Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 122 (Thursday, July 2, 2020)

[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 122 (Thursday, July 2, 2020)]
[Senate]
[Pages S4183-S4198]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

LEGISLATIVE SESSION

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NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021--Resumed

Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, I thank the leader, and I ask unanimous
consent that the Senate proceed to legislative session and resume
consideration of S. 4049.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?
Without objection, it is so ordered.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title.
The legislative clerk read as follows:

A bill (S. 4049) to authorize appropriations for fiscal
year 2021 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.

Pending:
Inhofe amendment No. 2301, in the nature of a substitute.
McConnell (for Portman) amendment No. 2080 (to amendment No. 2301),
to require an element in annual reports on cyber science and technology
activities on work with academic consortia on high priority
cybersecurity research activities in Department of Defense
capabilities.

Order of Business

Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that, at a time to
be determined by the majority leader in consultation with the
Democratic leader, the following amendments be made pending en bloc and
the Senate vote in relation to the amendments in the order listed, with
a 60-affirmative vote threshold for adoption, and that there be 2 hours
of debate on each amendment, equally divided between the two leaders or
their designees, prior to the vote in relation to each amendment. Those
amendments are: Schatz No. 2252, Inhofe No. 2411, Sanders No. 1788,
Cornyn No. 2244, Shaheen No. 1729, and Tester No. 1972, as modified.

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The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

Amendment Nos. 1694, 1881, 1883, 1753, 1803, 1808, 1891, 1987, 1907,
2018, 2391, 1968, 1977, 2077, 2058, 2178, 2186, 2215, 2251, 2231, 2255,
2238, 2256, 2241, 2269, 2243, 2270, 2248, 2275, 2277, 2204, 2417, 1797,
1825, 1878, 1966, 1971, 1991, 2053, 2138, 2168, 2217, 2220, 2235, 2257,
2287, 2298, 2317, 2319, 2326, 2327, 2331, 2341, 2370, 2378, 1693, 2418,
2419, 2084, 1849, 2103, 2422

Mr. INHOFE. Further, I ask unanimous consent that the following
amendments be adopted en bloc and that the Senate vote on adoption of
the amendments en bloc with no intervening action or debate.
Mr. President, I will read the entire list so that each Member knows
the status of his or her amendment: Moran No. 1694, Hyde-Smith No.
1881, Romney No. 1883, Peters No. 1753, Warner No. 1803, Coons No.
1808, Portman No. 1891, Kennedy No. 1987, Warner No. 1907, Romney No.
2018, Sullivan No. 2391, Tester No. 1968, Bennet No. 1977, Johnson No.
2077, Smith No. 2058, Wicker No. 2178, Cortez Masto No. 2186, King No.
2215, Merkley No. 2251, Fischer No. 2231, Cantwell No. 2255, Risch No.
2238, Cantwell No. 2256, Gardner No. 2241, Hirono No. 2269, Portman No.
2243, Menendez No. 2270, Inhofe-Reed No. 2248, Peters No. 2275, Toomey
No. 2277, Inhofe No. 2204, Cantwell-Manchin No. 2417, Jones No. 1797,
Lankford No. 1825, Loeffler No. 1878, Tester No. 1966, Tester No. 1971,
Kennedy No. 1991, Markey No. 2053, Cruz No. 2138, Durbin No. 2168,
Feinstein No. 2217, Heinrich No. 2220, Rounds No. 2235, Brown No. 2257,
Sasse No. 2287, Boozman No. 2298, Harris No. 2317, Klobuchar No. 2319,
Inhofe No. 2326, Young No. 2327, Shelby No. 2331, Wyden No. 2341,
Blackburn No. 2370, Blackburn No. 2378, Moran No. 1693, Inhofe No.
2418, Sanders No. 2419, Lee No. 2084, Van Hollen No. 1849, Hassan No.
2103, and Rubio No. 2422.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?
Mrs. GILLIBRAND. Mr. President.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from New York
Mrs. GILLIBRAND. Mr. President, I am reserving the right to object.
This amendment list does not include my amendment No. 1932, a bill
that the Presiding Officer and I have worked on and a bill that the
majority leader has voted for.
This amendment is so simple. It professionalizes how the military
prosecutes serious crimes--serious crimes such as sexual assault, rape,
and murder. It removes the systemic fear that survivors have in
reporting these crimes.
According to the Pentagon's most recent survey, almost 21,000
servicemembers were sexually assaulted in 2018. This is a 30-percent
increase from the year before. The current climate is not good for
survivors. Currently, most survivors are retaliated against when they
come forward and report these crimes. In fact, the rate of retaliation
is two-thirds of all survivors, unchanged from past years. Worse than
that, of the cases that the command considers for action, of those
unique few, only 10 percent of those went to trial.
Year after year, we have hearings, Mr. Chairman, Mr. Ranking Member.
We have hearings and the commanders and generals come forward and say:
Ma'am, we have got this. Let us take care of this. We have got this. We
know what we are doing. We understand. We are going to take this crime
so seriously. We are going to prosecute these cases. Leave it to us. We
know what we are doing.
It is infuriating. They should not say they know what they are doing
or they are just lying to us--it is one or the other--but, either way,
they are failing. The failure rate is so high--20,000 rapes last year;
less than 10 percent going to trial of the small number that are even
considered. The rate of conviction is going down.
There is no measurable in the entire system of military justice for
these survivors that is getting better--not one aspect.
``We have got this, ma'am. Leave it to us.'' It is just not true.
They don't have it. They never have.
If they don't look themselves in the mirror and recognize their
failures, they never will. Year after year, thousands of servicemembers
are raped and sexually assaulted and assailants are not held
accountable. It is not just a few bad apples. In many of those cases,
the assailant is someone in the survivor's chain of command--the same
chain of command that decides the case. They pick the judges, the
juries, the prosecutors, and the defense counsel. That is the system.
That system is so weighted that if a commander has a view before they
go in, your chance of success is very little.
There is no other judicial system in America that would ever allow
this to happen. That commander is not even trained. He is not a
prosecutor. He is not a lawyer. This system is not delivering justice.
People in the military do not have the benefit of civil liberties
because of this. They don't get justice. They never had it, and they
never will.
This amendment, this bipartisan and commonsense reform, leaves the
majority of uniquely military crimes within the chain of command. It
would only remove the decision making over whether to prosecute serious
crimes to independent, trained, unbiased military impartial
prosecutors.
It is the Senate's job to provide the oversight and accountability to
the U.S. military. We owe our U.S. servicemembers everything. For every
year that we don't address this fundamental scourge, it is another year
we are failing them. I have asked for a vote, Mr. Chairman and Mr.
Ranking Member, for 5 years in a row. This is the fifth year I am
denied a vote. It is the fifth year that you are saying to our
servicemembers that you don't care, and you don't want to fix the
system.
We have tried every small-ball reform you can imagine--every study,
every panel, every recommendation. We have made sure those
recommendations got in the underlying bill every year. They are just
not working. So I would like for us to look ourselves in the mirror and
say: Are we doing our job? Are we standing by our servicemembers when
they need us? Sadly, the answer is no.
Mr. Chairman, I would like to modify your request to include
amendment No. 1932 to just get a vote on it.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Does the Senator so modify his request?
Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, reserving the right to object, let me just
make a comment first.
This is a first step. We have a lot of things happening after this.
We are going to be on the Senate floor for hours and hours. You will
have ample time to entertain your amendment, and I would be very happy
to assist you in that.
For that reason, I would not want to jeopardize those 60 names and
amendments that I have already offered, to jeopardize their efforts by
adding your language, and so I do object.
Mrs. GILLIBRAND. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I will withdraw my
objection, and I look forward to working with you on the floor.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there an objection to the original request?
Without objection, it is so ordered.
Under the order consented, the amendments are now pending, and the
question is on agreeing to the amendments, en bloc.
The amendments were agreed to en bloc, as follows

AMENDMENT NO. 1694

(Purpose: To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a
study on the unemployment rate of female veterans who served on active
duty in the Armed Forces after September 11, 2001)

At the appropriate place in title X, insert the following:

SEC. __. STUDY ON UNEMPLOYMENT RATE OF FEMALE VETERANS WHO
SERVED ON ACTIVE DUTY IN THE ARMED FORCES AFTER
SEPTEMBER 11, 2001.

(a) Study.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs,
in consultation with the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the
Department of Labor, shall conduct a study on why Post-9/11
Veterans who are female are at higher risk of unemployment
than all other groups of female veterans and their non-
veteran counterparts.
(2) Conduct of study.--
(A) In general.--The Secretary shall conduct the study
under paragraph (1) primarily through the Center for Women
Veterans under section 318 of title 38, United States Code.
(B) Consultation.--In carrying out the study conducted
under paragraph (1), the Secretary may consult with--
(i) other Federal agencies, such as the Department of
Defense, the Office of Personnel Management, and the Small
Business Administration;
(ii) foundations; and
(iii) entities in the private sector.
(3) Elements of study.--The study conducted under paragraph
(1) shall include, with respect to Post-9/11 Veterans who are

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female, at a minimum, an analysis of the following:
(A) Rank at time of separation from the Armed Forces.
(B) Geographic location upon such separation.
(C) Educational level upon such separation.
(D) The percentage of such veterans who enrolled in an
education or employment training program of the Department of
Veterans Affairs or the Department of Labor after such
separation.
(E) Industries that have employed such veterans.
(F) Military occupational specialties available to such
veterans.
(G) Barriers to employment of such veterans.
(H) Causes to fluctuations in employment of such veterans.
(I) Current employment training programs of the Department
of Veterans Affairs or the Department of Labor that are
available to such veterans.
(J) Economic indicators that impact unemployment of such
veterans.
(K) Health conditions of such veterans that could impact
employment.
(L) Whether there are differences in the analyses conducted
under subparagraphs (A) through (K) based on the race of such
veteran.
(M) The difference between unemployment rates of Post-9/11
Veterans who are female compared to unemployment rates of
Post-9/11 Veterans who are male, including an analysis of
potential causes of such difference.
(b) Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after completing
the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to
the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the
Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of
Representatives a report on such study.
(2) Elements.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall
include the following:
(A) The analyses conducted under subsection (a)(3).
(B) A description of the methods used to conduct the study
under subsection (a).
(C) Such other matters relating to the unemployment rates
of Post-9/11 Veterans who are female as the Secretary
considers appropriate.
(c) Post-9/11 Veteran Defined.--In this section, the term
``Post-9/11 Veteran'' means a veteran who served on active
duty in the Armed Forces on or after September 11, 2001.

amendment no. 1881

(Purpose: To designate the week of September 20 through September 26,
2020, as ``Gold Star Families Remembrance Week'')

At the end of subtitle G of title X, add the following:

SEC. 1085. SENSE OF SENATE ON GOLD STAR FAMILIES REMEMBRANCE
WEEK.

(a) Findings.--The Senate makes the following findings:
(1) The last Sunday in September--
(A) is designated as ``Gold Star Mother's Day'' under
section 111 of title 36, United States Code; and
(B) was first designated as ``Gold Star Mother's Day''
under the Joint Resolution entitled ``Joint Resolution
designating the last Sunday in September as `Gold Star
Mother's Day', and for other purposes'', approved June 23,
1936 (49 Stat. 1895).
(2) There is no date dedicated to families affected by the
loss of a loved one who died in service to the United States.
(3) A gold star symbolizes a family member who died in the
line of duty while serving in the Armed Forces.
(4) The members and veterans of the Armed Forces, through
their service, bear the burden of protecting the freedom of
the people of the United States.
(5) The selfless example of the service of the members and
veterans of the Armed Forces, as well as the sacrifices made
by the families of those individuals, inspires all
individuals in the United States to sacrifice and work
diligently for the good of the United States.
(6) The sacrifices of the families of the fallen members of
the Armed Forces and the families of veterans of the Armed
Forces should never be forgotten.
(b) Sense of the Senate.--It is the sense of the Senate
that the Senate--
(1) designates the week of September 20 through September
26, 2020, as ``Gold Star Families Remembrance Week'';
(2) honors and recognizes the sacrifices made by--
(A) the families of members of the Armed Forces who made
the ultimate sacrifice in order to defend freedom and protect
the United States; and
(B) the families of veterans of the Armed Forces; and
(3) encourages the people of the United States to observe
Gold Star Families Remembrance Week by--
(A) performing acts of service and good will in their
communities; and
(B) celebrating families in which loved ones made the
ultimate sacrifice so that others could continue to enjoy
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

amendment no. 1883

(Purpose: To state the policy of the United States on cooperation in
the Indo-Pacific region)

At the end of subtitle E of title XII, add the following:

SEC. 1262. STATEMENT OF POLICY ON COOPERATION IN THE INDO-
PACIFIC REGION.

It is the policy of the United States--
(1) to strengthen alliances and partnerships in the Indo-
Pacific region and Europe and with like-minded countries
around the globe to effectively compete with the People's
Republic of China; and
(2) to work in collaboration with such allies and
partners--
(A) to address significant diplomatic, economic, and
military challenges posed by the People's Republic of China;
(B) to deter the People's Republic of China from pursuing
military aggression;
(C) to promote the peaceful resolution of territorial
disputes in accordance with international law;
(D) to promote private sector-led long-term economic
development while countering efforts by the Government of the
People's Republic of China to leverage predatory economic
practices as a means of political and economic coercion in
the Indo-Pacific region and beyond;
(E) to promote the values of democracy and human rights,
including through efforts to end the repression by the
Chinese Communist Party of political dissidents and Uyghurs
and other ethnic Muslim minorities, Tibetan Buddhists,
Christians, and other minorities;
(F) to respond to the crackdown by the Chinese Communist
Party, in contravention of the commitments made under the
Sino-British Joint Declaration of 1984 and the Basic Law of
Hong Kong, on the legitimate aspirations of the people of
Hong Kong; and
(G) to counter the Chinese Communist Party's efforts to
spread disinformation in the People's Republic of China and
beyond with respect to the response of the Chinese Communist
Party to COVID-19.

AMENDMENT NO. 1753

(Purpose: To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a
report to Congress on the screening practices for Great Lakes and
inland waterways seaports)

At the appropriate place in subtitle F of title X, insert
the following:

SEC. 10__. REPORT ON GREAT LAKES AND INLAND WATERWAYS
SEAPORTS.

(a) Report Required.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security
shall submit a report to the Committee on Homeland Security
and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on
Homeland Security of the House of Representatives containing
the results of the review and an explanation of the
methodology used for the review conducted pursuant to
subsection (b) regarding the screening practices for foreign
cargo arriving at seaports on the Great Lakes and inland
waterways.
(2) Form.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall be
submitted in unclassified form, to the maximum extent
possible, but may include a classified annex, if necessary.
(b) Scope of Review.--
(1) Seaport selection.--In selecting seaports on inland
waterways to include in the review under this subsection, the
Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that the inland
waterways seaports are--
(A) equal in number to the Great Lakes seaports included in
the review;
(B) comparable to Great Lakes seaports included in the
review, as measured by number of imported shipments arriving
at the seaport each year; and
(C) covered by at least the same number of Field Operations
offices as the Great Lakes seaports included in the review,
but are not covered by the same Field Operations offices as
such Great Lakes seaports.
(2) Elements.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall
conduct a review of all Great Lakes and selected inland
waterways seaports that receive international cargo--
(A) to determine, for each such seaport--
(i) the current screening capability, including the types
and numbers of screening equipment and whether such equipment
is physically located at a seaport or assigned and available
in the area and made available to use;
(ii) the number of U.S. Customs and Border Protection
personnel assigned from a Field Operations office, broken out
by role;
(iii) the expenditures for procurement and overtime
incurred by U.S. Customs and Border Protection during the
most recent fiscal year;
(iv) the types of cargo received, such as containerized,
break-bulk, and bulk;
(v) the legal entity that owns the seaport;
(vi) a description of U.S. Customs and Border Protection's
use of space at the seaport, including--

(I) whether U.S. Customs and Border Protection or the
General Services Administration owns or leases any
facilities; and
(II) if U.S. Customs and Border Protection is provided
space at the seaport, a description of such space, including
the number of workstations; and

(vii) the current cost-sharing arrangement for screening
technology or reimbursable services;
(B) to identify, for each Field Operations office--
(i) any ports of entry that are staffed remotely from
service ports;
(ii) the distance of each such service port from the
corresponding ports of entry; and
(iii) the number of officers and the types of equipment
U.S. Customs and Border Protection utilizes to screen cargo
entering or exiting through such ports; and

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(C) that includes a threat assessment of incoming
containerized and noncontainerized cargo at Great Lakes
seaports and selected inland waterways seaports.

AMENDMENT NO. 1803

(Purpose: To improve efficient use of sensitive compartmented
information facilities)

At the appropriate place in title X, insert the following:

SEC. ___. EFFICIENT USE OF SENSITIVE COMPARTMENTED
INFORMATION FACILITIES.

Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of
this Act, the Director of National Intelligence, in
consultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall issue
revised guidance authorizing and directing Government
agencies and their appropriately cleared contractors to
process, store, use, and discuss sensitive compartmented
information (SCI) at facilities previously approved to handle
such information, without need for further approval by agency
or by site. Such guidance shall apply to controlled access
programs of the intelligence community and to special access
programs of the Department of Defense.

Amendment No. 1808

(Purpose: To provide for Federal coordination of activities supporting
sustainable chemistry, and for other purposes)

(The amendment is printed in today's Record under ``Text of
Amendments.'')

AMENDMENT NO. 1891

(Purpose: To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to publish an
annual report on the use of deepfake technology, and for other
purposes)

At the appropriate place, insert the following:

SEC. __. DEEPFAKE REPORT.

(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Digital content forgery.--The term ``digital content
forgery'' means the use of emerging technologies, including
artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques, to
fabricate or manipulate audio, visual, or text content with
the intent to mislead.
(2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary
of Homeland Security.
(b) Reports on Digital Content Forgery Technology.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for 5 years,
the Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary for Science
and Technology, shall produce a report on the state of
digital content forgery technology.
(2) Contents.--Each report produced under paragraph (1)
shall include--
(A) an assessment of the underlying technologies used to
create or propagate digital content forgeries, including the
evolution of such technologies;
(B) a description of the types of digital content
forgeries, including those used to commit fraud, cause harm,
or violate civil rights recognized under Federal law;
(C) an assessment of how foreign governments, and the
proxies and networks thereof, use, or could use, digital
content forgeries to harm national security;
(D) an assessment of how non-governmental entities in the
United States use, or could use, digital content forgeries;
(E) an assessment of the uses, applications, dangers, and
benefits of deep learning technologies used to generate high
fidelity artificial content of events that did not occur,
including the impact on individuals;
(F) an analysis of the methods used to determine whether
content is genuinely created by a human or through digital
content forgery technology and an assessment of any effective
heuristics used to make such a determination, as well as
recommendations on how to identify and address suspect
content and elements to provide warnings to users of the
content;
(G) a description of the technological counter-measures
that are, or could be, used to address concerns with digital
content forgery technology; and
(H) any additional information the Secretary determines
appropriate.
(3) Consultation and public hearings.--In producing each
report required under paragraph (1), the Secretary may--
(A) consult with any other agency of the Federal Government
that the Secretary considers necessary; and
(B) conduct public hearings to gather, or otherwise allow
interested parties an opportunity to present, information and
advice relevant to the production of the report.
(4) Form of report.--Each report required under paragraph
(1) shall be produced in unclassified form, but may contain a
classified annex.
(5) Applicability of foia.--Nothing in this section, or in
a report produced under this section, shall be construed to
allow the disclosure of information or a record that is
exempt from public disclosure under section 552 of title 5,
United States Code (commonly known as the ``Freedom of
Information Act'').
(6) Applicability of the paperwork reduction act.--
Subchapter I of chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code
(commonly known as the ``Paperwork Reduction Act''), shall
not apply to this section.

AMENDMENT NO. 1987

(Purpose: To require the Secretary of the Treasury to provide States
with information regarding unredeemed matured savings bonds)

At the appropriate place, insert the following:

SEC. ___. PROVIDING INFORMATION TO STATES REGARDING
UNDELIVERED SAVINGS BONDS.

Section 3105 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by
adding at the end the following:
``(f)(1) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the
Secretary shall provide each State, as digital or other
electronically searchable forms become available (including
digital images), with sufficient information to identify the
registered owner of any applicable savings bond with a
registration address that is within such State, including the
serial number of the bond, the name and registered address of
such owner, and any registered beneficiaries.
``(2) The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations or
other guidance as may be necessary to carry out the purposes
of this subsection, including rules to--
``(A) protect the privacy of the owners of applicable
savings bonds;
``(B) ensure that any information provided to a State under
this subsection shall be used solely to locate such owners
and assist them in redeeming such bonds with the United
States Treasury; and
``(C) ensure that owners of applicable savings bonds
seeking to redeem such bonds with the United States Treasury
are able to do so in an expeditious manner.
``(3) Not later than 12 months after the date of enactment
of this subsection, and annually thereafter, the Secretary
shall submit to the Committee on Appropriations and the
Committee on Finance of the Senate a report assessing all
efforts to satisfy the requirement under paragraph (1).
``(4) For purposes of this subsection, the term `applicable
savings bond' means a matured and unredeemed savings bond.''.

amendment no. 1907

(Purpose: To require a report by the Comptroller General of the United
States on diversity and inclusion within the civilian workforce of the
Department of Defense.)

At the end of subtitle A of title XI, add the following:

SEC. __. REPORT BY COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES
ON DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION WITHIN THE CIVILIAN
WORKFORCE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

=========================== NOTE ===========================

On page S4186, July 2, 2020, third column, the following
appears: ``(4) For purposes of this subsection, the term
`applicable savings bond' means a matured and unredeemed savings
bond.''. AMENDMENT NO. 1907 At the end of subtitle A of title XI,
add the following: SEC. ll. REPORT BY COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF THE
UNITED STATES ON DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION WITHIN THE CIVILIAN
WORKFORCE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

The online Record has been corrected to read: ``(4) For purposes
of this subsection, the term `applicable savings bond' means a
matured and unredeemed savings bond.''. AMENDMENT NO. 1907
(Purpose: To require a report by the Comptroller General of the
United States on diversity and inclusion within the civilian
workforce of the Department of Defense.) At the end of subtitle A
of title XI, add the following: SEC. ll. REPORT BY COMPTROLLER
GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES ON DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION WITHIN THE
CIVILIAN WORKFORCE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

========================= END NOTE =========================

(a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after enactment of
this act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall
submit to Congress a report on issues related to diversity
and inclusion within the civilian workforce of the Department
of Defense.
(b) Elements.--The report required by subsection (a) shall
include the following:
(1) A description of the demographic composition of the
civilian workforce of the Department.
(2) An assessment of any differences in promotion outcomes
among demographic groups of the civilian workforce of the
Department.
(3) An assessment of the extent to which the Department has
identified barriers to diversity in its civilian workforce.

AMENDMENT NO. 2018

(Purpose: To require a report on the Chemical and Biological Defense
Program of the Department of Defense)

At the end of subtitle F of title X, add the following:

SEC. 1064. REPORT ON THE CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE
PROGRAM OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

(a) Report Required.--Not later than 60 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report on
the Chemical and Biological Defense Program of the Department
of Defense.
(b) Elements.--The report required by subsection (a) shall
include the following:
(1) An assessment of the significance of the Chemical and
Biological Defense Program within the 2018 National Defense
Strategy.
(2) A description and assessment of the threats the
Chemical and Biological Defense Program is designed to
address.
(3) An assessment of the capacity of current Chemical and
Biological Defense Program facilities to complete their
missions if funding levels for the Program are reduced.
(4) An estimate of the length of time required to return
the Chemical and Biological Defense Program to its current
capacity if funding levels reduced for the Program as
described in paragraph (3) are restored.
(5) An assessment of the threat posed to members of the
Armed Forces as a result of a reduction in testing of gear
for field readiness by the Chemical and Biological Defense
Program by reason of reduced funding levels for the Program.
(6) A description and assessment of the necessity of Non
Traditional Agent Defense Testing under the Chemical and
Biological Defense Program for Individual Protection Systems,
Collective Protection Systems, field decontamination systems,
and chemical agent detectors.
(c) Form.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be
submitted in classified form, available for review by any
Member of Congress, but shall include an unclassified
summary.

AMENDMENT NO. 2391

(Purpose: To require reports on diversity and inclusion in the Armed
Forces)

At the end of subtitle C of title V, insert the following:

SEC. 520. REPORTS ON DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN THE ARMED
FORCES.

(a) Report on Findings of Defense Board on Diversity and
Inclusion in the Military.--

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(1) In general.--Upon the completion by the Defense Board
on Diversity and Inclusion in the Military of its report on
actionable recommendations to increase racial diversity and
ensure equal opportunity across all grades of the Armed
Forces, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a report on the report of the Defense Board,
including the findings and recommendations of the Defense
Board.
(2) Elements.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall
include the following:
(A) A comprehensive description of the findings and
recommendations of the Defense Board in its report referred
to in paragraph (1).
(B) A comprehensive description of any actionable
recommendations of the Defense Board in its report.
(C) A description of the actions proposed to be undertaken
by the Secretary in connection with such recommendations, and
a timeline for implementation of such actions.
(D) A description of the resources used by the Defense
Board for its report, and a description and assessment of any
shortfalls in such resources for purposes of the Defense
Board.
(b) Report on Defense Advisory Committee on Diversity and
Inclusion in the Armed Forces.--
(1) In general.--At the same time the Secretary of Defense
submits the report required by subsection (a), the Secretary
shall also submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the
Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the
Defense Advisory Committee on Diversity and Inclusion in the
Armed Forces.
(2) Elements.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall
include the following:
(A) The mission statement or purpose of the Advisory
Committee, and any proposed objectives and goals of the
Advisory Committee
(B) A description of current members of the Advisory
Committee and the criteria used for selecting members.
(C) A description of the duties and scope of activities of
the Advisory Committee.
(D) The reporting structure of the Advisory Committee.
(E) An estimate of the annual operating costs and staff
years of the Advisory Committee.
(F) An estimate of the number and frequency of meetings of
the Advisory Committee.
(G) Any subcommittees, established or proposed, that would
support the Advisory Committee.
(H) Such recommendations for legislative or administrative
action as the Secretary considers appropriate to extend the
term of the Advisory Committee beyond the proposed
termination date of the Advisory Committee.
(c) Report on Current Diversity and Inclusion in the Armed
Forces.--
(1) In general.--At the same time the Secretary of Defense
submits the reports required by subsections (a) and (b), the
Secretary shall also submit to the Committee on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a
report on current diversity and inclusion in the Armed
Forces.
(2) Elements.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall
include the following:
(A) An identification of the current racial, ethnic, and
sex composition of each Armed Force generally.
(B) An identification of the current racial, ethnic, and
sex composition of each Armed Force by grade.
(C) A comparison of the participation rates of minority
populations in officer grades, warrant officer grades, and
enlisted member grades in each Armed Force with the
percentage of such populations among the general population.
(D) A comparison of the participation rates of minority
populations in each career field in each Armed Force with the
percentage of such populations among the general population.
(E) A comparison among the Armed Forces of the percentage
of minority populations in each officer grade above grade O-
4.
(F) A comparison among the Armed Forces of the percentage
of minority populations in each enlisted grade above grade E-
6.
(G) A description and assessment of barriers to minority
participation in the Armed Forces in connection with
accession, assessment, and training.
(d) Sense of Senate on Defense Advisory Committee on
Diversity and Inclusion in the Armed Forces.--It is the sense
of the Senate that the Defense Advisory Committee on
Diversity and Inclusion in the Armed Forces--
(1) should consist of diverse group of individuals,
including--
(A) a general or flag officer from each regular component
of the Armed Forces;
(B) a retired general or flag officer from not fewer than
two of the Armed Forces;
(C) a regular officer of the Armed Forces in a grade O-5 or
lower;
(D) a regular enlisted member of the Armed Forces in a
grade E-7 or higher;
(E) a regular enlisted member of the Armed Forces in a
grade E-6 or lower;
(F) a member of a reserve component of the Armed Forces in
any grade;
(G) a member of the Department of Defense civilian
workforce;
(H) an member of the academic community with expertise in
diversity studies; and
(I) an individual with appropriate expertise in diversity
and inclusion;
(2) should include individuals from a variety of military
career paths, including--
(A) aviation;
(B) special operations;
(C) intelligence;
(D) cyber;
(E) space; and
(F) surface warfare;
(3) should have a membership such that not fewer than 20
percent of members possess--
(A) a firm understanding of the role of mentorship and best
practices in finding and utilizing mentors;
(B) experience and expertise in change of culture of large
organizations; or
(C) experience and expertise in implementation science; and
(4) should focus on objectives that address--
(A) barriers to promotion within the Armed Forces,
including development of recommendations on mechanisms to
enhance and increase racial diversity and ensure equal
opportunity across all grades in the Armed Forces;
(B) participation of minority officers and senior
noncommissioned officers in the Armed Forces, including
development of recommendations on mechanisms to enhance and
increase such participation;
(C) recruitment of minority candidates for innovative pre-
service programs in the Junior Reserve Officers' Training
Corps (JROTC), Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps
(SROTC), and military service academies, including programs
in connection with flight instruction, special operations,
and national security, including development of
recommendations on mechanisms to enhance and increase such
recruitment;
(D) retention of minority individuals in senior leadership
and mentorship positions in the Armed Forces, including
development of recommendations on mechanisms to enhance and
increase such retention; and
(E) achievement of cultural and ethnic diversity in
recruitment for the Armed Forces, including development of
recommendations on mechanisms to enhance and increase such
diversity in recruitment.

Amendment No. 1968

(Purpose: To expand eligibility for mental health services from the
Department of Veterans Affairs to include members of the reserve
components of the Armed Forces)

(The amendment is printed in today's Record under ``Text of
Amendments.'')

AMENDMENT NO. 1977

(Purpose: To require a briefing on the assignment of members of the
Armed Forces on active duty to the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center
of the Department of Defense)

At the end of subtitle D of title IX, add the following:

SEC. ___. BRIEFING ON ASSIGNMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED
FORCES ON ACTIVE DUTY TO THE JOINT ARTIFICIAL
INTELLIGENCE CENTER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
DEFENSE.

Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of
this Act, the Secretary of Defense, with appropriate
representatives of the Armed Forces, shall brief the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives on the feasibility and the current status of
assigning members of the Armed Forces on active duty to the
Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC) of the Department
of Defense. The briefing shall include an assessment of such
assignment on each of the following:
(1) The strengthening of ties between the Joint Artificial
Intelligence Center and operational forces for purposes of--
(A) identifying tactical and operational use cases for
artificial intelligence (AI);
(B) improving data collection; and
(C) establishing effective liaison between the Center and
operational forces for identification and clarification of
concerns in the widespread adoption and dissemination of
artificial intelligence.
(2) The creation of opportunities for additional non-
traditional broadening assignments for members on active
duty.
(3) The career trajectory of active duty members so
assigned, including potential negative effects on career
trajectory.
(4) The improvement and enhancement of the capacity of the
Center to influence Department-wide policies that affect the
adoption of artificial intelligence.

Amendment No. 2077

(Purpose: To strengthen Federal antidiscrimination laws enforced by the
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and expand accountability
within the Federal Government)

(The amendment is printed in today's Record under ``Text of
Amendments.'')

amendment no. 2058

(Purpose: To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to
conduct a study and issue a report on the affordability of insulin)

At the appropriate place, insert the following:

SEC. ___. STUDY AND REPORT ON THE AFFORDABILITY OF INSULIN.

The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through
the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, shall--
(1) conduct a study that examines, for each type or
classification of diabetes (including type 1 diabetes, type 2
diabetes, gestational diabetes, and other conditions causing
reliance on insulin), the effect of the affordability of
insulin on--

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(A) adherence to insulin prescriptions;
(B) rates of diabetic ketoacidosis;
(C) downstream impacts of insulin adherence, including
rates of dialysis treatment and end-stage renal disease;
(D) spending by Federal health programs on acute episodes
that could have been averted by adhering to an insulin
prescription; and
(E) other factors, as appropriate, to understand the
impacts of insulin affordability on health outcomes, Federal
Government spending (including under the Medicare program
under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395
et seq.) and the Medicaid program under title XIX of the
Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.)), and insured
and uninsured individuals with diabetes; and
(2) not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of
this Act, submit to Congress a report on the study conducted
under paragraph (1).

Amendment No. 2178

(Purpose: To improve the cyber workforce and establish cyber
challenges)

(The amendment is printed in today's Record under ``Text of
Amendments.'')

amendment no. 2186

(Purpose: To require the Comptroller General of the United States to
submit to Congress a report assessing the billing practices of the
Department of Defense for care received under the TRICARE program and
at military medical treatment facilities)

At the end of subtitle C of title VII, add the following:

SEC. __. REPORT ON BILLING PRACTICES FOR HEALTH CARE FROM
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

(a) Findings.--Congress finds the following:
(1) Through the TRICARE program, the Department of Defense
provides health care benefits and services to approximately
9,500,000 beneficiaries.
(2) The Department of Defense is not structured as a
typical health care provider, which can lead to complicated
billing practices and strict deadlines for members of the
Armed Forces, former members of the Armed Forces, and their
dependents, as well as for providers.
(3) Numerous findings issued by the Inspector General of
the Department of Defense between 2014 and 2019 describe the
third-party collection program of the Department as
inadequately managed, resulting in substantial uncollected
funds that could be used to improve the quality of health
care at military medical treatment facilities.
(4) Numerous press reports have found that the Federal
Government aggressively collects unpaid debts from uninsured
or low-income civilian patients who happen to receive
treatment at a military medical treatment facility, even
though providing that treatment often benefits military
readiness by providing experience to military medical
professionals.
(b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that it
is in the national interest of the United States to ensure
members of the Armed Forces, former members of the Armed
Forces, and their dependents receive high-quality health
care, and that Federal agencies prioritize fairness and
accessibility when administering health care.
(c) Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the
United States shall submit to Congress a report assessing the
billing practices of the Department of Defense for care
received under the TRICARE program or at military medical
treatment facilities.
(2) Elements.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall
include the following:
(A) A description of the extent to which data is being
collected and maintained on whether beneficiaries under the
TRICARE program have other forms of health insurance.
(B) A description of the extent to which the Secretary of
Defense has implemented the recommendations of the Inspector
General of the Department of Defense to improve collections
of third-party payments for care at military medical
treatment facilities and a description of the impact such
implementation has had on such beneficiaries.
(C) A description of the extent to which the process used
by managed care support contractors under the TRICARE program
to adjudicate third-party liability claims is efficient and
effective, including with respect to communication with such
beneficiaries.
(d) TRICARE Program Defined.--In this section, the term
``TRICARE program'' has the meaning given that term in
section 1072 of title 10, United States Code.

amendment no. 2215

(Purpose: To strengthen the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security
Agency)

At the appropriate place, insert the following:

SEC. ___. CISA DIRECTOR.

Subchapter II of chapter 53 of title 5, United States Code,
is amended--
(1) in section 5313, by inserting after the item relating
to ``Administrator of the Transportation Security
Administration'' the following:
``Director, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security
Agency.''; and
(2) in section 5314, by striking the item relating to
``Director, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security
Agency.''.

SEC. __. AGENCY REVIEW.

(a) Requirement of Comprehensive Review.--In order to
strengthen the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security
Agency, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall conduct a
comprehensive review of the ability of the Cybersecurity and
Infrastructure Security Agency to fulfill--
(1) the missions of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure
Security Agency; and
(2) the recommendations detailed in the report issued by
the Cyberspace Solarium Commission under section 1652(k) of
the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232).
(b) Elements of Review.--The review conducted under
subsection (a) shall include the following elements:
(1) An assessment of how additional budget resources could
be used by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security
Agency for projects and programs that--
(A) support the national risk management mission;
(B) support public and private-sector cybersecurity;
(C) promote public-private integration; and
(D) provide situational awareness of cybersecurity threats.
(2) A comprehensive force structure assessment of the
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency including--
(A) a determination of the appropriate size and composition
of personnel to accomplish the mission of the Cybersecurity
and Infrastructure Security Agency, as well as the
recommendations detailed in the report issued by the
Cyberspace Solarium Commission under section 1652(k) of the
John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232);
(B) an assessment of whether existing personnel are
appropriately matched to the prioritization of threats in the
cyber domain and risks in critical infrastructure;
(C) an assessment of whether the Cybersecurity and
Infrastructure Security Agency has the appropriate personnel
and resources to--
(i) perform risk assessments, threat hunting, incident
response to support both private and public cybersecurity;
(ii) carry out the responsibilities of the Cybersecurity
and Infrastructure Security Agency related to the security of
Federal information and Federal information systems; and
(iii) carry out the critical infrastructure
responsibilities of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure
Security Agency, including national risk management; and
(D) an assessment of whether current structure, personnel,
and resources of regional field offices are sufficient in
fulfilling agency responsibilities and mission requirements.
(c) Submission of Review.--Not later than 1 year after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland
Security shall submit a report to Congress detailing the
results of the assessments required under subsection (b),
including recommendations to address any identified gaps.

SEC. __. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION REVIEW.

(a) Review.--The Administrator of the General Services
Administration shall--
(1) conduct a review of current Cybersecurity and
Infrastructure Security Agency facilities and assess the
suitability of such facilities to fully support current and
projected mission requirements nationally and regionally; and
(2) make recommendations regarding resources needed to
procure or build a new facility or augment existing
facilities to ensure sufficient size and accommodations to
fully support current and projected mission requirements,
including the integration of personnel from the private
sector and other departments and agencies.
(b) Submission of Review.--Not later than 1 year after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the
General Services Administration shall submit the review
required under subsection (a) to--
(1) the President;
(2) the Secretary of Homeland Security; and
(3) to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Homeland Security
of the House of Representatives.

amendment no. 2251

(Purpose: To extend the prohibition on commercial export of certain
munitions to the Hong Kong Police Force)

At the end of subtitle E of title XII, add the following:

SEC. 1262. EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON COMMERCIAL EXPORT OF
CERTAIN MUNITIONS TO THE HONG KONG POLICE
FORCE.

Section 3 of the Act entitled ``An Act to prohibit the
commercial export of covered munitions items to the Hong Kong
Police Force'', approved November 27, 2019 (Public Law 116-
77; 133 Stat. 1174), is amended by striking ``one year after
the date of the enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``on
November 27, 2021''.

Amendment No. 2231

(Purpose: To ensure appropriate prioritization, spectrum planning, and
interagency coordination to support the Internet of Things)

(The amendment is printed in today's Record under ``Text of
Amendments.'')

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AMENDMENT NO. 2255

(Purpose: To extend real-time sound monitoring at Navy installations
where tactical fighter aircraft operate)

At the end of subtitle B of title III, add the following:

SEC. 320. EXTENSION OF REAL-TIME SOUND MONITORING AT NAVY
INSTALLATIONS WHERE TACTICAL FIGHTER AIRCRAFT
OPERATE.

Section 325(a)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) is amended by
striking ``a 12-month period'' and inserting ``two 12-month
periods, including one such period that begins in fiscal year
2021''.

AMENDMENT NO. 2238

(Purpose: To improve coordination of United States sanctions policy)

At the end of subtitle G of title XII, add the following:

SEC. 1287. IMPROVED COORDINATION OF UNITED STATES SANCTIONS
POLICY.

(a) Office of Sanctions Coordination of the Department of
State.--
(1) In general.--Section 1 of the State Department Basic
Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a) is amended--
(A) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (h); and
(B) by inserting after subsection (f) the following:
``(g) Office of Sanctions Coordination.--
``(1) In general.--There is established, within the
Department of State, an Office of Sanctions Coordination (in
this subsection referred to as the `Office').
``(2) Head.--The head of the Office shall--
``(A) have the rank and status of ambassador;
``(B) be appointed by the President, by and with the advice
and consent of the Senate; and
``(C) report directly to the Secretary.
``(3) Duties.--The head of the Office shall--
``(A) exercise sanctions authorities delegated to the
Secretary;
``(B) serve as the principal advisor to the senior
management of the Department and the Secretary regarding the
development and implementation of sanctions policy;
``(C) serve as the lead representative of the United States
in diplomatic engagement on sanctions matters;
``(D) consult and closely coordinate with allies and
partners of the United States, including the United Kingdom,
the European Union and member countries of the European
Union, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and South
Korea, to ensure the maximum effectiveness of sanctions
imposed by the United States and such allies and partners;
``(E) serve as the coordinator for the development and
implementation of sanctions policy with respect to all
activities, policies, and programs of all bureaus and offices
of the Department relating to the development and
implementation of sanctions policy; and
``(F) serve as the lead representative of the Department in
interagency discussions with respect to the development and
implementation of sanctions policy.
``(4) Direct hire authority.--The head of the Office may
appoint, without regard to the provisions of sections 3309
through 3318 of title 5, United States Code, candidates
directly to positions in the competitive service, as defined
in section 2102 of that title, in the Office.''.
(2) Briefing required.--Not later than 60 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, and every 90 days
thereafter until the date that is 2 years after such date of
enactment, the Secretary of State shall brief the appropriate
congressional committees on the efforts of the Department of
State to establish the Office of Sanctions Coordination
pursuant to section 1(g) of the State Department Basic
Authorities Act of 1956, as amended by paragraph (1),
including a description of--
(A) measures taken to implement the requirements of that
section and to establish the Office;
(B) actions taken by the Office to carry out the duties
listed in paragraph (3) of that section;
(C) the resources devoted to the Office, including the
number of employees working in the Office; and
(D) plans for the use of the direct hire authority provided
under paragraph (4) of that section.
(b) Coordination With Allies and Partners of the United
States.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of State shall develop and
implement mechanisms and programs, as appropriate, through
the head of the Office of Sanctions Coordination established
pursuant to section 1(g) of the State Department Basic
Authorities Act of 1956, as amended by subsection (a)(1), to
coordinate the development and implementation of United
States sanctions policies with allies and partners of the
United States, including the United Kingdom, the European
Union and member countries of the European Union, Canada,
Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and South Korea.
(2) Information sharing.--The Secretary should pursue the
development and implementation of mechanisms and programs
under paragraph (1), as appropriate, that involve the sharing
of information with respect to policy development and
sanctions implementation.
(3) Capacity building.--The Secretary should pursue
efforts, in coordination with the Secretary of the Treasury
and the head of any other agency the Secretary considers
appropriate, to assist allies and partners of the United
States, including the countries specified in paragraph (1),
as appropriate, in the development of their legal and
technical capacities to develop and implement sanctions
authorities.
(4) Exchange programs.--In furtherance of the efforts
described in paragraph (3), the Secretary, in coordination
with the Secretary of the Treasury and the head of any other
agency the Secretary considers appropriate, may enter into
agreements with counterpart agencies in foreign governments
establishing exchange programs for the temporary detail of
government employees to share information and expertise with
respect to the development and implementation of sanctions
authorities.
(5) Briefing required.--Not later than 90 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, and every 180 days
thereafter until the date that is 5 years after such date of
enactment, the Secretary of State shall brief the appropriate
congressional committees on the efforts of the Department of
State to implement this section, including a description of--
(A) measures taken to implement paragraph (1);
(B) actions taken pursuant to paragraphs (2) through (4);
(C) the extent of coordination between the United States
and allies and partners of the United States, including the
countries specified in paragraph (1), with respect to the
development and implementation of sanctions policy; and
(D) obstacles preventing closer coordination between the
United States and such allies and partners with respect to
the development and implementation of sanctions policy.
(c) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of the Congress
that the President should appoint a coordinator for sanctions
and national economic security issues within the framework of
the National Security Council.
(d) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this
section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees''
means--
(1) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, and the Committee on
Finance of the Senate; and
(2) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on
Financial Services, and the Committee on Way and Means of the
House of Representatives.

amendment no. 2256

(Purpose: To require an analysis of sourcing and industrial capacity
issues related to aluminum)

At the end of section 806(c), add the following:
(12) Aluminum.

amendment no. 2241

(Purpose: To express the sense of Congress on the implementation of the
Asia Reassurance Initiative Act of 2018 with respect to Taiwan arms
sales)

At the end of subtitle E of title XII, add the following:

SEC. 1262. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ASIA REASSURANCE INITIATIVE
ACT WITH REGARD TO TAIWAN ARMS SALES.

(a) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings:
(1) The Department of Defense Indo-Pacific Strategy Report,
released on June 1, 2019, states: ``[T]he Asia Reassurance
Initiative Act, a major bipartisan legislation, was signed
into law by President Trump on December 31, 2018. This
legislation enshrines a generational whole-of-government
policy framework that demonstrates U.S. commitment to a free
and open Indo-Pacific region and includes initiatives that
promote sovereignty, rule of law, democracy, economic
engagement, and regional security.''.
(2) The Indo-Pacific Strategy Report further states: ``The
United States has a vital interest in upholding the rules-
based international order, which includes a strong,
prosperous, and democratic Taiwan. . .The Department [of
Defense] is committed to providing Taiwan with defense
articles and services in such quantity as may be necessary to
enable Taiwan to maintain a sufficient self-defense
capability.''.
(3) Section 209(b) of the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act
of 2018 (22 U.S.C. 3301 note), signed into law on December
31, 2018--
(A) builds on longstanding commitments enshrined in the
Taiwan Relations Act (22 U.S.C. 3301 et seq.) to provide
Taiwan with defense articles; and
(B) states: ``The President should conduct regular
transfers of defense articles to Taiwan that are tailored to
meet the existing and likely future threats from the People's
Republic of China, including supporting the efforts of Taiwan
to develop and integrate asymmetric capabilities, as
appropriate, including mobile, survivable, and cost-effective
capabilities, into its military forces.''.
(b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
(1) the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act of 2018 (Public Law
115-409; 132 Stat. 5387) has recommitted the United States to
support the close, economic, political, and security
relationship between the United States and Taiwan; and
(2) the United States should fully implement the provisions
of that Act with regard to regular defensive arms sales to
Taiwan.
(c) Briefing.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the

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Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense, or their
designees, shall brief the Committee on Foreign Relations of
the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House
of Representatives on the efforts to implement section 209(b)
of the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act of 2018 (22 U.S.C.
3301 note).

amendment no. 2269

(Purpose: To require a report on the impact of the children of certain
Filipino World War II veterans on the national security, foreign
policy, and economic and humanitarian interests of the United States)

At the appropriate place, insert the following:

SEC. ____. REPORT ON IMPACT OF CHILDREN OF CERTAIN FILIPINO
WORLD WAR II VETERANS ON NATIONAL SECURITY,
FOREIGN POLICY, AND ECONOMIC AND HUMANITARIAN
INTERESTS OF THE UNITED STATES.

(a) In General.--Not later than December 31, 2020, the
Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the
Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State, shall submit
to the congressional defense committees a report on the
impact of the children of certain Filipino World War II
veterans on the national security, foreign policy, and
economic and humanitarian interests of the United States.
(b) Elements.--The report required by subsection (a) shall
include the following:
(1) The number of Filipino World War II veterans who fought
under the United States flag during World War II to protect
and defend the United States in the Pacific theater.
(2) The number of Filipino World War II veterans who died
fighting under the United States flag during World War II to
protect and defend the United States in the Pacific theater.
(3) An assessment of the economic and tax contributions
that Filipino World War II veterans and their families have
made to the United States.
(4) An assessment of the impact on the United States of
exempting from the numerical limitations on immigrant visas
the children of the Filipino World War II veterans who were
naturalized under--
(A) section 405 of the Immigration Act of 1990 (Public Law
101-649; 8 U.S.C. 1440 note); or
(B) title III of the Nationality Act of 1940 (54 Stat.
1137; chapter 876), as added by section 1001 of the Second
War Powers Act, 1942 (56 Stat. 182; chapter 199).

AMENDMENT NO. 2243

(Purpose: To require an assessment of United States manufacturing surge
capacity)

In section 805(a)(3), insert ``, including manufacturing
surge capacity,'' after ``evaluation of the competitive
strengths and weaknesses of United States industry''.

Amendment No. 2270

(Purpose: To provide assistance for United States citizens and
nationals taken hostage or unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad,
and for other purposes)

(The amendment is printed in today's Record under ``Text of
Amendments.'')

AMENDMENT NO. 2248

(Purpose: Relating to the Space Force)

After section 931, insert the following:

SEC. 931A. OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF SPACE OPERATIONS.

(a) In General.--Chapter 908 of title 10, United States
Code, as amended by section 931(e) of this Act, is further
amended--
(1) by redesignating section 9083 as section 9085; and
(2) by inserting after section 9082 the following new
sections:

``Sec. 9083. Office of the Chief of Space Operations:
function; composition

``(a) Function.--There is in the executive part of the
Department of the Air Force an Office of the Chief of Space
Operations to assist the Secretary of the Air Force in
carrying out the responsibilities of the Secretary.
``(b) Composition.--The Office of the Chief of Space
Operations is composed of the following:
``(1) The Chief of Space Operations.
``(2) Such other offices and officials as may be
established by law or as the Secretary of the Air Force may
establish or designate.
``(3) Other members of the Space Force and Air Force
assigned or detailed to the Office of the Chief of Space
Operations.
``(4) Civilian employees in the Department of the Air Force
assigned or detailed to the Office of the Chief of Space
Operations.
``(c) Organization.--Except as otherwise specifically
prescribed by law, the Office of the Chief of Space
Operations shall be organized in such manner, and the members
of the Office of the Chief of Space Operations shall perform
such duties and have such titles, as the Secretary of the Air
Force may prescribe.

``Sec. 9084. Office of the Chief of Space Operations: general
duties

``(a) Professional Assistance.--The Office of the Chief of
Space Operations shall furnish professional assistance to the
Secretary of the Air Force, the Chief of Space Operations,
and other personnel of the Office of the Secretary of the Air
Force or the Office of the Chief of Space Operations.
``(b) Authorities.--Under the authority, direction, and
control of the Secretary of the Air Force, the Office of the
Chief of Space Operations shall--
``(1) subject to subsections (c) and (d) of section 9014 of
this title, prepare for such employment of the Space Force,
and for such recruiting, organizing, supplying, equipping
(including research and development), training, servicing,
mobilizing, demobilizing, administering, and maintaining of
the Space Force, as will assist in the execution of any
power, duty, or function of the Secretary of the Air Force or
the Chief of Space Operations;
``(2) investigate and report upon the efficiency of the
Space Force and its preparation to support military
operations by commanders of the combatant commands;
``(3) prepare detailed instructions for the execution of
approved plans and supervise the execution of those plans and
instructions;
``(4) as directed by the Secretary of the Air Force or the
Chief of Space Operations, coordinate the action of
organizations of the Space Force; and
``(5) perform such other duties, not otherwise assigned by
law, as may be prescribed by the Secretary of the Air
Force.''.
(b) Table of Sections.--The table of sections at the
beginning of chapter 908 of such title, as amended by section
931(f) of this Act, is further amended by striking the item
related to section 9083 and inserting the following the
following new items:

``9083. Office of the Chief of Space Operations: function; composition.
``9084. Office of the Chief of Space Operations: general duties.
``9085. Regular Space Force: composition.''.

At the end of part II of subtitle D of title IX, add the
following:

SEC. 944. CLARIFICATION OF PROCUREMENT OF COMMERCIAL
SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES.

(a) In General.--Chapter 963 of title 10, United States
Code, is amended by inserting before section 9532 the
following new section:

``Sec. 9531. Procurement of commercial satellite
communications services

``The Secretary of the Air Force shall be responsible for
the procurement of commercial satellite communications
services for the Department of Defense.''.
(b) Table of Sections.--The table of sections at the
beginning of chapter 963 of such title is amended by
inserting before the item relating to section 9532 the
following new item:

``9531. Procurement of commercial satellite communications services.''.

SEC. 945. TEMPORARY EXEMPTION FROM AUTHORIZED DAILY AVERAGE
OF MEMBERS IN PAY GRADES E-8 AND E-9.

Section 517 of title 10, United States Code, shall not
apply to the Space Force until October 1, 2023.

SEC. 946. APPLICATION OF ACQUISITION DEMONSTRATION PROJECT TO
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE EMPLOYEES ASSIGNED
TO ACQUISITION POSITIONS WITHIN THE SPACE
FORCE.

(a) In General.--Chapter 81 of title 10, United States
Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new
section:

``Sec. 1599i. Application of acquisition demonstration
project to Department of the Air Force employees assigned
to acquisition positions within the Space Force

``For purposes of the demonstration project authorized by
section 1762 of this title, the Secretary of Defense may
apply the provisions of such section, including any
regulations, procedures, waivers, or guidance implementing
such section, to employees of the Department of the Air Force
assigned to acquisition positions within the Space Force.''.
(b) Table of Sections.--The table of sections at the
beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the
following new item:

``1599i. Application of acquisition demonstration project to Department
of the Air Force employees assigned to acquisition
positions within the Space Force.''.

SEC. 947. AIR AND SPACE FORCE MEDAL.

(a) Supersedure of Airman's Medal With Air and Space Force
Medal.--
(1) In general.--Section 9280 of title 10, United States
Code, is amended--
(A) by striking ``Airman's Medal'' each place it appears
and inserting ``Air and Space Force Medal''; and
(B) in subsection (a)(1), by inserting ``or the Space
Force'' after ``the Air Force''.
(2) Section heading.--The heading of such section is
amended to read as follows:

``Sec. 9280. Air and Space Force Medal: award; limitations''.

(3) Table of sections.--The table of sections at the
beginning of chapter 937 of such title is amended by striking
the item relating to section 9280 and inserting the following
new item:

``9280. Air and Space Force Medal: award; limitations.''.
(b) Differentiation in Design.--The President shall ensure
that the design of the Air and Space Force Medal and
accompanying ribbon (and any related bar or device) awarded
under section 9280 of title 10, United States Code (as
amended by subsection (a)), differs in an appropriate manner
from the design of the Airman's Medal and accompanying
ribbon, bar, or device awarded under section 9280 of title
10, United States Code, as such section was in effect on the
date before the date of the enactment of this Act.

Amendment No. 2275

(Purpose: To require a plan for the continuity of the economy)

(The amendment is printed in today's Record under ``Text of
Amendments.'')

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Amendment No. 2277

(Purpose: To impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons involved
in the erosion of certain obligations of China with respect to Hong
Kong)

(The amendment is printed in today's Record under ``Text of
Amendments.'')

Amendment No. 2204

(Purpose: To amend the Oklahoma City National Memorial Act of 1997 to
authorize the transfer of funds for the endowment fund for the Oklahoma
City National Memorial, and for other purposes)

At the appropriate place, insert the following:

SEC. __. TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR OKLAHOMA CITY NATIONAL
MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT FUND.

Section 7(1) of the Oklahoma City National Memorial Act of
1997 (16 U.S.C. 450ss-5(1)) is amended by striking ``there is
hereby authorized'' and inserting ``the Secretary may
provide, from the National Park Service's national recreation
and preservation account, the remainder of''.

AMENDMENT NO. 2417

(Purpose: To modify the requirements for the Department of Energy
response to the review by the Nuclear Weapons Council of the budget of
the National Nuclear Security Administration)

Beginning on page 1028, strike line 7 and all that follows
through page 1029, line 8, and insert the following:
``(3) Department of energy response.--
``(A) In general.--If the Council submits to the Secretary
of Energy a written description under paragraph (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 the
description under paragraph (2)(B)(i); 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, United States
Code), a copy of the appendix described in subparagraph
(A).''.

AMENDMENT NO. 1797

(Purpose: To improve the authority for operations of unmanned aircraft
for educational purposes)

At the appropriate place, insert the following:

SEC. __. IMPROVING THE AUTHORITY FOR OPERATIONS OF UNMANNED
AIRCRAFT FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.

Section 350 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (Public
Law 115-254; 49 U.S.C 44809 note) is amended
(1) in the section heading, by striking ``at institutions
of higher education'' and inserting ``for educational
purposes''; and
(2) in subsection (a)--
(A) by striking ``aircraft system operated by'' and
inserting the following: ``aircraft system--
``(1) operated by'';
(B) in paragraph (1), as added by subparagraph (A), by
striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(2) flown as part of the established curriculum of an
elementary school or secondary school (as such terms are
defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary
Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801));
``(3) flown as part of an established Junior Reserve
Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) program; or
``(4) flown as part of an educational program that is
chartered by a recognized community-based organization (as
defined in subsection (h) of such section).''.

AMENDMENT NO. 1825

(Purpose: To require each agency, in providing notice of a rule making,
to include a link to a 100 word plain language summary of the proposed
rule)

At the appropriate place, insert the following:

SEC. __. REQUIREMENT TO POST A 100 WORD SUMMARY TO
REGULATIONS.GOV.

Section 553(b) of title 5, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and'' at the end;
(2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and
inserting ``; and''; and
(3) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following:
``(4) the Internet address of a summary of not more than
100 words in length of the proposed rule, in plain language,
that shall be posted on the Internet website under section
206(d) of the E-Government Act of 2002 (44 U.S.C. 3501 note)
(commonly known as regulations.gov).''.

AMENDMENT NO. 1878

(Purpose: To authorize certain postgraduate health care employees and
health professions trainees of the Department of Veterans Affairs to
provide treatment via telemedicine)

At the end of subtitle G of title X, add the following:

SEC. 1085. MODIFICATION OF LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR HEALTH
CARE PROFESSIONALS PROVIDING TREATMENT VIA
TELEMEDICINE.

Section 1730C(b) of title 38, United States Code, is
amended to read as follows:
``(b) Covered Health Care Professionals.--For purposes of
this section, a covered health care professional is any of
the following individuals:
``(1) A health care professional who--
``(A) is an employee of the Department appointed under
section 7306, 7401, 7405, 7406, or 7408 of this title or
title 5;
``(B) is authorized by the Secretary to provide health care
under this chapter;
``(C) is required to adhere to all standards for quality
relating to the provision of health care in accordance with
applicable policies of the Department; and
``(D)(i) has an active, current, full, and unrestricted
license, registration, or certification in a State to
practice the health care profession of the health care
professional; or
``(ii) with respect to a health care profession listed
under section 7402(b) of this title, has the qualifications
for such profession as set forth by the Secretary.
``(2) A postgraduate health care employee who--
``(A) is appointed under section 7401(1), 7401(3), or 7405
of this title or title 5 for any category of personnel
described in paragraph (1) or (3) of section 7401 of this
title;
``(B) must obtain an active, current, full, and
unrestricted license, registration, or certification or meet
qualification standards set forth by the Secretary within a
specified time frame; and
``(C) is under the clinical supervision of a health care
professional described in paragraph (1); or
``(3) A health professions trainee who--
``(A) is appointed under section 7405 or 7406 of this
title; and
``(B) is under the clinical supervision of a health care
professional described in paragraph (1).''.

AMENDMENT NO. 1966

(Purpose: To provide assistance to manage farmer and rancher stress and
for the mental health of individuals in rural areas)

At appropriate place in title X, insert the following:

SEC. 1___. ASSISTANCE FOR FARMER AND RANCHER STRESS AND
MENTAL HEALTH OF INDIVIDUALS IN RURAL AREAS.

(a) Definition of Secretary.--In this section, the term
``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Agriculture.
(b) Findings.--Congress finds that--
(1) according to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, the suicide rate is 45 percent greater in rural
areas of the United States than the suicide rate in urban
areas of the United States;
(2) farmers face social isolation, the potential for
financial losses, barriers to seeking mental health services,
and access to lethal means to commit suicide; and
(3) as commodity prices fall and farmers face uncertainty,
reports of farmer suicides are increasing.
(c) Public Service Announcement Campaign to Address Farm
and Ranch Mental Health.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with the
Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall carry out a
public service announcement campaign to address the mental
health of farmers and ranchers.
(2) Requirements.--The public service announcement campaign
under paragraph (1) shall include television, radio, print,
outdoor, and digital public service announcements.
(3) Contractor.--The Secretary may enter into a contract or
other agreement with a third party to carry out the public
service announcement campaign under paragraph (1).
(4) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized
to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this
subsection $3,000,000, to remain available until expended.
(d) Employee Training Program to Manage Farmer and Rancher
Stress.--
(1) In general.--Subtitle A of the Department of
Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 6912 et
seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

``SEC. 224B. EMPLOYEE TRAINING PROGRAM TO MANAGE FARMER AND
RANCHER STRESS.

``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall establish a
voluntary program to train employees of the Farm Service
Agency, the Risk Management Agency, and the Natural Resources
Conservation Service in the management of stress experienced
by farmers and ranchers, including the detection of stress
and suicide prevention.
``(b) Requirement.--Not later than 180 days after the date
on which the Secretary submits a report on the results of the
pilot program being carried out by the Secretary as of the
date of enactment of this section to train employees of the
Department in the management of stress experienced by farmers
and ranchers, and based on the recommendations contained in
that report, the Secretary shall develop a training program
to carry out subsection (a).
``(c) Report.--Not less frequently than once every 2 years,
the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of
the House of Representatives and the Committee on
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report
describing the implementation of this section.''.

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(2) Conforming amendments.--
(A) Subtitle A of the Department of Agriculture
Reorganization Act of 1994 is amended by redesignating
section 225 (7 U.S.C. 6925) as section 224A.
(B) Section 296(b) of the Department of Agriculture
Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 7014(b)) is amended by
adding at the end the following:
``(11) The authority of the Secretary to carry out section
224B.''.
(e) Task Force for Assessment of Causes of Mental Stress
and Best Practices for Response.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall convene a task force
of agricultural and rural stakeholders at the national,
State, and local levels--
(A) to assess the causes of mental stress in farmers and
ranchers; and
(B) to identify best practices for responding to that
mental stress.
(2) Submission of report.--Not later than 1 year after the
date of enactment of this Act, the task force convened under
paragraph (1) shall submit to the Secretary a report
containing the assessment and best practices under
subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively, of that paragraph.
(3) Collaboration.--In carrying out this subsection, the
task force convened under paragraph (1) shall collaborate
with nongovernmental organizations and State and local
agencies.

AMENDMENT NO. 1971

(Purpose: To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide
veterans read-only access to the documents of such veterans contained
in the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record)

At the end of subtitle C of title VII, add the following:

SEC. 752. ACCESS OF VETERANS TO INDIVIDUAL LONGITUDINAL
EXPOSURE RECORD.

The Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with the
Secretary of Defense, shall provide to a veteran read-only
access to the documents of the veteran contained in the
Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record in a printable format
through a portal accessible through a website of the
Department of Veterans Affairs and a website of the
Department of Defense.

AMENDMENT NO. 1991

(Purpose: To establish limitations regarding Confucius Institutes, and
for other purposes)

At the appropriate place, insert the following:

SEC. __. RESTRICTIONS ON CONFUCIUS INSTITUTES.

(a) Definition.--In this section, the term ``Confucius
Institute'' means a cultural institute directly or indirectly
funded by the Government of the People's Republic of China.
(b) Restrictions on Confucius Institutes.--An institution
of higher education or other postsecondary educational
institution (referred to in this section as an
``institution'') shall not be eligible to receive Federal
funds from the Department of Education (except funds under
title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070
et seq.) or other Department of Education funds that are
provided directly to students) unless the institution ensures
that any contract or agreement between the institution and a
Confucius Institute includes clear provisions that--
(1) protect academic freedom at the institution;
(2) prohibit the application of any foreign law on any
campus of the institution; and
(3) grant full managerial authority of the Confucius
Institute to the institution, including full control over
what is being taught, the activities carried out, the
research grants that are made, and who is employed at the
Confucius Institute.

AMENDMENT NO. 2053

(Purpose: To impose reporting requirements relating to the SBIR and
STTR programs of the Small Business Administration)

At the appropriate place, insert the following:

SEC. ___. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.

Section 9(b) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(b))
is amended--
(1) in paragraph (7)--
(A) in subparagraph (F), by striking ``and'' at the end;
(B) in subparagraph (G), by adding ``and'' at the end; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(H) with respect to a Federal agency to which subsection
(f)(1) or (n)(1) applies, whether the Federal agency has
satisfied the requirement under each applicable subsection
for the year covered by the report;'';
(2) in paragraph (9), by striking ``and'' at the end;
(3) in paragraph (10), by striking the period at the end
and inserting ``; and''; and
(4) by adding at the end the following:
``(11) with respect to a Federal agency to which subsection
(f)(1) or (n)(1) applies and that the Administration
determines has not satisfied the requirement under either
applicable subsection, require the head of that Federal
agency to submit to the Committee on Small Business and
Entrepreneurship of the Senate and the Committee on Small
Business of the House of Representatives a report regarding
why the Federal agency has not satisfied the requirement.''.

AMENDMENT NO. 2138

(Purpose: To leverage commercial satellite remote sensing)

At the appropriate place in title XVI, insert the
following:

SEC. ___. LEVERAGING COMMERCIAL SATELLITE REMOTE SENSING.

(a) In General.--In acquiring geospatial-intelligence, the
Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Director of
the National Reconnaissance Office and the Director of the
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, shall leverage, to
the maximum extent practicable, the capabilities of United
States industry, including through the use of commercial
geospatial-intelligence services and acquisition of
commercial satellite imagery.
(b) Obtaining Future Geospatial-intelligence Data.--The
Director of the National Reconnaissance Office, as part of an
analysis of alternatives for the future acquisition of space
systems for geospatial-intelligence, shall--
(1) consider whether there is a suitable, cost-effective,
commercial capability available that can meet any or all of
the geospatial-intelligence requirements of the Department
and the intelligence community;
(2) if a suitable, cost-effective, commercial capability is
available as described in paragraph (1), determine whether it
is in the national interest to develop a governmental space
system for geospatial intelligence; and
(3) include, as part of the established acquisition
reporting requirements to the appropriate committees of
Congress, any determination made under paragraphs (1) and
(2).
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means--
(A) the congressional defense committees;
(B) the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and
(C) the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the
House of Representatives.
(2) 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).

AMENDMENT NO. 2168

(Purpose: To express the Sense of Congress on support for coordinated
action to ensure the security of Baltic allies)

At the end of subtitle D of title XII, add the following:

SEC. 1242. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON SUPPORT FOR COORDINATED
ACTION TO ENSURE THE SECURITY OF BALTIC ALLIES.

It is the sense of Congress that--
(1) the continued security of the Baltic states of Estonia,
Latvia, and Lithuania is critical to achieving United States
national security interests and defense objectives against
the acute and formidable threat posed by Russia;
(2) the United States and the Baltic states are leaders in
the mission of defending independence and democracy from
aggression and in promoting stability and security within the
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), with non-NATO
partners, and with other international organizations such as
the European Union;
(3) the Baltic states are model NATO allies in terms of
burden sharing and capital investment in materiel critical to
United States and allied security, investment of over 2
percent of their gross domestic product on defense
expenditure, allocating over 20 percent of their defense
budgets on capital modernization, matching security
assistance from the United States, frequently deploying their
forces around the world in support of allied and United
States objectives, and sharing diplomatic, technical,
military, and analytical expertise on defense and security
matters;
(4) the United States should continue to strengthen
bilateral and multilateral defense by, with, and through
allied nations, particularly those that possess expertise and
dexterity but do not enjoy the benefits of national economies
of scale;
(5) the United States should pursue a dedicated initiative
focused on defense and security assistance, coordination, and
planning designed to ensure the continued security of the
Baltic states and on deterring current and future challenges
to the national sovereignty of United States allies and
partners in the Baltic region; and
(6) such an initiative should include an innovative and
comprehensive conflict deterrence strategy for the Baltic
region encompassing the unique geography of the Baltic
states, modern and diffuse threats to their land, sea, and
air spaces, and necessary improvements to their defense
posture, including command-and-control infrastructure,
intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities,
communications equipment and networks, and special forces.

AMENDMENT NO. 2217

(Purpose: To require the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on
military aviators and aviation support personnel to determine the
incidence of cancer diagnosis and mortality among such aviators and
personnel)

At the end of subtitle C of title VII, add the following:

SEC. 752. STUDY ON THE INCIDENCE OF CANCER DIAGNOSIS AND
MORTALITY AMONG MILITARY AVIATORS AND AVIATION
SUPPORT PERSONNEL.

(a) Study.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense, in conjunction
with the National Institutes of Health and the National
Cancer Institute, shall conduct a study on cancer among
covered individuals in two phases as provided in this
subsection.

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(2) Phase 1.--
(A) In general.--Under the initial phase of the study
conducted under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense shall
determine if there is a higher incidence of cancers occurring
for covered individuals as compared to similar age groups in
the general population through the use of the database of the
Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results program of the
National Cancer Institute.
(B) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the
appropriate committees of Congress a report on the findings
of the initial phase of the study under subparagraph (A).
(3) Phase 2.--
(A) In general.--If, pursuant to the initial phase of the
study under paragraph (2), the Secretary concludes that there
is an increased rate of cancers among covered individuals,
the Secretary shall conduct a second phase of the study under
which the Secretary shall do the following:
(i) Identify the carcinogenic toxins or hazardous materials
associated with military flight operations from shipboard or
land bases or facilities, such as fuels, fumes, and other
liquids.
(ii) Identify the operating environments, including
frequencies or electromagnetic fields, where exposure to
ionizing radiation (associated with high altitude flight) and
nonionizing radiation (associated with airborne, ground, and
shipboard radars) occurred in which covered individuals could
have received increased radiation amounts.
(iii) Identify, for each covered individual, duty stations,
dates of service, aircraft flown, and additional duties
(including Landing Safety Officer, Catapult and Arresting
Gear Officer, Air Liaison Officer, Tactical Air Control
Party, or personnel associated with aircraft maintenance,
supply, logistics, fuels, or transportation) that could have
increased the risk of cancer for such covered individual.
(iv) Determine locations where a covered individual served
or additional duties of a covered individual that are
associated with higher incidences of cancers.
(v) Identify potential exposures due to service in the
Armed Forces that are not related to aviation, such as
exposure to burn pits or toxins in contaminated water,
embedded in the soil, or inside bases or housing.
(vi) Determine the appropriate age to begin screening
covered individuals for cancer based on race, gender, flying
hours, period of service as aviation support personnel, Armed
Force, type of aircraft, and mission.
(B) Data.--The Secretary shall format all data included in
the study conducted under this paragraph in accordance with
the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results program of
the National Cancer Institute, including by disaggregating
such data by race, gender, and age.
(C) Report.--Not later than one year after the submittal of
the report under paragraph (2)(B), if the Secretary conducts
the second phase of the study under this paragraph, the
Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of
Congress a report on the findings of the study conducted
under this paragraph.
(4) Use of data from previous studies.--In conducting the
study under this subsection, the Secretary of Defense shall
incorporate data from previous studies conducted by the Air
Force, the Navy, or the Marine Corps that are relevant to the
study under this subsection, including data from the
comprehensive study conducted by the Air Force identifying
each covered individual and documenting the cancers, dates of
diagnoses, and mortality of each covered individual.
(b) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Appropriate committee of congress.--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) Armed forces.--The term ``Armed Forces''--
(A) has the meaning given the term ``armed forces'' in
section 101 of title 10, United States Code; and
(B) includes the reserve components named in section 10101
of such title.
(3) Covered individual.--The term ``covered individual''--
(A) means an aviator or aviation support personnel who--
(i) served in the Armed Forces on or after February 28,
1961; and
(ii) receives benefits under chapter 55 of title 10, United
States Code; and
(B) includes any air crew member of fixed-wing aircraft and
personnel supporting generation of the aircraft, including
pilots, navigators, weapons systems operators, aircraft
system operators, personnel associated with aircraft
maintenance, supply, logistics, fuels, or transportation, and
any other crew member who regularly flies in an aircraft or
is required to complete the mission of the aircraft.

amendment no. 2220

(Purpose: To express the sense of the Senate on the extension of
limitations on the importation of uranium from the Russian Federation)

At the end of subtitle F of title XXXI, add the following:

SEC. 3168. SENSE OF THE SENATE ON EXTENSION OF LIMITATIONS ON
IMPORTATION OF URANIUM FROM RUSSIAN FEDERATION.

It is the sense of the Senate that--
(1) a secure nuclear fuel supply chain is essential to the
economic and national security of the United States;
(2) the United States should--
(A) expeditiously complete negotiation of an extension of
the Agreement Suspending the Antidumping Investigation on
Uranium from the Russian Federation (commonly referred to as
the ``Russian Suspension Agreement''); or
(B) if an agreement to extend the Russian Suspension
Agreement cannot be reached, complete the antidumping
investigation under title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19
U.S.C. 1671 et seq.) with respect to imports of uranium from
the Russian Federation--
(i) to avoid unfair trade in uranium and maintain a nuclear
fuel supply chain in the United States, consistent with the
national security and nonproliferation goals of the United
States; and
(ii) to protect the United States nuclear fuel supply chain
from the continued manipulation of the global and United
States uranium markets by the Russian Federation and Russian-
influenced competitors;
(3) a renegotiated, long-term extension of the Russian
Suspension Agreement can prevent adversaries of the United
States from monopolizing the nuclear fuel supply chain;
(4) as was done in 2008, upon completion of a new
negotiated long-term extension of the Russian Suspension
Agreement, Congress should enact legislation to codify the
terms of extension into law to ensure long-term stability for
the domestic nuclear fuel supply chain; and
(5) if the negotiations to extend the Russian Suspension
Agreement prove unsuccessful, Congress should be prepared to
enact legislation to prevent the manipulation by the Russian
Federation of global uranium markets and potential domination
by the Russian Federation of the United States uranium
market.

AMENDMENT NO. 2235

(Purpose: To authorize a pilot program to explore the use of
consumption-based solutions to address software-intensive warfighting
capability)

At the end of subtitle F of title VIII, add the following:

SEC. 884. PILOT PROGRAM EXPLORING THE USE OF CONSUMPTION-
BASED SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS SOFTWARE-INTENSIVE
WARFIGHTING CAPABILITY.

(a) Finding.--In its final report, the Section 809 Panel
recommended the adoption of consumption-based approaches at
the Department of Defense, stating, ``More things will be
sold as a service in the future. XaaS could really mean
everything in the context of the Internet of things (IoT).
Consumption-based solutions are appearing in many industry
sectors, from last mile transportation (e.g., bike shares and
electric scooters) to agriculture (e.g., tractor-as-a-service
for farmers in developing countries). Most smart phone users
are familiar with software updates that provide bug fixes or
new features. A more extreme example of technology innovation
enabled by the IoT is the ability to deliver physical
performance improvements to vehicles through over-the-air
software updates. . . In the not-so-distant future, cloud
computing and the IoT will enable consumption-based solution
offerings and delivery models that are hard to imagine
today.''
(b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress--
(1) that the Department of Defense should take advantage of
``as-a-service'' or ``aaS'' approaches in commercial
capability development, particularly where the capability is
software-defined, and cloud-enabled;
(2) to support the Department of Defense's commitment to
new approaches to development and acquisition of software;
(3) that the Department should explore a variety of
approaches, to include the use of consumption-based solutions
for software-intensive warfighting capability; and
(4) that, in conducting activities under the pilot program
established under this program, the Department should use the
Software pathway under the new Adaptive Acquisition
Framework.
(c) In General.--Subject to the availability of
appropriations, the Secretary of Defense is authorized to
establish a pilot program to explore the use of consumption-
based solutions to address software-intensive warfighting
capability.
(d) Selection of Initiatives.--The Secretary of each
military department and the commander of each combatant
command with acquisition authority shall propose for
selection by the Secretary of Defense for the pilot program
at least one and not more than three initiatives that are
well-suited to explore consumption-based solutions to address
software-intensive warfighting capability. The initiatives
may be new or existing programs of record and shall focus on
software-defined or machine-enabled warfighting applications,
and may include applications that--
(1) rapidly analyze sensor data;
(2) secure warfighter networks, including multi-level
security;
(3) swiftly transport information across various networks
and network modalities; or
(4) otherwise enable joint all-domain operational concepts,
including in a contested environment.
(e) Contract Requirements.--Contracts for consumption-based
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pursuant to the pilot program shall provide for--
(1) the solution to be measurable on a frequent interval
customary for the type of solution;
(2) the contractor to notify the government when
consumption reaches 75 percent and 90 percent of the contract
funded amount; and
(3) discretion for the contracting officer to add new
features or capabilities without additional competition for
the contract, provided that the amount of the new features or
capabilities does not exceed 25 percent of the total contract
value.
(f) Duration of Initiatives.--Each initiative carried out
under the pilot program shall be carried out during the
three-year period following selection of the initiative.
(g) Monitoring and Evaluation of Pilot Program.--The
Director of the Office of Cost Assessment and Program
Evaluation shall establish continuous monitoring to evaluate
the pilot program established under subsection (c), including
collecting data on cost, schedule, and performance from the
program office, the user community, and the contractors.
(h) Reports.--
(1) Initial report.--Not later than January 31, 2021, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a report on initiatives selected for the
pilot program, roles and responsibilities for implementing
the pilot program, and the monitoring and evaluation approach
for the pilot.
(2) Progress report.--Not later than April 15, 2021, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a report on the progress of the
initiatives.
(3) Final report.--Not later than 3 years after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report on
the cost, schedule, and performance outcomes of the
initiatives. The report shall also include lessons learned
about the use of consumption-based solutions for software-
intensive capabilities and any recommendations for statutory
or regulatory changes to facilitate their use.
(i) Consumption-based Solution Defined.--In this section,
the term ``consumption-based solution'' means any combination
of software, hardware or equipment, and labor or services
that provides a seamless capability that is metered and
billed based on actual usage and predetermined pricing per
resource unit, and includes the ability to rapidly scale
capacity up or down.

AMENDMENT NO. 2257

(Purpose: To require a report on the use and potential refurbishment of
existing operating and mothballed Federal research and testing
facilities to support hypersonics activities of the Department of
Defense)

At the end of subtitle C of title II, add the following:

SEC. ___. REPORT ON USE OF TESTING FACILITIES TO RESEARCH AND
DEVELOP HYPERSONIC TECHNOLOGY.

Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of
this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report on the costs and
benefits of the use and potential refurbishment of existing
operating and mothballed Federal research and testing
facilities to support hypersonics activities of the
Department of Defense.

AMENDMENT NO. 2287

(Purpose: To require the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on
cyberexploitation of members of the Armed Forces and their families)

At the end of subtitle B of title XVI, add the following:

SEC. ___. STUDY ON CYBEREXPLOITATION OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED
FORCES AND THEIR FAMILIES.

(a) Study Required.--Not later than 150 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
complete a study on the cyberexploitation of the personal
information and accounts of members of the Armed Forces and
their families.
(b) Elements.--The study required by subsection (a) shall
include the following:
(1) An intelligence assessment of the threat currently
posed by foreign government and non-state actor
cyberexploitation of members of the Armed Forces and their
families, including generalized assessments as to whether
cyberexploitation of members of the Armed Forces and their
families is a substantial threat as compared to other means
of information warfare and as to whether cyberexploitation of
members of the Armed Forces and their families is an
increasing threat.
(2) Case-study analysis of three known occurrences of
attempted cyberexploitation against members of the Armed
Forces and their families, including assessments of the
vulnerability and the ultimate consequences of the attempted
cyberexploitation.
(3) A description of the actions taken by the Department of
Defense to educate members of the Armed Forces and their
families, including particularly vulnerable subpopulations,
about any actions that can be taken to reduce these threats.
(4) An intelligence assessment of the threat posed by
foreign government and non-state actor creation and use of
deep fakes featuring members of the Armed Forces or their
families, including generalized assessments of the maturity
of the technology used in the creation of deep fakes and as
to how deep fakes have been used or might be used to conduct
information warfare.
(5) Development of recommendations for policy changes to
reduce the vulnerability of members of the Armed Forces and
their families to cyberexploitation, including
recommendations for legislative or administrative action.
(c) Report.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report on the findings of
the Secretary with respect to the study required by
subsection (a).
(2) Form.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall be
submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified
annex.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``cyberexploitation'' means the use of digital
means to knowingly access, or conspire to access, without
authorization, an individual's personal information to be
employed (or to be used) with malicious intent.
(2) The term ``deep fake'' means the digital insertion of a
person's likeness into or digital alteration of a person's
likeness in visual media, such as photographs and videos,
without the person's permission and with malicious intent.

amendment no. 2298

(Purpose: To require a report on round-the-clock availability of
childcare for members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees of the
Department of Defense who work rotating shifts)

At the end of subtitle F of title X, add the following:

SEC. 1064. REPORT ON ROUND-THE-CLOCK AVAILABILITY OF
CHILDCARE FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND
CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
WHO WORK ROTATING SHIFTS.

(a) In General.--Not later than 270 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and
the House of Representatives a report setting forth the
results of a study, conducted by the Secretary for purposes
of the report, on the feasibility and advisability of making
round-the-clock childcare available for children of members
of the Armed Forces and civilian employees of the Department
of Defense who works on rotating shifts at military
installations.
(b) Elements.--The report required by subsection (a) shall
include the following:
(1) The results of the study described in that subsection.
(2) If the Secretary determines that making round-the-clock
childcare available as described in subsection (a) is
feasible and advisable, such matters as the Secretary
considers appropriate in connection with making such
childcare available, including--
(A) an identification of the installations at which such
childcare would be beneficial to members of the Armed Forces,
civilian employees of the Department, or both;
(B) an identification of any barriers to making such
childcare available at the installations identified pursuant
to subparagraph (A);
(C) an assessment whether the childcare needs of members of
the Armed Forces and civilian employees of the Department
described in subsection (a) would be better met by an
increase in assistance for childcare fees;
(D) a description and assessment of the actions, if any,
being taken to make such childcare available at the
installations identified pursuant to subparagraph (A); and
(E) such recommendations for legislative or administrative
action as the Secretary considers appropriate to make such
childcare available at the installations identified pursuant
to subparagraph (A), or at any other military installations.

amendment no. 2317

(Purpose: To require the Secretary of Defense to commission an
independent scientific study of the impacts of transboundary flows,
spills, or discharges of pollution or debris from the Tijuana River on
the personnel, activities, and installations of the Department of
Defense)

At the end of subtitle B of title III, add the following:

SEC. 320. STUDY ON IMPACTS OF TRANSBOUNDARY FLOWS, SPILLS, OR
DISCHARGES OF POLLUTION OR DEBRIS FROM THE
TIJUANA RIVER ON PERSONNEL, ACTIVITIES, AND
INSTALLATIONS OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

(a) Study.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in
coordination with the Administrator of the Environmental
Protection Agency, the Secretary of State, and the United
States Commissioner of the International Boundary and Water
Commission, shall commission an independent scientific study
of the impacts of transboundary flows, spills, or discharges
of pollution or debris from the Tijuana River on the
personnel, activities, and installations of the Department of
Defense.
(2) Elements.--The study required by paragraph (1) shall
address the short-term, long-term, primary, and secondary
impacts of transboundary flows, spills, or discharges of
pollution or debris from the Tijuana River and include
recommendations to mitigate such impacts.
(b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit
to the appropriate committees of Congress a report

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containing the results of the study under subsection (a),
including all findings and recommendations resulting from the
study.
(c) Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined.--In this
section, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress''
means--
(1) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on
Environment and Public Works, and the Committee on Foreign
Relations of the Senate; and
(2) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Committee on
Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.

amendment no. 2319

(Purpose: To provide an exception to the limitation on period of care
provided to newborn children of veterans)

At the end of subtitle G of title X, add the following:

SEC. 1085. ADDITIONAL CARE FOR NEWBORN CHILDREN OF VETERANS.

Section 1786 of title 38, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``The Secretary'' and
inserting ``Except as provided in subsection (c), the
Secretary''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(c) Exception Based on Medical Necessity.--Pursuant to
such regulations as the Secretary shall prescribe to carry
out this section, the Secretary may furnish more than seven
days of health care services described in subsection (b), and
may furnish transportation necessary to receive such
services, to a newborn child based on medical necessity if
the child is in need of additional care, including if the
child has been discharged or released from a hospital and
requires readmittance to ensure the health and welfare of the
child.''.

amendment no. 2326

(Purpose: To strike the provision relating to laboratory- or production
facility-directed research and development programs)

Strike section 3152.

amendment no. 2327

(Purpose: To require a study and plan on the use of additive
manufacturing and three-dimensional bioprinting in support of the
warfighter)

At the appropriate place in title II, insert the following:

SEC. ___. STUDY AND PLAN ON THE USE OF ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
AND THREE-DIMENSIONAL BIOPRINTING IN SUPPORT OF
THE WARFIGHTER.

(a) Study.--The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study
on the use of additive manufacturing and three-dimensional
bioprinting across the Military Health System.
(b) Elements.--The study required by subsection (a) shall
examine the activities currently underway by each of the
military services and the Department agencies, including
costs, sources of funding, oversight, collaboration, and
outcomes.
(c) Report.--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 the results of the study conducted under subsection
(a).

amendment no. 2331

(Purpose: To modify the authorities on micro nuclear reactor programs)

In section 235, strike the section heading and insert the
following:

SEC. 235. REPORT ON MICRO NUCLEAR REACTOR PROGRAMS.

In section 235, strike subsections (e) and (f).

AMENDMENT NO. 2341

(Purpose: To require the Secretary of the Army to submit to Congress a
plan to finish remediation activities conducted by the Secretary in
Umatilla, Oregon)

At the end of title XXVII, add the following:

SEC. 2703. PLAN TO FINISH REMEDIATION ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY
THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY IN UMATILLA, OREGON.

Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of
this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to Congress
a plan to finish remediation activities conducted by the
Secretary in Umatilla, Oregon, by not later than three years
after such date of enactment.

AMENDMENT NO. 2370

(Purpose: To improve section 212, relating to governance of fifth-
generation wireless networking in the Department of Defense)

In section 212, strike subsection (c) and insert the
following:
(c) Cross-functional Team for Fifth-generation Wireless
Networking.--
(1) Establishment required.--The Secretary of Defense
shall, in accordance with section 911(c) 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 fifth-generation wireless networking in order--
(A) to advance the adoption of commercially available next
generation wireless communication technologies, capabilities,
security, and applications by the Department of Defense and
the defense industrial base; and
(B) to support public-private partnership between the
Department and industry regarding fifth-generation wireless
networking.
(2) Purpose.--The purpose of the cross-functional team
established pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be the--
(A) oversight of the implementation of the strategy
developed as required by section 254 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92)
for harnessing fifth-generation wireless networking
technologies, coordinated across all relevant elements of the
Department;
(B) coordination of research and development,
implementation and acquisition activities, warfighting
concept development, spectrum policy, industrial policy and
commercial outreach and partnership relating to fifth-
generation wireless networking in the Department, and
interagency and international engagement;
(C) integration of the Department's fifth-generation
wireless networking programs and policies with major
Department initiatives, programs, and policies surrounding
secure microelectronics and command and control; and
(D) oversight, coordination, execution, and leadership of
initiatives to advance fifth-generation wireless network
technologies and associated applications developed for the
Department.

Amendment No. 2378

(Purpose: To amend the United States International Broadcasting Act of
1994 to authorize the Open Technology Fund of the United States Agency
for Global Media and to reauthorize the United States Advisory
Commission on Public Diplomacy)

(The amendment is printed in today's Record under ``Text of
Amendments.'')

AMENDMENT NO. 1693

(Purpose: To provide compensation and credit for retired pay purposes
for maternity leave taken by members of the reserve components)

At the end of subtitle A of title VI, add the following:

SEC. ___. COMPENSATION AND CREDIT FOR RETIRED PAY PURPOSES
FOR MATERNITY LEAVE TAKEN BY MEMBERS OF THE
RESERVE COMPONENTS.

(a) Compensation.--Section 206(a) of title 37, United
States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``or'' at the end;
(2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and
inserting ``; or''; and
(3) by adding the end the following new paragraph:
``(4) for each of 6 days in connection with the taking by
the member of a period of maternity leave.''.
(b) Credit for Retired Pay Purposes.--
(1) In general.--The period of maternity leave taken by a
member of the reserve components of the Armed Forces in
connection with the birth of a child shall count toward the
member's entitlement to retired pay, and in connection with
the years of service used in computing retired pay, under
chapter 1223 of title 10, United States Code, as 12 points.
(2) Separate credit for each period of leave.--Separate
crediting of points shall accrue to a member pursuant to this
subsection for each period of maternity leave taken by the
member in connection with a childbirth event.
(3) When credited.--Points credited a member for a period
of maternity leave pursuant to this subsection shall be
credited in the year in which the period of maternity leave
concerned commences.
(4) Contribution of leave toward entitlement to retired
pay.--Section 12732(a)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following new
subparagraph:
``(F) Points at the rate of 12 a year for the taking of
maternity leave.''.
(5) Computation of years of service for retired pay.--
Section 12733 of such title is amended--
(A) by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (6); and
(B) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following new
paragraph (5):
``(5) One day for each point credited to the person under
subparagraph (F) of section 12732(a)(2) of this title.''.
(c) Effective Date.--This section and the amendments made
by this section shall take effect on the date of the
enactment of this Act, and shall apply with respect to
periods of maternity leave that commence on or after that
date.

amendment no. 2418

(Purpose: To eliminate a provision relating to the distribution of
launches for phase two of the acquisition strategy for the National
Security Space Launch program)

Strike section 1602.

amendment no. 2419

(Purpose: To provide incentives for the Department of Defense to
achieve a clean audit opinion on its financial statements)

At the end of subtitle A of title X, insert the following:

SEC. 1003. INCENTIVES FOR THE ACHIEVEMENT BY THE COMPONENTS
OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OF UNQUALIFIED
AUDIT OPINIONS ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

(a) Incentives Required.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of
Defense

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(Comptroller) shall, acting through the Deputy Chief
Financial Officer of the Department of Defense, develop and
issue guidance to incentivize the achievement by each
department, agency, and other component of the Department of
Defense of unqualified audit opinions on their financial
statements.
(b) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary shall submit to
the appropriate committees of Congress a report setting forth
a description and assessment of current and proposed
incentives for the achievement of unqualified audit opinions
as described in subsection (a).
(c) Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined.--In this
section, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress''
means--
(1) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on the
Budget, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate;
and
(2) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on the
Budget, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of
Representatives.

amendment no. 2084

(Purpose: To require an annual allied burden sharing report)

At the appropriate place, insert the following:

SEC. ____. ALLIED BURDEN SHARING REPORT.

(a) Finding; Sense of Congress.--
(1) Finding.--Congress finds that section 1003 of the
Department of Defense Authorization Act, 1985 (Public Law 98-
525; 63 Stat. 2241)--
(A) expresses the sense of Congress that, due to threats
that are ever-changing, Congress must be informed with
respect to allied contributions to the common defense to
properly assess the readiness of the United States and the
countries described in subsection (b)(2) for threats; and
(B) requires the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress
an annual report on the contributions of allies to the common
defense.
(2) Sense of congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
(A) the threats facing the United States--
(i) extend beyond the global war on terror; and
(ii) include near-peer threats; and
(B) the President should seek from each country described
in subsection (b)(2) acceptance of international security
responsibilities and agreements to make contributions to the
common defense in accordance with the collective defense
agreements or treaties to which such country is a party.
(b) Reports on Allied Contributions to the Common
Defense.--
(1) In general.--Not later than March 1 each year, the
Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the heads of other
Federal agencies, as the Secretary determines to be
necessary, shall submit to the appropriate committees of
Congress a report containing a description of--
(A) the annual defense spending by each country described
in paragraph (2), including available data on nominal budget
figures and defense spending as a percentage of the gross
domestic products of each such country for the fiscal year
immediately preceding the fiscal year in which the report is
submitted;
(B) the activities of each such country to contribute to
military or stability operations in which the Armed Forces of
the United States are a participant or may be called upon in
accordance with a cooperative defense agreement to which the
United States is a party;
(C) any limitations placed by any such country on the use
of such contributions; and
(D) any actions undertaken by the United States or by other
countries to minimize such limitations.
(2) Countries described.--The countries described in this
paragraph are the following:
(A) Each member state of the North Atlantic Treaty
Organization.
(B) Each member state of the Gulf Cooperation Council.
(C) Each country party to the Inter-American Treaty of
Reciprocal Assistance (Rio Treaty), done at Rio de Janeiro
September 2, 1947, and entered into force December 3, 1948
(TIAS 1838).
(D) Australia.
(E) Japan.
(F) New Zealand.
(G) The Philippines.
(H) South Korea.
(I) Thailand.
(3) Form.--Each report under paragraph (1) shall be
submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified
annex.
(4) Availability.--A report submitted under paragraph (1)
shall be made available on request to any Member of Congress.
(c) Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined.--In this
section, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress''
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.

amendment no. 1849

(Purpose: For the relief of Richard W. Collins III)

At the end of subtitle C of title VI, add the following:

SEC. ___. RELIEF OF RICHARD W. COLLINS III.

(a) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings:
(1) On May 20, 2017, Lieutenant Richard W. Collins III was
murdered on the campus of the University of Maryland, College
Park, Maryland.
(2) At the time of his murder, Lieutenant Collins had
graduated from the Reserve Officers' Training Corps at Bowie
State University and received a commission in the United
States Army.
(3) At the time of the murder of Lieutenant Collins, a
graduate of a Reserve Officers' Training Corps who received a
commission but died before receiving a first duty assignment
was not eligible for a death gratuity under section
1475(a)(4) of title 10, United States Code, or for casualty
assistance under section 633 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (10 U.S.C. 1475 note).
(4) Section 623 of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) amended section 1475
of title 10, United States Code, to authorize the payment of
a death gratuity to a graduate of the Senior Reserve
Officers' Training Corps (SROTC) who receives a commission
but dies before receiving a first duty assignment.
(5) Section 625 of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2020 authorizes the families of Senior
Reserve Officers' Training Corps graduates to receive
casualty assistance in the event of the death of such
graduates.
(6) Sections 623 and 625 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 apply only to a Senior
Reserve Officers' Training Corps graduate who receives a
commission but dies before receiving a first duty assignment
on or after the date of the enactment of that Act.
(7) The death of Lieutenant Collins played a critical role
in changing the eligibility criteria for the death gratuity
for Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps graduates who die
prior to their first assignment.
(b) Applicability of Laws.--
(1) Death gratuity.--Section 623 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92),
and the amendment made by that section, shall apply to
Lieutenant Richard W. Collins III as if his death had
occurred after the date of the enactment of that section.
(2) Casualty assistance.--Section 625 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, and the
amendment made by that section, shall apply to Lieutenant
Richard W. Collins III as if his death had occurred after the
date of the enactment of that section.
(c) Limitation.--No amount exceeding 10 percent of a
payment made under subsection (b)(1) may be paid to or
received by any attorney or agent for services rendered in
connection with the payment. Any person who violates this
subsection shall be guilty of an infraction and shall be
subject to a fine in the amount provided under title 18,
United States Code.

AMENDMENT NO. 2103

(Purpose: To improve the response of the Department of Defense to
threats to United States forces from small unmanned aerial systems
worldwide)

At the end of subtitle D of title IX, add the following:

SEC. ___. THREATS TO UNITED STATES FORCES FROM SMALL UNMANNED
AERIAL SYSTEMS WORLDWIDE.

(a) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings:
(1) United States military forces face an ever increasing
and constantly evolving threat from small unmanned aerial
systems in operations worldwide, whether in the United States
or abroad.
(2) The Department of Defense is already doing important
work to address the threats from small unmanned aerial
systems worldwide, though the need for engagement in that
area continues.
(b) Executive Agent.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of the Army is the executive
agent of the Department of Defense for programs, projects,
and activities to counter small unmanned aerial systems (in
this section referred to as the ``Counter-Small Unmanned
Aerial Systems Program'').
(2) Functions.--The functions of the Secretary as executive
agent shall be as follows:
(A) To develop the strategy required by subsection (c).
(B) To carry out such other activities to counter threats
to United States forces worldwide from small unmanned aerial
systems as the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of the
Army consider appropriate.
(3) Structure.--The Secretary as executive agent shall
carry out the functions specified in paragraph (2) through
such administrative structures as the Secretary considers
appropriate.
(c) Strategy To Counter Threats From Small Unmanned Aerial
Systems.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army, as
executive agent for the Counter-Small Unmanned Aerial Systems
Program, shall develop and submit to relevant committees of
Congress a strategy for the Armed Forces to effectively
counter threats from small unmanned aerial systems worldwide.
The report shall be submitted in classified form.
(d) Report on Executive Agent Activities.--
(1) Report required.--Not later than one year after the
date of the enactment of this

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Act, the Secretary of the Army, as executive agent for the
Counter-Small Unmanned Aerial Systems Program, shall submit
to Congress a report on the Counter-Small Unmanned Aerial
Systems Program.
(2) Elements.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall
include the following:
(A) A description and assessment of the structure and
activities of the executive agent as established and put in
place by the Secretary, including the following:
(i) Any obstacles hindering the effective discharge of its
functions and activities, including limitations in
authorities or policy.
(ii) The changes, if any, to airspace management, rules of
engagement, and training plans that are required in order to
optimize the use by the Armed Forces of counter-small
unmanned aerial systems.
(B) An assessment of the implementation of the strategy
required by subsection (c), and a description of any updates
to the strategy that are required in light of evolving
threats to the Armed Forces from small unmanned aerial
systems.
(e) Report on Threat From Small Unmanned Aerial Systems.--
(1) Report required.--Not later than 180 days after the
submittal of the strategy required by subsection (c), the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the appropriate
committees of Congress a report that sets forth a direct
comparison between the threats United States forces in combat
settings face from small unmanned aerial systems and the
capabilities of the United States to counter such threats.
The report shall be submitted in classified form.
(2) Coordination.--The Secretary shall prepare the report
required by paragraph (1) in coordination with the Director
of the Defense Intelligence Agency and with such other
appropriate officials of the intelligence community, and such
other officials in the United States Government, as the
Secretary considers appropriate.
(3) Elements.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall
include the following:
(A) An evaluation and assessment of the current and
evolving threat being faced by United States forces from
small unmanned aerial systems.
(B) A description of the counter-small unmanned aerial
system systems acquired by the Department of Defense as of
the date of the enactment of this Act, and an assessment
whether such systems are adequate to meet the current and
evolving threat described in subparagraph (A).
(4) Appropriate committees of congress defined.--In this
subsection, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress''
means--
(A) the Committee on Armed Services and the Select
Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and
(B) the Committee on Armed Services and the Permanent
Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of
Representatives.
(f) Independent Assessment of Counter-Small Unmanned Aerial
Systems Program.--
(1) Assessment.--Not later than 60 days after the submittal
of the strategy required by subsection (c), the Secretary of
Defense shall seek to enter into a contract with a Federally
funded research and development center to conduct an
assessment of the efficacy of the Counter-Small Unmanned
Aerial Systems Program.
(2) Elements.--The assessment conducted pursuant to
paragraph (1) shall include the following:
(A) An identification of metrics to assess progress in the
implementation of the strategy required by subsection (c),
which metrics shall take into account the threat assessment
required for purposes of subsection (e).
(B) An assessment of progress, and key challenges, in the
implementation of the strategy using such metrics, and
recommendations for improvements in the implementation of the
strategy.
(C) An assessment of the extent to which the Department of
Defense is coordinating adequately with other departments and
agencies of the United States Government, and other
appropriate entities, in the development and procurement of
counter-small unmanned aerial systems for the Department.
(D) An assessment of the extent to which the designation of
the Secretary of the Army as executive agent for the Counter-
Small Unmanned Aerial Systems Program has reduced
redundancies and increased efficiencies in procurement of
counter-small unmanned aerial systems.
(E) An assessment whether United States technological
progress on counter-small unmanned aerial systems is
sufficient to maintain a competitive edge over the small
unmanned aerial systems technology available to United States
adversaries.
(3) Report.--Not later than 180 days after entry into the
contract referred to in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report
setting forth the results of the assessment required under
the contract.

Amendment No. 2422

(Purpose: To support supply chain innovation and multilateral security)

(The amendment is printed in today's Record under ``Text of
Amendments.'')
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The majority leader.

Cloture Motion

Mr. McCONNELL. I send a cloture motion to the desk for the substitute
amendment No. 2301.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under
rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion.
The legislative clerk read as follows

Cloture Motion

We, the undersigned Senators, in accordance with the
provisions of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate,
do hereby move to bring to a close debate on amendment No.
2301 to Calendar No. 483, S. 4049, a bill to authorize
appropriations for fiscal year 2021 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.
Mitch McConnell, Mike Crapo, Pat Roberts, John Cornyn,
John Barrasso, Cory Gardner, Roy Blunt, Thom Tillis,
Marsha Blackburn, Mike Rounds, Shelley Moore Capito,
Kevin Cramer, John Thune, James M. Inhofe, Jerry Moran,
Joni Ernst, John Boozman.

Cloture Motion

Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I send a cloture motion to the desk for
the underlying bill.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under
rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion.
The legislative clerk read as follows

Cloture Motion

We, the undersigned Senators, in accordance with the
provisions of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate,
do hereby move to bring to a close debate on Calendar No.
483, S. 4049, a bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal
year 2021 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.
Mitch McConnell, Mike Crapo, Pat Roberts, John Cornyn,
John Barrasso, Cory Gardner, Roy Blunt, Thom Tillis,
Marsha Blackburn, Mike Rounds, Shelley Moore Capito,
Kevin Cramer, John Thune, James M. Inhofe, Jerry Moran,
Joni Ernst, John Boozman.

Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the
mandatory quorum calls for the cloture motions be waived.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

Order of Business

Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that
notwithstanding rule XXII, the cloture motions ripen following the
disposition of the Tester amendment No. 1972, as modified.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
The Senator from Missouri.
Mr. HAWLEY. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak for 5
minutes.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

Unanimous Consent Request--Amendment No. 2352

Mr. HAWLEY. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to add my
amendment No. 2352 to the list of amendments to be voted on under the
previous agreement.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?
Mr. REED. Objection.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard.
Mr. HAWLEY. Mr. President, 3 weeks ago, my colleagues across the
aisle tried to pull a fast one on the American people. Behind closed
doors, with no public hearings and no public debate, they decided that
some of the names of our Nation's military bases must be removed,
stripped, replaced, erased, and they decided that war memorials of
fallen soldiers should come down. I objected to that effort then, and I
object to it now.
The national defense legislation that we are considering, the
legislation that funds our military and protects our citizens, should
not be turned into a vehicle for the cancel culture. The cancel culture
that I think you know what I mean--the cancel culture that is tearing
down statues of George Washington, Ulysses S. Grant, Abraham Lincoln,
and Theodore Roosevelt now, for heaven's sake--this cancel movement
seeks to divide us, not unite; to erase our history, rather than to
reckon with it; to turn away from our long and shared struggle to forge
a more perfect Union, and, instead, to build an entirely different
America of a kind of woke fundamentalism.
I am here to advocate for a better way. All I ask for is a vote on an
amendment to have this discussion in

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public, to have the discussion about renaming our military bases and
about the future of these war memorials in public, to conduct open
hearings where military families and veterans and the local community
can be heard and where we can seek and find common ground together.
That is all I am asking for. And all I am asking for is a vote on this.
Yet, here today, on the floor of the U.S. Senate, I have been told
that we cannot even have a vote. We can't even call the roll on this.
No, we just have to swallow it and move on as the woke cancel culture
moves on, steamrolling our history and our traditions, and, yes, our
best traditions as Americans.
You know, our military bases are more than walls and fences. They are
more than lines on a piece of paper in a 1,000-page bill. Our bases are
full of life and history. They are hallowed ground for the soldiers and
veterans who have trained and served at them. They enrich local
communities with their legacy. They form fond memories, and they help
relationships endure. They have meaning that transcends any one person
or even a place, and that history belongs to all of us. So all of us
should debate this together and move forward together. I am sorry that
we have been denied an opportunity to do so today.
I yield the floor.

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