.--
(1) Composition.--The CPIF Unit may be comprised of a
Director, Deputy Director, and additional staff as
appropriate, including a Budget Analyst, a Grant
Officer, a Program Assistant, and a Monitoring,
Evaluation, and Learning Specialist.
(2) Staffing.--The CPIF Unit shall be comprised of
personnel with expertise or experience in performing
the following functions:
(A) Grants Officer.
(B) Program Assistant.
(C) Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning
Specialist.
(3) Director.--The Director of the CPIF Unit shall
fulfill the following responsibilities:
(A) Identify on an annual basis specific
strategic priorities for the CPIF Unit
consistent with United States national security
priorities and objectives.
(B) In coordination with the head of the
Office of Foreign Assistance and other relevant
officials of the Department, coordinate,
select, and approve all CPIF Unit programming,
such as geographic and functional areas of
focus, based on criteria that the program
directly counters malign activities by the
People's Republic of China.
(C) Ensure that all CPIF Unit programming
advances United States foreign policy and
national security interests.
(D) Conduct oversight, monitoring, and
evaluation of the effectiveness of all CPIF
Unit programming to ensure that it advances
United States foreign policy and national
security interests and degrades the ability of
the People's Republic of China or entities
acting on the behalf of the People's Republic
of China to conduct malign influence
operations.
(E) Ensure, to the maximum extent
practicable, that all CPIF Unit programming is
carried out in coordination with other Federal
activities to counter PRC malign influence.
(F) On a quarterly basis, brief the
appropriate congressional committees on the
development of annual strategic priorities and
CPIF Unit project selection and implementation.
(G) Provide a written list of CPIF Unit
projects approved for each fiscal year to--
(i) the Committee on Foreign Affairs
and the Committee on Appropriations of
the House of Representatives; and
(ii) the Committee on Foreign
Relations and the Committee on
Appropriations of the Senate.
(4) Deputy director.--The Deputy Director of the CPIF
Unit may have responsibility for policy and programming
to assist the Director, particularly with respect to
CPIF Unit activities handled by other United States
departments and agencies.
(c) Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Activities.--The
Director of the CPIF Unit may--
(1) direct monitoring, evaluation, and learning
activities to assess programmatic outcomes, maximize
government efficiency, and reduce the risks of fraud
and waste;
(2) conduct regular research and evaluation of CPIF
Unit programs and activities to improve ongoing and
future activities, including by implementing a process
to ensure monitoring, evaluation, and learning results
are considered in funding decisions; and
(3) make available to the appropriate congressional
committees the findings of any research or evaluation
conducted under paragraph (2).
(d) PRC Malign Influence Defined.--In this section, the term
``PRC malign influence'' means activities by the Government of
the People's Republic of China or an entity acting on the
behalf of the Government of the People's Republic of China
that--
(1) undermines a free and open international order;
(2) utilizes covert or overt information operations,
corruption, political interference, cultural pressure,
or economic coercion and dependency to influence the
political, military, economic, or other policies of a
foreign country to advance the strategic objectives of
the People's Republic of China;
(3) undermines the national security, territorial
integrity, or sovereignty of the United States or other
country; or
(4) undermines the political and economic security of
the United States or other country, including by
facilitating corruption or elite capture, distorting
markets, and advancing coercive economic practices,
including theft of intellectual property, and engaging
in foreign information operations.
(e) Termination.--The CPIF Unit established under this
section shall terminate on the date that is four years after
the date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 5149. ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR AFRICAN AFFAIRS.
Section 1(c) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of
1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a(c)), as amended by section 5145, is
further amended by inserting after paragraph (8) the following:
``(9) Assistant secretary for african affairs.--
``(A) Establishment.--There shall be in the
Department of State an Assistant Secretary for
African Affairs who shall be responsible to the
Secretary of State, acting through the Under
Secretary for Political Affairs, for--
``(i) matters relating to sub-Saharan
Africa; and
``(ii) such other related duties as
the Secretary may from time to time
designate.
``(B) Responsibilities.--In addition to the
responsibilities described under subparagraph
(A), the Assistant Secretary for African
Affairs shall maintain continuous observation
and coordination of all matters pertaining to
implementation of United States foreign policy
in sub-Saharan Africa.''.
SEC. 5150. BUREAU OF AFRICAN AFFAIRS.
Subsection (q) of section 1 of the State Department Basic
Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a), as added by section
5114 and amended by section 5146, is further amended by adding
at the end the following:
``(5) Bureau of african affairs.--
``(A) Establishment.--There shall be in the
Department of State a Bureau of African
Affairs, which shall perform such functions
related to implementation of United States
foreign policy and assistance to sub-Saharan
Africa as the Under Secretary for Political
Affairs may prescribe.
``(B) Head.--The Assistant Secretary for
African Affairs shall be the head of the Bureau
of African Affairs.
``(C) Definition.--In this paragraph, the
term `sub-Saharan Africa' means the region of
countries that the Secretary of State
designates as within the responsibility of the
Bureau of African Affairs.''.
SEC. 5151. ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR NEAR EASTERN AFFAIRS.
Section 1(c) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of
1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a(c)), as amended by section 5149, is
further amended by inserting after paragraph (9) the following:
``(10) Assistant secretary for near eastern
affairs.--
``(A) Establishment.--There shall be in the
Department of State an Assistant Secretary for
Near Eastern Affairs who shall be responsible
to the Secretary of State, acting through the
Under Secretary for Political Affairs, for--
``(i) matters relating to the Middle
East and North Africa; and
``(ii) such other related duties as
the Secretary may from time to time
designate.
``(B) Responsibilities.--In addition to the
responsibilities described under subparagraph
(A), the Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern
Affairs shall maintain continuous observation
and coordination of all matters pertaining to
implementation of United States foreign policy
in the Middle East and North Africa.''.
SEC. 5152. BUREAU OF NEAR EASTERN AFFAIRS.
Subsection (q) of section 1 of the State Department Basic
Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a), as added by section
5114 and amended by section 5150, is further amended by adding
at the end the following:
``(6) Bureau of near eastern affairs.--
``(A) Establishment.--There shall be in the
Department of State a Bureau of Near Eastern
Affairs, which shall perform such functions
related to implementation of United States
foreign policy to the Middle East and North
Africa as the Under Secretary for Political
Affairs may prescribe.
``(B) Head.--The Assistant Secretary for Near
Eastern Affairs shall be the head of the Bureau
of Near Eastern Affairs.
``(C) Definition.--In this paragraph, the
term `Middle East and North Africa' means the
region of countries that the Secretary of State
designates as within the responsibility of the
Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs.''.
SEC. 5153. ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIAN AFFAIRS.
(a) In General.--Section 1(c) of the State Department Basic
Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a(c)), as amended by
section 5151, is further amended by inserting after paragraph
(10) the following:
``(11) Assistant secretary for south and central
asian affairs.--
``(A) Establishment.--There shall be in the
Department of State an Assistant Secretary for
South and Central Asian Affairs who shall be
responsible to the Secretary of State, acting
through the Under Secretary for Political
Affairs, for--
``(i) matters relating to South and
Central Asia; and
``(ii) such other related duties as
the Secretary may from time to time
designate.
``(B) Responsibilities.--In addition to the
responsibilities described under subparagraph
(A), the Assistant Secretary for South and
Central Asian Affairs shall maintain continuous
observation and coordination of all matters
pertaining to implementation of United States
foreign policy in South and Central Asia.''.
(b) Conforming Amendment Repealing Previous Position.--
Section 122 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal
Years 1992 and 1993 (22 U.S.C. 2652) is hereby repealed.
SEC. 5154. BUREAU OF SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIAN AFFAIRS.
Subsection (q) of section 1 of the State Department Basic
Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a), as added by section
5114 and amended by section 5152, is further amended by adding
at the end the following:
``(7) Bureau of south and central asian affairs.--
``(A) Establishment.--There shall be in the
Department of State a Bureau of South and
Central Asian Affairs, which shall perform such
functions related to implementation of United
States foreign policy to South and Central Asia
as the Under Secretary for Political Affairs
may prescribe.
``(B) Head.--The Assistant Secretary for
South and Central Asian Affairs shall be the
head of the Bureau of South and Central Asian
Affairs.
``(C) Definition.--In this paragraph, the
term `South and Central Asia' means the region
of countries that the Secretary of State
designates as within the responsibility of the
Bureau for South and Central Asian Affairs.''.
SEC. 5155. ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS.
Section 1(c) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of
1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a(c)), as amended by section 5153, is
further amended by inserting after paragraph (11) the
following:
``(12) Assistant secretary for western hemisphere
affairs.--
``(A) Establishment.--There shall be in the
Department of State an Assistant Secretary for
Western Hemisphere Affairs who shall be
responsible to the Secretary of State, acting
through the Under Secretary for Political
Affairs, for--
``(i) matters relating to the Western
Hemisphere; and
``(ii) such other related duties as
the Secretary may from time to time
designate.
``(B) Responsibilities.--In addition to the
responsibilities described under subparagraph
(A), the Assistant Secretary for Western
Hemisphere Affairs shall maintain continuous
observation and coordination of all matters
pertaining to implementation of American
foreign policy in the Western Hemisphere.''.
SEC. 5156. BUREAU OF WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS.
Subsection (q) of section 1 of the State Department Basic
Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a), as added by section
5114 and amended by section 5154, is further amended by adding
at the end the following:
``(8) Bureau of western hemisphere affairs.--
``(A) Establishment.--There shall be in the
Department of State a Bureau of Western
Hemisphere Affairs, which shall perform such
functions related to implementation of United
States foreign policy to the Western Hemisphere
as the Under Secretary for Political Affairs
may prescribe.
``(B) Head.--The Assistant Secretary for
Western Hemisphere Affairs shall be the head of
the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs.
``(C) Western hemisphere defined.--In this
paragraph, the term `Western Hemisphere' means
the region of countries that the Secretary of
State designates as within the responsibility
of the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs.''.
SEC. 5157. OFFICE OF HAITIAN AFFAIRS.
(a) Establishment.--There is established in the Bureau of
Western Hemisphere Affairs of the Department an Office of
Haitian Affairs, which shall be headed by a Director.
(b) Duties.--The Director of the Office of Haitian Affairs
shall be responsible for--
(1) developing and implementing policy for United
States diplomatic, political, economic, humanitarian,
development, consular, and security engagement with the
Republic of Haiti;
(2) leading interagency coordination with respect to
such engagement;
(3) liaising with United States diplomatic and
consular posts in Haiti;
(4) representing the Department in bilateral and
multilateral settings on matters relating to Haiti; and
(5) overseeing strategic initiatives of the
Department related to governance, public safety,
internationally recognized human rights, migration, and
rule of law in Haiti.
SEC. 5158. ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR EUROPEAN AND EURASIAN AFFAIRS.
Section 1(c) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of
1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a(c)), as amended by section 5155, is
further amended by inserting after paragraph (12) the
following:
``(13) Assistant secretary for european and eurasian
affairs.--
``(A) Establishment.--There shall be in the
Department of State an Assistant Secretary for
European and Eurasian Affairs who shall be
responsible to the Secretary of State, acting
through the Under Secretary for Political
Affairs, for--
``(i) matters relating to Europe and
Eurasia; and
``(ii) such other related duties as
the Secretary may from time to time
designate.
``(B) Responsibilities.--In addition to the
responsibilities described under subparagraph
(A), the Assistant Secretary for European and
Eurasian Affairs shall maintain continuous
observation and coordination of all matters
pertaining to implementation of United States
foreign policy in Europe and Eurasia.''.
SEC. 5159. BUREAU OF EUROPEAN AND EURASIAN AFFAIRS.
Subsection (q) of section 1 of the State Department Basic
Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a), as added by section
5114 and amended by section 5156, is further amended by adding
at the end the following:
``(9) Bureau of european and eurasian affairs.--
``(A) Establishment.--There shall be in the
Department of State a Bureau of European and
Eurasian Affairs, which shall perform such
functions related to implementation of United
States foreign policy to Europe and Eurasia as
the Under Secretary for Political Affairs may
prescribe.
``(B) Head.--The Assistant Secretary for
European and Eurasian Affairs shall be the head
of the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs.
``(C) Definition.--In this paragraph, the
term `Europe and Eurasia' means the region of
countries that the Secretary of State
designates as within the responsibility of the
Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs.''.
SEC. 5160. COUNTERING RUSSIAN INFLUENCE FUND UNIT.
(a) Establishment.--The Secretary shall establish and
maintain a Countering Russian Influence Fund Unit (in this
section referred to as the ``CRIF Unit'') in the Bureau of
European and Eurasian Affairs of the Department.
(b) Personnel.--
(1) Composition.--The CRIF Unit may be comprised of a
Director, Deputy Director, and additional staff as
appropriate, including a budget analyst, a grant
officer, a program assistant, and a monitoring,
evaluation, and learning specialist.
(2) Staffing.--The CRIF Unit shall be comprised of
personnel with expertise or experience in performing
the following functions:
(A) Grants officer.
(B) Program assistant.
(C) Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning
specialist.
(3) Director.--The Director of the CRIF Unit shall
fulfill the following responsibilities:
(A) Identify on an annual basis specific
strategic priorities for the CRIF Unit
consistent with United States foreign policy
and national security priorities and objectives
described in section 254 of the Countering
Russian Influence in Europe and Eurasia Act of
2017 (22 U.S.C. 9543).
(B) In coordination with the head of the
Office of Foreign Assistance and other relevant
officials, provide policy guidance, coordinate,
select, and approve all CRIF Unit programming,
based on criteria that the program directly
counters malign activities by the Russian
Federation in accordance with the use of funds
described in such section 254.
(C) Ensure that all CRIF Unit programming
advances United States foreign policy and
national security interests, including efforts
to counter Russian aggression against sovereign
countries and other nefarious kinetic and
hybrid Russian activities in countries that are
United States allies or partners that affect,
threaten, or undermine United States interests.
(D) Conduct oversight, monitoring, and
evaluation of the effectiveness of all CRIF
Unit programming to ensure that it advances
United States foreign policy and national
security interests and degrades the ability of
the Russian Federation or entities acting on
the behalf of the Russian Federation to conduct
malign influence operations.
(E) Ensure, to the maximum extent
practicable, that all CRIF Unit programming is
carried out in coordination with other Federal
activities to counter Russian malign influence.
(F) On a quarterly basis, brief the
appropriate congressional committees on the
development of annual strategic priorities and
CRIF Unit project selection and implementation.
(G) Provide a written list of CRIF Unit
projects approved for each fiscal year to the
appropriate congressional committees.
(4) Deputy director.--The Deputy Director may have
responsibility for policy and programming to assist the
Director, particularly with respect to CRIF Unit
activities handled by other Federal departments or
agencies.
(5) Appropriate congressional committee defined.--In
this subsection, the term ``appropriate congressional
committees'' means--
(A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the
Committee on Appropriations of the House of
Representatives; and
(B) the Committee on Foreign Relations and
the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate.
(c) Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Activities.--The
Director of the CRIF Unit may--
(1) direct monitoring, evaluation, and learning
activities to assess programmatic outcomes, maximize
government efficiency, and reduce the risks of fraud
and waste;
(2) conduct regular research and evaluation of CRIF
Unit programs and activities to improve ongoing and
future activities, including by implementing a process
to ensure monitoring, evaluation, and learning results
are considered in funding decisions; and
(3) make available to Congress the findings of any
research or evaluation conducted under paragraph (2).
(d) Definition.--In this section, the term ``Russian malign
influence'' means activities by the Russian Federation or an
entity acting on the behalf of the Russian Federation that--
(1) advance an alternative, repressive international
order that bolsters the hegemonic ambitions of the
Russian Federation;
(2) utilize covert or overt information operations,
corruption, political interference, or economic
coercion and dependency to influence the political,
military, economic, or other policies of a foreign
country and advance the strategic objectives of the
Russian Federation;
(3) undermine the national security, territorial
integrity, or sovereignty of the United States or other
country; or
(4) undermine the political and economic security of
the United States or other country, including by
facilitating corruption or elite capture, distorting
markets, and advancing coercive economic practices,
including theft of intellectual property, and engaging
in malign information operations.
(e) Termination.--The CRIF Unit established under this
section shall terminate on the date that is four years after
the date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 5161. ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION AFFAIRS.
Section 1(c) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of
1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a(c)), as amended by section 5158, is
further amended by inserting after paragraph (13) the
following:
``(14) Assistant secretary for international
organization affairs.--
``(A) Establishment.--There shall be in the
Department of State an Assistant Secretary for
International Organization Affairs, who shall
be responsible to the Secretary of State,
acting through the Under Secretary for
Political Affairs, for leading and coordinating
the development and implementation of United
States multilateral policy with respect to
international organizations, with a particular
emphasis on matters relating to organizations
that are a part of the United Nations system,
and such other related duties as the Secretary
may from time to time designate.
``(B) Responsibilities.--In addition to the
responsibilities described under subparagraph
(A), the Assistant Secretary for International
Organization Affairs shall maintain continuous
observation and coordination of all matters
pertaining to the plans and activities of
international organizations in the conduct of
foreign policy, including, as appropriate--
``(i) coordinating and collaborating
with the United States Mission to the
United Nations, as well as relevant
functional bureaus in the Department,
to implement United States multilateral
policy;
``(ii) managing the disbursement and
payment of appropriated United States
assessed and discretionary
contributions to the United Nations and
international organizations;
``(iii) managing the disbursement and
payment of appropriated United States
assessed and discretionary
contributions for United Nations
peacekeeping operations;
``(iv) working with United Nations
member states through the United
Nations Fifth Committee to seek to
reduce the financial obligation of the
United States in the form of assessed
contributions to the United Nations;
``(v) working with United Nations
member states through the United
Nations Fifth Committee to seek to
reduce the financial obligation of the
United States in the form of assessed
contributions in the peace operations
budget of the United Nations; and
``(vi) coordinating activities
relating to increasing the employment
of United States citizens and the
citizens of like-minded countries by
international organizations,
including--
``(I) advocating for the
employment of United States
citizens in all international
organizations of which the
United States is a member,
including throughout the United
Nations system;
``(II) coordinating
interagency support for non-
United States candidates for
leadership or oversight roles
in such international
organizations when--
``(aa) no United
States citizen
candidate has been
nominated for election
to such a leadership
role; and
``(bb) providing such
support is in the
interest of the United
States;
``(III) developing and
maintaining a publicly
accessible database of open
positions at such international
organizations;
``(IV) providing details on
how United States citizens may
submit applications for such
positions;
``(V) communicating regularly
with Members of Congress to
solicit the names of qualified
candidates for such positions;
``(VI) maintaining a
comprehensive and current list
of all United States citizens
employed by such international
organizations;
``(VII) regularly reporting
to Congress on the number of
such citizens and identifying
any discrimination, prejudice,
or perceived bias against such
citizens seeking to secure such
employment;
``(VIII) coordinating all
nominations by the relevant
agencies of the Federal
Government for election in the
United Nations system; and
``(IX) working to increase
the number of Junior
Professional Officer positions
sponsored by the United States
in the United Nations system
over the number of such
positions so sponsored as of
the date of the enactment of
this Act.''.
SEC. 5162. BUREAU OF INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION AFFAIRS.
Subsection (q) of section 1 of the State Department Basic
Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a), as added by section
5114 and amended by section 5159, is further amended by adding
at the end the following:
``(10) Bureau of international organization
affairs.--
``(A) Establishment.--There shall be in the
Department of State a Bureau of International
Organization Affairs which shall perform such
functions related to multilateral diplomacy in
international organizations as the Under
Secretary for Political Affairs may prescribe.
``(B) Head.--The Assistant Secretary for
International Organization Affairs shall be the
head of the Bureau of International
Organization Affairs.
``(C) Responsibilities.--The Bureau of
International Organization Affairs is
authorized to lead, coordinate, develop, and
implement policy for the United States in line
with United States strategic interests, to be
executed in international organizations,
including providing guidance and support for
activities related to--
``(i) United States participation in
international organizations;
``(ii) peacekeeping;
``(iii) multilateral humanitarian
operations, internationally recognized
human rights, economic and social
affairs, and international development;
``(iv) United States participation in
technical and specialized United
Nations agencies; and
``(v) United States citizen
employment in international
organizations.
``(D) Coordination.--All other bureaus of the
Department of State shall coordinate, as
appropriate, with the Bureau of International
Organization Affairs on all matters arising
within those bureaus that relate to
international organizations.''.
Subtitle D--Other Matters
SEC. 5171. PERIODIC BRIEFINGS FROM BUREAU OF INTELLIGENCE AND RESEARCH.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall offer to the appropriate
congressional committees regular, quarterly briefings by the
Bureau of Intelligence and Research, in coordination with other
bureaus as appropriate, on--
(1) any topic requested by one or more of the
appropriate congressional committees;
(2) any topic of current importance to the national
security of the United States; and
(3) any other topic the Secretary considers
necessary.
(b) Location.--The briefings required under subsection (a)
shall be held at a secure facility that is suitable for review
of information that is classified at the level of ``Top Secret/
SCI''.
(c) No Limitation on Other Briefings.--Any briefings pursuant
to subsection (a) shall be in addition to any briefings
provided to the appropriate congressional committees, the
Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate, and the
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of
Representatives. Nothing in this section shall be construed to
limit the provision of any other briefings to the committees
described in this subsection.
SEC. 5172. SUPPORT FOR CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATIONS.
(a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
(1) congressional travel is essential to fostering
international relations, understanding global issues
first-hand, and jointly advancing United States
interests abroad; and
(2) only in close coordination and thanks to the
dedication of personnel at United States embassies,
consulates, and other missions abroad can the success
of these vital trips be possible.
(b) In General.--Consistent with applicable laws and the
Secretary's security responsibilities, the Secretary shall
reaffirm to all diplomatic posts the importance of
congressional travel and shall direct all such posts to support
congressional travel by members and staff of the appropriate
congressional committees, when authorized by applicable
congressional travel procedures to include the congressional
authorization letter and congressional travel legislation and
policies. The Secretary shall reaffirm the Department's
policies to support such travel by members and staff of the
appropriate congressional committees, by making such support
available on any day of the week, including Federal and local
holidays when required to complete congressional
responsibilities and, to the extent practical, requiring the
direct involvement of mid-level or senior officers.
(c) Exception for Simultaneous High-level Visits.--The
requirement under subsection (b) does not apply in the case of
a simultaneous visit from the President, the First Lady or
First Gentleman, the Vice President, the Secretary, or the
Secretary of Defense.
(d) Training.--The Secretary shall require all designated
control officers to have been trained on supporting
congressional travel at posts abroad prior to the assigned
congressional visit.
SEC. 5173. NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR AUTHORIZED AND ORDERED
DEPARTURES.
(a) Departures Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall
submit a report to the appropriate congressional
committees listing every instance that an authorized or
ordered departure was issued for the five-year period
preceding the date of the enactment of this Act.
(2) Contents.--The Secretary shall include in the
report required under paragraph (1)--
(A) the name of the post and the date of the
approval of the authorized or ordered
departure;
(B) the basis for the authorized or ordered
departure; and
(C) the number of chief of mission personnel
that departed, categorized by agency, as well
as their eligible family members, if available.
(b) Congressional Notification Requirement.--Any instance of
an authorized or ordered departure shall be notified to
appropriate congressional committees not later than three days
after the Secretary authorized an authorized or ordered
departure. The details in the notification shall include--
(1) the information described in subsection (a)(2);
(2) the mode of travel for chief of mission personnel
who departed;
(3) the estimated cost of the authorized or ordered
departure, including travel and per diem costs; and
(4) the destination of all departed personnel and
changes to their work activities due to the departure.
(c) Establishment of a Database.--Not later than two years
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary
shall establish a database with the information required by
subsections (a)(2) and (b) and shall make such database
available on a regular basis to the appropriate congressional
committees.
(d) Termination.--The congressional notification requirement
under this section shall terminate following the establishment
of the database required by subsection (c).
(e) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this
section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees''
means--
(1) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the
Committee on Appropriations of the House of
Representatives; and
(2) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the
Committee on Appropriations of the Senate.
SEC. 5174. STRENGTHENING ENTERPRISE GOVERNANCE.
(a) Organization.--The Chief Information Officer and the
Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer of the
Department should work collaboratively on strengthening
enterprise governance of the Department and report directly to
the Deputy Secretary.
(b) Adjudication of Unresolved Budget and Management
Decisions.--Adjudication of unresolved budget and management
decisions should be made by the Deputy Secretary.
SEC. 5175. ESTABLISHING AND EXPANDING THE REGIONAL CHINA OFFICER
PROGRAM.
(a) In General.--There is authorized to be established at the
Department a Regional China Officer (RCO) program to support
regional posts and officers with reporting, information,
convening, and policy tools, and to enhance expertise related
to strategic competition with the People's Republic of China.
(b) Authorization.--There is authorized to be appropriated to
the Secretary $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through
2029 to the Department to expand the RCO program, including
for--
(1) one Director;
(2) locally employed staff to support Regional China
Officers serving abroad; and
(3) not fewer than 20 forward-deployed Foreign
Service Officers assigned to United States diplomatic
or consular posts or detailed to the foreign ministry
of an ally, to be known as Regional China Officers (in
this section referred to as ``RCOs''), who shall be
responsible for--
(A) monitoring and reporting on activities of
the People's Republic of China (PRC) in the
region of his or her responsibility, including
in the commercial, development, finance,
critical infrastructure, technology, and
military domains, including projects associated
with the PRC's Belt and Road Initiative, Global
Security Initiative, and Global Development
Initiative; and
(B) advising and sharing knowledge with
United States embassy personnel, diplomatic
allies and partners, and host countries on PRC
activities locally, regionally, and globally.
(c) Director.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall appoint a Director
to oversee the RCO program from among career members of the
Foreign Service.
(d) Limitation on Position.--The establishment of the
position of the Director of the RCO program pursuant to
subsection (c) shall not result in an increase in the overall
full-time equivalent positions within the Department.
(e) Responsibilities.--The Director shall be responsible for
coordinating and overseeing the activities of RCOs in order
to--
(1) improve United States monitoring and
responsiveness to activities, strategies and tactics of
the PRC that undermine United States interests;
(2) ensure that RCO program activities are aligned
with United States strategic interests and priorities
for strategic competition with the PRC;
(3) oversee RCO program activities, including the
development of standardized monitoring, evaluation, and
learning metrics that inform effective United States
Government responses to PRC activities;
(4) identify gaps in United States engagements
regarding PRC cross-cutting activities that impact
United States interests; and
(5) manage hiring for RCO positions, including
individuals with the appropriate proficiency in
Mandarin.
(f) Regional China Officers.--
(1) Qualifications.--The Secretary shall select and
assign RCOs from among Foreign Service Officers who
have expertise related to the PRC, including in the
forms of prior experience working in or on the PRC,
Taiwan, and Hong Kong, and proficiency in Mandarin
language.
(2) Geographic placement.--Of the total number of
RCOs in the Unit, there shall be no fewer than two
Regional China Officers assigned to United States
diplomatic posts associated with each of the following
bureaus of the Department:
(A) The Bureau of African Affairs.
(B) The Bureau of East Asian and Pacific
Affairs.
(C) The Bureau of European and Eurasian
Affairs.
(D) The Bureau of International Organization
Affairs.
(E) The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs.
(F) The Bureau of South and Central Asian
Affairs.
(G) The Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs.
(g) Sunset Provision.--The requirement to maintain the
Regional China Officer Program under subsection (a) shall
expire on the date that is five years after the date of the
enactment of this Act.
(h) Ally Defined.--In this section, the term ``ally'' means--
(1) a member country of the North Atlantic Treaty
Organization; or
(2) a country designated as a major non-NATO ally
pursuant to the authorities provided by section 517 of
the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2321k).
SEC. 5176. REPORT ON CHINA'S DIPLOMATIC POSTS.
(a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and biennially thereafter for the next
five years, the Secretary shall submit to appropriate
congressional committees a report on the diplomatic presence of
the People's Republic of China worldwide and how that presence
compares to the diplomatic presence of the United States,
including--
(1) the number of diplomatic posts currently
maintained by People's Republic of China and the United
States in each country; and
(2) the estimated number of diplomatic personnel of
the People's Republic of China and the United States
stationed abroad in each country.
(b) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term
``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
(A) 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; and
(B) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the
Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on
Appropriations, and the Select Committee on
Intelligence of the Senate.
(2) Diplomatic post.--The term ``diplomatic post'',
with respect to the United States, does not include a
post to which only personnel of agencies other than the
Department are assigned.
SEC. 5177. NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO REDUCE PERSONNEL AT COVERED
DIPLOMATIC POSTS.
(a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (b), not
later than 30 days before the date on which the Secretary
carries out a reduction in United States Foreign Service
personnel of at least 10 percent at a covered diplomatic post,
the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional
committees a notification of the intent to carry out such a
reduction, which shall include a certification by the Secretary
that such reduction will not negatively impact the ability of
the United States to compete with the People's Republic of
China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, or the Russian Federation.
(b) Exception.--Subsection (a) shall not apply in the case of
a security risk to personnel at a covered diplomatic post.
(c) Definitions.--In this section--
(1) the term ``appropriate congressional committees''
means--
(A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the
Committee on Appropriations of the House of
Representatives; and
(B) the Committee on Foreign Relations and
the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate;
and
(2) the term ``covered diplomatic post'' means a
United States diplomatic post in a country in which the
People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of
Iran, or the Russian Federation also have a diplomatic
post.
SEC. 5178. FOREIGN AFFAIRS MANUAL CHANGES.
Section 5318(c)(1) of the Department of State Authorization
Act of 2021 (22 U.S.C. 2658a(c)(1)) is amended by striking ``5
years'' and inserting ``8 years''.
TITLE II--WORKFORCE MATTERS
SEC. 5201. REPORT ON VETTING OF FOREIGN SERVICE INSTITUTE LANGUAGE
INSTRUCTORS.
Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of
this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate
congressional committees a report on the execution of
requirements under section 6116 of the Department of State
Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2023 (22 U.S.C. 4030) that
includes--
(1) a description of all steps taken to date to carry
out that section;
(2) a detailed explanation of the suitability or
fitness reviews, background investigations, and post-
employment vetting, as applicable, of relevant Foreign
Service Institute instructors who provide language
instructions; and
(3) a description of planned additional steps
required to carry out such section.
SEC. 5202. TRAINING LIMITATIONS.
The Department shall require the approval of the Secretary
for eliminations of long-term training assignments.
SEC. 5203. LANGUAGE INCENTIVE PAY FOR CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES.
The Secretary may provide special monetary incentives to
acquire or retain proficiency in foreign languages to civil
service employees who serve in domestic positions requiring
critical language skills that are located in the 50 United
States, the District of Columbia, and non-foreign areas (the
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern
Mariana Islands, and other United States territories and
possessions). The amounts of such incentives should be similar
to the language incentive pay provided to members of the
Foreign Service pursuant to section 704(b)(3) of the Foreign
Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 4024(b)(3)), as amended by
section 5206.
SEC. 5204. OPTIONS FOR COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATIONS.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall assess options for
integrating 360-degree reviews in personnel files for promotion
panel consideration.
(b) Evaluation Systems.--The assessment required by
subsection (a) shall include--
(1) one or more options to integrate 360-degree
reviews, references, or evaluations by superiors,
peers, and subordinates, including consideration of
automated reference requests; and
(2) other modifications or systems the Secretary
considers relevant.
(c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit a report to
the appropriate congressional committees on the assessment
required by subsection (a) that shall describe, with respect to
each evaluation system included--
(1) any legal constraints or considerations;
(2) the timeline required for implementation;
(3) any starting and recurring costs in comparison to
current processes;
(4) the likely or potential implications for
promotion decisions and trends; and
(5) the impact on meeting the personnel needs of the
Foreign Service.
SEC. 5205. JOB SHARE AND PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall establish and publish a
Department policy on job share and part-time employment
opportunities. The policy shall include a template for job-
sharing arrangements, a database of job share and part-time
employment opportunities, and a point of contact in the Bureau
of Human Resources.
(b) Workplace Flexibility Training.--The Secretary shall
incorporate training on workplace flexibility, including the
availability of job share and part-time employment
opportunities, into employee onboarding.
(c) Annual Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for three
years, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate
congressional committees a report on workplace flexibility at
the Department, including data on the number of employees
utilizing job share or part-time employment arrangements.
(d) Exception for the Bureau of Intelligence and Research.--
The policy described in subsection (a) shall not apply to
officers and employees of the Bureau of Intelligence and
Research.
SEC. 5206. PROMOTING REUTILIZATION OF LANGUAGE SKILLS IN THE FOREIGN
SERVICE.
(a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
(1) foreign language skills are essential to
effective diplomacy, particularly in high-priority
positions, such as Chinese- and Russian-language
designated positions focused on the People's Republic
of China and Russia;
(2) reutilization of acquired language skills creates
efficiencies through the reduction of language training
overall and increases regional expertise;
(3) often, investments in language skills are not
sufficiently utilized and maintained throughout the
careers of members of the Foreign Service following an
initial assignment after language training;
(4) providing incentives or requirements to select
``out-year bidders'' for priority language-designated
assignments would decrease training costs overall and
encourage more expertise in relevant priority areas;
and
(5) incentives for members of the Foreign Service to
not only acquire and retain, but reuse, foreign
language skills in priority assignments would reduce
training costs in terms of both time and money and
increase regional expertise to improve abilities in
those areas deemed high priority by the Secretary.
(b) Incentives to Reutilize Language Skills.--Section
704(b)(3) of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C.
4024(b)(3)) is amended by inserting ``and reutilize'' after
``to acquire or retain proficiency in''.
TITLE III--INFORMATION SECURITY AND CYBER DIPLOMACY
SEC. 5301. POST DATA PILOT PROGRAM.
(a) Post Data and AI Pilot Program.--
(1) Establishment.--The Secretary is authorized to
establish a program, which shall be known as the ``Post
Data Program'' (referred to in this section as the
``Program''), that shall be overseen by the
Department's Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence
Officer.
(2) Goals.--The goals of the Program shall include
the following:
(A) Cultivating a data and artificial
intelligence culture at diplomatic posts
globally, including data fluency and data
collaboration.
(B) Promoting data integration with
Department of State Headquarters.
(C) Creating operational efficiencies,
supporting innovation, and enhancing mission
impact.
(b) Implementation Plan.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall
submit to the appropriate congressional committees an
implementation plan that outlines strategies for--
(A) advancing the goals described in
subsection (a)(2);
(B) hiring data and artificial intelligence
officers at United States diplomatic posts; and
(C) allocation of necessary resources to
sustain the Program.
(2) Annual reporting requirement.--Not later than 180
days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and
annually thereafter for the following three years, the
Secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate
congressional committees regarding the status of the
implementation plan required under paragraph (1).
(c) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this
section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees''
means--
(1) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the
Committee on Appropriations of the House of
Representatives; and
(2) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the
Committee on Appropriations of the Senate.
SEC. 5302. AUTHORIZATION TO USE COMMERCIAL CLOUD ENCLAVES OVERSEAS.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Department shall issue internal
guidelines that authorize and track the use of enclaves
deployed in overseas commercial cloud regions for OCONUS
systems categorized at the Federal Information Security
Modernization Act (FISMA) high baseline.
(b) Consistency With Federal Cybersecurity Regulations.--The
enclave deployments shall be consistent with existing Federal
cybersecurity regulations as well as best practices established
across National Institute of Standards and Technology standards
and ISO 27000 security controls.
(c) Briefing.-- Not later than 90 days after the enactment of
the Act, and before issuing the new internal guidelines
required under subsection (a), the Secretary shall brief the
appropriate congressional committees on the proposed new
guidelines, including--
(1) relevant risk assessments; and
(2) any security challenges regarding implementation.
(d) Appropriate Congressional Defined.--In this section, the
term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
(1) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House
of Representatives; and
(2) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Select
Committee on Intelligence of the Senate.
SEC. 5303. REPORTS ON TECHNOLOGY TRANSFORMATION PROJECTS AT THE
DEPARTMENT.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term
``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
(A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the
Committee on Appropriations of the House of
Representatives; and
(B) the Committee on Foreign Relations and
the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate.
(2) Technology.--The term ``technology'' includes--
(A) artificial intelligence and machine
learning systems;
(B) cybersecurity modernization tools or
platforms;
(C) cloud computing services and
infrastructure;
(D) enterprise data platforms and analytics
tools;
(E) customer experience platforms for public-
facing services; and
(F) internal workflow automation or
modernization systems.
(3) Technology transformation project.--
(A) In general.--The term ``technology
transformation project'' means any new or
significantly modified technology deployed by
the Department with the purpose of improving
diplomatic, consular, administrative, or
security operations.
(B) Exclusions.--The term ``technology
transformation project'' does not include a
routine software update or version upgrade, a
security patch or maintenance of an existing
system, a minor configuration change, a
business-as-usual information technology
operation, a support activity, or a project
that costs less than $1,000,000.
(b) Annual Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, and annually
thereafter for five years, the Secretary shall submit
to the appropriate congressional committees a report on
all technology transformation projects completed during
the preceding two fiscal years.
(2) Elements.--Each report required by paragraph (1)
shall include the following elements:
(A) For each project, the following:
(i) A summary of the objective,
scope, and operational context of the
project.
(ii) An identification of the primary
technologies and vendors used,
including artificial intelligence
models, cloud providers, cybersecurity
platforms, and major software
components.
(iii) A report on baseline and post-
implementation performance and adoption
metrics for the project, including (if
applicable) with respect to--
(I) operational efficiency,
such as reductions in
processing time, staff hours,
or error rates;
(II) user impact, such as
improvements in end-user
satisfaction scores and
reliability;
(III) security posture, such
as enhancements in threat
detection, incident response
time;
(IV) cost performance,
including budgeted costs versus
actual costs and projected cost
savings or cost avoidance;
(V) interoperability and
integration, including level of
integration achieved with
existing systems of the
Department;
(VI) artificial intelligence,
if applicable; and
(VII) adoption, including, if
applicable--
(aa) an estimate of
the percentage of
eligible end-users
actively using the
system within the first
three, six, and 12
months of deployment;
(bb) the proportion
of staff trained to use
the system;
(cc) the frequency
and duration of use,
disaggregated by bureau
or geographic region if
relevant;
(dd) summarized user
feedback, including
pain points and
satisfaction ratings;
and
(ee) a description of
the status of
deprecation or
reduction in use of
legacy systems, if
applicable.
(iv) A description of key challenges
encountered during implementation and
any mitigation strategies employed.
(v) A summary of contracting or
acquisition strategies used, including
information on how the vendor or
development team supported change
management and adoption, including user
testing, stakeholder engagement, and
phased rollout.
(B) For any project where adoption metrics
fell below 50 percent of estimated usage within
six months of launch, the following:
(i) A remediation plan with specific
steps to improve adoption, including
retraining, user experience
improvements, or outreach.
(ii) An assessment of whether rollout
should be paused or modified.
(iii) Any plans for iterative
development based on feedback from
employees.
(3) Public summary.--Not later than 60 days after
submitting a report required by paragraph (1) to the
appropriate congressional committees, the Secretary
shall publish an unclassified summary of the report on
the publicly accessible website of the Department,
consistent with national security interests.
(c) Government Accountability Office Evaluation.--Not later
than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, and
biennially thereafter, the Comptroller General of the United
States shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees
a report--
(1) evaluating--
(A) the extent to which the Department has
implemented and reported on technology
transformation projects in accordance with the
requirements under this section;
(B) the effectiveness and reliability of the
Department's performance and adoption metrics
for such projects;
(C) whether such projects have met intended
goals related to operational efficiency,
security, cost-effectiveness, user adoption,
and modernization of legacy systems; and
(D) the adequacy of oversight mechanisms in
place to ensure the responsible deployment of
artificial intelligence and other emerging
technologies; and
(2) including any recommendations to improve the
Department's management, implementation, or evaluation
of technology transformation efforts.
SEC. 5304. COMMERCIAL SPYWARE.
(a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
(1) there is a national security need for the
legitimate and responsible procurement and application
of cyber intrusion capabilities, including efforts
related to counterterrorism, counternarcotics, and
countertrafficking;
(2) the growing commercial market for sophisticated
cyber intrusion capabilities has enhanced state and
non-state actors' abilities to target and track for
nefarious purposes individuals, such as journalists,
defenders of internationally recognized human rights,
members of civil society groups, members of ethnic or
religious minority groups, and others for exercising
their internationally recognized human rights and
fundamental freedoms, or the family members of these
targeted individuals;
(3) the proliferation of commercial spyware presents
significant and growing risks to United States national
security, including to the safety and security of
United States Government personnel; and
(4) ease of access into and lack of transparency in
the commercial spyware market raises the probability of
spreading potentially destructive or disruptive cyber
capabilities to a wider range of malicious actors.
(b) Statement of Policy.--It is the policy of the United
States--
(1) to oppose the misuse of commercial spyware to
target individuals, including journalists, defenders of
internationally recognized human rights, and members of
civil society groups, members of ethnic or religious
minority groups, and others for exercising their
internationally recognized human rights and fundamental
freedoms, or the family members of these targeted
individuals;
(2) to coordinate with allies and partners to prevent
the export of commercial spyware tools to end-users
likely to use them for malicious activities;
(3) to maintain robust information-sharing with
trusted allies and partners on commercial spyware
proliferation and misuse, including to better identify
and track these tools;
(4) to work with private industry to identify and
counter the abuse and misuse of commercial spyware
technology; and
(5) to work with allies and partners to establish
robust guardrails to ensure that the use of commercial
spyware tools are consistent with respect for
internationally recognized human rights, and the rule
of law.
TITLE IV--PUBLIC DIPLOMACY
SEC. 5401. UNDER SECRETARY FOR PUBLIC DIPLOMACY.
Section 1(b)(3) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act
of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a(b)(3)) is amended--
(1) in the first sentence of the matter preceding
subparagraph (A)--
(A) by striking ``United States'' before
``public diplomacy''; and
(B) by striking ``, information, and
international broadcasting'';
(2) in subparagraph (E), by striking ``and'' at the
end;
(3) in subparagraph (F)(v), by striking the period at
the end and inserting a semicolon; and
(4) by adding at the end the following:
``(G) lead and direct public diplomacy
activities;
``(H) lead, synchronize, and coordinate
efforts to recognize, understand, expose, and
counter foreign information manipulation and
malign activities, including through efforts to
limit the foreign propaganda and disinformation
efforts of adversaries, and coordinate those
efforts across Federal departments and
agencies;
``(I) support global access to free
information and internet freedom, in
coordination with other relevant bureaus, in
countries where the government has limited
access to free and open internet by restricting
access to internet browsers, websites, or other
means of accessing the internet;
``(J) oppose censorship by foreign
adversaries;
``(K) ensure implementation of the annual
strategic plan for public diplomacy in
collaboration with overseas posts and regional
and functional bureaus of the Department;
``(L) serve as chair of interagency meetings
on public diplomacy to align messaging, and
lead and coordinate with members of the Group
of Seven;
``(M) ensure that educational and cultural
affairs programming shall be nonpolitical in
character and shall be balanced and
representative of the diversity of American
political, social, and cultural life and that
academic and cultural programs maintain
scholarly integrity and meet the highest
standards of academic excellence or artistic
achievement;
``(N) support non-state actors abroad,
including independent media and civil society
groups, that are working to expose and counter
foreign malign influence narratives, tactics,
and techniques, including those originating in
the Russian Federation, the People's Republic
of China, North Korea, or Iran; and
``(O) ensure the Department does not fund
organizations engaging in partisan political
activity in the United States.''.
SEC. 5402. ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS.
Section 1(c) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of
1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a(c)), as amended by section 5162, is
further amended by inserting after paragraph (14) the
following:
``(15) Assistant secretary for educational and
cultural affairs.--
``(A) Establishment.--There shall be in the
Department of State an Assistant Secretary for
Educational and Cultural Affairs who shall be
responsible to the Secretary of State, acting
through the Under Secretary for Public
Diplomacy, for matters described in section 112
of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange
Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2460), and other
relevant matters pertaining to the development,
implementation, and oversight of all
educational, cultural, and professional
exchange programs, as well as related
initiatives and activities, and such other
related duties as the Secretary may from time
to time designate.
``(B) Responsibilities.--In addition to the
responsibilities described under subparagraph
(A), the Assistant Secretary for Educational
and Cultural Affairs shall be responsible for--
``(i) aligning exchange programming
with broader global public diplomacy
planning when consistent with the
purposes of such exchange programing;
and
``(ii) ensuring clear foreign policy
outcomes in accordance with the
objectives and requirements described
in the Mutual Educational and Cultural
Exchange Act of 1961.''.
SEC. 5403. BUREAU OF EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS.
(a) Establishment.--There shall be in the Department a Bureau
of Educational and Cultural Affairs described in section 112 of
the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (22
U.S.C. 2460), which shall be responsible for the functions
described in such section and such other relevant functions
related to academic, cultural, and professional exchanges as
the Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy may prescribe.
(b) Head of Bureau.--The Assistant Secretary for Educational
and Cultural Affairs shall be the head of the Bureau of
Educational and Cultural Affairs.
SEC. 5404. FOREIGN INFORMATION MANIPULATION AND INTERFERENCE STRATEGY.
(a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the
heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, shall
submit to the appropriate congressional committees a
comprehensive strategy to combat foreign information
manipulation and interference.
(b) Elements.--The strategy required by subsection (a) shall
include the following elements:
(1) Conducting analysis of foreign state and non-
state actors' foreign malign influence narratives,
tactics, and techniques, including those originating
from United States nation-state adversaries, including
the Russian Federation, the People's Republic of China,
North Korea, and Iran.
(2) Working together with allies and partners to
expose and counter foreign malign influence narratives,
tactics, and techniques, as well as to counter
censorship, including those originating in the Russian
Federation, the People's Republic of China, North
Korea, and Iran.
(3) Supporting non-state actors abroad, including
independent media and civil society groups, which are
working to expose and counter foreign malign influence
narratives, tactics, and techniques, including those
originating in the Russian Federation, the People's
Republic of China, North Korea, and Iran.
(4) Coordinating efforts to expose and counter
foreign information manipulation and interference
across Federal departments and agencies.
(5) Protecting the First Amendment rights of United
States citizens.
(6) Creating guardrails to ensure the Department does
not provide grants to organizations engaging in
partisan political activity in the United States.
(c) Coordination.--The strategy required by subsection (a)
shall be led and implemented by the Under Secretary for Public
Diplomacy in coordination with relevant bureaus and offices at
the Department.
(d) Report.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the
appropriate congressional committees a report that includes--
(1) actions the Department has taken to preserve the
institutional capability to counter foreign nation-
state influence operations from the Russian Federation,
the People's Republic of China, and Iran since the
termination of the Counter Foreign Information
Manipulation and Interference (R/FIMI) hub;
(2) a list of active and cancelled Countering PRC
Influence Fund and Countering Russian Influence Fund
projects since January 21, 2025;
(3) actions the Department has taken to improve
Department grantmaking processes related to countering
foreign influence operations from nation-state
adversaries; and
(4) an assessment of recent foreign adversarial
information operations and narratives related to United
States foreign policy since January 21, 2025, from the
Russian Federation, the People's Republic of China, and
Iran.
(e) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this
section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees''
means--
(1) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the
Committee on Appropriations of the House of
Representatives; and
(2) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the
Committee on Appropriations of the Senate.
SEC. 5405. REPEAL OF LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR INTERNATIONAL
EXPOSITIONS.
Section 204 of the Admiral James W. Nance and Meg Donovan
Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2000 and 2001
(22 U.S.C. 2452b) (as enacted into law by section 1000(a)(7) of
the Public Law 106-113 and contained in appendix G of that Act;
113 Stat. 1501A-486)) is repealed.
TITLE V--DIPLOMATIC SECURITY
SEC. 5501. ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR DIPLOMATIC SECURITY.
Section 1(c) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of
1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a(c)), as amended by section 5402, is
further amended by inserting after paragraph (15) the
following:
``(16) Assistant secretary for diplomatic security.--
There shall be in the Department of State an Assistant
Secretary for Diplomatic Security who shall be
responsible to the Secretary of State, acting through
Under Secretary for Management, for matters relating to
the management, direction, and strategic execution of
the Bureau of Diplomatic Security, and such other
related duties as the Secretary may from time to time
designate.''.
SEC. 5502. SPECIAL AGENTS.
Section 37(a) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act
of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2709(a)) is amended in the matter preceding
paragraph (1) by inserting ``, in consultation with Under
Secretary of Management,'' after ``Secretary of State''.
SEC. 5503. MODIFICATION OF CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT
RELATING TO EMBASSY REOPENING.
Section 105(b)(2) of the Omnibus Diplomatic Security and
Antiterrorism Act of 1986 (22 U.S.C. 4804(b)(2)) is amended by
inserting ``, detailing the national security value of
reopening such post'' after ``the decision to open or reopen
such post''.
SEC. 5504. COUNTER-INTELLIGENCE TRAINING FOR CERTAIN DIPLOMATIC
SECURITY AGENTS.
(a) In General.--Title IV of the Omnibus Diplomatic Security
and Antiterrorism Act of 1986 (22 U.S.C. 4851 et seq.) is
amended by adding at the end the following:
``SEC. 418. COUNTER-INTELLIGENCE TRAINING FOR CERTAIN DIPLOMATIC
SECURITY SPECIAL AGENTS.
``(a) In General.--Diplomatic Security special agents who are
assigned to positions with a primary counterintelligence role
or a diplomatic post rated as High or Critical for Human
Intelligence on the Department of State's Security Environment
Threat List shall receive specific and substantive mandatory
counter-intelligence training that is developed and conducted
in consultation with the heads of relevant elements of the
intelligence community.
``(b) Intelligence Community Defined.--In this section, the
term `intelligence community' has the meaning given that term
in section 3(4) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C.
3003(4)).''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of the Omnibus
Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986 (Public Law
99-399) is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the
following:
``Sec. 418. Counter-intelligence training for certain Diplomatic
Security special agents.''.
SEC. 5505. EXPANSION OF COUNTER-INTELLIGENCE PERSONNEL SECURITY PROGRAM
TO INCLUDE NONSECURITY STAFF.
Section 155 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act,
Fiscal Years 1988 and 1989 (22 U.S.C. 4802 note) is amended--
(1) in the section heading by striking ``high
intelligence threat countries'' and inserting
``critical human intelligence threat countries'';
(2) in subsection (a)--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
striking ``high intelligence threat countries
who are responsible for security at those
posts'' and inserting ``critical human
intelligence threat countries and countries
designated by the Under Secretary of State for
Management''; and
(B) in paragraph (1), by striking ``high
intelligence threat countries'' and inserting
``critical human intelligence threat
countries'';
(3) in subsection (c), by striking ``high
intelligence threat country'' and inserting ``critical
human intelligence threat country'' each place it
appears;
(4) by redesignating subsection (c), as so amended,
as subsection (d); and
(5) by inserting after subsection (b) the following:
``(c) Country-specific Threat Training Required.--Personnel
assigned to posts in critical human intelligence threat
countries shall receive country-specific threat training
informed by assessments from relevant elements of the
intelligence community (as such term is defined in section 3(4)
of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003(4))), at
the appropriate classification level.''.
SEC. 5506. REPORT ON SECURITY CONDITIONS IN DAMASCUS, SYRIA, REQUIRED
FOR THE REOPENING OF THE UNITED STATES DIPLOMATIC
MISSION.
(a) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings:
(1) The United States has a national security
interest in a stable Syria free from the malign
influence of Russia and Iran, and which cannot be used
by terrorist organizations to launch attacks against
the United States or United States allies or partners
in the region.
(2) Permissive security conditions are necessary for
the reopening of any diplomatic mission.
(b) Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in
consultation with the relevant Federal agencies, shall
submit to the appropriate congressional committees a
report describing the Syrian Government's progress
towards meeting the security related benchmarks
described in paragraph (2).
(2) Elements.--The report required under paragraph
(1) shall include the following elements:
(A) An assessment of the Syrian Government's
progress on counterterrorism, especially as it
relates to United States designated terrorist
organizations that threaten to attack the
United States or our allies and partners.
(B) An assessment of the security environment
of the potential sites for a future building of
the United States Embassy in Damascus and the
conditions necessary for resuming embassy
operations in Damascus.
(C) An analysis of the Syrian Government's
progress in identifying and destroying any
remnants of the Assad regime's chemical weapons
program, including any stockpiles, production
facilities, or related sites.
(D) An assessment of the Syrian Government's
destruction of the Assad regime's captagon and
other illicit drug stockpiles, to include
infrastructure.
(E) An assessment of the Syrian Government's
relationship with the Russian Federation and
the Islamic Republic of Iran, to include
access, basing, overflight, economic
relationships, and impacts on United States
national security objectives.
(F) A description of the Syrian Government's
cooperation with the United States to locate
and repatriate United States citizens.
(c) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this
section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees''
means--
(1) 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; and
(2) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee
on Armed Services, the Committee on Appropriations, and
the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate.
SEC. 5507. EMBASSIES, CONSULATES, AND OTHER DIPLOMATIC INSTALLATIONS
RETURN TO STANDARDS REPORT.
(a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the
appropriate congressional committees a report that includes the
impacts of the Bureau of Diplomatic Security's initiative known
as ``Return to Standards'' on the security needs of United
States embassies, consulates, and other diplomatic
installations outside the United States.
(b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall
describe the impacts of the Return to Standards initiative and
other reductions in staffing and resources from the beginning
of the initiative to the date of enactment of this Act for all
embassies, consulates, and other overseas diplomatic
installations, including detailed descriptions and explanations
of all reductions of personnel or other resources, including
their effects on--
(1) securing facilities and perimeters;
(2) transporting United States personnel into the
foreign country; and
(3) executing any other relevant operations for which
they are responsible.
(c) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this
section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees''
means--
(1) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Permanent
Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on
Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and
(2) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Select
Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on
Appropriations of the Senate.
SEC. 5508. REAUTHORIZATION OF OVERTIME PAY FOR PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Section 6232(g) of the Department of State Authorization Act
of 2023 (division F of Public Law 118-31; 5 U.S.C. 5547 note)
is amended by striking ``2025'' and inserting ``2027''.
TITLE VI--MISCELLANEOUS
SEC. 5601. SUBMISSION OF FEDERALLY FUNDED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
CENTER REPORTS TO CONGRESS.
Not later than 30 days after receiving a report or other
written product provided to the Department by federally funded
research and development centers (FFRDCs) and consultant groups
that were supported by funds congressionally appropriated to
the Department, the Secretary shall provide the appropriate
congressional committees--
(1) the report or written product, including the
original proposal for the report;
(2) the amount provided by the Department to the
FFRDC; and
(3) a detailed description of the value the
Department derived from the report.
SEC. 5602. QUARTERLY REPORT ON DIPLOMATIC POUCH ACCESS.
Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of
this Act, and every 90 days thereafter for the next three
years, the Secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate
congressional committees that describes--
(1) a list of every overseas United States diplomatic
post where diplomatic pouch access is restricted or
limited by the host government;
(2) an explanation as to why, in each instance where
an overseas United States diplomatic post is restricted
or limited by the host government, the host government
has restricted or limited the diplomatic pouch access
of the United States diplomatic post; and
(3) a detailed explanation outlining the steps the
Department is taking to gain diplomatic pouch access in
each instance where such access has been restricted or
limited by the host government.
SEC. 5603. REPORT ON UTILITY OF INSTITUTING A PROCESSING FEE FOR ITAR
LICENSE APPLICATIONS.
Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of
this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate
congressional committees a report on the feasibility and effect
of establishing an export licensing fee system for the
commercial export of defense items and services to partially or
fully finance the licensing costs of the Department, if
permitted by statute. The report should consider whether and to
what degree such an export license application fee system would
be preferable to relying solely on the existing registration
fee system and the feasibility of a tiered system of fees,
considering such options as volume per applicant over time and
discounted fees for small businesses.
SEC. 5604. HAVANA ACT PAYMENT FIX.
Section 901 of title IX of division J of the Further
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (22 U.S.C. 2680b) is
amended--
(1) by striking ``January 1, 2016'' each place it
appears and inserting ``September 11, 2001'';
(2) in subsection (e)(1), in the matter preceding
subparagraph (A), by striking ``of a'' and inserting
``of an''; and
(3) in subsection (h), by adding at the end the
following new paragraph:
``(4) Limitations.--
``(A) Appropriations required.--Payments
under subsections (a) and (b) in a fiscal year
may only be made using amounts appropriated in
advance specifically for payments under such
paragraph in such fiscal year.
``(B) Matter of payments.--Payments under
subsections (a) and (b) using amounts
appropriated for such purpose shall be made on
a first come, first serve, or pro rata basis.
``(C) Amounts of payments.--The total amount
of funding obligated for payments under
subsections (a) and (b) may not exceed the
amount specifically appropriated for providing
payments under such paragraph during its period
of availability.''.
SEC. 5605. ESTABLISHING AN INNER MONGOLIA SECTION WITHIN THE UNITED
STATES MISSION IN CHINA.
(a) Inner Mongolia Section in the United States Mission in
China.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary may establish an Inner
Mongolia team within the United States Mission in
China, to follow political, economic, and social
developments in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
and other areas designated by the People's Republic of
China as autonomous for Mongolians, with due
consideration given to hiring Mongolians as Locally
Employed Staff.
(2) Responsibilities.--Responsibilities of a team
devoted to Inner Mongolia should include reporting on
internationally recognized human rights issues,
monitoring developments in critical minerals mining,
environmental degradation, and PRC space capabilities,
and access to areas designated as autonomous for
Mongolians by United States Government officials,
journalists, nongovernmental organizations, and the
Mongolian diaspora.
(3) Language requirements.--The Secretary should
ensure that the Department has sufficient proficiency
in the Mongolian language in order to carry out
paragraph (1), and that the United States Mission in
China has sufficient resources to hire Local Employed
Staff proficient in the Mongolian language, as
appropriate.
(b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the
appropriate congressional committees a report on the staffing
described in subsection (a).
SEC. 5606. REPORT ON UNITED STATES MISSION AUSTRALIA STAFFING.
(a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
(1) Australia is one of the closest allies of the
United States and integral to United States national
security interests in the Indo-Pacific;
(2) the United States-Australia alliance has seen
tremendous growth, including through AUKUS, as part of
which, the United States plans to rotate up to four
Virginia-class attack submarines out of the Australian
port of Perth by 2027; and
(3) current United States staffing and facilities
across United States Mission Australia do not appear
adequately resourced to support an expanding mission
set and are no longer commensurate with strategic
developments.
(b) Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 30 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall
submit to the appropriate congressional committees a
report regarding staffing and facility requirements at
United States Mission Australia to provide
administrative and operational support for all United
States Government personnel under Chief of Mission
Authority of the head of the United States Mission in
Australia.
(2) Contents.--The report required under paragraph
(1) shall include--
(A) an assessment of how many United States
civilian and military personnel and their
dependents the Department expects across
Australia in the next five years;
(B) an assessment of what requirements those
United States personnel will have, including
housing, schooling, and office space;
(C) a status update on anticipated
interagency growth plans across Australia and
the interagency process begun in 2024 to assess
the needs of Mission Australia;
(D) an assessment of the impact of the
Department reorganization and workforce
reduction on the staffing contemplated by that
process;
(E) an analysis of resource gaps that could
undermine mission capacity and United States
foreign policy objectives, including advancing
the United States-Australia alliance and AUKUS;
(F) a recommendation for additional
facilities, staffing, and resources needed to
execute on mission growth; and
(G) an estimated total cost of expanding
staffing to sufficiently serve the increased
presence of United States personnel in the area
and to achieve any other United States foreign
policy objectives.
(3) Classified annex.--The report shall contain a
classified annex as necessary.
(c) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this
section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees''
means--
(1) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee
on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations
of the House of Representatives; and
(2) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee
on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations
of the Senate.
SEC. 5607. EXTENSIONS.
(a) Support to Enhance the Capacity of International Monetary
Fund Members to Evaluate the Legal and Financial Terms of
Sovereign Debt Contracts.--Section 6103(c) of title LXI of
division F of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) is amended by striking ``5-year
period'' and inserting ``10-year period''.
(b) Inspector General Annuitant Waiver.--The authorities
provided under section 1015(b) of the Supplemental
Appropriations Act, 2010 (Public Law 111-212; 124 Stat. 2332)
shall remain in effect through September 30, 2031.
(c) Extension of Authorizations to Support United States
Participation in International Fairs and Expos.--Section
9601(b) of the Department of State Authorizations Act of 2022
(division I of Public Law 117-263; 136 6 Stat. 3909) is amended
by striking ``fiscal years 2023 and 2024'' and inserting
``fiscal years 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, and 2028''.
SEC. 5608. UPDATING COUNTERTERRORISM REPORTS.
Section 140(a) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act,
Fiscal Years 1988 and 1989 (22 U.S.C. 2656f(a)) is amended in
the matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking ``April 30'' and
inserting ``October 31''.
DIVISION F--INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026
SEC. 6001. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
(a) Short Title.--This division may be cited as the
``Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026''.
(b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this
division is as follows:
Sec. 6001. Short title; table of contents.
Sec. 6002. Definitions.
Sec. 6003. Explanatory statement.
TITLE LXI--INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES
Sec. 6101. Authorization of appropriations.
Sec. 6102. Classified schedule of authorizations.
Sec. 6103. Intelligence Community Management Account.
TITLE LXII--CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY SYSTEM
Sec. 6201. Authorization of appropriations.
TITLE LXIII--INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY MATTERS
Sec. 6301. Restriction on conduct of intelligence activities.
Sec. 6302. Increase in employee compensation and benefits authorized by
law.
Sec. 6303. Notice of impact of diplomatic and consular post closings on
intelligence community.
Sec. 6304. Unauthorized access to intelligence community property.
Sec. 6305. Annual survey of analytic objectivity among officers and
employees of elements of the intelligence community.
Sec. 6306. Annual training requirement and report regarding analytic
standards.
Sec. 6307. Prohibiting discrimination in the intelligence community.
Sec. 6308. Estimate of cost to ensure compliance with Intelligence
Community Directive 705.
Sec. 6309. Plan for implementing an integrated system spanning the
intelligence community for accreditation of sensitive
compartmented information facilities.
Sec. 6310. Reforms relating to inactive security clearances.
TITLE LXIV--INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS
Sec. 6401. Short title.
Sec. 6402. Modification of responsibilities and authorities of the
Director of National Intelligence.
Sec. 6403. Plan for optimized staffing of the Office of the Director of
National Intelligence.
Sec. 6404. National Counterproliferation and Biosecurity Center.
Sec. 6405. Termination of Office of Engagement.
TITLE LXV--MATTERS RELATING TO ELEMENTS OF THE INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY
Subtitle A--Central Intelligence Agency
Sec. 6501. Guidance on novel and significant expenditures for purposes
of notification under the Central Intelligence Agency Act of
1949.
Sec. 6502. Improvements to security of Central Intelligence Agency
installations.
Sec. 6503. Annual Central Intelligence Agency workplace climate
assessment.
Sec. 6504. Chaplain Corps and Chief of Chaplains of the Central
Intelligence Agency.
Sec. 6505. Technical amendment to procurement authorities of Central
Intelligence Agency.
Subtitle B--Elements of Department of Defense
Sec. 6511. Counterintelligence briefings for members of the Armed
Forces.
Subtitle C--Federal Bureau of Investigation
Sec. 6521. Notice of counterintelligence assessments and investigations
by the Federal Bureau of Investigation of candidates for or
holders of Federal office.
Sec. 6522. Notification of material changes to policies or procedures
governing terrorist watchlist and transnational organized
crime watchlist.
Sec. 6523. Annual report on United States persons on the terrorist watch
list.
Sec. 6524. Annual report on Federal Bureau of Investigation case data.
TITLE LXVI--ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND OTHER EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
Subtitle A--Artificial Intelligence
Sec. 6601. Artificial Intelligence security guidance.
Sec. 6602. Artificial intelligence development and usage by intelligence
community.
Sec. 6603. Application of artificial intelligence policies of the
intelligence community to publicly available models hosted in
classified environments.
Sec. 6604. Prohibition on use of DeepSeek on intelligence community
systems.
Subtitle B--Biotechnology
Sec. 6611. Senior officials for biotechnology.
Sec. 6612. Plan on enhanced intelligence sharing relating to foreign
adversary biotechnological threats.
Sec. 6613. Enhancing biotechnology talent within the intelligence
community.
Sec. 6614. Enhanced intelligence community support to secure United
States biological data.
Sec. 6615. Ensuring intelligence community procurement of domestic
United States production of synthetic DNA and RNA.
Sec. 6616. Strategy for addressing intelligence gaps relating to China's
investment in United States-origin biotechnology.
Subtitle C--Other Matters
Sec. 6621. Enhancing intelligence community technology adoption metrics.
Sec. 6622. Report on identification of intelligence community sites for
advanced nuclear technologies.
Sec. 6623. Strategy on intelligence coordination and sharing relating to
critical and emerging technologies.
TITLE LXVII--MATTERS RELATING TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES
Subtitle A--Matters Relating to China
Sec. 6701. Modification of annual reports on influence operations and
campaigns in the United States by the Chinese Communist Party.
Sec. 6702. Intelligence sharing with allies on Chinese Communist Party
efforts in Europe.
Sec. 6703. Prohibition on intelligence community contracting with
Chinese military companies engaged in biotechnology research,
development, or manufacturing.
Sec. 6704. Report on the wealth of the leadership of the Chinese
Communist Party.
Sec. 6705. Assessment and report on investments by the People's Republic
of China in the agriculture sector of Brazil.
Sec. 6706. Identification of entities that provide support to the
People's Liberation Army.
Sec. 6707. Mission manager for the People's Republic of China.
Sec. 6708. National Intelligence Estimate of advancements in
biotechnology by the People's Republic of China.
Subtitle B--Other Matters
Sec. 6711. Improvements to requirement for monitoring of Iranian
enrichment of uranium-235.
Sec. 6712. Policy toward certain agents of foreign governments.
Sec. 6713. Extension of intelligence community coordinator for Russian
atrocities accountability.
Sec. 6714. Plan to enhance intelligence support to counter foreign
influence intended to continue or expand the conflict in
Sudan.
Sec. 6715. Review of information relating to actions by foreign
governments to assist persons evading justice.
Sec. 6716. National Intelligence Estimate on the Western Hemisphere.
Sec. 6717. Plan to enhance counternarcotics collaboration, coordination,
and cooperation with the Government of Mexico.
Sec. 6718. Requirements with respect to duty to warn former senior
officials and other United States persons.
TITLE LXVIII--REPORTS AND OTHER MATTERS
Sec. 6801. Modification and repeal of reporting requirements.
Sec. 6802. Revisions to congressional notification of intelligence
collection adjustments.
Sec. 6803. Declassification of intelligence and additional transparency
measures relating to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sec. 6804. Classified intelligence budget justification materials and
submission of intelligence community drug control resource
summary.
Sec. 6805. Requiring penetration testing as part of the testing and
certification of voting systems.
Sec. 6806. Standard guidelines for intelligence community to report and
document anomalous health incidents.
(c) Automatic Execution of Clerical Changes.--Except as
otherwise expressly provided, when an amendment made by this
division amends an Act to add a section or larger
organizational unit to that Act, repeals or transfers a section
or larger organizational unit in that Act, or amends the
designation or heading of a section or larger organizational
unit in that Act, that amendment also shall have the effect of
amending any table of contents of that Act to alter the table
to conform to the changes made by the amendment.
SEC. 6002. DEFINITIONS.
In this division:
(1) Congressional intelligence committees.--The term
``congressional intelligence committees'' has the
meaning given such term in section 3 of the National
Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003).
(2) Intelligence community.--The term ``intelligence
community'' has the meaning given such term in section
3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C.
3003).
SEC. 6003. EXPLANATORY STATEMENT.
The explanatory statement regarding this division, printed in
the House section of the Congressional Record by the Chairman
of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House
of Representatives and in the Senate section of the
Congressional Record by the Chairman of the Select Committee on
Intelligence of the Senate, shall have the same effect with
respect to the implementation of this division as if it were a
joint explanatory statement of a committee of conference.