[House Report 106-301]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]



106th Congress                                                   Report
                        HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
 1st Session                                                    106-301
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        NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000

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                           CONFERENCE REPORT

                              to accompany

                                S. 1059

                                     


                                     

   August 6 (legislative day, August 5), 1999.--Ordered to be printed

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106th Congress                                                   Report
                        HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
 1st Session                                                    106-301
_______________________________________________________________________

                                     



        NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000

                               __________

                           CONFERENCE REPORT

                              to accompany

                                S. 1059

                                     


                                     

   August 6 (legislative day, August 5), 1999.--Ordered to be printed

                               __________

                    U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
58-406                     WASHINGTON : 1999
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JOINT EXPLANATORY STATEMENT OF THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE.......   480
    Summary Statement of Conference Action.......................   480
    Summary Table of Authorizations..............................   480
    Congressional Defense Committees.............................   485
DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS.................   485
Title I--Procurement.............................................   485
            Procurement Overview.................................   485
            Overview.............................................   491
            UH-60 blackhawk......................................   491
            AH-64 modifications..................................   491
            UH-60 modifications..................................   491
            Aircraft survivability equipment modifications.......   491
            Aircraft survivability equipment modifications, 
              (Advanced Threat Infrared Countermeasures).........   492
            Overview.............................................   492
            Avenger system summary...............................   495
            Javelin system summary-advanced procurement..........   495
            Patriot anti-cruise missile..........................   495
            Avenger modifications................................   495
            Overview.............................................   496
            Bradley base sustainment.............................   500
            Carrier modifications................................   500
            Howitzer, M109A6 modifications.......................   500
            Heavy assault bridge.................................   500
            Grenade launcher, automatic, 40mm, MK19-3............   500
            Overview.............................................   500
            Sense and destroy armament...........................   505
            Overview.............................................   505
            Family of heavy tactical vehicles....................   516
            Army data distribution system........................   516
            Single channel ground and airborne radio system......   516
            Warfighter information network.......................   516
            Information system security program..................   516
            Tactical unmanned aerial vehicle.....................   517
            Night vision devices.................................   517
            Combat identification/aiming light...................   517
            Modification of in-service equipment (tactical 
              surveillance)......................................   518
            Automated identification technology..................   518
            Maneuver control system..............................   518
            Vibratory, self-propelled roller.....................   518
            High speed compactor.................................   519
            Wheel-mounted 25-ton crane...........................   519
            Items less than $2.0 million, construction equipment.   519
            Modification of in-service equipment (OPA-3).........   519
            Ultra lightweight camouflage net system..............   519
            Overview.............................................   519
            Overview.............................................   522
            CH-60 helicopters....................................   526
            UC-35A aircraft......................................   526
            C-40A................................................   526
            EA-6B modifications..................................   526
            F/A-18 aircraft modifications........................   526
            AH-1W series.........................................   527
            H-1 series...........................................   527
            P-3 modifications....................................   527
            E-2 modifications....................................   527
            Special project aircraft.............................   528
            Common ground equipment..............................   528
            Overview.............................................   528
            Aerial targets.......................................   532
            Drones and decoys....................................   532
            Weapons industrial facilities........................   532
            Overview.............................................   532
            Overview.............................................   535
            Overview.............................................   538
            WSN-7 inertial navigation system and WQN-2 doppler 
              sonar velocity log.................................   548
            Minesweeping equipment...............................   548
            Items less than $5.0 million, afloat force protection 
              for maritime interdiction operations equipment.....   548
            Items less than $5.0 million, integrated condition 
              assessment system..................................   548
            Surface search radars................................   549
            Sonar dome material..................................   549
            Undersea warfare support equipment...................   549
            Other training equipment.............................   549
            Naval space surveillance system......................   550
            Shipboard display emulator equipment.................   550
            Joint engineering data management and information 
              control system.....................................   550
            Information system security program..................   550
            Mobile remote emitter simulator......................   550
            Computer aided submode training (CAST) lesson 
              authoring system (CLASS)...........................   551
            NULKA anti-ship missile decoy system.................   551
            Overview.............................................   551
            Modification kits-tracked vehicles...................   556
            Night vision equipment...............................   556
            Radio systems........................................   556
            Communications and electronics infrastructure support   556
            Modification kits-Marine Corps air ground task force.   556
            Command support equipment............................   557
            Field medical equipment..............................   557
            Overview.............................................   557
            C-130J aircraft......................................   562
            Joint primary aircrew training system................   562
            Joint surveillance/target attack radar system........   562
            Predator unmanned aerial vehicle.....................   562
            F-15 aircraft modifications..........................   562
            F-16 aircraft modifications..........................   563
            C-17 aircraft modifications..........................   563
            C-135 aircraft modifications.........................   564
            Defense airborne reconnaissance program aircraft 
              modifications......................................   564
            F-16 aircraft post production support................   565
            Passenger safety modifications.......................   565
            Overview.............................................   565
            Practice bombs.......................................   568
            Overview.............................................   568
            AGM-65 modifications.................................   571
            Overview.............................................   571
            Air traffic control/land system......................   577
            Automatic data processing equipment..................   577
            C3 countermeasures...................................   577
            Base Information Infrastructure......................   577
            Tactical communications-electronics equipment........   577
            Radio equipment......................................   578
            Aircrew laser eye protection.........................   578
            Mechanized material handling equipment...............   578
            Base procured equipment..............................   578
            Base support equipment...............................   578
            Overview.............................................   579
            Advanced SEAL delivery system........................   585
            Special operations forces small arms and weapons.....   586
            Chemical and Biological Defense Program..............   586
            Overview.............................................   587
    Items of Special Interest....................................   589
            Common rack and launcher test set....................   589
    Legislative Provisions Adopted...............................   589
        Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations..............   589
            Authorization of Appropriations (secs. 101-108)......   589
            Chemical demilitarization program (sec. 107).........   589
        Subtitle B--Army Programs................................   591
            Multiyear procurement authority for Army programs 
              (sec. 111).........................................   591
            Procurement requirements for the Family of Medium 
              Tactical Vehicles (sec. 112).......................   591
            Army aviation modernization (sec. 113)...............   593
            Multiple Launch Rocket System (sec. 114).............   594
            Extension of pilot program on sales of manufactured 
              articles and services of certain Army industrial 
              facilities without regard to availability from 
              domestic sources (sec. 115)........................   594
            Extension of authority to carry out Armament 
              Retooling and Manufacturing Support Initiative 
              (sec. 116).........................................   595
        Subtitle C--Navy Programs................................   595
            F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft program (sec. 121)...   595
            Arleigh Burke class destroyer program (sec. 122).....   595
            Repeal of requirement for annual report from 
              shipbuilders under certain nuclear attack submarine 
              programs (sec. 123)................................   595
            LHD-8 amphibious assault ship program (sec. 124).....   595
            D-5 missile program (sec. 125).......................   596
        Subtitle D--Air Force Programs...........................   596
            F-22 aircraft program (sec. 131).....................   596
            Replacement options for conventional air-launched 
              cruise missile (sec. 132)..........................   596
            Procurement of firefighting equipment for the Air 
              National Guard and the Air Force Reserve (sec. 133)   596
            F-16 tactical manned reconnaissance aircraft (sec. 
              134)...............................................   596
        Subtitle E--Chemical Stockpile Destruction Program.......   597
            Destruction of existing stockpile of lethal chemical 
              agents and munitions (sec. 141)....................   597
            Comptroller General report on anticipated effects of 
              proposed changes in operations of storage sites for 
              lethal chemical agents and munitions (sec. 142)....   597
    Legislative Provisions Not Adopted...........................   597
            Alternative technologies for destruction of assembled 
              chemical weapons...................................   597
            Close combat tactical trainer program................   598
            Defense Export Loan Guarantee program................   598
            Cooperative engagement capability....................   598
            Limitation on expenditures for satellite 
              communications.....................................   598
Title II--Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation............   598
            Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation Overview.   598
            Overview.............................................   601
            Global positioning system-inertial measurement unit 
              integration........................................   611
            Combat vehicle and automotive technology.............   611
            Human factors engineering technology.................   611
            Environmental quality technology.....................   611
            Combat vehicle and automotive advanced technology....   612
            Landmine warfare/barrier-advanced development........   612
            Weapons and munitions-advanced development...........   612
            Comanche.............................................   613
            Combat feeding, clothing, and equipment..............   613
            Multiple launch rocket system product improvement 
              program............................................   613
            Aircraft modifications/product improvement programs..   613
            Force XXI Battle Command, Brigade and Below..........   613
            Overview.............................................   614
            Free electron laser..................................   625
            Precision strike and air defense technology..........   625
            Command and control warfare replacement aircraft.....   625
            Tri-service software program managers network........   625
            Common towed array, affordable advanced acoustical 
              arrays.............................................   625
            Trident SSGN design..................................   626
            Navy common command and decision system and upgrading 
              fleet systems......................................   628
            Environmentally safe energetics materials............   628
            Marine Corps assault vehicles........................   628
            Aviation depot maintenance technology................   628
            Proximity fuzing for dual-purpose improved 
              conventional munition submunitions.................   629
            Parametric airborne dipping sonar....................   629
            S-3B surveillance system upgrade.....................   629
            H-1 upgrades.........................................   630
            Electronic warfare development.......................   630
            Multi-Purpose Processor..............................   630
            NULKA anti-ship missile decoy system.................   630
            Advanced deployable system...........................   631
            Battle force tactical training.......................   631
            Tactical unmanned aerial vehicles....................   631
            Overview.............................................   632
            Human effectiveness applied research.................   644
            Aerospace propulsion.................................   644
            Aerospace sensors....................................   644
            Phillips lab exploratory development.................   644
            B-2 advanced technology bomber.......................   645
            Armament and ordnance development....................   645
            Life support systems.................................   645
            Air Force test and evaluation support................   645
            Joint surveillance and target attack radar system....   646
            Airborne reconnaissance..............................   646
            Distributed common ground systems....................   646
            Overview.............................................   647
            Ballistic Missile Defense Organization funding and 
              programmatic guidance..............................   657
            Support technology...................................   657
            National missile defense.............................   658
            Theater High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) System....   658
            Navy Theater Wide....................................   659
            BMD technical operations.............................   659
            BMD targets..........................................   660
            Patriot PAC-3........................................   660
            Navy Area............................................   660
            Weapons of mass destruction related technologies.....   661
            Complex systems design...............................   661
            Joint warfighting program............................   662
            Aging aircraft sustainment technology................   662
            Special operations tactical systems development......   662
    Items of Special Interest....................................   663
            Aeronautical test facilities.........................   663
            Aerostructures.......................................   663
            Bioenvironmental research............................   664
            Genomics-based therapeutics..........................   664
            Marine mammal research...............................   665
            Volumetrically controlled technologies...............   665
    Legislative Provisions Adopted...............................   666
        Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations..............   666
            Authorization of Appropriations (secs. 201-202)......   666
        Subtitle B--Program Requirements, Restrictions, and 
          Limitations............................................   666
            Collaborative program to evaluate and demonstrate 
              advanced technologies for advanced capability 
              combat vehicles (sec. 211).........................   666
            Sense of Congress regarding defense science and 
              technology program (sec. 212)......................   667
            Micro-satellite technology development program (sec. 
              213)...............................................   668
            Space control technology (sec. 214)..................   668
            Space Maneuver Vehicle program (sec. 215)............   668
            Manufacturing technology program (sec. 216)..........   669
            Revision to limitations on high altitude endurance 
              unmanned vehicle program (sec. 217)................   669
        Subtitle C--Ballistic Missile Defense....................   670
            Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) Low program (sec. 
              231)...............................................   670
            Theater missile defense upper tier acquisition 
              strategy (sec. 232)................................   670
            Acquisition strategy for Theater High Altitude Area 
              Defense (THAAD) system (sec. 233)..................   671
            Space Based Laser program (sec. 234).................   671
            Criteria for progression of airborne laser program 
              (sec. 235).........................................   673
            Sense of Congress regarding ballistic missile defense 
              technology funding (sec. 236)......................   673
            Report on national missile defense (sec. 237)........   673
        Subtitle D--Research and Development for Long-Term 
          Military Capabilities..................................   673
            Quadrennial report on emerging operational concepts 
              (sec. 241).........................................   673
            Technology area review and assessment (sec. 242).....   674
            Report by Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition 
              and Technology (sec. 243)..........................   674
            DARPA program for award of competitive prizes to 
              encourage development of advanced technologies 
              (sec. 244).........................................   674
            Additional pilot program for revitalizing Department 
              of Defense laboratories (sec. 245).................   674
        Subtitle E--Other Matters................................   675
            Development of Department of Defense laser master 
              plan and execution of solid state laser program 
              (sec. 251).........................................   675
            Report on Air Force distributed mission training 
              (sec. 252).........................................   675
    Legislative Provisions Not Adopted...........................   676
            Testing of airblast and improvised explosives........   676
            Use of working capital funds for financing research 
              and development of the military departments........   676
Title III--Operation and Maintenance.............................   676
            Overview.............................................   676
            Military Gator.......................................   708
            Arms control implementation..........................   708
            Information assurance................................   708
            Overseas contingencies...............................   709
    Legislative Provisions Adopted...............................   709
        Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations..............   709
            Authorization of Appropriations (secs. 301-302)......   709
            Armed Forces Retirement Home (sec. 303)..............   709
            Transfer from National Defense Stockpile Transaction 
              Fund (sec. 304)....................................   709
            Transfer to Defense Working Capital Funds to support 
              Defense Commissary Agency (sec. 305)...............   709
        Subtitle B--Program Requirements, Restrictions, and 
          Limitations............................................   710
            Armed Forces Emergency Services (sec. 311)...........   710
            Replacement of nonsecure tactical radios of the 82nd 
              airborne division (sec. 312).......................   710
            Large medium-speed roll-on/roll-off (LMSR) program 
              (sec. 31)..........................................   710
            Contributions for Spirit of Hope endowment fund of 
              United Service Organizations, Incorporated (sec. 
              314)...............................................   710
        Subtitle C--Environmental Provisions.....................   711
            Extension of limitation on payment of fines and 
              penalties using funds in environmental restoration 
              accounts (sec. 321)................................   711
            Modification of requirements for annual reports on 
              environmental compliance activities (sec. 322).....   711
            Defense environmental technology program and 
              investment control process for environmental 
              technologies (sec. 323)............................   711
            Modification of membership of Strategic Environmental 
              Research and Development Program Council (sec. 324)   711
            Extension of pilot program for sale of air pollution 
              emission reduction incentives (sec. 325)...........   711
            Reimbursement for certain costs in connection with 
              Fresno Drum Superfund site, Fresno, California 
              (sec. 326).........................................   712
            Payment of stipulated penalties assessed under CERCLA 
              in connection with F.E. Warren Air Force Base, 
              Wyoming (sec. 327).................................   712
            Remediation of asbestos and lead-based paint (sec. 
              328)...............................................   712
            Release of information to foreign countries regarding 
              any environmental contamination at former United 
              States military installations in those countries 
              (sec. 329).........................................   712
            Toussaint River ordnance mitigation study (sec. 330).   713
        Subtitle D--Depot-Level Activities.......................   713
            Sales of articles and services of defense industrial 
              facilities to purchasers outside the Department of 
              Defense (sec. 331).................................   713
            Expansion of contracting authority for defense 
              working capital funded industrial facilities (sec. 
              332)...............................................   714
            Annual reports on expenditures for depot-level 
              maintenance and repair workloads by public and 
              private sector (sec. 333)..........................   714
            Applicability of competition requirement in 
              contracting out workloads performed by depot-level 
              activities of Department of Defense (sec. 334).....   714
            Treatment of public sector winning bidders for 
              contracts for performance of depot-level 
              maintenance and repair workloads formerly performed 
              at certain military installations (sec. 335).......   714
            Additional matters to be reported before prime vendor 
              contract for depot-level maintenance and repair is 
              entered into (sec. 336)............................   715
        Subtitle E--Performance of Functions by Private-Sector 
          Sources................................................   715
            Reduced threshold for consideration of effect on 
              local community of changing defense functions to 
              private sector performance (sec. 341)..............   715
            Congressional notification of A-76 cost comparison 
              waivers (sec. 342).................................   715
            Report on use of employees of non-Federal entities to 
              provide services to Department of Defense (sec. 
              343)...............................................   715
            Evaluation of total system performance responsibility 
              program (sec. 344).................................   716
            Sense of Congress regarding process for modernization 
              of Army computer services (sec. 345)...............   716
        Subtitle F--Defense Dependents Education.................   716
            Assistance to local education agencies that benefit 
              dependents of members of the Armed Forces and 
              Department of Defense civilian employees (sec. 351)   716
            Unified school boards for all Department of Defense 
              Domestic Dependent Schools in the Commonwealth of 
              Puerto Rico and Guam (sec. 352)....................   716
            Continuation of enrollment at Department of Defense 
              Domestic Dependent Elementary and Secondary Schools 
              (sec. 353).........................................   717
            Technical amendments to Defense Dependents' Education 
              Act of 1978 (sec. 354).............................   717
        Subtitle G--Military Readiness Issues....................   717
            Independent study of military readiness reporting 
              system (sec. 361)..................................   717
            Independent study of Department of Defense secondary 
              inventory and parts shortages (sec. 362)...........   717
            Report on inventory and control of military equipment 
              (sec. 363).........................................   718
            Comptroller General study of adequacy of Department 
              restructured sustainment and reengineered logistics 
              product support practices (sec. 364)...............   718
            Comptroller General review of real property 
              maintenance and its effects on readiness (sec. 365)   718
            Establishment of logistics standards for sustained 
              military operations (sec. 366).....................   718
        Subtitle H--Information Technology Issues................   719
            Discretionary authority to install telecommunication 
              equipment for persons performing voluntary services 
              (sec. 371).........................................   719
            Authority for disbursing officers to support use of 
              automated teller machines on naval vessels for 
              financial transactions (sec. 372)..................   719
            Use of Smart Card technology in the Department of 
              Defense (sec. 373).................................   719
            Report on Defense use of Smart Card as PKI 
              authentication device carrier (sec. 374)...........   719
        Subtitle I--Other Matters................................   720
            Authority to lend or donate obsolete or condemned 
              rifles for funeral and other ceremonies (sec. 381).   720
            Extension of warranty claims recovery pilot program 
              (sec. 382).........................................   720
            Preservation of historic buildings and grounds at 
              United States Soldiers' and Airmen's Home, District 
              of Columbia (sec. 383).............................   720
            Clarification of land conveyance authority, United 
              States Soldiers' and Airmen's Home (sec. 384)......   720
            Treatment of Alaska, Hawaii, and Guam in defense 
              household moving programs (sec. 385)...............   721
    Legislative Provisions Not Adopted...........................   721
            Identification core logistic capability requirement 
              for maintenance and repair of C-17 aircraft........   721
            Operation meteorology and oceanography and UNOLS.....   721
            Implementation of jointly approved changes in defense 
              retail systems.....................................   721
            Reimbursement of Navy Exchange Service Command for 
              relocation expenses................................   722
Title IV--Military Personnel Authorizations......................   722
    Legislative Provisions Adopted...............................   722
        Subtitle A--Active Forces................................   722
            End strengths for active forces (sec. 401)...........   722
            Revision in permanent end strength minimum levels 
              (sec. 402).........................................   723
        Subtitle B--Reserve Forces...............................   723
            End strengths for Selected Reserve (sec. 411)........   723
            End strengths for Reserves on active duty in support 
              of the reserves (sec. 412).........................   724
            End Strengths for military technicians (dual status) 
              (sec. 413).........................................   724
            Increase in numbers members in certain grades 
              authorized to be on active duty in support of the 
              Reserves (sec. 414)................................   725
            Selected Reserve end strength flexibility (sec. 415).   725
        Subtitle C--Authorization of Appropriations..............   726
            Authorization of appropriations for military 
              personnel (sec. 421)...............................   726
    Legislative Provisions Not Adopted...........................   726
            Reduction of end strengths below levels for two major 
              regional contingencies.............................   726
Title V--Military Personnel Policy...............................   727
    Items of Special Interest....................................   727
            Medical and physical accession and retention 
              standards..........................................   727
    Legislative Provisions Adopted...............................   727
        Subtitle A--Officer Personnel Policy.....................   727
            Temporary authority for recall of retired aviators 
              (sec. 501).........................................   727
            Increase in maximum number of officers authorized to 
              be on active-duty list in frocked grade of 
              brigadier general and rear admiral (lower half) 
              (sec. 502).........................................   727
            Reserve officers requesting or otherwise causing 
              nonselection for promotion (sec. 503)..............   728
            Minimum grade of officers eligible to serve on boards 
              of inquiry (sec. 504)..............................   728
            Minimum selection of warrant officers for promotion 
              from below the promotion zone (sec. 505)...........   728
            Increase in threshold period of active duty for 
              applicability of restriction on holding of civil 
              office by retired regular officers and reserve 
              officers (sec. 506)................................   728
            Exemption of retiree council members from recalled 
              retiree limits (sec. 507)..........................   728
            Technical amendments relating to joint duty 
              assignments (sec. 508).............................   729
            Three-year extension of requirement for competition 
              for joint 4-star officer positions (sec. 509)......   729
        Subtitle B--Reserve Component Personnel Policy...........   729
            Continuation of officers on reserve active-status 
              list to complete disciplinary action (sec. 511)....   729
            Authority to order reserve component members to 
              active duty to complete a medical evaluation (sec. 
              512)...............................................   730
            Exclusion of reserve officers on educational delay 
              from eligibility for consideration for promotion 
              (sec. 513).........................................   730
            Extension of period for retention of reserve 
              component majors and lieutenant commanders who 
              twice fail of selection for promotion (sec. 514)...   730
            Computation of years of service exclusion (sec. 515).   730
            Retention of reserve component chaplains until age 67 
              (sec. 516).........................................   731
            Expansion and codification of authority for space 
              required travel on military aircraft for reserves 
              performing inactive-duty training outside the 
              continental United States (sec. 517)...............   731
        Subtitle C--Military Technicians.........................   731
            Revision to military technician (dual status) (sec. 
              521)...............................................   731
            Civil service retirement of technicians (sec. 522)...   731
            Revision to non-dual status technicians statute (sec. 
              523)...............................................   732
            Revision to authorities relating to National Guard 
              technicians (sec. 524).............................   732
            Effective date (sec. 525)............................   732
            Secretary of Defense review of Army technician 
              costing process (sec. 526).........................   732
            Fiscal year 2000 limitation on number of non-dual 
              status technicians (sec. 527)......................   733
        Subtitle D--Service Academies............................   733
            Strength limitations at the service academies (sec. 
              531)...............................................   733
            Superintendents of the service academies (sec. 532)..   733
            Dean of academic board, United States Military 
              Academy and dean of the faculty, United States Air 
              Force Academy (sec. 533)...........................   734
            Waiver of reimbursement of expenses for instruction 
              at service academies of persons from foreign 
              countries (sec. 534)...............................   734
            Expansion of foreign exchange programs of the service 
              academies (sec. 535)...............................   735
        Subtitle E--Education and Training.......................   735
            Establishment of a Department of Defense 
              international student program at the senior 
              military colleges (sec. 541).......................   735
            Authority for Army War College to award degree of 
              master of strategic studies (sec. 542).............   735
            Authority for Air University to award graduate-level 
              degrees (sec. 543).................................   735
            Reserve credit for participation in health 
              professions scholarship and financial assistance 
              program (sec. 544).................................   735
            Permanent authority for ROTC scholarships for 
              graduate students (sec. 545).......................   736
            Increase in monthly subsistence allowance for Senior 
              ROTC cadets selected for advanced training (sec. 
              546)...............................................   736
            Contingent funding increase for Junior ROTC program 
              (sec. 547).........................................   736
            Change from annual to biennial reporting under the 
              reserve component Montgomery GI Bill (sec. 548)....   736
            Recodification and consolidation of statutes denying 
              Federal grants and contracts by certain departments 
              and agencies to institutions of higher education 
              that prohibit senior ROTC units or military 
              recruiting on campus (sec. 549)....................   737
            Accrual funding for Coast Guard Montgomery GI Bill 
              liabilities (sec. 550).............................   737
        Subtitle F--Reserve Component Management.................   737
            Financial assistance program for pursuit of degrees 
              by officer candidates in Marine Corps Platoon 
              Leaders Class program (sec. 551)...................   737
            Options to improve recruiting for the Army Reserve 
              (sec. 552).........................................   737
            Joint duty assignments for reserve component general 
              and flag officers (sec. 553).......................   737
            Grade of chiefs of reserve components and the 
              additional general officers at the National Guard 
              Bureau (sec. 554)..................................   738
            Duties of Reserves on active duty in support of the 
              Reserves (sec. 555)................................   739
            Repeal of limitation on number of Reserves on full-
              time active duty in support of preparedness for 
              responses to emergencies involving weapons of mass 
              destruction (sec. 556).............................   739
            Establishment of Office of the Coast Guard Reserve 
              (sec. 557).........................................   739
            Report on use of National Guard facilities and 
              infrastructure for support of provision of services 
              to veterans (sec. 558).............................   739
        Subtitle G--Decorations, Awards, and Commendations.......   740
            Waiver of time limitations for award of certain 
              decorations to certain persons (sec. 561)..........   740
            Authority for award of Medal of Honor to Alfred 
              Rascon for valor during the Vietnam conflict (sec. 
              562)...............................................   740
            Elimination of current backlog of requests for 
              replacement of military decorations (sec. 563).....   740
            Retroactive award of Navy Combat Action Ribbon (sec. 
              564)...............................................   740
            Sense of Congress concerning Presidential unit 
              citation for crew of the U.S.S. Indianapolis (sec. 
              565)...............................................   741
        Subtitle H--Matters Relating to Recruiting...............   741
            Access to secondary school students for military 
              recruiting purposes (sec. 571).....................   741
            Increased authority to extend delayed entry period 
              for enlistments of persons with no prior military 
              service (sec. 572).................................   741
            Army College First pilot program (sec. 573)..........   741
            Use of recruiting materials for public relations 
              purposes (sec. 574)................................   742
        Subtitle I--Matters Relating to Missing Persons..........   742
            Nondisclosure of debriefing information on missing 
              persons previously returned to United States 
              control (sec. 575).................................   742
            Recovery and identification of remains of certain 
              World War II servicemen lost in Pacific Theater of 
              Operations (sec. 576)..............................   742
        Subtitle J--Other Matters................................   742
            Authority for special courts-martial to impose 
              sentences to confinement and forfeitures of pay of 
              up to one year (sec. 577)..........................   742
            Funeral honors details for funerals of veterans (sec. 
              578)...............................................   743
            Purpose and funding limitations for National Guard 
              Challenge Program (sec. 579).......................   743
            Department of Defense STARBASE Program (sec. 580)....   744
            Survey of members leaving military service on 
              attitudes toward military service (sec. 581).......   745
            Service review agencies covered by professional 
              staffing requirement (sec. 582)....................   745
            Participation of members in management of 
              organizations abroad that promote international 
              understanding (sec. 583)...........................   745
            Support for expanded child care services and youth 
              program services for dependents (sec. 584).........   745
            Report and regulations on Department of Defense 
              policies on protecting the confidentiality of 
              communications with professionals providing 
              therapeutic or related services regarding sexual or 
              domestic abuse (sec. 585)..........................   745
            Members under burdensome personnel tempo (sec. 586)..   746
        Subtitle K--Domestic Violence............................   747
            Responses to domestic violence in the armed forces 
              (secs. 591-594)....................................   747
    Legislative Provisions Not Adopted...........................   748
            Expansion of list of diseases presumed to be service-
              connected for radiation-exposed veterans...........   748
            Improvement in system for assigning personnel to 
              warfighting units..................................   748
            Minimum educational requirements for faculty of the 
              Community College of the Air Force.................   748
            Posthumous advancement of Rear Admiral (Retired) 
              Husband E. Kimmel and Major General (Retired) 
              Walter C. Short on retired lists...................   749
            Reduced minimum blood and breath alcohol levels for 
              offense of drunken operation of or control of a 
              vehicle, aircraft, or vessel.......................   749
            Use of humanitarian and civic assistance funding for 
              pay and allowances of special operations command 
              reserves furnishing demining training and related 
              assistance as humanitarian assistance..............   749
Title VI--Compensation and Other Personnel Benefits..............   750
    Legislative Provisions Adopted...............................   750
        Subtitle A--Pay and Allowances...........................   750
            Fiscal year 2000 increase in military basic pay and 
              reform of basic pay rates (sec. 601)...............   750
            Pay increases for fiscal years 2001 through 2006 
              (sec. 602).........................................   750
            Additional amount available for fiscal year 2000 
              increase in basic allowance for housing inside the 
              United States (sec. 603)...........................   750
        Subtitle B--Bonuses and Special and Incentive Pays.......   751
            Extension of certain bonuses and special pay 
              authorities for reserve forces (sec. 611)..........   751
            Extension of certain bonuses and special pay 
              authorities for nurse officer candidates, 
              registered nurses, and nurse anesthetists (sec. 
              612)...............................................   751
            Extension of authorities relating to payment of other 
              bonuses and special pays (sec. 613)................   751
            Amount of aviation career incentive pay for air 
              battle managers (sec. 614).........................   751
            Expansion of authority to provide special pay to 
              aviation career officers extending period of active 
              duty (sec. 615)....................................   751
            Additional special pay for board certified 
              veterinarians in the Armed Forces and Public Health 
              Service (sec. 616).................................   752
            Diving duty special pay (sec. 617)...................   752
            Reenlistment bonus (sec. 618)........................   752
            Enlistment bonus (sec. 619)..........................   752
            Selected Reserve enlistment bonus (sec. 620).........   753
            Special pay for members of the Coast Guard Reserve 
              assigned to high priority units of the Selected 
              Reserve (sec. 621).................................   753
            Reduced minimum period of enlistment in Army in 
              critical skill for eligibility for enlistment bonus 
              (sec. 622).........................................   753
            Eligibility for reserve component prior service 
              enlistment bonus upon attaining a critical skill 
              (sec. 623).........................................   753
            Increase in special pay and bonuses for nuclear-
              qualified officers (sec. 624)......................   753
            Increase in maximum monthly rate authorized for 
              foreign language proficiency pay (sec. 625)........   754
            Authorization of retention bonus for special warfare 
              officers extending period of active duty (sec. 626)   754
            Authorization of surface warfare officer continuation 
              pay (sec. 627).....................................   754
            Authorization of career enlisted flyer incentive pay 
              (sec. 628).........................................   754
            Authorization of judge advocate continuation pay 
              (sec. 629).........................................   754
        Subtitle C--Travel and Transportation Allowances.........   755
            Provision of lodging in kind for Reservists 
              performing training duty and not otherwise entitled 
              to travel and transportation allowances (sec. 631).   755
            Payment of temporary lodging expenses for members 
              making their first permanent change of station 
              (sec. 632).........................................   755
            Destination airport for emergency leave travel to 
              continental United States (sec. 633)...............   755
        Subtitle D--Retired Pay Reform...........................   755
            Redux retired pay system applicable only to members 
              electing new 15-year career status bonus (sec. 641-
              644)...............................................   755
        Subtitle E--Other Matters Relating to Military Retirees 
          and Survivors..........................................   756
            Repeal of reduction in retired pay for military 
              retirees employed in civilian positions (sec. 651).   756
            Presentation of United States flag to retiring 
              members of the uniformed services not previously 
              covered (sec. 652).................................   756
            Disability retirement or separation for certain 
              members with pre-existing conditions (sec. 653)....   756
            Credit toward paid-up SBP coverage for months covered 
              by make-up premium paid by persons electing SBP 
              coverage during special open enrollment period 
              (sec. 654).........................................   757
            Paid-up coverage under Retired Serviceman's Family 
              Protection Plan (sec. 655).........................   757
            Extension of authority for payment of annuities to 
              certain military surviving spouses (sec. 656)......   757
            Effectuation of intended SBP annuity for former 
              spouse when not elected by reason of untimely death 
              of retiree (sec. 657)..............................   757
            Special compensation for severely disabled uniformed 
              services retirees (sec. 658).......................   757
        Subtitle F--Eligibility to Participate in the Thrift 
          Savings Plan...........................................   758
            Participation in thrift savings plan (sec. 661, sec. 
              663)...............................................   758
            Special retention initiative (sec. 662)..............   759
        Subtitle G--Other Matters................................   759
            Payment for unused leave in conjunction with a 
              reenlistment (sec. 671)............................   759
            Clarification of per diem eligibility for military 
              technicians (dual status) serving on active duty 
              without pay outside the United States (sec. 672)...   759
            Annual report on effects of initiatives on 
              recruitment and retention (sec. 673)...............   760
            Overseas special supplemental food program (sec. 674)   760
            Tuition assistance for members deployed in a 
              contingency operation (sec. 675)...................   760
            Administration of Selected Reserve education loan 
              repayment program for Coast Guard Reserve (sec. 
              676)...............................................   760
            Sense of Congress regarding treatment under Internal 
              Revenue Code of members receiving hostile fire or 
              imminent danger special pay during contingency 
              operations (sec. 677)..............................   760
    Legislative Provisions Not Adopted...........................   761
            Accelerated payments of certain educational 
              assistance for members of Selected Reserve.........   761
            Accelerated payments of educational..................   761
            Accrual funding for retirement system for 
              Commissioned Corps of National Oceanic and 
              Atmospheric........................................   761
            Availability of educational assistance benefits for 
              preparatory courses for college and graduate school 
              entrance...........................................   761
            Computation of survivor benefits.....................   761
            Continuance of pay and allowances while in duty 
              status ``whereabouts unknown''.....................   761
            Effective date of disability retirement for members 
              dying in civilian medical facilities...............   762
            Equitable treatment of class of 1987 of the Uniformed 
              Services University of the Health Sciences.........   762
            Increase in rates of educational assistance for full-
              time students......................................   762
            Modification of time for use by certain members of 
              Selected Reserve of entitlement to certain 
              educational assistance.............................   762
            Participation of additional members of the armed 
              forces in Montgomery GI Bill Program...............   762
            Reimbursement of travel expenses incurred by members 
              of the armed forces in connection with leave 
              canceled for involvement in Kosovo-related 
              activities.........................................   763
            Report on effect of educational benefits improvements 
              on recruitment and retention of members of the 
              armed forces.......................................   763
            Revision of educational assistance interval payment 
              requirements.......................................   763
            Special subsistence allowance for food stamp eligible 
              members............................................   763
            Termination of reductions of basic pay...............   763
            Transfer of entitlement to educational assistance by 
              certain members of the armed forces................   764
Title VII--Health Care Provisions................................   764
    Items of Special Interest....................................   764
            Processing of TRICARE contract adjustments...........   764
    Legislative Provisions Adopted...............................   764
        Subtitle A--Health Care Services.........................   764
            Pharmacy benefits program (sec. 701).................   764
            Provision of chiropractic health care (sec. 702).....   765
            Provision of domiciliary and custodial care for 
              certain CHAMPUS beneficiaries (sec. 703)...........   765
            Enhancement of dental benefits for retirees (sec. 
              704)...............................................   766
            Medical and dental care for certain members incurring 
              injuries on inactive-duty training (sec. 705)......   766
            Health care at former uniformed services treatment 
              facilities for active duty members stationed at 
              certain remote locations (sec. 706)................   766
            Open enrollment demonstration program (sec. 707).....   766
        Subtitle B--TRICARE Program..............................   767
            Expansion and revision of authority for dental 
              programs for dependents and reserves (sec. 711)....   767
            Improvement of access to health care under the 
              TRICARE program (sec. 712).........................   767
            Improvements to claims processing under the TRICARE 
              program (sec. 713).................................   768
            Authority to waive certain TRICARE deductibles (sec. 
              714)...............................................   768
            TRICARE beneficiary counseling and assistance 
              coordinators (sec. 715)............................   768
            Improvement of TRICARE management; improvements to 
              third-party payer collection program (sec. 716)....   769
            Comparative report on health care coverage under the 
              TRICARE program (sec. 717).........................   769
        Subtitle C--Other Matters................................   770
            Forensic pathology investigations by Armed Forces 
              Medical Examiner (sec. 721)........................   770
            Best value contracting (sec. 722)....................   771
            Health care quality information and technology 
              enhancement (sec. 723).............................   771
            Joint telemedicine and telepharmacy demonstration 
              projects by the Department of Defense and 
              Department of Veterans Affairs (sec. 724)..........   771
            Program-year stability in health care benefits (sec. 
              725)...............................................   772
            Study on joint operations for the Defense Health 
              Program (sec. 726).................................   772
            Trauma training center (sec. 727)....................   772
            Sense of Congress regarding automatic enrollment of 
              Medicare-eligible beneficiaries in the TRICARE 
              Senior Prime demonstration program (sec. 728)......   773
    Legislative Provisions Not Adopted...........................   773
            Reimbursement of certain costs incurred by covered 
              beneficiaries when referred for care outside local 
              catchment area.....................................   773
            Removal of restriction on use of funds for abortions 
              in cases of rape or incest.........................   773
            Requirements for provision of care in geographically 
              separated units....................................   773
Title VIII--Acquisition Policy, Acquisition Management, and 
  Related Matters................................................   774
    Items of Special Interest....................................   774
            Modernization of contract administrative services 
              information systems................................   774
            Technical staff and service contracting..............   774
    Legislative Provisions Adopted...............................   775
        Subtitle A--Amendments to General Contracting 
          Authorities, Procedures, and Limitations...............   775
            Authority to carry out certain prototype project 
              (sec. 801).........................................   775
            Streamlined applicability of cost accounting 
              standards (sec. 802)...............................   775
            Sale, exchange, and waiver authority for coal and 
              coke (sec. 803)....................................   776
            Guidance on use of task order and delivery order 
              contracts (sec. 804)...............................   776
            Clarification of definition of commercial items with 
              respect to associated services (sec. 805)..........   776
            Use of special simplified procedures for purchases of 
              items in excess of the simplified acquisition 
              threshold (sec. 806)...............................   776
            Repeal of termination of provision of credit towards 
              subcontracting goals for purchases benefiting 
              severely handicapped persons (sec. 807)............   776
            Contract goal for small disadvantaged businesses and 
              certain institutions of higher education (sec. 808)   777
            Required reports for certain multiyear contracts 
              (sec. 809).........................................   777
        Subtitle B--Other Matters................................   777
            Mentor-Protege Program improvements (sec. 811).......   777
            Program to increase business innovation in defense 
              acquisition programs (sec. 812)....................   777
            Incentives to produce innovative new technologies 
              (sec. 813).........................................   778
            Pilot program for commercial services (sec. 814).....   778
            Expansion of applicability of requirement to make 
              certain procurements from small arms production 
              industrial base (sec. 815).........................   778
            Compliance with existing law regarding purchases of 
              equipment and products (sec. 816)..................   779
            Extension of test program for negotiation of 
              comprehensive small business subcontracting plans 
              (sec. 817).........................................   779
            Extension of interim reporting rule for certain 
              procurements less than $100,000 (sec. 818).........   779
            Inspector General review of compliance with Buy 
              American Act in purchases of strength training 
              equipment (sec. 819)...............................   779
            Report on options for accelerated acquisition of 
              precision munitions (sec. 820).....................   779
            Technical amendment to prohibition on release of 
              contractor proposals under the Freedom of 
              Information Act (sec. 821).........................   780
    Legislative Provisions Not Adopted...........................   780
            Facilitation of national missile defense system......   780
Title IX--Department of Defense Organization and Management......   781
    Legislative Provisions Adopted...............................   781
        Subtitle A--Department of Defense Strategic Planning.....   781
            Permanent requirement for Quadrennial Defense Review 
              (sec. 901).........................................   781
            Minimum interval for updating and revising Department 
              of Defense strategic plan (sec. 902)...............   782
        Subtitle B--Department of Defense Organization...........   782
            Responsibility for logistics and sustainment 
              functions of the Department of Defense (sec. 911)..   782
            Enhancement of technology security program of 
              Department of Defense (sec. 912)...................   783
            Efficient utilization of defense laboratories (sec. 
              913)...............................................   783
            Center for the Study of Chinese Military Affairs 
              (sec. 914).........................................   783
            Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (sec. 915)..   784
        Subtitle C--Personnel Management.........................   785
            Revisions to limitations on number of personnel 
              assigned to major Department of Defense 
              headquarters activities (sec. 921).................   785
            Defense acquisition workforce reductions (sec. 922)..   785
            Monitoring and reporting requirements regarding 
              operations tempo and personnel tempo (sec. 923)....   786
            Administration of Defense Reform Initiative 
              enterprise program for military manpower and 
              personnel information (sec. 924)...................   786
            Payment of tuition for education and training of 
              members in the defense acquisition workforce (sec. 
              925)...............................................   786
        Subtitle D--Other Matters................................   787
            Additional matters for annual report on joint 
              warfighting experimentation (sec. 931).............   787
            Oversight of Department of Defense activities to 
              combat terrorism (sec. 932)........................   787
            Responsibilities and accountability for certain 
              financial management functions (sec. 933)..........   788
            Management of Civil Air Patrol (sec. 934)............   788
    Legislative Provisions Not Adopted...........................   788
            Employment and compensation of civilian faculty 
              members of Department of Defense African Center for 
              Strategic Studies..................................   788
            Limitation on amount available for contracted 
              advisory and assistance services...................   788
Title X--General Provisions......................................   789
    Items of Special Interest....................................   789
            Airfield safety database.............................   789
            Education Partnership Agreements.....................   789
    Legislative Provisions Adopted...............................   789
        Subtitle A--Financial Matters............................   789
            Transfer authority (sec. 1001).......................   789
            Incorporation of classified annex (sec. 1002)........   789
            Authorization of emergency supplemental 
              appropriations for fiscal year 1999 (sec. 1003)....   789
            Supplemental appropriations request for operations in 
              Yugoslavia (sec. 1004).............................   789
            United States contribution to NATO common-funded 
              budgets in fiscal year 2000 (sec. 1005)............   789
            Limitation on funds for Bosnia peacekeeping 
              operations for fiscal year 2000 (sec. 1006)........   791
            Second biennial financial management improvement plan 
              (sec. 1007)........................................   791
            Waiver authority for requirement that electronic 
              transfer of funds be used for Department of Defense 
              payments (sec. 1008)...............................   791
            Single payment date for invoice for various 
              subsistence items (sec. 1009)......................   791
            Payment of foreign licensing fees out of proceeds of 
              sale of maps, charts, and navigational books (sec. 
              1010)..............................................   792
        Subtitle B--Naval Vessels and Shipyards..................   792
            Revision to congressional notice-and-wait period 
              required before transfer of a vessel stricken from 
              the naval vessel register (sec. 1011)..............   792
            Authority to consent to retransfer of former naval 
              vessel (sec. 1012).................................   792
            Report on naval vessel force structure requirements 
              (sec. 1013)........................................   792
            Auxiliary vessels acquisition program for the 
              Department of Defense (sec. 1014)..................   792
            National Defense Features program (sec. 1015)........   793
            Sales of naval shipyard articles and services to 
              nuclear ship contractors (sec. 1016)...............   793
            Transfer of naval vessel to foreign country (sec. 
              1017)..............................................   793
            Authority to transfer naval vessels to certain 
              foreign countries (sec. 1018)......................   793
        Subtitle C--Support for Civilian Law Enforcement and 
          Counter Drug Activities................................   794
            Forward operating locations..........................   794
            Technologies assessment..............................   795
    Legislative Provisions Adopted...............................   795
            Modification of limitation on funding assistance for 
              procurement of equipment for the National Guard for 
              drug interdiction and counter-drug activities (sec. 
              1021)..............................................   795
            Temporary extension to certain naval aircraft of 
              Coast Guard authority for drug interdiction 
              activities (sec. 1022).............................   795
            Military assistance to civil authorities to respond 
              to act or threat of terrorism (sec. 1023)..........   795
            Condition on development of forward operating 
              locations for U.S. Southern Command counter-drug 
              detection and monitoring flights (sec. 1024).......   796
            Annual report on United States military activities in 
              Colombia (sec. 1025)...............................   796
            Report on use of radar systems for counter-drug 
              detection and monitoring (sec. 1026)...............   796
            Plan regarding assignment of military personnel to 
              assist Immigration and Naturalization Service and 
              Customs Service (sec. 1027)........................   796
        Subtitle D--Miscellaneous Report Requirements and Repeals   796
            Preservation and repeal of certain defense reporting 
              requirements (secs. 1031 and 1032).................   796
            Reports on risks under National Military Strategy and 
              combatant command requirements (sec. 1033).........   797
            Report on lift and prepositioned support requirements 
              to support National Military Strategy (sec. 1034)..   797
            Report on assessments of readiness to execute the 
              National Military Strategy (sec. 1035).............   798
            Report on Rapid Assessment and Initial Detection 
              teams (sec. 1036)..................................   798
            Report on unit readiness of units considered to be 
              assets of Consequence Management Program 
              Integration Office (sec. 1037).....................   798
            Analysis of relationship between threats and budget 
              submission for fiscal year 2001 (sec. 1038)........   798
            Report on NATO defense capabilities initiative (sec. 
              1039)..............................................   799
            Report on motor vehicle violations by operators of 
              official Army vehicles (sec. 1040).................   799
        Subtitle E--Information Security.........................   799
            Identification in budget materials of amounts for 
              declassification activities and limitation on 
              expenditures for such activities (sec. 1041).......   799
            Notice to congressional committees of certain 
              security and counterintelligence failures within 
              defense programs (sec. 1042).......................   800
            Information Assurance Initiative (sec. 1043).........   800
            Nondisclosure of information on personnel of 
              overseas, sensitive, or routinely deployable units 
              (sec. 1044)........................................   801
            Nondisclosure of certain operational files of the 
              National Imagery and Mapping Agency (sec. 1045)....   801
    Subtitle F--Memorial Objects and Commemorations..............   801
            Moratorium on the return of veterans memorial objects 
              to foreign nations without specific authorization 
              in law (sec. 1051).................................   801
            Program to commemorate 50th anniversary of the Korean 
              War (sec. 1052)....................................   801
            Commemoration of the victory of freedom in the Cold 
              War (sec. 1053)....................................   802
    Subtitle G--Other Matters....................................   802
            Defense Science Board task force on use of television 
              and radio as a propaganda instrument in time of 
              military conflict (sec. 1061)......................   802
            Assessment of electromagnetic spectrum reallocation 
              (sec. 1062)........................................   802
            Extension and reauthorization of Defense Production 
              Act of 1950 (sec. 1063)............................   803
            Performance of threat and risk assessments (sec. 
              1064)..............................................   803
            Chemical agents used for defensive training (sec. 
              1065)..............................................   804
            Technical and clerical amendments (sec. 1066)........   804
            Amendments to reflect name change of Committee on 
              National Security of the House of Representatives 
              to Committee on Armed Services (sec. 1067).........   804
    Legislative Provisions Not Adopted...........................   804
            Authority for payment of settlement claims...........   804
            Consolidation of various Department of the Navy trust 
              and gift funds.....................................   805
            Military Voting Rights Act of 1999...................   805
            Nondisclosure of information of the National Imagery 
              and Mapping Agency having commercial significance..   805
            Offshore entities interfering with Department of 
              Defense use of the frequency spectrum..............   805
            Repeal of requirement for two-year budget cycle for 
              the Department of Defense..........................   805
            Sense of the Senate on negotiations with indicted war 
              criminals..........................................   806
            Sense of the Senate regarding settlement of claims of 
              American servicemen's family regarding deaths 
              resulting from the accident off the coast of 
              Namibia on September 13, 1997......................   806
Title XI--Department of Defense Civilian Personnel...............   806
    Legislative Provisions Adopted...............................   806
            Accelerated implementation of voluntary early 
              retirement authority (sec. 1101)...................   806
            Increase of pay cap for nonappropriated fund senior 
              executive employees (sec. 1102)....................   806
            Restoration of leave of emergency essential employees 
              serving in a combat zone (sec. 1103)...............   807
            Extension of certain temporary authorities to provide 
              benefits for employees in connection with defense 
              work-force reductions and restructuring (sec. 1104)   807
            Leave without loss of benefits for military reserve 
              technicians on active duty in support of combat 
              operations (sec. 1105).............................   807
            Expansion of Guard-and-Reserve purposes for which 
              leave under section 6323 of title 5, United States 
              Code, may be used (sec. 1106)......................   808
            Work schedules and premium pay of service academy 
              faculty (sec. 1107)................................   808
            Salary schedules and related benefits for faculty and 
              staff of the Uniformed Services University of the 
              Health Sciences (sec. 1108)........................   808
            Exemption of defense laboratory personnel from 
              workforce management restrictions (sec. 1109)......   808
    Legislative Provisions Not Adopted...........................   809
            Deference to EEOC procedures for investigation of 
              complaints of sexual harassment made by employees..   809
            Temporary authority to provide early retirement and 
              separation incentives for certain civilian 
              employees..........................................   809
Title XII--Matters Relating to Other Nations.....................   809
    Legislative Provisions Adopted...............................   809
        Subtitle A--Matters Relating to the People's Republic of 
          China..................................................   809
            Limitation on military-to-military exchanges and 
              contacts with Chinese People's Liberation Army 
              (sec. 1201)........................................   809
            Annual report on military power of the People's 
              Republic of China (sec. 1202)......................   809
        Subtitle B--Matters Relating to the Balkans..............   810
            Department of Defense report on the conduct of 
              Operation Allied Force and associated relief 
              operations (sec. 1211).............................   810
            Sense of Congress regarding the need for vigorous 
              prosecution of war crimes, genocide, and crimes 
              against humanity in the former Republic of 
              Yugoslavia (sec. 1212).............................   810
        Subtitle C--Matters Relating to NATO and Other Allies....   811
            Legal effect of the new Strategic Concept of NATO 
              (sec. 1221)........................................   811
            Report on allied capabilities to contribute to major 
              theater wars (sec. 1222)...........................   811
            Attendance at professional military education schools 
              by military personnel of the new member nations of 
              NATO (sec. 1223)...................................   812
        Subtitle D--Other Matters................................   812
            Multinational economic embargoes against governments 
              in armed conflict with the United States (sec. 
              1231)..............................................   812
            Limitation on deployment of Armed Forces in Haiti 
              during fiscal year 2000 and congressional notice of 
              deployments to Haiti (sec. 1232)...................   812
            Report on the security situation on the Korean 
              peninsula (sec. 1233)..............................   812
            Sense of Congress regarding the continuation of 
              sanctions against Libya (sec. 1234)................   813
            Sense of Congress and report on disengaging from 
              noncritical overseas missions involving United 
              States combat forces (sec. 1235)...................   813
    Legislative Provisions Not Adopted...........................   813
            Annual reports on security in the Taiwan Strait......   813
            Goals for the conflict with the Federal Republic of 
              Yugoslavia.........................................   813
Title XIII--Cooperative Threat Reduction With States of the 
  Former Soviet Union............................................   814
    Legislative Provisions Adopted...............................   814
            Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) program (secs. 
              1301-1312).........................................   814
Title XIV--Proliferation and Export Controls.....................   816
    Legislative Provisions Adopted...............................   816
            Adherence of People's Republic of China to Missile 
              Technology Control Regime (sec. 1401)..............   816
            Annual report on transfers of militarily sensitive 
              technology to countries and entities of concern 
              (sec. 1402)........................................   816
            Resources for export license functions (sec. 1403)...   817
            Security in connection with satellite export 
              licensing (sec. 1404)..............................   817
            Reporting of technology transmitted to People's 
              Republic of China and of foreign launch security 
              violations (sec. 1405).............................   817
            Report on national security implications of exporting 
              high-performance computers to the People's Republic 
              of China (sec. 1406)...............................   818
            End-use verification for use by People's Republic of 
              China of high-performance computers (sec. 1407)....   818
            Enhanced multilateral export controls (sec. 1408)....   818
            Enhancement of activities of Defense Threat Reduction 
              Agency (sec. 1409).................................   818
            Timely notification of licensing decisions by the 
              Department of State (sec. 1410)....................   819
            Enhanced intelligence consultation on satellite 
              license applications (sec. 1411)...................   819
            Investigations of violations of export controls by 
              United States satellite manufacturers (sec. 1412)..   820
    Legislative Provisions Not Adopted...........................   821
            Procedures for review of export of controlled 
              technologies and items.............................   821
            Notice of foreign acquisition of U.S. firms in 
              national security industries.......................   821
Title XV--Arms Control and Counterproliferation Matters..........   821
    Items of Special Interest....................................   821
            International border security........................   821
    Legislative Provisions Adopted...............................   822
            Revision to limitation on retirement or dismantlement 
              of strategic nuclear delivery systems (sec. 1501)..   822
            Sense of Congress on strategic arms reductions (sec. 
              1502)..............................................   822
            Report on strategic stability under START III (sec. 
              1503)..............................................   822
            Counterproliferation Program Review Committee (sec. 
              1504)..............................................   823
            Support of United Nations-sponsored efforts to 
              inspect and monitor Iraqi weapons activities (sec. 
              1505)..............................................   823
Title XVI--National Security Space Matters.......................   823
    Legislative Provisions Adopted...............................   823
        Subtitle A--Space Technology Guide; Reports..............   823
            Space technology guide (sec. 1601)...................   823
            Report on vulnerabilities of United States space 
              assets (sec. 1602).................................   823
            Report on space launch failures (sec. 1603)..........   824
            Report on Air Force space launch facilities (sec. 
              1604)..............................................   824
        Subtitle B--Commercial Space Launch Services.............   824
            Sense of Congress regarding United States-Russian 
              cooperation in commercial space launch services 
              (sec. 1611)........................................   824
            Sense of Congress regarding United States commercial 
              space launch capacity (sec. 1612)..................   825
        Subtitle C--Commission To Assess United States National 
          Security Space Management and Organization.............   825
            Commission to assess United States national security 
              space management and organization (sec. 1621-1630).   825
Title XVII--Troops-to-Teacher Program............................   826
    Legislative Provisions Adopted...............................   826
            Troops-to-Teachers program (sec. 1701-1709)..........   826
DIVISION B--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATIONS.................   826
            Overview.............................................   826
Title XXI--Army..................................................   847
            Overview.............................................   847
    Items of Special Interest....................................   847
            Improvements to military family housing, Army........   847
    Legislative Provisions Adopted...............................   847
            Authorized Army construction and land acquisition 
              projects (sec. 2101)...............................   847
            Family housing (sec. 2102)...........................   847
            Improvements to military family housing units (sec. 
              2103)..............................................   847
            Authorization of appropriations, Army (sec. 2104)....   848
Title XXII--Navy.................................................   848
            Overview.............................................   848
    Items of Special Interest....................................   848
            Acquisition of Preposition Equipment Maintenance 
              Facilities, Blount Island, Jacksonville, Florida...   848
            Improvements to military family housing, Navy........   848
    Legislative Provisions Adopted...............................   849
            Authorized Navy construction and land acquisition 
              projects (sec. 2201)...............................   849
            Family housing (sec. 2202)...........................   849
            Improvements to military family housing units (sec. 
              2203)..............................................   849
            Authorization of appropriations, Navy (sec. 2204)....   849
            Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 
              1997 project (sec. 2205)...........................   849
            Authorization to accept electrical substation 
              improvements, Guam (sec. 2206).....................   850
    Legislative Provisions Not Adopted...........................   850
            Correction in authorized use of funds, Marine Corps 
              Combat Development Command, Quantico, Virginia.....   850
Title XXIII--Air Force...........................................   850
            Overview.............................................   850
    Items of Special Interest....................................   851
            Economic redevelopment, Homestead Air Force Base, 
              Florida............................................   851
            Improvements to military family housing, Air Force...   851
    Legislative Provisions Adopted...............................   851
            Authorized Air Force construction and land 
              acquisition projects (sec. 2301)...................   851
            Family housing (sec. 2302)...........................   851
            Improvements to military family housing units (sec. 
              2303)..............................................   852
            Authorization of appropriations, Air Force (sec. 
              2304)..............................................   852
    Legislative Provisions Not Adopted...........................   852
            Consolidation of Air Force Research Laboratory 
              Facilities at Rome Research Site, Rome, New York...   852
Title XXIV--Defense Agencies.....................................   852
            Overview.............................................   852
    Items of Special Interest....................................   853
            Armed Forces Institute of Pathology Facility, Walter 
              Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC...........   853
    Legislative Provisions Adopted...............................   853
            Authorized Defense Agencies construction and land 
              acquisition projects (sec. 2401)...................   853
            Improvements to military family housing units (sec. 
              2402)..............................................   854
            Military Housing Improvement Program (sec. 2403).....   854
            Energy conservation projects (sec. 2404).............   854
            Authorization of appropriations, Defense Agencies 
              (sec. 2405)........................................   854
            Increase in fiscal year 1997 authorization for 
              military construction projects at Pueblo Chemical 
              Activity, Colorado (sec. 2406).....................   854
            Condition on obligation of military construction 
              funds for Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug 
              Activities (sec. 2407).............................   854
Title XXV--North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment 
  Program........................................................   855
            Overview.............................................   855
    Legislative Provisions Adopted...............................   855
            Authorized NATO construction and land acquisition 
              projects (sec. 2501)...............................   855
            Authorization of appropriations, NATO (sec. 2502)....   855
Title XXVI--Guard and Reserve Forces Facilities..................   855
            Overview.............................................   855
    Legislative Provisions Adopted...............................   856
            Authorized Guard and Reserve construction and land 
              acquisition projects (sec. 2601)...................   856
            Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 
              1998 project (sec. 2602)...........................   856
Title XXVII--Expiration and Extension of Authorizations..........   856
    Legislative Provisions Adopted...............................   856
            Expiration of authorizations and amounts required to 
              be specified by law (sec. 2701)....................   856
            Extension of authorizations of certain fiscal year 
              1997 projects (sec. 2702)..........................   857
            Extension of authorizations of certain fiscal year 
              1996 projects (sec. 2703)..........................   857
            Effective date (sec. 2704)...........................   857
Title XXVIII--General Provisions.................................   857
    Legislative Provisions Adopted...............................   857
        Subtitle A--Military Construction Program and Military 
          Family Housing Changes.................................   857
            Exemption from notice and wait requirements of 
              military construction projects supported by 
              burdensharing funds undertaken for war or national 
              emergency (sec. 2801)..............................   857
            Development of Ford Island, Hawaii (sec. 2802).......   858
            Expansion of entities eligible to participate in 
              alternative authority for acquisition and 
              improvement of military housing (sec. 2803)........   859
            Restriction on authority to acquire or construct 
              ancillary supporting facilities for housing units 
              (sec. 2804)........................................   859
            Planning and design for military construction 
              projects for reserve components (sec. 2805)........   859
            Modification of limitations on reserve component 
              facility projects for certain safety projects (sec. 
              2806)..............................................   859
            Sense of Congress on using incremental funding to 
              carry out military construction projects (sec. 
              2807)..............................................   860
        Subtitle B--Real Property and Facilities Administration..   860
            Extension of authority for lease of real property for 
              special operations activities (sec. 2811)..........   860
            Enhancement of authority relating to utility 
              privatization (sec. 2812)..........................   861
            Acceptance of funds to cover administrative expenses 
              relating to certain real property transactions 
              (sec. 2813)........................................   861
            Operations of Naval Academy dairy farm (sec. 2814)...   861
            Study and report on impacts to military readiness of 
              proposed land management changes on public lands in 
              Utah (sec. 2815)...................................   861
            Designation of missile intelligence building at 
              Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, as the Richard C. Shelby 
              Center for Missile Intelligence (sec. 2816)........   862
        Subtitle C--Defense Base Closure and Realignment.........   862
            Economic development conveyance of base closure 
              property (sec. 2821)...............................   862
            Continuation of authority to use Department of 
              Defense Base Closure Account 1990 for activities 
              required to close or realign military installations 
              (sec. 2822)........................................   863
        Subtitle D--Land Conveyances.............................   864
        Part I--Army Conveyances.................................   864
            Transfer of jurisdiction, Fort Sam Houston, Texas 
              (sec. 2831)........................................   864
            Land exchange, Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois (sec. 
              2832)..............................................   864
            Land conveyance, Army Reserve Center, Bangor, Maine 
              (sec. 2833)........................................   864
            Land conveyance, Army Reserve Center, Kankakee, 
              Illinois (sec. 2834)...............................   864
            Land conveyance, Army Reserve Center, Cannon Falls, 
              Minnesota (sec. 2835)..............................   865
            Land conveyance, Army Maintenance Support Activity 
              (Marine) Number 84, Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania (sec. 
              2836)..............................................   865
            Land conveyances, Army docks and related property, 
              Alaska (sec. 2837).................................   865
            Land conveyance, Fort Huachuca, Arizona (sec. 2838)..   866
            Land conveyance, Nike Battery 80 family housing site, 
              East Hanover Township, New Jersey (sec. 2839)......   866
            Land conveyances, Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant, 
              Minnesota (sec. 2840)..............................   866
            Repair and conveyance of Red Butte Dam and Reservoir, 
              Salt Lake City, Utah (sec. 2841)...................   866
            Modification of land conveyance, Joliet Army 
              Ammunition Plant, Illinois (sec. 2842).............   867
        Part II--Navy Conveyances................................   867
            Land conveyance, Naval Weapons Industrial Reserve 
              Plant No 387, Dallas, Texas (sec. 2851)............   867
            Land conveyance, Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry 
              Point, North Carolina (sec. 2852)..................   868
            Land conveyance, Newport, Rhode Island (sec. 2853)...   868
            Land conveyance, Naval Training Center, Orlando, 
              Florida (sec. 2854)................................   868
            One-year delay in demolition of radio transmitting 
              facility towers at Naval Station, Annapolis, 
              Maryland, to facilitate transfer of towers (sec. 
              2855)..............................................   869
            Clarification of land exchange, Naval Reserve 
              Readiness Center, Portland, Maine (sec. 2856)......   869
            Revision to lease authority, Naval Air Station, 
              Meridian Mississippi (sec. 2857)...................   869
            Land conveyance, Norfolk, Virginia (sec. 2858).......   869
        Part III--Air Force Conveyances..........................   870
            Land conveyance, Newington Defense Fuel Supply Point, 
              New Hampshire (sec. 2861)..........................   870
            Land conveyance, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida 
              (sec. 2862)........................................   870
            Land conveyance, Port of Anchorage, Alaska (sec. 
              2863)..............................................   871
            Land conveyance, Forestport Test Annex, New York 
              (sec. 2864)........................................   871
            Land conveyance, McClellan Nuclear Radiation Center, 
              California (sec. 2865).............................   871
        Subtitle E--Other Matters................................   871
            Acceptance of guarantees in connection with gifts to 
              military service academies (sec. 2871).............   871
            Acquisition of State-held inholdings, East Range of 
              Fort Huachuca, Arizona (sec. 2872).................   872
            Enhancement of Pentagon renovation activities (sec. 
              2873)..............................................   872
        Subtitle F--Expansion of Arlington National Cemetary.....   872
            Expansion of Arlington National Cemetery (secs. 2881-
              2882)..............................................   872
    Legislative Provisions Not Adopted...........................   873
            Contributions for North Atlantic Treaty Organization 
              Security Investment................................   873
            Defense Chemical Demilitarization Construction 
              Account............................................   873
            Future use of Navy Annex property, Arlington, 
              Virginia...........................................   874
            Land conveyance, Fort Des Moines, Iowa...............   874
            Land conveyance, Naval and Marine Corps Reserve 
              Center, Orange County, Texas.......................   874
Title XXIX--Commission on National Military Museum...............   875
    Legislative Provisions Adopted...............................   875
            Commission on the National Military Museum (secs. 
              2901-2909).........................................   875
Title XXX--Military Land Withdrawals.............................   876
            Short title (sec. 3001)..............................   877
    Legislative Provisions Adopted...............................   877
        Subtitle A--Withdrawals Generally........................   877
            Withdrawals (sec. 3001)..............................   877
            Maps and legal descriptions (sec. 3012)..............   877
            Termination of withdrawals in Military Lands 
              Withdrawal Act of 1986 (sec. 3013).................   877
            Management of lands (sec. 3014)......................   877
            Duration of withdrawal and reservation (sec. 3015)...   877
            Extension of initial withdrawal and reservation (sec. 
              3016)..............................................   878
            Ongoing decontamination (sec. 3017)..................   878
            Delegation (sec. 3018)...............................   878
            Water rights (sec. 3019).............................   878
            Hunting, fishing, and trapping (sec. 3020)...........   878
            Mining and mineral leasing (sec. 3021)...............   878
            Use of mineral materials (sec. 3022).................   879
            Immunity of United States (sec. 3023)................   879
        Subtitle B--Withdrawals in Arizona.......................   879
            Barry M. Goldwater Range, Arizona (sec. 3031)........   879
            Military use of Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife 
              Refuge and Cabeza Prieta Wilderness (sec. 3032)....   880
            Maps and legal descriptions (sec. 3033)..............   880
            Water rights (sec. 3034).............................   880
            Hunting, fishing, and trapping (sec. 3035)...........   880
            Use of mineral materials (sec. 3036).................   880
            Immunity of United States (sec. 3037)................   881
        Subtitle C--Authorization of Appropriations..............   881
            Authorization of appropriations (sec. 3041)..........   881
Division C--Department of Energy National Security Authorizations 
  and Other Authorizations.......................................   881
Title XXXI--Department of Energy National Security Programs......   881
            Overview.............................................   881
    Items of Special Interest....................................   896
            Long-term stewardship plan...........................   896
    Legislative Provisions Adopted...............................   896
        Subtitle A--National Security Programs Authorizations....   896
            Weapons activities (sec. 3101).......................   896
            Accelerated Strategic Computing Initiative and 
              Stockpile Computing program........................   897
            Inertial Confinement Fusion..........................   897
            Technology partnerships and education................   897
            Stockpile management programs........................   898
            Tritium production...................................   898
            Defense programs campaigns...........................   899
            Defense environmental restoration and waste 
              management (sec. 3102 )............................   899
            Defense facility closure projects....................   899
            Post-2006 completion.................................   900
            Technology development...............................   900
            Program direction....................................   900
            Columbia River Corridor Initiative...................   900
            Other defense activities (sec. 3103).................   900
            Nonproliferation and national security...............   901
            Arms control.........................................   901
            Security clearances..................................   901
            Fissile materials and control disposition............   901
            International nuclear safety.........................   901
            Worker and community transition......................   902
            Environment, safety and health defense...............   902
            Counterintelligence..................................   902
            Intelligence.........................................   902
            Defense nuclear waste disposal (sec. 3104)...........   902
            Defense environmental management privatization (sec. 
              3105)..............................................   902
        Subtitle B--Recurring General Provisions.................   903
            Reprogramming (sec. 3121)............................   903
            Limits on general plant projects (sec. 3122).........   903
            Limits on construction projects (sec. 3123)..........   904
            Fund transfer authority (sec. 3124)..................   904
            Authority for conceptual and construction design 
              (sec. 3125)........................................   904
            Authority for emergency planning, design, and 
              construction activities (sec. 3126)................   904
            Funds available for all national security programs of 
              the Department of Energy (sec. 3127)...............   905
            Availability of funds (sec. 3128)....................   905
            Transfers of defense environmental management funds 
              (sec. 3129)........................................   905
        Subtitle C--Program Authorizations, Restrictions, and 
          Limitations............................................   905
            Prohibition on use of funds for certain activities 
              under Formerly Utilized Site Remedial Action 
              Program (sec. 3131)................................   905
            Continuation of processing, treatment, and 
              disposition of legacy nuclear materials (sec. 3132)   906
            Nuclear weapons stockpile life extension program 
              (sec. 3133)........................................   906
            Procedures for meeting tritium production 
              requirements (sec. 3134)...........................   906
            Independent cost estimate of accelerator production 
              of tritium (sec. 3135).............................   907
            Nonproliferation initiatives and activities (sec. 
              3136)..............................................   907
            Support of theater ballistic missile defense 
              activities of the Department of Defense (sec. 3137)   908
        Subtitle D--Matters Relating to Safeguards, Security, and 
          Counterintelligence....................................   909
            Short title (sec. 3141)..............................   909
            Commission on Safeguards, Security, and 
              Counterintelligence at Department of Energy 
              Facilities (sec. 3142).............................   909
            Background investigations of certain personnel at 
              Department of Energy facilities (sec. 3143)........   910
            Conduct of security clearances (sec. 3144)...........   910
            Protection of classified information during 
              laboratory-to-laboratory exchanges (sec. 3145).....   911
            Restrictions on access to national laboratories by 
              foreign visitors from sensitive countries (sec. 
              3146)..............................................   911
            Department of Energy regulations relating to the 
              safeguarding and security of restricted data (sec. 
              3147)..............................................   913
            Increased penalties for misuse of Restricted Data 
              (sec. 3148)........................................   914
            Supplement to plan for declassification of restricted 
              data and formerly restricted data (sec. 3149)......   914
            Notice to congressional committees of certain 
              security and counterintelligence failures within 
              nuclear energy defense programs (sec. 3150)........   914
            Annual report by the President on espionage by the 
              Peoples Republic of China (sec. 3151)..............   915
            Report on counterintelligence and security practices 
              at national laboratories (sec. 3152)...............   915
            Report on security vulnerabilities of national 
              laboratory computers (sec. 3153)...................   916
            Department of Energy counterintelligence polygraph 
              program (sec. 3154)................................   916
            Definition of national laboratory and nuclear weapons 
              production facility (sec. 3155)....................   917
            Definition of Restricted Data (sec. 3156)............   917
        Subtitle E--Matters Relating to Personnel................   917
            Extension of authority of Department of Energy to pay 
              voluntary separation incentive payments (sec. 3161)   917
            Fellowship program for development of skills critical 
              to the Department of Energy nuclear weapons complex 
              (sec. 3162)........................................   918
            Maintenance of nuclear weapons expertise in the 
              Department of Defense and Department of Energy 
              (sec. 3163)........................................   919
            Whistleblower protection program (sec. 3164).........   919
        Subtitle F--Other Matters................................   920
            Requirement for plan to improve reprogramming 
              processes (sec. 3171)..............................   920
            Integrated fissile materials management plan (sec. 
              3172)..............................................   920
            Identification in budget materials of amounts for 
              declassification activities and limitation on 
              expenditures for such activities (sec. 3173).......   921
            Sense of Congress regarding technology transfer 
              coordination for Department of Energy national 
              laboratories (sec. 3174)...........................   921
            Pilot program for project management oversight 
              regarding Department of Energy construction 
              projects (sec. 3175)...............................   922
            Pilot program of Department of Energy to authorize 
              use of prior year unobligated balances for 
              accelerated site cleanup at Rocky Flats 
              Environmental Technology Site, Colorado (sec. 3176)   923
            Proposed schedule for shipments of waste from the 
              Rocky Flats Environmental Technology Site, 
              Colorado, to the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant, New 
              Mexico (sec. 3177).................................   923
            Comptroller General report on closure of Rocky Flats 
              Environmental Technology Site, Colorado (sec. 3178)   923
            Extension of review of Waste Isolation Pilot Plant, 
              New Mexico (sec. 3179).............................   924
    Legislative Provisions Not Adopted...........................   924
            Civil monetary penalties for violations of Department 
              of Energy regulations relating to the safeguarding 
              and securing of restricted data....................   924
            Commission on Nuclear Weapons Management.............   925
            Department of Energy counterintelligence cyber 
              security program...................................   925
            Department of Energy polygraph examinations..........   925
            Investigation and remediation of alleged reprisals 
              for disclosure of certain information to Congress..   925
            Modification of laboratory-directed research and 
              development to provide funds for theater ballistic 
              missile defense....................................   926
            Report on whether the Department of Energy should 
              continue to maintain nuclear weapons responsibility   926
Title XXXII--National Nuclear Security Administration............   927
            Short Title (sec. 3201)..............................   927
            Under Secretary for Nuclear Security of Department of 
              Energy (sec. 3202).................................   928
            Establishment of policy for National Nuclear Security 
              Administration (sec. 3203).........................   928
            Organization of Department of Energy 
              counterintelligence and intelligence programs and 
              activities (sec. 3204).............................   928
        Subtitle A--Establishment and Organization...............   928
            Establishment and mission (sec. 3211)................   928
            Administrator for Nuclear Security (sec. 3212).......   929
            Status of Administration and contractor personnel 
              within Department of Energy (sec. 3213)............   929
            Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs (sec. 3214)   929
            Deputy Administrator for Defense Nuclear 
              Nonproliferation (sec. 3215).......................   930
            Deputy Administrator for Naval Reactors (sec. 3216)..   930
            General Counsel (sec. 3217)..........................   930
            Staff of Administration (sec. 3218)..................   930
        Subtitle B--Matters Relating to Security.................   930
            Protection of national security information (sec. 
              3231)..............................................   930
            Office of Defense Nuclear Counterintelligence and 
              Office of Defense Nuclear Security (sec. 3232).....   930
            Counterintelligence programs (sec. 3233).............   931
            Procedures relating to access by individuals to 
              classified areas and information of Administration 
              (sec. 3234)........................................   932
            Government access to information on Administration 
              computers (sec. 3235)..............................   932
            Congressional oversight of special access programs 
              (sec. 3236)........................................   933
        Subtitle C--Matters Relating to Personnel................   933
            Authority to establish certain scientific, 
              engineering, and technical positions (sec. 3241)...   933
            Voluntary early retirement authority (sec. 3242).....   933
            Severance pay (sec. 3243)............................   933
            Continued coverage of health care benefits (sec. 
              3244)..............................................   933
        Subtitle D--Budget and Financial Management..............   933
            Separate treatment in budget (sec. 3251).............   933
            Planning, programming, and budgeting process (sec. 
              3252)..............................................   934
            Future-years nuclear security program (sec. 3253)....   934
        Subtitle E--Miscellaneous Provisions.....................   935
            Environmental protection, safety, and health 
              requirements (sec. 3261)...........................   935
            Compliance with federal acquisition regulation (sec. 
              3262)..............................................   935
            Sharing of technology with Department of Defense 
              (sec. 3263)........................................   935
            Use of capabilities of national security laboratories 
              by entities outside administration (sec. 3264).....   935
        Subtitle F--Definitions..................................   935
            Definitions (sec. 3281)..............................   935
        Subtitle G--Amendatory Provisions, Transition Provisions, 
          and Effective Dates....................................   935
            Functions transferred (sec. 3291)....................   935
            Transfer of funds and employees (sec. 3292)..........   935
            Pay levels (sec. 3293)...............................   936
            Conforming amendments (sec. 3294)....................   936
            Transition provisions (sec. 3295)....................   936
            Applicability of pre-existing laws and regulations 
              (sec. 3296)........................................   936
            Report containing implementation plan of Secretary of 
              Energy (sec. 3297).................................   936
            Classification in United States Code (sec. 3298).....   936
            Effective dates (sec. 3299)..........................   936
Title XXXIII--Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board............   937
        Legislative Provisions Adopted...........................   937
            Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (sec. 3301)..   937
Title XXXIV--National Defense Stockpile..........................   937
        Legislative Provisions Adopted...........................   937
            Authorized uses of stockpile funds (sec. 3401).......   937
            Disposal of certain materials in National Defense 
              Stockpile (sec. 3402)..............................   937
            Limitations on previous authority for disposal of 
              stockpile materials (sec. 3403)....................   937
        Legislative Provisions Not Adopted.......................   937
            Definitions..........................................   937
Title XXXV--Panama Canal Commission..............................   938
        Legislative Provisions Adopted...........................   938
            Short title (sec. 3501)..............................   938
            Authorization of expenditures (sec. 3502)............   938
            Purchase of vehicles (sec. 3503).....................   938
            Office of Transition Administration (sec. 3504)......   938
            Expenditures only in accordance with treaties (sec. 
              3505)..............................................   939
Title XXXVI--Maritime Administration.............................   939
        Legislative Provisions Adopted...........................   939
            Short title (sec. 3601)..............................   939
            Authorization of appropriations for fiscal year 2000 
              (sec. 3602)........................................   939
            Extension of war risk insurance authority (sec. 3603)   939
            Ownership of the Jeremiah O'Brien (sec. 3604)........   939
        Legislative Provisions Not Adopted.......................   939
            Amendments to title XI of the Merchant Marine Act, 
              1936...............................................   939

106th Congress                                                   Report
                        HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
 1st Session                                                    106-301

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        NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000

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   August 6 (legislative day, August 5), 1999.--Ordered to be printed

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 Mr. Spence, from the committee of conference, submitted the following

                           CONFERENCE REPORT

                         [To accompany S. 1059]

      The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of 
the two Houses on the amendment of the House to the bill (S. 
1059), to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2000 for 
military activities of the Department of Defense, for military 
construction, and for defense activities of the Department of 
Energy, to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year 
for the Armed Forces, and for other purposes, having met, after 
full and free conference, have agreed to recommend and do 
recommend to their respective Houses as follows:
      That the Senate recede from its disagreement to the 
amendment of the House and agreed to the same with an amendment 
as follows:
      In lieu of the matter proposed to be inserted by the 
House amendment, insert the following:

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000''.

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

    (a) Divisions.--This Act is organized into three divisions 
as follows:
            (1) Division A--Department of Defense 
        Authorizations.
            (2) Division B--Military Construction 
        Authorizations.
            (3) Division C--Department of Energy National 
        Security Authorizations and Other Authorizations.
    (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act 
is as follows:
Sec. 1. Short title.
Sec. 2. Organization of Act into divisions; table of contents.
Sec. 3. Congressional defense committees defined.

            DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS

                          TITLE I--PROCUREMENT

               Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations

Sec. 101. Army.
Sec. 102. Navy and Marine Corps.
Sec. 103. Air Force.
Sec. 104. Defense-wide activities.
Sec. 105. Reserve components.
Sec. 106. Defense Inspector General.
Sec. 107. Chemical demilitarization program.
Sec. 108. Defense health programs.

                        Subtitle B--Army Programs

Sec. 111. Multiyear procurement authority for certain Army programs.
Sec. 112. Procurement requirements for the Family of Medium Tactical 
          Vehicles.
Sec. 113. Army aviation modernization.
Sec. 114. Multiple Launch Rocket System.
Sec. 115. Extension of pilot program on sales of manufactured articles 
          and services of certain Army industrial facilities without 
          regard to availability from domestic sources.
Sec. 116. Extension of authority to carry out Armament Retooling and 
          Manufacturing Support Initiative.

                        Subtitle C--Navy Programs

Sec. 121. F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft program.
Sec. 122. Arleigh Burke class destroyer program.
Sec. 123. Repeal of requirement for annual report from shipbuilders 
          under certain nuclear attack submarine programs.
Sec. 124. LHD-8 amphibious assault ship program.
Sec. 125. D-5 missile program.

                     Subtitle D--Air Force Programs

Sec. 131. F-22 aircraft program.
Sec. 132. Replacement options for conventional air-launched cruise 
          missile.
Sec. 133. Procurement of firefighting equipment for the Air National 
          Guard and the Air Force Reserve.
Sec. 134. F-16 tactical manned reconnaisance aircraft.

           Subtitle E--Chemical Stockpile Destruction Program

Sec. 141. Destruction of existing stockpile of lethal chemical agents 
          and munitions.
Sec. 142. Comptroller General report on anticipated effects of proposed 
          changes in operation of storage sites for lethal chemical 
          agents and munitions.

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

               Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations

Sec. 201. Authorization of appropriations.
Sec. 202. Amount for basic and applied research.

     Subtitle B--Program Requirements, Restrictions, and Limitations

Sec. 211. Collaborative program to evaluate and demonstrate advanced 
          technologies for advanced capability combat vehicles.
Sec. 212. Sense of Congress regarding defense science and technology 
          program.
Sec. 213. Micro-satellite technology development program.
Sec. 214. Space control technology.
Sec. 215. Space maneuver vehicle program.
Sec. 216. Manufacturing technology program.
Sec. 217. Revision to limitations on high altitude endurance unmanned 
          vehicle program.

                  Subtitle C--Ballistic Missile Defense

Sec. 231. Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) low program.
Sec. 232. Theater missile defense upper tier acquisition strategy.
Sec. 233. Acquisition strategy for Theater High-Altitude Area Defense 
          (THAAD) system.
Sec. 234. Space-based laser program.
Sec. 235. Criteria for progression of airborne laser program.
Sec. 236. Sense of Congress regarding ballistic missile defense 
          technology funding.
Sec. 237. Report on national missile defense.

Subtitle D--Research and Development for Long-Term Military Capabilities

Sec. 241. Quadrennial report on emerging operational concepts.
Sec. 242. Technology area review and assessment.
Sec. 243. Report by Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, 
          Technology, and Logistics.
Sec. 244. DARPA program for award of competitive prizes to encourage 
          development of advanced technologies.
Sec. 245. Additional pilot program for revitalizing Department of 
          Defense laboratories.

                        Subtitle E--Other Matters

Sec. 251. Development of Department of Defense laser master plan and 
          execution of solid state laser program.
Sec. 252. Report on Air Force distributed mission training.

                  TITLE III--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

               Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations

Sec. 301. Operation and maintenance funding.
Sec. 302. Working capital funds.
Sec. 303. Armed Forces Retirement Home.
Sec. 304. Transfer from National Defense Stockpile Transaction Fund.
Sec. 305. Transfer to Defense Working Capital Funds to support Defense 
          Commissary Agency.

     Subtitle B--Program Requirements, Restrictions, and Limitations

Sec. 311. Armed Forces Emergency Services.
Sec. 312. Replacement of nonsecure tactical radios of the 82nd Airborne 
          Division.
Sec. 313. Large medium-speed roll-on/roll-off (LMSR) program.
Sec. 314. Contributions for Spirit of Hope endowment fund of United 
          Service Organizations, Incorporated.

                  Subtitle C--Environmental Provisions

Sec. 321. Extension of limitation on payment of fines and penalties 
          using funds in environmental restoration accounts.
Sec. 322. Modification of requirements for annual reports on 
          environmental compliance activities.
Sec. 323. Defense environmental technology program and investment 
          control process for environmental technologies.
Sec. 324. Modification of membership of Strategic Environmental Research 
          and Development Program Council.
Sec. 325. Extension of pilot program for sale of air pollution emission 
          reduction incentives.
Sec. 326. Reimbursement for certain costs in connection with Fresno Drum 
          Superfund Site, Fresno, California.
Sec. 327. Payment of stipulated penalties assessed under CERCLA in 
          connection with F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming.
Sec. 328. Remediation of asbestos and lead-based paint.
Sec. 329. Release of information to foreign countries regarding any 
          environmental contamination at former United States military 
          installations in those countries.
Sec. 330. Toussaint River ordnance mitigation study.

                   Subtitle D--Depot-Level Activities

Sec. 331. Sales of articles and services of defense industrial 
          facilities to purchasers outside the Department of Defense.
Sec. 332. Contracting authority for defense working capital funded 
          industrial facilities.
Sec. 333. Annual reports on expenditures for performance of depot-level 
          maintenance and repair workloads by public and private 
          sectors.
Sec. 334. Applicability of competition requirement in contracting out 
          workloads performed by depot-level activities of Department of 
          Defense.
Sec. 335. Treatment of public sector winning bidders for contracts for 
          performance of depot-level maintenance and repair workloads 
          formerly performed at certain military installations.
Sec. 336. Additional matters to be reported before prime vendor contract 
          for depot-level maintenance and repair is entered into.

     Subtitle E--Performance of Functions by Private-Sector Sources

Sec. 341. Reduced threshold for consideration of effect on local 
          community of changing defense functions to private sector 
          performance.
Sec. 342. Congressional notification of A-76 cost comparison waivers.
Sec. 343. Report on use of employees of non-Federal entities to provide 
          services to Department of Defense.
Sec. 344. Evaluation of total system performance responsibility program.
Sec. 345. Sense of Congress regarding process for modernization of Army 
          computer services.

                Subtitle F--Defense Dependents Education

Sec. 351. Assistance to local educational agencies that benefit 
          dependents of members of the Armed Forces and Department of 
          Defense civilian employees.
Sec. 352. Unified school boards for all Department of Defense Domestic 
          Dependent Schools in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and Guam.
Sec. 353. Continuation of enrollment at Department of Defense domestic 
          dependent elementary and secondary schools.
Sec. 354. Technical amendments to Defense Dependents' Education Act of 
          1978.

                  Subtitle G--Military Readiness Issues

Sec. 361. Independent study of military readiness reporting system.
Sec. 362. Independent study of Department of Defense secondary inventory 
          and parts shortages.
Sec. 363. Report on inventory and control of military equipment.
Sec. 364. Comptroller General study of adequacy of Department 
          restructured sustainment and reengineered logistics product 
          support practices.
Sec. 365. Comptroller General review of real property maintenance and 
          its effect on readiness.
Sec. 366. Establishment of logistics standards for sustained military 
          operations.

                Subtitle H--Information Technology Issues

Sec. 371. Discretionary authority to install telecommunication equipment 
          for persons performing voluntary services.
Sec. 372. Authority for disbursing officers to support use of automated 
          teller machines on naval vessels for financial transactions.
Sec. 373. Use of Smart Card technology in the Department of Defense.
Sec. 374. Report on defense use of Smart Card as PKI authentication 
          device carrier.

                        Subtitle I--Other Matters

Sec. 381. Authority to lend or donate obsolete or condemned rifles for 
          funeral and other ceremonies.
Sec. 382. Extension of warranty claims recovery pilot program.
Sec. 383. Preservation of historic buildings and grounds at United 
          States Soldiers' and Airmen's Home, District of Columbia.
Sec. 384. Clarification of land conveyance authority, United States 
          Soldiers' and Airmen's Home.
Sec. 385. Treatment of Alaska, Hawaii, and Guam in defense household 
          goods moving programs.

               TITLE IV--MILITARY PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATIONS

                        Subtitle A--Active Forces

Sec. 401. End strengths for active forces.
Sec. 402. Revision in permanent end strength minimum levels.

                       Subtitle B--Reserve Forces

Sec. 411. End strengths for Selected Reserve.
Sec. 412. End strengths for Reserves on active duty in support of the 
          Reserves.
Sec. 413. End strengths for military technicians (dual status).
Sec. 414. Increase in numbers of members in certain grades authorized to 
          be on active duty in support of the Reserves.
Sec. 415. Selected Reserve end strength flexibility.

               Subtitle C--Authorization of Appropriations

Sec. 421. Authorization of appropriations for military personnel.

                   TITLE V--MILITARY PERSONNEL POLICY

                  Subtitle A--Officer Personnel Policy

Sec. 501. Temporary authority for recall of retired aviators.
Sec. 502. Increase in maximum number of officers authorized to be on 
          active-duty list in frocked grades of brigadier general and 
          rear admiral (lower half).
Sec. 503. Reserve officers requesting or otherwise causing nonselection 
          for promotion.
Sec. 504. Minimum grade of officers eligible to serve on boards of 
          inquiry.
Sec. 505. Minimum selection of warrant officers for promotion from below 
          the promotion zone.
Sec. 506. Increase in threshold period of active duty for applicability 
          of restriction on holding of civil office by retired regular 
          officers and reserve officers.
Sec. 507. Exemption of retiree council members from recalled retiree 
          limits.
Sec. 508. Technical amendments relating to joint duty assignments.
Sec. 509. Three-year extension of requirement for competition for joint 
          4-star officer positions.

             Subtitle B--Reserve Component Personnel Policy

Sec. 511. Continuation of officers on reserve active-status list to 
          complete disciplinary action.
Sec. 512. Authority to order reserve component members to active duty to 
          complete a medical evaluation.
Sec. 513. Exclusion of reserve officers on educational delay from 
          eligibility for consideration for promotion.
Sec. 514. Extension of period for retention of reserve component majors 
          and lieutenant commanders who twice fail of selection for 
          promotion.
Sec. 515. Computation of years of service exclusion.
Sec. 516. Retention of reserve component chaplains until age 67.
Sec. 517. Expansion and codification of authority for space-required 
          travel on military aircraft for reserves performing inactive-
          duty training outside the continental United States.

                     Subtile C--Military Technicians

Sec. 521. Revision to military technician (dual status) law.
Sec. 522. Civil service retirement of technicians.
Sec. 523. Revision to non-dual status technicians statute.
Sec. 524. Revision to authorities relating to National Guard 
          technicians.
Sec. 525. Effective date.
Sec. 526. Secretary of Defense review of Army technician costing 
          process.
Sec. 527. Fiscal year 2000 limitation on number of non-dual status 
          technicians.

                      Subtitle D--Service Academies

Sec. 531. Strength limitations at the service academies.
Sec. 532. Superintendents of the service academies.
Sec. 533. Dean of Academic Board, United States Military Academy and 
          Dean of the Faculty, United States Air Force Academy.
Sec. 534. Waiver of reimbursement of expenses for instruction at service 
          academies of persons from foreign countries.
Sec. 535. Expansion of foreign exchange programs of the service 
          academies.

                   Subtitle E--Education and Training

Sec. 541. Establishment of a Department of Defense international student 
          program at the senior military colleges.
Sec. 542. Authority for Army War College to award degree of master of 
          strategic studies.
Sec. 543. Authority for Air University to confer graduate-level degrees.
Sec. 544. Reserve credit for participation in health professions 
          scholarship and financial assistance program.
Sec. 545. Permanent authority for ROTC scholarships for graduate 
          students.
Sec. 546. Increase in monthly subsistence allowance for Senior ROTC 
          cadets selected for advanced training.
Sec. 547. Contingent funding increase for Junior ROTC program.
Sec. 548. Change from annual to biennial reporting under the reserve 
          component Montgomery GI bill.
Sec. 549. Recodification and consolidation of statutes denying Federal 
          grants and contracts by certain departments and agencies to 
          institutions of higher education that prohibit senior ROTC 
          units or military recruiting on campus.
Sec. 550. Accrual funding for Coast Guard Montgomery GI bill 
          liabilities.

                Subtitle F--Reserve Component Management

Sec. 551. Financial assistance program for pursuit of degrees by officer 
          candidates in Marine Corps Platoon Leaders Class program.
Sec. 552. Options to improve recruiting for the Army Reserve.
Sec. 553. Joint duty assignments for reserve component general and flag 
          officers.
Sec. 554. Grade of chiefs of reserve components and additional general 
          officers at the National Guard Bureau.
Sec. 555. Duties of Reserves on active duty in support of the Reserves.
Sec. 556. Repeal of limitation on number of Reserves on full-time active 
          duty in support of preparedness for responses to emergencies 
          involving weapons of mass destruction.
Sec. 557. Establishment of Office of the Coast Guard Reserve.
Sec. 558. Report on use of National Guard facilities and infrastructure 
          for support of provision of services to veterans.

           Subtitle G--Decorations, Awards, and Commendations

Sec. 561. Waiver of time limitations for award of certain decorations to 
          certain persons.
Sec. 562. Authority for award of Medal of Honor to Alfred Rascon for 
          valor during the Vietnam conflict.
Sec. 563. Elimination of current backlog of requests for replacement of 
          military decorations.
Sec. 564. Retroactive award of Navy Combat Action Ribbon.
Sec. 565. Sense of Congress concerning Presidential unit citation for 
          crew of the U.S.S. Indianapolis.

               Subtitle H--Matters Relating to Recruiting

Sec. 571. Access to secondary school students for military recruiting 
          purposes.
Sec. 572. Increased authority to extend delayed entry period for 
          enlistments of persons with no prior military service.
Sec. 573. Army College First pilot program.
Sec. 574. Use of recruiting materials for public relations purposes.

             Subtitle I--Matters Relating to Missing Persons

Sec. 575. Nondisclosure of debriefing information on certain missing 
          persons previously returned to United States control.
Sec. 576. Recovery and identification of remains of certain World War II 
          servicemen lost in Pacific Theater of Operations.

                        Subtitle J--Other Matters

Sec. 577. Authority for special courts-martial to impose sentences to 
          confinement and forfeitures of pay of up to one year.
Sec. 578. Funeral honors details for funerals of veterans.
Sec. 579. Purpose and funding limitations for National Guard Challenge 
          program.
Sec. 580. Department of Defense Starbase program.
Sec. 581. Survey of members leaving military service on attitudes toward 
          military service.
Sec. 582. Service review agencies covered by professional staffing 
          requirement.
Sec. 583. Participation of members in management of organizations abroad 
          that promote international understanding.
Sec. 584. Support for expanded child care services and youth program 
          services for dependents.
Sec. 585. Report and regulations on Department of Defense policies on 
          protecting the confidentiality of communications with 
          professionals providing therapeutic or related services 
          regarding sexual or domestic abuse.
Sec. 586. Members under burdensome personnel tempo.

                      Subtitle K--Domestic Violence

Sec. 591. Defense task force on domestic violence.
Sec. 592. Incentive program for improving responses to domestic violence 
          involving members of the Armed Forces and military family 
          members.
Sec. 593. Uniform Department of Defense policies for responses to 
          domestic violence.
Sec. 594. Central Department of Defense database on domestic violence 
          incidents.

           TITLE VI--COMPENSATION AND OTHER PERSONNEL BENEFITS

                     Subtitle A--Pay and Allowances

Sec. 601. Fiscal year 2000 increase in military basic pay and reform of 
          basic pay rates.
Sec. 602. Pay increases for fiscal years 2001 through 2006.
Sec. 603. Additional amount available for fiscal year 2000 increase in 
          basic allowance for housing inside the United States.

           Subtitle B--Bonuses and Special and Incentive Pays

Sec. 611. Extension of certain bonuses and special pay authorities for 
          reserve forces.
Sec. 612. Extension of certain bonuses and special pay authorities for 
          nurse officer candidates, registered nurses, and nurse 
          anesthetists.
Sec. 613. Extension of authorities relating to payment of other bonuses 
          and special pays.
Sec. 614. Amount of aviation career incentive pay for air battle 
          managers.
Sec. 615. Expansion of authority to provide special pay to aviation 
          career officers extending period of active duty.
Sec. 616. Additional special pay for board certified veterinarians in 
          the Armed Forces and Public Health Service.
Sec. 617. Diving duty special pay.
Sec. 618. Reenlistment bonus.
Sec. 619. Enlistment bonus.
Sec. 620. Selected Reserve enlistment bonus.
Sec. 621. Special pay for members of the Coast Guard Reserve assigned to 
          high priority units of the Selected Reserve.
Sec. 622. Reduced minimum period of enlistment in Army in critical skill 
          for eligibility for enlistment bonus.
Sec. 623. Eligibility for reserve component prior service enlistment 
          bonus upon attaining a critical skill.
Sec. 624. Increase in special pay and bonuses for nuclear-qualified 
          officers.
Sec. 625. Increase in maximum monthly rate authorized for foreign 
          language proficiency pay.
Sec. 626. Authorization of retention bonus for special warfare officers 
          extending periods of active duty.
Sec. 627. Authorization of surface warfare officer continuation pay.
Sec. 628. Authorization of career enlisted flyer incentive pay.
Sec. 629. Authorization of judge advocate continuation pay.

            Subtitle C--Travel and Transportation Allowances

Sec. 631. Provision of lodging in kind for Reservists performing 
          training duty and not otherwise entitled to travel and 
          transportation allowances.
Sec. 632. Payment of temporary lodging expenses for members making their 
          first permanent change of station.
Sec. 633. Destination airport for emergency leave travel to continental 
          United States.

                     Subtitle D--Retired Pay Reform

Sec. 641. Redux retired pay system applicable only to members electing 
          new 15-year career status bonus.
Sec. 642. Authorization of 15-year career status bonus.
Sec. 643. Conforming amendments.
Sec. 644. Effective date.

  Subtitle E--Other Matters Relating to Military Retirees and Survivors

Sec. 651. Repeal of reduction in retired pay for military retirees 
          employed in civilian positions.
Sec. 652. Presentation of United States flag to retiring members of the 
          uniformed services not previously covered.
Sec. 653. Disability retirement or separation for certain members with 
          pre-existing conditions.
Sec. 654. Credit toward paid-up SBP coverage for months covered by make-
          up premium paid by persons electing SBP coverage during 
          special open enrollment period.
Sec. 655. Paid-up coverage under Retired Serviceman's Family Protection 
          Plan.
Sec. 656. Extension of authority for payment of annuities to certain 
          military surviving spouses.
Sec. 657. Effectuation of intended SBP annuity for former spouse when 
          not elected by reason of untimely death of retiree.
Sec. 658. Special compensation for severely disabled uniformed services 
          retirees.

    Subtitle F--Eligibility to Participate in the Thrift Savings Plan

Sec. 661. Participation in thrift savings plan.
Sec. 662. Special retention initiative.
Sec. 663. Effective date.

                        Subtitle G--Other Matters

Sec. 671. Payment for unused leave in conjunction with a reenlistment.
Sec. 672. Clarification of per diem eligibility for military technicians 
          (dual status) serving on active duty without pay outside the 
          United States.
Sec. 673. Annual report on effects of initiatives on recruitment and 
          retention.
Sec. 674. Overseas special supplemental food program.
Sec. 675. Tuition assistance for members deployed in a contingency 
          operation.
Sec. 676. Administration of Selected Reserve education loan repayment 
          program for Coast Guard Reserve.
Sec. 677. Sense of Congress regarding treatment under Internal Revenue 
          Code of members receiving hostile fire or imminent danger 
          special pay during contingency operations.

                    TITLE VII--HEALTH CARE PROVISIONS

                    Subtitle A--Health Care Services

Sec. 701. Pharmacy benefits program.
Sec. 702. Provision of chiropractic health care.
Sec. 703. Provision of domiciliary and custodial care for certain 
          CHAMPUS beneficiaries.
Sec. 704. Enhancement of dental benefits for retirees.
Sec. 705. Medical and dental care for certain members incurring injuries 
          on inactive-duty training.
Sec. 706. Health care at former uniformed services treatment facilities 
          for active duty members stationed at certain remote locations.
Sec. 707. Open enrollment demonstration program.

                       Subtitle B--TRICARE Program

Sec. 711. Expansion and revision of authority for dental programs for 
          dependents and reserves.
Sec. 712. Improvement of access to health care under the TRICARE 
          program.
Sec. 713. Improvements to claims processing under the TRICARE program.
Sec. 714. Authority to waive certain TRICARE deductibles.
Sec. 715. TRICARE beneficiary counseling and assistance coordinators.
Sec. 716. Improvement of TRICARE management; improvements to third-party 
          payer collection program.
Sec. 717. Comparative report on health care coverage under the TRICARE 
          program.

                        Subtitle C--Other Matters

Sec. 721. Forensic pathology investigations by Armed Forces Medical 
          Examiner.
Sec. 722. Best value contracting.
Sec. 723. Health care quality information and technology enhancement.
Sec. 724. Joint telemedicine and telepharmacy demonstration projects by 
          the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs.
Sec. 725. Program-year stability in health care benefits.
Sec. 726. Study on joint operations for the Defense Health Program.
Sec. 727. Trauma training center.
Sec. 728. Sense of Congress regarding automatic enrollment of medicare-
          eligible beneficiaries in the TRICARE Senior Prime 
          demonstration project.

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

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

Sec. 801. Authority to carry out certain prototype projects.
Sec. 802. Streamlined applicability of cost accounting standards.
Sec. 803. Sale, exchange, and waiver authority for coal and coke.
Sec. 804. Guidance on use of task order and delivery order contracts.
Sec. 805. Clarification of definition of commercial items with respect 
          to associated services.
Sec. 806. Use of special simplified procedures for purchases of 
          commercial items in excess of the simplified acquisition 
          threshold.
Sec. 807. Repeal of termination of provision of credit towards 
          subcontracting goals for purchases benefiting severely 
          handicapped persons.
Sec. 808. Contract goal for small disadvantaged businesses and certain 
          institutions of higher education.
Sec. 809. Required reports for certain multiyear contracts.

                        Subtitle B--Other Matters

Sec. 811. Mentor-Protege Program improvements.
Sec. 812. Program to increase business innovation in defense acquisition 
          programs.
Sec. 813. Incentives to produce innovative new technologies.
Sec. 814. Pilot program for commercial services.
Sec. 815. Expansion of applicability of requirement to make certain 
          procurements from small arms production industrial base.
Sec. 816. Compliance with existing law regarding purchases of equipment 
          and products.
Sec. 817. Extension of test program for negotiation of comprehensive 
          small business subcontracting plans.
Sec. 818. Extension of interim reporting rule for certain procurements 
          less than $100,000.
Sec. 819. Inspector General review of compliance with Buy American Act 
          in purchases of strength training equipment.
Sec. 820. Report on options for accelerated acquisition of precision 
          munitions.
Sec. 821. Technical amendment to prohibition on release of contractor 
          proposals under the Freedom of Information Act.

       TITLE IX--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT

          Subtitle A--Department of Defense Strategic Planning

Sec. 901. Permanent requirement for Quadrennial Defense Review.
Sec. 902. Minimum interval for updating and revising Department of 
          Defense strategic plan.

             Subtitle B--Department of Defense Organization

Sec. 911. Responsibility for logistics and sustainment functions of the 
          Department of Defense.
Sec. 912. Enhancement of technology security program of Department of 
          Defense.
Sec. 913. Efficient utilization of defense laboratories.
Sec. 914. Center for the Study of Chinese Military Affairs.
Sec. 915. Authority for acceptance by Asia-Pacific Center for Security 
          Studies of foreign gifts and donations.

                    Subtitle C--Personnel Management

Sec. 921. Revisions to limitations on number of personnel assigned to 
          major Department of Defense headquarters activities.
Sec. 922. Defense acquisition workforce reductions.
Sec. 923. Monitoring and reporting requirements regarding operations 
          tempo and personnel tempo.
Sec. 924. Administration of defense reform initiative enterprise program 
          for military manpower and personnel information.
Sec. 925. Payment of tuition for education and training of members in 
          defense acquisition workforce.

                        Subtitle D--Other Matters

Sec. 931. Additional matters for annual reports on joint warfighting 
          experimentation.
Sec. 932. Oversight of Department of Defense activities to combat 
          terrorism.
Sec. 933. Responsibilities and accountability for certain financial 
          management functions.
Sec. 934. Management of Civil Air Patrol.

                       TITLE X--GENERAL PROVISIONS

                      Subtitle A--Financial Matters

Sec. 1001. Transfer authority.
Sec. 1002. Incorporation of classified annex.
Sec. 1003. Authorization of emergency supplemental appropriations for 
          fiscal year 1999.
Sec. 1004. Supplemental appropriations request for operations in 
          Yugoslavia.
Sec. 1005. United States contribution to NATO common-funded budgets in 
          fiscal year 2000.
Sec. 1006. Limitation on funds for Bosnia peacekeeping operations for 
          fiscal year 2000.
Sec. 1007. Second biennial financial management improvement plan.
Sec. 1008. Waiver authority for requirement that electronic transfer of 
          funds be used for Department of Defense payments.
Sec. 1009. Single payment date for invoice for various subsistence 
          items.
Sec. 1010. Payment of foreign licensing fees out of proceeds of sale of 
          maps, charts, and navigational books.

                 Subtitle B--Naval Vessels and Shipyards

Sec. 1011. Revision to congressional notice-and-wait period required 
          before transfer of a vessel stricken from the Naval Vessel 
          Register.
Sec. 1012. Authority to consent to retransfer of former naval vessel.
Sec. 1013. Report on naval vessel force structure requirements.
Sec. 1014. Auxiliary vessels acquisition program for the Department of 
          Defense.
Sec. 1015. National Defense Features program.
Sec. 1016. Sales of naval shipyard articles and services to nuclear ship 
          contractors.
Sec. 1017. Transfer of naval vessel to foreign country.
Sec. 1018. Authority to transfer naval vessels to certain foreign 
          countries.

   Subtitle C--Support for Civilian Law Enforcement and Counter Drug 
                               Activities

Sec. 1021. Modification of limitation on funding assistance for 
          procurement of equipment for the National Guard for drug 
          interdiction and counter-drug activities.
Sec. 1022. Temporary extension to certain naval aircraft of Coast Guard 
          authority for drug interdiction activities.
Sec. 1023. Military assistance to civil authorities to respond to act or 
          threat of terrorism.
Sec. 1024. Condition on development of forward operating locations for 
          United States Southern Command counter-drug detection and 
          monitoring flights.
Sec. 1025. Annual report on United States military activities in 
          Colombia.
Sec. 1026. Report on use of radar systems for counter-drug detection and 
          monitoring.
Sec. 1027. Plan regarding assignment of military personnel to assist 
          Immigration and Naturalization Service and Customs Service.

        Subtitle D--Miscellaneous Report Requirements and Repeals

Sec. 1031. Preservation of certain defense reporting requirements.
Sec. 1032. Repeal of certain reporting requirements not preserved.
Sec. 1033. Reports on risks under National Military Strategy and 
          combatant command requirements.
Sec. 1034. Report on lift and prepositioned support requirements to 
          support National Military Strategy.
Sec. 1035. Report on assessments of readiness to execute the National 
          Military Strategy.
Sec. 1036. Report on Rapid Assessment and Initial Detection teams.
Sec. 1037. Report on unit readiness of units considered to be assets of 
          Consequence Management Program Integration Office.
Sec. 1038. Analysis of relationship between threats and budget 
          submission for fiscal year 2001.
Sec. 1039. Report on NATO defense capabilities initiative.
Sec. 1040. Report on motor vehicle violations by operators of official 
          Army vehicles.

                    Subtitle E--Information Security

Sec. 1041. Identification in budget materials of amounts for 
          declassification activities and limitation on expenditures for 
          such activities.
Sec. 1042. Notice to congressional committees of certain security and 
          counterintelligence failures within defense programs.
Sec. 1043. Information Assurance Initiative.
Sec. 1044. Nondisclosure of information on personnel of overseas, 
          sensitive, or routinely deployable units.
Sec. 1045. Nondisclosure of certain operational files of the National 
          Imagery and Mapping Agency.

             Subtitle F--Memorial Objects and Commemorations

Sec. 1051. Moratorium on the return of veterans memorial objects to 
          foreign nations without specific authorization in law.
Sec. 1052. Program to commemorate 50th anniversary of the Korean War.
Sec. 1053. Commemoration of the victory of freedom in the Cold War.

                        Subtitle G--Other Matters

Sec. 1061. Defense Science Board task force on use of television and 
          radio as a propaganda instrument in time of military conflict.
Sec. 1062. Assessment of electromagnetic spectrum reallocation.
Sec. 1063. Extension and reauthorization of Defense Production Act of 
          1950.
Sec. 1064. Performance of threat and risk assessments.
Sec. 1065. Chemical agents used for defensive training.
Sec. 1066. Technical and clerical amendments.
Sec. 1067. Amendments to reflect name change of Committee on National 
          Security of the House of Representatives to Committee on Armed 
          Services.

           TITLE XI--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CIVILIAN PERSONNEL

Sec. 1101. Accelerated implementation of voluntary early retirement 
          authority.
Sec. 1102. Increase of pay cap for nonappropriated fund senior executive 
          employees.
Sec. 1103. Restoration of leave of emergency essential employees serving 
          in a combat zone.
Sec. 1104. Extension of certain temporary authorities to provide 
          benefits for employees in connection with defense workforce 
          reductions and restructuring.
Sec. 1105. Leave without loss of benefits for military reserve 
          technicians on active duty in support of combat operations.
Sec. 1106. Expansion of Guard-and-Reserve purposes for which leave under 
          section 6323 of title 5, United States Code, may be used.
Sec. 1107. Work schedules and premium pay of service academy faculty.
Sec. 1108. Salary schedules and related benefits for faculty and staff 
          of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.
Sec. 1109. Exemption of defense laboratory employees from certain 
          workforce management restrictions.

              TITLE XII--MATTERS RELATING TO OTHER NATIONS

     Subtitle A--Matters Relating to the People's Republic of China

Sec. 1201. Limitation on military-to-military exchanges and contacts 
          with Chinese People's Liberation Army.
Sec. 1202. Annual report on military power of the People's Republic of 
          China.

               Subtitle B--Matters Relating to the Balkans

Sec. 1211. Department of Defense report on the conduct of Operation 
          Allied Force and associated relief operations.
Sec. 1212. Sense of Congress regarding the need for vigorous prosecution 
          of war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity in the 
          former Republic of Yugoslavia.

          Subtitle C--Matters Relating to NATO and Other Allies

Sec. 1221. Legal effect of the new Strategic Concept of NATO.
Sec. 1222. Report on allied capabilities to contribute to major theater 
          wars.
Sec. 1223. Attendance at professional military education schools by 
          military personnel of the new member nations of NATO.

                        Subtitle D--Other Matters

Sec. 1231. Multinational economic embargoes against governments in armed 
          conflict with the United States.
Sec. 1232. Limitation on deployment of Armed Forces in Haiti during 
          fiscal year 2000 and congressional notice of deployments to 
          Haiti.
Sec. 1233. Report on the security situation on the Korean peninsula.
Sec. 1234. Sense of Congress regarding the continuation of sanctions 
          against Libya.
Sec. 1235. Sense of Congress and report on disengaging from noncritical 
          overseas missions involving United States combat forces.

   TITLE XIII--COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION WITH STATES OF THE FORMER 
                              SOVIET UNION

Sec. 1301. Specification of Cooperative Threat Reduction programs and 
          funds.
Sec. 1302. Funding allocations.
Sec. 1303. Prohibition on use of funds for specified purposes.
Sec. 1304. Limitations on use of funds for fissile material storage 
          facility.
Sec. 1305. Limitation on use of funds for chemical weapons destruction.
Sec. 1306. Limitation on use of funds until submission of report.
Sec. 1307. Limitation on use of funds until submission of multiyear 
          plan.
Sec. 1308. Requirement to submit report.
Sec. 1309. Report on Expanded Threat Reduction Initiative.
Sec. 1310. Limitation on use of funds until submission of certification.
Sec. 1311. Period covered by annual report on accounting for United 
          States assistance under Cooperative Threat Reduction programs.
Sec. 1312. Russian nonstrategic nuclear arms.

              TITLE XIV--PROLIFERATION AND EXPORT CONTROLS

Sec. 1401. Adherence of People's Republic of China to Missile Technology 
          Control Regime.
Sec. 1402. Annual report on transfers of militarily sensitive technology 
          to countries of concern.
Sec. 1403. Resources for export license functions.
Sec. 1404. Security in connection with satellite export licensing.
Sec. 1405. Reporting of technology transmitted to People's Republic of 
          China and of foreign launch security violations.
Sec. 1406. Report on national security implications of exporting high-
          performance computers to the People's Republic of China.
Sec. 1407. End-use verification for use by People's Republic of China of 
          high-performance computers.
Sec. 1408. Enhanced multilateral export controls.
Sec. 1409. Enhancement of activities of Defense Threat Reduction Agency.
Sec. 1410. Timely notification of licensing decisions by the Department 
          of State.
Sec. 1411. Enhanced intelligence consultation on satellite license 
          applications.
Sec. 1412. Investigations of violations of export controls by United 
          States satellite manufacturers.

         TITLE XV--ARMS CONTROL AND COUNTERPROLIFERATION MATTERS

Sec. 1501. Revision to limitation on retirement or dismantlement of 
          strategic nuclear delivery systems.
Sec. 1502. Sense of Congress on strategic arms reductions.
Sec. 1503. Report on strategic stability under START III.
Sec. 1504. Counterproliferation Program Review Committee.
Sec. 1505. Support of United Nations-sponsored efforts to inspect and 
          monitor Iraqi weapons activities.

               TITLE XVI--NATIONAL SECURITY SPACE MATTERS

               Subtitle A--Space Technology Guide; Reports

Sec. 1601. Space technology guide.
Sec. 1602. Report on vulnerabilities of United States space assets.
Sec. 1603. Report on space launch failures.
Sec. 1604. Report on Air Force space launch facilities.

              Subtitle B--Commercial Space Launch Services

Sec. 1611. Sense of Congress regarding United States-Russian cooperation 
          in commercial space launch services.
Sec. 1612. Sense of Congress concerning United States commercial space 
          launch capacity.

 Subtitle C--Commission To Assess United States National Security Space 
                       Management and Organization

Sec. 1621. Establishment of commission.
Sec. 1622. Duties of commission.
Sec. 1623. Report.
Sec. 1624. Assessment by the Secretary of Defense.
Sec. 1625. Powers.
Sec. 1626. Commission procedures.
Sec. 1627. Personnel matters.
Sec. 1628. Miscellaneous administrative provisions.
Sec. 1629. Funding.
Sec. 1630. Termination of the commission.

                 TITLE XVII--TROOPS-TO-TEACHERS PROGRAM

Sec. 1701. Short title; definitions.
Sec. 1702. Authorization of Troops-to-Teachers Program.
Sec. 1703. Eligible members of the Armed Forces.
Sec. 1704. Selection of participants.
Sec. 1705. Stipend and bonus for participants.
Sec. 1706. Participation by States.
Sec. 1707. Termination of original program; transfer of functions.
Sec. 1708. Reporting requirements.
Sec. 1709. Funds for fiscal year 2000.

            DIVISION B--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATIONS

Sec. 2001. Short title.

                             TITLE XXI--ARMY

Sec. 2101. Authorized Army construction and land acquisition projects.
Sec. 2102. Family housing.
Sec. 2103. Improvements to military family housing units.
Sec. 2104. Authorization of appropriations, Army.

                            TITLE XXII--NAVY

Sec. 2201. Authorized Navy construction and land acquisition projects.
Sec. 2202. Family housing.
Sec. 2203. Improvements to military family housing units.
Sec. 2204. Authorization of appropriations, Navy.
Sec. 2205. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 1997 
          project.
Sec. 2206. Authorization to accept electrical substation improvements, 
          Guam.

                         TITLE XXIII--AIR FORCE

Sec. 2301. Authorized Air Force construction and land acquisition 
          projects.
Sec. 2302. Family housing.
Sec. 2303. Improvements to military family housing units.
Sec. 2304. Authorization of appropriations, Air Force.

                      TITLE XXIV--DEFENSE AGENCIES

Sec. 2401. Authorized Defense Agencies construction and land acquisition 
          projects.
Sec. 2402. Improvements to military family housing units.
Sec. 2403. Military housing improvement program.
Sec. 2404. Energy conservation projects.
Sec. 2405. Authorization of appropriations, Defense Agencies.
Sec. 2406. Increase in fiscal year 1997 authorization for military 
          construction projects at Pueblo Chemical Activity, Colorado.
Sec. 2407. Condition on obligation of military construction funds for 
          drug interdiction and counter-drug activities.

   TITLE XXV--NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION SECURITY INVESTMENT 
                                 PROGRAM

Sec. 2501. Authorized NATO construction and land acquisition projects.
Sec. 2502. Authorization of appropriations, NATO.

             TITLE XXVI--GUARD AND RESERVE FORCES FACILITIES

Sec. 2601. Authorized Guard and Reserve construction and land 
          acquisition projects.
Sec. 2602. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 1998 
          project.

         TITLE XXVII--EXPIRATION AND EXTENSION OF AUTHORIZATIONS

Sec. 2701. Expiration of authorizations and amounts required to be 
          specified by law.
Sec. 2702. Extension of authorizations of certain fiscal year 1997 
          projects.
Sec. 2703. Extension of authorizations of certain fiscal year 1996 
          projects.
Sec. 2704. Effective date.

                    TITLE XXVIII--GENERAL PROVISIONS

 Subtitle A--Military Construction Program and Military Family Housing 
                                 Changes

Sec. 2801. Exemption from notice and wait requirements of military 
          construction projects supported by burdensharing funds 
          undertaken for war or national emergency.
Sec. 2802. Development of Ford Island, Hawaii.
Sec. 2803. Expansion of entities eligible to participate in alternative 
          authority for acquisition and improvement of military housing.
Sec. 2804. Restriction on authority to acquire or construct ancillary 
          supporting facilities for housing units.
Sec. 2805. Planning and design for military construction projects for 
          reserve components.
Sec. 2806. Modification of limitations on reserve component facility 
          projects for certain safety projects.
Sec. 2807. Sense of Congress on use of incremental funding to carry out 
          military construction projects.

         Subtitle B--Real Property and Facilities Administration

Sec. 2811. Extension of authority for lease of real property for special 
          operations activities.
Sec. 2812. Enhancement of authority relating to utility privatization.
Sec. 2813. Acceptance of funds to cover administrative expenses relating 
          to certain real property transactions.
Sec. 2814. Operations of Naval Academy dairy farm.
Sec. 2815. Study and report on impacts to military readiness of proposed 
          land management changes on public lands in Utah.
Sec. 2816. Designation of missile intelligence building at Redstone 
          Arsenal, Alabama, as the Richard C. Shelby Center for Missile 
          Intelligence.

            Subtitle C--Defense Base Closure and Realignment

Sec. 2821. Economic development conveyances of base closure property.
Sec. 2822. Continuation of authority to use Department of Defense Base 
          Closure Account 1990 for activities required to close or 
          realign military installations.

                      Subtitle D--Land Conveyances

                        Part I--Army Conveyances

Sec. 2831. Transfer of jurisdiction, Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
Sec. 2832. Land exchange, Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois.
Sec. 2833. Land conveyance, Army Reserve Center, Bangor, Maine.
Sec. 2834. Land conveyance, Army Reserve Center, Kankakee, Illinois.
Sec. 2835. Land conveyance, Army Reserve Center, Cannon Falls, 
          Minnesota.
Sec. 2836. Land conveyance, Army Maintenance Support Activity (Marine) 
          Number 84, Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania.
Sec. 2837. Land conveyances, Army docks and related property, Alaska.
Sec. 2838. Land conveyance, Fort Huachuca, Arizona.
Sec. 2839. Land conveyance, Nike Battery 80 family housing site, East 
          Hanover Township, New Jersey.
Sec. 2840. Land conveyances, Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant, 
          Minnesota.
Sec. 2841. Repair and conveyance of Red Butte Dam and Reservoir, Salt 
          Lake City, Utah.
Sec. 2842. Modification of land conveyance, Joliet Army Ammunition 
          Plant, Illinois.

                        Part II--Navy Conveyances

Sec. 2851. Land conveyance, Naval Weapons Industrial Reserve Plant No. 
          387, Dallas, Texas.
Sec. 2852. Land conveyance, Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, 
          North Carolina.
Sec. 2853. Land conveyance, Newport, Rhode Island.
Sec. 2854. Land conveyance, Naval Training Center, Orlando, Florida.
Sec. 2855. One-year delay in demolition of radio transmitting facility 
          towers at Naval Station, Annapolis, Maryland, to facilitate 
          conveyance of towers.
Sec. 2856. Clarification of land exchange, Naval Reserve Readiness 
          Center, Portland, Maine.
Sec. 2857. Revision to lease authority, Naval Air Station, Meridian, 
          Mississippi.
Sec. 2858. Land conveyances, Norfolk, Virginia.

                     Part III--Air Force Conveyances

Sec. 2861. Land conveyance, Newington Defense Fuel Supply Point, New 
          Hampshire.
Sec. 2862. Land conveyance, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida.
Sec. 2863. Land conveyance, Port of Anchorage, Alaska.
Sec. 2864. Land conveyance, Forestport Test Annex, New York.
Sec. 2865. Land conveyance, McClellan Nuclear Radiation Center, 
          California.

                        Subtitle E--Other Matters

Sec. 2871. Acceptance of guarantees in connection with gifts to military 
          service academies.
Sec. 2872. Acquisition of State-held inholdings, east range of Fort 
          Huachuca, Arizona.
Sec. 2873. Enhancement of Pentagon renovation activities.

          Subtitle F--Expansion of Arlington National Cemetery

Sec. 2881. Transfer from Navy Annex, Arlington, Virginia.
Sec. 2882. Transfer from Fort Myer, Arlington, Virginia.

           TITLE XXIX--COMMISSION ON NATIONAL MILITARY MUSEUM

Sec. 2901. Establishment.
Sec. 2902. Duties of Commission.
Sec. 2903. Report.
Sec. 2904. Powers.
Sec. 2905. Commission procedures.
Sec. 2906. Personnel matters.
Sec. 2907. Miscellaneous administrative provisions.
Sec. 2908. Funding.
Sec. 2909. Termination of Commission.

                  TITLE XXX--MILITARY LAND WITHDRAWALS

Sec. 3001. Short title.

                    Subtitle A--Withdrawals Generally

Sec. 3011. Withdrawals.
Sec. 3012. Maps and legal descriptions.
Sec. 3013. Termination of withdrawals in Military Lands Withdrawal Act 
          of 1986.
Sec. 3014. Management of lands.
Sec. 3015. Duration of withdrawal and reservation.
Sec. 3016. Extension of initial withdrawal and reservation.
Sec. 3017. Ongoing decontamination.
Sec. 3018. Delegation.
Sec. 3019. Water rights.
Sec. 3020. Hunting, fishing, and trapping.
Sec. 3021. Mining and mineral leasing.
Sec. 3022. Use of mineral materials.
Sec. 3023. Immunity of United States.

                   Subtitle B--Withdrawals in Arizona

Sec. 3031. Barry M. Goldwater Range, Arizona.
Sec. 3032. Military use of Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge and 
          Cabeza Prieta Wilderness.
Sec. 3033. Maps and legal description.
Sec. 3034. Water rights.
Sec. 3035. Hunting, fishing, and trapping.
Sec. 3036. Use of mineral materials.
Sec. 3037. Immunity of United States.

               Subtitle C--Authorization of Appropriations

Sec. 3041. Authorization of appropriations.

 DIVISION C--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY AUTHORIZATIONS AND 
                          OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS

       TITLE XXXI--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS

          Subtitle A--National Security Programs Authorizations

Sec. 3101. Weapons activities.
Sec. 3102. Defense environmental restoration and waste management.
Sec. 3103. Other defense activities.
Sec. 3104. Defense nuclear waste disposal.
Sec. 3105. Defense environmental management privatization.

                Subtitle B--Recurring General Provisions

Sec. 3121. Reprogramming.
Sec. 3122. Limits on general plant projects.
Sec. 3123. Limits on construction projects.
Sec. 3124. Fund transfer authority.
Sec. 3125. Authority for conceptual and construction design.
Sec. 3126. Authority for emergency planning, design, and construction 
          activities.
Sec. 3127. Funds available for all national security programs of the 
          Department of Energy.
Sec. 3128. Availability of funds.
Sec. 3129. Transfers of defense environmental management funds.

    Subtitle C--Program Authorizations, Restrictions, and Limitations

Sec. 3131. Prohibition on use of funds for certain activities under 
          formerly utilized site remedial action program.
Sec. 3132. Continuation of processing, treatment, and disposition of 
          legacy nuclear materials.
Sec. 3133. Nuclear weapons stockpile life extension program.
Sec. 3134. Procedures for meeting tritium production requirements.
Sec. 3135. Independent cost estimate of accelerator production of 
          tritium.
Sec. 3136. Nonproliferation initiatives and activities.
Sec. 3137. Support of theater ballistic missile defense activities of 
          the Department of Defense.

       Subtitle D--Matters Relating to Safeguards, Security, and 
                           Counterintelligence

Sec. 3141. Short title.
Sec. 3142. Commission on Safeguards, Security, and Counterintelligence 
          at Department of Energy facilities.
Sec. 3143. Background investigations of certain personnel at Department 
          of Energy facilities.
Sec. 3144. Conduct of security clearances.
Sec. 3145. Protection of classified information during laboratory-to-
          laboratory exchanges.
Sec. 3146. Restrictions on access to national laboratories by foreign 
          visitors from sensitive countries.
Sec. 3147. Department of Energy regulations relating to the safeguarding 
          and security of Restricted Data.
Sec. 3148. Increased penalties for misuse of Restricted Data.
Sec. 3149. Supplement to plan for declassification of Restricted Data 
          and formerly Restricted Data.
Sec. 3150. Notice to congressional committees of certain security and 
          counterintelligence failures within nuclear energy defense 
          programs.
Sec. 3151. Annual report by the President on espionage by the People's 
          Republic of China.
Sec. 3152. Report on counterintelligence and security practices at 
          national laboratories.
Sec. 3153. Report on security vulnerabilities of national laboratory 
          computers.
Sec. 3154. Counterintelligence polygraph program.
Sec. 3155. Definitions of national laboratory and nuclear weapons 
          production facility.
Sec. 3156. Definition of Restricted Data.

                Subtitle E--Matters Relating to Personnel

Sec. 3161. Extension of authority of Department of Energy to pay 
          voluntary separation incentive payments.
Sec. 3162. Fellowship program for development of skills critical to the 
          Department of Energy nuclear weapons complex.
Sec. 3163. Maintenance of nuclear weapons expertise in the Department of 
          Defense and Department of Energy.
Sec. 3164. Whistleblower protection program.

                        Subtitle F--Other Matters

Sec. 3171. Requirement for plan to improve reprogramming processes.
Sec. 3172. Integrated fissile materials management plan.
Sec. 3173. Identification in budget materials of amounts for 
          declassification activities and limitation on expenditures for 
          such activities.
Sec. 3174. Sense of Congress regarding technology transfer coordination 
          for Department of Energy national laboratories.
Sec. 3175. Pilot program for project management oversight regarding 
          Department of Energy construction projects.
Sec. 3176. Pilot program of Department of Energy to authorize use of 
          prior year unobligated balances for accelerated site cleanup 
          at Rocky Flats Environmental Technology Site, Colorado.
Sec. 3177. Proposed schedule for shipments of waste from Rocky Flats 
          Environmental Technology Site, Colorado, to Waste Isolation 
          Pilot Plant, New Mexico.
Sec. 3178. Comptroller General report on closure of Rocky Flats 
          Environmental Technology Site, Colorado.
Sec. 3179. Extension of review of Waste Isolation Pilot Plant, New 
          Mexico.

          TITLE XXXII--NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

Sec. 3201. Short title.
Sec. 3202. Under Secretary for Nuclear Security of Department of Energy.
Sec. 3203. Establishment of policy for National Nuclear Security 
          Administration.
Sec. 3204. Organization of Department of Energy counterintelligence and 
          intelligence programs and activities.

               Subtitle A--Establishment and Organization

Sec. 3211. Establishment and mission.
Sec. 3212. Administrator for Nuclear Security.
Sec. 3213. Status of Administration and contractor personnel within 
          Department of Energy.
Sec. 3214. Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs.
Sec. 3215. Deputy Administrator for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation.
Sec. 3216. Deputy Administrator for Naval Reactors.
Sec. 3217. General Counsel.
Sec. 3218. Staff of Administration.

                Subtitle B--Matters Relating to Security

Sec. 3231. Protection of national security information.
Sec. 3232. Office of Defense Nuclear Counterintelligence and Office of 
          Defense Nuclear Security.
Sec. 3233. Counterintelligence programs.
Sec. 3234. Procedures relating to access by individuals to classified 
          areas and information of Administration.
Sec. 3235. Government access to information on Administration computers.
Sec. 3236. Congressional oversight of special access programs.

                Subtitle C--Matters Relating to Personnel

Sec. 3241. Authority to establish certain scientific, engineering, and 
          technical positions.
Sec. 3242. Voluntary early retirement authority.
Sec. 3243. Severance pay.
Sec. 3244. Continued coverage of health care benefits.

               Subtitle D--Budget and Financial Management

Sec. 3251. Separate treatment in budget.
Sec. 3252. Planning, programming, and budgeting process.
Sec. 3253. Future-years nuclear security program.

                  Subtitle E--Miscellaneous Provisions

Sec. 3261. Environmental protection, safety, and health requirements.
Sec. 3262. Compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation.
Sec. 3263. Sharing of technology with Department of Defense.
Sec. 3264. Use of capabilities of national security laboratories by 
          entities outside Administration.

                         Subtitle F--Definitions

Sec. 3281. Definitions.

Subtitle G--Amendatory Provisions, Transition Provisions, and Effective 
                                  Dates

Sec. 3291. Functions transferred.
Sec. 3292. Transfer of funds and employees.
Sec. 3293. Pay levels.
Sec. 3294. Conforming amendments.
Sec. 3295. Transition provisions.
Sec. 3296. Applicability of preexisting laws and regulations.
Sec. 3297. Report containing implementation plan of Secretary of Energy.
Sec. 3298. Classification in United States Code.
Sec. 3299. Effective dates.

          TITLE XXXIII--DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD

Sec. 3301. Authorization.

                 TITLE XXXIV--NATIONAL DEFENSE STOCKPILE

Sec. 3401. Authorized uses of stockpile funds.
Sec. 3402. Disposal of certain materials in National Defense Stockpile.
Sec. 3403. Limitations on previous authority for disposal of stockpile 
          materials.

                   TITLE XXXV--PANAMA CANAL COMMISSION

Sec. 3501. Short title.
Sec. 3502. Authorization of expenditures.
Sec. 3503. Purchase of vehicles.
Sec. 3504. Office of Transition Administration.
Sec. 3505. Expenditures only in accordance with treaties.

                  TITLE XXXVI--MARITIME ADMINISTRATION

Sec. 3601. Short title.
Sec. 3602. Authorization of appropriations for fiscal year 2000.
Sec. 3603. Extension of war risk insurance authority.
Sec. 3604. Ownership of the JEREMIAH O'BRIEN.

SEC. 3. CONGRESSIONAL DEFENSE COMMITTEES DEFINED.

    For purposes of this Act, the term ``congressional defense 
committees'' means--
            (1) the Committee on Armed Services and the 
        Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and
            (2) the Committee on Armed Services and the 
        Committee on Appropriations of the House of 
        Representatives.

            DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS

                          TITLE I--PROCUREMENT

               Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations

Sec. 101. Army.
Sec. 102. Navy and Marine Corps.
Sec. 103. Air Force.
Sec. 104. Defense-wide activities.
Sec. 105. Reserve components.
Sec. 106. Defense Inspector General.
Sec. 107. Chemical demilitarization program.
Sec. 108. Defense health programs.

                        Subtitle B--Army Programs

Sec. 111. Multiyear procurement authority for certain Army programs.
Sec. 112. Procurement requirements for the Family of Medium Tactical 
          Vehicles.
Sec. 113. Army aviation modernization.
Sec. 114. Multiple Launch Rocket System.
Sec. 115. Extension of pilot program on sales of manufactured articles 
          and services of certain Army industrial facilities without 
          regard to availability from domestic sources.
Sec. 116. Extension of authority to carry out Armament Retooling and 
          Manufacturing Support Initiative.

                        Subtitle C--Navy Programs

Sec. 121. F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft program.
Sec. 122. Arleigh Burke class destroyer program.
Sec. 123. Repeal of requirement for annual report from shipbuilders 
          under certain nuclear attack submarine programs.
Sec. 124. LHD-8 amphibious assault ship program.
Sec. 125. D-5 missile program.

                     Subtitle D--Air Force Programs

Sec. 131. F-22 aircraft program.
Sec. 132. Replacement options for conventional air-launched cruise 
          missile.
Sec. 133. Procurement of firefighting equipment for the Air National 
          Guard and the Air Force Reserve.
Sec. 134. F-16 tactical manned reconnaisance aircraft.

           Subtitle E--Chemical Stockpile Destruction Program

Sec. 141. Destruction of existing stockpile of lethal chemical agents 
          and munitions.
Sec. 142. Comptroller General report on anticipated effects of proposed 
          changes in operation of storage sites for lethal chemical 
          agents and munitions.

              Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations

SEC. 101. ARMY.

    Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal 
year 2000 for procurement for the Army as follows:
            (1) For aircraft, $1,459,688,000.
            (2) For missiles, $1,258,298,000.
            (3) For weapons and tracked combat vehicles, 
        $1,571,665,000.
            (4) For ammunition, $1,215,216,000.
            (5) For other procurement, $3,662,921,000.

SEC. 102. NAVY AND MARINE CORPS.

    (a) Navy.--Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated 
for fiscal year 2000 for procurement for the Navy as follows:
            (1) For aircraft, $8,798,784,000.
            (2) For weapons, including missiles and torpedoes, 
        $1,417,100,000.
            (3) For shipbuilding and conversion, 
        $7,016,454,000.
            (4) For other procurement, $4,266,891,000.
    (b) Marine Corps.--Funds are hereby authorized to be 
appropriated for fiscal year 2000 for procurement for the 
Marine Corps in the amount of $1,296,970,000.
    (c) Navy and Marine Corps Ammunition.--Funds are hereby 
authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2000 for 
procurement of ammunition for the Navy and the Marine Corps in 
the amount of $534,700,000.

SEC. 103. AIR FORCE.

    Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal 
year 2000 for procurement for the Air Force as follows:
            (1) For aircraft, $9,758,886,000.
            (2) For missiles, $2,395,608,000.
            (3) For ammunition, $467,537,000.
            (4) For other procurement, $7,158,527,000.

SEC. 104. DEFENSE-WIDE ACTIVITIES.

    Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal 
year 2000 for Defense-wide procurement in the amount of 
$2,345,168,000.

SEC. 105. RESERVE COMPONENTS.

    Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal 
year 2000 for procurement of aircraft, vehicles, communications 
equipment, and other equipment for the reserve components of 
the Armed Forces as follows:
            (1) For the Army National Guard, $10,000,000.
            (2) For the Air National Guard, $10,000,000.
            (3) For the Army Reserve, $10,000,000.
            (4) For the Naval Reserve, $10,000,000.
            (5) For the Air Force Reserve, $10,000,000.
            (6) For the Marine Corps Reserve, $10,000,000.

SEC. 106. DEFENSE INSPECTOR GENERAL.

    Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal 
year 2000 for procurement for the Inspector General of the 
Department of Defense in the amount of $2,100,000.

SEC. 107. CHEMICAL DEMILITARIZATION PROGRAM.

    There is hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal 
year 2000 the amount of $1,024,000,000 for--
            (1) the destruction of lethal chemical agents and 
        munitions in accordance with section 1412 of the 
        Department of Defense Authorization Act, 1986 (50 
        U.S.C. 1521); and
            (2) the destruction of chemical warfare materiel of 
        the United States that is not covered by section 1412 
        of such Act.

SEC. 108. DEFENSE HEALTH PROGRAMS.

    Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal 
year 2000 for the Department of Defense for procurement for 
carrying out health care programs, projects, and activities of 
the Department of Defense in the total amount of $356,970,000.

                       Subtitle B--Army Programs

SEC. 111. MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN ARMY PROGRAMS.

    Beginning with the fiscal year 2000 program year, the 
Secretary of the Army may, in accordance with section 2306b of 
title 10, United States Code, enter into multiyear contracts 
for procurement of the following:
            (1) The Javelin missile system.
            (2) M2A3 Bradley fighting vehicles.
            (3) AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopters.
            (4) The M1A2 Abrams main battle tank upgrade 
        program combined with the Heavy Assault Bridge program.

SEC. 112. PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FAMILY OF MEDIUM TACTICAL 
                    VEHICLES.

    (a) Requirements.--The Secretary of the Army--
            (1) shall use competitive procedures for the award 
        of any contract for procurement of vehicles under the 
        Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles program after 
        completion of the multiyear procurement contract for 
        procurement of vehicles under that program that was 
        awarded on October 14, 1998; and
            (2) may not award a contract to establish a second-
        source contractor for procurement of the vehicles under 
        the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles program that are 
        covered by the multiyear procurement contract for that 
        program that was awarded on October 14, 1998.
    (b) Repeal.--Section 112 of the Strom Thurmond National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (Public Law 105-
261; 112 Stat. 1937) is repealed.

SEC. 113. ARMY AVIATION MODERNIZATION.

    (a) Helicopter Force Modernization Plan.--The Secretary of 
the Army shall submit to the congressional defense committees a 
comprehensive plan for the modernization of the Army's 
helicopter forces.
    (b) Required Elements.--The helicopter force modernization 
plan shall include provisions for the following:
            (1) For the AH-64D Apache Longbow program--
                    (A) restoration of the original procurement 
                objective of the program to the procurement of 
                747 aircraft and at least 227 fire control 
                radars;
                    (B) qualification and training of reserve 
                component pilots as augmentation crews to 
                ensure 24-hour warfighting capability in 
                deployed attack helicopter units; and
                    (C) fielding of a sufficient number of 
                aircraft in reserve component aviation units to 
                implement the provisions of the plan required 
                under subparagraph (B).
            (2) For AH-1 Cobra helicopters, retirement of all 
        AH-1 Cobra helicopters remaining in the fleet.
            (3) For the RAH-66 Comanche program--
                    (A) review of the total requirements and 
                acquisition objectives for the program;
                    (B) fielding of Comanche helicopters to the 
                planned aviation force structure; and
                    (C) support for the plan for the AH-64D 
                Apache program required under paragraph (1).
            (4) For the UH-1 Huey helicopter program--
                    (A) an upgrade program;
                    (B) revision of total force requirements 
                for that aircraft to reflect the warfighting 
                and support requirements of the theater 
                commanders-in-chief for aircraft used by the 
                Army National Guard; and
                    (C) a transition plan to a future utility 
                helicopter.
            (5) For the UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter program--
                    (A) identification of the objective 
                requirements for that aircraft;
                    (B) an acquisition strategy for meeting 
                requirements that in the interim will be 
                addressed by UH-1 Huey helicopters among the 
                warfighting and support requirements of the 
                theater commanders-in-chief for aircraft used 
                by the Army National Guard; and
                    (C) a modernization program for fielded 
                aircraft.
            (6) For the CH-47 Chinook helicopter service life 
        extension program, maintenance of the schedule and 
        funding.
            (7) For the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopters, an 
        upgrade program.
            (8) A revised assessment of the Army's present and 
        future requirements for helicopters and its present and 
        future helicopter inventory, including the number of 
        aircraft, average age of aircraft, availability of 
        spare parts, flight hour costs, roles and functions 
        assigned to the fleet as a whole and to each type of 
        aircraft, and the mix of active component and reserve 
        component aircraft in the fleet.
    (c) Limitation.--Not more than 90 percent of the amount 
appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in 
section 101(1) may be obligated before the date that is 30 days 
after the date on which the Secretary of the Army submits the 
plan required by subsection (a) to the congressional defense 
committees.

SEC. 114. MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEM.

    The Secretary of the Army may make available, from funds 
appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in 
section 101(2), an amount not to exceed $500,000 to complete 
the development of reuse and demilitarization tools and 
technologies for use in the demilitarization of Army Multiple 
Launch Rocket System rockets.

SEC. 115. EXTENSION OF PILOT PROGRAM ON SALES OF MANUFACTURED ARTICLES 
                    AND SERVICES OF CERTAIN ARMY INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES 
                    WITHOUT REGARD TO AVAILABILITY FROM DOMESTIC 
                    SOURCES.

    (a) Extension of Program.--Section 141 of the National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (Public Law 105-
85; 10 U.S.C. 4543 note) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``During fiscal 
        years 1998 and 1999'' and inserting ``During fiscal 
        years 1998 through 2001''; and
            (2) in subsection (b), by striking ``during fiscal 
        year 1998 or 1999'' and inserting ``during the period 
        during which the pilot program is being conducted''.
    (b) Update of Inspector General Report.--Such section is 
further amended by adding at the end the following new 
subsection:
    ``(d) Update of Report.--Not later than March 1, 2001, the 
Inspector General of the Department of Defense shall submit to 
Congress an update of the report required to be submitted under 
subsection (c) and an assessment of the success of the pilot 
program.''.

SEC. 116. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT ARMAMENT RETOOLING AND 
                    MANUFACTURING SUPPORT INITIATIVE.

    Section 193(a) of the Armament Retooling and Manufacturing 
Support Act of 1992 (subtitle H of title I of Public Law 102-
484; 10 U.S.C. 2501 note) is amended by striking ``During 
fiscal years 1993 through 1999'' and inserting ``During fiscal 
years 1993 through 2001''.

                       Subtitle C--Navy Programs

SEC. 121. F/A-18E/F SUPER HORNET AIRCRAFT PROGRAM.

    (a) Multiyear Procurement Authority.--Subject to subsection 
(b), the Secretary of the Navy may, in accordance with section 
2306b of title 10, United States Code, enter into a multiyear 
procurement contract beginning with the fiscal year 2000 
program year for procurement of F/A-18E/F aircraft.
    (b) Limitation.--The Secretary of the Navy may not enter 
into a multiyear procurement contract authorized by subsection 
(a), and may not authorize the 
F/A-18E/F aircraft program to enter into full-rate production, 
until--
            (1) the Secretary of Defense submits to the 
        congressional defense committees a certification 
        described in subsection (c); and
            (2) a period of 30 continuous days of a Congress 
        (as determined under subsection (d)) elapses after the 
        submission of that certification.
    (c) Required Certification.--A certification referred to in 
subsection (b)(1) is a certification by the Secretary of 
Defense of each of the following:
            (1) That the results of the Operational Test and 
        Evaluation program for the F/A-18E/F aircraft 
        indicate--
                    (A) that the aircraft is operationally 
                effective and operationally suitable; and
                    (B) that the F/A-18E and the F/A-18F 
                variants of that aircraft both meet their 
                respective key performance parameters as 
                established in the Operational Requirements 
                Document (ORD) for the F/A-18E/F program, as 
                validated and approved by the Chief of Naval 
                Operations on April 1, 1997 (other than for a 
                permissible deviation of not more than 1 
                percent with respect to the range performance 
                parameter).
            (2) That the cost of procurement of the F/A-18E/F 
        aircraft using a multiyear procurement contract as 
        authorized by subsection (a), assuming procurement of 
        222 aircraft, is at least 7.4 percent less than the 
        cost of procurement of the same number of aircraft 
        through annual contracts.
    (d) Continuity of Congress.--For purposes of subsection 
(b)(2)--
            (1) the continuity of a Congress is broken only by 
        an adjournment of the Congress sine die at the end of 
        the final session of the Congress; and
            (2) any day on which either House of Congress is 
        not in session because of an adjournment of more than 
        three days to a day certain, or because of an 
        adjournment sine die at the end of the first session of 
        a Congress, shall be excluded in the computation of 
        such 30-day period.

SEC. 122. ARLEIGH BURKE CLASS DESTROYER PROGRAM.

    (a) Authority for Multiyear Procurement of 6 Additional 
Vessels.--(1) Subsection (b) of section 122 of the National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997 (Public Law 104-
201; 110 Stat. 2446) is amended in the first sentence--
            (A) by striking ``12 Arleigh Burke class 
        destroyers'' and inserting ``18 Arleigh Burke class 
        destroyers''; and
            (B) by striking ``and 2001'' and inserting ``2001, 
        2002, and 2003''.
    (2) The heading for such subsection is amended by striking 
``Twelve'' and inserting ``18''.
    (b) Fiscal Year 2001 Advance Procurement.--(1) Subject to 
paragraphs (2) and (3), the Secretary of the Navy is 
authorized, in fiscal year 2001, to enter into contracts for 
advance procurement for the Arleigh Burke class destroyers that 
are to be constructed under contracts entered into after fiscal 
year 2001 under section 122(b) of Public Law 104-201, as 
amended by subsection (a)(1).
    (2) The authority to contract for advance procurement under 
paragraph (1) is subject to the availability of funds 
authorized and appropriated for fiscal year 2001 for that 
purpose in Acts enacted after September 30, 1999.
    (3) The aggregate amount of the contracts entered into 
under paragraph (1) may not exceed $371,000,000.
    (c) Other Funds for Advance Procurement.--Notwithstanding 
any other provision of this Act, of the funds authorized to be 
appropriated under section 102(a) for procurement programs, 
projects, and activities of the Navy, up to $190,000,000 may be 
made available, as the Secretary of the Navy may direct, for 
advance procurement for the Arleigh Burke class destroyer 
program. Authority to make transfers under this subsection is 
in addition to the transfer authority provided in section 1001.

SEC. 123. REPEAL OF REQUIREMENT FOR ANNUAL REPORT FROM SHIPBUILDERS 
                    UNDER CERTAIN NUCLEAR ATTACK SUBMARINE PROGRAMS.

    (a) Repeal.--Paragraph (3) of section 121(g) of the 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997 (Public 
Law 104-201; 110 Stat. 2444) is repealed.
    (b) Conforming Amendment.--Paragraph (5) of such section is 
amended by striking ``reports referred to in paragraphs (3) and 
(4)'' and inserting ``report referred to in paragraph (4)''.

SEC. 124. LHD-8 AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT SHIP PROGRAM.

    (a) Authorization of Ship.--The Secretary of the Navy is 
authorized to procure the amphibious assault ship to be 
designated LHD-8, subject to the availability of appropriations 
for that purpose.
    (b) Amount Authorized.--Of the amount authorized to be 
appropriated under section 102(a)(3) for fiscal year 2000, 
$375,000,000 is available for the advance procurement and 
advance construction of components for the LHD-8 amphibious 
assault ship program. The Secretary of the Navy may enter into 
a contract or contracts with the shipbuilder and other entities 
for the advance procurement and advance construction of those 
components.

SEC. 125. D-5 MISSILE PROGRAM.

    (a) Report.--Not later than October 31, 1999, the Secretary 
of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of 
the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the D-5 
missile program.
    (b) Report Elements.--The report under subsection (a) shall 
include the following:
            (1) An inventory management plan for the D-5 
        missile program covering the projected life of the 
        program, including--
                    (A) the location of D-5 missiles during the 
                fueling of submarines;
                    (B) rotation of inventory;
                    (C) expected attrition rate due to flight 
                testing, loss, damage, or termination of 
                service life; and
                    (D) consideration of the results of the 
                assessment required in paragraph (4).
            (2) The cost of terminating procurement of D-5 
        missiles for each fiscal year before the current plan.
            (3) An assessment of the capability of the Navy of 
        meeting strategic requirements with a total procurement 
        of less than 425 D-5 missiles, including an assessment 
        of the consequences of--
                    (A) loading Trident submarines with fewer 
                than 24 D-5 missiles; and
                    (B) reducing the flight test rate for D-5 
                missiles.
            (4) An assessment of the optimal commencement date 
        for the development and deployment of replacement 
        capability for the current land-based and sea-based 
        missile forces.
            (5) The Secretary's plan for maintaining D-5 
        missiles and Trident submarines under the START II 
        Treaty and a proposed START III treaty, and whether 
        requirements for those missiles and submarines would be 
        reduced under such treaties.

                     Subtitle D--Air Force Programs

SEC. 131. F-22 AIRCRAFT PROGRAM.

    (a) Certification Required Before LRIP.--The Secretary of 
the Air Force may not award a contract for low-rate initial 
production under the F-22 aircraft program until the Secretary 
of Defense submits to the congressional defense committees the 
Secretary's certification of each of the following:
            (1) That the test plan in the engineering and 
        manufacturing development phase for that program is 
        adequate for determining the operational effectiveness 
        and suitability of the F-22 aircraft.
            (2) That the engineering and manufacturing 
        development phase, and the production phase, for that 
        program can each be executed within the limitation on 
        total cost applicable to that program under subsection 
        (a) or (b), respectively, of section 217 of the 
        National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 
        (Public Law 105-85; 111 Stat. 1660).
    (b) Lack of Certification.--If the Secretary of Defense is 
unable to submit either or both of the certifications under 
subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the congressional 
defense committees a report which includes--
            (1) the reasons the certification or certifications 
        could not be made;
            (2) a revised acquisition plan approved by the 
        Secretary of Defense if the Secretary desires to 
        proceed with low-rate initial production; and
            (3) a revised cost estimate for the remainder of 
        the engineering and manufacturing development phase and 
        for the production phase of the F-22 program if the 
        Secretary desires to proceed with low-rate initial 
        production.

SEC. 132. REPLACEMENT OPTIONS FOR CONVENTIONAL AIR-LAUNCHED CRUISE 
                    MISSILE.

    (a) Report.--The Secretary of the Air Force shall determine 
the requirements being met by the conventional air-launched 
cruise missile (CALCM) as of the date of the enactment of this 
Act and, not later than January 15, 2000, 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 
replacement options for that missile.
    (b) Matters To Be Included.--In the report under subsection 
(a), the Secretary shall consider the options for continuing to 
meet the requirements determined by the Secretary under 
subsection (a) as the inventory of the conventional air-
launched cruise missile is depleted. Options considered shall 
include the following:
            (1) Resumption of production of the conventional 
        air-launched cruise missile.
            (2) Acquisition of a new type of weapon with 
        lethality characteristics equivalent or superior to the 
        lethality characteristics of the conventional air-
        launched cruise missile.
            (3) Use of existing or planned munitions or such 
        munitions with appropriate upgrades.

SEC. 133. PROCUREMENT OF FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT FOR THE AIR NATIONAL 
                    GUARD AND THE AIR FORCE RESERVE.

    The Secretary of the Air Force may carry out a procurement 
program, in a total amount not to exceed $16,000,000, to 
modernize the airborne firefighting capability of the Air 
National Guard and Air Force Reserve by procurement of 
equipment for the modular airborne firefighting system. Amounts 
may be obligated for the program from funds appropriated for 
that purpose for fiscal year 1999 and subsequent fiscal years.

SEC. 134. F-16 TACTICAL MANNED RECONNAISANCE AIRCRAFT.

    The limitation contained in section 216(a) of the National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997 (Public Law 104-
201; 110 Stat. 2454) shall not apply to the obligation or 
expenditure of amounts made available pursuant to this Act for 
a purpose stated in paragraphs (1) and (2) of that section.

           Subtitle E--Chemical Stockpile Destruction Program

SEC. 141. DESTRUCTION OF EXISTING STOCKPILE OF LETHAL CHEMICAL AGENTS 
                    AND MUNITIONS.

    (a) Program Assessment.--(1) The Secretary of Defense shall 
conduct an assessment of the current program for destruction of 
the United States' stockpile of chemical agents and munitions, 
including the Assembled Chemical Weapons Assessment, for the 
purpose of reducing significantly the cost of such program and 
ensuring completion of such program in accordance with the 
obligations of the United States under the Chemical Weapons 
Convention while maintaining maximum protection of the general 
public, the personnel involved in the demilitarization program, 
and the environment.
    (2) Based on the results of the assessment conducted under 
paragraph (1), the Secretary may take those actions identified 
in the assessment that may be accomplished under existing law 
to achieve the purposes of such assessment and the chemical 
agents and munitions stockpile destruction program.
    (3) Not later than March 1, 2000, the Secretary shall 
submit to Congress a report on--
            (A) those actions taken, or planned to be taken, 
        under paragraph (2); and
            (B) any recommendations for additional legislation 
        that may be required to achieve the purposes of the 
        assessment conducted under paragraph (1) and of the 
        chemical agents and munitions stockpile destruction 
        program.
    (b) Changes and Clarifications Regarding Program.--Section 
1412 of the Department of Defense Authorization Act, 1986 
(Public Law 99-145; 50 U.S.C. 1521) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (c)--
                    (A) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting 
                the following new paragraph:
    ``(2) Facilities constructed to carry out this section 
shall, when no longer needed for the purposes for which they 
were constructed, be disposed of in accordance with applicable 
laws and regulations and mutual agreements between the 
Secretary of the Army and the Governor of the State in which 
the facility is located.'';
                    (B) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) 
                as paragraphs (4) and (5), respectively; and
                    (C) by inserting after paragraph (2) (as 
                amended by subparagraph (A)) the following new 
                paragraph:
    ``(3)(A) Facilities constructed to carry out this section 
may not be used for a purpose other than the destruction of the 
stockpile of lethal chemical agents and munitions that exists 
on November 8, 1985.
    ``(B) The prohibition in subparagraph (A) shall not apply 
with respect to items designated by the Secretary of Defense as 
lethal chemical agents, munitions, or related materials after 
November 8, 1985, if the State in which a destruction facility 
is located issues the appropriate permit or permits for the 
destruction of such items at the facility.'';
            (2) in subsection (f)(2), by striking ``(c)(4)'' 
        and inserting ``(c)(5)''; and
            (3) in subsection (g)(2)(B), by striking ``(c)(3)'' 
        and inserting ``(c)(4)''.
    (c) Comptroller General Assessment and Report.--(1) Not 
later than March 1, 2000, the Comptroller General of the United 
States shall review and assess the program for destruction of 
the United States stockpile of chemical agents and munitions 
and report the results of the assessment to the congressional 
defense committees.
    (2) The assessment conducted under paragraph (1) shall 
include a review of the program execution and financial 
management of each of the elements of the program, including--
            (A) the chemical stockpile disposal project;
            (B) the nonstockpile chemical materiel project;
            (C) the alternative technologies and approaches 
        project;
            (D) the chemical stockpile emergency preparedness 
        program; and
            (E) the assembled chemical weapons assessment 
        program.
    (d) Definitions.--As used in this section:
            (1) The term ``Assembled Chemical Weapons 
        Assessment'' means the pilot program carried out under 
        section 8065 of the Department of Defense 
        Appropriations Act, 1997 (section 101(b) of Public Law 
        104-208; 110 Stat. 3009-101; 50 U.S.C. 1521 note).
            (2) The term ``Chemical Weapons Convention'' means 
        the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, 
        Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and 
        on Their Destruction, ratified by the United States on 
        April 25, 1997, and entered into force on April 29, 
        1997.

SEC. 142. COMPTROLLER GENERAL REPORT ON ANTICIPATED EFFECTS OF PROPOSED 
                    CHANGES IN OPERATION OF STORAGE SITES FOR LETHAL 
                    CHEMICAL AGENTS AND MUNITIONS.

    (a) Report Required.--Not later than March 31, 2000, the 
Comptroller General shall submit to the Committees on Armed 
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a 
report on the proposal in the latest quadrennial defense review 
to reduce the Federal civilian workforce involved in the 
operation of the eight storage sites for lethal chemical agents 
and munitions in the continental United States and to convert 
to contractor operation of the storage sites. The workforce 
reductions addressed in the report shall include those that are 
to be effectuated by fiscal year 2002.
    (b) Content of Report.--The report shall include the 
following:
            (1) For each site, a description of the assigned 
        chemical storage, chemical demilitarization, and 
        industrial missions.
            (2) A description of the criteria and reporting 
        systems applied to ensure that the storage sites and 
        the workforce operating the storage sites have--
                    (A) the capabilities necessary to respond 
                effectively to emergencies involving chemical 
                accidents; and
                    (B) the industrial capabilities necessary 
                to meet replenishment and surge requirements.
            (3) The risks associated with the proposed 
        workforce reductions and contractor performance, 
        particularly regarding chemical accidents, incident 
        response capabilities, community-wide emergency 
        preparedness programs, and current or planned chemical 
        demilitarization programs.
            (4) The effects of the proposed workforce 
        reductions and contractor performance on the capability 
        to satisfy permit requirements regarding environmental 
        protection that are applicable to the performance of 
        current and future chemical demilitarization and 
        industrial missions.
            (5) The effects of the proposed workforce 
        reductions and contractor performance on the capability 
        to perform assigned industrial missions, particularly 
        the materiel replenishment missions for chemical or 
        biological defense or for chemical munitions.
            (6) Recommendations for mitigating the risks and 
        adverse effects identified in the report.

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

               Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations

Sec. 201. Authorization of appropriations.
Sec. 202. Amount for basic and applied research.

     Subtitle B--Program Requirements, Restrictions, and Limitations

Sec. 211. Collaborative program to evaluate and demonstrate advanced 
          technologies for advanced capability combat vehicles.
Sec. 212. Sense of Congress regarding defense science and technology 
          program.
Sec. 213. Micro-satellite technology development program.
Sec. 214. Space control technology.
Sec. 215. Space maneuver vehicle program.
Sec. 216. Manufacturing technology program.
Sec. 217. Revision to limitations on high altitude endurance unmanned 
          vehicle program.

                  Subtitle C--Ballistic Missile Defense

Sec. 231. Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) low program.
Sec. 232. Theater missile defense upper tier acquisition strategy.
Sec. 233. Acquisition strategy for Theater High-Altitude Area Defense 
          (THAAD) system.
Sec. 234. Space-based laser program.
Sec. 235. Criteria for progression of airborne laser program.
Sec. 236. Sense of Congress regarding ballistic missile defense 
          technology funding.
Sec. 237. Report on national missile defense.

Subtitle D--Research and Development for Long-Term Military Capabilities

Sec. 241. Quadrennial report on emerging operational concepts.
Sec. 242. Technology area review and assessment.
Sec. 243. Report by Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, 
          Technology, and Logistics.
Sec. 244. DARPA program for award of competitive prizes to encourage 
          development of advanced technologies.
Sec. 245. Additional pilot program for revitalizing Department of 
          Defense laboratories.

                        Subtitle E--Other Matters

Sec. 251. Development of Department of Defense laser master plan and 
          execution of solid state laser program.
Sec. 252. Report on Air Force distributed mission training.

              Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations

SEC. 201. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

    Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal 
year 2000 for the use of the Department of Defense for 
research, development, test, and evaluation as follows:
            (1) For the Army, $4,791,243,000.
            (2) For the Navy, $8,362,516,000.
            (3) For the Air Force, $13,630,073,000.
            (4) For Defense-wide activities, $9,482,705,000, of 
        which--
                    (A) $253,457,000 is authorized for the 
                activities of the Director, Test and 
                Evaluation; and
                    (B) $24,434,000 is authorized for the 
                Director of Operational Test and Evaluation.

SEC. 202. AMOUNT FOR BASIC AND APPLIED RESEARCH.

    (a) Fiscal Year 2000.--Of the amounts authorized to be 
appropriated by section 201, $4,301,421,000 shall be available 
for basic research and applied research projects.
    (b) Basic Research and Applied Research Defined.--For 
purposes of this section, the term ``basic research and applied 
research'' means work funded in program elements for defense 
research and development under Department of Defense category 
6.1 or 6.2.

    Subtitle B--Program Requirements, Restrictions, and Limitations

SEC. 211. COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM TO EVALUATE AND DEMONSTRATE ADVANCED 
                    TECHNOLOGIES FOR ADVANCED CAPABILITY COMBAT 
                    VEHICLES.

    (a) Establishment of Program.--The Secretary of Defense 
shall establish and carry out a program to provide for the 
evaluation and competitive demonstration of concepts for 
advanced capability combat vehicles for the Army.
    (b) Covered Program.--The program under subsection (a) 
shall be carried out collaboratively pursuant to a memorandum 
of agreement to be entered into between the Secretary of the 
Army and the Director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects 
Agency. The program shall include the following activities:
            (1) Consideration and evaluation of technologies 
        having the potential to enable the development of 
        advanced capability combat vehicles that are 
        significantly superior to the existing M1 series of 
        tanks in terms of capability for combat, survival, 
        support, and deployment, including but not limited to 
        the following technologies:
                    (A) Weapon systems using electromagnetic 
                power, directed energy, and kinetic energy.
                    (B) Propulsion systems using hybrid 
                electric drive.
                    (C) Mobility systems using active and semi-
                active suspension and wheeled vehicle 
                suspension.
                    (D) Protection systems using signature 
                management, lightweight materials, and full-
                spectrum active protection.
                    (E) Advanced robotics, displays, man-
                machine interfaces, and embedded training.
                    (F) Advanced sensory systems and advanced 
                systems for combat identification, tactical 
                navigation, communication, systems status 
                monitoring, and reconnaissance.
                    (G) Revolutionary methods of manufacturing 
                combat vehicles.
            (2) Incorporation of the most promising such 
        technologies into demonstration models.
            (3) Competitive testing and evaluation of such 
        demonstration models.
            (4) Identification of the most promising such 
        demonstration models within a period of time to enable 
        preparation of a full development program capable of 
        beginning by fiscal year 2007.
    (c) Report.--Not later than January 31, 2000, the Secretary 
of the Army and the Director of the Defense Advanced Research 
Projects Agency shall submit to the congressional defense 
committees a joint report on the implementation of the program 
under subsection (a). The report shall include the following:
            (1) A description of the memorandum of agreement 
        referred to in subsection (b).
            (2) A schedule for the program.
            (3) An identification of the funding required for 
        fiscal year 2001 and for the future-years defense 
        program to carry out the program.
            (4) A description and assessment of the acquisition 
        strategy for combat vehicles planned by the Secretary 
        of the Army that would sustain the existing force of 
        M1-series tanks, together with a complete 
        identification of all operation, support, ownership, 
        and other costs required to carry out such strategy 
        through the year 2030.
            (5) A description and assessment of one or more 
        acquisition strategies for combat vehicles, alternative 
        to the strategy referred to in paragraph (4), that 
        would develop a force of advanced capability combat 
        vehicles significantly superior to the existing force 
        of M1-series tanks and, for each such alternative 
        acquisition strategy, an estimate of the funding 
        required to carry out such strategy.
    (d) Funds.--Of the amount authorized to be appropriated for 
Defense-wide activities by section 201(4) for the Defense 
Advanced Research Projects Agency, $56,200,000 shall be 
available only to carry out the program under subsection (a).

SEC. 212. SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING DEFENSE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 
                    PROGRAM.

    (a) Failure To Comply With Funding Objective.--It is the 
sense of Congress that the Secretary of Defense has failed to 
comply with the funding objective for the Defense Science and 
Technology Program, especially the Air Force Science and 
Technology Program, as stated in section 214(a) of the Strom 
Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 
1999 (Public Law 105-261; 112 Stat. 1948), thus jeopardizing 
the stability of the defense technology base and increasing the 
risk of failure to maintain technological superiority in future 
weapon systems.
    (b) Funding Objective.--It is further the sense of Congress 
that, for each of the fiscal years 2001 through 2009, it should 
be an objective of the Secretary of Defense to increase the 
budget for the Defense Science and Technology Program, 
including the science and technology program within each 
military department, for the fiscal year over the budget for 
that program for the preceding fiscal year by a percent that is 
at least two percent above the rate of inflation as determined 
by the Office of Management and Budget.
    (c) Certification.--If the proposed budget for a fiscal 
year covered by subsection (b) fails to comply with the 
objective set forth in that subsection--
            (1) the Secretary of Defense shall submit to 
        Congress--
                    (A) the certification of the Secretary that 
                the budget does not jeopardize the stability of 
                the defense technology base or increase the 
                risk of failure to maintain technological 
                superiority in future weapon systems; or
                    (B) a statement of the Secretary explaining 
                why the Secretary is unable to submit such 
                certification; and
            (2) the Defense Science Board shall, not more than 
        60 days after the date on which the Secretary submits 
        the certification or statement under paragraph (1), 
        submit to the Secretary and Congress a report assessing 
        the effect such failure to comply is likely to have on 
        defense technology and the national defense.

SEC. 213. MICRO-SATELLITE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.

    Of the funds authorized to be appropriated under section 
201(3), $10,000,000 is available for continued implementation 
of the micro-satellite technology program established pursuant 
to section 215 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 1998 (Public Law 105-85; 111 Stat. 1659).

SEC. 214. SPACE CONTROL TECHNOLOGY.

    (a) Funds Available for Air Force Execution.--Of the funds 
authorized to be appropriated under section 201(3), $14,822,000 
shall be available for space control technology development 
pursuant to the Department of Defense Space Control Technology 
Plan of 1999.
    (b) Funds Available for Army Execution.--Of the funds 
authorized to be appropriated under section 201(1), $10,000,000 
shall be available for space control technology development. Of 
the funds made available pursuant to the preceding sentence, 
the commander of the United States Army Space and Missile 
Defense Command may use such amounts as are necessary for any 
or all of the following activities:
            (1) Continued development of the kinetic energy 
        anti-satellite technology program.
            (2) Technology development associated with the 
        kinetic energy anti-satellite kill vehicle to 
        temporarily disrupt satellite functions.
            (3) Cooperative technology development with the Air 
        Force, pursuant to the Department of Defense Space 
        Control Technology Plan of 1999.

SEC. 215. SPACE MANEUVER VEHICLE PROGRAM.

    (a) Funding.--Of the funds authorized to be appropriated 
under section 201(3), $25,000,000 is available for the Space 
Maneuver Vehicle program.
    (b) Acquisition of Second Flight Test Article.--The amount 
available for the space maneuver vehicle program under 
subsection (a) shall be used for development and acquisition of 
an Air Force X-40 flight test article to support the joint Air 
Force and National Aeronautics and Space Administration X-37 
program and to meet unique needs of the Air Force Space 
Maneuver Vehicle program.

SEC. 216. MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM.

    (a) Overall Purpose of Program.--Subsection (a) of section 
2525 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting 
after ``title'' in the first sentence the following: ``through 
the development and application of advanced manufacturing 
technologies and processes that will reduce the acquisition and 
supportability costs of defense weapon systems and reduce 
manufacturing and repair cycle times across the life cycles of 
such systems''.
    (b) Support of Projects To Meet Essential Defense 
Requirements.--Subsection (b)(4) of such section is amended to 
read as follows:
            ``(4) to focus Department of Defense support for 
        the development and application of advanced 
        manufacturing technologies and processes for use to 
        meet manufacturing requirements that are essential to 
        the national defense, as well as for repair and 
        remanufacturing in support of the operations of systems 
        commands, depots, air logistics centers, and 
        shipyards;''.
    (c) Execution.--Subsection (c) of such section is amended--
            (1) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph 
        (5);
            (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following 
        new paragraphs:
    ``(2) In the establishment and review of requirements for 
an advanced manufacturing technology or process, the Secretary 
shall ensure the participation of those prospective technology 
users that are expected to be the users of that technology or 
process.
    ``(3) The Secretary shall ensure that each project under 
the program for the development of an advanced manufacturing 
technology or process includes an implementation plan for the 
transition of that technology or process to the prospective 
technology users that will be the users of that technology or 
process.
    ``(4) In the periodic review of a project under the 
program, the Secretary shall ensure participation by those 
prospective technology users that are the expected users for 
the technology or process being developed under the project.''; 
and
            (3) by adding after paragraph (5) (as redesignated 
        by paragraph (2)) the following new paragraph:
    ``(6) In this subsection, the term `prospective technology 
users' means the following officials and elements of the 
Department of Defense:
            ``(A) Program and project managers for defense 
        weapon systems.
            ``(B) Systems commands.
            ``(C) Depots.
            ``(D) Air logistics centers.
            ``(E) Shipyards.''.
    (d) Consideration of Cost-Sharing Proposals.--Subsection 
(d) of such section is amended--
            (1) by striking paragraphs (2) and (3);
            (2) by striking ``(A)'' after ``(1)''; and
            (3) by striking ``(B) For each'' and all that 
        follows through ``competitive procedures.'' and 
        inserting the following: ``(2) Under the competitive 
        procedures used, the factors to be considered in the 
        evaluation of each proposed grant, contract, 
        cooperative agreement, or other transaction for a 
        project under the program shall include the extent to 
        which that proposed transaction provides for the 
        proposed recipient to share in the cost of the 
        project.''.
    (e) Revisions to Five-Year Plan.--Subsection (e)(2) of such 
section is amended--
            (1) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, including 
        a description of all completed projects and status of 
        implementation'' before the period at the end; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following new 
        subparagraph:
            ``(C) Plans for the implementation of the advanced 
        manufacturing technologies and processes being 
        developed under the program.''.

SEC. 217. REVISION TO LIMITATIONS ON HIGH ALTITUDE ENDURANCE UNMANNED 
                    VEHICLE PROGRAM.

    Section 216(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act 
for Fiscal Year 1998 (Public Law 105-85; 111 Stat. 1660) is 
amended by striking ``may not procure any'' and inserting ``may 
not procure more than two''.

                 Subtitle C--Ballistic Missile Defense

SEC. 231. SPACE BASED INFRARED SYSTEM (SBIRS) LOW PROGRAM.

    (a) Primary Mission of SBIRS Low System.--The primary 
mission of the system designated as of the date of the 
enactment of this Act as the Space Based Infrared System Low 
(hereinafter in this section referred to as the ``SBIRS Low 
system'') is ballistic missile defense. The Secretary of 
Defense shall carry out the acquisition program for that system 
consistent with that primary mission.
    (b) Oversight of Certain Program Functions.--With respect 
to the SBIRS Low system, the Secretary of Defense shall require 
that the Secretary of the Air Force obtain the approval of the 
Director of the Ballistic Missile Defense Organization before 
the Secretary--
            (1) establishes any system level technical 
        requirement or makes any change to any such 
        requirement;
            (2) makes any change to the SBIRS Low baseline 
        schedule; or
            (3) makes any change to the budget baseline 
        identified in the fiscal year 2000 future-years defense 
        program.
    (c) Priority for Ancillary Missions.--The Secretary of 
Defense shall ensure that the Director of the Ballistic Missile 
Defense Organization, in executing the authorities specified in 
subsection (b), engages in appropriate coordination with the 
Secretary of the Air Force and elements of the intelligence 
community to ensure that ancillary SBIRS Low missions (that is, 
missions other than the primary mission of ballistic missile 
defense) receive proper priority to the extent that those 
ancillary missions do not increase technical or schedule risk.
    (d) Management and Funding Budget Activity.--The Secretary 
of Defense shall transfer the management and budgeting of funds 
for the SBIRS Low system from the Tactical Intelligence and 
Related Activities (TIARA) budget aggregation to a 
nonintelligence budget activity of the Air Force.
    (e) Deadline for Definition of System Requirements.--The 
system level technical requirements for the SBIRS Low system 
shall be defined not later than July 1, 2000.
    (f) Definitions.--For purposes of this section:
            (1) The term ``system level technical 
        requirements'' means those technical requirements and 
        those functional requirements of a system, expressed in 
        terms of technical performance and mission 
        requirements, including test provisions, that determine 
        the direction and progress of the systems engineering 
        effort and the degree of convergence upon a balanced 
        and complete configuration.
            (2) The term ``SBIRS Low baseline schedule'' means 
        a program schedule that includes--
                    (A) a Milestone II decision on entry into 
                engineering and manufacturing development to be 
                made during fiscal year 2002;
                    (B) a critical design review to be 
                conducted during fiscal year 2003; and
                    (C) a first launch of a SBIRS Low satellite 
                to be made during fiscal year 2006.

SEC. 232. THEATER MISSILE DEFENSE UPPER TIER ACQUISITION STRATEGY.

    (a) Revised Upper Tier Strategy.--The Secretary of Defense 
shall establish an acquisition strategy for the two upper tier 
missile defense systems that--
            (1) retains funding for both of the upper tier 
        systems in separate, independently managed program 
        elements throughout the future-years defense program;
            (2) bases funding decisions and program schedules 
        for each upper tier system on the performance of each 
        system independent of the performance of the other 
        system; and
            (3) provides for accelerating the deployment of 
        both of the upper tier systems to the maximum extent 
        practicable.
    (b) Upper Tier Systems Defined.--For purposes of this 
section, the upper tier missile defense systems are the 
following:
            (1) The Navy Theater Wide system.
            (2) The Theater High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) 
        system.

SEC. 233. ACQUISITION STRATEGY FOR THEATER HIGH-ALTITUDE AREA DEFENSE 
                    (THAAD) SYSTEM.

    (a) Independent Review of System.--Subsection (a) of 
section 236 of the Strom Thurmond National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (Public Law 105-261; 112 
Stat. 1953) is amended to read as follows:
    ``(a) Continued Independent Review.--The Secretary of 
Defense shall take appropriate steps to assure continued 
independent review, as the Secretary determines is needed, of 
the Theater High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) program.''.
    (b) Coordination of Development of System Elements.--
Subsection (c) of such section is amended by striking ``may'' 
and inserting ``shall''.
    (c) Revision to Limitation on Entering Manufacturing and 
Development Phase for Interceptor Missile.--Subsection (e) of 
such section is amended--
            (1) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph 
        (4); and
            (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following 
        new paragraphs:
    ``(2) If the Secretary determines, after a second 
successful test of the interceptor missile of the THAAD system, 
that the THAAD program has achieved a sufficient level of 
technical maturity, the Secretary may waive the limitation 
specified in paragraph (1).
    ``(3) If the Secretary grants a waiver under paragraph (2), 
the Secretary shall, not later than 60 days after the date of 
the issuance of the waiver, submit to the congressional defense 
committees a report describing the technical rationale for that 
action.''.

SEC. 234. SPACE-BASED LASER PROGRAM.

    (a) Structure of Program.--The Secretary of Defense shall 
structure the space-based laser program to include--
            (1) an integrated flight experiment; and
            (2) an ongoing analysis and technology effort to 
        support the development of an objective system design.
    (b) Integrated Flight Experiment Program Baseline.--Not 
later than March 15, 2000, the Secretary of Defense, in 
consultation with the joint venture contractors for the space-
based laser program, shall establish a program baseline for the 
integrated flight experiment referred to in subsection (a)(1).
    (c) Structure of Integrated Flight Experiment Program 
Baseline.--The program baseline established under subsection 
(b) shall be structured to--
            (1) demonstrate at the earliest date consistent 
        with the requirements of this section the fundamental 
        end-to-end capability to acquire, track, and destroy a 
        boosting ballistic missile with a lethal laser from 
        space; and
            (2) establish a balance between the use of mature 
        technology and more advanced technology so that the 
        integrated flight experiment, while providing 
        significant information that can be used in planning 
        and implementing follow-on phases of the space-based 
        laser program, will be launched as soon as practicable.
    (d) Funds Available for Integrated Flight Experiment.--
Amounts shall be available for the integrated flight experiment 
as follows:
            (1) From amounts available pursuant to section 
        201(3), $73,840,000.
            (2) From amounts available pursuant to section 
        201(4), $75,000,000.
    (e) Limitation on Obligation of Funds for Integrated Flight 
Experiment.--No funds made available in subsection (d) for the 
integrated flight experiment may be obligated until the 
Secretary of the Air Force--
            (1) develops a specific spending plan for such 
        amounts; and
            (2) provides such plan to the congressional defense 
        committees.
    (f) Objective System Design.--To support the development of 
an objective system design for a space-based laser system 
suited to the operational and technological environment that 
will exist when such a system can be deployed, the Secretary of 
Defense shall establish an analysis and technology effort that 
complements the integrated flight experiment. That effort shall 
include the following:
            (1) Research and development on advanced 
        technologies that will not be demonstrated on the 
        integrated flight experiment but may be necessary for 
        an objective system.
            (2) Architecture studies to assess alternative 
        constellation and system performance characteristics.
            (3) Planning for the development of a space-based 
        laser prototype that--
                    (A) uses the lessons learned from the 
                integrated flight experiment; and
                    (B) is supported by the ongoing research 
                and development under paragraph (1), the 
                architecture studies under paragraph (2), and 
                other relevant advanced technology research and 
                development.
    (g) Funds Available for Objective System Design During 
Fiscal Year 2000.--During fiscal year 2000, the Secretary of 
the Air Force may use amounts made available for the integrated 
flight experiment under subsection (d) for the purpose of 
supporting the effort specified in subsection (f) if the 
Secretary of the Air Force first--
            (1) determines that such amounts are needed for 
        that purpose;
            (2) develops a specific spending plan for such 
        amounts; and
            (3) consults with the congressional defense 
        committees regarding such plan.
    (h) Annual Report.--For each year in the three-year period 
beginning with the year 2000, the Secretary of Defense shall, 
not later than March 15 of that year, submit to the 
congressional defense committees a report on the space-based 
laser program. Each such report shall include the following:
            (1) The program baseline for the integrated flight 
        experiment.
            (2) Any changes in that program baseline.
            (3) A description of the activities of the space-
        based laser program in the preceding year.
            (4) A description of the activities of the space-
        based laser program planned for the next fiscal year.
            (5) The funding planned for the space-based laser 
        program throughout the future-years defense program.

SEC. 235. CRITERIA FOR PROGRESSION OF AIRBORNE LASER PROGRAM.

    (a) Modification of PDRR Aircraft.--No modification of the 
PDRR aircraft may commence until the Secretary of the Air Force 
certifies to Congress that the commencement of such 
modification is justified on the basis of existing test data 
and analyses involving the following activities:
            (1) The North Oscura Peak test program.
            (2) Scintillometry data collection and analysis.
            (3) The lethality/vulnerability program.
            (4) The countermeasures test and analysis effort.
            (5) Reduction and analysis of atmospheric data for 
        fiscal years 1997 and 1998.
    (b) Acquisition of EMD Aircraft and Flight Test of PDRR 
Aircraft.--In carrying out the Airborne Laser program, the 
Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the Authority-to-
Proceed-2 decision is not made until the Secretary of Defense--
            (1) ensures that the Secretary of the Air Force has 
        developed an appropriate plan for resolving the 
        technical challenges identified in the Airborne Laser 
        Program Assessment;
            (2) approves that plan; and
            (3) submits that plan to the congressional defense 
        committees.
    (c) Entry into EMD Phase.--The Secretary of Defense shall 
ensure that the Milestone II decision is not made until--
            (1) the PDRR aircraft undergoes a robust series of 
        flight tests that validates the technical maturity of 
        the Airborne Laser program and provides sufficient 
        information regarding the performance of the Airborne 
        Laser system; and
            (2) sufficient technical information is available 
        to determine whether adequate progress is being made in 
        the ongoing effort to address the operational issues 
        identified in the Airborne Laser Program Assessment.
    (d) Modification of EMD Aircraft.--The Secretary of the Air 
Force may not commence any modification of the EMD aircraft 
until the Milestone II decision is made.
    (e) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) The term ``PDRR aircraft'' means the aircraft 
        relating to the program definition and risk reduction 
        phase of the Airborne Laser program.
            (2) The term ``EMD aircraft'' means the aircraft 
        relating to the engineering and manufacturing 
        development phase of the Airborne Laser program.
            (3) The term ``Authority-to-Proceed-2 decision'' 
        means the decision allowing acquisition of the EMD 
        aircraft and flight testing of the PDRR aircraft.
            (4) The term ``Milestone II decision'' means the 
        decision allowing the entry of the Airborne Laser 
        program into the engineering and manufacturing 
        development phase.
            (5) The term ``Airborne Laser Program Assessment'' 
        means the report titled ``Assessment of Technical and 
        Operational Aspects of the Airborne Laser Program'', 
        submitted to Congress by the Secretary of Defense on 
        March 9, 1999.

SEC. 236. SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE 
                    TECHNOLOGY FUNDING.

    It is the sense of Congress that--
            (1) because technology development provides the 
        basis for future weapon systems, it is important to 
        maintain a healthy balance between funding for the 
        development of technology for ballistic missile defense 
        systems and funding for the acquisition of ballistic 
        missile defense systems;
            (2) funding planned within the future-years defense 
        program of the Department of Defense should be 
        sufficient to support the development of technology for 
        future and follow-on ballistic missile defense systems 
        while simultaneously supporting the acquisition of 
        ballistic missile defense systems; and
            (3) the Secretary of Defense should seek to ensure 
        that funding in the future-years defense program is 
        adequate both for the development of technology for 
        advanced ballistic missile defense systems and for the 
        major existing programs for the acquisition of 
        ballistic missile defense systems.

SEC. 237. REPORT ON NATIONAL MISSILE DEFENSE.

    Not later than March 15, 2000, the Secretary of Defense 
shall submit to Congress the Secretary's assessment of the 
advantages or disadvantages of a two-site deployment of a 
ground-based National Missile Defense system, with special 
reference to considerations of the world-wide ballistic missile 
threat, defensive coverage, redundancy and survivability, and 
economies of scale.

      Subtitle D--Research and Development for Long-Term Military 
                              Capabilities

SEC. 241. QUADRENNIAL REPORT ON EMERGING OPERATIONAL CONCEPTS.

    (a) In General.--(1) Chapter 23 of title 10, United States 
Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new 
section:

``Sec. 486. Quadrennial report on emerging operational concepts

    ``(a) Quadrennial Report Required.--Not later than March 1 
of each year evenly divisible by four, 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 emerging operational concepts. Each 
such report shall be prepared by the Secretary in consultation 
with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
    ``(b) Content of Report Relating to DoD Processes.--Each 
such report shall contain a description, for the four years 
preceding the year in which the report is submitted, of the 
following:
            ``(1) The process undertaken in the Department of 
        Defense, and in each of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and 
        Marine Corps, to define and develop doctrine, 
        operational concepts, organizational concepts, and 
        acquisition strategies to address--
                    ``(A) the potential of emerging 
                technologies for significantly improving the 
                operational effectiveness of the armed forces;
                    ``(B) changes in the international order 
                that may necessitate changes in the operational 
                capabilities of the armed forces;
                    ``(C) emerging capabilities of potential 
                adversary states; and
                    ``(D) changes in defense budget 
                projections.
            ``(2) The manner in which the processes described 
        in paragraph (1) are harmonized to ensure that there is 
        a sufficient consideration of the development of joint 
        doctrine, operational concepts, and acquisition 
        strategies.
            ``(3) The manner in which the processes described 
        in paragraph (1) are coordinated through the Joint 
        Requirements Oversight Council and reflected in the 
        planning, programming, and budgeting process of the 
        Department of Defense.
    ``(c) Content of Report Relating to Identification of 
Technological Objectives for Research and Development.--Each 
report under this section shall set forth the military 
capabilities that are necessary for meeting national security 
requirements over the next two to three decades, including--
            ``(1) the most significant strategic and 
        operational capabilities (including both armed force-
        specific and joint capabilities) that are necessary for 
        the armed forces to prevail against the most dangerous 
        threats, including asymmetrical threats, that could be 
        posed to the national security interests of the United 
        States by potential adversaries from 20 to 30 years in 
        the future;
            ``(2) the key characteristics and capabilities of 
        future military systems (including both armed force-
        specific and joint systems) that will be needed to meet 
        each such threat; and
            ``(3) the most significant research and development 
        challenges that must be met, and the technological 
        breakthroughs that must be made, to develop and field 
        such systems.''.
    (2) The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter 
is amended by adding at the end the following new item:
``486. Quadrennial report on emerging operational concepts.''.
    (b) Conforming Repeal.--Section 1042 of the National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997 (Public Law 104-
201; 110 Stat. 2642; 10 U.S.C. 113 note) is repealed.

SEC. 242. TECHNOLOGY AREA REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT.

    Section 270(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act 
for Fiscal Year 1997 (Public Law 104-201; 110 Stat. 2469; 10 
U.S.C. 2501 note) is amended to read as follows:
    ``(b) Technology Area Review and Assessment.--With the 
submission of the plan under subsection (a) each year, the 
Secretary shall also submit to the committees referred to in 
that subsection a summary of each technology area review and 
assessment conducted by the Department of Defense in support of 
that plan.''.

SEC. 243. REPORT BY UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR ACQUISITION, 
                    TECHNOLOGY, AND LOGISTICS.

    (a) Requirement.--The Under Secretary of Defense for 
Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics shall submit to the 
congressional defense committees a report on the actions that 
are necessary to promote the research base and technological 
development that will be needed for ensuring that the Armed 
Forces have the military capabilities that are necessary for 
meeting national security requirements over the next two to 
three decades.
    (b) Content.--The report shall include the actions that 
have been taken or are planned to be taken within the 
Department of Defense to ensure that--
            (1) the Department of Defense laboratories place an 
        appropriate emphasis on revolutionary changes in 
        military operations and the new technologies that will 
        be necessary to support those operations;
            (2) the Department helps sustain a high-quality 
        national research base that includes organizations 
        attuned to the needs of the Department, the fostering 
        and creation of revolutionary technologies useful to 
        the Department, and the capability to identify 
        opportunities for new military capabilities in emerging 
        scientific knowledge;
            (3) the Department can identify, provide 
        appropriate funding for, and ensure the coordinated 
        development of joint technologies that will serve the 
        needs of more than one of the Armed Forces;
            (4) the Department can identify militarily relevant 
        technologies that are developed in the private sector, 
        rapidly incorporate those technologies into defense 
        systems, and effectively utilize technology transfer 
        processes;
            (5) the Department can effectively and efficiently 
        manage the transition of new technologies from the 
        applied research and advanced technological development 
        stage through the product development stage in a manner 
        that ensures that maximum advantage is obtained from 
        advances in technology; and
            (6) the Department's educational institutions for 
        the officers of the uniformed services incorporate into 
        their officer education and training programs, as 
        appropriate, materials necessary to ensure that the 
        officers have the familiarity with the processes, 
        advances, and opportunities in technology development 
        that is necessary for making decisions that ensure the 
        superiority of United States defense technology in the 
        future.

SEC. 244. DARPA PROGRAM FOR AWARD OF COMPETITIVE PRIZES TO ENCOURAGE 
                    DEVELOPMENT OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES.

    (a) Authority.--Chapter 139 of title 10, United States 
Code, is amended by inserting after section 2374 the following 
new section:

``Sec. 2374a. Prizes for advanced technology achievements

    ``(a) Authority.--The Secretary of Defense, acting through 
the Director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, 
may carry out a program to award cash prizes in recognition of 
outstanding achievements in basic, advanced, and applied 
research, technology development, and prototype development 
that have the potential for application to the performance of 
the military missions of the Department of Defense.
    ``(b) Competition Requirements.--The program under 
subsection (a) shall use a competitive process for the 
selection of recipients of cash prizes. The process shall 
include the widely-advertised solicitation of submissions of 
research results, technology developments, and prototypes.
    ``(c) Limitations.--(1) The total amount made available for 
award of cash prizes in a fiscal year may not exceed 
$10,000,000.
    ``(2) No prize competition may result in the award of more 
than $1,000,000 in cash prizes without the approval of the 
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and 
Logistics.
    ``(d) Relationship to Other Authority.--The program under 
subsection (a) may be carried out in conjunction with or in 
addition to the exercise of any other authority of the Director 
to acquire, support, or stimulate basic, advanced and applied 
research, technology development, or prototype projects.
    ``(e) Annual Report.--Promptly after the end of each fiscal 
year, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed 
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a 
report on the administration of the program for that fiscal 
year. The report shall include the following:
            ``(1) The military applications of the research, 
        technology, or prototypes for which prizes were 
        awarded.
            ``(2) The total amount of the prizes awarded.
            ``(3) The methods used for solicitation and 
        evaluation of submissions, together with an assessment 
        of the effectiveness of those methods.
    ``(f) Period of Authority.--The authority to award prizes 
under subsection (a) shall terminate at the end of September 
30, 2003.''.
    (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the 
beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the 
item relating to section 2374 the following new item:
``2374a. Prizes for advanced technology achievements.''.

SEC. 245. ADDITIONAL PILOT PROGRAM FOR REVITALIZING DEPARTMENT OF 
                    DEFENSE LABORATORIES.

    (a) Authority.--(1) The Secretary of Defense may carry out 
a pilot program to demonstrate improved efficiency in the 
performance of research, development, test, and evaluation 
functions of the Department of Defense. The pilot program under 
this section is in addition to, but may be carried out in 
conjunction with, the pilot program authorized by section 246 
of the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 1999 (Public Law 105-261; 112 Stat. 1955; 10 U.S.C. 
2358 note).
    (2) Under the pilot program, the Secretary of Defense shall 
provide the director of one science and technology laboratory, 
and the director of one test and evaluation laboratory, of each 
military department with authority for the following:
            (A) To ensure that the laboratories selected can 
        attract a workforce appropriately balanced between 
        permanent and temporary personnel and among workers 
        with an appropriate level of skills and experience and 
        that those laboratories can effectively compete in 
        hiring to obtain the finest scientific talent.
            (B) To develop or expand innovative methods of 
        operation that provide more defense research for each 
        dollar of cost, including carrying out initiatives such 
        as focusing on the performance of core functions and 
        adopting more business-like practices.
            (C) To waive any restrictions not required by law 
        that apply to the demonstration and implementation of 
        methods for achieving the objectives set forth in 
        subparagraphs (A) and (B).
    (3) In selecting the laboratories for participation in the 
pilot program, the Secretary shall consider laboratories where 
innovative management techniques have been demonstrated, 
particularly as documented under sections 1115 through 1119 of 
title 31, United States Code, relating to Government agency 
performance and results.
    (4) The Secretary may carry out the pilot program at each 
selected laboratory for a period of three years beginning not 
later than March 1, 2000.
    (b) Reports.--(1) Not later than March 1, 2000, the 
Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report on the 
implementation of the pilot program. The report shall include 
the following:
            (A) Each laboratory selected for the pilot program.
            (B) To the extent possible, a description of the 
        innovative concepts that are to be tested at each 
        laboratory.
            (C) The criteria to be used for measuring the 
        success of each concept to be tested.
    (2) Promptly after the expiration of the period for 
participation of a laboratory in the pilot program, the 
Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a final report on 
the participation of that laboratory in the pilot program. The 
report shall include the following:
            (A) A description of the concepts tested.
            (B) The results of the testing.
            (C) The lessons learned.
            (D) Any proposal for legislation that the Secretary 
        recommends on the basis of the experience at that 
        laboratory under the pilot program.

                       Subtitle E--Other Matters

SEC. 251. DEVELOPMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE LASER MASTER PLAN AND 
                    EXECUTION OF SOLID STATE LASER PROGRAM.

    (a) Master Plan Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall 
develop a unified plan of the Department of Defense to develop 
laser technology for potential weapons applications (in this 
section referred to as the ``laser master plan''). In 
developing the plan, the Secretary shall consult with the 
Secretary of Energy and the Secretaries of the military 
departments.
    (b) Contents of Laser Master Plan.--The laser master plan 
shall include the following:
            (1) Identification of potential weapons 
        applications of chemical, solid state, and other 
        lasers.
            (2) Identification of critical technologies and 
        manufacturing capabilities required to achieve such 
        weapons applications.
            (3) A development path for those critical 
        technologies and manufacturing capabilities.
            (4) Identification of the funding required in 
        future fiscal years to carry out the laser master plan.
            (5) Identification of unfunded requirements in the 
        laser master plan.
            (6) An appropriate management and oversight 
        structure to carry out the laser master plan.
    (c) Report.--Not later than March 15, 2000, the Secretary 
of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees 
a report containing the laser master plan.
    (d) Recommendations for Executive Agent for Solid State 
Laser Programs.--Upon the completion of the laser master plan, 
the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional 
defense committees the recommendations of the Secretary as to 
the establishment of an executive agent to coordinate, 
implement, and oversee the execution of the elements of the 
laser master plan that relate to solid state lasers.
    (e) Development and Demonstration of Solid State Laser 
Technology.--The Secretary of the Army shall--
            (1) initiate, not later than November 1, 1999, or 
        30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, 
        whichever is later, a development program for solid 
        state laser technologies; and
            (2) demonstrate solid state laser technology 
        consistent with the objectives of the technical 
        partnership between the United States Army Space and 
        Missile Defense Command and the Lawrence Livermore 
        National Laboratory, Livermore, California, with a goal 
        of achieving a solid state laser of 100 kilowatt 
        average power.
    (f) Funding.--From amounts available pursuant to section 
201(1), $20,000,000 shall be available to carry out the 
activities specified in subsection (e).

SEC. 252. REPORT ON AIR FORCE DISTRIBUTED MISSION TRAINING.

    (a) Requirement.--The Secretary of the Air Force shall 
submit to Congress, not later than January 31, 2000, a report 
on the Air Force Distributed Mission Training program.
    (b) Content of Report.--The report shall include a 
discussion of the following:
            (1) The progress that the Air Force has made to 
        demonstrate and prove the Air Force Distributed Mission 
        Training concept of linking geographically separated, 
        high-fidelity simulators to provide a mission rehearsal 
        capability for Air Force units, and any units of any of 
        the other Armed Forces as may be necessary, to train 
        together from their home stations.
            (2) The actions that have been taken or are planned 
        to be taken within the Department of the Air Force to 
        ensure that--
                    (A) an independent study of all 
                requirements, technologies, and acquisition 
                strategies essential to the formulation of a 
                sound Distributed Mission Training program is 
                under way; and
                    (B) all Air Force laboratories and other 
                Air Force facilities necessary to the research, 
                development, testing, and evaluation of the 
                Distributed Mission Training program have been 
                assessed regarding the availability of the 
                necessary resources to demonstrate and prove 
                the Air Force Distributed Mission Training 
                concept.

                  TITLE III--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

               Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations

Sec. 301. Operation and maintenance funding.
Sec. 302. Working capital funds.
Sec. 303. Armed Forces Retirement Home.
Sec. 304. Transfer from National Defense Stockpile Transaction Fund.
Sec. 305. Transfer to Defense Working Capital Funds to support Defense 
          Commissary Agency.

     Subtitle B--Program Requirements, Restrictions, and Limitations

Sec. 311. Armed Forces Emergency Services.
Sec. 312. Replacement of nonsecure tactical radios of the 82nd Airborne 
          Division.
Sec. 313. Large medium-speed roll-on/roll-off (LMSR) program.
Sec. 314. Contributions for Spirit of Hope endowment fund of United 
          Service Organizations, Incorporated.

                  Subtitle C--Environmental Provisions

Sec. 321. Extension of limitation on payment of fines and penalties 
          using funds in environmental restoration accounts.
Sec. 322. Modification of requirements for annual reports on 
          environmental compliance activities.
Sec. 323. Defense environmental technology program and investment 
          control process for environmental technologies.
Sec. 324. Modification of membership of Strategic Environmental Research 
          and Development Program Council.
Sec. 325. Extension of pilot program for sale of air pollution emission 
          reduction incentives.
Sec. 326. Reimbursement for certain costs in connection with Fresno Drum 
          Superfund Site, Fresno, California.
Sec. 327. Payment of stipulated penalties assessed under CERCLA in 
          connection with F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming.
Sec. 328. Remediation of asbestos and lead-based paint.
Sec. 329. Release of information to foreign countries regarding any 
          environmental contamination at former United States military 
          installations in those countries.
Sec. 330. Toussaint River ordnance mitigation study.

                   Subtitle D--Depot-Level Activities

Sec. 331. Sales of articles and services of defense industrial 
          facilities to purchasers outside the Department of Defense.
Sec. 332. Contracting authority for defense working capital funded 
          industrial facilities.
Sec. 333. Annual reports on expenditures for performance of depot-level 
          maintenance and repair workloads by public and private 
          sectors.
Sec. 334. Applicability of competition requirement in contracting out 
          workloads performed by depot-level activities of Department of 
          Defense.
Sec. 335. Treatment of public sector winning bidders for contracts for 
          performance of depot-level maintenance and repair workloads 
          formerly performed at certain military installations.
Sec. 336. Additional matters to be reported before prime vendor contract 
          for depot-level maintenance and repair is entered into.

     Subtitle E--Performance of Functions by Private-Sector Sources

Sec. 341. Reduced threshold for consideration of effect on local 
          community of changing defense functions to private sector 
          performance.
Sec. 342. Congressional notification of A-76 cost comparison waivers.
Sec. 343. Report on use of employees of non-Federal entities to provide 
          services to Department of Defense.
Sec. 344. Evaluation of total system performance responsibility program.
Sec. 345. Sense of Congress regarding process for modernization of army 
          computer services.

                Subtitle F--Defense Dependents Education

Sec. 351. Assistance to local educational agencies that benefit 
          dependents of members of the Armed Forces and Department of 
          Defense civilian employees.
Sec. 352. Unified school boards for all Department of Defense Domestic 
          Dependent Schools in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and Guam.
Sec. 353. Continuation of enrollment at Department of Defense domestic 
          dependent elementary and secondary schools.
Sec. 354. Technical amendments to Defense Dependents' Education Act of 
          1978.

                  Subtitle G--Military Readiness Issues

Sec. 361. Independent study of military readiness reporting system.
Sec. 362. Independent study of Department of Defense secondary inventory 
          and parts shortages.
Sec. 363. Report on inventory and control of military equipment.
Sec. 364. Comptroller General study of adequacy of Department 
          restructured sustainment and reengineered logistics product 
          support practices.
Sec. 365. Comptroller General review of real property maintenance and 
          its effect on readiness.
Sec. 366. Establishment of logistics standards for sustained military 
          operations.

                Subtitle H--Information Technology Issues

Sec. 371. Discretionary authority to install telecommunication equipment 
          for persons performing voluntary services.
Sec. 372. Authority for disbursing officers to support use of automated 
          teller machines on naval vessels for financial transactions.
Sec. 373. Use of Smart Card technology in the Department of Defense.
Sec. 374. Report on defense use of Smart Card as PKI authentication 
          device carrier.

                        Subtitle I--Other Matters

Sec. 381. Authority to lend or donate obsolete or condemned rifles for 
          funeral and other ceremonies.
Sec. 382. Extension of warranty claims recovery pilot program.
Sec. 383. Preservation of historic buildings and grounds at United 
          States Soldiers' and Airmen's Home, District of Columbia.
Sec. 384. Clarification of land conveyance authority, United States 
          Soldiers' and Airmen's Home.
Sec. 385. Treatment of Alaska, Hawaii, and Guam in defense household 
          goods moving programs.

              Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations

SEC. 301. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FUNDING.

    Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal 
year 2000 for the use of the Armed Forces and other activities 
and agencies of the Department of Defense for expenses, not 
otherwise provided for, for operation and maintenance, in 
amounts as follows:
            (1) For the Army, $18,922,494,000.
            (2) For the Navy, $22,641,515,000.
            (3) For the Marine Corps, $2,724,529,000  .
            (4) For the Air Force, $20,961,458,000.
            (5) For Defense-wide activities, $11,496,633,000.
            (6) For the Army Reserve, $1,441,213,000.
            (7) For the Naval Reserve, $937,647,000.
            (8) For the Marine Corps Reserve, $135,766,000.
            (9) For the Air Force Reserve, $1,750,937,000.
            (10) For the Army National Guard, $3,113,684,000.
            (11) For the Air National Guard, $3,168,518,000.
            (12) For the Defense Inspector General, 
        $138,744,000.
            (13) For the United States Court of Appeals for the 
        Armed Forces, $7,621,000.
            (14) For Environmental Restoration, Army, 
        $378,170,000.
            (15) For Environmental Restoration, Navy, 
        $284,000,000.
            (16) For Environmental Restoration, Air Force, 
        $376,800,000.
            (17) For Environmental Restoration, Defense-wide, 
        $25,370,000.
            (18) For Environmental Restoration, Formerly Used 
        Defense Sites, $239,214,000.
            (19) For Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster, and Civic 
        Aid programs, $55,800,000.
            (20) For Drug Interdiction and Counter-drug 
        Activities, Defense-wide, $803,500,000.
            (21) For the Kaho'olawe Island Conveyance, 
        Remediation, and Environmental Restoration Trust Fund, 
        $15,000,000.
            (22) For Defense Health Program, $10,482,687,000.
            (23) For Cooperative Threat Reduction programs, 
        $475,500,000.
            (24) For Overseas Contingency Operations Transfer 
        Fund, $1,879,600,000.
            (25) For quality of life enhancements, 
        $1,845,370,000.

SEC. 302. WORKING CAPITAL FUNDS.

    Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal 
year 2000 for the use of the Armed Forces and other activities 
and agencies of the Department of Defense for providing capital 
for working capital and revolving funds in amounts as follows:
            (1) For the Defense Working Capital Funds, 
        $90,344,000.
            (2) For the National Defense Sealift Fund, 
        $434,700,000.

SEC. 303. ARMED FORCES RETIREMENT HOME.

    There is hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal 
year 2000 from the Armed Forces Retirement Home Trust Fund the 
sum of $68,295,000 for the operation of the Armed Forces 
Retirement Home, including the United States Soldiers' and 
Airmen's Home and the Naval Home.

SEC. 304. TRANSFER FROM NATIONAL DEFENSE STOCKPILE TRANSACTION FUND.

    (a) Transfer Authority.--To the extent provided in 
appropriations Acts, not more than $150,000,000 is authorized 
to be transferred from the National Defense Stockpile 
Transaction Fund to operation and maintenance accounts for 
fiscal year 2000 in amounts as follows:
            (1) For the Army, $50,000,000.
            (2) For the Navy, $50,000,000.
            (3) For the Air Force, $50,000,000.
    (b) Treatment of Transfers.--Amounts transferred under this 
section--
            (1) shall be merged with, and be available for the 
        same purposes and the same period as, the amounts in 
        the accounts to which transferred; and
            (2) may not be expended for an item that has been 
        denied authorization of appropriations by Congress.
    (c) Relationship to Other Transfer Authority.--The transfer 
authority provided in this section is in addition to the 
transfer authority provided in section 1001.

SEC. 305. TRANSFER TO DEFENSE WORKING CAPITAL FUNDS TO SUPPORT DEFENSE 
                    COMMISSARY AGENCY.

    (a) Army Operation and Maintenance Funds.--The Secretary of 
the Army shall transfer $346,154,000 of the amount authorized 
to be appropriated by section 301(1) for operation and 
maintenance for the Army to the Defense Working Capital Funds 
for the purpose of funding operations of the Defense Commissary 
Agency.
    (b) Navy Operation and Maintenance Funds.--The Secretary of 
the Navy shall transfer $263,070,000 of the amount authorized 
to be appropriated by section 301(2) for operation and 
maintenance for the Navy to the Defense Working Capital Funds 
for the purpose of funding operations of the Defense Commissary 
Agency.
    (c) Marine Corps Operation and Maintenance Funds.--The 
Secretary of the Navy shall transfer $90,834,000 of the amount 
authorized to be appropriated by section 301(3) for operation 
and maintenance for the Marine Corps to the Defense Working 
Capital Funds for the purpose of funding operations of the 
Defense Commissary Agency.
    (d) Air Force Operation and Maintenance Funds.--The 
Secretary of the Air Force shall transfer $309,061,000 of the 
amount authorized to be appropriated by section 301(4) for 
operation and maintenance for the Air Force to the Defense 
Working Capital Funds for the purpose of funding operations of 
the Defense Commissary Agency.
    (e) Treatment of Transfers.--Amounts transferred under this 
section--
            (1) shall be merged with, and be available for the 
        same purposes and the same period as, other amounts in 
        the Defense Working Capital Funds available for the 
        purpose of funding operations of the Defense Commissary 
        Agency; and
            (2) may not be expended for an item that has been 
        denied authorization of appropriations by Congress.
    (f) Relationship to Other Transfer Authority.--The transfer 
requirements of this section are in addition to the transfer 
authority provided in section 1001.

    Subtitle B--Program Requirements, Restrictions, and Limitations

SEC. 311. ARMED FORCES EMERGENCY SERVICES.

    Of the amount authorized to be appropriated by section 
301(5) for operation and maintenance for Defense-wide 
activities, $23,000,000 shall be made available to the American 
Red Cross to fund the Armed Forces Emergency Services.

SEC. 312. REPLACEMENT OF NONSECURE TACTICAL RADIOS OF THE 82ND AIRBORNE 
                    DIVISION.

    Of the amount authorized to be appropriated by section 
301(1) for operation and maintenance for the Army, such funds 
as may be necessary, but not to exceed $5,500,000, shall be 
available to the Secretary of the Army for the purpose of 
replacing nonsecure tactical radios used by the 82nd Airborne 
Division with radios, such as models AN/PRC-138 and AN/PRC-148, 
identified as being capable of fulfilling mission requirements.

SEC. 313. LARGE MEDIUM-SPEED ROLL-ON/ROLL-OFF (LMSR) PROGRAM.

    (a) Authorization of Ship.--The Secretary of the Navy is 
authorized to procure the large medium-speed roll-on/roll-off 
(LMSR) ship to be designated T-AKR 307 or T-AKR 317, subject to 
the availability of appropriations for that purpose.
    (b) Amount Authorized.--Of the amount authorized to be 
appropriated under section 302(2) for fiscal year 2000 that is 
provided for the National Defense Sealift Fund, $80,000,000 is 
available for the advance procurement and advance construction 
of components for the LMSR program referred to in subsection 
(a). The Secretary of the Navy may enter into a contract or 
contracts with the shipbuilder and other entities for the 
advance procurement and advance construction of those 
components.

SEC. 314. CONTRIBUTIONS FOR SPIRIT OF HOPE ENDOWMENT FUND OF UNITED 
                    SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, INCORPORATED.

    (a) Grants Authorized.--Subject to subsection (c), the 
Secretary of Defense may make grants to the United Service 
Organizations, Incorporated, a federally chartered corporation 
under chapter 2201 of title 36, United States Code, to 
contribute funds for the USO's Spirit of Hope Endowment Fund.
    (b) Grant Increments.--The amount of the first grant under 
subsection (a) may not exceed $2,000,000. The amount of the 
second grant under such subsection may not exceed $3,000,000, 
and subsequent grants may not exceed $5,000,000.
    (c) Matching Requirement.--Each grant under subsection (a) 
may not be made until after the United Service Organizations, 
Incorporated, certifies to the Secretary of Defense that 
sufficient funds have been raised from non-Federal sources for 
deposit in the Spirit of Hope Endowment Fund to match, on a 
dollar-for-dollar basis, the amount of that grant.
    (d) Funding.--Of the amount authorized to be appropriated 
by section 301(5) for operation and maintenance for Defense-
wide activities, $25,000,000 shall be available to the 
Secretary of Defense for the purpose of making grants under 
subsection (a).

                  Subtitle C--Environmental Provisions

SEC. 321. EXTENSION OF LIMITATION ON PAYMENT OF FINES AND PENALTIES 
                    USING FUNDS IN ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION ACCOUNTS.

    Section 2703(e) of title 10, United States Code, is amended 
by striking ``through 1999,'' both places it appears and 
inserting ``through 2010,''.

SEC. 322. MODIFICATION OF REQUIREMENTS FOR ANNUAL REPORTS ON 
                    ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE ACTIVITIES.

    (a) Modification of Requirements.--Subsection (b) of 
section 2706 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to 
read as follows:
    ``(b) Report on Environmental Quality Programs and Other 
Environmental Activities.--(1) The Secretary of Defense shall 
submit to Congress each year, not later than 45 days after the 
date on which the President submits to Congress the budget for 
a fiscal year, a report on the progress made in carrying out 
activities under the environmental quality programs of the 
Department of Defense and the military departments.
    ``(2) Each report shall include the following:
            ``(A) A description of the environmental quality 
        program of the Department of Defense, and of each of 
        the military departments, during the period consisting 
        of the four fiscal years preceding the fiscal year in 
        which the report is submitted, the fiscal year in which 
        the report is submitted, and the fiscal year following 
        the fiscal year in which the report is submitted.
            ``(B) For each of the major activities under the 
        environmental quality programs:
                    ``(i) A specification of the amount 
                expended, or proposed to be expended, in each 
                fiscal year of the period covered by the 
                report.
                    ``(ii) An explanation for any significant 
                change in the aggregate amount to be expended 
                in the fiscal year in which the report is 
                submitted, and in the following fiscal year, 
                when compared with the fiscal year preceding 
                each such fiscal year.
                    ``(iii) An assessment of the manner in 
                which the scope of the activities have changed 
                over the course of the period covered by the 
                report.
            ``(C) A summary of the major achievements of the 
        environmental quality programs and of any major 
        problems with the programs.
            ``(D) A list of the planned or ongoing projects 
        necessary to support the environmental quality programs 
        during the period covered by the report, the cost of 
        which has exceeded or is anticipated to exceed 
        $1,500,000. The list and accompanying material shall 
        include the following:
                    ``(i) A separate listing of the projects 
                inside the United States and of the projects 
                outside the United States.
                    ``(ii) For each project commenced during 
                the first four fiscal years of the period 
                covered by the report (other than a project 
                that was reported as fully executed in the 
                report for a previous fiscal year), a 
                description of--
                            ``(I) the amount specified in the 
                        initial budget request for the project;
                            ``(II) the aggregate amount 
                        allocated to the project through the 
                        fiscal year preceding the fiscal year 
                        for which the report is submitted; and
                            ``(III) the aggregate amount 
                        obligated for the project through that 
                        fiscal year.
                    ``(iii) For each project commenced or to be 
                commenced in the fiscal year in which the 
                report is submitted, a description of--
                            ``(I) the amount specified for the 
                        project in the budget for the fiscal 
                        year; and
                            ``(II) the amount allocated to the 
                        project in the fiscal year.
                    ``(iv) For each project to be commenced in 
                the last fiscal year of the period, a 
                description of the amount, if any, specified 
                for the project in the budget for the fiscal 
                year.
                    ``(v) If the anticipated aggregate cost of 
                any project covered by the report will exceed 
                by more than 25 percent the amount specified in 
                the initial budget request for such project, a 
                justification for that variance.
            ``(E) A statement of the fines and penalties 
        imposed or assessed against the Department of Defense 
        and the military departments under Federal, State, or 
        local environmental laws during the fiscal year in 
        which the report is submitted and the four preceding 
        fiscal years, which shall set forth the following:
                    ``(i) Each Federal environmental statute 
                under which a fine or penalty was imposed or 
                assessed during each such fiscal year.
                    ``(ii) With respect to each such Federal 
                statute--
                            ``(I) the aggregate amount of fines 
                        and penalties imposed under the statute 
                        during each such fiscal year;
                            ``(II) the aggregate amount of 
                        fines and penalties paid under the 
                        statute during each such fiscal year; 
                        and
                            ``(III) the total amount required 
                        during such fiscal years for 
                        supplemental environmental projects in 
                        lieu of the payment of a fine or 
                        penalty under the statute and the 
                        extent to which the cost of such 
                        projects during such fiscal years has 
                        exceeded the original amount of the 
                        fine or penalty.
                    ``(iii) A trend analysis of fines and 
                penalties imposed or assessed during each such 
                fiscal year for military installations inside 
                and outside the United States.
            ``(F) A statement of the amounts expended, and 
        anticipated to be expended, during the period covered 
        by the report for any activities overseas relating to 
        the environment, including amounts for activities 
        relating to environmental remediation, compliance, 
        conservation, pollution prevention, and environmental 
        technology and amounts for conferences, meetings, and 
        studies for pilot programs, and for travel related to 
        such activities.''.
    (b) Conforming Repeal.--Such section is further amended by 
striking subsection (d).
    (c) Definitions.--Subsection (e) of such section is amended 
by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:
            ``(4) The term `environmental quality program' 
        means a program of activities relating to environmental 
        compliance, conservation, pollution prevention, and 
        such other activities relating to environmental quality 
        as the Secretary concerned may designate for purposes 
        of the program.
            ``(5) The term `major activities', with respect to 
        an environmental quality program, means the following 
        activities under the program:
                    ``(A) Environmental compliance activities.
                    ``(B) Conservation activities.
                    ``(C) Pollution prevention activities.''.

SEC. 323. DEFENSE ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM AND INVESTMENT 
                    CONTROL PROCESS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES.

    (a) Purposes.--The purposes of this section are--
            (1) to hold the Department of Defense and the 
        military departments accountable for achieving 
        performance-based results in the management of 
        environmental technology by providing a connection 
        between program direction and the achievement of 
        specific performance-based results;
            (2) to assure the identification of end-user 
        requirements for environmental technology within the 
        military departments;
            (3) to assure results, quality of effort, and 
        appropriate levels of service and support for end-users 
        of environmental technology within the military 
        departments; and
            (4) to promote improvement in the performance of 
        environmental technologies by establishing objectives 
        for environmental technology programs, measuring 
        performance against such objectives, and making public 
        reports on the progress made in such performance.
    (b) Investment Control Process.--(1) Chapter 160 of title 
10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the 
following new section:

``Sec. 2709. Investment control process for environmental technologies

    ``(a) Investment Control Process.--The Secretary of Defense 
shall ensure that the technology planning process developed to 
implement section 2501 of this title and section 270(b) of the 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997 (Public 
Law 104-201; 110 Stat. 2469) provides for an investment control 
process for the selection, prioritization, management, and 
evaluation of environmental technologies by the Department of 
Defense, the military departments, and the Defense Agencies.
    ``(b) Planning and Evaluation.--The environmental 
technology investment control process required by subsection 
(a) shall provide, at a minimum, for the following:
            ``(1) The active participation by end-users of 
        environmental technology, including the officials 
        responsible for the environmental security programs of 
        the Department of Defense and the military departments, 
        in the selection and prioritization of environmental 
        technologies.
            ``(2) The development of measurable performance 
        goals and objectives for the management and development 
        of environmental technologies and specific mechanisms 
        for assuring the achievement of the goals and 
        objectives.
            ``(3) Annual performance reviews to determine 
        whether the goals and objectives have been achieved and 
        to take appropriate action in the event that they are 
        not achieved.''.
    (2) The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter 
is amended by adding at the end the following new item:
``2709. Investment control process for environmental technologies.''.
    (c) Annual Report.--(1) Section 2706 of such title, as 
amended by 322(b), is further amended by inserting after 
subsection (c) the following new subsection:
    ``(d) Report on Environmental Technology Program.--(1) The 
Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress each year, not 
later than 45 days after the date on which the President 
submits to Congress the budget for a fiscal year, a report on 
the progress made by the Department of Defense in achieving the 
objectives and goals of its environmental technology program 
during the preceding fiscal year and an overall trend analysis 
for the program covering the previous four fiscal years.
    ``(2) Each such report shall include, with respect to each 
project under the environmental technology program of the 
Department of Defense, the following:
            ``(A) The performance objectives established for 
        the project for the fiscal year and an assessment of 
        the performance achieved with respect to the project in 
        light of performance indicators for the project.
            ``(B) A description of the extent to which the 
        project met the performance objectives established for 
        the project for the fiscal year.
            ``(C) If a project did not meet the performance 
        objectives for the project for the fiscal year--
                    ``(i) an explanation for the failure of the 
                project to meet the performance objectives; and
                    ``(ii) a modified schedule for meeting the 
                performance objectives or, if a performance 
                objective is determined to be impracticable or 
                infeasible to meet, a statement of alternative 
                actions to be taken with respect to the 
                project.''.
    (2) The Secretary of Defense shall include in the first 
report submitted under section 2706(d) of title 10, United 
States Code, as added by this subsection, a description of the 
steps taken by the Secretary to ensure that the environmental 
technology investment control process for the Department of 
Defense satisfies the requirements of section 2709 of such 
title, as added by subsection (b).

SEC. 324. MODIFICATION OF MEMBERSHIP OF STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL 
                    RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM COUNCIL.

    Section 2902(b)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is 
amended by striking ``Director of Defense Research and 
Engineering'' and inserting ``Deputy Under Secretary of Defense 
for Science and Technology''.

SEC. 325. EXTENSION OF PILOT PROGRAM FOR SALE OF AIR POLLUTION EMISSION 
                    REDUCTION INCENTIVES.

    Section 351(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act 
for Fiscal Year 1998 (Public Law 105-85; 111 Stat. 1692; 10 
U.S.C. 2701 note) is amended by striking paragraph (2) and 
inserting the following new paragraph:
    ``(2) The Secretary may not carry out the pilot program 
after September 30, 2001.''.

SEC. 326. REIMBURSEMENT FOR CERTAIN COSTS IN CONNECTION WITH FRESNO 
                    DRUM SUPERFUND SITE, FRESNO, CALIFORNIA.

    (a) Authority.--The Secretary of Defense may pay, using 
funds described in subsection (b), to the Fresno Drum Special 
Account within the Hazardous Substance Superfund established by 
section 9507 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 
9507) to reimburse the Environmental Protection Agency for 
costs incurred by the Agency for actions taken under CERCLA at 
the Fresno Industrial Supply, Inc., site in Fresno, California, 
the following amounts:
            (1) Not more than $778,425 for past response costs 
        incurred by the Agency.
            (2) The amount of the costs identified as 
        ``interest'' costs pursuant to the agreement known as 
        the ``CERCLA Section 122(h)(1) Agreement for Payment of 
        Future Response Costs and Recovery of Past Response 
        Costs In the Matter of: Fresno Industrial Supply Inc. 
        Site, Fresno, California'' that was entered into by the 
        Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection 
        Agency on May 22, 1998.
    (b) Source of Funds for Payment.--(1) Subject to paragraph 
(2), any payment under subsection (a) shall be made using the 
following amounts:
            (A) Amounts authorized to be appropriated by 
        section 301 to the Environmental Restoration Account, 
        Defense, established by section 2703(a)(1) of title 10, 
        United States Code.
            (B) Amounts authorized to be appropriated by 
        section 301 to the Environmental Restoration Account, 
        Army, established by section 2703(a)(2) of such title.
            (C) Amounts authorized to be appropriated by 
        section 301 to the Environmental Restoration Account, 
        Navy, established by section 2703(a)(3) of such title.
            (D) Amounts authorized to be appropriated by 
        section 301 to the Environmental Restoration Account, 
        Air Force, established by section 2703(a)(4) of such 
        title.
    (2) The portion of a payment under paragraph (1) that is 
derived from any account referred to in such paragraph shall 
bear the same ratio to the total amount of such payment as the 
amount of the hazardous substances at the Fresno Industrial 
Supply, Inc., site that are attributable to the department 
concerned bears to the total amount of the hazardous substances 
at that site.
    (c) CERCLA Defined.--In this section, the term ``CERCLA'' 
means the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, 
and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.).

SEC. 327. PAYMENT OF STIPULATED PENALTIES ASSESSED UNDER CERCLA IN 
                    CONNECTION WITH F.E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, 
                    WYOMING.

    (a) Authority.--The Secretary of the Air Force may pay, 
using funds described in subsection (b), not more than $20,000 
as payment of stipulated civil penalties assessed on January 
13, 1998, against F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, under 
the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and 
Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.).
    (b) Source of Funds for Payment.--Any payment under 
subsection (a) shall be made using amounts authorized to be 
appropriated by section 301 to the Environmental Restoration 
Account, Air Force, established by section 2703(a)(4) of title 
10, United States Code.

SEC. 328. REMEDIATION OF ASBESTOS AND LEAD-BASED PAINT.

    (a) Use of Existing Contract Vehicles.--The Secretary of 
Defense shall give appropriate consideration to existing 
contract vehicles, including Army Corps of Engineers indefinite 
delivery, indefinite quantity contracts, to provide for the 
remediation of asbestos and lead-based paint at military 
installations within the United States.
    (b) Selection.--The Secretary of Defense shall select the 
most cost-effective contract vehicle in accordance with all 
applicable Federal and State laws and Department of Defense 
regulations.

SEC. 329. RELEASE OF INFORMATION TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES REGARDING ANY 
                    ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AT FORMER UNITED STATES 
                    MILITARY INSTALLATIONS IN THOSE COUNTRIES.

    (a) Response to Request for Information.--Except as 
provided in subsection (b), upon request by the government of a 
foreign country from which United States Armed Forces were 
withdrawn in 1992, the Secretary of Defense shall--
            (1) release to that government available 
        information relevant to the ability of that government 
        to determine the nature and extent of environmental 
        contamination, if any, at a site in that foreign 
        country where the United States operated a military 
        base, installation, or facility before the withdrawal 
        of the United States Armed Forces in 1992; or
            (2) report to Congress on the nature of the 
        information requested and the reasons why the 
        information is not being released.
    (b) Limitation on Release.--Subsection (a)(1) does not 
apply to--
            (1) any information request described in such 
        subsection that is received by the Secretary of Defense 
        after the end of the one-year period beginning on the 
        date of the enactment of this Act;
            (2) any information that the Secretary determines 
        has been previously provided to the foreign government; 
        and
            (3) any information that the Secretary of Defense 
        believes could adversely affect United States national 
        security.
    (c) Liability of the United States.--The requirement to 
provide information under subsection (a)(1) may not be 
construed to establish on the part of the United States any 
liability or obligation for the costs of environmental 
restoration or remediation at any site referred to in such 
subsection.

SEC. 330. TOUSSAINT RIVER ORDNANCE MITIGATION STUDY.

    (a) Ordnance Mitigation Study.--(1) The Secretary of 
Defense shall conduct a study and is authorized to remove 
ordnance infiltrating the Federal navigation channel and 
adjacent shorelines of the Toussaint River in Ottawa County, 
Ohio.
    (2) In conducting the study, the Secretary shall take into 
account any information available from other studies conducted 
in connection with the Federal navigation channel described in 
paragraph (1).
    (b) Report on Study Results.--(1) Not later than April 1, 
2000, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the 
congressional defense committees and the Committee on 
Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report that 
summarizes the results of the study conducted under subsection 
(a).
    (2) The Secretary shall include in the report 
recommendations regarding the continuation or termination of 
any ongoing use of Lake Erie as an ordnance firing range, and 
explain any recommendation to continue such activities. The 
Secretary shall conduct the evaluation and assessment in 
consultation with the government of the State of Ohio and local 
government entities and with appropriate Federal agencies.
    (c) Limitation on Expenditures.--Not more than $800,000 may 
be expended to conduct the study under subsection (a) and 
prepare the report under subsection (b). However, nothing in 
this section is intended to require non-Federal cost-sharing of 
the costs to perform the study.
    (d) Authorization.--Consistent with existing laws, and 
after providing notice to Congress, the Secretary of Defense 
may work with the other relevant Federal, State, local, or 
private entities to remove ordnance resulting from infiltration 
into the Federal navigation channel and adjacent shorelines of 
the Toussaint River in Ottawa County, Ohio, using funds 
authorized to be appropriated for that specific purpose in 
fiscal year 2000.
    (e) Relation to Other Laws and Agreements.--This section is 
not intended to modify any authorities provided to the 
Secretary of the Army by the Water Resources Development Act of 
1986 (33 U.S.C. 2201 et seq.), nor is it intended to modify any 
non-Federal cost-sharing responsibilities outlined in any local 
cooperation agreements.

                   Subtitle D--Depot-Level Activities

SEC. 331. SALES OF ARTICLES AND SERVICES OF DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL 
                    FACILITIES TO PURCHASERS OUTSIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF 
                    DEFENSE.

    (a) Waiver of Certain Conditions.--(1) Section 2208(j) of 
title 10, United States Code, is amended--
            (A) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as 
        subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively;
            (B) by inserting ``(1)'' after ``(j)''; and
            (C) by adding at the end the following new 
        paragraph:
    ``(2) The Secretary of Defense may waive the conditions in 
paragraph (1) in the case of a particular sale if the Secretary 
determines that the waiver is necessary for reasons of national 
security and notifies Congress regarding the reasons for the 
waiver.''.
    (2) Section 2553(c) of such title is amended--
            (A) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (6) as 
        subparagraphs (A) through (F), respectively;
            (B) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``A sale''; and
            (C) by adding at the end the following new 
        paragraph:
    ``(2) The Secretary of Defense may waive the condition in 
paragraph (1)(A) and subsection (a)(1) that an article or 
service must be not available from a United States commercial 
source in the case of a particular sale if the Secretary 
determines that the waiver is necessary for reasons of national 
security and notifies Congress regarding the reasons for the 
waiver.''.
    (b) Clarification of Commercial Nonavailability.--Section 
2553(g) of such title is amended--
            (1) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph 
        (3); and
            (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following 
        new paragraph:
            ``(2) The term `not available', with respect to an 
        article or service proposed to be sold under this 
        section, means that the article or service is 
        unavailable from a commercial source in the required 
        quantity and quality or within the time required.''.

SEC. 332. CONTRACTING AUTHORITY FOR DEFENSE WORKING CAPITAL FUNDED 
                    INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES.

    Section 2208(j)(1) of title 10, United States Code, as 
amended by section 331, is further amended--
            (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by 
        striking ``or remanufacturing'' and inserting ``, 
        remanufacturing, and engineering'';
            (2) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``or a 
        subcontract under a Department of Defense contract'' 
        before the semicolon; and
            (3) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``Department 
        of Defense solicitation for such contract'' and 
        inserting ``solicitation for the contract or 
        subcontract''.

SEC. 333. ANNUAL REPORTS ON EXPENDITURES FOR PERFORMANCE OF DEPOT-LEVEL 
                    MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR WORKLOADS BY PUBLIC AND 
                    PRIVATE SECTORS.

    Subsection (e) of section 2466 of title 10, United States 
Code, is amended to read as follows:
    ``(e) Annual Reports.--(1) Not later than February 1 of 
each year, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a 
report identifying, for each of the armed forces (other than 
the Coast Guard) and each Defense Agency, the percentage of the 
funds referred to in subsection (a) that were expended during 
the preceding two fiscal years for performance of depot-level 
maintenance and repair workloads by the public and private 
sectors, as required by this section.
    ``(2) Not later than April 1 of each year, the Secretary of 
Defense shall submit to Congress a report identifying, for each 
of the armed forces (other than the Coast Guard) and each 
Defense Agency, the percentage of the funds referred to in 
subsection (a) that are projected to be expended during each of 
the next five fiscal years for performance of depot-level 
maintenance and repair workloads by the public and private 
sectors, as required by this section.
    ``(3) Not later than 60 days after the date on which the 
Secretary submits a report under this subsection, the 
Comptroller General shall submit to Congress the Comptroller 
General's views on whether--
            ``(A) in the case of a report under paragraph (1), 
        the Department of Defense has complied with the 
        requirements of subsection (a) for the fiscal years 
        covered by the report; and
            ``(B) in the case of a report under paragraph (2), 
        the expenditure projections for future fiscal years are 
        reasonable.''.

SEC. 334. APPLICABILITY OF COMPETITION REQUIREMENT IN CONTRACTING OUT 
                    WORKLOADS PERFORMED BY DEPOT-LEVEL ACTIVITIES OF 
                    DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

    Section 2469(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended 
by inserting ``(including the cost of labor and materials)'' 
after ``$3,000,000''.

SEC. 335. TREATMENT OF PUBLIC SECTOR WINNING BIDDERS FOR CONTRACTS FOR 
                    PERFORMANCE OF DEPOT-LEVEL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR 
                    WORKLOADS FORMERLY PERFORMED AT CERTAIN MILITARY 
                    INSTALLATIONS.

    Section 2469a of title 10, United States Code, is amended 
by adding at the end the following new subsection:
    ``(i) Oversight of Contracts Awarded Public Entities.--The 
Secretary of Defense or the Secretary concerned may not impose 
on a public sector entity awarded a contract for the 
performance of any depot-level maintenance and repair workload 
described in subsection (b) any requirements regarding 
management systems, reviews, oversight, or reporting that are 
significantly different from the requirements used in the 
performance and management of other similar or identical depot-
level maintenance and repair workloads by the entity, unless 
the requirements are specifically provided in the solicitation 
for the contract or are necessary to ensure compliance with the 
terms of the contract.''.

SEC. 336. ADDITIONAL MATTERS TO BE REPORTED BEFORE PRIME VENDOR 
                    CONTRACT FOR DEPOT-LEVEL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR IS 
                    ENTERED INTO.

    Section 346(a) of the Strom Thurmond National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (Public Law 105-261; 112 
Stat. 1979; 10 U.S.C. 2464 note) is amended--
            (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph 
        (1);
            (2) by striking the period at the end of paragraph 
        (2) and inserting a semicolon; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following new 
        paragraphs:
            ``(3) contains an analysis of the extent to which 
        the contract conforms to the requirements of section 
        2466 of title 10, United States Code; and
            ``(4) describes the measures taken to ensure that 
        the contract does not violate the core logistics 
        policies, requirements, and restrictions set forth in 
        section 2464 of that title.''.

     Subtitle E--Performance of Functions by Private-Sector Sources

SEC. 341. REDUCED THRESHOLD FOR CONSIDERATION OF EFFECT ON LOCAL 
                    COMMUNITY OF CHANGING DEFENSE FUNCTIONS TO PRIVATE 
                    SECTOR PERFORMANCE.

    Section 2461(b)(3)(B)(ii) of title 10, United States Code, 
is amended by striking ``75 employees'' and inserting ``50 
employees''.

SEC. 342. CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION OF A-76 COST COMPARISON WAIVERS.

    (a) Notification Required.--Section 2467 of title 10, 
United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the 
following new subsection:
    ``(c) Congressional Notification of Cost Comparison 
Waiver.--(1) Not later than 10 days after a decision is made to 
waive the cost comparison study otherwise required under Office 
of Management and Budget Circular A-76 as part of the process 
to convert to contractor performance any commercial activity of 
the Department of Defense, the Secretary of Defense shall 
submit to Congress a report describing the commercial activity 
subject to the waiver and the rationale for the waiver.
    ``(2) The report shall also include the following:
            ``(A) The total number of civilian employees or 
        military personnel currently performing the function to 
        be converted to contractor performance.
            ``(B) A description of the competitive procedure 
        used to award a contract for contractor performance of 
        the commercial activity.
            ``(C) The anticipated savings to result from the 
        waiver and resulting conversion to contractor 
        performance.''.
    (b) Clerical Amendments.--(1) The heading of such section 
is amended to read as follows:

``Sec. 2467. Cost comparisons: inclusion of retirement costs; 
                    consultation with employees; waiver of 
                    comparison''.

    (2) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 146 
of such title is amended by striking the item relating to 
section 2467 and inserting the following new item:
``2467. Cost comparisons: inclusion of retirement costs; consultation 
          with employees; waiver of comparison.''.

SEC. 343. REPORT ON USE OF EMPLOYEES OF NON-FEDERAL ENTITIES TO PROVIDE 
                    SERVICES TO DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

    (a) Report Required.--Not later than March 1, 2001, the 
Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report 
describing the use during the previous fiscal year of non-
Federal entities to provide services to the Department of 
Defense.
    (b) Content of Report.--To the extent practicable using 
information available from existing data collection and 
reporting systems available to the Department of Defense and 
the non-Federal entities referred to in subsection (a), the 
report shall--
            (1) specify the number of work year equivalents 
        performed by individuals employed by non-Federal 
        entities in providing services to the Department, 
        including both direct and indirect labor attributable 
        to the provision of the services;
            (2) categorize the information by Federal supply 
        class or service code; and
            (3) indicate the appropriation from which the 
        services were funded and the major organizational 
        element of the Department procuring the services.
    (c) Limitation on Requirement for Non-Federal Entities to 
Provide Information.--For the purposes of meeting the 
requirements set forth in subsection (b), the Secretary may not 
require the provision of information beyond the information 
that is currently provided to the Department by the non-Federal 
entities referred to in subsection (a), except for the number 
of direct and indirect work year equivalents associated with 
Department of Defense contracts, identified by contract number, 
to the extent this information is available to the contractor 
from existing data collection systems.

SEC. 344. EVALUATION OF TOTAL SYSTEM PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITY 
                    PROGRAM.

    (a) Report Required.--Not later than February 1, 2000, the 
Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to Congress a report 
identifying all Air Force programs that--
            (1) are currently managed under the Total System 
        Performance Responsibility Program or similar programs; 
        or
            (2) are presently planned to be managed using the 
        Total System Performance Responsibility Program or a 
        similar program.
    (b) Evaluation.--As part of the report required by 
subsection (a), the Secretary of the Air Force shall include an 
evaluation of the following:
            (1) The manner in which the Total System 
        Performance Responsibility Program and similar programs 
        support the readiness and warfighting capability of the 
        Armed Forces and complement the support of the 
        logistics depots.
            (2) The effect of the Total System Performance 
        Responsibility Program and similar programs on the 
        maintenance of core Government logistics management 
        skills.
            (3) The process and criteria used by the Air Force 
        to determine whether Government employees or the 
        private sector should perform sustainment management 
        functions.
    (c) Comptroller General Review.--Not later than 30 days 
after the date on which the report required by subsection (a) 
is submitted to Congress, the Comptroller General shall review 
the report and submit to Congress a briefing evaluating the 
report.

SEC. 345. SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING PROCESS FOR MODERNIZATION OF ARMY 
                    COMPUTER SERVICES.

    (a) Purpose of Modernization.--It is the sense of Congress 
that any modernization of computer services (also known as the 
Army Wholesale Logistics Modernization Program) of the Army 
Communications Electronics Command of the Army Materiel Command 
to replace the systems currently provided by the Logistics 
Systems Support Center in St. Louis, Missouri, and the 
Industrial Logistics System Center in Chambersburg, 
Pennsylvania, should have as a primary goal the sustainment of 
military readiness.
    (b) Use of Standard Industry Integration Practices.--It is 
the sense of Congress that, in order to sustain readiness, any 
contract for the modernization of the computer services 
referred to in subsection (a), in addition to containing all of 
the requirements specified by the Secretary of the Army, should 
require the use of standard industry integration practices to 
provide further readiness risk mitigation.
    (c) Proposed Contractor Practices.--It is the sense of 
Congress that the following practices should be employed by any 
contractor engaged in the modernization of the computer 
services referred to in subsection (a) to ensure continued 
readiness:
            (1) Testing practices.--Before any proposed 
        modernization solution is implemented, the solution 
        should be rigorously tested to ensure that it meets the 
        performance requirements of the Army and all other 
        functional requirements. At each step in the testing 
        process, confirmation of successful test completion 
        should be required before the contractor begins the 
        next step of the modernization process.
            (2) Implementation team.--The Secretary of the Army 
        should establish an implementation team to monitor 
        efficiencies and effectiveness of the modernization 
        solutions.
    (d) Readiness Sustainment.--It is the sense of Congress 
that the following additional readiness sustainment measures 
should be undertaken as part of the modernization of the 
computer services referred to in subsection (a):
            (1) Government oversight.--It is extremely 
        important that the Army Materiel Command retains 
        sufficient in-house expertise to ensure that readiness 
        is not adversely affected by the modernization efforts 
        and to effectively oversee contractor performance.
            (2) Use of contract partnering.--The Army Materiel 
        Command should encourage partnerships with the 
        contractor, with the primary goal of providing quality 
        contract deliverables on time and at a reasonable 
        price. Any such partnership agreement should constitute 
        a mutual commitment on how the Army Materiel Command 
        and the contractor will interact during the course of 
        the contract, with the objective of facilitating 
        optimum contract performance through teamwork, enhanced 
        communications, cooperation, and good faith 
        performance.

                Subtitle F--Defense Dependents Education

SEC. 351. ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES THAT BENEFIT 
                    DEPENDENTS OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND 
                    DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES.

    (a) Modified Department of Defense Program for Fiscal Year 
2000.--Of the amount authorized to be appropriated by section 
301(5) for operation and maintenance for Defense-wide 
activities, $35,000,000 shall be available only for the purpose 
of providing educational agencies assistance (as defined in 
subsection (d)(1)) to local educational agencies.
    (b) Notification.--Not later than June 30, 2000, the 
Secretary of Defense shall notify each local educational agency 
that is eligible for educational agencies assistance for fiscal 
year 2000 of--
            (1) that agency's eligibility for educational 
        agencies assistance; and
            (2) the amount of the educational agencies 
        assistance for which that agency is eligible.
    (c) Disbursement of Funds.--The Secretary of Defense shall 
disburse funds made available under subsection (a) not later 
than 30 days after the date on which notification to the 
eligible local educational agencies is provided pursuant to 
subsection (b).
    (d) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) The term ``educational agencies assistance'' 
        means assistance authorized under section 386(b) of the 
        National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1993 
        (Public Law 102-484; 20 U.S.C. 7703 note).
            (2) The term ``local educational agency'' has the 
        meaning given that term in section 8013(9) of the 
        Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 
        U.S.C. 7713(9)).
    (e) Determination of Eligible Local Educational Agencies.--
Section 386(c)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 1993 (Public Law 102-484; 20 U.S.C. 7703 note) is 
amended by striking ``in that fiscal year are'' and inserting 
``during the preceding school year were''.

SEC. 352. UNIFIED SCHOOL BOARDS FOR ALL DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE DOMESTIC 
                    DEPENDENT SCHOOLS IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO 
                    RICO AND GUAM.

    Section 2164(d)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: ``The 
Secretary may provide for the establishment of one school board 
for all such schools in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and one 
school board for all such schools in Guam instead of one school 
board for each military installation in those locations.''.

SEC. 353. CONTINUATION OF ENROLLMENT AT DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE DOMESTIC 
                    DEPENDENT ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS.

    Section 2164 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in subsection (c), by striking paragraph (3); 
        and
            (2) by adding at the end the following new 
        subsection:
    ``(h) Continuation of Enrollment Despite Change in 
Status.--(1) The Secretary of Defense shall permit a dependent 
of a member of the armed forces or a dependent of a Federal 
employee to continue enrollment in an educational program 
provided by the Secretary pursuant to subsection (a) for the 
remainder of a school year notwithstanding a change during such 
school year in the status of the member or Federal employee 
that, except for this paragraph, would otherwise terminate the 
eligibility of the dependent to be enrolled in the program.
    ``(2) The Secretary may, for good cause, authorize a 
dependent of a member of the armed forces or a dependent of a 
Federal employee to continue enrollment in an educational 
program provided by the Secretary pursuant to subsection (a) 
notwithstanding a change in the status of the member or 
employee that, except for this paragraph, would otherwise 
terminate the eligibility of the dependent to be enrolled in 
the program. The enrollment may continue for as long as the 
Secretary considers appropriate.
    ``(3) Paragraphs (1) and (2) do not limit the authority of 
the Secretary to remove a dependent from enrollment in an 
educational program provided by the Secretary pursuant to 
subsection (a) at any time for good cause determined by the 
Secretary.''.

SEC. 354. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO DEFENSE DEPENDENTS' EDUCATION ACT OF 
                    1978.

    The Defense Dependents' Education Act of 1978 (title XIV of 
Public Law 95-561) is amended as follows:
            (1) Section 1402(b)(1) (20 U.S.C. 921(b)(1)) is 
        amended by striking ``recieve'' and inserting 
        ``receive''.
            (2) Section 1403 (20 U.S.C. 922) is amended--
                    (A) by striking the matter in that section 
                preceding subsection (b) and inserting the 
                following:


        ``administration of defense dependents' education system


    ``Sec. 1403. (a) The defense dependents' education system 
is operated through the field activity of the Department of 
Defense known as the Department of Defense Education Activity. 
That activity is headed by a Director, who is a civilian and is 
selected by the Secretary of Defense. The Director reports to 
an Assistant Secretary of Defense designated by the Secretary 
of Defense for purposes of this title.'';
                    (B) in subsection (b), by striking ``this 
                Act'' and inserting ``this title'';
                    (C) in subsection (c)(1), by inserting 
                ``(20 U.S.C. 901 et seq.)'' after ``Personnel 
                Practices Act'';
                    (D) in subsection (c)(2), by striking the 
                period at the end and inserting a comma;
                    (E) in subsection (c)(6), by striking 
                ``Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower, 
                Reserve Affairs, and Logistics'' and inserting 
                ``the Assistant Secretary of Defense designated 
                under subsection (a)'';
                    (F) in subsection (d)(1), by striking ``for 
                the Office of Dependents' Education'';
                    (G) in subsection (d)(2)--
                            (i) by striking the first sentence;
                            (ii) by striking ``Whenever the 
                        Office of Dependents' Education'' and 
                        inserting ``Whenever the Department of 
                        Defense Education Activity'';
                            (iii) by striking ``after the 
                        submission of the report required under 
                        the preceding sentence'' and inserting 
                        ``in a manner that affects the defense 
                        dependents' education system''; and
                            (iv) by striking ``an additional 
                        report'' and inserting ``a report''; 
                        and
                    (H) in subsection (d)(3), by striking ``the 
                Office of Dependents' Education'' and inserting 
                ``the Department of Defense Education 
                Activity''.
            (3) Section 1409 (20 U.S.C. 927) is amended--
                    (A) in subsection (b), by striking 
                ``Department of Health, Education, and Welfare 
                in accordance with section 431 of the General 
                Education Provisions Act'' and inserting 
                ``Secretary of Education in accordance with 
                section 437 of the General Education Provisions 
                Act (20 U.S.C. 1232)'';
                    (B) in subsection (c)(1), by striking ``by 
                academic year 1993-1994''; and
                    (C) in subsection (c)(3)--
                            (i) by striking ``Implementation 
                        timelines.--In carrying out'' and all 
                        that follows through ``a 
                        comprehensive'' and inserting 
                        ``Implementation.--In carrying out 
                        paragraph (2), the Secretary shall have 
                        in effect a comprehensive'';
                            (ii) by striking the semicolon 
                        after ``such individuals'' and 
                        inserting a period; and
                            (iii) by striking subparagraphs (B) 
                        and (C).
            (4) Section 1411(d) (20 U.S.C. 929(d)) is amended 
        by striking ``grade GS-18 in section 5332 of title 5, 
        United States Code'' and inserting ``level IV of the 
        Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, 
        United States Code''.
            (5) Section 1412 (20 U.S.C. 930) is amended--
                    (A) in subsection (a)(1)--
                            (i) by striking ``As soon as'' and 
                        all that follows through ``shall 
                        provide for'' and inserting ``The 
                        Director may from time to time, but not 
                        more frequently than once a year, 
                        provide for''; and
                            (ii) by striking ``system, which'' 
                        and inserting ``system. Any such 
                        study'';
                    (B) in subsection (a)(2)--
                            (i) by striking ``The study 
                        required by this subsection'' and 
                        inserting ``Any study under paragraph 
                        (1)''; and
                            (ii) by striking ``not later than 
                        two years after the effective date of 
                        this title'';
                    (C) in subsection (b), by striking ``the 
                study'' and inserting ``any study'';
                    (D) in subsection (c)--
                            (i) by striking ``not later than 
                        one year after the effective date of 
                        this title the report'' and inserting 
                        ``any report''; and
                            (ii) by striking ``the study'' and 
                        inserting ``a study''; and
                    (E) by striking subsection (d).
            (6) Section 1413 (20 U.S.C. 931) is amended by 
        striking ``Not later than 180 days after the effective 
        date of this title, the'' and inserting ``The''.
            (7) Section 1414 (20 U.S.C. 932) is amended by 
        adding at the end the following new paragraph:
            ``(6) The term `Director' means the Director of the 
        Department of Defense Education Activity.''.

                 Subtitle G--Military Readiness Issues

SEC. 361. INDEPENDENT STUDY OF MILITARY READINESS REPORTING SYSTEM.

    (a) Independent Study Required.--(1) The Secretary of 
Defense shall provide for an independent study of requirements 
for a comprehensive readiness reporting system for the 
Department of Defense, as required by section 117 of title 10, 
United States Code.
    (2) The Secretary shall provide for the study to be 
conducted by an organization outside the Federal Government 
that the Secretary considers qualified to conduct the study. 
The amount of a contract for the study may not exceed 
$1,000,000.
    (3) The Secretary shall require that all components of the 
Department of Defense cooperate fully with the organization 
carrying out the study.
    (b) Matters To Be Included in Study.--The Secretary shall 
require that the organization conducting the study under this 
section specifically consider the requirements for providing an 
objective, accurate, and timely readiness reporting system for 
the Department of Defense that has--
            (1) the characteristics and capabilities described 
        in subsections (b) and (c) of section 117 of title 10, 
        United States Code; and
            (2) any other characteristics and capabilities that 
        the organization determines appropriate to measure the 
        capability of the Armed Forces to carry out the 
        strategies and guidance described in subsection (a) of 
        such section.
    (c) Report.--(1) The Secretary of Defense shall require the 
organization conducting the study under this section to submit 
to the Secretary a report on the study not later than March 1, 
2000. The organization shall include in the report its findings 
and conclusions concerning each of the matters specified in 
subsection (b).
    (2) The Secretary shall submit the report under paragraph 
(1), together with the Secretary's comments on the report, to 
Congress not later than April 1, 2000.
    (d) Revisions to DOD Readiness Reporting System.--(1) 
Section 117 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
            (A) in subsection (b)(2), by striking ``with any 
        change'' and all that follows through ``24 hours'' and 
        inserting ``with (A) any change in the overall 
        readiness status of a unit that is required to be 
        reported as part of the readiness reporting system 
        being reported within 24 hours of the event 
        necessitating the change in readiness status, and (B) 
        any change in the overall readiness status of an 
        element of the training establishment or an element of 
        defense infrastructure that is required to be reported 
        as part of the readiness reporting system being 
        reported within 72 hours''; and
            (B) in paragraphs (2), (3), and (5) of subsection 
        (c), by striking ``a quarterly'' and inserting ``an 
        annual''.
    (2) Subsection (b) of section 373 of the Strom Thurmond 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (Public 
Law 105-261; 112 Stat. 1992) is amended by striking ``January 
15, 2000'' and inserting ``April 1, 2000''.
    (3) Subsection (d) of such section is repealed.
    (e) Revised Time for Implementation of Quarterly Readiness 
Reports.--Section 482(a) of title 10, United States Code, is 
amended by striking ``30 days'' and inserting ``45 days''.

SEC. 362. INDEPENDENT STUDY OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SECONDARY 
                    INVENTORY AND PARTS SHORTAGES.

    (a) Independent Study Required.--In accordance with this 
section, the Secretary of Defense shall provide for an 
independent study of--
            (1) current levels of Department of Defense 
        inventories of spare parts and other supplies, known as 
        secondary inventory items, including wholesale and 
        retail inventories; and
            (2) reports and evidence of Department of Defense 
        inventory shortages adversely affecting readiness.
    (b) Performance by Independent Entity.--To conduct the 
study under this section, the Secretary of Defense shall select 
the General Accounting Office, an entity in the private sector 
that has experience in parts and secondary inventory 
management, or another entity outside the Department of Defense 
that has such experience.
    (c) Matters To Be Included in Study.--The Secretary of 
Defense shall require the entity conducting the study under 
this section to specifically evaluate the following:
            (1) How much of the secondary inventory retained by 
        the Department of Defense for economic, contingency, 
        and potential reutilization during the five-year period 
        ending December 31, 1998, was actually used during each 
        year of the period.
            (2) How much of the retained secondary inventory 
        currently held by the Department could be declared to 
        be excess, determined on the basis of standards that 
        take into account requirements uniquely applicable to 
        the Department of Defense because of its warfighting 
        missions, such as requirements for a war reserve of 
        items.
            (3) Alternative methods for the disposal or other 
        disposition of excess inventory and the cost to the 
        Department to dispose of excess inventory under each 
        alternative.
            (4) The total cost per year of storing secondary 
        inventory, to be determined using traditional private 
        sector cost calculation models.
            (5) The adequacy of the Department's schedule and 
        plan for disposing of excess inventory.
    (d) Report on Results of Study.--The Secretary of Defense 
shall require the entity conducting the study under this 
section to submit to the Secretary a report containing the 
results of the study, including the entity's findings and 
conclusions concerning each of the matters specified in 
subsection (c). The entity shall submit the report at such time 
as to permit the Secretary to comply with subsection (e).
    (e) Review and Comments of the Secretary of Defense.--Not 
later than September 1, 2000, the Secretary of Defense shall 
submit to Congress a report containing the following:
            (1) The report submitted under subsection (d), 
        together with the Secretary's comments and 
        recommendations regarding the report.
            (2) A plan to address the issues of excess and 
        excessive inactive inventory and part shortages and a 
        timetable to implement the plan throughout the 
        Department.

SEC. 363. REPORT ON INVENTORY AND CONTROL OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT.

    (a) Report Required.--Not later than August 31, 2000, the 
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed 
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a 
report on the inventory and control of the military equipment 
of the Department of Defense as of the end of fiscal year 1999. 
The report shall address the inventories of each of the Army, 
Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps separately.
    (b) Content.--The report shall include the following:
            (1) For each item of military equipment in the 
        inventory, stated by item nomenclature--
                    (A) the quantity of the item in the 
                inventory as of the beginning of the fiscal 
                year;
                    (B) the quantity of acquisitions of the 
                item during the fiscal year;
                    (C) the quantity of disposals of the item 
                during the fiscal year;
                    (D) the quantity of losses of the item 
                during the performance of military missions 
                during the fiscal year; and
                    (E) the quantity of the item in the 
                inventory as of the end of the fiscal year.
            (2) A reconciliation of the quantity of each item 
        in the inventory as of the beginning of the fiscal year 
        with the quantity of the item in the inventory as of 
        the end of fiscal year.
            (3) For each item of military equipment that cannot 
        be reconciled--
                    (A) an explanation of why the quantities 
                cannot be reconciled; and
                    (B) a discussion of the remedial actions 
                planned to be taken, including target dates for 
                accomplishing the remedial actions.
            (4) Supporting schedules identifying the location 
        of each item that are available to Congress or auditors 
        of the Comptroller General upon request.
    (c) Military Equipment Defined.--For the purposes of this 
section, the term ``military equipment'' means all equipment 
that is used in support of military missions and is maintained 
on the visibility systems of the Army, Navy, Air Force, or 
Marine Corps.
    (d) Inspector General Review.--Not later than November 30, 
2000, the Inspector General of the Department of Defense shall 
review the report submitted to the committees under subsection 
(a) and shall submit to the committees any comments that the 
Inspector General considers appropriate.

SEC. 364. COMPTROLLER GENERAL STUDY OF ADEQUACY OF DEPARTMENT 
                    RESTRUCTURED SUSTAINMENT AND REENGINEERED LOGISTICS 
                    PRODUCT SUPPORT PRACTICES.

    (a) Study Required.--In accordance with this section, the 
Comptroller General shall conduct a study of restructured 
sustainment and reengineered logistics product support 
practices within the Department of Defense, which are designed 
to provide spare parts and other supplies to military units and 
installations as needed during a transition to war fighting 
rather than relying on large stockpiles of such spare parts and 
supplies. The purpose of the study is to determine whether 
restructured sustainment and reengineered logistics product 
support practices would be able to provide adequate sustainment 
supplies to military units and installations should it ever be 
necessary to execute the National Military Strategy prescribed 
by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
    (b) Matters To Be Included in Study.--The Comptroller 
General shall specifically evaluate (and recommend improvements 
in) the following:
            (1) The military assumptions that are used to 
        determine required levels of war reserve and 
        prepositioned stocks.
            (2) The adequacy of supplies projected to be 
        available to support the fighting of two, nearly 
        simultaneous, major theater wars, as required by the 
        National Military Strategy.
            (3) The expected availability through the national 
        technology and industrial base of spare parts and 
        supplies not readily available in the Department 
        inventories, such as parts for aging equipment that no 
        longer have active vendor support.
    (c) Report Required.--Not later than March 1, 2000, the 
Comptroller General shall submit to Congress a report 
containing the results of the study. The report shall include 
the Comptroller General's findings, conclusions, and 
recommendations concerning each of the matters specified in 
subsection (b).

SEC. 365. COMPTROLLER GENERAL REVIEW OF REAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND 
                    ITS EFFECT ON READINESS.

    (a) Review Required.--The Comptroller General shall conduct 
a review of the impact that the consistent lack of adequate 
funding for real property maintenance of military installations 
during the five-year period ending December 31, 1998, has had 
on readiness, the quality of life of members of the Armed 
Forces and their dependents, and the infrastructure on military 
installations.
    (b) Funding Matters To Be Reviewed.--In conducting the 
review under this section, the Comptroller General shall 
specifically consider the following for the Army, Navy, Marine 
Corps, and Air Force:
            (1) For each year of the covered five-year period, 
        the extent to which unit training and operating funds 
        were diverted to meet basic base operations and real 
        property maintenance needs.
            (2) The types of training delayed, canceled, or 
        curtailed as a result of the diversion of such funds.
            (3) The level of funding required to eliminate the 
        real property maintenance backlog at military 
        installations so that facilities meet the standards 
        necessary for optimum utilization during times of 
        mobilization.
    (c) Command and Management Matters To Be Reviewed.--As part 
of the review conducted under this section, the Comptroller 
General shall--
            (1) review the method of command and management of 
        military installations for the Army, Navy, Marine 
        Corps, and Air Force; and
            (2) develop, based on such review, recommendations 
        for the optimum command structure for military 
        installations, to have major command status, which are 
        designed to enhance the development of installations 
        doctrine, privatization and outsourcing, commercial 
        activities, environmental compliance programs, 
        installation restoration, and military construction.
    (d) Report Required.--Not later than March 1, 2000, the 
Comptroller General shall submit to Congress a report 
containing the results of the review required under this 
section and the optimum command structure recommended under 
subsection (c).

SEC. 366. ESTABLISHMENT OF LOGISTICS STANDARDS FOR SUSTAINED MILITARY 
                    OPERATIONS.

    (a) Establishment of Standards.--The Secretary of each 
military department shall establish, for deployable units of 
each of the Armed Forces under the jurisdiction of the 
Secretary, standards regarding--
            (1) the level of spare parts that the units must 
        have on hand; and
            (2) similar logistics and sustainment needs of the 
        units.
    (b) Basis for Standards.--The standards to be established 
for a unit under subsection (a) shall be based upon the 
following:
            (1) The unit's wartime mission, as reflected in the 
        war-fighting plans of the relevant combatant 
        commanders.
            (2) An assessment of the likely requirement for 
        sustained operations under each such war-fighting plan.
            (3) An assessment of the likely requirement for 
        that unit to conduct sustained operations in an austere 
        environment, while drawing exclusively on its own 
        internal logistics capabilities.
    (c) Sufficiency Capabilities.--The standards to be 
established by the Secretary of a military department under 
subsection (a) shall reflect those spare parts and similar 
logistics capabilities that the Secretary considers sufficient 
for the units of each of the Armed Forces under the Secretary's 
jurisdiction to successfully execute their missions under the 
conditions described in subsection (b).
    (d) Relation to Readiness Reporting System.--The standards 
established under subsection (a) shall be taken into account in 
designing the comprehensive readiness reporting system for the 
Department of Defense required by section 117 of title 10, 
United States Code, and shall be an element in determining a 
unit's readiness status.
    (e) Relation to Annual Funding Needs.--The Secretary of 
Defense shall consider the standards established under 
subsection (a) in establishing the annual funding requirements 
for the Department of Defense.
    (f) Reporting Requirement.--The Secretary of Defense shall 
include in the annual report required by section 113(c) of 
title 10, United States Code, an analysis of the then current 
spare parts, logistics, and sustainment standards of the Armed 
Forces, as described in subsection (a), including any 
shortfalls and the cost of addressing these shortfalls.

               Subtitle H--Information Technology Issues

SEC. 371. DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY TO INSTALL TELECOMMUNICATION 
                    EQUIPMENT FOR PERSONS PERFORMING VOLUNTARY 
                    SERVICES.

    (a) Authority.--Section 1588 of title 10, United States 
Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new 
subsection:
    ``(f) Authority To Install Equipment.--(1) The Secretary 
concerned may install telephone lines and any necessary 
telecommunication equipment in the private residences of 
persons, designated in accordance with the regulations 
prescribed under paragraph (4), who provide voluntary services 
accepted under subsection (a)(3).
    ``(2) In the case of equipment installed under the 
authority of paragraph (1), the Secretary concerned may pay the 
charges incurred for the use of the equipment for authorized 
purposes.
    ``(3) To carry out this subsection, the Secretary concerned 
may use appropriated funds (notwithstanding section 1348 of 
title 31) or nonappropriated funds of the military department 
under the jurisdiction of the Secretary or, with respect to the 
Coast Guard, the department in which the Coast Guard is 
operating.
    ``(4) The Secretary of Defense and, with respect to the 
Coast Guard when it is not operating as a service in the Navy, 
the Secretary of Transportation shall prescribe regulations to 
carry out this subsection.''.
    (b) Report on Implementation.--Not later than two years 
after final regulations prescribed under subsection (f)(4) of 
section 1588 of title 10, United States Code, as added by 
subsection (a), take effect, the Comptroller General shall 
review the exercise of authority under such subsection (f) and 
submit to Congress a report on the findings resulting from the 
review.

SEC. 372. AUTHORITY FOR DISBURSING OFFICERS TO SUPPORT USE OF AUTOMATED 
                    TELLER MACHINES ON NAVAL VESSELS FOR FINANCIAL 
                    TRANSACTIONS.

    Section 3342 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by 
adding at the end the following new subsection:
    ``(f) With respect to automated teller machines on naval 
vessels, the authority of a disbursing official of the United 
States Government under subsection (a) also includes the 
following:
            ``(1) The authority to provide operating funds to 
        the automated teller machines.
            ``(2) The authority to accept, for safekeeping, 
        deposits and transfers of funds made through the 
        automated teller machines.''.

SEC. 373. USE OF SMART CARD TECHNOLOGY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

    (a) Department of Navy as Lead Agency.--The Department of 
the Navy shall serve as the lead agency for the development and 
implementation of a Smart Card program for the Department of 
Defense.
    (b) Cooperation of Other Military Departments.--The 
Department of the Army and the Department of the Air Force 
shall each establish a project office and cooperate with the 
Department of the Navy to develop implementation plans for 
exploiting the capability of Smart Card technology as a means 
for enhancing readiness and improving business processes 
throughout the military departments.
    (c) Senior Coordinating Group.--(1) Not later than November 
30, 1999, the Secretary of Defense shall establish a senior 
coordinating group to develop and implement--
            (A) Department-wide interoperability standards for 
        use of Smart Card technology; and
            (B) a plan to exploit Smart Card technology as a 
        means for enhancing readiness and improving business 
        processes.
    (2) The senior coordinating group shall be chaired by a 
representative of the Secretary of the Navy and shall include 
senior representatives from each of the Armed Forces and such 
other persons as the Secretary of Defense considers 
appropriate.
    (3) Not later than March 31, 2000, 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 containing a detailed discussion of 
the progress made by the senior coordinating group in carrying 
out its duties.
    (d) Role of Department of Defense Chief Information 
Office.--The senior coordinating group established under 
subsection (c) shall report to and receive guidance from the 
Department of Defense Chief Information Office.
    (e) Increased Use Targeted to Certain Naval Regions.--Not 
later than November 30, 1999, the Secretary of the Navy shall 
establish a business plan to implement the use of Smart Cards 
in one major Naval region of the continental United States that 
is in the area of operations of the United States Atlantic 
Command and one major Naval region of the continental United 
States that is in the area of operations of the United States 
Pacific Command. The regions selected shall include a major 
fleet concentration area. The implementation of the use of 
Smart Cards in each region shall cover the Navy and Marine 
Corps bases and all non-deployed units in the region. The 
Secretary of the Navy shall submit the business plan to the 
congressional defense committees.
    (f) Funding for Increased Use of Smart Cards.--Of the funds 
authorized to be appropriated for the Navy by section 102(a)(4) 
or 301(2), the Secretary of the Navy--
            (1) shall allocate such amounts as may be 
        necessary, but not to exceed $30,000,000, to ensure 
        that significant progress is made toward complete 
        implementation of the use of Smart Card technology in 
        the Department of the Navy; and
            (2) may allocate additional amounts for the 
        conversion of paper-based records to electronic media 
        for records systems that have been modified to use 
        Smart Card technology.
    (g) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) The term ``Smart Card'' means a credit card-
        size device, normally for carrying and use by 
        personnel, that contains one or more integrated 
        circuits and may also employ one or more of the 
        following technologies:
                    (A) Magnetic stripe.
                    (B) Bar codes, linear or two-dimensional.
                    (C) Non-contact and radio frequency 
                transmitters.
                    (D) Biometric information.
                    (E) Encryption and authentication.
                    (F) Photo identification.
            (2) The term ``Smart Card technology'' means a 
        Smart Card together with all of the associated 
        information technology hardware and software that 
        comprise the system for support and operation.
    (h) Repeal of Requirement for Automated Identification 
Technology Office.--Section 344 of the Strom Thurmond National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (Public Law 105-
261; 112 Stat. 1977; 10 U.S.C. 113 note) is amended by striking 
subsection (b).

SEC. 374. REPORT ON DEFENSE USE OF SMART CARD AS PKI AUTHENTICATION 
                    DEVICE CARRIER.

    (a) Report Required.--Not later than February 1, 2000, the 
Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report 
evaluating the option of the Department of Defense using the 
Smart Card as a Public-Private Key Infrastructure 
authentication device carrier. The report shall include the 
following:
            (1) An evaluation of the advantages and 
        disadvantages of using the Smart Card as a PKI 
        authentication device carrier for the Department of 
        Defense.
            (2) A description of other available devices that 
        could be readily used as a PKI authentication device 
        carrier.
            (3) A comparison of the cost of using the Smart 
        Card and other available devices as the PKI 
        authentication device carrier.
    (b) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) The term ``Smart Card'' means a credit card-
        size device, normally for carrying and use by 
        personnel, that contains one or more integrated 
        circuits and may also employ one or more of the 
        following technologies:
                    (A) Magnetic stripe.
                    (B) Bar codes, linear or two-dimensional.
                    (C) Non-contact and radio frequency 
                transmitters.
                    (D) Biometric information.
                    (E) Encryption and authentication.
                    (F) Photo identification.
            (2) The terms ``Public-Private Key Infrastructure 
        authentication device carrier'' and ``PKI 
        authentication device carrier'' mean a device that 
        physically stores, carries, and employs electronic 
        authentication or encryption keys necessary to create a 
        unique digital signature, digital certificate, or other 
        mark on an electronic document or file.

                       Subtitle I--Other Matters

SEC. 381. AUTHORITY TO LEND OR DONATE OBSOLETE OR CONDEMNED RIFLES FOR 
                    FUNERAL AND OTHER CEREMONIES.

    (a) Authority.--Subsection (a) of section 4683 of title 10, 
United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
    ``(a) Authority to Lend or Donate.--(1) The Secretary of 
the Army, under regulations prescribed by the Secretary, may 
conditionally lend or donate excess M-1 rifles (not more than 
15), slings, and cartridge belts to any eligible organization 
for use by that organization for funeral ceremonies of a member 
or former member of the armed forces, and for other ceremonial 
purposes.
    ``(2) If the rifles to be loaned or donated under paragraph 
(1) are to be used by the eligible organization for funeral 
ceremonies of a member or former member of the armed forces, 
the Secretary may issue and deliver the rifles, together with 
the necessary accoutrements and blank ammunition, without 
charge.''.
    (b) Conditions and Definition.--Such section is further 
amended by adding at the end the following new subsections:
    ``(c) Conditions on Loan or Donation.--In lending or 
donating rifles under subsection (a), the Secretary shall 
impose such conditions on the use of the rifles as may be 
necessary to ensure security, safety, and accountability. The 
Secretary may impose such other conditions as the Secretary 
considers appropriate.
    ``(d) Eligible Organization Defined.--In this section, the 
term `eligible organization' means--
            ``(1) a unit or other organization of honor guards 
        recognized by the Secretary of the Army as honor guards 
        for a national cemetery;
            ``(2) a law enforcement agency; or
            ``(3) a local unit of any organization that, as 
        determined by the Secretary of the Army, is a 
        nationally recognized veterans' organization.''.
    (c) Conforming Amendments.--Subsection (b) of such section 
is amended--
            (1) by inserting ``Relief From Liability.--'' after 
        ``(b)'';
            (2) by striking ``a unit'' and inserting ``an 
        eligible organization''; and
            (3) by striking ``lent'' both places it appears and 
        inserting ``lent or donated''.
    (d) Clerical Amendments.--(1) The heading of such section 
is amended to read as follows:

``Sec. 4683. Excess M-1 rifles: loan or donation for funeral and other 
                    ceremonial purposes''.

    (2) The item relating to such section in the table of 
sections at the beginning of chapter 443 of such title is 
amended to read as follows:
``4683. Excess M-1 rifles: loan or donation for funeral and other 
          ceremonial purposes.''.
    (e) Report on Implementation.--Not later than two years 
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller 
General shall review the exercise of authority under section 
4683 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by this 
section, and submit to Congress a report on the findings 
resulting from the review.

SEC. 382. EXTENSION OF WARRANTY CLAIMS RECOVERY PILOT PROGRAM.

    Section 391 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 1998 (Public Law 105-85; 111 Stat. 1716; 10 U.S.C. 
2304 note) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (f), by striking ``September 30, 
        1999'' and inserting ``September 30, 2000'';
            (2) in subsection (g)(1), by striking ``January 1, 
        2000'' and inserting ``January 1, 2001''; and
            (3) in subsection (g)(2), by striking ``March 1, 
        2000'' and inserting ``March 1, 2001''.

SEC. 383. PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS AT UNITED 
                    STATES SOLDIERS' AND AIRMEN'S HOME, DISTRICT OF 
                    COLUMBIA.

    The Armed Forces Retirement Home Act of 1991 (title XV of 
Public Law 101-510; 24 U.S.C. 401 et seq.) is amended by adding 
at the end of part A the following new section:

``SEC. 1523. PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS AT UNITED 
                    STATES SOLDIERS' AND AIRMEN'S HOME.

    ``(a) Historic Nature of Facility.--Congress finds the 
following:
            ``(1) Four buildings located on six acres of the 
        establishment of the Retirement Home known as the 
        United States Soldiers' and Airmen's Home are included 
        on the National Register of Historic Places maintained 
        by the Secretary of the Interior.
            ``(2) Amounts in the Armed Forces Retirement Home 
        Trust Fund, which consists primarily of deductions from 
        the pay of members of the Armed Forces, are 
        insufficient to both maintain and operate the 
        Retirement Home for the benefit of the residents of the 
        Retirement Home and adequately maintain, repair, and 
        preserve these historic buildings and grounds.
            ``(3) Other sources of funding are available to 
        contribute to the maintenance, repair, and preservation 
        of these historic buildings and grounds.
    ``(b) Authority To Accept Assistance.--The Chairman of the 
Retirement Home Board and the Director of the United States 
Soldiers' and Airmen's Home may apply for and accept a direct 
grant from the Secretary of the Interior under section 
101(e)(3) of the National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 
470a(e)(3)) for the purpose of maintaining, repairing, and 
preserving the historic buildings and grounds of the United 
States Soldiers' and Airmen's Home included on the National 
Register of Historic Places.
    ``(c) Requirements and Limitations.--Amounts received as a 
grant under subsection (b) shall be deposited in the Fund, but 
shall be kept separate from other amounts in the Fund. The 
amounts received may only be used for the purpose specified in 
subsection (b).''.

SEC. 384. CLARIFICATION OF LAND CONVEYANCE AUTHORITY, UNITED STATES 
                    SOLDIERS' AND AIRMEN'S HOME.

    (a) Manner of Conveyance.--Subsection (a)(1) of section 
1053 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 
1997 (Public Law 104-201; 110 Stat. 2650) is amended by 
striking ``convey by sale'' and inserting ``convey, by sale or 
lease,''.
    (b) Time for Conveyance.--Subsection (a)(2) of such section 
is amended to read as follows:
    ``(2) The Armed Forces Retirement Home Board shall sell or 
lease the property described in subsection (a) within 12 months 
after the date of the enactment of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000.''.
    (c) Manner, Terms, and Conditions of Conveyance.--
Subsection (b) of such section is amended--
            (1) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the 
        following new paragraph: ``(1) The Armed Forces 
        Retirement Home Board shall determine the manner, 
        terms, and conditions for the sale or lease of the real 
        property under subsection (a), except as follows:
            ``(A) Any lease of the real property under 
        subsection (a) shall include an option to purchase.
            ``(B) The conveyance may not involve any form of 
        public/private partnership, but shall be limited to 
        fee-simple sale or long-term lease.
            ``(C) Before conveying the property by sale or 
        lease to any other person or entity, the Board shall 
        provide the Catholic University of America with the 
        opportunity to match or exceed the highest bona fide 
        offer otherwise received for the purchase or lease of 
        the property, as the case may be, and to acquire the 
        property.''; and
            (2) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the 
        following new sentence: ``In no event shall the sale or 
        lease of the property be for less than the appraised 
        value of the property in its existing condition and on 
        the basis of its highest and best use.''.

SEC. 385. TREATMENT OF ALASKA, HAWAII, AND GUAM IN DEFENSE HOUSEHOLD 
                    GOODS MOVING PROGRAMS.

    (a) Limitation on Inclusion in Test Programs.--Alaska, 
Hawaii, and Guam shall not be included as a point of origin in 
any test or demonstration program of the Department of Defense 
regarding the moving of household goods of members of the Armed 
Forces.
    (b) Separate Regions; Destinations.--In any Department of 
Defense household goods moving program that is not subject to 
the prohibition in subsection (a)--
            (1) Alaska, Hawaii, and Guam shall each constitute 
        a separate region; and
            (2) Hawaii and Guam shall be considered 
        international destinations.

              TITLE IV--MILITARY PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATIONS

                        Subtitle A--Active Forces

Sec. 401. End strengths for active forces.
Sec. 402. Revision in permanent end strength minimum levels.

                       Subtitle B--Reserve Forces

Sec. 411. End strengths for Selected Reserve.
Sec. 412. End strengths for Reserves on active duty in support of the 
          Reserves.
Sec. 413. End strengths for military technicians (dual status).
Sec. 414. Increase in numbers of members in certain grades authorized to 
          be on active duty in support of the Reserves.
Sec. 415. Selected Reserve end strength flexibility.

               Subtitle C--Authorization of Appropriations

Sec. 421. Authorization of appropriations for military personnel.

                       Subtitle A--Active Forces

SEC. 401. END STRENGTHS FOR ACTIVE FORCES.

    The Armed Forces are authorized strengths for active duty 
personnel as of September 30, 2000, as follows:
            (1) The Army, 480,000.
            (2) The Navy, 372,037.
            (3) The Marine Corps, 172,518.
            (4) The Air Force, 360,877.

SEC. 402. REVISION IN PERMANENT END STRENGTH MINIMUM LEVELS.

    (a) Revised End Strength Floors.--Section 691(b) of title 
10, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``372,696'' and 
        inserting ``371,781'';
            (2) in paragraph (3), by striking ``172,200'' and 
        inserting ``172,148''; and
            (3) in paragraph (4), by striking ``370,802'' and 
        inserting ``360,877''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) 
shall take effect on October 1, 1999.

                       Subtitle B--Reserve Forces

SEC. 411. END STRENGTHS FOR SELECTED RESERVE.

    (a) In General.--The Armed Forces are authorized strengths 
for Selected Reserve personnel of the reserve components as of 
September 30, 2000, as follows:
            (1) The Army National Guard of the United States, 
        350,000.
            (2) The Army Reserve, 205,000.
            (3) The Naval Reserve, 90,288.
            (4) The Marine Corps Reserve, 39,624.
            (5) The Air National Guard of the United States, 
        106,678.
            (6) The Air Force Reserve, 73,708.
            (7) The Coast Guard Reserve, 8,000.
    (b) Adjustments.--The end strengths prescribed by 
subsection (a) for the Selected Reserve of any reserve 
component shall be proportionately reduced by--
            (1) the total authorized strength of units 
        organized to serve as units of the Selected Reserve of 
        such component which are on active duty (other than for 
        training) at the end of the fiscal year; and
            (2) the total number of individual members not in 
        units organized to serve as units of the Selected 
        Reserve of such component who are on active duty (other 
        than for training or for unsatisfactory participation 
        in training) without their consent at the end of the 
        fiscal year.
Whenever such units or such individual members are released 
from active duty during any fiscal year, the end strength 
prescribed for such fiscal year for the Selected Reserve of 
such reserve component shall be proportionately increased by 
the total authorized strengths of such units and by the total 
number of such individual members.

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

    Within the end strengths prescribed in section 411(a), the 
reserve components of the Armed Forces are authorized, as of 
September 30, 2000, the following number of Reserves to be 
serving on full-time active duty or full-time duty, in the case 
of members of the National Guard, for the purpose of 
organizing, administering, recruiting, instructing, or training 
the reserve components:
            (1) The Army National Guard of the United States, 
        22,430.
            (2) The Army Reserve, 12,804.
            (3) The Naval Reserve, 15,010.
            (4) The Marine Corps Reserve, 2,272.
            (5) The Air National Guard of the United States, 
        11,157.
            (6) The Air Force Reserve, 1,134.

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

    The minimum number of military technicians (dual status) as 
of the last day of fiscal year 2000 for the reserve components 
of the Army and the Air Force (notwithstanding section 129 of 
title 10, United States Code) shall be the following:
            (1) For the Army Reserve, 6,474.
            (2) For the Army National Guard of the United 
        States, 23,125.
            (3) For the Air Force Reserve, 9,785.
            (4) For the Air National Guard of the United 
        States, 22,247.

SEC. 414. INCREASE IN NUMBERS OF MEMBERS IN CERTAIN GRADES AUTHORIZED 
                    TO BE ON ACTIVE DUTY IN SUPPORT OF THE RESERVES.

    (a) Officers.--The table in section 12011(a) of title 10, 
United States Code, is amended to read as follows:


------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                          Air     Marine
               ``Grade                  Army     Navy    Force    Corps
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Major or Lieutenant Commander.......    3,227    1,071      860      140
Lieutenant Colonel or Commander.....    1,611      520      777       90
Colonel or Navy Captain.............      471      188      297    30''.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (b) Senior Enlisted Members.--The table in section 12012(a) 
of such title is amended to read as follows:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                          Air     Marine
               ``Grade                  Army     Navy    Force    Corps
------------------------------------------------------------------------
E-9.................................      645      202      405       20
E-8.................................    2,593      429    1,041    94''.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

SEC. 415. SELECTED RESERVE END STRENGTH FLEXIBILITY.

    Section 115(c) of title 10, United States Code, is 
amended--
            (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph 
        (1);
            (2) by striking the period at the end of paragraph 
        (2) and inserting ``; and''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following new 
        paragraph:
            ``(3) vary the end strength authorized pursuant to 
        subsection (a)(2) for a fiscal year for the Selected 
        Reserve of any of the reserve components by a number 
        equal to not more than 2 percent of that end 
        strength.''.

              Subtitle C--Authorization of Appropriations

SEC. 421. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL.

    There is hereby authorized to be appropriated to the 
Department of Defense for military personnel for fiscal year 
2000 a total of $71,884,867,000, and in addition funds in the 
total amount of $1,838,426,000 are authorized to be 
appropriated to the Department of Defense as emergency 
appropriations for fiscal year 2000 for military personnel, as 
appropriated in section 2012 of the 1999 Emergency Supplemental 
Appropriations Act (Public Law 106-31; 113 Stat. 83). The 
authorization in the preceding sentence supersedes any other 
authorization of appropriations (definite or indefinite) for 
such purpose for fiscal year 2000.

                   TITLE V--MILITARY PERSONNEL POLICY

                  Subtitle A--Officer Personnel Policy

Sec. 501. Temporary authority for recall of retired aviators.
Sec. 502. Increase in maximum number of officers authorized to be on 
          active-duty list in frocked grades of brigadier general and 
          rear admiral (lower half).
Sec. 503. Reserve officers requesting or otherwise causing nonselection 
          for promotion.
Sec. 504. Minimum grade of officers eligible to serve on boards of 
          inquiry.
Sec. 505. Minimum selection of warrant officers for promotion from below 
          the promotion zone.
Sec. 506. Increase in threshold period of active duty for applicability 
          of restriction on holding of civil office by retired regular 
          officers and reserve officers.
Sec. 507. Exemption of retiree council members from recalled retiree 
          limits.
Sec. 508. Technical amendments relating to joint duty assignments.
Sec. 509. Three-year extension of requirement for competition for joint 
          4-star officer positions.

             Subtitle B--Reserve Component Personnel Policy

Sec. 511. Continuation of officers on reserve active-status list to 
          complete disciplinary action.
Sec. 512. Authority to order reserve component members to active duty to 
          complete a medical evaluation.
Sec. 513. Exclusion of reserve officers on educational delay from 
          eligibility for consideration for promotion.
Sec. 514. Extension of period for retention of reserve component majors 
          and lieutenant commanders who twice fail of selection for 
          promotion.
Sec. 515. Computation of years of service exclusion.
Sec. 516. Retention of reserve component chaplains until age 67.
Sec. 517. Expansion and codification of authority for space-required 
          travel on military aircraft for reserves performing inactive-
          duty training outside the continental United States.

                     Subtile C--Military Technicians

Sec. 521. Revision to military technician (dual status) law.
Sec. 522. Civil service retirement of technicians.
Sec. 523. Revision to non-dual status technicians statute.
Sec. 524. Revision to authorities relating to National Guard 
          technicians.
Sec. 525. Effective date.
Sec. 526. Secretary of Defense review of Army technician costing 
          process.
Sec. 527. Fiscal year 2000 limitation on number of non-dual status 
          technicians.

                      Subtitle D--Service Academies

Sec. 531. Strength limitations at the service academies.
Sec. 532. Superintendents of the service academies.
Sec. 533. Dean of Academic Board, United States Military Academy and 
          Dean of the Faculty, United States Air Force Academy.
Sec. 534. Waiver of reimbursement of expenses for instruction at service 
          academies of persons from foreign countries.
Sec. 535. Expansion of foreign exchange programs of the service 
          academies.

                   Subtitle E--Education and Training

Sec. 541. Establishment of a Department of Defense international student 
          program at the senior military colleges.
Sec. 542. Authority for Army War College to award degree of master of 
          strategic studies.
Sec. 543. Authority for Air University to confer graduate-level degrees.
Sec. 544. Reserve credit for participation in health professions 
          scholarship and financial assistance program.
Sec. 545. Permanent authority for ROTC scholarships for graduate 
          students.
Sec. 546. Increase in monthly subsistence allowance for Senior ROTC 
          cadets selected for advanced training.
Sec. 547. Contingent funding increase for Junior ROTC program.
Sec. 548. Change from annual to biennial reporting under the reserve 
          component Montgomery GI bill.
Sec. 549. Recodification and consolidation of statutes denying Federal 
          grants and contracts by certain departments and agencies to 
          institutions of higher education that prohibit senior ROTC 
          units or military recruiting on campus.
Sec. 550. Accrual funding for Coast Guard Montgomery GI bill 
          liabilities.

                Subtitle F--Reserve Component Management

Sec. 551. Financial assistance program for pursuit of degrees by officer 
          candidates in Marine Corps Platoon Leaders Class program.
Sec. 552. Options to improve recruiting for the Army Reserve.
Sec. 553. Joint duty assignments for reserve component general and flag 
          officers.
Sec. 554. Grade of chiefs of reserve components and additional general 
          officers at the National Guard Bureau.
Sec. 555. Duties of Reserves on active duty in support of the Reserves.
Sec. 556. Repeal of limitation on number of Reserves on full-time active 
          duty in support of preparedness for responses to emergencies 
          involving weapons of mass destruction.
Sec. 557. Establishment of Office of the Coast Guard Reserve.
Sec. 558. Report on use of National Guard facilities and infrastructure 
          for support of provision of services to veterans.

           Subtitle G--Decorations, Awards, and Commendations

Sec. 561. Waiver of time limitations for award of certain decorations to 
          certain persons.
Sec. 562. Authority for award of Medal of Honor to Alfred Rascon for 
          valor during the Vietnam conflict.
Sec. 563. Elimination of current backlog of requests for replacement of 
          military decorations.
Sec. 564. Retroactive award of Navy Combat Action Ribbon.
Sec. 565. Sense of Congress concerning Presidential unit citation for 
          crew of the U.S.S. Indianapolis.

               Subtitle H--Matters Relating to Recruiting

Sec. 571. Access to secondary school students for military recruiting 
          purposes.
Sec. 572. Increased authority to extend delayed entry period for 
          enlistments of persons with no prior military service.
Sec. 573. Army College First pilot program.
Sec. 574. Use of recruiting materials for public relations purposes.

             Subtitle I--Matters Relating to Missing Persons

Sec. 575. Nondisclosure of debriefing information on certain missing 
          persons previously returned to United States control.
Sec. 576. Recovery and identification of remains of certain World War II 
          servicemen lost in Pacific Theater of Operations.

                        Subtitle J--Other Matters

Sec. 577. Authority for special courts-martial to impose sentences to 
          confinement and forfeitures of pay of up to one year.
Sec. 578. Funeral honors details for funerals of veterans.
Sec. 579. Purpose and funding limitations for National Guard Challenge 
          program.
Sec. 580. Department of Defense Starbase program.
Sec. 581. Survey of members leaving military service on attitudes toward 
          military service.
Sec. 582. Service review agencies covered by professional staffing 
          requirement.
Sec. 583. Participation of members in management of organizations abroad 
          that promote international understanding.
Sec. 584. Support for expanded child care services and youth program 
          services for dependents.
Sec. 585. Report and regulations on Department of Defense policies on 
          protecting the confidentiality of communications with 
          professionals providing therapeutic or related services 
          regarding sexual or domestic abuse.
Sec. 586. Members under burdensome personnel tempo.

                      Subtitle K--Domestic Violence

Sec. 591. Defense task force on domestic violence.
Sec. 592. Incentive program for improving responses to domestic violence 
          involving members of the Armed Forces and military family 
          members.
Sec. 593. Uniform Department of Defense policies for responses to 
          domestic violence.
Sec. 594. Central Department of Defense database on domestic violence 
          incidents.

                  Subtitle A--Officer Personnel Policy

SEC. 501. TEMPORARY AUTHORITY FOR RECALL OF RETIRED AVIATORS.

    (a) Authority.--During the retired aviator recall period, 
the Secretary of a military department may recall to active 
duty any retired officer having expertise as an aviator to fill 
staff positions normally filled by active duty aviators. Any 
such recall may only be made with the consent of the officer 
recalled.
    (b) Limitation.--No more than a total of 500 officers may 
be on active duty at any time under subsection (a).
    (c) Termination.--Each officer recalled to active duty 
under subsection (a) during the retired aviator recall period 
shall be released from active duty not later than one year 
after the end of such period.
    (d) Waivers.--Officers recalled to active duty under 
subsection (a) shall not be counted for purposes of section 668 
or 690 of title 10, United States Code.
    (e) Retired Aviator Recall Period.--For purposes of this 
section, the retired aviator recall period is the period 
beginning on October 1, 1999, and ending on September 30, 2002.
    (f) Report.--Not later than March 31, 2002, the Secretary 
of Defense 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 use of the authority under this 
section, together with the Secretary's recommendation for 
extension of that authority.

SEC. 502. INCREASE IN MAXIMUM NUMBER OF OFFICERS AUTHORIZED TO BE ON 
                    ACTIVE-DUTY LIST IN FROCKED GRADES OF BRIGADIER 
                    GENERAL AND REAR ADMIRAL (LOWER HALF).

    Section 777(d)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is 
amended by striking ``the following:'' and all that follows and 
inserting ``55.''.

SEC. 503. RESERVE OFFICERS REQUESTING OR OTHERWISE CAUSING NONSELECTION 
                    FOR PROMOTION.

    (a) Reporting Requirement.--Section 617(c) of title 10, 
United States Code, is amended by striking ``regular''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) 
shall apply with respect to boards convened under section 
611(a) of title 10, United States Code, on or after the date of 
the enactment of this Act.

SEC. 504. MINIMUM GRADE OF OFFICERS ELIGIBLE TO SERVE ON BOARDS OF 
                    INQUIRY.

    (a) Retention Boards for Regular Officers.--The text of 
section 1187 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to 
read as follows:
    ``(a) Active Duty Officers.--Except as provided in 
subsection (b), each board convened under this chapter shall 
consist of officers appointed as follows:
            ``(1) Each member of the board shall be an officer 
        of the same armed force as the officer being required 
        to show cause for retention on active duty.
            ``(2) Each member of the board shall be on the 
        active-duty list.
            ``(3) Each member of the board shall be in a grade 
        above major or lieutenant commander, except that at 
        least one member of the board shall be in a grade above 
        lieutenant colonel or commander.
            ``(4) Each member of the board shall be senior in 
        grade to any officer to be considered by the board.
    ``(b) Retired Officers.--If qualified officers on active 
duty are not available in sufficient numbers to comprise a 
board convened under this chapter, the Secretary of the 
military department concerned shall complete the membership of 
the board by appointing to the board retired officers of the 
same armed force. A retired officer may be appointed to such a 
board only if the retired grade of that officer--
            ``(1) is above major or lieutenant commander or, in 
        the case of an officer to be the senior officer of the 
        board, above lieutenant colonel or commander; and
            ``(2) is senior to the grade of any officer to be 
        considered by the board.
    ``(c) Ineligibility by Reason of Previous Consideration of 
Same Officer.--No person may be a member of more than one board 
convened under this chapter to consider the same officer.
    ``(d) Exclusion From Strength Limitation.--A retired 
general or flag officer who is on active duty for the purpose 
of serving on a board convened under this chapter shall not, 
while so serving, be counted against any limitation on the 
number of general and flag officers who may be on active 
duty.''.
    (b) Retention Boards for Reserve Officers.--Subsection (a) 
of section 14906 of such title is amended to read as follows:
    ``(a) Composition of Boards.--Each board convened under 
this chapter shall consist of officers appointed as follows:
            ``(1) Each member of the board shall be an officer 
        of the same armed force as the officer being required 
        to show cause for retention in an active status.
            ``(2) Each member of the board shall hold a grade 
        above major or lieutenant commander, except that at 
        least one member of the board shall hold a grade above 
        lieutenant colonel or commander.
            ``(3) Each member of the board shall be senior in 
        grade to any officer to be considered by the board.''.

SEC. 505. MINIMUM SELECTION OF WARRANT OFFICERS FOR PROMOTION FROM 
                    BELOW THE PROMOTION ZONE.

    Section 575(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: ``If 
the number determined under this subsection with respect to a 
promotion zone within a grade (or grade and competitive 
category) is less than one, the board may recommend one such 
officer for promotion from below the zone within that grade (or 
grade and competitive category).''.

SEC. 506. INCREASE IN THRESHOLD PERIOD OF ACTIVE DUTY FOR APPLICABILITY 
                    OF RESTRICTION ON HOLDING OF CIVIL OFFICE BY 
                    RETIRED REGULAR OFFICERS AND RESERVE OFFICERS.

    Section 973(b)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is 
amended--
            (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``180 days'' 
        and inserting ``270 days''; and
            (2) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``180 days'' 
        and inserting ``270 days''.

SEC. 507. EXEMPTION OF RETIREE COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM RECALLED RETIREE 
                    LIMITS.

    Section 690(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
            ``(D) Any member of the Retiree Council of the 
        Army, Navy, or Air Force for the period on active duty 
        to attend the annual meeting of the Retiree Council.''.

SEC. 508. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS RELATING TO JOINT DUTY ASSIGNMENTS.

    (a) Joint Duty Assignments for General and Flag Officers.--
Subsection (g) of section 619a of title 10, United States Code, 
is amended to read as follows:
    ``(g) Limitation for General and Flag Officers Previously 
Receiving Joint Duty Assignment Waiver.--A general officer or 
flag officer who before January 1, 1999, received a waiver of 
subsection (a) under the authority of this subsection (as in 
effect before that date) may not be appointed to the grade of 
lieutenant general or vice admiral until the officer completes 
a full tour of duty in a joint duty assignment.''.
    (b) Nuclear Propulsion Officers.--Subsection (h) of that 
section is amended--
            (1) by striking ``(1) Until January 1, 1997, an'' 
        inserting ``An'';
            (2) by striking ``may be'' and inserting ``who 
        before January 1, 1997, is'';
            (3) by striking ``. An officer so appointed''; and
            (4) by striking paragraph (2).

SEC. 509. THREE-YEAR EXTENSION OF REQUIREMENT FOR COMPETITION FOR JOINT 
                    4-STAR OFFICER POSITIONS.

    (a) Extension of Requirement.--Section 604(c) of title 10, 
United States Code, is amended by striking ``September 30, 
2000'' and inserting ``September 30, 2003''.
    (b) Grade Relief.--Section 525(b)(5)(C) of such title is 
amended by striking ``September 30, 2000'' and inserting 
``September 30, 2003''.
    (c) Clarification of Certain Limitations on Number of 
Active-Duty Generals and Admirals.--Paragraph (5) of section 
525(b) of such title is amended by adding at the end of 
subparagraph (A) the following new sentence: ``Any increase by 
reason of the preceding sentence in the number of officers of 
an armed force serving on active duty in grades above major 
general or rear admiral may only be realized by an increase in 
the number of lieutenant generals or vice admirals, as the case 
may be, serving on active duty, and any such increase may not 
be construed as authorizing an increase in the limitation on 
the total number of general or flag officers for that armed 
force under section 526(a) of this title or in the number of 
general and flag officers that may be designated under section 
526(b) of this title.''.

             Subtitle B--Reserve Component Personnel Policy

SEC. 511. CONTINUATION OF OFFICERS ON RESERVE ACTIVE-STATUS LIST TO 
                    COMPLETE DISCIPLINARY ACTION.

    (a) In General.--Chapter 1407 of title 10, United States 
Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new 
section:

``Sec. 14518. Continuation of officers to complete disciplinary action

    ``The Secretary concerned may delay the separation or 
retirement under this chapter of an officer against whom an 
action has been commenced with a view to trying the officer by 
court-martial. Any such delay may continue until the completion 
of the disciplinary action against the officer.''.
    (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the 
beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the 
following new item:
``14518. Continuation of officers to complete disciplinary action.''.

SEC. 512. AUTHORITY TO ORDER RESERVE COMPONENT MEMBERS TO ACTIVE DUTY 
                    TO COMPLETE A MEDICAL EVALUATION.

    Section 12301 of title 10, United States Code, is amended 
by adding at the end the following new subsection:
    ``(h)(1) When authorized by the Secretary of Defense, the 
Secretary of a military department may, with the consent of the 
member, order a member of a reserve component to active duty--
            ``(A) to receive authorized medical care;
            ``(B) to be medically evaluated for disability or 
        other purposes; or
            ``(C) to complete a required Department of Defense 
        health care study, which may include an associated 
        medical evaluation of the member.
    ``(2) A member ordered to active duty under this subsection 
may, with the member's consent, be retained on active duty, if 
the Secretary concerned considers it appropriate, for medical 
treatment for a condition associated with the study or 
evaluation, if that treatment of the member is otherwise 
authorized by law.
    ``(3) A member of the Army National Guard of the United 
States or the Air National Guard of the United States may be 
ordered to active duty under this subsection only with the 
consent of the Governor or other appropriate authority of the 
State concerned.''.

SEC. 513. EXCLUSION OF RESERVE OFFICERS ON EDUCATIONAL DELAY FROM 
                    ELIGIBILITY FOR CONSIDERATION FOR PROMOTION.

    (a) Exclusion.--Section 14301 of title 10, United States 
Code is amended by adding at the end the following new 
subsection:
    ``(h) Officers on Educational Delay.--An officer on the 
reserve active-status list is ineligible for consideration for 
promotion, but shall remain on the reserve active-status list, 
while the officer--
            ``(1) is pursuing a program of graduate level 
        education in an educational delay status approved by 
        the Secretary concerned; and
            ``(2) is receiving from the Secretary financial 
        assistance in connection with the pursuit of that 
        program of education while in that status.''.
    (b) Retroactive Effect.--(1) Subsection (h) of section 
14301 of title 10, United States Code (as added by subsection 
(a)), shall apply with respect to boards convened under section 
14101(a) of such title before, on, or after the date of the 
enactment of this Act.
    (2) The Secretary of the military department concerned, 
upon receipt of request submitted in a form and manner 
prescribed by the Secretary, shall expunge from the military 
records of an officer any indication of a failure of selection 
of the officer for promotion by a board referred to in 
paragraph (1) while the officer was ineligible for 
consideration by that board by reason of section 14301(h) of 
title 10, United States Code.

SEC. 514. EXTENSION OF PERIOD FOR RETENTION OF RESERVE COMPONENT MAJORS 
                    AND LIEUTENANT COMMANDERS WHO TWICE FAIL OF 
                    SELECTION FOR PROMOTION.

    (a) Parity With Officers in Pay Grades 
O-2 and O-3.--Section 14506 of title 10, United States Code, is 
amended--
            (1) by inserting ``the later of (1)'' after ``in 
        accordance with section 14513 of this title on''; and
            (2) by inserting before the period at the end the 
        following: ``, or (2) the first day of the seventh 
        month after the month in which the President approves 
        the report of the board which considered the officer 
        for the second time''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) 
shall apply with respect to removals of reserve officers from 
reserve active-status lists under section 14506 of title 10, 
United States Code, on or after the date of the enactment of 
this Act.

SEC. 515. COMPUTATION OF YEARS OF SERVICE EXCLUSION.

    The text of section 14706 of title 10, United States Code, 
is amended to read as follows:
    ``(a) For the purpose of this chapter and chapter 1407 of 
this title, a Reserve officer's years of service include all 
service of the officer as a commissioned officer of a uniformed 
service other than the following:
            ``(1) Service as a warrant officer.
            ``(2) Constructive service.
            ``(3) Service after appointment as a commissioned 
        officer of a reserve component while in a program of 
        advanced education to obtain the first professional 
        degree required for appointment, designation, or 
        assignment to a professional specialty, but only if 
        that service occurs before the officer commences 
        initial service on active duty or initial service in 
        the Ready Reserve in the specialty that results from 
        such a degree.
    ``(b) The exclusion under subsection (a)(3) does not apply 
to service performed by an officer who previously served on 
active duty or participated as a member of the Ready Reserve in 
other than a student status for the period of service preceding 
the member's service in a student status.
    ``(c) For purposes of subsection (a)(3), an officer shall 
be considered to be in a professional specialty if the officer 
is appointed or assigned to the Medical Corps, the Dental 
Corps, the Veterinary Corps, the Medical Service Corps, the 
Nurse Corps, or the Army Medical Specialists Corps or is 
designated as a chaplain or judge advocate.''.

SEC. 516. RETENTION OF RESERVE COMPONENT CHAPLAINS UNTIL AGE 67.

    Section 14703(b) of title 10, United States Code, is 
amended by striking ``(or, in the case of a reserve officer of 
the Army in the Chaplains or a reserve officer of the Air Force 
designated as a chaplain, 60 years of age)''.

SEC. 517. EXPANSION AND CODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY FOR SPACE-REQUIRED 
                    TRAVEL ON MILITARY AIRCRAFT FOR RESERVES PERFORMING 
                    INACTIVE-DUTY TRAINING OUTSIDE THE CONTINENTAL 
                    UNITED STATES.

    (a) Authority.--(1) Chapter 1805 of title 10, United States 
Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new 
section:

``Sec. 18505. Reserves traveling to inactive-duty training OCONUS: 
                    authority for space-required travel

    ``(a) In the case of a member of a reserve component whose 
place of inactive-duty training is outside the contiguous 
States (including a place other than the place of the member's 
unit training assembly if the member is performing the 
inactive-duty training in another location), the member may 
travel in a space-required status on aircraft of the armed 
forces between the member's home and the place of such training 
if there is no transportation between those locations by means 
of road or railroad (or a combination of road and railroad).
    ``(b) A member traveling in a space-required status on any 
such aircraft under subsection (a) is not authorized to receive 
travel, transportation, or per diem allowances in connection 
with that travel.''.
    (2) The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter 
is amended by adding at the end the following new item:
``18505. Reserves traveling to inactive-duty training OCONUS: authority 
          for space-required travel.''.
    (b) Repeal of Superseded Authority.--Section 8023 of Public 
Law 105-262 (112 Stat. 2302) is repealed.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
shall apply with respect to travel commencing on or after the 
date of the enactment of this Act.

                    Subtitle C--Military Technicians

SEC. 521. REVISION TO MILITARY TECHNICIAN (DUAL STATUS) LAW.

    (a) Definition.--Subsection (a)(1) of section 10216 of 
title 10, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``section 
        709'' and inserting ``section 709(b)''; and
            (2) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``civilian'' 
        after ``is assigned to a''.
    (b) Dual Status Requirement.--Subsection (e) of such 
section is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``(dual 
        status)'' after ``military technician'' the second 
        place it appears; and
            (2) in paragraph (2)--
                    (A) by striking ``The Secretary'' and 
                inserting ``Except as otherwise provided by 
                law, the Secretary''; and
                    (B) by striking ``not to exceed six 
                months'' and inserting ``up to 12 months''.

SEC. 522. CIVIL SERVICE RETIREMENT OF TECHNICIANS.

    (a) In General.--(1) Chapter 1007 of title 10, United 
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new 
section:

``Sec. 10218. Army and Air Force Reserve technicians: conditions for 
                    retention; mandatory retirement under civil service 
                    laws

    ``(a) Separation and Retirement of Military Technicians 
(Dual Status).--(1) An individual employed by the Army Reserve 
or the Air Force Reserve as a military technician (dual status) 
who after the date of the enactment of this section loses dual 
status is subject to paragraph (2) or (3), as the case may be.
    ``(2) If a technician described in paragraph (1) is 
eligible at the time dual status is lost for an unreduced 
annuity, the technician shall be separated not later than 30 
days after the date on which dual status is lost.
    ``(3)(A) If a technician described in paragraph (1) is not 
eligible at the time dual status is lost for an unreduced 
annuity, the technician shall be offered the opportunity to--
            ``(i) reapply for, and if qualified be appointed 
        to, a position as a military technician (dual status); 
        or
            ``(ii) apply for a civil service position that is 
        not a technician position.
    ``(B) If such a technician continues employment with the 
Army Reserve or the Air Force Reserve as a non-dual status 
technician, the technician--
            ``(i) shall not be permitted, after the end of the 
        one-year period beginning on the date of the enactment 
        of this subsection, to apply for any voluntary 
        personnel action; and
            ``(ii) shall be separated or retired--
                    ``(I) in the case of a technician first 
                hired as a military technician (dual status) on 
                or before February 10, 1996, not later than 30 
                days after becoming eligible for an unreduced 
                annuity; and
                    ``(II) in the case of a technician first 
                hired as a military technician (dual status) 
                after February 10, 1996, not later than one 
                year after the date on which dual status is 
                lost.
    ``(4) For purposes of this subsection, a military 
technician is considered to lose dual status upon--
            ``(A) being separated from the Selected Reserve; or
            ``(B) ceasing to hold the military grade specified 
        by the Secretary concerned for the position held by the 
        technician.
    ``(b) Non-Dual Status Technicians.--(1) An individual who 
on the date of the enactment of this section is employed by the 
Army Reserve or the Air Force Reserve as a non-dual status 
technician and who on that date is eligible for an unreduced 
annuity shall be separated not later than six months after the 
date of the enactment of this section.
    ``(2)(A) An individual who on the date of the enactment of 
this section is employed by the Army Reserve or the Air Force 
Reserve as a non-dual status technician and who on that date is 
not eligible for an unreduced annuity shall be offered the 
opportunity to--
            ``(i) reapply for, and if qualified be appointed 
        to, a position as a military technician (dual status); 
        or
            ``(ii) apply for a civil service position that is 
        not a technician position.
    ``(B) If such a technician continues employment with the 
Army Reserve or the Air Force Reserve as a non-dual status 
technician, the technician--
            ``(i) shall not be permitted, after the end of the 
        one-year period beginning on the date of the enactment 
        of this subsection, to apply for any voluntary 
        personnel action; and
            ``(ii) shall be separated or retired--
                    ``(I) in the case of a technician first 
                hired as a technician on or before February 10, 
                1996, and who on the date of the enactment of 
                this section is a non-dual status technician, 
                not later than 30 days after becoming eligible 
                for an unreduced annuity; and
                    ``(II) in the case of a technician first 
                hired as a technician after February 10, 1996, 
                and who on the date of the enactment of this 
                section is a non-dual status technician, not 
                later than one year after the date on which 
                dual status is lost.
    ``(3) An individual employed by the Army Reserve or the Air 
Force Reserve as a non-dual status technician who is ineligible 
for appointment to a military technician (dual status) 
position, or who decides not to apply for appointment to such a 
position, or who, within six months of the date of the 
enactment of this section is not appointed to such a position, 
shall for reduction-in-force purposes be in a separate 
competitive category from employees who are military 
technicians (dual status).
    ``(c) Unreduced Annuity Defined.--For purposes of this 
section, a technician shall be considered to be eligible for an 
unreduced annuity if the technician is eligible for an annuity 
under section 8336, 8412, or 8414 of title 5 that is not 
subject to a reduction by reason of the age or years of service 
of the technician.
    ``(d) Voluntary Personnel Action Defined.--In this section, 
the term `voluntary personnel action', with respect to a non-
dual status technician, means any of the following:
            ``(1) The hiring, entry, appointment, reassignment, 
        promotion, or transfer of the technician into a 
        position for which the Secretary concerned has 
        established a requirement that the person occupying the 
        position be a military technician (dual status).
            ``(2) Promotion to a higher grade if the technician 
        is in a position for which the Secretary concerned has 
        established a requirement that the person occupying the 
        position be a military technician (dual status).''.
    (2) The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter 
is amended by adding at the end the following new item:
``10218. Army and Air Force Reserve technicians: conditions for 
          retention; mandatory retirement under civil service laws.''.
    (3) During the six-month period beginning on the date of 
the enactment of this Act, the provisions of subsections 
(a)(3)(B)(ii)(I) and (b)(2)(B)(ii)(I) of section 10218 of title 
10, United States Code, as added by paragraph (1), shall be 
applied by substituting ``six months'' for ``30 days''.
    (b) Early Retirement.--Section 8414(c) of title 5, United 
States Code, is amended to read as follows:
    ``(c)(1) An employee who was hired as a military reserve 
technician on or before February 10, 1996 (under the provisions 
of this title in effect before that date), and who is separated 
from technician service, after becoming 50 years of age and 
completing 25 years of service, by reason of being separated 
from the Selected Reserve of the employee's reserve component 
or ceasing to hold the military grade specified by the 
Secretary concerned for the position held by the employee is 
entitled to an annuity.
    ``(2) An employee who is initially hired as a military 
technician (dual status) after February 10, 1996, and who is 
separated from the Selected Reserve or ceases to hold the 
military grade specified by the Secretary concerned for the 
position held by the technician--
            ``(A) after completing 25 years of service as a 
        military technician (dual status), or
            ``(B) after becoming 50 years of age and completing 
        20 years of service as a military technician (dual 
        status),
is entitled to an annuity.''.
    (c) Conforming Amendments.--Chapter 84 of title 5, United 
States Code, is amended as follows:
            (1) Section 8415(g)(2) is amended by striking 
        ``military reserve technician'' and inserting 
        ``military technician (dual status)''.
            (2) Section 8401(30) is amended to read as follows:
            ``(30) the term `military technician (dual status)' 
        means an employee described in section 10216 of title 
        10;''.
    (d) Disability Retirement.--Section 8337(h) of title 5, 
United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1)--
                    (A) by inserting ``or section 10216 of 
                title 10'' after ``title 32'';
                    (B) by striking ``such title'' and all that 
                follows through the period and inserting 
                ``title 32 or section 10216 of title 10, 
                respectively, to be a member of the Selected 
                Reserve.'';
            (2) in paragraph (2)(A)(i)--
                    (A) by inserting ``or section 10216 of 
                title 10'' after ``title 32''; and
                    (B) by striking ``National Guard or from 
                holding the military grade required for such 
                employment'' and inserting ``Selected 
                Reserve''; and
            (3) in paragraph (3)(C), by inserting ``or section 
        10216 of title 10'' after ``title 32''.

SEC. 523. REVISION TO NON-DUAL STATUS TECHNICIANS STATUTE.

    (a) Revision.--Section 10217 of title 10, United States 
Code, is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a)--
                    (A) by striking ``military'' after ``non-
                dual status'' in the matter preceding paragraph 
                (1); and
                    (B) by striking paragraphs (1) and (2) and 
                inserting the following:
            ``(1) was hired as a technician before November 18, 
        1997, under any of the authorities specified in 
        subsection (b) and as of that date is not a member of 
        the Selected Reserve or after such date has ceased to 
        be a member of the Selected Reserve; or
            ``(2) is employed under section 709 of title 32 in 
        a position designated under subsection (c) of that 
        section and when hired was not required to maintain 
        membership in the Selected Reserve.''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following new 
        subsection:
    ``(c) Permanent Limitations on Number.--(1) Effective 
October 1, 2007, the total number of non-dual status 
technicians employed by the Army Reserve and Air Force Reserve 
may not exceed 175. If at any time after the preceding sentence 
takes effect the number of non-dual status technicians employed 
by the Army Reserve and Air Force Reserve exceeds the number 
specified in the limitation in the preceding sentence, the 
Secretary of Defense shall require that the Secretary of the 
Army or the Secretary of the Air Force, or both, take immediate 
steps to reduce the number of such technicians in order to 
comply with such limitation.
    ``(2) Effective October 1, 2001, the total number of non-
dual status technicians employed by the National Guard may not 
exceed 1,950. If at any time after the preceding sentence takes 
effect the number of non-dual status technicians employed by 
the National Guard exceeds the number specified in the 
limitation in the preceding sentence, the Secretary of Defense 
shall require that the Secretary of the Army or the Secretary 
of the Air Force, or both, take immediate steps to reduce the 
number of such technicians in order to comply with such 
limitation.''.
    (b) Conforming Amendments.--The heading of such section and 
the item relating to such section in the table of sections at 
the beginning of chapter 1007 of such title are each amended by 
striking the penultimate word.

SEC. 524. REVISION TO AUTHORITIES RELATING TO NATIONAL GUARD 
                    TECHNICIANS.

    Section 709 of title 32, United States Code, is amended to 
read as follows:

``Sec. 709. Technicians: employment, use, status

    ``(a) Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the 
Army or the Secretary of the Air Force, as the case may be, and 
subject to subsections (b) and (c), persons may be employed as 
technicians in--
            ``(1) the administration and training of the 
        National Guard; and
            ``(2) the maintenance and repair of supplies issued 
        to the National Guard or the armed forces.
    ``(b) Except as authorized in subsection (c), a person 
employed under subsection (a) must meet each of the following 
requirements:
            ``(1) Be a military technician (dual status) as 
        defined in section 10216(a) of title 10.
            ``(2) Be a member of the National Guard.
            ``(3) Hold the military grade specified by the 
        Secretary concerned for that position.
            ``(4) While performing duties as a military 
        technician (dual status), wear the uniform appropriate 
        for the member's grade and component of the armed 
        forces.
    ``(c)(1) A person may be employed under subsection (a) as a 
non-dual status technician (as defined by section 10217 of 
title 10) if the technician position occupied by the person has 
been designated by the Secretary concerned to be filled only by 
a non-dual status technician.
    ``(2) The total number of non-dual status technicians in 
the National Guard is specified in section 10217(c)(2) of title 
10.
    ``(d) The Secretary concerned shall designate the adjutants 
general referred to in section 314 of this title to employ and 
administer the technicians authorized by this section.
    ``(e) A technician employed under subsection (a) is an 
employee of the Department of the Army or the Department of the 
Air Force, as the case may be, and an employee of the United 
States. However, a position authorized by this section is 
outside the competitive service if the technician employed in 
that position is required under subsection (b) to be a member 
of the National Guard.
    ``(f) Notwithstanding any other provision of law and under 
regulations prescribed by the Secretary concerned--
            ``(1) a person employed under subsection (a) who is 
        a military technician (dual status) and otherwise 
        subject to the requirements of subsection (b) who--
                    ``(A) is separated from the National Guard 
                or ceases to hold the military grade specified 
                by the Secretary concerned for that position 
                shall be promptly separated from military 
                technician (dual status) employment by the 
                adjutant general of the jurisdiction concerned; 
                and
                    ``(B) fails to meet the military security 
                standards established by the Secretary 
                concerned for a member of a reserve component 
                under his jurisdiction may be separated from 
                employment as a military technician (dual 
                status) and concurrently discharged from the 
                National Guard by the adjutant general of the 
                jurisdiction concerned;
            ``(2) a technician may, at any time, be separated 
        from his technician employment for cause by the 
        adjutant general of the jurisdiction concerned;
            ``(3) a reduction in force, removal, or an adverse 
        action involving discharge from technician employment, 
        suspension, furlough without pay, or reduction in rank 
        or compensation shall be accomplished by the adjutant 
        general of the jurisdiction concerned;
            ``(4) a right of appeal which may exist with 
        respect to paragraph (1), (2), or (3) shall not extend 
        beyond the adjutant general of the jurisdiction 
        concerned; and
            ``(5) a technician shall be notified in writing of 
        the termination of his employment as a technician and, 
        unless the technician is serving under a temporary 
        appointment, is serving in a trial or probationary 
        period, or has voluntarily ceased to be a member of the 
        National Guard when such membership is a condition of 
        employment, such notification shall be given at least 
        30 days before the termination date of such employment.
    ``(g) Sections 2108, 3502, 7511, and 7512 of title 5 do not 
apply to a person employed under this section.
    ``(h) Notwithstanding sections 5544(a) and 6101(a) of title 
5 or any other provision of law, the Secretary concerned may 
prescribe the hours of duty for technicians. Notwithstanding 
sections 5542 and 5543 of title 5 or any other provision of 
law, such technicians shall be granted an amount of 
compensatory time off from their scheduled tour of duty equal 
to the amount of any time spent by them in irregular or 
overtime work, and shall not be entitled to compensation for 
such work.
    ``(i) The Secretary concerned may not prescribe for 
purposes of eligibility for Federal recognition under section 
301 of this title a qualification applicable to technicians 
employed under subsection (a) that is not applicable pursuant 
to that section to the other members of the National Guard in 
the same grade, branch, position, and type of unit or 
organization involved.''.

SEC. 525. EFFECTIVE DATE.

    The amendments made by sections 523 and 524 shall take 
effect 180 days after the date of the receipt by Congress of 
the plan required by section 523(d) of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (Public Law 105-85; 111 
Stat. 1737) or a report by the Secretary of Defense providing 
an alternative proposal to the plan required by that section.

SEC. 526. SECRETARY OF DEFENSE REVIEW OF ARMY TECHNICIAN COSTING 
                    PROCESS.

    (a) Review.--The Secretary of Defense shall review the 
process used by the Army, including use of the Civilian 
Manpower Obligation Resources (CMOR) model, to develop 
estimates of the annual authorizations and appropriations 
required for civilian personnel of the Department of the Army 
generally and for National Guard and Army Reserve technicians 
in particular. Based upon the review, the Secretary shall 
direct that any appropriate revisions to that process be 
implemented.
    (b) Purpose of Review.--The purpose of the review shall be 
to ensure that the process referred to in subsection (a) does 
the following:
            (1) Accurately and fully incorporates all the 
        actual cost factors for such personnel, including 
        particularly those factors necessary to recruit, train, 
        and sustain a qualified technician workforce.
            (2) Provides estimates of required annual 
        appropriations required to fully fund all the 
        technicians (both dual status and non-dual status) 
        requested in the President's budget.
            (3) Eliminates inaccuracies in the process that 
        compel both the Army Reserve and the Army National 
        Guard either (A) to reduce the number of military 
        technicians (dual status) below the statutory floors 
        without corresponding force structure reductions, or 
        (B) to transfer funds from other appropriations simply 
        to provide the required funding for military 
        technicians (dual status).
    (c) Report.--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 
containing the results of the review undertaken under this 
section, together with a description of corrective actions 
taken and proposed, not later than March 31, 2000.

SEC. 527. FISCAL YEAR 2000 LIMITATION ON NUMBER OF NON-DUAL STATUS 
                    TECHNICIANS.

    The number of civilian employees who are non-dual status 
technicians of a reserve component of the Army or Air Force as 
of September 30, 2000, may not exceed the following:
            (1) For the Army Reserve, 1,295.
            (2) For the Army National Guard of the United 
        States, 1,800.
            (3) For the Air Force Reserve, 0.
            (4) For the Air National Guard of the United 
        States, 342.

                     Subtitle D--Service Academies

SEC. 531. STRENGTH LIMITATIONS AT THE SERVICE ACADEMIES.

    (a) United States Military Academy.--(1) The Secretary of 
the Army shall take such action as necessary to ensure that the 
United States Military Academy is in compliance with the USMA 
cadet strength limit not later than the day before the last day 
of the 2001-2002 academic year.
    (2) The Secretary of the Army may provide for a variance to 
the USMA cadet strength limit--
            (A) as of the day before the last day of the 1999-
        2000 academic year of not more than 5 percent; and
            (B) as of the day before the last day of the 2000-
        2001 academic year of not more than 2\1/2\ percent.
    (3) For purposes of this subsection--
            (A) the USMA cadet strength limit is the maximum of 
        4,000 cadets established for the Corps of Cadets at the 
        United States Military Academy by section 511 of the 
        National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 
        1992 and 1993 (Public Law 102-190; 10 U.S.C. 4342 
        note), reenacted in section 4342(a) of title 10, United 
        States Code, by the amendment made by subsection 
        (b)(1); and
            (B) the last day of an academic year is graduation 
        day.
    (b) Reenactment of Limitation; Authorized Variance.--(1) 
Section 4342 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
            (A) in subsection (a), by striking ``is as 
        follows:'' in the matter preceding paragraph (1) and 
        inserting ``(determined for any year as of the day 
        before the last day of the academic year) is 4,000. 
        Subject to that limitation, cadets are selected as 
        follows:''; and
            (B) by adding at the end the following new 
        subsection:
    ``(i) For purposes of the limitation in subsection (a) 
establishing the aggregate authorized strength of the Corps of 
Cadets, the Secretary of the Army may for any year (beginning 
with the 2001-2002 academic year) permit a variance in that 
limitation by not more than one percent. In applying that 
limitation, and any such variance, the last day of an academic 
year shall be considered to be graduation day.''.
    (2) Section 6954 of such title is amended--
            (A) by striking the matter preceding paragraph (1) 
        and inserting the following:
    ``(a) The authorized strength of the Brigade of Midshipmen 
(determined for any year as of the day before the last day of 
the academic year) is 4,000. Subject to that limitation, 
midshipmen are selected as follows:''; and
            (B) by adding at the end the following new 
        subsection:
    ``(g) For purposes of the limitation in subsection (a) 
establishing the aggregate authorized strength of the Brigade 
of Midshipmen, the Secretary of the Navy may for any year 
permit a variance in that limitation by not more than one 
percent. In applying that limitation, and any such variance, 
the last day of an academic year shall be considered to be 
graduation day.''.
    (3) Section 9342 of such title is amended--
            (A) in subsection (a), by striking ``is as 
        follows:'' in the matter preceding paragraph (1) and 
        inserting ``(determined for any year as of the day 
        before the last day of the academic year) is 4,000. 
        Subject to that limitation, Air Force Cadets are 
        selected as follows:''; and
            (B) by adding at the end the following new 
        subsection:
    ``(i) For purposes of the limitation in subsection (a) 
establishing the aggregate authorized strength of Air Force 
Cadets, the Secretary of the Air Force may for any year permit 
a variance in that limitation by not more than one percent. In 
applying that limitation, and any such variance, the last day 
of an academic year shall be considered to be graduation 
day.''.
    (4) Section 511 of the National Defense Authorization Act 
for Fiscal Years 1992 and 1993 (Public Law 102-190; 10 U.S.C. 
4342 note) is repealed.

SEC. 532. SUPERINTENDENTS OF THE SERVICE ACADEMIES.

    (a) Position of Superintendent Required To Be Terminal 
Position.--(1)(A) Chapter 367 of title 10, United States Code, 
is amended by inserting after section 3920 the following new 
section:

``Sec. 3921. Mandatory retirement: Superintendent of the United States 
                    Military Academy

    ``Upon the termination of the detail of an officer to the 
position of Superintendent of the United States Military 
Academy, the Secretary of the Army shall retire the officer 
under any provision of this chapter under which that officer is 
eligible to retire.''.
    (B) Chapter 403 of such title is amended by inserting after 
section 4333 the following new section:

``Sec. 4333a. Superintendent: condition for detail to position

    ``As a condition for detail to the position of 
Superintendent of the Academy, an officer shall acknowledge 
that upon termination of that detail the officer shall be 
retired.''.
    (2)(A) Chapter 573 of such title is amended by inserting 
after the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter 
the following new section:

``Sec. 6371. Mandatory retirement: Superintendent of the United States 
                    Naval Academy

    ``Upon the termination of the detail of an officer to the 
position of Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy, 
the Secretary of the Navy shall retire the officer under any 
provision of chapter 571 of this title under which the officer 
is eligible to retire.''.
    (B) Chapter 603 of such title is amended by inserting after 
section 6951 the following new section:

``Sec. 6951a. Superintendent

    ``(a) There is a Superintendent of the United States Naval 
Academy. The immediate governance of the Naval Academy is under 
the Superintendent.
    ``(b) The Superintendent shall be detailed to that position 
by the President. As a condition for detail to that position, 
an officer shall acknowledge that upon termination of that 
detail the officer shall be retired.''.
    (3)(A) Chapter 867 of such title is amended by inserting 
after section 8920 the following new section:

``Sec. 8921. Mandatory retirement: Superintendent of the United States 
                    Air Force Academy

    ``Upon the termination of the detail of an officer to the 
position of Superintendent of the United States Air Force 
Academy, the Secretary of the Air Force shall retire the 
officer under any provision of this chapter under which the 
officer is eligible to retire.''.
    (B) Chapter 903 of such title is amended by inserting after 
section 9333 the following new section:

``Sec. 9333a. Superintendent: condition for detail to position

    ``As a condition for detail to the position of 
Superintendent of the Academy, an officer shall acknowledge 
that upon termination of that detail the officer shall be 
retired.''.
    (4)(A) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 
367 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting 
after the item relating to section 3920 the following new item:
``3921. Mandatory retirement: Superintendent of the United States 
          Military Academy.''.
    (B) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 403 
of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating 
to section 4333 the following new item:
``4333a. Superintendent: condition for detail to position.''.
    (C) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 573 
of such title is amended by inserting before the item relating 
to section 6383 the following new item:
``6371. Mandatory retirement: Superintendent of the United States Naval 
          Academy.''.
    (D) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 603 
of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating 
to section 6951 the following new item:
``6951a. Superintendent.''.
    (E) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 867 
of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating 
to section 8920 the following new item:
``8921. Mandatory retirement: Superintendent of the United States Air 
          Force Academy.''.
    (F) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 903 
of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating 
to section 9333 the following new item:
``9333a. Superintendent: condition for detail to position.''.
    (5) The amendments made by this subsection shall not apply 
to an officer serving on the date of the enactment of this Act 
in the position of Superintendent of the United States Military 
Academy, Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy, or 
Superintendent of the United States Air Force Academy for so 
long as that officer continues on and after that date to serve 
in that position without a break in service.
    (b) Exclusion From Certain General and Flag Officer Grade 
Strength Limitations.--Section 525(b) of title 10, United 
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new 
paragraph:
    ``(7) An officer of the Army while serving as 
Superintendent of the United States Military Academy, if 
serving in the grade of lieutenant general, is in addition to 
the number that would otherwise be permitted for the Army for 
officers serving on active duty in grades above major general 
under paragraph (1). An officer of the Navy or Marine Corps 
while serving as Superintendent of the United States Naval 
Academy, if serving in the grade of vice admiral or lieutenant 
general, is in addition to the number that would otherwise be 
permitted for the Navy or Marine Corps, respectively, for 
officers serving on active duty in grades above major general 
or rear admiral under paragraph (1) or (2). An officer while 
serving as Superintendent of the United Air Force Academy, if 
serving in the grade of lieutenant general, is in addition to 
the number that would otherwise be permitted for the Air Force 
for officers serving on active duty in grades above major 
general under paragraph (1).''.

SEC. 533. DEAN OF ACADEMIC BOARD, UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY AND 
                    DEAN OF THE FACULTY, UNITED STATES AIR FORCE 
                    ACADEMY.

    (a) Dean of the Academic Board, USMA.--Section 4335 of 
title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end 
the following new subsection:
    ``(c) While serving as Dean of the Academic Board, an 
officer of the Army who holds a grade lower than brigadier 
general shall hold the grade of brigadier general, if appointed 
to that grade by the President, by and with the advice and 
consent of the Senate. The retirement age of an officer so 
appointed is that of a permanent professor of the Academy. An 
officer so appointed is counted for purposes of the limitation 
in section 526(a) of this title on general officers of the Army 
on active duty.''.
    (b) Dean of the Faculty, USAFA.--Section 9335 of title 10, 
United States Code, is amended--
            (1) by inserting ``(a)'' at the beginning of the 
        text of the section; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following new 
        subsection:
    ``(b) While serving as Dean of the Faculty, an officer of 
the Air Force who holds a grade lower than brigadier general 
shall hold the grade of brigadier general, if appointed to that 
grade by the President, by and with the advice and consent of 
the Senate. The retirement age of an officer so appointed is 
that of a permanent professor of the Academy. An officer so 
appointed is counted for purposes of the limitation in section 
526(a) of this title on general officers of the Air Force on 
active duty.''.

SEC. 534. WAIVER OF REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FOR INSTRUCTION AT 
                    SERVICE ACADEMIES OF PERSONS FROM FOREIGN 
                    COUNTRIES.

    (a) United States Military Academy.--Section 4344(b)(3) of 
title 10, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) by striking ``35 percent'' and inserting ``50 
        percent''; and
            (2) by striking ``five persons'' and inserting ``20 
        persons''.
    (b) Naval Academy.--Section 6957(b)(3) of such title is 
amended--
            (1) by striking ``35 percent'' and inserting ``50 
        percent''; and
            (2) by striking ``five persons'' and inserting ``20 
        persons''.
    (c) Air Force Academy.--Section 9344(b)(3) of such title is 
amended--
            (1) by striking ``35 percent'' and inserting ``50 
        percent''; and
            (2) by striking ``five persons'' and inserting ``20 
        persons''.
    (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
apply with respect to students from a foreign country entering 
the United States Military Academy, the United States Naval 
Academy, or the United States Air Force Academy on or after May 
1, 1999.
    (e) Conforming Repeal.--Section 301 of the 1999 Emergency 
Supplemental Appropriations Act (Public Law 106-31; 113 Stat. 
66) is repealed.

SEC. 535. EXPANSION OF FOREIGN EXCHANGE PROGRAMS OF THE SERVICE 
                    ACADEMIES.

    (a) United States Military Academy.--Section 4345 of title 
10, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in subsection (b), by striking ``10 cadets'' 
        and inserting ``24 cadets''; and
            (2) in subsection (c)(3), by striking ``$50,000'' 
        and inserting ``$120,000''.
    (b) United States Naval Academy.--Section 6957a of such 
title is amended--
            (1) in subsection (b), by striking ``10 
        midshipmen'' and inserting ``24 midshipmen''; and
            (2) in subsection (c)(3), by striking ``$50,000'' 
        and inserting ``$120,000''.
    (c) United States Air Force Academy.--Section 9345 of such 
title is amended--
            (1) in subsection (b), by striking ``10 Air Force 
        cadets'' and inserting ``24 Air Force cadets''; and
            (2) in subsection (c)(3), by striking ``$50,000'' 
        and inserting ``$120,000''.

                   Subtitle E--Education and Training

SEC. 541. ESTABLISHMENT OF A DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE INTERNATIONAL 
                    STUDENT PROGRAM AT THE SENIOR MILITARY COLLEGES.

    (a) In General.--(1) Chapter 103 of title 10, United States 
Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new 
section:

``Sec. 2111b. Senior military colleges: Department of Defense 
                    international student program

    ``(a) Program Requirement.--The Secretary of Defense shall 
establish a program to facilitate the enrollment and 
instruction of persons from foreign countries as international 
students at the senior military colleges.
    ``(b) Purposes.--The purposes of the program shall be--
            ``(1) to provide a high-quality, cost-effective 
        military-based educational experience for international 
        students in furtherance of the military-to-military 
        program objectives of the Department of Defense; and
            ``(2) to enhance the educational experience and 
        preparation of future United States military leaders 
        through increased, extended interaction with highly 
        qualified potential foreign military leaders.
    ``(c) Coordination with the Senior Military Colleges.--
Guidelines for implementation of the program shall be developed 
in coordination with the senior military colleges.
    ``(d) Recommendations for Admission of Students Under the 
Program.--The Secretary of Defense shall annually identify to 
the senior military colleges the international students who, 
based on criteria established by the Secretary, the Secretary 
recommends be considered for admission under the program. The 
Secretary shall identify the recommended international students 
to the senior military colleges as early as possible each year 
to enable those colleges to consider them in a timely manner in 
their respective admissions processes.
    ``(e) DOD Financial Support.--An international student who 
is admitted to a senior military college under the program 
under this section is responsible for the cost of instruction 
at that college. The Secretary of Defense may, from funds 
available to the Department of Defense other than funds 
available for financial assistance under section 2107a of this 
title, provide some or all of the costs of instruction for any 
such student.''.
    (2) The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter 
is amended by adding at the end the following new item:
``2111b. Senior military colleges: Department of Defense international 
          student program.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The Secretary of Defense shall 
implement the program under section 2111b of title 10, United 
States Code, as added by subsection (a), with students entering 
the senior military colleges after May 1, 2000.
    (c) Repeal of Obsolete Provision.--Section 2111a(e)(1) of 
title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking the second 
sentence.
    (d) Fiscal Year 2000 Funding.--Of the amounts made 
available to the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2000 
pursuant to section 301, $2,000,000 shall be available for 
financial support for international students under section 
2111b of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection 
(a).

SEC. 542. AUTHORITY FOR ARMY WAR COLLEGE TO AWARD DEGREE OF MASTER OF 
                    STRATEGIC STUDIES.

    (a) Authority.--Chapter 401 of title 10, United States 
Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new 
section:

``Sec. 4321. United States Army War College: master of strategic 
                    studies degree

    ``Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the 
Army, the Commandant of the United States Army War College, 
upon the recommendation of the faculty and dean of the college, 
may confer the degree of master of strategic studies upon 
graduates of the college who have fulfilled the requirements 
for that degree.''.
    (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the 
beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the 
following new item:
``4321. United States Army War College: master of strategic studies 
          degree.''.

SEC. 543. AUTHORITY FOR AIR UNIVERSITY TO CONFER GRADUATE-LEVEL 
                    DEGREES.

    (a) In General.--Subsection (a) of section 9317 of title 
10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
    ``(a) Authority.--Upon the recommendation of the faculty of 
the appropriate school of the Air University, the commander of 
the Air University may confer--
            ``(1) the degree of master of strategic studies 
        upon graduates of the Air War College who fulfill the 
        requirements for that degree;
            ``(2) the degree of master of military operational 
        art and science upon graduates of the Air Command and 
        Staff College who fulfill the requirements for that 
        degree; and
            ``(3) the degree of master of airpower art and 
        science upon graduates of the School of Advanced 
        Airpower Studies who fulfill the requirements for that 
        degree.''.
    (b) Clerical Amendments.--(1) The heading for that section 
is amended to read:

``Sec. 9317. Air University: graduate-level degrees''.

    (2) The item relating to that section in the table of 
sections at the beginning of chapter 901 of such title is 
amended to read as follows:
``9317. Air University: graduate-level degrees.''.

SEC. 544. RESERVE CREDIT FOR PARTICIPATION IN HEALTH PROFESSIONS 
                    SCHOLARSHIP AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

    Section 2126(b) of title 10, United States Code, is 
amended--
            (1) by striking paragraphs (2) and (3) and 
        inserting the following:
    ``(2) Service credited under paragraph (1) counts only for 
the award of retirement points for computation of years of 
service under section 12732 of this title and for computation 
of retired pay under section 12733 of this title.
    ``(3) The number of points credited to a member under 
paragraph (1) for a year of participation in a course of study 
is 50. The points shall be credited to the member for one of 
the years of that participation at the end of each year after 
the completion of the course of study that the member serves in 
the Selected Reserve and is credited under section 12732(a)(2) 
of this title with at least 50 points. The points credited for 
the participation shall be recorded in the member's records as 
having been earned in the year of the participation in the 
course of study.'';
            (2) by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph 
        (6); and
            (3) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following 
        new paragraph (5):
    ``(5) A member of the Selected Reserve may be considered to 
be in an active status while pursuing a course of study under 
this subchapter only for purposes of sections 12732(a) and 
12733(3) of this title.''.

SEC. 545. PERMANENT AUTHORITY FOR ROTC SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GRADUATE 
                    STUDENTS.

    Section 2107(c)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is 
amended to read as follows:
    ``(2) The Secretary of the military department concerned 
may provide financial assistance, as described in paragraph 
(1), to a student enrolled in an advanced education program 
beyond the baccalaureate degree level if the student also is a 
cadet or midshipman in an advanced training program. Not more 
than 15 percent of the total number of scholarships awarded 
under this section in any year may be awarded under this 
paragraph.''.

SEC. 546. INCREASE IN MONTHLY SUBSISTENCE ALLOWANCE FOR SENIOR ROTC 
                    CADETS SELECTED FOR ADVANCED TRAINING.

    (a) Increase.--Section 209(a) of title 37, United States 
Code, is amended by striking ``$150 a month'' and inserting 
``$200 a month''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) 
shall take effect on October 1, 1999.

SEC. 547. CONTINGENT FUNDING INCREASE FOR JUNIOR ROTC PROGRAM.

    (a) In General.--(1) Chapter 102 of title 10, United States 
Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new 
section:

``Sec. 2033. Contingent funding increase

    ``If for any fiscal year the amount appropriated for the 
National Guard Challenge Program under section 509 of title 32 
is in excess of $62,500,000, the Secretary of Defense shall 
(notwithstanding any other provision of law) make the amount in 
excess of $62,500,000 available for the Junior Reserve 
Officers' Training Corps program under section 2031 of this 
title, and such excess amount may not be used for any other 
purpose.''.
    (2) The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter 
is amended by adding at the end the following new item:
``2033. Contingent funding increase.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--Section 2033 of title 10, United 
States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall apply only with 
respect to funds appropriated for fiscal years after fiscal 
year 1999.

SEC. 548. CHANGE FROM ANNUAL TO BIENNIAL REPORTING UNDER THE RESERVE 
                    COMPONENT MONTGOMERY GI BILL.

    (a) In General.--Section 16137 of title 10, United States 
Code, is amended to read as follows:

``Sec. 16137. Biennial report to Congress

    ``The Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a 
report not later than March 1 of each odd-numbered year 
concerning the operation of the educational assistance program 
established by this chapter during the preceding two fiscal 
years. Each such report shall include the number of members of 
the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve of each armed force 
receiving, and the number entitled to receive, educational 
assistance under this chapter during those fiscal years. The 
Secretary may submit the report more frequently and adjust the 
period covered by the report accordingly.''.
    (b) Clerical Amendment.--The item relating to such section 
in the table of sections at the beginning of chapter 1606 of 
such title is amended to read as follows:
``16137. Biennial report to Congress.''.

SEC. 549. RECODIFICATION AND CONSOLIDATION OF STATUTES DENYING FEDERAL 
                    GRANTS AND CONTRACTS BY CERTAIN DEPARTMENTS AND 
                    AGENCIES TO INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION THAT 
                    PROHIBIT SENIOR ROTC UNITS OR MILITARY RECRUITING 
                    ON CAMPUS.

    (a) Recodification and Consolidation for Limitations on 
Federal Grants and Contracts.--(1) Section 983 of title 10, 
United States Code, is amended to read as follows:

``Sec. 983. Institutions of higher education that prevent ROTC access 
                    or military recruiting on campus: denial of grants 
                    and contracts from Department of Defense, 
                    Department of Education, and certain other 
                    departments and agencies

    ``(a) Denial of Funds for Preventing ROTC Access to 
Campus.--No funds described in subsection (d)(1) may be 
provided by contract or by grant (including a grant of funds to 
be available for student aid) to an institution of higher 
education (including any subelement of such institution) if the 
Secretary of Defense determines that that institution (or any 
subelement of that institution) has a policy or practice 
(regardless of when implemented) that either prohibits, or in 
effect prevents--
            ``(1) the Secretary of a military department from 
        maintaining, establishing, or operating a unit of the 
        Senior Reserve Officer Training Corps (in accordance 
        with section 654 of this title and other applicable 
        Federal laws) at that institution (or any subelement of 
        that institution); or
            ``(2) a student at that institution (or any 
        subelement of that institution) from enrolling in a 
        unit of the Senior Reserve Officer Training Corps at 
        another institution of higher education.
    ``(b) Denial of Funds for Preventing Military Recruiting on 
Campus.--No funds described in subsection (d)(2) may be 
provided by contract or by grant (including a grant of funds to 
be available for student aid) to an institution of higher 
education (including any subelement of such institution) if the 
Secretary of Defense determines that that institution (or any 
subelement of that institution) has a policy or practice 
(regardless of when implemented) that either prohibits, or in 
effect prevents--
            ``(1) the Secretary of a military department or 
        Secretary of Transportation from gaining entry to 
        campuses, or access to students (who are 17 years of 
        age or older) on campuses, for purposes of military 
        recruiting; or
            ``(2) access by military recruiters for purposes of 
        military recruiting to the following information 
        pertaining to students (who are 17 years of age or 
        older) enrolled at that institution (or any subelement 
        of that institution):
                    ``(A) Names, addresses, and telephone 
                listings.
                    ``(B) Date and place of birth, levels of 
                education, academic majors, degrees received, 
                and the most recent educational institution 
                enrolled in by the student.
    ``(c) Exceptions.--The limitation established in subsection 
(a) or (b) shall not apply to an institution of higher 
education (or any subelement of that institution) if the 
Secretary of Defense determines that--
            ``(1) the institution (and each subelement of that 
        institution) has ceased the policy or practice 
        described in that subsection; or
            ``(2) the institution of higher education involved 
        has a longstanding policy of pacifism based on 
        historical religious affiliation.
    ``(d) Covered Funds.--(1) The limitation established in 
subsection (a) applies to the following:
            ``(A) Any funds made available for the Department 
        of Defense.
            ``(B) Any funds made available in a Departments of 
        Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and 
        Related Agencies Appropriations Act.
    ``(2) The limitation established in subsection (b) applies 
to the following:
            ``(A) Funds described in paragraph (1).
            ``(B) Any funds made available for the Department 
        of Transportation.
    ``(e) Notice of Determinations.--Whenever the Secretary of 
Defense makes a determination under subsection (a), (b), or 
(c), the Secretary--
            ``(1) shall transmit a notice of the determination 
        to the Secretary of Education and to Congress; and
            ``(2) shall publish in the Federal Register a 
        notice of the determination and the effect of the 
        determination on the eligibility of the institution of 
        higher education (and any subelement of that 
        institution) for contracts and grants.
    ``(f) Semiannual Notice in Federal Register.--The Secretary 
of Defense shall publish in the Federal Register once every six 
months a list of each institution of higher education that is 
currently ineligible for contracts and grants by reason of a 
determination of the Secretary under subsection (a) or (b).''.
    (2) The item relating to section 983 in the table of 
sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended to read as 
follows:
``983. Institutions of higher education that prevent ROTC access or 
          military recruiting on campus: denial of grants and contracts 
          from Department of Defense, Department of Education, and 
          certain other departments and agencies.''.
    (b) Repeal of Codified Provisions.--The following 
provisions of law are repealed:
            (1) Section 558 of the National Defense 
        Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995 (Public Law 103-
        337; 10 U.S.C. 503 note).
            (2) Section 514 of the Departments of Labor, Health 
        and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies 
        Appropriations Act, 1997 (as contained in section 
        101(e) of division A of Public Law 104-208; 110 Stat. 
        3009-270; 10 U.S.C. 503 note).

SEC. 550. ACCRUAL FUNDING FOR COAST GUARD MONTGOMERY GI BILL 
                    LIABILITIES.

    Section 2006 of title 10, United States Code, is amended as 
follows:
            (1) Subsection (a) is amended by striking 
        ``Department of Defense education liabilities'' and 
        inserting ``armed forces education liabilities''.
            (2) Paragraph (1) of subsection (b) is amended to 
        read as follows:
            ``(1) The term `armed forces education liabilities' 
        means liabilities of the armed forces for benefits 
        under chapter 30 of title 38 and for Department of 
        Defense benefits under chapter 1606 of this title.''.
            (3) Subsection (b)(2)(C) is amended--
                    (A) by inserting ``Department of Defense'' 
                after ``future''; and
                    (B) by striking ``chapter 106'' and 
                inserting ``chapter 1606''.
            (4) Subsection (c)(1) is amended by inserting ``and 
        the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast 
        Guard is operating'' after ``Defense''.
            (5) Subsection (d) is amended--
                    (A) by striking ``Department of Defense'' 
                and inserting ``armed forces''; and
                    (B) by inserting ``the Secretary of the 
                Department in which the Coast Guard is 
                operating,'' after ``Secretary of Defense,''.
            (6) Subsection (f)(5) is amended by inserting ``and 
        the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating'' 
        after ``Department of Defense''.
            (7) Subsection (g) is amended--
                    (A) by inserting ``and the Secretary of the 
                Department in which the Coast Guard is 
                operating'' in paragraphs (1) and (2) after 
                ``The Secretary of Defense''; and
                    (B) by striking ``of a military 
                department'' in paragraph (3) and inserting 
                ``concerned''.

                Subtitle F--Reserve Component Management

SEC. 551. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR PURSUIT OF DEGREES BY 
                    OFFICER CANDIDATES IN MARINE CORPS PLATOON LEADERS 
                    CLASS PROGRAM.

    (a) In General.--(1) Part IV of subtitle E of title 10, 
United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the 
following new chapter:

         ``CHAPTER 1611--OTHER EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

  ``Sec.
``16401. Marine Corps Platoon Leaders Class program: officer candidates 
          pursuing degrees.

``Sec. 16401. Marine Corps Platoon Leaders Class program: officer 
                    candidates pursuing degrees

    ``(a) Authority for Financial Assistance Program.--The 
Secretary of the Navy may provide financial assistance to an 
eligible enlisted member of the Marine Corps Reserve for 
expenses of the member while the member is pursuing on a full-
time basis at an institution of higher education a program of 
education approved by the Secretary that leads to--
            ``(1) a baccalaureate degree in less than five 
        academic years; or
            ``(2) a doctor of jurisprudence or bachelor of laws 
        degree in not more than three academic years.
    ``(b) Eligibility.--(1) To be eligible for financial 
assistance under this section, an enlisted member of the Marine 
Corps Reserve must--
            ``(A) be an officer candidate in the Marine Corps 
        Platoon Leaders Class program and have successfully 
        completed one six-week (or longer) increment of 
        military training required under that program;
            ``(B) meet the applicable age requirement specified 
        in paragraph (2);
            ``(C) be enrolled on a full-time basis in a program 
        of education referred to in subsection (a) at any 
        institution of higher education; and
            ``(D) enter into a written agreement with the 
        Secretary described in paragraph (3).
    ``(2)(A) In the case of a member pursuing a baccalaureate 
degree, the member meets the age requirements of this paragraph 
if the member will be under 27 years of age on June 30 of the 
calendar year in which the member is projected to be eligible 
for appointment as a commissioned officer in the Marine Corps 
through the Marine Corps Platoon Leaders Class program, except 
that if the member has served on active duty, the member may, 
on such date, be any age under 30 years that exceeds 27 years 
by a number of months that is not more than the number of 
months that the member served on active duty.
    ``(B) In the case of a member pursuing a doctor of 
jurisprudence or bachelor of laws degree, the member meets the 
age requirements of this paragraph if the member will be under 
31 years of age on June 30 of the calendar year in which the 
member is projected to be eligible for appointment as a 
commissioned officer in the Marine Corps through the Marine 
Corps Platoon Leaders Class program, except that if the member 
has served on active duty, the member may, on such date, be any 
age under 35 years that exceeds 31 years by a number of months 
that is not more than the number of months that the member 
served on active duty.
    ``(3) A written agreement referred to in paragraph (1)(D) 
is an agreement between the member and the Secretary in which 
the member agrees--
            ``(A) to accept an appointment as a commissioned 
        officer in the Marine Corps, if tendered by the 
        President;
            ``(B) to serve on active duty for at least five 
        years; and
            ``(C) under such terms and conditions as shall be 
        prescribed by the Secretary, to serve in the Marine 
        Corps Reserve until the eighth anniversary of the date 
        of the appointment.
    ``(c) Covered Expenses.--Expenses for which financial 
assistance may be provided under this section are--
            ``(1) tuition and fees charged by the institution 
        of higher education involved;
            ``(2) the cost of books; and
            ``(3) in the case of a program of education leading 
        to a baccalaureate degree, laboratory expenses.
    ``(d) Amount.--The amount of financial assistance provided 
to a member under this section shall be prescribed by the 
Secretary, but may not exceed $5,200 for any academic year.
    ``(e) Limitations.--(1) Financial assistance may be 
provided to a member under this section only for three 
consecutive academic years.
    ``(2) Not more than 1,200 members may participate in the 
financial assistance program under this section in any academic 
year.
    ``(f) Failure To Complete Program.--(1) A member who 
receives financial assistance under this section may be ordered 
to active duty in the Marine Corps by the Secretary to serve in 
an appropriate enlisted grade for such period as the Secretary 
prescribes, but not for more than four years, if the member--
            ``(A) completes the military and academic 
        requirements of the Marine Corps Platoon Leaders Class 
        program and refuses to accept an appointment as a 
        commissioned officer in the Marine Corps when offered;
            ``(B) fails to complete the military or academic 
        requirements of the Marine Corps Platoon Leaders Class 
        program; or
            ``(C) is disenrolled from the Marine Corps Platoon 
        Leaders Class program for failure to maintain 
        eligibility for an original appointment as a 
        commissioned officer under section 532 of this title.
    ``(2) The Secretary of the Navy may waive the obligated 
service under paragraph (1) of a person who is not physically 
qualified for appointment under section 532 of this title and 
later is determined by the Secretary of the Navy under section 
505 of this title to be unqualified for service as an enlisted 
member of the Marine Corps due to a physical or medical 
condition that was not the result of misconduct or grossly 
negligent conduct.
    ``(g) Institution of Higher Education Defined.--In this 
section, the term `institution of higher education' has the 
meaning given that term in section 101 of the Higher Education 
Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001).''.
    (2) The tables of chapters at the beginning of subtitle E 
of such title and at the beginning of part IV of such subtitle 
are amended by adding after the item relating to chapter 1609 
the following new item:
``1611. Other Educational Assistance Programs...................16401''.
    (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 3695(a)(5) of title 38, 
United States Code, is amended by striking ``Chapters 106 and 
107'' and inserting ``Chapters 107, 1606, and 1610''.
    (c) Computation of Creditable Service.--Section 205 of 
title 37, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end 
the following new subsection:
    ``(f) Notwithstanding subsection (a), the periods of 
service of a commissioned officer appointed under section 12209 
of title 10 after receiving financial assistance under section 
16401 of such title that are counted under this section may not 
include a period of service after January 1, 2000, that the 
officer performed concurrently as a member of the Marine Corps 
Platoon Leaders Class program and the Marine Corps Reserve, 
except that service after that date that the officer performed 
before commissioning (concurrently with the period of service 
as a member of the Marine Corps Platoon Leaders Class program) 
as an enlisted member on active duty or as a member of the 
Selected Reserve may be so counted.''.
    (d) Transition Provision.--(1) An enlisted member of the 
Marine Corps Reserve selected for training as an officer 
candidate under section 12209 of title 10, United States Code, 
before implementation of a financial assistance program under 
section 16401 of such title (as added by subsection (a)) may, 
upon application, participate in the financial assistance 
program established under section 16401 of such title (as added 
by subsection (a)) if the member--
            (A) is eligible for financial assistance under such 
        section 16401;
            (B) submits a request for the financial assistance 
        to the Secretary of the Navy not later than 180 days 
        after the date on which the Secretary establishes the 
        financial assistance program; and
            (C) enters into a written agreement described in 
        subsection (b)(3) of such section.
    (2) Section 205(f) of title 37, United States Code, as 
added by subsection (c), applies to a member referred to in 
paragraph (1).

SEC. 552. OPTIONS TO IMPROVE RECRUITING FOR THE ARMY RESERVE.

    (a) Review.--The Secretary of the Army shall conduct a 
review of the manner, process, and organization used by the 
Army to recruit new members for the Army Reserve. The review 
shall seek to determine the reasons for the continuing 
inability of the Army to meet recruiting objectives for the 
Army Reserve and to identify measures the Secretary could take 
to correct that inability.
    (b) Reorganization To Be Considered.--Among the possible 
corrective measures to be examined by the Secretary of the Army 
as part of the review shall be a transfer of the recruiting 
function for the Army Reserve from the Army Recruiting Command 
to a new, fully resourced recruiting organization under the 
command and control of the Chief, Army Reserve.
    (c) Report.--Not later than July 1, 2000, the Secretary 
shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate 
and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of 
Representatives a report setting forth the results of the 
review under this section. The report shall include a 
description of any corrective measures the Secretary intends to 
implement.

SEC. 553. JOINT DUTY ASSIGNMENTS FOR RESERVE COMPONENT GENERAL AND FLAG 
                    OFFICERS.

    Subsection (b) of section 526 of title 10, United States 
Code, is amended--
            (1) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph 
        (3); and
            (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following 
        new paragraph (2):
    ``(2)(A) The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff may 
designate up to 10 general and flag officer positions on the 
staffs of the commanders of the unified and specified combatant 
commands as positions to be held only by reserve component 
officers who are in a general or flag officer grade below 
lieutenant general or vice admiral. Each position so designated 
shall be considered to be a joint duty assignment position for 
purposes of chapter 38 of this title.
    ``(B) A reserve component officer serving in a position 
designated under subparagraph (A) while on active duty under a 
call or order to active duty that does not specify a period of 
180 days or less shall not be counted for the purposes of the 
limitations under subsection (a) and under section 525 of this 
title if the officer was selected for service in that position 
in accordance with the procedures specified in subparagraph 
(C).
    ``(C) Whenever a vacancy occurs, or is anticipated to 
occur, in a position designated under subparagraph (A)--
            ``(i) the Secretary of Defense shall require the 
        Secretary of the Army to submit the name of at least 
        one Army reserve component officer, the Secretary of 
        the Navy to submit the name of at least one Naval 
        Reserve officer and the name of at least one Marine 
        Corps Reserve officer, and the Secretary of the Air 
        Force to submit the name of at least one Air Force 
        reserve component officer for consideration by the 
        Secretary for assignment to that position; and
            ``(ii) the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff 
        may submit to the Secretary of Defense the name of one 
        or more officers (in addition to the officers whose 
        names are submitted pursuant to clause (i)) for 
        consideration by the Secretary for assignment to that 
        position.
    ``(D) Whenever the Secretaries of the military departments 
are required to submit the names of officers under subparagraph 
(C)(i), the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall submit 
to the Secretary of Defense the Chairman's evaluation of the 
performance of each officer whose name is submitted under that 
subparagraph (and of any officer whose name the Chairman 
submits to the Secretary under subparagraph (C)(ii) for 
consideration for the same vacancy).
    ``(E) Subparagraph (B) does not apply in the case of an 
officer serving in a position designated under subparagraph (A) 
if the Secretary of Defense, when considering officers for 
assignment to fill the vacancy in that position which was 
filled by that officer, did not have a recommendation for that 
assignment from each Secretary of a military department who 
(pursuant to subparagraph (C)) was required to make such a 
recommendation.''.

SEC. 554. GRADE OF CHIEFS OF RESERVE COMPONENTS AND ADDITIONAL GENERAL 
                    OFFICERS AT THE NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU.

    (a) Procedures for Appointing Reserve Chiefs in Higher 
Grade.--(1) Chapter 1213 of title 10, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following new section:

``Sec. 12505. Selection of officers for certain senior reserve 
                    component positions

    ``(a) Covered Positions.--(1) This section applies to the 
positions specified in sections 3038, 5143, 5144, and 8038 and 
the positions of Director, Army National Guard, and Director, 
Air National Guard, specified in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of 
section 10506(a)(1) of this title.
    ``(2) An officer may be assigned to one of the positions 
specified in paragraph (1) for service in the grade of 
lieutenant general or vice admiral if appointed to that grade 
for service in that position by the President, by and with the 
advice and consent of the Senate. An officer may be recommended 
to the President for such an appointment if selected for 
appointment to that position in accordance with this section.
    ``(b) Eligibility for Higher Grade.--An officer shall be 
considered to have been selected for appointment to a position 
specified in subsection (a) in accordance with this section 
if--
            ``(1) the officer is recommended for that 
        appointment by the Secretary of the military department 
        concerned;
            ``(2) the officer is determined by the Chairman of 
        the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in accordance with criteria 
        and as a result of a process established by the 
        Chairman, to have significant joint duty experience; 
        and
            ``(3) the officer is recommended by the Secretary 
        of Defense to the President for appointment in 
        accordance with this section.
    ``(c) Counting for Purposes of Grade Limitations.--An 
officer on active duty for service in a position specified in 
subsection (a) who is serving in that position (by reason of 
selection in accordance with this section) in the grade of 
lieutenant general or vice admiral shall be counted for 
purposes of the grade limitations under sections 525 and 526 of 
this title. This subsection does not affect the counting for 
those purposes of officers serving in those positions under any 
other provision of law.
    ``(d) Transition Waiver Authority.--Until October 1, 2002, 
the Secretary of Defense may waive paragraph (2) of subsection 
(b) with respect to the appointment of an officer to a position 
specified in subsection (a) if in the judgment of the 
Secretary--
            ``(1) the officer is qualified for service in the 
        position; and
            ``(2) the waiver is necessary for the good of the 
        service.
Any such waiver shall be made on a case-by-case basis.''.
    (2) The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter 
is amended by adding at the end the following new item:
``12505. Selection of officers for certain senior reserve component 
          positions.''.
    (b) Chief of Army Reserve.--Section 3038(c) of title 10, 
United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the 
following new sentence: ``However, if selected in accordance 
with section 12505 of this title, he may be appointed in the 
grade of lieutenant general.''.
    (c) Chief of Naval Reserve.--Section 5143(c)(2) of such 
title is amended--
            (1) by striking ``above rear admiral (lower half)'' 
        and inserting ``rear admiral''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following new 
        sentence: ``However, if selected in accordance with 
        section 12505 of this title, he may be appointed in the 
        grade of vice admiral.''.
    (d) Commander, Marine Forces Reserve.--Section 5144(c)(2) 
of such title is amended--
            (1) by striking ``above brigadier general'' and 
        inserting ``major general''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following new 
        sentence: ``However, if selected in accordance with 
        section 12505 of this title, he may be appointed in the 
        grade of lieutenant general.''.
    (e) Chief of Air Force Reserve.--Section 8038(c) of such 
title is amended by adding at the end the following new 
sentence: ``However, if selected in accordance with section 
12505 of this title, he may be appointed in the grade of 
lieutenant general.''.
    (f) General Officers for the National Guard Bureau.--
Subparagraphs (A) and (B) of section 10506(a)(1) of such title 
are each amended by inserting ``or, if appointed to that 
position in accordance with section 12505(a)(2) of this title, 
the grade of lieutenant general,'' after ``major general''.
    (g) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
shall take effect 60 days after the date of the enactment of 
this Act.
    (h) Applicability to Incumbents.--(1) If an officer who is 
a covered position incumbent is appointed under the amendments 
made by this section to the grade of lieutenant general or vice 
admiral, the term of service of that officer in that covered 
position shall not be extended by reason of such appointment.
    (2) For purposes of this subsection:
            (A) The term ``covered position incumbent'' means a 
        reserve component officer who on the effective date 
        specified in subsection (g) is serving in a covered 
        position.
            (B) The term ``covered position'' means a position 
        specified in section 12505 of title 10, United States 
        Code, as added by subsection (a).

SEC. 555. DUTIES OF RESERVES ON ACTIVE DUTY IN SUPPORT OF THE RESERVES.

    (a) Duties.--Section 12310 of title 10, United States Code, 
is amended--
            (1) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection 
        (d) and transferring that subsection, as so 
        redesignated, to the end of the section; and
            (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following 
        new subsection (b):
    ``(b) Duties.--A Reserve on active duty as described in 
subsection (a) may be assigned only duties in connection with 
the functions described in that subsection, which may include 
the following:
            ``(1) Supporting operations or missions assigned in 
        whole or in part to reserve components.
            ``(2) Supporting operations or missions performed 
        or to be performed by--
                    ``(A) a unit composed of elements from more 
                than one component of the same armed force; or
                    ``(B) a joint forces unit that includes--
                            ``(i) one or more reserve component 
                        units; or
                            ``(ii) a member of a reserve 
                        component whose reserve component 
                        assignment is in a position in an 
                        element of the joint forces unit.
            ``(3) Advising the Secretary of Defense, the 
        Secretaries of the military departments, the Joint 
        Chiefs of Staff, and the commanders of the unified 
        combatant command regarding reserve component 
        matters.''.
    (b) Technical and Conforming Amendments.--Such section is 
further amended--
            (1) in subsection (a), by inserting ``Grade When 
        Ordered to Active Duty.--'' after ``(a)'';
            (2) in subsection (c)(1), by striking ``(c)(1) A 
        Reserve'' and inserting ``(c) Duties Relating to 
        Defense Against Weapons of Mass Destruction.--(1) 
        Notwithstanding subsection (b), a Reserve''; and
            (3) in subsection (d), as redesignated and 
        transferred by subsection (a)(1), by inserting 
        ``Training.--'' before ``A Reserve''.
    (c) Report on the Use of Reserves on Active Duty in Support 
of the Reserves.--(1) The Secretary of Defense shall review how 
the Reserves on active duty in support of the reserves are or 
will be used in relation to the duties set forth under 
subsection (b) of section 12310 of title 10, United States 
Code, as added by subsection (a)(2).
    (2) Not later than March 1, 2000, the Secretary shall 
submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and 
the House of Representatives a report on the results of the 
review under paragraph (1). The report shall include the 
following:
            (A) An itemization and description, shown by 
        operation or mission referred to in subsection (b) of 
        section 12310 of title 10, United States Code, as added 
        by subsection (a)(2), of the numbers of Reserves on 
        active duty involved in each of those operations and 
        missions.
            (B) An assessment and recommendation as to whether 
        the Reserves on active duty in support of the reserves 
        should be managed as a separate personnel category in 
        which they compete only among themselves for promotion, 
        retention, school selection, command, and other 
        centrally selected personnel actions.
            (C) An assessment and recommendation as to whether 
        those Reserves should be considered as being part of 
        their respective active component for purposes of 
        management of end strengths and whether funds for those 
        Reserves should be provided from appropriations for 
        active component military personnel (rather than 
        reserve component personnel).
            (D) An assessment and recommendations for changes 
        in the existing officer and enlisted personnel systems 
        required as a result of the amendments to section 12310 
        of title 10, United States Code, made by subsection 
        (a), with such assessment to take a comprehensive life-
        cycle approach to the careers of those Reserves and how 
        those careers should be managed, with special attention 
        to issues related to accession, promotion, professional 
        development, retention, separation and retirement.

SEC. 556. REPEAL OF LIMITATION ON NUMBER OF RESERVES ON FULL-TIME 
                    ACTIVE DUTY IN SUPPORT OF PREPAREDNESS FOR 
                    RESPONSES TO EMERGENCIES INVOLVING WEAPONS OF MASS 
                    DESTRUCTION.

    (a) Repeal.--Paragraph (4) of section 12310(c) of title 10, 
United States Code, is amended by striking the first sentence.
    (b) Conforming Amendments.--Paragraph (6) of such section 
is amended--
            (1) by striking ``or to increase the number of 
        personnel authorized by paragraph (4)'' in the matter 
        preceding subparagraph (A); and
            (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``or for the 
        requested additional personnel'' and all that follows 
        through ``Federal levels''.

SEC. 557. ESTABLISHMENT OF OFFICE OF THE COAST GUARD RESERVE.

    (a) Establishment.--Chapter 3 of title 14, United States 
Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new 
section:

``Sec. 53. Office of the Coast Guard Reserve; Director

    ``(a) Establishment of Office; Director.--There is in the 
executive part of the Coast Guard an Office of the Coast Guard 
Reserve. The head of the Office is the Director of the Coast 
Guard Reserve. The Director of the Coast Guard Reserve is the 
principal adviser to the Commandant on Coast Guard Reserve 
matters and may have such additional functions as the 
Commandant may direct.
    ``(b) Appointment.--The President, by and with the advice 
and consent of the Senate, shall appoint the Director of the 
Coast Guard Reserve, from officers of the Coast Guard who--
            ``(1) have had at least 10 years of commissioned 
        service;
            ``(2) are in a grade above captain; and
            ``(3) have been recommended by the Secretary of 
        Transportation.
    ``(c) Term.--(1) The Director of the Coast Guard Reserve 
holds office for a term determined by the President, normally 
two years, but not more than four years. An officer may be 
removed from the position of Director for cause at any time.
    ``(2) The Director of the Coast Guard Reserve, while so 
serving, holds a grade above Captain, without vacating the 
officer's permanent grade.
    ``(d) Budget.--The Director of the Coast Guard Reserve is 
the official within the executive part of the Coast Guard who, 
subject to the authority, direction, and control of the 
Secretary of Transportation and the Commandant, is responsible 
for preparation, justification, and execution of the personnel, 
operation and maintenance, and construction budgets for the 
Coast Guard Reserve. As such, the Director of the Coast Guard 
Reserve is the director and functional manager of 
appropriations made for the Coast Guard Reserve in those areas.
    ``(e) Annual Report.--The Director of the Coast Guard 
Reserve shall submit to the Secretary of Transportation and the 
Secretary of Defense an annual report on the state of the Coast 
Guard Reserve and the ability of the Coast Guard Reserve to 
meet its missions. The report shall be prepared in conjunction 
with the Commandant and may be submitted in classified and 
unclassified versions.''.
    (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the 
beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the 
item relating to section 52 the following new item:
``53. Office of the Coast Guard Reserve; Director.''.

SEC. 558. REPORT ON USE OF NATIONAL GUARD FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE 
                    FOR SUPPORT OF PROVISION OF SERVICES TO VETERANS.

    (a) Report.--The Chief of the National Guard Bureau shall 
submit to the Secretary of Defense a report, to be prepared in 
consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, assessing 
the feasibility and desirability of using the facilities and 
electronic infrastructure of the National Guard for support of 
the provision of services to veterans by the Secretary of 
Veterans Affairs. The report shall include an assessment of any 
costs and benefits associated with the use of those facilities 
and that infrastructure for that purpose.
    (b) Transmittal to Congress.--The Secretary of Defense 
shall, not later than April 1, 2000, transmit to Congress the 
report submitted to the Secretary under subsection (a), 
together with any comments on the report consistent with the 
requirements of section 18235 of title 10, United States Code, 
that the Secretary considers appropriate.

           Subtitle G--Decorations, Awards, and Commendations

SEC. 561. WAIVER OF TIME LIMITATIONS FOR AWARD OF CERTAIN DECORATIONS 
                    TO CERTAIN PERSONS.

    (a) Waiver.--Any limitation established by law or policy 
for the time within which a recommendation for the award of a 
military decoration or award must be submitted shall not apply 
to awards of decorations described in this section, the award 
of each such decoration having been determined by the Secretary 
concerned to be warranted in accordance with section 1130 of 
title 10, United States Code.
    (b) Distinguished Flying Cross.--Subsection (a) applies to 
the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for service during 
World War II or Korea (including multiple awards to the same 
individual) in the case of each individual concerning whom the 
Secretary of the Navy (or an officer of the Navy acting on 
behalf of the Secretary) submitted to the Committee on Armed 
Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on 
Armed Services of the Senate, during the period beginning on 
October 17, 1998, and ending on the day before the date of the 
enactment of this Act, a notice as provided in section 1130(b) 
of title 10, United States Code, that the award of the 
Distinguished Flying Cross to that individual is warranted and 
that a waiver of time restrictions prescribed by law for 
recommendation for such award is recommended.
    (c) Coast Guard Commendation Medal.--Subsection (a) applies 
to the award of the Coast Guard Commendation Medal to Mark H. 
Freeman, of Seattle, Washington for heroic achievement 
performed in a manner above that normally to be expected during 
rescue operations for the S.S. Seagate, in September 1956, 
while serving as a member of the Coast Guard at Gray Harbor 
Lifeboat Station, Westport, Washington.

SEC. 562. AUTHORITY FOR AWARD OF MEDAL OF HONOR TO ALFRED RASCON FOR 
                    VALOR DURING THE VIETNAM CONFLICT.

    (a) Waiver of Time Limitations.--Notwithstanding the time 
limitations specified in section 3744 of title 10, United 
States Code, or any other time limitation with respect to the 
awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the Army, 
the President may award the Medal of Honor under section 3741 
of that title to Alfred Rascon, of Laurel, Maryland, for the 
acts of valor described in subsection (b).
    (b) Action Described.--The acts of valor referred to in 
subsection (a) are the actions of Alfred Rascon on March 16, 
1966, as an Army medic, serving in the grade of Specialist Four 
in the Republic of Vietnam with the Reconnaissance Platoon, 
Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry, 173rd 
Airborne Brigade (Separate), during a combat operation known as 
Silver City.

SEC. 563. ELIMINATION OF CURRENT BACKLOG OF REQUESTS FOR REPLACEMENT OF 
                    MILITARY DECORATIONS.

    (a) Elimination of Current Backlog.--The Secretary of 
Defense shall eliminate the backlog (as of the date of the 
enactment of this Act) of requests made to the Department of 
Defense for the issuance or replacement of military decorations 
for members or former members of the Armed Forces.
    (b) Condition.--The Secretary shall allocate funds and 
other resources in order to carry out subsection (a) in a 
manner that does not detract from the performance of other 
personnel service and personnel support activities within the 
Department of Defense.
    (c) Report.--Not later than 45 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a 
report on the status of the elimination of the backlog 
described in subsection (a). The report shall include a plan 
for preventing accumulation of backlogs in the future.
    (d) Decoration Defined.--For the purposes of this section, 
the term ``decoration'' means a medal or other decoration that 
a member or former member of the Armed Forces was awarded by 
the United States with respect to service in the Armed Forces.

SEC. 564. RETROACTIVE AWARD OF NAVY COMBAT ACTION RIBBON.

    The Secretary of the Navy may award the Navy Combat Action 
Ribbon (established by Secretary of the Navy Notice 1650, dated 
February 17, 1969) to a member of the Navy or Marine Corps for 
participation in ground or surface combat during any period on 
or after December 7, 1941, and before March 1, 1961 (the date 
of the otherwise applicable limitation on retroactivity for the 
award of such decoration), if the Secretary determines that the 
member has not been previously recognized in an appropriate 
manner for such participation.

SEC. 565. SENSE OF CONGRESS CONCERNING PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION FOR 
                    CREW OF THE U.S.S. INDIANAPOLIS.

    (a) Findings.--Congress reaffirms the findings made in 
section 1052(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 1995 (Public Law 103-337; 108 Stat. 2844) that the 
heavy cruiser U.S.S. INDIANAPOLIS (CA-35)--
            (1) served the people of the United States with 
        valor and distinction throughout World War II in action 
        against enemy forces in the Pacific Theater of 
        Operations from December 7, 1941 to July 29, 1945;
            (2) with her courageous and capable crew, compiled 
        an impressive combat record during the war in the 
        Pacific, receiving in the process 10 battle stars in 
        actions from the Aleutians to Okinawa;
            (3) rendered invaluable service in anti-shipping, 
        shore bombardment, anti-air, and invasion support roles 
        and serving as flagship for the Fifth Fleet under 
        Admiral Raymond Spruance and flagship for the Third 
        Fleet under Admiral William F. Halsey; and
             (4) transported the world's first operational 
        atomic bomb from the United States to the Island of 
        Tinian, accomplishing that mission at a record average 
        speed of 29 knots.
    (b) Further Findings.--Congress further finds that--
            (1) from participation in the earliest offensive 
        actions in the Pacific during World War II to her 
        pivotal role in delivering the weapon that brought the 
        war to an end, the U.S.S. INDIANAPOLIS and her crew 
        left an indelible imprint on the Nation's struggle to 
        eventual victory in the war in the Pacific; and
            (2) the selfless, courageous, and outstanding 
        performance of duty by that ship and her crew 
        throughout the war in the Pacific reflects great credit 
        upon the ship and her crew, thus upholding the very 
        highest traditions of the United States Navy.
    (c) Sense of Congress.--(1) It is the sense of Congress 
that the President should award a Presidential Unit Citation to 
the crew of the U.S.S. INDIANAPOLIS (CA-35) in recognition of 
the courage and skill displayed by the members of the crew of 
that vessel throughout World War II.
    (2) A citation described in paragraph (1) may be awarded 
without regard to any provision of law or regulation 
prescribing a time limitation that is otherwise applicable with 
respect to recommendation for, or the award of, such a 
citation.

               Subtitle H--Matters Related to Recruiting

SEC. 571. ACCESS TO SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR MILITARY RECRUITING 
                    PURPOSES.

    Section 503 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by 
adding at the end the following new subsection:
    ``(c) Each local educational agency is requested to provide 
to the Department of Defense, upon a request made for military 
recruiting purposes, the same access to secondary school 
students, and to directory information concerning such 
students, as is provided generally to post-secondary 
educational institutions or to prospective employers of those 
students.''.

SEC. 572. INCREASED AUTHORITY TO EXTEND DELAYED ENTRY PERIOD FOR 
                    ENLISTMENTS OF PERSONS WITH NO PRIOR MILITARY 
                    SERVICE.

    (a) Maximum Period of Extension.--Section 513(b)(1) of 
title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking ``180 
days'' in the second sentence and inserting ``365 days''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) 
shall take effect on October 1, 1999, and shall apply with 
respect to enlistments entered into on or after that date.

SEC. 573. ARMY COLLEGE FIRST PILOT PROGRAM.

    (a) Program Required.--The Secretary of the Army shall 
establish a pilot program (to be known as the ``Army College 
First'' program) to assess whether the Army could increase the 
number of, and the level of the qualifications of, persons 
entering the Army as enlisted members by encouraging recruits 
to pursue higher education or vocational or technical training 
before entry into active service in the Army.
    (b) Delayed Entry With Allowance for Higher Education.--
Under the pilot program, the Secretary may exercise the 
authority under section 513 of title 10, United States Code--
            (1) to accept the enlistment of a person as a 
        Reserve for service in the Selected Reserve or 
        Individual Ready Reserve of the Army Reserve or, 
        notwithstanding the scope of the authority under 
        subsection (a) of that section, in the Army National 
        Guard of the United States;
            (2) to authorize, notwithstanding the period 
        limitation in subsection (b) of that section, a delay 
        of the enlistment of any such person in a regular 
        component under that subsection for the period during 
        which the person is enrolled in, and pursuing a program 
        of education at, an institution of higher education, or 
        a program of vocational or technical training, on a 
        full-time basis that is to be completed within two 
        years after the date of such enlistment as a Reserve 
        under paragraph (1); and
            (3) in the case of a person enlisted in a reserve 
        component for service in the Individual Ready Reserve, 
        pay an allowance to the person for each month of that 
        period.
    (c) Maximum Period of Delay.--The period of delay 
authorized a person under paragraph (2) of subsection (b) may 
not exceed the two-year period beginning on the date of the 
person's enlistment accepted under paragraph (1) of such 
subsection.
    (d) Amount of Allowance.--(1) The monthly allowance paid 
under subsection (b)(3) is $150. The allowance may not be paid 
for more than 24 months.
    (2) An allowance under this section is in addition to any 
other pay or allowance to which a member of a reserve component 
is entitled by reason of participation in the Ready Reserve of 
that component.
    (e) Comparison Group.--To perform the assessment under 
subsection (a), the Secretary may define and study any group 
not including persons receiving a benefit under subsection (b) 
and compare that group with any group or groups of persons who 
receive such benefits under the pilot program.
    (f) Duration of Pilot Program.--The pilot program shall be 
in effect during the period beginning on October 1, 1999, and 
ending on September 30, 2004.
    (g) Report.--Not later than February 1, 2004, the Secretary 
shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate 
and the House of Representatives a report on the pilot program. 
The report shall include the following:
            (1) The assessment of the Secretary regarding the 
        value of the authority under this section for achieving 
        the objectives of increasing the number of, and the 
        level of the qualifications of, persons entering the 
        Army as enlisted members.
            (2) Any recommendation for legislation or other 
        action that the Secretary considers appropriate to 
        achieve those objectives through grants of entry delays 
        and financial benefits for advanced education and 
        training of recruits.

SEC. 574. USE OF RECRUITING MATERIALS FOR PUBLIC RELATIONS PURPOSES.

    (a) Authority.--Subchapter II of chapter 134 of title 10, 
United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the 
following new section:

``Sec. 2257. Use of recruiting materials for public relations

    ``The Secretary of Defense may use for public relations 
purposes of the Department of Defense any advertising materials 
developed for use for recruitment and retention of personnel 
for the armed forces. Any such use shall be under such 
conditions and subject to such restrictions as the Secretary of 
Defense shall prescribe.''.
    (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the 
beginning of such subchapter is amended by adding at the end 
the following new item:
``2257. Use of recruiting materials for public relations.''.

            Subtitle I--Matters Relating to Missing Persons

SEC. 575. NONDISCLOSURE OF DEBRIEFING INFORMATION ON CERTAIN MISSING 
                    PERSONS PREVIOUSLY RETURNED TO UNITED STATES 
                    CONTROL.

    Section 1506 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by 
adding at the end the following new subsection:
    ``(f) Nondisclosure of Certain Information.--A record of 
the content of a debriefing of a missing person returned to 
United States control during the period beginning on July 8, 
1959, and ending on February 10, 1996, that was conducted by an 
official of the United States authorized to conduct the 
debriefing is privileged information and, notwithstanding 
sections 552 and 552a of title 5, may not be disclosed, in 
whole or in part, under either such section. However, this 
subsection does not limit the responsibility of the Secretary 
concerned under paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (d) to 
place extracts of non-derogatory information, or a notice of 
the existence of such information, in the personnel file of a 
missing person.''.

SEC. 576. RECOVERY AND IDENTIFICATION OF REMAINS OF CERTAIN WORLD WAR 
                    II SERVICEMEN LOST IN PACIFIC THEATER OF 
                    OPERATIONS.

    (a) Recovery of Remains.--(1) The Secretary of Defense 
shall make every reasonable effort to search for, recover, and 
identify the remains of United States servicemen lost in the 
Pacific theater of operations during World War II (including in 
New Guinea) while engaged in flight operations.
    (2) In order to provide high priority to carrying out 
paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense shall consider 
increasing the number of personnel assigned to the Central 
Identification Laboratory, Hawaii.
    (3) Not later than September 30, 2000, the Secretary shall 
submit to Congress a report setting forth the efforts made to 
accomplish the objectives specified in paragraph (1). The 
Secretary shall include in the report a statement of the 
backlog of cases at the Central Identification Laboratory, 
Hawaii, shown by conflict, and the status of the joint manning 
plan required by section 566(c) of the Strom Thurmond National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (Public Law 105-
261; 112 Stat. 2029)
    (b) Diplomatic Intervention if Required.--The Secretary of 
State, upon request by the Secretary of Defense, shall work 
with officials of governments of nations in the area that was 
covered by the Pacific theater of operations of World War II to 
seek to overcome any diplomatic obstacles that may impede the 
Secretary of Defense from carrying out the objectives specified 
in subsection (a)(1).

                       Subtitle J--Other Matters

SEC. 577. AUTHORITY FOR SPECIAL COURTS-MARTIAL TO IMPOSE SENTENCES TO 
                    CONFINEMENT AND FORFEITURES OF PAY OF UP TO ONE 
                    YEAR.

    (a) Maximum Punishments That May Be Adjudged by a Special 
Court-Martial.--Section 819 of title 10, United States Code 
(article 19 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), is 
amended--
            (1) in the second sentence, by striking ``six 
        months'' both places it appears and inserting ``one 
        year''; and
            (2) in the third sentence, by inserting after ``A 
        bad conduct discharge'' the following: ``, confinement 
        for more than six months, or forfeiture of pay for more 
        than six months''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) 
shall take effect on the first day of the sixth month beginning 
after the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply 
with respect to charges referred on or after that effective 
date to trial by special courts-martial.

SEC. 578. FUNERAL HONORS DETAILS FOR FUNERALS OF VETERANS.

    (a) Responsibility of Secretary of Defense.--(1) Subsection 
(a) of section 1491 of title 10, United States Code, is amended 
to read as follows:
    ``(a) Availability of Funeral Honors Detail Ensured.--The 
Secretary of Defense shall ensure that, upon request, a funeral 
honors detail is provided for the funeral of any veteran.''.
    (2) Section 1491(a) of title 10, United States Code, as 
amended by paragraph (1), shall apply with respect to funerals 
that occur after December 31, 1999.
    (b) Composition of Funeral Honors Details.--(1) Subsection 
(b) of such section is amended--
            (A) by striking ``Honor Guard Details.--'' and 
        inserting ``Funeral Honors Details.--(1)'';
            (B) by striking ``an honor guard detail'' and 
        inserting ``a funeral honors detail''; and
            (C) by striking ``not less than three persons'' and 
        all that follows and inserting ``two or more 
        persons.''.
    (2) Subsection (c) of such section is amended--
            (A) by striking ``(c) Persons Forming Honor 
        Guards.--An honor guard detail'' and inserting ``(2) At 
        least two members of the funeral honors detail for a 
        veteran's funeral shall be members of the armed forces, 
        at least one of whom shall be a member of the armed 
        force of which the veteran was a member. The remainder 
        of the detail''; and
            (B) by striking the second sentence and inserting 
        the following: ``Each member of the armed forces in the 
        detail shall wear the uniform of the member's armed 
        force while serving in the detail.''.
    (c) Ceremony, Support, and Waiver.--Such section is further 
amended--
            (1) by redesignating subsections (d), (e), and (f) 
        as subsections (f), (g), and (h), respectively; and
            (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following 
        new subsections:
    ``(c) Ceremony.--A funeral honors detail shall, at a 
minimum, perform at the funeral a ceremony that includes the 
folding of a United States flag and presentation of the flag to 
the veteran's family and the playing of Taps. Unless a bugler 
is a member of the detail, the funeral honors detail shall play 
a recorded version of Taps using audio equipment which the 
detail shall provide if adequate audio equipment is not 
otherwise available for use at the funeral.
    ``(d) Support.--To provide a funeral honors detail under 
this section, the Secretary of a military department may 
provide the following:
            ``(1) Transportation, or reimbursement for 
        transportation, and expenses for a person who 
        participates in the funeral honors detail and is not a 
        member of the armed forces or an employee of the United 
        States.
            ``(2) Materiel, equipment, and training for members 
        of a veterans organization or other organization 
        referred to in subsection (b)(2).
    ``(e) Waiver Authority.--(1) The Secretary of Defense may 
waive any requirement provided in or pursuant to this section 
when the Secretary considers it necessary to do so to meet the 
requirements of war, national emergency, or a contingency 
operation or other military requirements. The authority to make 
such a waiver may not be delegated to an official of a military 
department other than the Secretary of the military department 
and may not be delegated within the Office of the Secretary of 
Defense to an official at a level below Under Secretary of 
Defense.
    ``(2) Before or promptly after granting a waiver under 
paragraph (1), the Secretary shall transmit a notification of 
the waiver to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate 
and House of Representatives.''.
    (d) Regulations.--Subsection (f) of such section, as 
redesignated by subsection (d)(1), is amended to read as 
follows:
    ``(f) Regulations.--The Secretary of Defense shall 
prescribe regulations to carry out this section. Those 
regulations shall include the following:
            ``(1) A system for selection of units of the armed 
        forces and other organizations to provide funeral 
        honors details.
            ``(2) Procedures for responding and coordinating 
        responses to requests for funeral honors details.
            ``(3) Procedures for establishing standards and 
        protocol.
            ``(4) Procedures for providing training and 
        ensuring quality of performance.''.
    (e) Inclusion of Certain Members of the Selected Reserve in 
Persons Eligible for Funeral Honors.--Subsection (h) of such 
section, as redesignated by subsection (d)(1), is amended to 
read as follows:
    ``(h) Veteran Defined.--In this section, the term `veteran' 
means a decedent who--
            ``(1) served in the active military, naval, or air 
        service (as defined in section 101(24) of title 38) and 
        who was discharged or released therefrom under 
        conditions other than dishonorable; or
            ``(2) was a member or former member of the Selected 
        Reserve described in section 2301(f) of title 38.''.
    (f) Authority To Accept Voluntary Services.--Section 
1588(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the 
following new paragraph:
            ``(4) Voluntary services as a member of a funeral 
        honors detail under section 1491 of this title.''.
    (g) Duty Status of Reserves in Funeral Honors Details.--(1) 
Section 114 of title 32, United States Code, is amended--
            (A) by striking ``honor guard functions'' both 
        places it appears and inserting ``funeral honors 
        functions''; and
            (B) by striking ``drill or training otherwise 
        required'' and inserting ``drill or training, but may 
        be performed as funeral honors duty under section 115 
        of this title''.
    (2) Chapter 1 of such title is amended by adding at the end 
the following new section:

``Sec. 115. Funeral honors duty performed as a Federal function

    ``(a) Order to Duty.--A member of the Army National Guard 
of the United States or the Air National Guard of the United 
States may be ordered to funeral honors duty, with the consent 
of the member, to prepare for or perform funeral honors 
functions at the funeral of a veteran under section 1491 of 
title 10. However, a member of the Army National Guard of the 
United States or the Air National Guard of the United States 
may not be ordered to perform funeral honors functions under 
this section without the consent of the Governor or other 
appropriate authority of the State concerned.
    ``(b) Service Credit.--A member ordered to funeral honors 
duty under this section shall be required to perform a minimum 
of two hours of such duty in order to receive--
            ``(1) service credit under section 12732(a)(2)(E) 
        of title 10; and
            ``(2) if authorized by the Secretary concerned, the 
        allowance under section 435 of title 37.
    ``(c) Reimbursable Expenses.--A member who performs funeral 
honors duty under this section may be reimbursed for travel and 
transportation expenses incurred in conjunction with such duty 
as authorized under chapter 7 of title 37 if such duty is 
performed at a location 50 miles or more from the member's 
residence.
    ``(d) Regulations.--The exercise of authority under 
subsection (a) is subject to regulations prescribed by the 
Secretary of Defense.''.
    (3) Chapter 1213 of title 10, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following new section:

``Sec. 12503. Ready Reserve: funeral honors duty

    ``(a) Order to Duty.--A member of the Ready Reserve may be 
ordered to funeral honors duty, with the consent of the member, 
in preparation for or to perform funeral honors functions at 
the funeral of a veteran as defined in section 1491 of this 
title.
    ``(b) Service Credit.--A member ordered to funeral honors 
duty under this section shall be required to perform a minimum 
of two hours of such duty in order to receive--
            ``(1) service credit under section 12732(a)(2)(E) 
        of this title; and
            ``(2) if authorized by the Secretary concerned, the 
        allowance under section 435 of title 37.
    ``(c) Reimbursable Expenses.--A member who performs funeral 
honors duty under this section may be reimbursed for travel and 
transportation expenses incurred in conjunction with such duty 
as authorized under chapter 7 of title 37 if such duty is 
performed at a location 50 miles or more from the member's 
residence.
    ``(d) Regulations.--The exercise of authority under 
subsection (a) is subject to regulations prescribed by the 
Secretary of Defense.
    ``(e) Members of the National Guard.--This section does not 
apply to members of the Army National Guard of the United 
States or the Air National Guard of the United States. The 
performance of funeral honors duty by those members is provided 
for in section 115 of title 32.''.
    (4) Section 12552 of title 10, United States Code, is 
amended to read as follows:

``Sec. 12552. Funeral honors functions at funerals for veterans

    ``Performance by a Reserve of funeral honors functions at 
the funeral of a veteran (as defined in section 1491(h) of this 
title) may not be considered to be a period of drill or 
training, but may be performed as funeral honors duty under 
section 12503 of this title''.
    (h) Crediting for Reserve Retirement Purposes.--(1) Section 
12732(a)(2) of such title is amended--
            (A) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the 
        following new subparagraph:
                    ``(E) One point for each day on which 
                funeral honors duty is performed for at least 
                two hours under section 12503 of this title or 
                section 115 of title 32, unless the duty is 
                performed while in a status for which credit is 
                provided under another subparagraph of this 
                paragraph.''; and
            (B) by striking ``, and (D)'' in the last sentence 
        and inserting ``, (D), and (E)''.
    (2) Section 12733 of such title is amended--
            (A) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph 
        (5); and
            (B) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following 
        new paragraph (4):
            ``(4) One day for each point credited to the person 
        under subparagraph (E) of section 12732(a)(2) of this 
        title.''.
    (i) Benefits for Members in Funeral Honors Duty Status.--
(1) Section 1074a(a) of such title is amended--
            (A) in each of paragraphs (1) and (2)--
                    (i) by striking ``or'' at the end of 
                subparagraph (A);
                    (ii) by striking the period at the end of 
                subparagraph (B) and inserting ``; or''; and
                    (iii) by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(C) service on funeral honors duty under 
                section 12503 of this title or section 115 of 
                title 32.''; and
            (B) by adding at the end the following new 
        paragraph:
            ``(4) Each member of the armed forces who incurs or 
        aggravates an injury, illness, or disease in the line 
        of duty while remaining overnight immediately before 
        serving on funeral honors duty under section 12503 of 
        this title or section 115 of title 32 at or in the 
        vicinity of the place at which the member was to so 
        serve, if the place is outside reasonable commuting 
        distance from the member's residence.''.
    (2) Section 1076(a)(2) of such title is amended by adding 
at the end the following new subparagraph:
            ``(E) A member who died from an injury, illness, or 
        disease incurred or aggravated while the member--
                    ``(i) was serving on funeral honors duty 
                under section 12503 of this title or section 
                115 of title 32;
                    ``(ii) was traveling to or from the place 
                at which the member was to so serve; or
                    ``(iii) remained overnight at or in the 
                vicinity of that place immediately before so 
                serving, if the place is outside reasonable 
                commuting distance from the member's 
                residence.''.
    (3) Section 1204(2) of such title is amended--
            (A) by striking ``or'' at the end of subparagraph 
        (A);
            (B) by inserting ``or'' after the semicolon at the 
        end of subparagraph (B); and
            (C) by adding at the end the following new 
        subparagraph:
                    ``(C) is a result of an injury, illness, or 
                disease incurred or aggravated in line of 
                duty--
                            ``(i) while the member was serving 
                        on funeral honors duty under section 
                        12503 of this title or section 115 of 
                        title 32;
                            ``(ii) while the member was 
                        traveling to or from the place at which 
                        the member was to so serve; or
                            ``(iii) while the member remained 
                        overnight at or in the vicinity of that 
                        place immediately before so serving, if 
                        the place is outside reasonable 
                        commuting distance from the member's 
                        residence;''.
    (4) Paragraph (2) of section 1206 of such title is amended 
to read as follows:
            ``(2) the disability is a result of an injury, 
        illness, or disease incurred or aggravated in line of 
        duty--
                    ``(A) while--
                            ``(i) performing active duty or 
                        inactive-duty training;
                            ``(ii) traveling directly to or 
                        from the place at which such duty is 
                        performed; or
                            ``(iii) remaining overnight 
                        immediately before the commencement of 
                        inactive-duty training, or while 
                        remaining overnight between successive 
                        periods of inactive-duty training, at 
                        or in the vicinity of the site of the 
                        inactive-duty training, if the site is 
                        outside reasonable commuting distance 
                        of the member's residence; or
                    ``(B) while the member--
                            ``(i) was serving on funeral honors 
                        duty under section 12503 of this title 
                        or section 115 of title 32;
                            ``(ii) was traveling to or from the 
                        place at which the member was to so 
                        serve; or
                            ``(iii) remained overnight at or in 
                        the vicinity of that place immediately 
                        before so serving, if the place is 
                        outside reasonable commuting distance 
                        from the member's residence;''.
    (5) Section 1481(a)(2) of such title is amended--
            (A) by striking ``or'' at the end of subparagraph 
        (D);
            (B) by striking the period at the end of 
        subparagraph (E) and inserting ``; or''; and
            (C) by adding at the end the following new 
        subparagraph:
                    ``(F) either--
                            ``(i) serving on funeral honors 
                        duty under section 12503 of this title 
                        or section 115 of title 32;
                            ``(ii) traveling directly to or 
                        from the place at which the members is 
                        to so serve; or
                            ``(iii) remaining overnight at or 
                        in the vicinity of that place before so 
                        serving, if the place is outside 
                        reasonable commuting distance from the 
                        member's residence.''.
    (j) Funeral Honors Duty Allowance.--Chapter 4 of title 37, 
United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the 
following new section:

``Sec. 435. Funeral honors duty: allowance

    ``(a) Allowance Authorized.--The Secretary concerned may 
authorize payment of an allowance to a member of the Ready 
Reserve for any day on which the member performs at least two 
hours of funeral honors duty pursuant to section 12503 of title 
10 or section 115 of title 32.
    ``(b) Amount.--The daily rate of an allowance under this 
section is $50.
    ``(c) Full Compensation.--Except for expenses reimbursed 
under subsection (c) of section 12503 of title 10 or subsection 
(c) of section 115 of title 32, the allowance paid under this 
section is the only monetary compensation authorized to be paid 
a member for the performance of funeral honors duty pursuant to 
such section, regardless of the grade in which the member is 
serving, and shall constitute payment in full to the member.''.
    (k) Clerical Amendments.--(1) The heading for section 1491 
of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:

``Sec. 1491. Funeral honors functions at funerals for veterans''.

    (2)(A) The item relating to section 1491 in the table of 
sections at the beginning of chapter 75 of title 10, United 
States Code, is amended to read as follows:
``1491. Funeral honors functions at funerals for veterans.''.
    (B) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 1213 
of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new 
item:
``12503. Ready Reserve: funeral honors duty.''.
    (C) The item relating to section 12552 in the table of 
sections at the beginning of chapter 1215 of such title is 
amended to read as follows:
``12552. Funeral honors functions at funerals for veterans.''.
    (3)(A) The heading for section 114 of title 32, United 
States Code, is amended to read as follows:

``Sec. 114. Funeral honors functions at funerals for veterans''.

    (B) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 1 of 
such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 
114 and inserting the following new items:
``114. Funeral honors functions at funerals for veterans.
``115. Funeral honors duty performed as a Federal function.''.
    (4) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 4 of 
title 37, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end 
the following new item:
``435. Funeral honors duty: allowance.''.

SEC. 579. PURPOSE AND FUNDING LIMITATIONS FOR NATIONAL GUARD CHALLENGE 
                    PROGRAM.

    (a) Program Authority and Purpose.--Subsection (a) of 
section 509 of title 32, United States Code, is amended to read 
as follows:
    ``(a) Program Authority and Purpose.--The Secretary of 
Defense, acting through the Chief of the National Guard Bureau, 
may use the National Guard to conduct a civilian youth 
opportunities program, to be known as the `National Guard 
Challenge Program', which shall consist of at least a 22-week 
residential program and a 12-month post-residential mentoring 
period. The National Guard Challenge Program shall seek to 
improve life skills and employment potential of participants by 
providing military-based training and supervised work 
experience, together with the core program components of 
assisting participants to receive a high school diploma or its 
equivalent, leadership development, promoting fellowship and 
community service, developing life coping skills and job 
skills, and improving physical fitness and health and 
hygiene.''.
    (b) Annual Funding Limitation.--Subsection (b) of such 
section is amended by striking ``$50,000,000'' and inserting 
``$62,500,000''.

SEC. 580. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STARBASE PROGRAM.

    (a) Program Authority.--Chapter 111 of title 10, United 
States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2193 the 
following new section:

``Sec. 2193b. Improvement of education in technical fields: program for 
                    support of elementary and secondary education in 
                    science, mathematics, and technology

    ``(a) Authority for Program.--The Secretary of Defense may 
conduct a science, mathematics, and technology education 
improvement program known as the `Department of Defense 
STARBASE Program'. The Secretary shall carry out the program in 
coordination with the Secretaries of the military departments.
    ``(b) Purpose.--The purpose of the program is to improve 
knowledge and skills of students in kindergarten through 
twelfth grade in mathematics, science, and technology.
    ``(c) STARBASE Academies.--(1) The Secretary shall provide 
for the establishment of at least 25 academies under the 
program.
    ``(2) The Secretary of Defense shall establish guidelines, 
criteria, and a process for the establishment of STARBASE 
programs in addition to those in operation on the date of the 
enactment of this section.
    ``(3) The Secretary may support the establishment and 
operation of any academy in excess of two academies in a State 
only if the Secretary has first authorized in writing the 
establishment of the academy and the costs of the establishment 
and operation of the academy are paid out of funds provided by 
sources other than the Department of Defense. Any such costs 
that are paid out of appropriated funds shall be considered as 
paid out of funds provided by such other sources if such 
sources fully reimburse the United States for the costs.
    ``(d) Persons Eligible To Participate in Program.--The 
Secretary shall prescribe standards and procedures for 
selection of persons for participation in the program.
    ``(e) Regulations.--The Secretary of Defense shall 
prescribe regulations governing the conduct of the program.
    ``(f) Authority to Accept Financial and Other Support.--The 
Secretary of Defense and the Secretaries of the military 
departments may accept financial and other support for the 
program from other departments and agencies of the Federal 
Government, State governments, local governments, and not-for-
profit and other organizations in the private sector.
    ``(g) Annual Report.--Not later than 90 days after the end 
of each fiscal year, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to 
Congress a report on the program under this section. The report 
shall contain a discussion of the design and conduct of the 
program and an evaluation of the effectiveness of the program.
    ``(h) State Defined.--In this section, the term `State' 
includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto 
Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Guam.''.
    (b) Existing STARBASE Academies.--While continuing in 
operation, the academies existing on the date of the enactment 
of this Act under the Department of Defense STARBASE Program, 
as such program is in effect on such date, shall be counted for 
the purpose of meeting the requirement under section 
2193b(c)(1) of title 10, United States Code (as added by 
subsection (a)), relating to the minimum number of STARBASE 
academies.
    (c) Reorganization of Chapter.--Chapter 111 of title 10, 
United States Code, as amended by subsection (a), is further 
amended--
            (1) by inserting after section 2193 and before the 
        section 2193b added by subsection (a) the following:

``Sec. 2193a. Improvement of education in technical fields: general 
                    authority for support of elementary and secondary 
                    education in science and mathematics'';

            (2) by transferring subsection (b) of section 2193 
        to section 2193a (as added by paragraph (1)), inserting 
        such subsection after the heading for section 2193a, 
        and striking out ``(b)''; and
            (3) by redesignating subsection (c) of section 2193 
        as subsection (b).
    (d) Clerical Amendments.--(1) The heading for section 2192 
of such title is amended to read as follows:

``Sec. 2192. Improvement of education in technical fields: general 
                    authority regarding education in science, 
                    mathematics, and engineering''.

    (2) The heading for section 2193 is amended to read as 
follows:

``Sec. 2193. Improvement of education in technical fields: grants for 
                    higher education in science and mathematics''.

    (3) The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter 
is amended by striking the items relating to sections 2192 and 
2193 and inserting the following:
``2192. Improvement of education in technical fields: general authority 
          regarding education in science, mathematics, and engineering.
``2193. Improvement of education in technical fields: grants for higher 
          education in science and mathematics.
``2193a. Improvement of education in technical fields: general authority 
          for support of elementary and secondary education in science 
          and mathematics.
``2193b. Improvement of education in technical fields: program for 
          support of elementary and secondary education in science, 
          mathematics, and technology.''.

SEC. 581. SURVEY OF MEMBERS LEAVING MILITARY SERVICE ON ATTITUDES 
                    TOWARD MILITARY SERVICE.

    (a) Exit Survey.--The Secretary of Defense shall develop 
and implement, as part of outprocessing activities, a survey on 
attitudes toward military service to be completed by all 
members of the Armed Forces who during the period beginning on 
January 1, 2000, and ending on June 30, 2000, are voluntarily 
discharged or separated from the Armed Forces or transfer from 
a regular component to a reserve component.
    (b) Matters To Be Covered.--The survey shall, at a minimum, 
cover the following subjects:
            (1) Reasons for leaving military service.
            (2) Command climate.
            (3) Attitude toward leadership.
            (4) Attitude toward pay and benefits.
            (5) Job satisfaction during service as a member of 
        the Armed Forces.
            (6) Plans for activities after separation (such as 
        enrollment in school, use of Montgomery GI Bill 
        benefits, and work).
            (7) Affiliation with a reserve component, together 
        with the reasons for affiliating or not affiliating, as 
        the case may be.
            (8) Such other matters as the Secretary determines 
        appropriate to the survey concerning reasons why 
        military personnel are leaving military service.
    (c) Report to Congress.--Not later than October 1, 2000, 
the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report containing the 
results of the survey under subsection (a). The Secretary shall 
compile the information in the report so as to assist in 
assessing reasons why military personnel are leaving military 
service.

SEC. 582. SERVICE REVIEW AGENCIES COVERED BY PROFESSIONAL STAFFING 
                    REQUIREMENT.

    Section 1555(c)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is 
amended by inserting ``the Navy Council of Personnel Boards 
and'' after ``Department of the Navy,''.

SEC. 583. PARTICIPATION OF MEMBERS IN MANAGEMENT OF ORGANIZATIONS 
                    ABROAD THAT PROMOTE INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING.

    Section 1033(b)(3) of title 10, United States Code, is 
amended by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following new 
subparagraph:
            ``(E) An entity that, operating in a foreign nation 
        where United States military personnel are serving at 
        United States military activities, promotes 
        understanding and tolerance between such personnel (and 
        their families) and the citizens of that host foreign 
        nation through programs that foster social relations 
        between those persons.''.

SEC. 584. SUPPORT FOR EXPANDED CHILD CARE SERVICES AND YOUTH PROGRAM 
                    SERVICES FOR DEPENDENTS.

    (a) Authority.--(1) Subchapter II of chapter 88 of title 
10, United States Code, is amended--
            (A) by redesignating section 1798 as section 1800; 
        and
            (B) by inserting after section 1797 the following 
        new sections:

``Sec. 1798. Child care services and youth program services for 
                    dependents: financial assistance for providers

    ``(a) Authority.--The Secretary of Defense may provide 
financial assistance to an eligible civilian provider of child 
care services or youth program services that furnishes such 
services for members of the armed forces and employees of the 
United States if the Secretary determines that providing such 
financial assistance--
            ``(1) is in the best interest of the Department of 
        Defense;
            ``(2) enables supplementation or expansion of 
        furnishing of child care services or youth program 
        services for military installations, while not 
        supplanting or replacing such services; and
            ``(3) ensures that the eligible provider is able to 
        comply, and does comply, with the regulations, 
        policies, and standards of the Department of Defense 
        that are applicable to the furnishing of such services.
    ``(b) Eligible Providers.--A provider of child care 
services or youth program services is eligible for financial 
assistance under this section if the provider--
            ``(1) is licensed to provide those services under 
        applicable State and local law;
            ``(2) has previously provided such services for 
        members of the armed forces or employees of the United 
        States; and
            ``(3) either--
                    ``(A) is a family home day care provider; 
                or
                    ``(B) is a provider of family child care 
                services that--
                            ``(i) otherwise provides federally 
                        funded or sponsored child development 
                        services;
                            ``(ii) provides the services in a 
                        child development center owned and 
                        operated by a private, not-for-profit 
                        organization;
                            ``(iii) provides before-school or 
                        after-school child care program in a 
                        public school facility;
                            ``(iv) conducts an otherwise 
                        federally funded or federally sponsored 
                        school age child care or youth services 
                        program;
                            ``(v) conducts a school age child 
                        care or youth services program that is 
                        owned and operated by a not-for-profit 
                        organization; or
                            ``(vi) is a provider of another 
                        category of child care services or 
                        youth services determined by the 
                        Secretary of Defense as appropriate for 
                        meeting the needs of members of the 
                        armed forces or employees of the 
                        Department of Defense.
    ``(c) Funding.--To provide financial assistance under this 
subsection, the Secretary of Defense may use any funds 
appropriated to the Department of Defense for operation and 
maintenance.
    ``(d) Biennial Report.--(1) Every two years the Secretary 
of Defense shall submit to Congress a report on the exercise of 
authority under this section. The report shall include an 
evaluation of the effectiveness of that authority for meeting 
the needs of members of the armed forces or employees of the 
Department of Defense for child care services and youth program 
services. The report may include any recommendations for 
legislation that the Secretary considers appropriate to enhance 
the capability of the Department of Defense to meet those 
needs.
    ``(2) A biennial report under this subsection may be 
combined with the biennial report under section 1799(d) of this 
title into a single report for submission to Congress.

``Sec. 1799. Child care services and youth program services for 
                    dependents: participation by children and youth 
                    otherwise ineligible

    ``(a) Authority.--The Secretary of Defense may authorize 
participation in child care or youth programs of the Department 
of Defense, to the extent of the availability of space and 
services, by children and youth under the age of 19 who are not 
dependents of members of the armed forces or of employees of 
the Department of Defense and are not otherwise eligible for 
participation in those programs.
    ``(b) Limitation.--Authorization of participation in a 
program under subsection (a) shall be limited to situations in 
which that participation promotes the attainment of the 
objectives set forth in subsection (c), as determined by the 
Secretary.
    ``(c) Objectives.--The objectives for authorizing 
participation in a program under subsection (a) are as follows:
            ``(1) To support the integration of children and 
        youth of military families into civilian communities.
            ``(2) To make more efficient use of Department of 
        Defense facilities and resources.
            ``(3) To establish or support a partnership or 
        consortium arrangement with schools and other youth 
        services organizations serving children of members of 
        the armed forces.
    ``(d) Biennial Report.--(1) Every two years the Secretary 
of Defense shall submit to Congress a report on the exercise of 
authority under this section. The report shall include an 
evaluation of the effectiveness of that authority for achieving 
the objectives set out under subsection (c). The report may 
include any recommendations for legislation that the Secretary 
considers appropriate to enhance the capability of the 
Department of Defense to attain those objectives.
    ``(2) A biennial report under this subsection may be 
combined with the biennial report under section 1798(d) of this 
title into a single report for submission to Congress.''.
    (2) The table of sections at the beginning of such 
subchapter is amended by striking the item relating to section 
1798 and inserting the following new items:
``1798. Child care services and youth program services for dependents: 
          financial assistance for providers.''.
``1799. Child care services and youth program services for dependents: 
          participation by children and youth otherwise ineligible.
``1800. Definitions.''.
    (b) First Biennial Reports.--The first biennial reports 
under sections 1798(d) and 1799(d) of title 10, United States 
Code (as added by subsection (a)), shall be submitted not later 
than March 31, 2002, and shall cover fiscal years 2000 and 
2001.

SEC. 585. REPORT AND REGULATIONS ON DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE POLICIES ON 
                    PROTECTING THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF COMMUNICATIONS 
                    WITH PROFESSIONALS PROVIDING THERAPEUTIC OR RELATED 
                    SERVICES REGARDING SEXUAL OR DOMESTIC ABUSE.

    (a) Study and Report.--(1) The Comptroller General of the 
United States shall study the policies, procedures, and 
practices of the military departments for protecting the 
confidentiality of communications between--
            (A) a dependent (as defined in section 1072(2) of 
        title 10, United States Code, with respect to a member 
        of the Armed Forces) of a member of the Armed Forces 
        who--
                    (i) is a victim of sexual harassment, 
                sexual assault, or intrafamily abuse; or
                    (ii) has engaged in such misconduct; and
            (B) a therapist, counselor, advocate, or other 
        professional from whom the dependent seeks professional 
        services in connection with effects of such misconduct.
    (2) Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment 
of this Act, the Comptroller General shall conclude the study 
and submit a report on the results of the study to Congress and 
the Secretary of Defense.
    (b) Regulations.--The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe 
in regulations the policies and procedures that the Secretary 
considers appropriate to provide the maximum protections for 
the confidentiality of communications described in subsection 
(a) relating to misconduct described in that subsection, taking 
into consideration--
            (1) the findings of the Comptroller General;
            (2) the standards of confidentiality and ethical 
        standards issued by relevant professional 
        organizations;
            (3) applicable requirements of Federal and State 
        law;
            (4) the best interest of victims of sexual 
        harassment, sexual assault, or intrafamily abuse;
            (5) military necessity; and
            (6) such other factors as the Secretary, in 
        consultation with the Attorney General, may consider 
        appropriate.
    (c) Report by Secretary of Defense.--Not later than January 
21, 2000, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a 
report on the actions taken under subsection (b) and any other 
actions taken by the Secretary to provide the maximum possible 
protections for confidentiality described in that subsection.

SEC. 586. MEMBERS UNDER BURDENSOME PERSONNEL TEMPO.

    (a) Management of Deployments of Individual Members.--Part 
II of subtitle A of title 10, United States Code, is amended by 
inserting after chapter 49 the following new chapter:

          ``CHAPTER 50--MISCELLANEOUS COMMAND RESPONSIBILITIES

  ``Sec.
``991. Management of deployments of members.

``Sec. 991. Management of deployments of members

    ``(a) General or Flag Officer Responsibilities.--(1) The 
deployment (or potential deployment) of a member of the armed 
forces shall be managed, during any period when the member is a 
high-deployment days member, by the officer in the chain of 
command of that member who is the lowest-ranking general or 
flag officer in that chain of command. That officer shall 
ensure that the member is not deployed, or continued in a 
deployment, on any day on which the total number of days on 
which the member has been deployed out of the preceding 365 
days would exceed 220 unless an officer in the grade of general 
or admiral in the member's chain of command approves the 
deployment, or continued deployment, of the member.
    ``(2) In this section, the term `high-deployment days 
member' means a member who has been deployed 182 days or more 
out of the preceding 365 days.
    ``(b) Deployment Defined.--(1) For the purposes of this 
section, a member of the armed forces shall be considered to be 
deployed or in a deployment on any day on which, pursuant to 
orders, the member is performing service in a training exercise 
or operation at a location or under circumstances that make it 
impossible or infeasible for the member to spend off-duty time 
in the housing in which the member resides when on garrison 
duty at the member's permanent duty station.
    ``(2) For the purposes of this section, a member is not 
deployed or in a deployment when the member is--
            ``(A) performing service as a student or trainee at 
        a school (including any Government school); or
            ``(B) performing administrative, guard, or detail 
        duties in garrison at the member's permanent duty 
        station.
    ``(3) The Secretary of Defense may prescribe a definition 
of deployment for the purposes of this section other than the 
definition specified in paragraphs (1) and (2). Any such 
definition may not take effect until 90 days after the date on 
which the Secretary notifies the Committee on Armed Services of 
the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of 
Representatives of the revised standard definition of 
deployment.
    ``(c) Recordkeeping.--The Secretary of each military 
department shall establish a system for tracking and recording 
the number of days that each member of the armed forces under 
the jurisdiction of the Secretary is deployed.
    ``(d) National Security Waiver Authority.--The Secretary of 
the military department concerned may suspend the applicability 
of this section to a member or any group of members under the 
Secretary's jurisdiction when the Secretary determines that 
such a waiver is necessary in the national security interests 
of the United States.
    ``(e) Inapplicability to Coast Guard.--This section does 
not apply to a member of the Coast Guard when the Coast Guard 
is not operating as a service in the Navy.''.
    (b) Per Diem Allowance for Lengthy or Numerous 
Deployments.--Chapter 7 of title 37, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following new section:

``Sec. 435. Per diem allowance for lengthy or numerous deployments

    ``(a) Per Diem Required.--The Secretary of the military 
department concerned shall pay a high-deployment per diem 
allowance to a member of the armed forces under the Secretary's 
jurisdiction for each day on which the member (1) is deployed, 
and (2) has, as of that day, been deployed 251 days or more out 
of the preceding 365 days.
    ``(b) Definition of Deployed.--In this section, the term 
`deployed', with respect to a member, means that the member is 
deployed or in a deployment within the meaning of section 
991(b) of title 10 (including any definition of `deployment' 
prescribed under paragraph (3) of that section).
    ``(c) Amount of Per Diem.--The amount of the high-
deployment per diem payable to a member under this section is 
$100.
    ``(d) Payment of Claims.--A claim of a member for payment 
of the high-deployment per diem allowance that is not fully 
substantiated by the recordkeeping system applicable to the 
member under section 991(c) of title 10 shall be paid if the 
member furnishes the Secretary concerned with other evidence 
determined by the Secretary as being sufficient to substantiate 
the claim.
    ``(e) Relationship to Other Allowances.--A high-deployment 
per diem payable to a member under this section is in addition 
to any other pay or allowance payable to the member under any 
other provision of law.
    ``(f) National Security Waiver.--No per diem may be paid 
under this section to a member for any day on which the 
applicability of section 991 of title 10 to the member is 
suspended under subsection (d) of that section.''.
    (c) Clerical Amendments.--(1) The tables of chapters at the 
beginning of subtitle A of title 10, United States Code, and 
the beginning of part II of such subtitle are amended by 
inserting after the item relating to chapter 49 the following 
new item:
``50. Miscellaneous Command Responsibilities......................991''.
    (2) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 7 of 
title 37, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the 
item relating to section 434 the following new item:
``435. Per diem allowance for lengthy or numerous deployments.''.
    (d) Effective Date.--(1) Section 991 of title 10, United 
States Code (as added by subsection (a)), shall take effect on 
October 1, 2000. No day on which a member of the Armed Forces 
is deployed (as defined in subsection (b) of that section) 
before that date may be counted in determining the number of 
days on which a member has been deployed for purposes of that 
section.
    (2) Section 435 of title 37, United States Code (as added 
by subsection (b)), shall take effect on October 1, 2001.
    (e) Implementing Regulations.--Not later than June 1, 2000, 
the Secretary of each military department shall prescribe in 
regulations the policies and procedures for implementing such 
provisions of law for that military department.

                     Subtitle K--Domestic Violence

SEC. 591. DEFENSE TASK FORCE ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

    (a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense shall 
establish a Department of Defense task force to be known as the 
Defense Task Force on Domestic Violence.
    (b) Strategic Plan.--Not later than 12 months after the 
date on which all members of the task force have been 
appointed, the task force shall submit to the Secretary of 
Defense a long-term plan (referred to as a ``strategic plan'') 
for means by which the Department of Defense may address 
matters relating to domestic violence within the military more 
effectively. The plan shall include an assessment of, and 
recommendations for measures to improve, the following:
            (1) Ongoing victims' safety programs.
            (2) Offender accountability.
            (3) The climate for effective prevention of 
        domestic violence.
            (4) Coordination and collaboration among all 
        military organizations with responsibility or 
        jurisdiction with respect to domestic violence.
            (5) Coordination between military and civilian 
        communities with respect to domestic violence.
            (6) Research priorities.
            (7) Data collection and case management and 
        tracking.
            (8) Curricula and training for military commanders.
            (9) Prevention and responses to domestic violence 
        at overseas military installations.
            (10) Other issues identified by the task force 
        relating to domestic violence within the military.
    (c) Review of Victims' Safety Program.--The task force 
shall review the efforts of the Secretary of Defense to 
establish a program for improving responses to domestic 
violence under section 592 and shall include in its report 
under subsection (e) a description of that program, including 
best practices identified on installations, lessons learned, 
and resulting policy recommendations.
    (d) Other Task Force Reviews.--The task force shall review 
and make recommendations regarding the following:
            (1) Standard guidelines to be used by the 
        Secretaries of the military departments in negotiating 
        agreements with civilian law enforcement authorities 
        relating to acts of domestic violence involving members 
        of the Armed Forces.
            (2) A requirement (A) that when a commanding 
        officer issues to a member of the Armed Forces under 
        that officer's command an order that the member not 
        have contact with a specified person that a written 
        copy of that order be provided within 24 hours after 
        the issuance of the order to the person with whom the 
        member is ordered not to have contact, and (B) that 
        there be a system of recording and tracking such 
        orders.
            (3) Standard guidelines on the factors for 
        commanders to consider when seeking to substantiate 
        allegations of domestic violence by a person subject to 
        the Uniform Code of Military Justice and when 
        determining appropriate action for such allegations 
        that are so substantiated.
            (4) A standard training program for all commanding 
        officers in the Armed Forces, including a standard 
        curriculum, on the handling of domestic violence cases.
    (e) Annual Report.--(1) The task force shall submit to the 
Secretary an annual report on its activities and on the 
activities of the military departments to respond to domestic 
violence in the military.
    (2) The first such report shall be submitted not later than 
the date specified in subsection (b) and shall be submitted 
with the strategic plan submitted under that subsection. The 
task force shall include in that report the following:
            (A) Analysis and oversight of the efforts of the 
        military departments to respond to domestic violence in 
        the military and a description of barriers to 
        implementation of improvements in those efforts.
            (B) A description of the activities and 
        achievements of the task force.
            (C) A description of successful and unsuccessful 
        programs.
            (D) A description of pending, completed, and 
        recommended Department of Defense research relating to 
        domestic violence.
            (E) Such recommendations for policy and statutory 
        changes as the task force considers appropriate.
    (3) Each subsequent annual report shall include the 
following:
            (A) A detailed discussion of the achievements in 
        responses to domestic violence in the Armed Forces.
            (B) Pending research on domestic violence.
            (C) Any recommendations for actions to improve the 
        responses of the Armed Forces to domestic violence in 
        the Armed Forces that the task force considers 
        appropriate.
    (4) Within 90 days of receipt of a report under paragraph 
(2) or (3), the Secretary shall submit the report and the 
Secretary's evaluation of the report to the Committees on Armed 
Services of the Senate and House of Representatives. The 
Secretary shall include with the report the information 
collected pursuant to section 1562(b) of title 10, United 
States Code, as added by section 594.
    (f) Membership.--(1) The task force shall consist of not 
more than 24 members, to be appointed by the Secretary of 
Defense. Members shall be appointed from each of the Army, 
Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps and shall include an equal 
number of Department of Defense personnel (military or 
civilian) and persons from outside the Department of Defense. 
Members appointed from outside the Department of Defense may be 
appointed from other Federal departments and agencies, from 
State and local agencies, or from the private sector.
    (2) The Secretary shall ensure that the membership of the 
task force includes a judge advocate representative from each 
of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps.
    (3)(A) In consultation with the Attorney General, the 
Secretary shall appoint to the task force a representative or 
representatives from the Office of Justice Programs of the 
Department of Justice.
    (B) In consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human 
Services, the Secretary shall appoint to the task force a 
representative from the Family Violence Prevention and Services 
office of the Department of Health and Human Services.
    (4) Each member of the task force appointed from outside 
the Department of Defense shall be an individual who has 
demonstrated expertise in the area of domestic violence or 
shall be appointed from one of the following:
            (A) A national domestic violence resource center 
        established under section 308 of the Family Violence 
        Prevention and Services Act (42 U.S.C. 10407).
            (B) A national sexual assault and domestic violence 
        policy and advocacy organization.
            (C) A State domestic violence and sexual assault 
        coalition.
            (D) A civilian law enforcement agency.
            (E) A national judicial policy organization.
            (F) A State judicial authority.
            (G) A national crime victim policy organization.
    (5) The members of the task force shall be appointed not 
later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
    (g) Co-Chairs of the Task Force.--There shall be two co-
chairs of the task force. One of the co-chairs shall be 
designated by the Secretary of Defense at the time of 
appointment from among the Department of Defense personnel on 
the task force. The other co-chair shall be selected from among 
the members appointed from outside the Department of Defense by 
those members.
    (h) Administrative Support.--(1) Each member of the task 
force shall serve without compensation (other than the 
compensation to which entitled as a member of the Armed Forces 
or an officer or employee of the United States, as the case may 
be), but shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem 
in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for employees of 
agencies under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United 
States Code, while away from the member's home or regular 
places of business in the performance of services for the task 
force.
    (2) The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Force Management 
Policy, under the direction of the Under Secretary of Defense 
for Personnel and Readiness, shall provide oversight of the 
task force. The Washington Headquarters Service shall provide 
the task force with the personnel, facilities, and other 
administrative support that is necessary for the performance of 
the task force's duties.
    (3) The Assistant Secretary shall coordinate with the 
Secretaries of the military departments to provide visits of 
the task force to military installations.
    (i) Federal Advisory Committee Act.--The Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App) shall not apply to the task force.
    (j) Termination.--The task force shall terminate three 
years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

SEC. 592. INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR IMPROVING RESPONSES TO DOMESTIC 
                    VIOLENCE INVOLVING MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND 
                    MILITARY FAMILY MEMBERS.

    (a) Purpose.--The purpose of this section is to provide a 
program for the establishment on military installations of 
collaborative projects involving appropriate elements of the 
Armed Forces and the civilian community to improve, strengthen, 
or coordinate prevention and response efforts to domestic 
violence involving members of the Armed Forces, military family 
members, and others.
    (b) Program.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish a 
program to provide funds and other incentives to commanders of 
military installations for the following purposes:
            (1) To improve coordination between military and 
        civilian law enforcement authorities in policies, 
        training, and responses to, and tracking of, cases 
        involving military domestic violence.
            (2) To develop, implement, and coordinate with 
        appropriate civilian authorities tracking systems (A) 
        for protective orders issued to or on behalf of members 
        of the Armed Forces by civilian courts, and (B) for 
        orders issued by military commanders to members of the 
        Armed Forces ordering them not to have contact with a 
        dependent.
            (3) To strengthen the capacity of attorneys and 
        other legal advocates to respond appropriately to 
        victims of military domestic violence.
            (4) To assist in educating judges, prosecutors, and 
        legal offices in improved handling of military domestic 
        violence cases.
            (5) To develop and implement more effective 
        policies, protocols, orders, and services specifically 
        devoted to preventing, identifying, and responding to 
        domestic violence.
            (6) To develop, enlarge, or strengthen victims' 
        services programs, including sexual assault and 
        domestic violence programs, developing or improving 
        delivery of victims' services, and providing 
        confidential access to specialized victims' advocates.
            (7) To develop and implement primary prevention 
        programs.
            (8) To improve the response of health care 
        providers to incidents of domestic violence, including 
        the development and implementation of screening 
        protocols.
    (c) Priority.--The Secretary shall give priority in 
providing funds and other incentives under the program to 
installations at which the local program will emphasize 
building or strengthening partnerships and collaboration among 
military organizations such as family advocacy program, 
military police or provost marshal organizations, judge 
advocate organizations, legal offices, health affairs offices, 
and other installation-level military commands between those 
organizations and appropriate civilian organizations, including 
civilian law enforcement, domestic violence advocacy 
organizations, and domestic violence shelters.
    (d) Applications.--The Secretary shall establish guidelines 
for applications for an award of funds under the program to 
carry out the program at an installation.
    (e) Awards.--The Secretary shall determine the award of 
funds and incentives under this section. In making a 
determination of the installations to which funds or other 
incentives are to be provided under the program, the Secretary 
shall consult with an award review committee consisting of 
representatives from the Armed Forces, the Department of 
Justice, the Department of Health and Human Services, and 
organizations with a demonstrated expertise in the areas of 
domestic violence and victims' safety.

SEC. 593. UNIFORM DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE POLICIES FOR RESPONSES TO 
                    DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

    (a) Requirement.--The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe 
the following:
            (1) Standard guidelines to be used by the 
        Secretaries of the military departments for negotiating 
        agreements with civilian law enforcement authorities 
        relating to acts of domestic violence involving members 
        of the Armed Forces.
            (2) A requirement (A) that when a commanding 
        officer issues to a member of the Armed Forces under 
        that officer's command an order that the member not 
        have contact with a specified person that a written 
        copy of that order be provided within 24 hours after 
        the issuance of the order to the person with whom the 
        member is ordered not to have contact, and (B) that 
        there be a system of recording and tracking such 
        orders.
            (3) Standard guidelines on the factors for 
        commanders to consider when seeking to substantiate 
        allegations of domestic violence by a person subject to 
        the Uniform Code of Military Justice and when 
        determining appropriate action for such allegations 
        that are so substantiated.
            (4) A standard training program for all commanding 
        officers in the Armed Forces, including a standard 
        curriculum, on the handling of domestic violence cases.
    (b) Deadline.--The Secretary of Defense shall carry out 
subsection (a) not later than six months after the date on 
which the Secretary receives the first report of the Defense 
Task Force on Domestic Violence under section 591(e).

SEC. 594. CENTRAL DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE DATABASE ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 
                    INCIDENTS.

    (a) In General.--Chapter 80 of title 10, United States 
Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new 
section:

``Sec. 1562. Database on domestic violence incidents

    ``(a) Database on Domestic Violence Incident.--The 
Secretary of Defense shall establish a central database of 
information on the incidents of domestic violence involving 
members of the armed forces.
    ``(b) Reporting of Information for the Database.--The 
Secretary shall require that the Secretaries of the military 
departments maintain and report annually to the administrator 
of the database established under subsection (a) any 
information received on the following matters:
            ``(1) Each domestic violence incident reported to a 
        commander, a law enforcement authority of the armed 
        forces, or a family advocacy program of the Department 
        of Defense.
            ``(2) The number of those incidents that involve 
        evidence determined sufficient for supporting 
        disciplinary action and, for each such incident, a 
        description of the substantiated allegation and the 
        action taken by command authorities in the incident.
            ``(3) The number of those incidents that involve 
        evidence determined insufficient for supporting 
        disciplinary action and for each such case, a 
        description of the allegation.''.
    (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the 
beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the 
following new item:
``1562. Database on domestic violence incidents.''.

          TITLE VI--COMPENSATION AND OTHER PERSONNEL BENEFITS

                     Subtitle A--Pay and Allowances

Sec. 601. Fiscal year 2000 increase in military basic pay and reform of 
          basic pay rates.
Sec. 602. Pay increases for fiscal years 2001 through 2006.
Sec. 603. Additional amount available for fiscal year 2000 increase in 
          basic allowance for housing inside the United States.

           Subtitle B--Bonuses and Special and Incentive Pays

Sec. 611. Extension of certain bonuses and special pay authorities for 
          reserve forces.
Sec. 612. Extension of certain bonuses and special pay authorities for 
          nurse officer candidates, registered nurses, and nurse 
          anesthetists.
Sec. 613. Extension of authorities relating to payment of other bonuses 
          and special pays.
Sec. 614. Amount of aviation career incentive pay for air battle 
          managers.
Sec. 615. Expansion of authority to provide special pay to aviation 
          career officers extending period of active duty.
Sec. 616. Additional special pay for board certified veterinarians in 
          the Armed Forces and Public Health Service.
Sec. 617. Diving duty special pay.
Sec. 618. Reenlistment bonus.
Sec. 619. Enlistment bonus.
Sec. 620. Selected Reserve enlistment bonus.
Sec. 621. Special pay for members of the Coast Guard Reserve assigned to 
          high priority units of the Selected Reserve.
Sec. 622. Reduced minimum period of enlistment in Army in critical skill 
          for eligibility for enlistment bonus.
Sec. 623. Eligibility for reserve component prior service enlistment 
          bonus upon attaining a critical skill.
Sec. 624. Increase in special pay and bonuses for nuclear-qualified 
          officers.
Sec. 625. Increase in maximum monthly rate authorized for foreign 
          language proficiency pay.
Sec. 626. Authorization of retention bonus for special warfare officers 
          extending periods of active duty.
Sec. 627. Authorization of surface warfare officer continuation pay.
Sec. 628. Authorization of career enlisted flyer incentive pay.
Sec. 629. Authorization of judge advocate continuation pay.

            Subtitle C--Travel and Transportation Allowances

Sec. 631. Provision of lodging in kind for Reservists performing 
          training duty and not otherwise entitled to travel and 
          transportation allowances.
Sec. 632. Payment of temporary lodging expenses for members making their 
          first permanent change of station.
Sec. 633. Destination airport for emergency leave travel to continental 
          United States.

                     Subtitle D--Retired Pay Reform

Sec. 641. Redux retired pay system applicable only to members electing 
          new 15-year career status bonus.
Sec. 642. Authorization of 15-year career status bonus.
Sec. 643. Conforming amendments.
Sec. 644. Effective date.

  Subtitle E--Other Matters Relating to Military Retirees and Survivors

Sec. 651. Repeal of reduction in retired pay for military retirees 
          employed in civilian positions.
Sec. 652. Presentation of United States flag to retiring members of the 
          uniformed services not previously covered.
Sec. 653. Disability retirement or separation for certain members with 
          pre-existing conditions.
Sec. 654. Credit toward paid-up SBP coverage for months covered by make-
          up premium paid by persons electing SBP coverage during 
          special open enrollment period.
Sec. 655. Paid-up coverage under Retired Serviceman's Family Protection 
          Plan.
Sec. 656. Extension of authority for payment of annuities to certain 
          military surviving spouses.
Sec. 657. Effectuation of intended SBP annuity for former spouse when 
          not elected by reason of untimely death of retiree.
Sec. 658. Special compensation for severely disabled uniformed services 
          retirees.

    Subtitle F--Eligibility to Participate in the Thrift Savings Plan

Sec. 661. Participation in thrift savings plan.
Sec. 662. Special retention initiative.
Sec. 663. Effective date.

                        Subtitle G--Other Matters

Sec. 671. Payment for unused leave in conjunction with a reenlistment.
Sec. 672. Clarification of per diem eligibility for military technicians 
          (dual status) serving on active duty without pay outside the 
          United States.
Sec. 673. Annual report on effects of initiatives on recruitment and 
          retention.
Sec. 674. Overseas special supplemental food program.
Sec. 675. Tuition assistance for members deployed in a contingency 
          operation.
Sec. 676. Administration of Selected Reserve education loan repayment 
          program for Coast Guard Reserve.
Sec. 677. Sense of Congress regarding treatment under Internal Revenue 
          Code of members receiving hostile fire or imminent danger 
          special pay during contingency operations.

                     Subtitle A--Pay and Allowances

SEC. 601. FISCAL YEAR 2000 INCREASE IN MILITARY BASIC PAY AND REFORM OF 
                    BASIC PAY RATES.

    (a) Waiver of Section 1009 Adjustment.--The adjustment to 
become effective during fiscal year 2000 required by section 
1009 of title 37, United States Code, in the rates of monthly 
basic pay authorized members of the uniformed services shall 
not be made.
    (b) January 1, 2000, Increase in Basic Pay.--Effective on 
January 1, 2000, the rates of monthly basic pay for members of 
the uniformed services are increased by 4.8 percent.
    (c) Reform of Basic Pay Rates.--Effective on July 1, 2000, 
the rates of monthly basic pay for members of the uniformed 
services within each pay grade are as follows:

                                            COMMISSIONED OFFICERS \1\
                   Years of service computed under section 205 of title 37, United States Code
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            Pay Grade                2 or less        Over 2          Over 3          Over 4          Over 6
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O-10 \2\........................           $0.00           $0.00           $0.00           $0.00           $0.00
O-9.............................            0.00            0.00            0.00            0.00            0.00
O-8.............................        6,594.30        6,810.30        6,953.10        6,993.30        7,171.80
O-7.............................        5,479.50        5,851.80        5,851.80        5,894.40        6,114.60
O-6.............................        4,061.10        4,461.60        4,754.40        4,754.40        4,772.40
O-5.............................        3,248.40        3,813.90        4,077.90        4,127.70        4,291.80
O-4.............................        2,737.80        3,333.90        3,556.20        3,606.00        3,812.40
O-3 \3\.........................        2,544.00        2,884.20        3,112.80        3,364.80        3,525.90
O-2 \3\.........................        2,218.80        2,527.20        2,910.90        3,009.00        3,071.10
O-1 \3\.........................        1,926.30        2,004.90        2,423.10        2,423.10        2,423.10
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                                          Over 8         Over 10         Over 12         Over 14         Over 16
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O-10 \2\........................           $0.00           $0.00           $0.00           $0.00           $0.00
O-9.............................            0.00            0.00            0.00            0.00            0.00
O-8.............................        7,471.50        7,540.80        7,824.60        7,906.20        8,150.10
O-7.............................        6,282.00        6,475.80        6,669.00        6,863.10        7,471.50
O-6.............................        4,976.70        5,004.00        5,004.00        5,169.30        5,791.20
O-5.............................        4,291.80        4,420.80        4,659.30        4,971.90        5,286.00
O-4.............................        3,980.40        4,252.50        4,464.00        4,611.00        4,758.90
O-3 \3\.........................        3,702.60        3,850.20        4,040.40        4,139.10        4,139.10
O-2 \3\.........................        3,071.10        3,071.10        3,071.10        3,071.10        3,071.10
O-1 \3\.........................        2,423.10        2,423.10        2,423.10        2,423.10        2,423.10
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                                         Over 18         Over 20         Over 22         Over 24         Over 26
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O-10 \2\........................           $0.00      $10,655.10      $10,707.60      $10,930.20      $11,318.40
O-9.............................            0.00        9,319.50        9,453.60        9,647.70        9,986.40
O-8.............................        8,503.80        8,830.20        9,048.00        9,048.00        9,048.00
O-7.............................        7,985.40        7,985.40        7,985.40        7,985.40        8,025.60
O-6.............................        6,086.10        6,381.30        6,549.00        6,719.10        7,049.10
O-5.............................        5,436.00        5,583.60        5,751.90        5,751.90        5,751.90
O-4.............................        4,808.70        4,808.70        4,808.70        4,808.70        4,808.70
O-3 \3\.........................        4,139.10        4,139.10        4,139.10        4,139.10        4,139.10
O-2 \3\.........................        3,071.10        3,071.10        3,071.10        3,071.10        3,071.10
O-1 \3\.........................        2,423.10        2,423.10        2,423.10        2,423.10       2,423.10
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\1\ Notwithstanding the pay rates specified in this table, the actual basic pay for commissioned officers in
  grades 0-7 through O-10 may not exceed the rate of pay for level III of the Executive Schedule and the actual
  basic pay for all other officers, including warrant officers, may not exceed the rate of pay for level V of
  the Executive Schedule.
\2\ Subject to the preceding footnote, while serving as Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff,
  Chief of Staff of the Army, Chief of Naval Operations, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Commandant of the
  Marine Corps, or Commandant of the Coast Guard, basic pay for this grade is calculated to be $12,441.00,
  regardless of cumulative years of service computed under section 205 of title 37, United States Code.
\3\ This table does not apply to commissioned officers in the grade O-1, O-2, or O-3 who have been credited with
  over 4 years of active duty service as an enlisted member or warrant officer.


     COMMISSIONED OFFICERS WITH OVER 4 YEARS OF ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE AS AN ENLISTED MEMBER OR WARRANT OFFICER
                   Years of service computed under section 205 of title 37, United States Code
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            Pay Grade                2 or less        Over 2          Over 3          Over 4          Over 6
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O-3E............................           $0.00           $0.00           $0.00       $3,364.80       $3,525.90
O-2E............................            0.00            0.00            0.00        3,009.00        3,071.10
O-1E............................            0.00            0.00            0.00        2,423.10        2,588.40
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                                          Over 8         Over 10         Over 12         Over 14         Over 16
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O-3E............................       $3,702.60       $3,850.20       $4,040.40       $4,200.30       $4,291.80
O-2E............................        3,168.60        3,333.90        3,461.40        3,556.20        3,556.20
O-1E............................        2,683.80        2,781.30        2,877.60        3,009.00        3,009.00
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                                         Over 18         Over 20         Over 22         Over 24         Over 26
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O-3E............................       $4,416.90       $4,416.90       $4,416.90       $4,416.90       $4,416.90
O-2E............................        3,556.20        3,556.20        3,556.20        3,556.20        3,556.20
O-1E............................        3,009.00        3,009.00        3,009.00        3,009.00        3,009.00
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                                                WARRANT OFFICERS
                   Years of service computed under section 205 of title 37, United States Code
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            Pay Grade                2 or less        Over 2          Over 3          Over 4          Over 6
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W-5.............................           $0.00           $0.00           $0.00           $0.00           $0.00
W-4.............................        2,592.00        2,788.50        2,868.60        2,947.50        3,083.40
W-3.............................        2,355.90        2,555.40        2,555.40        2,588.40        2,694.30
W-2.............................        2,063.40        2,232.60        2,232.60        2,305.80        2,423.10
W-1.............................        1,719.00        1,971.00        1,971.00        2,135.70        2,232.60
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                                          Over 8         Over 10         Over 12         Over 14         Over 16
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W-5.............................           $0.00           $0.00           $0.00           $0.00           $0.00
W-4.............................        3,217.20        3,352.80        3,485.10        3,622.20        3,753.60
W-3.............................        2,814.90        2,974.20        3,071.10        3,177.00        3,298.20
W-2.............................        2,555.40        2,652.60        2,749.80        2,844.30        2,949.00
W-1.............................        2,332.80        2,433.30        2,533.20        2,634.00        2,734.80
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                                         Over 18         Over 20         Over 22         Over 24         Over 26
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W-5.............................           $0.00       $4,475.10       $4,628.70       $4,782.90       $4,937.40
W-4.............................        3,888.00        4,019.40        4,155.60        4,289.70        4,427.10
W-3.............................        3,418.50        3,539.10        3,659.40        3,780.00        3,900.90
W-2.............................        3,056.40        3,163.80        3,270.90        3,378.30        3,378.30
W-1.............................        2,835.00        2,910.90        2,910.90        2,910.90        2,910.90
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                                              ENLISTED MEMBERS \1\
                   Years of service computed under section 205 of title 37, United States Code
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            Pay Grade                2 or less        Over 2          Over 3          Over 4          Over 6
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E-9 \2\.........................           $0.00           $0.00           $0.00           $0.00           $0.00
E-8.............................            0.00            0.00            0.00            0.00            0.00
E-7.............................        1,765.80        1,927.80        2,001.00        2,073.00        2,147.70
E-6.............................        1,518.90        1,678.20        1,752.60        1,824.30        1,899.30
E-5.............................        1,332.60        1,494.00        1,566.00        1,640.40        1,714.50
E-4.............................        1,242.90        1,373.10        1,447.20        1,520.10        1,593.90
E-3.............................        1,171.50        1,260.60        1,334.10        1,335.90        1,335.90
E-2.............................        1,127.40        1,127.40        1,127.40        1,127.40        1,127.40
E-1.............................    \3\ 1,005.60        1,005.60        1,005.60        1,005.60        1,005.60
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                                          Over 8         Over 10         Over 12         Over 14         Over 16
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E-9 \2\.........................           $0.00       $3,015.30       $3,083.40       $3,169.80       $3,271.50
E-8.............................        2,528.40        2,601.60        2,669.70        2,751.60        2,840.10
E-7.............................        2,220.90        2,294.10        2,367.30        2,439.30        2,514.00
E-6.............................        1,973.10        2,047.20        2,118.60        2,191.50        2,244.60
E-5.............................        1,789.50        1,861.50        1,936.20        1,936.20        1,936.20
E-4.............................        1,593.90        1,593.90        1,593.90        1,593.90        1,593.90
E-3.............................        1,335.90        1,335.90        1,335.90        1,335.90        1,335.90
E-2.............................        1,127.40        1,127.40        1,127.40        1,127.40        1,127.40
E-1.............................        1,005.60        1,005.60        1,005.60        1,005.60        1,005.60
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                                         Over 18         Over 20         Over 22         Over 24         Over 26
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E-9 \2\.........................       $3,373.20       $3,473.40       $3,609.30       $3,744.00       $3,915.90
E-8.............................        2,932.50        3,026.10        3,161.10        3,295.50        3,483.60
E-7.............................        2,588.10        2,660.40        2,787.60        2,926.20        3,134.40
E-6.............................        2,283.30        2,283.30        2,285.70        2,285.70        2,285.70
E-5.............................        1,936.20        1,936.20        1,936.20        1,936.20        1,936.20
E-4.............................        1,593.90        1,593.90        1,593.90        1,593.90        1,593.90
E-3.............................        1,335.90        1,335.90        1,335.90        1,335.90        1,335.90
E-2.............................        1,127.40        1,127.40        1,127.40        1,123.20        1,127.40
E-1.............................        1,005.60        1,005.60        1,005.60        1,005.60       1,005.60
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\1\ Notwithstanding the pay rates specified in this table, the actual basic pay for enlisted members may not
  exceed the rate of pay for level V of the Executive Schedule.
\2\ Subject to the preceding footnote, while serving as Sergeant Major of the Army, Master Chief Petty Officer
  of the Navy, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, or Master Chief Petty
  Officer of the Coast Guard, basic pay for this grade is $4,701.00, regardless of cumulative years of service
  computed under section 205 of title 37, United States Code.
\3\ In the case of members in the grade E-1 who have served less than 4 months on active duty, basic pay is
  $930.30.

  (d) Limitation on Pay Adjustments.--Effective January 1, 
2000, section 203(a) of title 37, United States Code, is 
amended--
            (1) by inserting ``(1)'' after ``(a)''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following new 
        paragraph:
    ``(2) Notwithstanding the rates of basic pay in effect at 
any time as provided by law, the rates of basic pay payable for 
commissioned officers in pay grades O-7 through O-10 may not 
exceed the monthly equivalent of the rate of pay for level III 
of the Executive Schedule, and the rates of basic pay payable 
for all other officers and for enlisted members may not exceed 
the monthly equivalent of the rate of pay for level V of the 
Executive Schedule.''.
    (e) Recomputation of Retired Pay for Certain Recently 
Retired Officers.--In the case of a commissioned officer of the 
uniformed services who retired during the period beginning on 
April 30, 1999, through December 31, 1999, and who, at the time 
of retirement, was in pay grade O-7, O-8, O-9, or O-10, the 
retired pay of that officer shall be recomputed, effective as 
of January 1, 2000, using the rate of basic pay that would have 
been applicable to the computation of that officer's retired 
pay if the provisions of paragraph (2) of section 203(a) of 
title 37, United States Code, as added by subsection (d), had 
taken effect on April 30, 1999.

SEC. 602. PAY INCREASES FOR FISCAL YEARS 2001 THROUGH 2006.

    (a) ECI+0.5 Percent Increase for All Members.--Section 
1009(c) of title 37, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) by inserting ``(1)'' after ``(c) Equal 
        Percentage Increase for All Members.--''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following new 
        paragraph:
    ``(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), but subject to 
subsection (d), an adjustment taking effect under this section 
during each of fiscal years 2001 through 2006 shall provide all 
eligible members with an increase in the monthly basic pay by 
the percentage equal to the sum of--
            ``(A) one percent; plus
            ``(B) the percentage calculated as provided under 
        section 5303(a) of title 5 for that fiscal year, 
        without regard to whether rates of pay under the 
        statutory pay systems are actually increased during 
        that fiscal year under that section by the percentage 
        so calculated.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) 
shall take effect on October 1, 2000.

SEC. 603. ADDITIONAL AMOUNT AVAILABLE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000 INCREASE IN 
                    BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING INSIDE THE UNITED 
                    STATES.

    In addition to the amount determined by the Secretary of 
Defense under section 403(b)(3) of title 37, United States 
Code, to be the total amount that may be paid during fiscal 
year 2000 for the basic allowance for housing for military 
housing areas inside the United States, $225,000,000 of the 
amount authorized to be appropriated by section 421 for 
military personnel shall be used by the Secretary to further 
increase the total amount available for the basic allowance for 
housing for military housing areas inside the United States.

           Subtitle B--Bonuses and Special and Incentive Pays

SEC. 611. EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BONUSES AND SPECIAL PAY AUTHORITIES FOR 
                    RESERVE FORCES.

    (a) Special Pay for Health Professionals in Critically 
Short Wartime Specialties.--Section 302g(f) of title 37, United 
States Code, is amended by striking ``December 31, 1999'' and 
inserting ``December 31, 2000''.
    (b) Selected Reserve Reenlistment Bonus.--Section 308b(f) 
of such title is amended by striking ``December 31, 1999'' and 
inserting ``December 31, 2000''.
    (c) Selected Reserve Enlistment Bonus.--Section 308c(e) of 
such title is amended by striking ``December 31, 1999'' and 
inserting ``December 31, 2000''.
    (d) Special Pay for Enlisted Members Assigned to Certain 
High Priority Units.--Section 308d(c) of such title is amended 
by striking ``December 31, 1999'' and inserting ``December 31, 
2000''.
    (e) Selected Reserve Affiliation Bonus.--Section 308e(e) of 
such title is amended by striking ``December 31, 1999'' and 
inserting ``December 31, 2000''.
    (f) Ready Reserve Enlistment and Reenlistment Bonus.--
Section 308h(g) of such title is amended by striking ``December 
31, 1999'' and inserting ``December 31, 2000''.
    (g) Prior Service Enlistment Bonus.--Section 308i(f) of 
such title is amended by striking ``December 31, 1999'' and 
inserting ``December 31, 2000''.
    (h) Repayment of Education Loans for Certain Health 
Professionals Who Serve in the Selected Reserve.--Section 
16302(d) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by 
striking ``January 1, 2000'' and inserting ``January 1, 2001''.

SEC. 612. EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BONUSES AND SPECIAL PAY AUTHORITIES FOR 
                    NURSE OFFICER CANDIDATES, REGISTERED NURSES, AND 
                    NURSE ANESTHETISTS.

    (a) Nurse Officer Candidate Accession Program.--Section 
2130a(a)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by 
striking ``December 31, 1999'' and inserting ``December 31, 
2000''.
    (b) Accession Bonus for Registered Nurses.--Section 
302d(a)(1) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by 
striking ``December 31, 1999'' and inserting ``December 31, 
2000''.
    (c) Incentive Special Pay for Nurse Anesthetists.--Section 
302e(a)(1) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by 
striking ``December 31, 1999'' and inserting ``December 31, 
2000''.

SEC. 613. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITIES RELATING TO PAYMENT OF OTHER BONUSES 
                    AND SPECIAL PAYS.

    (a) Aviation Officer Retention Bonus.--Section 301b(a) of 
title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking ``December 
31, 1999,'' and inserting ``December 31, 2000,''.
    (b) Reenlistment Bonus for Active Members.--Section 308(g) 
of such title is amended by striking ``December 31, 1999'' and 
inserting ``December 31, 2000''.
    (c) Enlistment Bonus for Persons With Critical Skills.--
Section 308a(d) of such title, as redesignated by section 
619(b), is amended by striking ``December 31, 1999'' and 
inserting ``December 31, 2000''.
    (d) Army Enlistment Bonus.--Section 308f(c) of such title 
is amended by striking ``December 31, 1999'' and inserting 
``December 31, 2000''.
    (e) Special Pay for Nuclear-Qualified Officers Extending 
Period of Active Service.--Section 312(e) of such title is 
amended by striking ``December 31, 1999'' and inserting 
``December 31, 2000''.
    (f) Nuclear Career Accession Bonus.--Section 312b(c) of 
such title is amended by striking ``December 31, 1999'' and 
inserting ``December 31, 2000''.
    (g) Nuclear Career Annual Incentive Bonus.--Section 312c(d) 
of such title is amended by striking ``October 1, 1998,'' and 
all that follows through the period at the end and inserting 
``December 31, 2000.''.

SEC. 614. AMOUNT OF AVIATION CAREER INCENTIVE PAY FOR AIR BATTLE 
                    MANAGERS.

    (a) Applicable Incentive Pay Rate.--Section 301a(b) of 
title 37, United States Code is amended by adding at the end 
the following new paragraph:
    ``(4) An officer serving as an air battle manager who is 
entitled to aviation career incentive pay under this section 
and who, before becoming entitled to aviation career incentive 
pay, was entitled to incentive pay under section 301(a)(11) of 
this title, shall be paid the monthly incentive pay at the 
higher of the following rates:
            ``(A) The rate otherwise applicable to the member 
        under this subsection.
            ``(B) The rate at which the member was receiving 
        incentive pay under section 301(c)(2)(A) of this title 
        immediately before the member's entitlement to aviation 
        career incentive pay under this section.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) 
shall take effect on October 1, 1999, and shall apply with 
respect to months beginning on or after that date.

SEC. 615. EXPANSION OF AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE SPECIAL PAY TO AVIATION 
                    CAREER OFFICERS EXTENDING PERIOD OF ACTIVE DUTY.

    (a) Eligibility Criteria.--Subsection (b) of section 301b 
of title 37, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) by striking paragraphs (2) and (5);
            (2) in paragraph (3), by striking ``grade O-6'' and 
        inserting ``grade O-7'';
            (3) by inserting ``and'' at the end of paragraph 
        (4); and
            (4) by redesignating paragraphs (3), (4), and (6) 
        as paragraphs (2), (3), and (4), respectively.
    (b) Amount of Bonus.--Subsection (c) of such section is 
amended by striking ``than--'' and all that follows through the 
period at the end and inserting ``than $25,000 for each year 
covered by the written agreement to remain on active duty.''.
    (c) Proration Authority for Coverage of Increased Period of 
Eligibility.--Subsection (d) of such section is amended by 
striking ``14 years of commissioned service'' and inserting 
``25 years of aviation service''.
    (d) Repeal of Content Requirements for Annual Report.--
Subsection (i)(1) of such section is amended by striking the 
second sentence.
    (e) Definitions Regarding Aviation Specialty.--Subsection 
(j) of such section is amended--
            (1) by striking paragraphs (2) and (3); and
            (2) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph 
        (2).
    (f) Technical Amendment.--Subsection (g)(3) of such section 
is amended by striking the second sentence.
    (g) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
shall take effect on October 1, 1999, and shall apply with 
respect to months beginning on or after that date.

SEC. 616. ADDITIONAL SPECIAL PAY FOR BOARD CERTIFIED VETERINARIANS IN 
                    THE ARMED FORCES AND PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE.

    (a) Authority.--Section 303 of title 37, United States 
Code, is amended--
            (1) by inserting ``(a) Monthly Special Pay.--'' 
        before ``Each''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:
    ``(b) Additional Special Pay for Board Certification.--A 
commissioned officer entitled to special pay under subsection 
(a) who has been certified as a Diplomate in a specialty 
recognized by the American Veterinarian Medical Association is 
entitled to special pay (in addition to the special pay under 
subsection (a)) at the same rate as is provided under section 
302c(b) of this title for an officer referred to in that 
section who has the same number of years of creditable service 
as the commissioned officer.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) 
shall take effect on October 1, 1999, and shall apply with 
respect to months beginning on and after that date.

SEC. 617. DIVING DUTY SPECIAL PAY.

    (a) Increase in Rate.--Subsection (b) of section 304 of 
title 37, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) by striking ``$200'' and inserting ``$240''; 
        and
            (2) by striking ``$300'' and inserting ``$340''.
    (b) Relation to Hazardous Duty Incentive Pay.--Subsection 
(c) of such section is amended to read as follows:
    ``(c) If, in addition to diving duty, a member is assigned 
by orders to one or more hazardous duties described in section 
301 of this title, the member may be paid, for the same period 
of service, special pay under this section and incentive pay 
under such section 301 for each hazardous duty for which the 
member is qualified.''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsections (a) 
and (b) shall take effect on October 1, 1999, and shall apply 
with respect to special pay paid under such section for months 
beginning on or after that date.

SEC. 618. REENLISTMENT BONUS.

    (a) Minimum Months of Active Duty.--Subsection (a)(1)(A) of 
section 308 of title 37, United States Code, is amended by 
striking ``twenty-one months'' and inserting ``17 months''.
    (b) Increase in Maximum Amount of Bonus.--Subsection (a)(2) 
of such section is amended--
            (1) in subparagraph (A)(i), by striking ``ten'' and 
        inserting ``15''; and
            (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``$45,000'' 
        and inserting ``$60,000''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsections (a) 
and (b) shall take effect on October 1, 1999, and shall apply 
with respect to reenlistments and extensions of enlistments 
taking effect on or after that date.

SEC. 619. ENLISTMENT BONUS.

    (a) Increase in Maximum Bonus Amount.--Subsection (a) of 
section 308a of title 37, United States Code, is amended by 
striking ``$12,000'' and inserting ``$20,000''.
    (b) Payment Methods.--Such section is further amended--
            (1) in subsection (a), by striking the second 
        sentence;
            (2) by redesignating subsections (b) and (c) as 
        subsections (c) and (d); and
            (3) by inserting after subsection (a) the following 
        new subsection:
    ``(b) Payment Methods.--A bonus under this section may be 
paid in a single lump sum, or in periodic installments, to 
provide an extra incentive for a member to successfully 
complete the training necessary for the member to be 
technically qualified in the skill for which the bonus is 
paid.''.
    (c) Stylistic Amendments.--Such section is further 
amended--
            (1) in subsection (a), by inserting ``Bonus 
        Authorized; Bonus Amount.--'' after ``(a)'';
            (2) in subsection (c), as redesignated by 
        subsection (b)(2) of this section, by inserting 
        ``Repayment of Bonus.--'' after ``(c)''; and
            (3) in subsection (d), as redesignated by 
        subsection (b)(2) of this section, by inserting 
        ``Termination of Authority.--'' after ``(d)''.
    (d) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) 
shall take effect on October 1, 1999, and shall apply with 
respect enlistments and extensions of enlistments taking effect 
on or after that date.

SEC. 620. SELECTED RESERVE ENLISTMENT BONUS.

    (a) Elimination of Requirement for Minimum Period of 
Enlistment.--Subsection (a) of section 308c of title 37, United 
States Code, is amended by striking ``for a term of enlistment 
of not less than six years''.
    (b) Increased Maximum Amount.--Subsection (b) of such 
section is amended by striking ``$5,000'' and inserting 
``$8,000''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsections (a) 
and (b) shall take effect on October 1, 1999, and shall apply 
with respect to enlistments entered into on or after that date.

SEC. 621. SPECIAL PAY FOR MEMBERS OF THE COAST GUARD RESERVE ASSIGNED 
                    TO HIGH PRIORITY UNITS OF THE SELECTED RESERVE.

    Section 308d(a) of title 37, United States Code, is amended 
by inserting ``or the Secretary of Transportation with respect 
to the Coast Guard when it is not operating as a service in the 
Navy, '' after ``Secretary of Defense,''.

SEC. 622. REDUCED MINIMUM PERIOD OF ENLISTMENT IN ARMY IN CRITICAL 
                    SKILL FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR ENLISTMENT BONUS.

    (a) Reduced Requirement.--Paragraph (3) of section 308f(a) 
of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking ``3 
years'' and inserting ``2 years''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) 
shall take effect on October 1, 1999, and shall apply with 
respect to enlistments entered into on or after that date.

SEC. 623. ELIGIBILITY FOR RESERVE COMPONENT PRIOR SERVICE ENLISTMENT 
                    BONUS UPON ATTAINING A CRITICAL SKILL.

    (a) Revised Eligibility Requirements for Bonus.--Section 
308i(a) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking 
paragraph (2) and inserting the following new paragraph:
    ``(2) A bonus may only be paid under this section to a 
person who meets each of the following requirements:
            ``(A) The person has completed a military service 
        obligation, but has less than 14 years of total 
        military service, and received an honorable discharge 
        at the conclusion of that military service obligation.
            ``(B) The person was not released, or is not being 
        released, from active service for the purpose of 
        enlistment in a reserve component.
            ``(C) The person is projected to occupy, or is 
        occupying, a position as a member of the Selected 
        Reserve in a specialty in which the person--
                    ``(i) successfully served while a member on 
                active duty and attained a level of 
                qualification while on active duty commensurate 
                with the grade and years of service of the 
                member; or
                    ``(ii) has completed training or retraining 
                in the specialty skill that is designated as 
                critically short and attained a level of 
                qualification in the specialty skill that is 
                commensurate with the grade and years of 
                service of the member.
            ``(D) The person has not previously been paid a 
        bonus (except under this section) for enlistment, 
        reenlistment, or extension of enlistment in a reserve 
        component.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) 
shall take effect on October 1, 1999, and shall apply to 
enlistments beginning on or after that date.

SEC. 624. INCREASE IN SPECIAL PAY AND BONUSES FOR NUCLEAR-QUALIFIED 
                    OFFICERS.

    (a) Special Pay for Nuclear-Qualified Officers Extending 
Period of Active Service.--Section 312(a) of title 37, United 
States Code, is amended by striking ``$15,000'' and inserting 
``$25,000''.
    (b) Nuclear Career Accession Bonus.--Section 312b(a)(1) of 
such title is amended by striking ``$10,000'' and inserting 
``$20,000''.
    (c) Nuclear Career Annual Incentive Bonuses.--Section 312c 
of such title is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ``$12,000'' 
        and inserting ``$22,000''; and
            (2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``$5,500'' 
        and inserting ``$10,000''.
    (d) Effective Date.--(1) The amendments made by subsections 
(a) and (b) shall take effect on October 1, 1999, and shall 
apply to agreements under section 312 or 312b of such title 
entered into on or after that date.
    (2) The amendments made by subsection (c) shall take effect 
on October 1, 1999, and shall apply with respect to nuclear 
service years beginning on or after that date.

SEC. 625. INCREASE IN MAXIMUM MONTHLY RATE AUTHORIZED FOR FOREIGN 
                    LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY PAY.

    (a) Increase.--Section 316(b) of title 37, United States 
Code, is amended by striking ``$100'' and inserting ``$300''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) 
shall take effect on October 1, 1999, and shall apply with 
respect to foreign language proficiency pay paid under section 
316 of such title for months beginning on or after that date.

SEC. 626. AUTHORIZATION OF RETENTION BONUS FOR SPECIAL WARFARE OFFICERS 
                    EXTENDING PERIODS OF ACTIVE DUTY.

    (a) Bonus Authorized.--(1) Chapter 5 of title 37, United 
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new 
section:

``Sec. 318. Special pay: special warfare officers extending period of 
                    active duty

    ``(a) Special Warfare Officer Defined.--In this section, 
the term `special warfare officer' means an officer of a 
uniformed service who--
            ``(1) is qualified for a military occupational 
        specialty or designator identified by the Secretary 
        concerned as a special warfare military occupational 
        specialty or designator; and
            ``(2) is serving in a position for which that 
        specialty or designator is authorized.
    ``(b) Retention Bonus Authorized.--A special warfare 
officer who meets the eligibility requirements specified in 
subsection (c) and who executes a written agreement to remain 
on active duty in special warfare service for at least one year 
may, upon the acceptance of the agreement by the Secretary 
concerned, be paid a retention bonus as provided in this 
section.
    ``(c) Eligibility Requirements.--A special warfare officer 
may apply to enter into an agreement referred to in subsection 
(b) if the officer--
            ``(1) is in pay grade O-3, or is in pay grade O-4 
        and is not on a list of officers recommended for 
        promotion, at the time the officer applies to enter 
        into the agreement;
            ``(2) has completed at least 6, but not more than 
        14, years of active commissioned service; and
            ``(3) has completed any service commitment incurred 
        to be commissioned as an officer.
    ``(d) Amount of Bonus.--The amount of a retention bonus 
paid under this section may not be more than $15,000 for each 
year covered by the agreement.
    ``(e) Proration.--The term of an agreement under subsection 
(b) and the amount of the retention bonus payable under 
subsection (d) may be prorated as long as the agreement does 
not extend beyond the date on which the officer executing the 
agreement would complete 14 years of active commissioned 
service.
    ``(f) Payment Methods.--(1) Upon acceptance of an agreement 
under subsection (b) by the Secretary concerned, the total 
amount payable pursuant to the agreement becomes fixed.
    ``(2) The amount of the retention bonus may be paid as 
follows:
            ``(A) At the time the agreement is accepted by the 
        Secretary concerned, the Secretary may make a lump sum 
        payment equal to half the total amount payable under 
        the agreement. The balance of the bonus amount shall be 
        paid in equal annual installments on the anniversary of 
        the acceptance of the agreement.
            ``(B) The Secretary concerned may make graduated 
        annual payments under regulations prescribed by the 
        Secretary, with the first payment being payable at the 
        time the agreement is accepted by the Secretary and 
        subsequent payments being payable on the anniversary of 
        the acceptance of the agreement.
    ``(g) Additional Pay.--A retention bonus paid under this 
section is in addition to any other pay and allowances to which 
an officer is entitled.
    ``(h) Repayment.--(1) If an officer who has entered into an 
agreement under subsection (b) and has received all or part of 
a retention bonus under this section fails to complete the 
total period of active duty in special warfare service as 
specified in the agreement, the Secretary concerned may require 
the officer to repay the United States, on a pro rata basis and 
to the extent that the Secretary determines conditions and 
circumstances warrant, all sums paid the officer under this 
section.
    ``(2) An obligation to repay the United States imposed 
under paragraph (1) is for all purposes a debt owed to the 
United States.
    ``(3) A discharge in bankruptcy under title 11 that is 
entered less than five years after the termination of an 
agreement entered into under subsection (a) does not discharge 
the officer signing the agreement from a debt arising under 
such agreement or under paragraph (1).
    ``(i) Regulations.--The Secretaries concerned shall 
prescribe regulations to carry out this section, including the 
definition of the term `special warfare service' for purposes 
of this section. Regulations prescribed by the Secretary of a 
military department under this section shall be subject to the 
approval of the Secretary of Defense.''.
    (2) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 5 of 
title 37, United States Code is amended by adding at the end 
the following new item:
``318. Special pay: special warfare officers extending period of active 
          duty.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) 
shall take effect on October 1, 1999.

SEC. 627. AUTHORIZATION OF SURFACE WARFARE OFFICER CONTINUATION PAY.

    (a) Incentive Pay Authorized.--(1) Chapter 5 of title 37, 
United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 318, 
as added by section 626, the following new section:

``Sec. 319. Special pay: surface warfare officer continuation pay

    ``(a) Eligible Surface Warfare Officer Defined.--In this 
section, the term `eligible surface warfare officer' means an 
officer of the Regular Navy or Naval Reserve on active duty 
who--
            ``(1) is qualified and serving as a surface warfare 
        officer;
            ``(2) has been selected for assignment as a 
        department head on a surface vessel; and
            ``(3) has completed any service commitment incurred 
        through the officer's original commissioning program.
    ``(b) Special Pay Authorized.--An eligible surface warfare 
officer who executes a written agreement to remain on active 
duty to complete one or more tours of duty to which the officer 
may be ordered as a department head on a surface vessel may, 
upon the acceptance of the agreement by the Secretary of the 
Navy, be paid an amount not to exceed $50,000.
    ``(c) Proration.--The term of the written agreement under 
subsection (b) and the amount payable under the agreement may 
be prorated.
    ``(d) Payment Methods.--Upon acceptance of the written 
agreement under subsection (b) by the Secretary of the Navy, 
the total amount payable pursuant to the agreement becomes 
fixed. The Secretary shall prepare an implementation plan 
specifying the amount of each installment payment under the 
agreement and the times for payment of the installments.
    ``(e) Additional Pay.--Any amount paid under this section 
is in addition to any other pay and allowances to which an 
officer is entitled.
    ``(f) Repayment.--(1) If an officer who has entered into a 
written agreement under subsection (b) and has received all or 
part of the amount payable under the agreement fails to 
complete the total period of active duty as a department head 
on a surface vessel specified in the agreement, the Secretary 
of the Navy may require the officer to repay the United States, 
to the extent that the Secretary of the Navy determines 
conditions and circumstances warrant, any or all sums paid 
under this section.
    ``(2) An obligation to repay the United States imposed 
under paragraph (1) is for all purposes a debt owned to the 
United States.
    ``(3) A discharge in bankruptcy under title 11 that is 
entered less than five years after the termination of an 
agreement entered into under subsection (b) does not discharge 
the officer signing the agreement from a debt arising under 
such agreement or under paragraph (1).
    ``(g) Regulations.--The Secretary of the Navy shall 
prescribe regulations to carry out this section.''.
    (2) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 5 of 
title 37, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the 
item relating to section 318 the following new item:
``319. Special pay: surface warfare officer continuation pay.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) 
shall take effect on October 1, 1999.

SEC. 628. AUTHORIZATION OF CAREER ENLISTED FLYER INCENTIVE PAY.

    (a) Incentive Pay Authorized.--(1) Chapter 5 of title 37, 
United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 319, 
as added by section 627, the following new section:

``Sec. 320. Incentive pay: career enlisted flyers

    ``(a) Eligible Career Enlisted Flyer Defined.--In this 
section, the term `eligible career enlisted flyer' means an 
enlisted member of the armed forces who--
            ``(1) is entitled to basic pay under section 204 of 
        this title, or is entitled to pay under section 206 of 
        this title as described in subsection (e) of this 
        section;
            ``(2) holds an enlisted military occupational 
        specialty or enlisted military rating designated as a 
        career enlisted flyer specialty or rating by the 
        Secretary concerned, performs duty as a dropsonde 
        system operator, or is in training leading to 
        qualification and designation of such a specialty or 
        rating or the performance of such duty;
            ``(3) is qualified for aviation service under 
        regulations prescribed by the Secretary concerned; and
            ``(4) satisfies the operational flying duty 
        requirements applicable under subsection (c).
    ``(b) Incentive Pay Authorized.--(1) The Secretary 
concerned may pay monthly incentive pay to an eligible career 
enlisted flyer in an amount not to exceed the monthly maximum 
amounts specified in subsection (d). The incentive pay may be 
paid as continuous monthly incentive pay or on a month-to-month 
basis, dependent upon the operational flying duty performed by 
the eligible career enlisted flyer as prescribed in subsection 
(c).
    ``(2) Continuous monthly incentive pay may not be paid to 
an eligible career enlisted flyer after the member completes 25 
years of aviation service. Thereafter, an eligible career 
enlisted flyer may still receive incentive pay on a month-to-
month basis under subsection (c)(4) for the frequent and 
regular performance of operational flying duty.
    ``(c) Operational Flying Duty Requirements.--(1) An 
eligible career enlisted flyer must perform operational flying 
duties for 6 of the first 10, 9 of the first 15, and 14 of the 
first 20 years of aviation service, to be eligible for 
continuous monthly incentive pay under this section.
    ``(2) Upon completion of 10, 15, or 20 years of aviation 
service, an enlisted member who has not performed the minimum 
required operational flying duties specified in paragraph (1) 
during the prescribed period, although otherwise meeting the 
definition in subsection (a), may no longer be paid continuous 
monthly incentive pay except as provided in paragraph (3). 
Payment of continuous monthly incentive pay may be resumed if 
the member meets the minimum operational flying duty 
requirement upon completion of the next established period of 
aviation service.
    ``(3) For the needs of the service, the Secretary concerned 
may permit, on a case-by-case basis, a member to continue to 
receive continuous monthly incentive pay despite the member's 
failure to perform the operational flying duty required during 
the first 10, 15, or 20 years of aviation service, but only if 
the member otherwise meets the definition in subsection (a) and 
has performed at least 5 years of operational flying duties 
during the first 10 years of aviation service, 8 years of 
operational flying duties during the first 15 years of aviation 
service, or 12 years of operational flying duty during the 
first 20 years of aviation service. The authority of the 
Secretary concerned under this paragraph may not be delegated 
below the level of the Service Personnel Chief.
    ``(4) If the eligibility of an eligible career enlisted 
flyer to continuous monthly incentive pay ceases under 
subsection (b)(2) or paragraph (2), the member may still 
receive month-to-month incentive pay for subsequent frequent 
and regular performance of operational flying duty. The rate 
payable is the same rate authorized by the Secretary concerned 
under subsection (d) for a member of corresponding years of 
aviation service.
    ``(d) Monthly Maximum Rates.--The monthly rate of any 
career enlisted flyer incentive pay paid under this section to 
a member on active duty shall be prescribed by the Secretary 
concerned, but may not exceed the following:
``Years of aviation service                                 Monthly rate
    4 or less.................................................   $150   
    Over 4....................................................   $225   
    Over 8....................................................   $350   
    Over 14...................................................   $400.  
    ``(e) Eligibility of Reserve Component Members When 
Performing Inactive Duty Training.--Under regulations 
prescribed by the Secretary concerned, when a member of a 
reserve component or the National Guard, who is entitled to 
compensation under section 206 of this title, meets the 
definition of eligible career enlisted flyer, the Secretary 
concerned may increase the member's compensation by an amount 
equal to \1/30\ of the monthly incentive pay authorized by the 
Secretary concerned under subsection (d) for a member of 
corresponding years of aviation service who is entitled to 
basic pay under section 204 of this title. The reserve 
component member may receive the increase for as long as the 
member is qualified for it, for each regular period of 
instruction or period of appropriate duty, at which the member 
is engaged for at least two hours, or for the performance of 
such other equivalent training, instruction, duty or 
appropriate duties, as the Secretary may prescribe under 
section 206(a) of this title.
    ``(f) Relation to Hazardous Duty Incentive Pay or Diving 
Duty Special Pay.--A member receiving incentive pay under 
section 301(a) of this title or special pay under section 304 
of this title may not be paid special pay under this section 
for the same period of service.
    ``(g) Save Pay Provision.--If, immediately before a member 
receives incentive pay under this section, the member was 
entitled to incentive pay under section 301(a) of this title, 
the rate at which the member is paid incentive pay under this 
section shall be equal to the higher of the monthly amount 
applicable under subsection (d) or the rate of incentive pay 
the member was receiving under subsection (b) or (c)(2)(A) of 
section 301 of this title.
    ``(h) Specialty Code of Dropsonde System Operators.--Within 
the Air Force, the Secretary of the Air Force shall assign to 
members who are dropsonde system operators a specialty code 
that identifies such members as serving in a weather specialty.
    ``(i) Definitions.--In this section:
            ``(1) The term `aviation service' means 
        participation in aerial flight performed, under 
        regulations prescribed by the Secretary concerned, by 
        an eligible career enlisted flyer.
            ``(2) The term `operational flying duty' means 
        flying performed under competent orders while serving 
        in assignments, including an assignment as a dropsonde 
        system operator, in which basic flying skills normally 
        are maintained in the performance of assigned duties as 
        determined by the Secretary concerned, and flying duty 
        performed by members in training that leads to the 
        award of an enlisted aviation rating or military 
        occupational specialty designated as a career enlisted 
        flyer rating or specialty by the Secretary 
        concerned.''.
    (2) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 5 of 
title 37, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the 
item relating to section 319 the following new item:
``320. Incentive pay: career enlisted flyers.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) 
shall take effect on October 1, 1999.

SEC. 629. AUTHORIZATION OF JUDGE ADVOCATE CONTINUATION PAY.

    (a) Incentive Pay Authorized.--(1) Chapter 5 of title 37, 
United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 320, 
as added by section 628, the following new section:

``Sec. 321. Special pay: judge advocate continuation pay

    ``(a) Eligible Judge Advocate Defined.--In this section, 
the term `eligible judge advocate' means an officer of the 
armed forces on full-time active duty who--
            ``(1) is qualified and serving as a judge advocate, 
        as defined in section 801 of title 10; and
            ``(2) has completed--
                    ``(A) the active duty service obligation 
                incurred through the officer's original 
                commissioning program; or
                    ``(B) in the case of an officer detailed 
                under section 2004 of title 10 or section 470 
                of title 14, the active duty service obligation 
                incurred as part of that detail.
    ``(b) Special Pay Authorized.--An eligible judge advocate 
who executes a written agreement to remain on active duty for a 
period of obligated service specified in the agreement may, 
upon the acceptance of the agreement by the Secretary 
concerned, be paid continuation pay under this section. The 
total amount paid to an officer under one or more agreements 
under this section may not exceed $60,000.
    ``(c) Proration.--The term of an agreement under subsection 
(b) and the amount payable under the agreement may be prorated.
    ``(d) Payment Methods.--Upon acceptance of an agreement 
under subsection (b) by the Secretary concerned, the total 
amount payable pursuant to the agreement becomes fixed. The 
Secretary shall prepare an implementation plan specifying the 
amount of each installment payment under the agreement and the 
times for payment of the installments.
    ``(e) Additional Pay.--Any amount paid to an officer under 
this section is in addition to any other pay and allowances to 
which the officer is entitled.
    ``(f) Repayment.--(1) If an officer who has entered into a 
written agreement under subsection (b) and has received all or 
part of the amount payable under the agreement fails to 
complete the total period of active duty specified in the 
agreement, the Secretary concerned may require the officer to 
repay the United States, to the extent that the Secretary 
determines conditions and circumstances warrant, any or all 
sums paid under this section.
    ``(2) An obligation to repay the United States imposed 
under paragraph (1) is for all purposes a debt owned to the 
United States.
    ``(3) A discharge in bankruptcy under title 11 that is 
entered less than five years after the termination of an 
agreement entered into under subsection (b) does not discharge 
the officer signing the agreement from a debt arising under 
such agreement or under paragraph (1).
    ``(g) Regulations.--The Secretary concerned shall prescribe 
regulations to carry out this section.''.
    (2) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 5 of 
title 37, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the 
item relating to section 320 the following new item:
``321. Special pay: judge advocate continuation pay.''.
    (b) Study and Report on Additional Recruitment and 
Retention Initiatives.--(1) The Secretary of Defense shall 
conduct a study regarding the need for additional incentives to 
improve the recruitment and retention of judge advocates for 
the Armed Forces. At a minimum, the Secretary shall consider as 
possible incentives constructive service credit for basic pay, 
educational loan repayment, and Federal student loan relief.
    (2) Not later than March 31, 2000, the Secretary shall 
submit to Congress a report containing the findings and 
recommendations resulting from the study.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) 
shall take effect on October 1, 1999.

            Subtitle C--Travel and Transportation Allowances

SEC. 631. PROVISION OF LODGING IN KIND FOR RESERVISTS PERFORMING 
                    TRAINING DUTY AND NOT OTHERWISE ENTITLED TO TRAVEL 
                    AND TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCES.

    (a) Provision.--Paragraph (1) of subsection (i) of section 
404 of title 37, United States Code, is amended by adding at 
the end the following new sentence: ``If transient government 
housing is unavailable or inadequate, the Secretary concerned 
may provide the member with lodging in kind in the same manner 
as members entitled to such allowances under subsection (a).''.
    (b) Payment Methods.--Paragraph (3) of such subsection is 
amended--
            (1) by inserting after ``paragraph (1)'' the 
        following: ``and expenses of providing lodging in kind 
        under such paragraph''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following new 
        sentence: ``Use of Government charge cards is 
        authorized for payment of these expenses.''.
    (c) Decisionmaking.--Such subsection is further amended by 
adding at the end the following new paragraph:
    ``(4) Decisions regarding the availability or adequacy of 
government housing at a military installation under paragraph 
(1) shall be made by the installation commander.''.

SEC. 632. PAYMENT OF TEMPORARY LODGING EXPENSES FOR MEMBERS MAKING 
                    THEIR FIRST PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION.

    (a) Authority To Pay or Reimburse.--Section 404a(a) of 
title 37, United States Code, is amended
            (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``or'' at the 
        end;
            (2) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``or'' after the 
        semicolon; and
            (3) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following 
        new paragraph:
            ``(3) in the case of an enlisted member who is 
        reporting to the member's first permanent duty station, 
        from the member's home of record or initial technical 
        school to that first permanent duty station;''.
    (b) Duration.--Such section is further amended--
            (1) in the second sentence, by striking ``clause 
        (1)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1) or (3)''; and
            (2) in the third sentence, by striking ``clause 
        (2)'' and inserting ``paragraph (2)''.

SEC. 633. DESTINATION AIRPORT FOR EMERGENCY LEAVE TRAVEL TO CONTINENTAL 
                    UNITED STATES.

    Section 411d(b)(1) of title 37, United States Code, is 
amended--
            (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``or'' at the 
        end;
            (2) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as 
        subparagraph (C); and
            (3) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the 
        following new subparagraph:
            ``(B) to any airport in the continental United 
        States to which travel can be arranged at the same or a 
        lower cost as travel obtained under subparagraph (A); 
        or''.

                     Subtitle D--Retired Pay Reform

SEC. 641. REDUX RETIRED PAY SYSTEM APPLICABLE ONLY TO MEMBERS ELECTING 
                    NEW 15-YEAR CAREER STATUS BONUS.

    (a) Retired Pay Multiplier.--Paragraph (2) of section 
1409(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by 
inserting after ``July 31, 1986,'' the following: ``has elected 
to receive a bonus under section 322 of title 37,''.
    (b) Cost-of-Living Adjustments.--(1) Paragraph (2) of 
section 1401a(b) of such title is amended by striking ``The 
Secretary shall increase the retired pay of each member and 
former member who first became a member of a uniformed service 
before August 1, 1986,'' and inserting ``Except as otherwise 
provided in this subsection, the Secretary shall increase the 
retired pay of each member and former member''.
    (2) Paragraph (3) of such section is amended by inserting 
after ``August 1, 1986,'' the following: ``and has elected to 
receive a bonus under section 322 of title 37,''.
    (c) Recomputation of Retired Pay at Age 62.--Section 1410 
of such title is amended by inserting after ``August 1, 1986,'' 
the following: ``who has elected to receive a bonus under 
section 322 of title 37,''.

SEC. 642. AUTHORIZATION OF 15-YEAR CAREER STATUS BONUS.

    (a) Career Service Bonus.--Chapter 5 of title 37, United 
States Code, is amended by inserting after section 321, as 
added by section 629, the following new section:

``Sec. 322. Special pay: 15-year career status bonus for members 
                    entering service on or after August 1, 1986

    ``(a) Availability of Bonus.--The Secretary concerned shall 
pay a bonus under this section to an eligible career bonus 
member if the member--
            ``(1) elects to receive the bonus under this 
        section; and
            ``(2) executes a written agreement (prescribed by 
        the Secretary concerned) to remain continuously on 
        active duty until the member has completed 20 years of 
        active-duty service creditable under section 1405 of 
        title 10.
    ``(b) Eligible Career Bonus Member Defined.--In this 
section, the term `eligible career bonus member' means a member 
of a uniformed service serving on active duty who--
            ``(1) first became a member on or after August 1, 
        1986; and
            ``(2) has completed 15 years of active duty in the 
        uniformed services (or has received notification under 
        subsection (e) that the member is about to complete 
        that duty).
    ``(c) Election Method.--An election under subsection (a)(1) 
shall be made in such form and within such period as the 
Secretary concerned may prescribe. An election under that 
subsection is irrevocable.
    ``(d) Amount of Bonus; Payment.--(1) A bonus under this 
section shall be paid in a single lump sum of $30,000.
    ``(2) The bonus shall be paid to an eligible career bonus 
member not later than the first month that begins on or after 
the date that is 60 days after the date on which the Secretary 
concerned receives from the member the election required under 
subsection (a)(1) and the written agreement required under 
subsection (a)(2), if applicable.
    ``(e) Notification of Eligibility.--(1) The Secretary 
concerned shall transmit to each member who meets the 
definition of eligible career bonus member a written 
notification of the opportunity of the member to elect to 
receive a bonus under this section. The Secretary shall provide 
the notification not later than 180 days before the date on 
which the member will complete 15 years of active duty.
    ``(2) The notification shall include the following:
            ``(A) The procedures for electing to receive the 
        bonus.
            ``(B) An explanation of the effects under sections 
        1401a, 1409, and 1410 of title 10 that such an election 
        has on the computation of any retired or retainer pay 
        that the member may become eligible to receive.
    ``(f) Repayment of Bonus.--(1) If a person paid a bonus 
under this section fails to complete a period of active duty 
beginning on the date on which the election of the person under 
subsection (a)(1) is received and ending on the date on which 
the person completes 20 years of active-duty service as 
described in subsection (a)(2), the person shall refund to the 
United States the amount that bears the same ratio to the 
amount of the bonus payment as the uncompleted part of that 
period of active-duty service bears to the total period of such 
service.
    ``(2) Subject to paragraph (3), an obligation to reimburse 
the United States imposed under paragraph (1) is for all 
purposes a debt owed to the United States.
    ``(3) The Secretary concerned may waive, in whole or in 
part, a refund required under paragraph (1) if the Secretary 
concerned determines that recovery would be against equity and 
good conscience or would be contrary to the best interests of 
the United States.
    ``(4) A discharge in bankruptcy under title 11 that is 
entered less than five years after the termination of an 
agreement under this section does not discharge the member 
signing such agreement from a debt arising under the agreement 
or this subsection.''.
    (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the 
beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the 
item relating to section 321 the following new item:
``322. Special pay: 15-year career status bonus for members entering 
          service on or after August 1, 1986.''.

SEC. 643. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.

    (a) Conforming Amendment to Survivor Benefit Plan 
Provision.--(1) Section 1451(h)(3) of title 10, United States 
Code, is amended by inserting ``of certain members'' after 
``retirement''.
    (2) Section 1452(i) of such title is amended by striking 
``When the retired pay'' and inserting ``Whenever the retired 
pay''.
    (b) Related Technical Amendments.--Chapter 71 of such title 
is amended as follows:
            (1) Section 1401a(b) is amended--
                    (A) by striking the heading for paragraph 
                (1) and inserting ``Increase required.--'';
                    (B) by striking the heading for paragraph 
                (2) and inserting ``Percentage increase.--''; 
                and
                    (C) by striking the heading for paragraph 
                (3) and inserting ``Reduced percentage for 
                certain post-august 1, 1986 members.--''.
            (2) Section 1409(b)(2) is amended by inserting 
        ``certain'' in the paragraph heading after ``Reduction 
        applicable to''.
            (3)(A) The heading of section 1410 is amended by 
        inserting ``certain'' before ``members''.
            (B) The item relating to such section in the table 
        of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended 
        by inserting ``certain'' before ``members''.

SEC. 644. EFFECTIVE DATE.

    The amendments made by sections 641, 642, and 643 shall 
take effect on October 1, 1999.

 Subtitle E--Other Matters Relating to Military Retirees and Survivors

SEC. 651. REPEAL OF REDUCTION IN RETIRED PAY FOR MILITARY RETIREES 
                    EMPLOYED IN CIVILIAN POSITIONS.

    (a) Repeal.--(1) Section 5532 of title 5, United States 
Code, is repealed.
    (2) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 55 of 
such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 
5532.
    (b) Contributions to Department of Defense Military 
Retirement Fund.--Section 1466 of title 10, United States Code, 
is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
    ``(c)(1) The Secretary of Defense shall pay into the Fund 
at the beginning of each fiscal year such amount as may be 
necessary to pay the cost to the Fund for that fiscal year 
resulting from the repeal, as of October 1, 1999, of section 
5532 of title 5, including any actuarial loss to the Fund 
resulting from increased benefits paid from the Fund that are 
not fully covered by the payments made to the Fund for that 
fiscal year under subsections (a) and (b).
    ``(2) Amounts paid into the Fund under this subsection 
shall be paid from funds available for the pay of members of 
the armed forces under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of a 
military department.
    ``(3) The Department of Defense Retirement Board of 
Actuaries shall determine, for each armed force, the amount 
required under paragraph (1) to be deposited in the Fund each 
fiscal year.''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
shall take effect on October 1, 1999.

SEC. 652. PRESENTATION OF UNITED STATES FLAG TO RETIRING MEMBERS OF THE 
                    UNIFORMED SERVICES NOT PREVIOUSLY COVERED.

    (a) Nonregular Service Military Retirees.--(1) Chapter 1217 
of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the 
end the following new section:

``Sec. 12605. Presentation of United States flag: members transferred 
                    from an active status or discharged after 
                    completion of eligibility for retired pay

    ``(a) Presentation of Flag.--Upon the transfer from an 
active status or discharge of a Reserve who has completed the 
years of service required for eligibility for retired pay under 
chapter 1223 of this title, the Secretary concerned shall 
present a United States flag to the member.
    ``(b) Multiple Presentations Not Authorized.--A member is 
not eligible for presentation of a flag under subsection (a) if 
the member has previously been presented a flag under this 
section or any provision of law providing for the presentation 
of a United States flag incident to release from active service 
for retirement.
    ``(c) No Cost to Recipient.--The presentation of a flag 
under this section shall be at no cost to the recipient.''.
    (2) The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter 
is amended by adding at the end the following new item:
``12605. Presentation of United States flag: members transferred from an 
          active status or discharged after completion of eligibility 
          for retired pay.''.
    (b) Public Health Service.--Title II of the Public Health 
Service Act is amended by inserting after section 212 (42 
U.S.C. 213) the following new section:


          ``presentation of united states flag upon retirement


    ``Sec. 213. (a) Presentation of Flag.--Upon the release of 
an officer of the commissioned corps of the Service from active 
commissioned service for retirement, the Secretary of Health 
and Human Services shall present a United States flag to the 
officer.
    ``(b) Multiple Presentations Not Authorized.--An officer is 
not eligible for presentation of a flag under subsection (a) if 
the officer has previously been presented a flag under this 
section or any other provision of law providing for the 
presentation of a United States flag incident to release from 
active service for retirement.
    ``(c) No Cost to Recipient.--The presentation of a flag 
under this section shall be at no cost to the recipient.''.
    (c) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.--The 
Coast and Geodetic Survey Commissioned Officers' Act of 1948 is 
amended by inserting after section 24 (33 U.S.C. 853u) the 
following new section:
    ``Sec. 25. (a) Presentation of Flag Upon Retirement.--Upon 
the release of a commissioned officer from active commissioned 
service for retirement, the Secretary of Commerce shall present 
a United States flag to the officer.
    ``(b) Multiple Presentations Not Authorized.--An officer is 
not eligible for presentation of a flag under subsection (a) if 
the officer has previously been presented a flag under this 
section or any other provision of law providing for the 
presentation of a United States flag incident to release from 
active service for retirement.
    ``(c) No Cost to Recipient.--The presentation of a flag 
under this section shall be at no cost to the recipient.''.
    (d) Effective Date.--Section 12605 of title 10, United 
States Code (as added by subsection (a)), section 213 of the 
Public Health Service Act (as added by subsection (b)), and 
section 25 of the Coast and Geodetic Survey Commissioned 
Officers' Act of 1948 (as added by subsection (c)) shall apply 
with respect to releases from service described in those 
sections on or after October 1, 1999.
    (e) Conforming Amendments to Prior Law.--Sections 3681(b), 
6141(b), and 8681(b) of title 10, United States Code, and 
section 516(b) of title 14, United States Code, are each 
amended by striking ``under this section'' and all that follows 
through the period and inserting ``under this section or any 
other provision of law providing for the presentation of a 
United States flag incident to release from active service for 
retirement.''.

SEC. 653. DISABILITY RETIREMENT OR SEPARATION FOR CERTAIN MEMBERS WITH 
                    PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS.

    (a) Disability Retirement.--(1) Chapter 61 of title 10, 
United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1207 
the following new section:

``Sec. 1207a. Members with over eight years of active service: 
                    eligibility for disability retirement for pre-
                    existing conditions

    ``(a) In the case of a member described in subsection (b) 
who would be covered by section 1201, 1202, or 1203 of this 
title but for the fact that the member's disability is 
determined to have been incurred before the member became 
entitled to basic pay in the member's current period of active 
duty, the disability shall be deemed to have been incurred 
while the member was entitled to basic pay and shall be so 
considered for purposes of determining whether the disability 
was incurred in the line of duty.
    ``(b) A member described in subsection (a) is a member with 
at least eight years of active service.''.
    (2) The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter 
is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1207 
the following new item:
``1207a. Members with over eight years of active service: eligibility 
          for disability retirement for pre-existing conditions.''.
    (b) Nonregular Service Retirement.--(1) Chapter 1223 of 
such title is amended by inserting after section 12731a the 
following new section:

``Sec. 12731b. Special rule for members with physical disabilities not 
                    incurred in line of duty

    ``(a) In the case of a member of the Selected Reserve of a 
reserve component who no longer meets the qualifications for 
membership in the Selected Reserve solely because the member is 
unfit because of physical disability, the Secretary concerned 
may, for purposes of section 12731 of this title, determine to 
treat the member as having met the service requirements of 
subsection (a)(2) of that section and provide the member with 
the notification required by subsection (d) of that section if 
the member has completed at least 15, and less than 20, years 
of service computed under section 12732 of this title.
    ``(b) Notification under subsection (a) may not be made 
if--
            ``(1) the disability was the result of the member's 
        intentional misconduct, willful neglect, or willful 
        failure to comply with standards and qualifications for 
        retention established by the Secretary concerned; or
            ``(2) the disability was incurred during a period 
        of unauthorized absence.''
    (2) The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter 
is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 
12731a the following new item:
``12731b. Special rule for members with physical disabilities not 
          incurred in line of duty.''.
    (c) Separation.--Section 1206(5) of such title is amended 
by inserting ``, in the case of a disability incurred before 
the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization 
Act for Fiscal Year 2000,'' after ``determination, and''.

SEC. 654. CREDIT TOWARD PAID-UP SBP COVERAGE FOR MONTHS COVERED BY 
                    MAKE-UP PREMIUM PAID BY PERSONS ELECTING SBP 
                    COVERAGE DURING SPECIAL OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD.

    Section 642 of the Strom Thurmond National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (Public Law 105-261; 112 
Stat. 2045; 10 U.S.C. 1448 note) is amended--
            (1) by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection 
        (i); and
            (2) by inserting after subsection (g) the following 
        new subsection (h):
    ``(h) Credit Toward Paid-Up Coverage.--Upon payment of the 
total amount of the premiums charged a person under subsection 
(g), the retired pay of a person participating in the Survivor 
Benefit Plan pursuant to an election under this section shall 
be treated, for the purposes of subsection (j) of section 1452 
of title 10, United States Code, as having been reduced under 
such section 1452 for the months in the period for which the 
person's retired pay would have been reduced if the person had 
elected to participate in the Survivor Benefit Plan at the 
first opportunity that was afforded the person to 
participate.''.

SEC. 655. PAID-UP COVERAGE UNDER RETIRED SERVICEMAN'S FAMILY PROTECTION 
                    PLAN.

    (a) Conditions.--Subchapter I of chapter 73 of title 10, 
United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1436 
the following new section:

``Sec. 1436a. Coverage paid up at 30 years and age 70

    ``Effective October 1, 2008, a reduction under this 
subchapter in the retired or retainer pay of a person electing 
an annuity under this subchapter may not be made for any month 
after the later of--
            ``(1) the month that is the 360th month for which 
        that person's retired or retainer pay is reduced 
        pursuant to such an election; and
            ``(2) the month during which that person attains 70 
        years of age.''.
    (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the 
beginning of such subchapter is amended by inserting after the 
item relating to section 1436 the following new item:
``1436a. Coverage paid up at 30 years and age 70.''.

SEC. 656. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR PAYMENT OF ANNUITIES TO CERTAIN 
                    MILITARY SURVIVING SPOUSES.

    (a) Coverage of Surviving Spouses of All ``Gray-Area'' 
Retirees.--Subsection (a)(1)(B) section 644 of the National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (Public Law 105-
85; 111 Stat. 1800; 10 U.S.C. 1448 note) is amended by striking 
``during the period beginning on September 21, 1972, and ending 
on'' and inserting ``before''.
    (b) Permanent Authority for Payment of Annuities.--
Subsection (f) of such section is repealed.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) 
shall apply with respect to annuities payable for months 
beginning after September 30, 1999.

SEC. 657. EFFECTUATION OF INTENDED SBP ANNUITY FOR FORMER SPOUSE WHEN 
                    NOT ELECTED BY REASON OF UNTIMELY DEATH OF RETIREE.

    (a) Cases Not Covered by Existing Authority.--Paragraph (3) 
of section 1450(f) of title 10, United States Code, as in 
effect on the date of the enactment of this Act, shall apply in 
the case of a former spouse of any person referred to in that 
paragraph who--
            (1) incident to a proceeding of divorce, 
        dissolution, or annulment--
                    (A) entered into a written agreement on or 
                after August 21, 1983, to make an election 
                under section 1448(b) of such title to provide 
                an annuity to the former spouse (the agreement 
                thereafter having been incorporated in or 
                ratified or approved by a court order or filed 
                with the court of appropriate jurisdiction in 
                accordance with applicable State law); or
                    (B) was required by a court order dated on 
                or after such date to make such an election for 
                the former spouse; and
            (2) before making the election, died within 21 days 
        after the date of the agreement referred to in 
        paragraph (1)(A) or the court order referred to in 
        paragraph (1)(B), as the case may be.
    (b) Adjusted Time Limit for Request by Former Spouse.--For 
the purposes of paragraph (3)(C) of section 1450(f) of title 
10, United States Code, a court order or filing referred to in 
subsection (a)(1) of this section that is dated before October 
19, 1984, shall be deemed to be dated on the date of the 
enactment of this Act.

SEC. 658. SPECIAL COMPENSATION FOR SEVERELY DISABLED UNIFORMED SERVICES 
                    RETIREES.

    (a) Authority.--(1) Chapter 71 of title 10, United States 
Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new 
section:

``Sec. 1413. Special compensation for certain severely disabled 
                    uniformed services retirees

    ``(a) Authority.--The Secretary concerned shall pay to each 
eligible disabled uniformed services retiree a monthly amount 
determined under subsection (b).
    ``(b) Amount.--The amount to be paid to an eligible 
disabled uniformed services retiree in accordance with 
subsection (a) is the following:
            ``(1) For any month for which the retiree has a 
        qualifying service-connected disability rated as total, 
        $300.
            ``(2) For any month for which the retiree has a 
        qualifying service-connected disability rated as 90 
        percent, $200.
            ``(3) For any month for which the retiree has a 
        qualifying service-connected disability rated as 80 
        percent or 70 percent, $100.
    ``(c) Eligible Members.--An eligible disabled uniformed 
services retiree referred to in subsection (a) is a member of 
the uniformed services in a retired status (other than a member 
who is retired under chapter 61 of this title) who--
            ``(1) completed at least 20 years of service in the 
        uniformed services that are creditable for purposes of 
        computing the amount of retired pay to which the member 
        is entitled; and
            ``(2) has a qualifying service-connected 
        disability.
    ``(d) Qualifying Service-Connected Disability Defined.--In 
this section, the term `qualifying service-connected 
disability' means a service-connected disability that--
            ``(1) was incurred or aggravated in the performance 
        of duty as a member of a uniformed service, as 
        determined by the Secretary concerned; and
            ``(2) is rated as not less than 70 percent 
        disabling--
                    ``(A) by the Secretary concerned as of the 
                date on which the member is retired from the 
                uniformed services; or
                    ``(B) by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs 
                within four years following the date on which 
                the member is retired from the uniformed 
                services.
    ``(e) Status of Payments.--Payments under this section are 
not retired pay.
    ``(f) Source of Funds.--Payments under this section for any 
fiscal year shall be paid out of funds appropriated for pay and 
allowances payable by the Secretary concerned for that fiscal 
year.
    ``(g) Other Definitions.--In this section:
            ``(1) The term `service-connected' has the meaning 
        give that term in section 101 of title 38.
            ``(2) The term `disability rated as total' means--
                    ``(A) a disability that is rated as total 
                under the standard schedule of rating 
                disabilities in use by the Department of 
                Veterans Affairs; or
                    ``(B) a disability for which the scheduled 
                rating is less than total but for which a 
                rating of total is assigned by reason of 
                inability of the disabled person concerned to 
                secure or follow a substantially gainful 
                occupation as a result of service-connected 
                disabilities.
            ``(3) The term `retired pay' includes retainer pay, 
        emergency officers' retirement pay, and naval 
        pension.''.
    (2) The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter 
is amended by adding at the end the following new item:
``1413. Special compensation for certain severely disabled uniformed 
          services retirees.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--Section 1413 of title 10, United 
States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall take effect on 
October 1, 1999, and shall apply to months that begin on or 
after that date. No benefit may be paid to any person by reason 
of that section for any period before that date.

   Subtitle F--Eligibility to Participate in the Thrift Savings Plan

SEC. 661. PARTICIPATION IN THRIFT SAVINGS PLAN.

    (a) Participation Authority.--(1)(A) Chapter 3 of title 37, 
United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the 
following:

``Sec. 211. Participation in Thrift Savings Plan

    ``(a) Definition.--In this section, the term `member' 
means--
            ``(1) a member of the uniformed services serving on 
        active duty; and
            ``(2) a member of the Ready Reserve in any pay 
        status.
    ``(b) Authority.--Any member may participate in the Thrift 
Savings Plan in accordance with section 8440e of title 5.
    ``(c) Rule of Construction Regarding Separation.--For 
purposes of subchapters III and VII of chapter 84 of title 5, 
each of the following actions shall, in the case of a member 
participating in the Thrift Savings Plan in accordance with 
section 8440e of such title, be considered a separation from 
Government employment:
            ``(1) Release of the member from active duty, not 
        followed, before the end of the 31-day period beginning 
        on the day following the effective date of the release, 
        by--
                    ``(A) a resumption of active duty; or
                    ``(B) an appointment to a position covered 
                by chapter 83 or 84 of title 5 or an equivalent 
                retirement system, as identified by the 
                Executive Director (appointed by the Federal 
                Retirement Thrift Investment Board) in 
                regulations.
            ``(2) Transfer of the member to inactive status, or 
        to a retired list pursuant to any provision of title 
        10.''.
    (B) The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter 
is amended by adding at the end the following:
``211. Participation in Thrift Savings Plan.''.
    (2)(A) Subchapter III of chapter 84 of title 5, United 
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

``Sec. 8440e. Members of the uniformed services

    ``(a) For purposes of this section--
            ``(1) the term `member' has the meaning given such 
        term by section 211 of title 37; and
            ``(2) the term `basic pay' means basic pay payable 
        under section 204 of title 37.
    ``(b)(1) Any member eligible to participate in the Thrift 
Savings Plan by virtue of section 211(b) of title 37 may 
contribute to the Thrift Savings Fund.
    ``(2)(A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), an 
election to contribute to the Thrift Savings Fund under this 
section may be made only during a period provided under section 
8432(b), subject to the same conditions as prescribed under 
paragraph (2)(A)-(D) thereof.
    ``(B)(i) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), any individual 
who is a member as of the effective date described in paragraph 
(1) of section 663(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act 
for Fiscal Year 2000 (or, if applicable, paragraph (2) thereof) 
may make the first such election during the 60-day period 
beginning on such effective date.
    ``(ii) An election made under this subparagraph shall take 
effect on the first day of the first applicable pay period 
beginning after the close of the 60-day period referred to in 
clause (i).
    ``(c) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the 
provisions of this subchapter and subchapter VII shall apply 
with respect to members making contributions to the Thrift 
Savings Fund, and such members shall, for purposes of this 
subchapter and subchapter VII, be considered employees within 
the meaning of section 8401(11).
    ``(d)(1)(A) The amount contributed by a member described in 
section 211(a)(1) of title 37 for any pay period out of basic 
pay may not exceed 5 percent of such member's basic pay for 
such pay period.
    ``(B) The amount contributed by a member described in 
section 211(a)(2) of title 37 for any pay period out of any 
compensation received under section 206 of title 37 may not 
exceed 5 percent of such compensation, payable to such member 
for such pay period.
    ``(2) A member making contributions to the Thrift Savings 
Fund out of basic pay, or out of compensation under section 206 
of title 37, may also contribute (by direct transfer to the 
Fund) any part of any special or incentive pay that such member 
receives under chapter 5 of title 37.
    ``(3) Nothing in this section or section 211 of title 37 
shall be considered to waive any dollar limitation under the 
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 which otherwise applies with 
respect to the Thrift Savings Fund.
    ``(e) Except as provided in section 211(d) of title 37, no 
contribution under section 8432(c) of this title may be made 
for the benefit of a member making contributions to the Thrift 
Savings Fund under this section.''.
    (B) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 84 of 
title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding after the 
item relating to section 8440d the following:
``8440e. Members of the uniformed services.''.
    (3)(A) Section 8432b(b)(2)(B) of title 5, United States 
Code, is amended by inserting ``or 8440e'' after ``section 
8432(a)''.
    (B)(i) Section 8351(b) of title 5, United States Code, is 
amended by redesignating paragraph (11) as paragraph (8).
    (ii) Subparagraph (A) of section 8351(b)(8) of such title 5 
(as so redesignated by clause (i)) is amended by striking the 
semicolon and inserting the following: ``, except that the 
reference in section 8432b(b)(2)(B) to employee contributions 
under section 8432(a) shall be considered a reference to 
employee contributions under this subchapter and section 
8440e;''.
    (C) Subsection (c) of section 8432b of such title 5 is 
amended by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as 
subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively, by striking ``(c)'' 
and inserting ``(c)(1)'', and by adding at the end the 
following:
    ``(2) An employee to whom this section applies is entitled 
to have contributed to the Thrift Savings Fund on such 
employee's behalf an amount equal to--
            ``(A) the total contributions to which that 
        individual would have been entitled under section 
        8432(c)(2), based on the amounts contributed by such 
        individual under section 8440e (other than under 
        subsection (d)(2) thereof) with respect to the period 
        referred to in subsection (b)(2)(B), if those amounts 
        had been contributed by such individual under section 
        8432(a); reduced by
            ``(B) any contributions actually made on such 
        employee's behalf under section 8432(c)(2) (including 
        pursuant to an agreement under section 211(d) of title 
        37) with respect to the period referred to in 
        subsection (b)(2)(B).''.
    (4) Subsections (g)(1) and (h)(3) of section 8433 of title 
5, United States Code, are each amended by striking ``under 
section 8432(a) of this title''.
    (5) Section 8439(a) of title 5, United States Code, is 
amended--
            (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``under section 
        8432(c)(1) of this title'' and ``under section 8351 of 
        this title'';
            (B) in paragraph (2)(A)(i), by striking all after 
        ``individual'' and inserting a semicolon; and
            (C) in paragraph (2)(A)(ii), by striking all after 
        ``individual'' and inserting ``; and''.
    (6) Section 8473 of title 5, United States Code, is 
amended--
            (A) in subsection (a), by striking ``14 members'' 
        and inserting ``15 members''; and
            (B) in subsection (b)--
                    (i) by striking ``14 members'' and 
                inserting ``15 members'';
                    (ii) by striking ``and'' at the end of 
                paragraph (8);
                    (iii) by striking the period at the end of 
                paragraph (9) and inserting ``; and''; and
                    (iv) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(10) 1 shall be appointed to represent 
        participants (under section 8440e) who are members of 
        the uniformed services.''.
    (b) Regulations.--Not later than the date on which 
qualifying offsetting legislation (as defined in section 
663(b)) is enacted or 180 days after the date of the enactment 
of this Act, whichever is later, the Executive Director 
(appointed by the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board) 
shall issue regulations to implement the amendments made by 
this subtitle.

SEC. 662. SPECIAL RETENTION INITIATIVE.

    Section 211 of title 37, United States Code, as added by 
section 661, is amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(d) Agency Contributions for Retention in Critical 
Specialties.--(1) The Secretary concerned may enter into an 
agreement with a member to make contributions to the Thrift 
Savings Fund for the benefit of the member if the member--
            ``(A) is in a specialty designated by the Secretary 
        as critical to meet requirements (whether such 
        specialty is designated as critical to meet wartime or 
        peacetime requirements); and
            ``(B) commits in such agreement to continue to 
        serve on active duty in that specialty for a period of 
        6 years.
    ``(2) Under any agreement entered into with a member under 
paragraph (1), the Secretary shall make contributions to the 
Fund for the benefit of the member for each pay period of the 
6-year period of the agreement for which the member makes a 
contribution to the Fund under section 8440e of title 5 (other 
than under subsection (d)(2) thereof). Paragraph (2) of section 
8432(c) of title 5 applies to the Secretary's obligation to 
make contributions under this paragraph, except that the 
reference in such paragraph (2) to contributions under 
paragraph (1) of such section 8432(c) does not apply.''.

SEC. 663. EFFECTIVE DATE.

    (a) Applicability.--(1) Except as provided in paragraph 
(2), the authority of members to participate in the Thrift 
Savings Plan under section 211 of title 37, United States Code 
(as amended by this subtitle) shall take effect on the date on 
which qualifying offsetting legislation (as defined in 
subsection (b)) is enacted or 1 year after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, whichever is later. As used in the 
preceding sentence, the term ``member'' has the meaning given 
such term by section 211 of such title 37 (as so amended).
    (2)(A) The Secretary of Defense may postpone the authority 
of members of the Ready Reserve to so participate in the Thrift 
Savings Plan until 180 days after the date that would otherwise 
apply under paragraph (1) if the Secretary, after consultation 
with the Executive Director (appointed by the Federal 
Retirement Thrift Investment Board), determines that permitting 
such members to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan 
beginning on the date that would otherwise apply under 
paragraph (1) would place an excessive burden on the 
administrative capacity of the Board to accommodate 
participants in the Thrift Savings Plan.
    (B) The Secretary shall notify the congressional defense 
committees, the Committee on Government Reform of the House of 
Representatives, and the Committee on Governmental Affairs of 
the Senate of any determination made under subparagraph (A).
    (b) Effectiveness Contingent on Offsetting Legislation.--
(1) The amendments made by this subtitle shall be effective 
only if--
            (A) the President, in the budget of the President 
        for fiscal year 2001, proposes legislation which, if 
        enacted, would be qualifying offsetting legislation; 
        and
            (B) there is enacted during the second session of 
        the 106th Congress qualifying offsetting legislation.
The preceding sentence shall not apply with respect to the 
amendment made by section 661(a)(3)(B)(i).
    (2) For purposes of this subtitle:
            (A) The term ``qualifying offsetting legislation'' 
        means legislation (other than an appropriations Act) 
        that includes provisions that--
                    (i) offset fully the decreased revenues for 
                each of fiscal years 2000 through 2009 to be 
                made by reason of the amendments made by this 
                subtitle;
                    (ii) expressly state that they are enacted 
                for the purpose of the offset described in 
                clause (i); and
                    (iii) are included in full on the PayGo 
                scorecard.
            (B) The term ``PayGo scorecard'' means the 
        estimates that are made with respect to fiscal years 
        through fiscal year 2009 by the Director of the 
        Congressional Budget Office and the Director of the 
        Office of Management and Budget under section 252(d) of 
        the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act 
        of 1985.

                       Subtitle G--Other Matters

SEC. 671. PAYMENT FOR UNUSED LEAVE IN CONJUNCTION WITH A REENLISTMENT.

    Section 501 of title 37, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a)(1), by inserting ``, 
        termination of an enlistment in conjunction with the 
        commencement of a successive enlistment (without regard 
        to the date of the expiration of the term of the 
        enlistment being terminated),'' after ``honorable 
        conditions''; and
            (2) in subsection (b)(2), by striking ``, or 
        entering into an enlistment,''.

SEC. 672. CLARIFICATION OF PER DIEM ELIGIBILITY FOR MILITARY 
                    TECHNICIANS (DUAL STATUS) SERVING ON ACTIVE DUTY 
                    WITHOUT PAY OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES.

    (a) Authority To Provide Per Diem Allowance.--Section 
1002(b) of title 37, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) by inserting ``(1)'' after ``(b)''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following new 
        paragraph:
    ``(2) If a military technician (dual status), as described 
in section 10216 of title 10, is performing active duty without 
pay while on leave from technician employment, as authorized by 
section 6323(d) of title 5, the Secretary concerned may 
authorize the payment of a per diem allowance to the military 
technician in lieu of commutation for subsistence and quarters 
under paragraph (1).''.
    (b) Types of Overseas Operations.--Section 6323(d)(1) of 
title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking 
``noncombat''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) 
shall be effective as of February 10, 1996, as if included in 
section 1039 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 1996 (Public Law 104-106; 110 Stat. 432).

SEC. 673. ANNUAL REPORT ON EFFECTS OF INITIATIVES ON RECRUITMENT AND 
                    RETENTION.

    (a) Report Required.--(1) Chapter 19 of title 37, United 
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new 
section:

``Sec. 1015. Annual report on effects of recruitment and retention 
                    initiatives

    ``Not later than December 1 of each year, the Secretary of 
Defense shall submit to Congress a report that sets forth the 
Secretary's assessment of the effects that the improvements to 
compensation and other personnel benefits made by title VI of 
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 are 
having on the recruitment of persons to join the armed forces 
and the retention of members of the armed forces.''.
    (2) The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter 
is amended by adding at the end the following new item:
``1015. Annual report on effects of recruitment and retention 
          initiatives.''.
    (b) First Report.--The first report under section 1015 of 
title 37, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall 
be submitted not later than December 1, 2000.

SEC. 674. OVERSEAS SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM.

    (a) Program and Benefits.--Subsection (a) of section 1060a 
of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking 
``Authority.--The Secretary of Defense may carry out a program 
to provide special supplemental food benefits'' and inserting 
``Program Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall carry out a 
program to provide supplemental foods and nutrition 
education''.
    (b) Funding Source.--Subsection (b) of such section is 
amended to read as follows:
    ``(b) Funding Mechanism.--The Secretary of Defense shall 
use funds available for the Department of Defense to carry out 
the program under subsection (a).''.
    (c) Program Administration.--Subsection (c) of such section 
is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1)(A), by adding at the end the 
        following new sentence: ``In determining eligibility 
        for benefits, a person already certified for 
        participation in the special supplemental nutrition 
        program for women, infants, and children under such 
        section 17 shall be considered eligible for the 
        duration of the certification period under that special 
        supplemental nutrition program.'';
            (2) by striking paragraph (1)(B) and inserting the 
        following:
    ``(B) In determining eligibility for families of 
individuals participating in the program under this section, 
the Secretary of Defense shall, to the extent practicable, use 
the criterion described in subparagraph (A), including 
nutritional risk standards. The Secretary shall also consider 
the value of housing in kind provided to the individual when 
determining program eligibility.'';
            (3) in paragraph (2), by adding before the period 
        at the end the following: ``, particularly with respect 
        to nutrition education''; and
            (4) by adding at the end the following new 
        paragraph:
    ``(3) The Secretary of Agriculture shall provide technical 
assistance to the Secretary of Defense, if so requested by the 
Secretary of Defense, for the purpose of carrying out the 
program under subsection (a).''.
    (d) Definitions.--Subsection (f) of such section is amended 
by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
            ``(4) The terms `nutrition education' and 
        `supplemental foods' have the meanings given the terms 
        in section 17(b) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 
        U.S.C. 1786(b)).''.
    (e) Conforming Amendment.--Section 17 of the Child 
Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786) is amended by adding at 
the end the following new subsection:
    ``(q) The Secretary of Agriculture shall provide technical 
assistance to the Secretary of Defense, if so requested by the 
Secretary of Defense, for the purpose of carrying out the 
overseas special supplemental food program established under 
section 1060a(a) of title 10, United States Code.''.

SEC. 675. TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR MEMBERS DEPLOYED IN A CONTINGENCY 
                    OPERATION.

    Section 2007(a) of title 10, United States Code, is 
amended--
            (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and'';
            (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the 
        end and inserting ``; and''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following new 
        paragraph:
            ``(4) in the case of a member serving in a 
        contingency operation or similar operational mission 
        (other than for training) designated by the Secretary 
        concerned, all of the charges may be paid.''.

SEC. 676. ADMINISTRATION OF SELECTED RESERVE EDUCATION LOAN REPAYMENT 
                    PROGRAM FOR COAST GUARD RESERVE.

    Section 16301 of title 10, United States Code, is amended 
by adding at the end the following new subsection:
    ``(g) The Secretary of Transportation may repay loans 
described in subsection (a)(1) and otherwise administer this 
section in the case of members of the Selected Reserve of the 
Coast Guard Reserve when the Coast Guard is not operating as a 
service in the Navy.''.

SEC. 677. SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING TREATMENT UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE 
                    CODE OF MEMBERS RECEIVING HOSTILE FIRE OR IMMINENT 
                    DANGER SPECIAL PAY DURING CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS.

    It is the sense of Congress that a member of the Armed 
Forces who is receiving special pay under section 310 of title 
37, United States Code, while assigned to duty in support of a 
contingency operation should be treated under the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 in the same manner as a member of the 
Armed Forces serving in a combat zone (as defined in section 
112 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986).

                   TITLE VII--HEALTH CARE PROVISIONS

                    Subtitle A--Health Care Services

Sec. 701. Pharmacy benefits program.
Sec. 702. Provision of chiropractic health care.
Sec. 703. Provision of domiciliary and custodial care for certain 
          CHAMPUS beneficiaries.
Sec. 704. Enhancement of dental benefits for retirees.
Sec. 705. Medical and dental care for certain members incurring injuries 
          on inactive-duty training.
Sec. 706. Health care at former uniformed services treatment facilities 
          for active duty members stationed at certain remote locations.
Sec. 707. Open enrollment demonstration program.

                       Subtitle B--TRICARE Program

Sec. 711. Expansion and revision of authority for dental programs for 
          dependents and reserves.
Sec. 712. Improvement of access to health care under the TRICARE 
          program.
Sec. 713. Improvements to claims processing under the TRICARE program.
Sec. 714. Authority to waive certain TRICARE deductibles.
Sec. 715. TRICARE beneficiary counseling and assistance coordinators.
Sec. 716. Improvement of TRICARE management; improvements to third-party 
          payer collection program.
Sec. 717. Comparative report on health care coverage under the TRICARE 
          program.

                        Subtitle C--Other Matters

Sec. 721. Forensic pathology investigations by Armed Forces Medical 
          Examiner.
Sec. 722. Best value contracting.
Sec. 723. Health care quality information and technology enhancement.
Sec. 724. Joint telemedicine and telepharmacy demonstration projects by 
          the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs.
Sec. 725. Program-year stability in health care benefits.
Sec. 726. Study on joint operations for the Defense Health Program.
Sec. 727. Trauma training center.
Sec. 728. Sense of Congress regarding automatic enrollment of medicare-
          eligible beneficiaries in the TRICARE Senior Prime 
          demonstration project.

                    Subtitle A--Health Care Services

SEC. 701. PHARMACY BENEFITS PROGRAM.

    (a) In General.--(1) Chapter 55 of title 10, United States 
Code, is amended by inserting after section 1074f the following 
new section:

``Sec. 1074g. Pharmacy benefits program

    ``(a) Pharmacy Benefits.--(1) The Secretary of Defense, 
after consulting with the other administering Secretaries, 
shall establish an effective, efficient, integrated pharmacy 
benefits program under this chapter (hereinafter in this 
section referred to as the `pharmacy benefits program').
    ``(2)(A) The pharmacy benefits program shall include a 
uniform formulary of pharmaceutical agents, which shall assure 
the availability of pharmaceutical agents in the complete range 
of therapeutic classes. The selection for inclusion on the 
uniform formulary of particular pharmaceutical agents in each 
therapeutic class shall be based on the relative clinical and 
cost effectiveness of the agents in such class.
    ``(B) In considering the relative clinical effectiveness of 
agents under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall presume 
inclusion in a therapeutic class of a pharmaceutical agent, 
unless the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee established 
under subsection (b) finds that a pharmaceutical agent does not 
have a significant, clinically meaningful therapeutic advantage 
in terms of safety, effectiveness, or clinical outcome over the 
other drugs included on the uniform formulary.
    ``(C) In considering the relative cost effectiveness of 
agents under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall rely on the 
evaluation by the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee of the 
costs of agents in a therapeutic class in relation to the 
safety, effectiveness, and clinical outcomes of such agents.
    ``(D) The Secretary shall establish procedures for the 
selection of particular pharmaceutical agents for the uniform 
formulary. Such procedures shall be established so as best to 
accomplish, in the judgment of the Secretary, the objectives 
set forth in paragraph (1). No pharmaceutical agent may be 
excluded from the uniform formulary except upon the 
recommendation of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee. The 
Secretary shall begin to implement the uniform formulary not 
later than October 1, 2000.
    ``(E) Pharmaceutical agents included on the uniform 
formulary shall be available to eligible covered beneficiaries 
through--
            ``(i) facilities of the uniformed services, 
        consistent with the scope of health care services 
        offered in such facilities;
            ``(ii) retail pharmacies designated or eligible 
        under the TRICARE program or the Civilian Health and 
        Medical Program of the Uniformed Services to provide 
        pharmaceutical agents to covered beneficiaries; or
            ``(iii) the national mail-order pharmacy program.
    ``(3) The pharmacy benefits program shall assure the 
availability of clinically appropriate pharmaceutical agents to 
members of the armed forces, including, where appropriate, 
agents not included on the uniform formulary described in 
paragraph (2).
    ``(4) The pharmacy benefits program may provide that prior 
authorization be required for certain pharmaceutical agents to 
assure that the use of such agents is clinically appropriate.
    ``(5) The pharmacy benefits program shall assure the 
availability to eligible covered beneficiaries of 
pharmaceutical agents not included on the uniform formulary. 
Such pharmaceutical agents shall be available through at least 
one of the means described in paragraph (2)(E) under terms and 
conditions that may include cost sharing by the eligible 
covered beneficiary in addition to any such cost sharing 
applicable to agents on the uniform formulary.
    ``(6) The Secretary, as part of the regulations established 
under subsection (g), may establish cost sharing requirements 
(which may be established as a percentage or fixed dollar 
amount) under the pharmacy benefits program for generic, 
formulary, and nonformulary agents. For nonformulary agents, 
cost sharing shall be consistent with common industry practice 
and not in excess of amounts generally comparable to 20 percent 
for beneficiaries covered by section 1079 of this title or 25 
percent for beneficiaries covered by section 1086 of this 
title.
    ``(7) The Secretary shall establish procedures for eligible 
covered beneficiaries to receive pharmaceutical agents not 
included on the uniform formulary, but, considered to be 
clinically necessary. Such procedures shall include peer review 
procedures under which the Secretary may determine that there 
is a clinical justification for the use of a pharmaceutical 
agent that is not on the uniform formulary, in which case the 
pharmaceutical agent shall be provided under the same terms and 
conditions as an agent on the uniform formulary. Such 
procedures shall also include an expeditious appeals process 
for an eligible covered beneficiary, or a network or uniformed 
provider on behalf of the beneficiary, to establish clinical 
justification for the use of a pharmaceutical agent that is not 
on the uniform formulary.
    ``(8) In carrying out this subsection, the Secretary shall 
ensure that an eligible covered beneficiary may continue to 
receive coverage for any maintenance pharmaceutical that is not 
on the uniform formulary and that was prescribed for the 
beneficiary before the date of the enactment of this section 
and stabilized the medical condition of the beneficiary.
    ``(b) Establishment of Committee.--(1) The Secretary of 
Defense shall, in consultation with the Secretaries of the 
military departments, establish a Pharmacy and Therapeutics 
Committee for the purpose of developing the uniform formulary 
of pharmaceutical agents required by subsection (a), reviewing 
such formulary on a periodic basis, and making additional 
recommendations regarding the formulary as the committee 
determines necessary and appropriate. The committee shall 
include representatives of pharmacies of the uniformed services 
facilities, contractors responsible for the TRICARE retail 
pharmacy program, contractors responsible for the national 
mail-order pharmacy program, providers in facilities of the 
uniformed services, and TRICARE network providers. Committee 
members shall have expertise in treating the medical needs of 
the populations served through such entities and in the range 
of pharmaceutical and biological medicines available for 
treating such populations. The committee shall function under 
procedures established by the Secretary under the regulations 
required by subsection (g).
    ``(2) Not later than 90 days after the establishment of the 
Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee by the Secretary, the 
committee shall convene to design a proposed uniform formulary 
for submission to the Secretary. After such 90-day period, the 
committee shall meet at least quarterly and shall, during 
meetings, consider for inclusion on the uniform formulary under 
the standards established in subsection (a) any drugs newly 
approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
    ``(c) Advisory Panel.--(1) Concurrent with the 
establishment of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee under 
subsection (b), the Secretary shall establish a Uniform 
Formulary Beneficiary Advisory Panel to review and comment on 
the development of the uniform formulary. The Secretary shall 
consider the comments of the panel before implementing the 
uniform formulary or implementing changes to the uniform 
formulary.
    ``(2) The Secretary shall determine the size and membership 
of the panel established under paragraph (1), which shall 
include members that represent nongovernmental organizations 
and associations that represent the views and interests of a 
large number of eligible covered beneficiaries.
    ``(d) Procedures.--(1) In the operation of the pharmacy 
benefits program under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense 
shall assure through management and new contractual 
arrangements that financial resources are aligned such that the 
cost of prescriptions is borne by the organization that is 
financially responsible for the health care of the eligible 
covered beneficiary.
    ``(2) Not later than 6 months after the date of the 
enactment of this section, the Secretary shall utilize a 
modification to the bid price adjustment methodology in the 
current managed care support contracts to ensure equitable and 
timely reimbursement to the TRICARE managed care support 
contractors for pharmaceutical products delivered in the 
nonmilitary environments. The methodology shall take into 
account the ``at-risk'' nature of the contracts as well as 
managed care support contractor pharmacy costs attributable to 
changes to pharmacy service or formulary management at military 
medical treatment facilities, and other military activities and 
policies that affect costs of pharmacy benefits provided 
through the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the 
Uniformed Services. The methodology shall also account for 
military treatment facility costs attributable to the delivery 
of pharmaceutical products in the military facility environment 
which were prescribed by a network provider.
    ``(e) Pharmacy Data Transaction Service.--Not later than 
April 1, 2000, the Secretary of Defense shall implement the use 
of the Pharmacy Data Transaction Service in all fixed 
facilities of the uniformed services under the jurisdiction of 
the Secretary, the TRICARE retail pharmacy program, and the 
national mail-order pharmacy program.
    ``(f) Definitions.--As used in this section--
            ``(1) the term `eligible covered beneficiary' means 
        a covered beneficiary for whom eligibility to receive 
        pharmacy benefits through the means described in 
        subsection (a)(2)(E) is established under this chapter 
        or another provision of law; and
            ``(2) the term `pharmaceutical agent' means drugs, 
        biological products, and medical devices under the 
        regulatory authority of the Food and Drug 
        Administration.
    ``(g) Regulations.--The Secretary of Defense shall, after 
consultation with the other administering Secretaries, 
promulgate regulations to carry out this section.''.
    (2) The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter 
is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 
1074f the following new item:
``1074g. Pharmacy benefits program.''.
    (b) Deadline for Establishment of Committee.--Not later 
than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the 
Secretary shall establish the Pharmacy and Therapeutics 
Committee required by section 1074g(b) of title 10, United 
States Code.
    (c) Reports Required.--Not later than April 1 and October 1 
of fiscal years 2000 and 2001, the Secretary of Defense shall 
submit to Congress a report on--
            (1) implementation of the uniform formulary 
        required under subsection (a) of section 1074g of title 
        10, United States Code (as added by subsection (a));
            (2) the results of a confidential survey conducted 
        by the Secretary of prescribers for military medical 
        treatment facilities and TRICARE contractors to 
        determine--
                    (A) during the most recent fiscal year, how 
                often prescribers attempted to prescribe non-
                formulary or non-preferred prescription drugs, 
                how often such prescribers were able to do so, 
                and whether covered beneficiaries were able to 
                fill such prescriptions without undue delay;
                    (B) the understanding by prescribers of the 
                reasons that military medical treatment 
                facilities or civilian contractors preferred 
                certain pharmaceuticals to others; and
                    (C) the impact of any restrictions on 
                access to non-formulary prescriptions on the 
                clinical decisions of the prescribers and the 
                aggregate cost, quality, and accessibility of 
                health care provided to covered beneficiaries;
            (3) the operation of the Pharmacy Data Transaction 
        Service required by subsection (e) of such section 
        1074g; and
            (4) any other actions taken by the Secretary to 
        improve management of the pharmacy benefits program 
        under such section.
    (d) Study for Design of Pharmacy Benefit for Certain 
Covered Beneficiaries.--(1) Not later than April 15, 2001, the 
Secretary of Defense shall prepare and submit to Congress--
            (A) a study on a design for a comprehensive 
        pharmacy benefit for covered beneficiaries under 
        chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code, who are 
        entitled to benefits under part A, and enrolled under 
        part B, of title XVIII of the Social Security Act; and
            (B) an estimate of the costs of implementing and 
        operating such design.
    (2) The design described in paragraph (1)(A) shall 
incorporate the elements of the pharmacy benefits program 
required to be established under section 1074g of title 10, 
United States Code (as added by subsection (a)).

SEC. 702. PROVISION OF CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH CARE.

    (a) In General.--Section 731 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995 (Public Law 103-337; 10 
U.S.C. 1092 note) is amended--
            (1) in the heading, by striking ``DEMONSTRATION 
        PROGRAM'';
            (2) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the 
        following new paragraph:
    ``(4) During fiscal year 2000, the Secretary shall continue 
to furnish the same chiropractic care in the military medical 
treatment facilities designated pursuant to paragraph (2)(A) as 
the chiropractic care furnished during the demonstration 
program.'';
            (3) in subsection (c)--
                    (A) in paragraph (3), by striking 
                ``Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and 
                the Committee on National Security of the House 
                of Representatives'' and inserting ``Committees 
                on Armed Services of the Senate and the House 
                of Representatives''; and
                    (B) in paragraph (5), by striking ``May 1, 
                2000'' and inserting ``January 31, 2000'';
            (4) in subsection (d)--
                    (A) in paragraph (3)--
                            (i) by striking ``; and'' at the 
                        end of subparagraph (C) and inserting a 
                        semicolon;
                            (ii) by striking the period at the 
                        end of subparagraph (D) and inserting 
                        ``; and''; and
                            (iii) by adding at the end the 
                        following new subparagraph:
            ``(E) if the Secretary submits an implementation 
        plan pursuant to subsection (e), the preparation of 
        such plan.''; and
                    (B) by adding at the end the following new 
                paragraph:
    ``(5) The Secretary shall--
            ``(A) make full use of the oversight advisory 
        committee in preparing--
                    ``(i) the final report on the demonstration 
                program conducted under this section; and
                    ``(ii) the implementation plan described in 
                subsection (e); and
            ``(B) provide opportunities for members of the 
        committee to provide views as part of such final report 
        and plan.'';
    (5) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f); and
    (6) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new 
subsection:
    ``(e) Implementation Plan.--If the Secretary of Defense 
recommends in the final report submitted under subsection (c) 
that chiropractic health care services should be offered in 
medical care facilities of the Armed Forces or as a health care 
service covered under the TRICARE program, the Secretary shall, 
not later than March 31, 2000, submit to the Committees on 
Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate 
an implementation plan for the full integration of chiropractic 
health care services into the military health care system of 
the Department of Defense, including the TRICARE program. Such 
implementation plan shall include--
            ``(1) a detailed analysis of the projected costs of 
        fully integrating chiropractic health care services 
        into the military health care system;
            ``(2) the proposed scope of practice for 
        chiropractors who would provide services to covered 
        beneficiaries under chapter 55 of title 10, United 
        States Code;
            ``(3) the proposed military medical treatment 
        facilities at which such services would be provided;
            ``(4) the military readiness requirements for 
        chiropractors who would provide services to such 
        covered beneficiaries; and
            ``(5) any other relevant factors that the Secretary 
        considers appropriate.''.
    (b) Conforming Amendment.--The item relating to section 731 
in the table of contents at the beginning of such Act is 
amended to read as follows:
``731. Chiropractic health care.''.

SEC. 703. PROVISION OF DOMICILIARY AND CUSTODIAL CARE FOR CERTAIN 
                    CHAMPUS BENEFICIARIES.

    (a) Continuation of Care.--(1) The Secretary of Defense 
may, in any case in which the Secretary makes the determination 
described in paragraph (2), continue to provide payment under 
the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed 
Services (as defined in section 1072 of title 10, United States 
Code), for domiciliary or custodial care services provided to 
an eligible beneficiary that would otherwise be excluded from 
coverage under regulations implementing section 1077(b)(1) of 
such title.
    (2) A determination under this paragraph is a determination 
that discontinuation of payment for domiciliary or custodial 
care services or transition to provision of care under the 
individual case management program authorized by section 
1079(a)(17) of such title would be--
            (A) inadequate to meet the needs of the eligible 
        beneficiary; and
            (B) unjust to such beneficiary.
    (3) As used in this section, the term ``eligible 
beneficiary'' means a covered beneficiary (as that term is 
defined in section 1072 of title 10, United States Code) who, 
before the effective date of final regulations to implement the 
individual case management program authorized by section 
1079(a)(17) of such title, were provided domiciliary or 
custodial care services for which the Secretary provided 
payment.
    (b) Prohibition on Establishment of Limited Transition 
Period.--The Secretary of Defense shall not place a time limit 
on the period during which the custodial care exclusions of the 
Department of Defense may be waived as part of the case 
management program of the Department.
    (c) Survey of Case Management and Custodial Care 
Policies.--The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a survey of 
federally funded and State funded programs for the medical care 
and management of persons whose care is considered to be 
custodial in nature. The survey shall examine, but shall not be 
limited to--
            (1) a comparison of the case management program of 
        the Department of Defense with similar Federal and 
        State programs; and
            (2) a comparison between the case management 
        program of the Department of Defense and the case 
        management and custodial care coverage offered by at 
        least 10 of the most subscribed private health 
        insurance plans in the Federal Employees Health 
        Benefits Program (at least 5 of which shall be managed 
        care organizations), as determined in consultation with 
        the Office of Personnel Management.
    (d) Report on Survey of Case Management and Custodial Care 
Policies.--Not later than March 31, 2000, the Secretary shall 
submit a report on the survey required by subsection (c) to 
Congress. The Secretary shall include in the report any 
recommendations for legislative changes that the Secretary 
determines necessary to facilitate the case management of the 
Department of Defense, and a plan for any regulatory changes 
determined necessary by the Secretary. Such plan shall include 
any regulatory provisions that the Secretary determines 
necessary to address equitably the unique needs of the family 
members of active duty military personnel and to ensure the 
full integration of the case management program of the 
Department of Defense with other available family support 
services activities.

SEC. 704. ENHANCEMENT OF DENTAL BENEFITS FOR RETIREES.

    Subsection (d) of section 1076c of title 10, United States 
Code, is amended to read as follows:
    ``(d) Benefits Available Under the Plan.--The dental 
insurance plan established under subsection (a) shall provide 
benefits for dental care and treatment which may be comparable 
to the benefits authorized under section 1076a of this title 
for plans established under that section and shall include 
diagnostic services, preventative services, endodontics and 
other basic restorative services, surgical services, and 
emergency services.''.

SEC. 705. MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE FOR CERTAIN MEMBERS INCURRING 
                    INJURIES ON INACTIVE-DUTY TRAINING.

    (a) Order to Active Duty Authorized.--(1) Chapter 1209 of 
title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end 
the following:

``Sec. 12322. Active duty for health care

    ``A member of a uniformed service described in paragraph 
(1)(B) or (2)(B) of section 1074a(a) of this title may be 
ordered to active duty, and a member of a uniformed service 
described in paragraph (1)(A) or (2)(A) of such section may be 
continued on active duty, for a period of more than 30 days 
while the member is being treated for (or recovering from) an 
injury, illness, or disease incurred or aggravated in the line 
of duty as described in any of such paragraphs.''.
    (2) The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter 
is amended by adding at the end the following:
``12322. Active duty for health care.''.
    (b) Medical and Dental Care for Members.--Subsection (e) of 
section 1074a of such title is amended to read as follows:
    ``(e)(1) A member of a uniformed service on active duty for 
health care or recuperation reasons, as described in paragraph 
(2), is entitled to medical and dental care on the same basis 
and to the same extent as members covered by section 1074(a) of 
this title while the member remains on active duty.
    ``(2) Paragraph (1) applies to a member described in 
paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a) who, while being treated 
for (or recovering from) an injury, illness, or disease 
incurred or aggravated in the line of duty, is continued on 
active duty pursuant to a modification or extension of orders, 
or is ordered to active duty, so as to result in active duty 
for a period of more than 30 days.''.
    (c) Medical and Dental Care for Dependents.--Subparagraph 
(D) of section 1076(a)(2) of such title is amended to read as 
follows:
            ``(D) A member on active duty who is entitled to 
        benefits under subsection (e) of section 1074a of this 
        title by reason of paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of 
        subsection (a) of such section.''.

SEC. 706. HEALTH CARE AT FORMER UNIFORMED SERVICES TREATMENT FACILITIES 
                    FOR ACTIVE DUTY MEMBERS STATIONED AT CERTAIN REMOTE 
                    LOCATIONS.

    (a) Authority.--Health care may be furnished by a 
designated provider pursuant to any contract entered into by 
the designated provider under section 722(b) of the National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997 (Public Law 104-
201; 10 U.S.C. 1073 note) to eligible members who reside within 
the service area of the designated provider.
    (b) Eligibility.--A member of the Armed Forces is eligible 
for health care under subsection (a) if the member is a member 
described in section 731(c) of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (Public Law 105-85; 111 
Stat. 1811; 10 U.S.C. 1074 note).
    (c) Applicable Policies.--In furnishing health care to an 
eligible member under subsection (a), a designated provider 
shall adhere to the Department of Defense policies applicable 
to the furnishing of care under the TRICARE Prime Remote 
program, including coordinating with uniformed services medical 
authorities for hospitalizations and all referrals for 
specialty care.
    (d) Reimbursement Rates.--The Secretary of Defense, in 
consultation with the designated providers, shall prescribe 
reimbursement rates for care furnished to eligible members 
under subsection (a). The rates prescribed for health care may 
not exceed the amounts allowable under the TRICARE Standard 
plan for the same care.

SEC. 707. OPEN ENROLLMENT DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM.

    Section 724 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 1997 (Public Law 104-201; 10 U.S.C. 1073 note) is 
amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(g) Open Enrollment Demonstration Program.--(1) The 
Secretary of Defense shall conduct a demonstration program 
under which covered beneficiaries shall be permitted to enroll 
at any time in a managed care plan offered by a designated 
provider consistent with the enrollment requirements for the 
TRICARE Prime option under the TRICARE program, but without 
regard to the limitation in subsection (b). The demonstration 
program under this subsection shall cover designated providers, 
selected by the Secretary of Defense, and the service areas of 
the designated providers.
    ``(2) The demonstration program carried out under this 
section shall commence on October 1, 1999, and end on September 
30, 2001.
    ``(3) Not later than March 15, 2001, the Secretary of 
Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the 
Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the 
demonstration program carried out under this subsection. The 
report shall include, at a minimum, an evaluation of the 
benefits of the open enrollment opportunity to covered 
beneficiaries and a recommendation on whether to authorize open 
enrollments in the managed care plans of designated providers 
permanently.''.

                      Subtitle B--TRICARE Program

SEC. 711. EXPANSION AND REVISION OF AUTHORITY FOR DENTAL PROGRAMS FOR 
                    DEPENDENTS AND RESERVES.

    (a) Authority.--Chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code, 
is amended by striking sections 1076a and 1076b and inserting 
the following:

``Sec. 1076a. TRICARE dental program

    ``(a) Establishment of Dental Plans.--The Secretary of 
Defense may establish, and in the case of the dental plan 
described in paragraph (1) shall establish, the following 
voluntary enrollment dental plans:
            ``(1) Plan for selected reserve and individual 
        ready reserve.--A dental insurance plan for members of 
        the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve and for 
        members of the Individual Ready Reserve described in 
        subsection 10144(b) of this title.
            ``(2) Plan for other reserves.--A dental insurance 
        plan for members of the Individual Ready Reserve not 
        eligible to enroll in the plan established under 
        paragraph (1).
            ``(3) Plan for active duty dependents.--Dental 
        benefits plans for eligible dependents of members of 
        the uniformed services who are on active duty for a 
        period of more than 30 days.
            ``(4) Plan for ready reserve dependents.--A dental 
        benefits plan for eligible dependents of members of the 
        Ready Reserve of the reserve components who are not on 
        active duty for more than 30 days.
    ``(b) Administration of Plans.--The plans established under 
this section shall be administered under regulations prescribed 
by the Secretary of Defense in consultation with the other 
administering Secretaries.
    ``(c) Care Available Under Plans.--Dental plans established 
under subsection (a) may provide for the following dental care:
            ``(1) Diagnostic, oral examination, and preventive 
        services and palliative emergency care.
            ``(2) Basic restorative services of amalgam and 
        composite restorations, stainless steel crowns for 
        primary teeth, and dental appliance repairs.
            ``(3) Orthodontic services, crowns, gold fillings, 
        bridges, complete or partial dentures, and such other 
        services as the Secretary of Defense considers to be 
        appropriate.
    ``(d) Premiums.--
            ``(1) Premium Sharing Plans.--(A) The dental 
        insurance plan established under subsection (a)(1) and 
        the dental benefits plans established under subsection 
        (a)(3) are premium sharing plans.
            ``(B) Members enrolled in a premium sharing plan 
        for themselves or for their dependents shall be 
        required to pay a share of the premium charged for the 
        benefits provided under the plan. The member's share of 
        the premium charge may not exceed $20 per month for the 
        enrollment.
            ``(C) Effective as of January 1 of each year, the 
        amount of the premium required under subparagraph (A) 
        shall be increased by the percent equal to the lesser 
        of--
                    ``(i) the percent by which the rates of 
                basic pay of members of the uniformed services 
                are increased on such date; or
                    ``(ii) the sum of one-half percent and the 
                percent computed under section 5303(a) of title 
                5 for the increase in rates of basic pay for 
                statutory pay systems for pay periods beginning 
                on or after such date.
            ``(D) The Secretary of Defense may reduce the 
        monthly premium required to be paid under paragraph (1) 
        in the case of enlisted members in pay grade E-1, E-2, 
        E-3, or E-4 if the Secretary determines that such a 
        reduction is appropriate to assist such members to 
        participate in a dental plan referred to in 
        subparagraph (A).
            ``(2) Full premium plans.--(A) The dental insurance 
        plan established under subsection (a)(2) and the dental 
        benefits plan established under subsection (a)(4) are 
        full premium plans.
            ``(B) Members enrolled in a full premium plan for 
        themselves or for their dependents shall be required to 
        pay the entire premium charged for the benefits 
        provided under the plan.
            ``(3) Payment procedures.--A member's share of the 
        premium for a plan established under subsection (a) may 
        be paid by deductions from the basic pay of the member 
        and from compensation paid under section 206 of title 
        37, as the case may be. The regulations prescribed 
        under subsection (b) shall specify the procedures for 
        payment of the premiums by enrollees who do not receive 
        such pay.
    ``(e) Copayments Under Premium Sharing Plans.--A member or 
dependent who receives dental care under a premium sharing plan 
referred to in subsection (d)(1) shall--
            ``(1) in the case of care described in subsection 
        (c)(1), pay no charge for the care;
            ``(2) in the case of care described in subsection 
        (c)(2), pay 20 percent of the charges for the care; and
            ``(3) in the case of care described in subsection 
        (c)(3), pay a percentage of the charges for the care 
        that is determined appropriate by the Secretary of 
        Defense, after consultation with the other 
        administering Secretaries.
    ``(f) Transfer of Members.--If a member whose dependents 
are enrolled in the plan established under subsection (a)(3) is 
transferred to a duty station where dental care is provided to 
the member's eligible dependents under a program other than 
that plan, the member may discontinue participation under the 
plan. If the member is later transferred to a duty station 
where dental care is not provided to such member's eligible 
dependents except under the plan established under subsection 
(a)(3), the member may re-enroll the dependents in that plan.
    ``(g) Care Outside the United States.--The Secretary of 
Defense may exercise the authority provided under subsection 
(a) to establish dental insurance plans and dental benefits 
plans for dental benefits provided outside the United States 
for the eligible members and dependents of members of the 
uniformed services. In the case of such an overseas dental 
plan, the Secretary may waive or reduce any copayments required 
by subsection (e) to the extent the Secretary determines 
appropriate for the effective and efficient operation of the 
plan.
    ``(h) Waiver of Requirements for Surviving Dependents.--The 
Secretary of Defense may waive (in whole or in part) any 
requirements of a dental plan established under this section as 
the Secretary determines necessary for the effective 
administration of the plan for a dependent who is an eligible 
dependent described in subsection (k)(2).
    ``(i) Authority Subject to Appropriations.--The authority 
of the Secretary of Defense to enter into a contract under this 
section for any fiscal year is subject to the availability of 
appropriations for that purpose.
    ``(j) Limitation on Reduction of Benefits.--The Secretary 
of Defense may not reduce benefits provided under a plan 
established under this section until--
            ``(1) the Secretary provides notice of the 
        Secretary's intent to reduce such benefits to the 
        Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the 
        House of Representatives; and
            ``(2) one year has elapsed following the date of 
        such notice.
    ``(k) Eligible Dependent Defined.--In this section, the 
term `eligible dependent'--
            ``(1) means a dependent described in subparagraph 
        (A), (D), or (I) of section 1072(2) of this title; and
            ``(2) includes any such dependent of a member who 
        dies while on active duty for a period of more than 30 
        days or a member of the Ready Reserve if the dependent 
        is enrolled on the date of the death of the member in a 
        dental benefits plan established under subsection (a), 
        except that the term does not include the dependent 
        after the end of the one-year period beginning on the 
        date of the member's death.''.
    (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the 
beginning of chapter 55 of such title is amended by striking 
out the items relating to sections 1076a and 1076b and 
inserting the following:
``1076a. TRICARE dental program.''.

SEC. 712. IMPROVEMENT OF ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE UNDER THE TRICARE 
                    PROGRAM.

    (a) Access.--The Secretary of Defense shall, to the maximum 
extent practicable, minimize the authorization and 
certification requirements imposed on covered beneficiaries 
under the TRICARE program as a condition of access to benefits 
under that program.
    (b) Report on Initiatives To Improve Access.--Not later 
than March 31, 2000, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to 
the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of 
Representatives a report on specific actions taken to--
            (1) reduce the requirements for preauthorization 
        for care under the TRICARE program;
            (2) reduce the requirements for beneficiaries to 
        obtain preventive services, such as obstetric or 
        gynecologic examinations, mammograms for females over 
        35 years of age, and urological examinations for males 
        over the age of 60 without preauthorization; and
            (3) reduce the requirements for statements of 
        nonavailability of services.
    (c) Requirement To Provide Statement.--Section 1080(b) of 
title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end 
the following new sentence: ``Notwithstanding any other 
provision of law, with respect to obstetrics and gynecological 
care for beneficiaries not enrolled in a managed care plan 
offered pursuant to any contract or agreement under this 
chapter, a nonavailability-of-health-care statement shall be 
required for receipt of health care services related to 
outpatient prenatal, outpatient or inpatient delivery, and 
outpatient post-partum care subsequent to the visit which 
confirms the pregnancy.''.

SEC. 713. IMPROVEMENTS TO CLAIMS PROCESSING UNDER THE TRICARE PROGRAM.

    (a) In General.--(1) Chapter 55 of title 10, United States 
Code, is amended by inserting after section 1095b the following 
new section:

``Sec. 1095c. TRICARE program: facilitation of processing of claims

    ``(a) Reduction of Processing Time.--(1) With respect to 
claims for payment for medical care provided under the TRICARE 
program, the Secretary of Defense shall implement a system for 
processing of claims under which--
            ``(A) 95 percent of all clean claims must be 
        processed not later than 30 days after the date that 
        such claims are submitted to the claims processor; and
            ``(B) 100 percent of all clean claims must be 
        processed not later than 100 days after the date that 
        such claims are submitted to the claims processor.
    ``(2) The Secretary may, under the system required by 
paragraph (1) and consistent with the provisions in chapter 39 
of title 31 (commonly referred to as the `Prompt Payment Act'), 
require that interest be paid on clean claims that are not 
processed within 30 days.
    ``(3) For purposes of this subsection, the term `clean 
claim' means a claim that has no defect, impropriety (including 
a lack of any required substantiating documentation), or 
particular circumstance requiring special treatment that 
prevents timely payment on the claim under this section.
    ``(b) Requirement To Provide Start-up Time for Certain 
Contractors.--(1) The Secretary of Defense shall not require 
that a contractor described in paragraph (2) begin to provide 
managed care support pursuant to a contract to provide such 
support under the TRICARE program until at least nine months 
after the date of the award of the contract. In such case the 
contractor may begin to provide managed care support pursuant 
to the contract as soon as practicable after the award of the 
contract, but in no case later than one year after the date of 
such award.
    ``(2) A contractor under this paragraph is a contractor who 
is awarded a contract to provide managed care support under the 
TRICARE program--
            ``(A) who has not previously been awarded such a 
        contract by the Department of Defense; or
            ``(B) who has previously been awarded such a 
        contract by the Department of Defense but for whom the 
        subcontractors have not previously been awarded the 
        subcontracts for such a contract.
    ``(c) Incentives for Electronic Processing.--The Secretary 
of Defense shall require that new contracts for managed care 
support under the TRICARE program provide that the contractor 
be permitted to provide financial incentives to health care 
providers who file claims for payment electronically.''.
    (2) The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter 
is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 
1095b the following new item:
``1095c. TRICARE program: facilitation of processing of claims.''.
    (b) Report.--Not later than 6 months after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to 
Congress a report on--
            (1) the status of claims processing backlogs in 
        each TRICARE region;
            (2) the estimated time frame for resolution of such 
        backlogs;
            (3) efforts to reduce the number of change orders 
        with respect to contracts to provide managed care 
        support under the TRICARE program and to make such 
        change orders in groups on a quarterly basis rather 
        than one at a time;
            (4) the extent of success in simplifying claims 
        processing procedures through reduction of reliance of 
        the Department of Defense on, and the complexity of, 
        the health care service record;
            (5) application of best industry practices with 
        respect to claims processing, including electronic 
        claims processing; and
            (6) any other initiatives of the Department of 
        Defense to improve claims processing procedures.
    (c) Deadline for Implementation.--The system for processing 
claims required under section 1095c(a) of title 10, United 
States Code (as added by subsection (a)), shall be implemented 
not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this 
Act.
    (d) Applicability.--Section 1095c(b) of title 10, United 
States Code (as added by subsection (a)), shall apply with 
respect to any contract to provide managed care support under 
the TRICARE program negotiated after the date of the enactment 
of this Act.

SEC. 714. AUTHORITY TO WAIVE CERTAIN TRICARE DEDUCTIBLES.

    (a) In General.--Chapter 55 of title 10, United States 
Code, is amended by inserting after section 1095c (as added by 
section 713) the following new section:

``Sec. 1095d. TRICARE program: waiver of certain deductibles

    ``(a) Waiver Authorized.--The Secretary of Defense may 
waive the deductible payable for medical care provided under 
the TRICARE program to an eligible dependent of--
            ``(1) a member of a reserve component on active 
        duty pursuant to a call or order to active duty for a 
        period of less than one year; or
            ``(2) a member of the National Guard on full-time 
        National Guard duty pursuant to a call or order to 
        full-time National Guard duty for a period of less than 
        one year.
    ``(b) Eligible Dependent.--As used in this section, the 
term `eligible dependent' means a dependent described 
subparagraphs (A), (D), or (I) of section 1072(2) of this 
title.''.
    (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the 
beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the 
item relating to section 1095c the following new item:
``1095d. TRICARE program: waiver of certain deductibles.''.

SEC. 715. TRICARE BENEFICIARY COUNSELING AND ASSISTANCE COORDINATORS.

    (a) Establishment of Positions.--(1) Chapter 55 of title 
10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 
1095d (as added by section 714 the following new section:

``Sec. 1095e. TRICARE program: beneficiary counseling and assistance 
                    coordinators

    ``(a) Establishment of Positions.--The Secretary of Defense 
shall require in regulations that--
            ``(1) each lead agent under the TRICARE program--
                    ``(A) designate a person to serve full-time 
                as a beneficiary counseling and assistance 
                coordinator for beneficiaries under the TRICARE 
                program; and
                    ``(B) provide for toll-free telephone 
                communication between such beneficiaries and 
                the beneficiary counseling and assistance 
                coordinator; and
            ``(2) the commander of each military medical 
        treatment facility under this chapter designate a 
        person to serve, as a primary or collateral duty, as 
        beneficiary counseling and assistance coordinator for 
        beneficiaries under the TRICARE program served at that 
        facility.
    ``(b) Duties.--The Secretary shall prescribe the duties of 
the position of beneficiary counseling and assistance 
coordinator in the regulations required by subsection (a).''.
    (2) The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter 
is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 
1095d the following new item:
``1095e. TRICARE program: beneficiary counseling and assistance 
          coordinators.''.
    (b) Deadline for Initial Designations.--Each beneficiary 
counseling and assistance coordinator required under the 
regulations described in section 1095e(a) of title 10, United 
States Code (as added by subsection (a)), shall be designated 
not later than January 15, 2000.

SEC. 716. IMPROVEMENT OF TRICARE MANAGEMENT; IMPROVEMENTS TO THIRD-
                    PARTY PAYER COLLECTION PROGRAM.

    (a) Improvement of TRICARE Program.--(1) Chapter 55 of 
title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after 
section 1097a the following new section:

``Sec. 1097b. TRICARE program: financial management

    ``(a) Reimbursement of Providers.--(1) Subject to paragraph 
(2), the Secretary of Defense may reimburse health care 
providers under the TRICARE program at rates higher than the 
reimbursement rates otherwise authorized for the providers 
under that program if the Secretary determines that application 
of the higher rates is necessary in order to ensure the 
availability of an adequate number of qualified health care 
providers under that program.
    ``(2) The amount of reimbursement provided under paragraph 
(1) with respect to a health care service may not exceed the 
lesser of the following:
            ``(A) The amount equal to the local fee for service 
        charge for the service in the service area in which the 
        service is provided as determined by the Secretary 
        based on one or more of the following payment rates:
                    ``(i) Usual, customary, and reasonable.
                    ``(ii) The Health Care Finance 
                Administration's Resource Based Relative Value 
                Scale.
                    ``(iii) Negotiated fee schedules.
                    ``(iv) Global fees.
                    ``(v) Sliding scale individual fee 
                allowances.
            ``(B) The amount equal to 115 per cent of the 
        CHAMPUS maximum allowable charge for the service.
    ``(b) Third-Party Collections.--(1) A medical treatment 
facility of the uniformed services under the TRICARE program 
has the same right as the United States under section 1095 of 
this title to collect from a third-party payer the reasonable 
charges for health care services described in paragraph (2) 
that are incurred by the facility on behalf of a covered 
beneficiary under that program.
    ``(2) The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations 
for the administration of this subsection. The regulations 
shall set forth the method to be used for the computation of 
the reasonable charges for inpatient, outpatient, and other 
health care services. The method of computation may be--
            ``(A) a method that is based on--
                    ``(i) per diem rates;
                    ``(ii) all-inclusive rates for each visit;
                    ``(iii) diagnosis-related groups; or
                    ``(iv) rates prescribed under the 
                regulations implementing sections 1079 and 1086 
                of this title; or
            ``(B) any other method considered appropriate.
    ``(c) Consultation Requirement.--The Secretary of Defense 
shall carry out the responsibilities under this section after 
consultation with the other administering Secretaries.''.
    (2) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 55 of 
such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to 
section 1097a the following new item:
``1097b. TRICARE program: financial management.''.
    (b) Report on Implementation.--(1) Not later than 6 months 
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of 
Defense, in consultation with the other administering 
Secretaries, shall submit to Congress a report assessing the 
effects of the implementation of the requirements and 
authorities set forth in sections 1097b of title 10, United 
States Code (as added by subsection (a)).
    (2) The report shall include the following:
            (A) An assessment of the cost of the implementation 
        of such requirements and authorities.
            (B) An assessment of whether the implementation of 
        any such requirements and authorities will result in 
        the utilization by the TRICARE program of the best 
        industry practices with respect to the matters covered 
        by such requirements and authorities.
    (3) In this subsection, the term ``administering 
Secretaries'' has the meaning given that term in section 
1072(3) of title 10, United States Code.
    (c) Improvement to Third-Party Collection Program.--(1) 
Section 1095 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
            (A) in subsection (a)(1)--
                    (i) by striking ``the reasonable costs of'' 
                and inserting ``reasonable charges for'';
                    (ii) by striking ``such costs'' and 
                inserting ``such charges''; and
                    (iii) by striking ``the reasonable cost 
                of'' and inserting ``a reasonable charge for'';
            (B) in subsection (g), by striking ``the costs 
        of''; and
            (C) in subsection (h)(1), by striking the first 
        sentence and inserting ``The term `third-party payer' 
        means an entity that provides an insurance, medical 
        service, or health plan by contract or agreement, 
        including an automobile liability insurance or no fault 
        insurance carrier, and any other plan or program that 
        is designed to provide compensation or coverage for 
        expenses incurred by a beneficiary for health care 
        services or products.''.
    (2) Section 1095b(b) of title 10, United States Code, is 
amended by striking the first and second sentences after the 
heading and inserting the following: ``The United States shall 
have the same right to collect charges related to claims 
described in subsection (a) as charges for claims under section 
1095 of this title.''.
    (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) 
shall take effect one year after the date of the enactment of 
this Act.

SEC. 717. COMPARATIVE REPORT ON HEALTH CARE COVERAGE UNDER THE TRICARE 
                    PROGRAM.

    Not later than March 31, 2000, the Secretary of Defense 
shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate 
and the House of Representatives a report including a 
comparison of health care coverage available through the 
TRICARE program with the coverage available under similar 
health benefits plans offered under the Federal Employees 
Health Benefits program established under chapter 89 of title 
5, United States Code. Such comparison shall include, but not 
be limited to, a comparison of cost sharing requirements, 
overall costs to beneficiaries, covered benefits, and 
exclusions from coverage.

                       Subtitle C--Other Matters

SEC. 721. FORENSIC PATHOLOGY INVESTIGATIONS BY ARMED FORCES MEDICAL 
                    EXAMINER.

    (a) Investigation Authority.--Chapter 75 of title 10, 
United States Code, is amended by striking the heading for the 
chapter and inserting the following:

                    ``CHAPTER 75--DECEASED PERSONNEL

  ``Subchapter                                                      Sec.
``I. Death Investigations.........................................  1471
``II. Death Benefits..............................................  1475

                  ``SUBCHAPTER I--DEATH INVESTIGATIONS

  ``Sec.
``1471. Forensic pathology investigations.

``Sec. 1471. Forensic pathology investigations

    ``(a) Authority.--Under regulations prescribed by the 
Secretary of Defense, the Armed Forces Medical Examiner may 
conduct a forensic pathology investigation to determine the 
cause or manner of death of a deceased person if such an 
investigation is determined to be justified under circumstances 
described in subsection (b). The investigation may include an 
autopsy of the decedent's remains.
    ``(b) Basis for Investigation.--(1) A forensic pathology 
investigation of a death under this section is justified if at 
least one of the circumstances in paragraph (2) and one of the 
circumstances in paragraph (3) exist.
    ``(2) A circumstance under this paragraph is a circumstance 
under which--
            ``(A) it appears that the decedent was killed or 
        that, whatever the cause of the decedent's death, the 
        cause was unnatural;
            ``(B) the cause or manner of death is unknown;
            ``(C) there is reasonable suspicion that the death 
        was by unlawful means;
            ``(D) it appears that the death resulted from an 
        infectious disease or from the effects of a hazardous 
        material that may have an adverse effect on the 
        military installation or community involved; or
            ``(E) the identity of the decedent is unknown.
    ``(3) A circumstance under this paragraph is a circumstance 
under which--
            ``(A) the decedent--
                    ``(i) was found dead or died at an 
                installation garrisoned by units of the armed 
                forces that is under the exclusive jurisdiction 
                of the United States;
                    ``(ii) was a member of the armed forces on 
                active duty or inactive duty for training;
                    ``(iii) was recently retired under chapter 
                61 of this title as a result of an injury or 
                illness incurred while a member on active duty 
                or inactive duty for training; or
                    ``(iv) was a civilian dependent of a member 
                of the armed forces and was found dead or died 
                outside the United States;
            ``(B) in any other authorized Department of Defense 
        investigation of matters which involves the death, a 
        factual determination of the cause or manner of the 
        death is necessary; or
            ``(C) in any other authorized investigation being 
        conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the 
        National Transportation Safety Board, or any other 
        Federal agency, an authorized official of such agency 
        with authority to direct a forensic pathology 
        investigation requests that the Armed Forces Medical 
        Examiner conduct such an investigation.
    ``(c) Determination of Justification.--(1) Subject to 
paragraph (2), the determination that a circumstance exists 
under paragraph (2) of subsection (b) shall be made by the 
Armed Forces Medical Examiner.
    ``(2) A commander may make the determination that a 
circumstances exists under paragraph (2) of subsection (b) and 
require a forensic pathology investigation under this section 
without regard to a determination made by the Armed Forces 
Medical Examiner if--
            ``(A) in a case involving circumstances described 
        in paragraph (3)(A)(i) of that subsection, the 
        commander is the commander of the installation where 
        the decedent was found dead or died; or
            ``(B) in a case involving circumstances described 
        in paragraph (3)(A)(ii) of that subsection, the 
        commander is the commander of the decedent's unit at a 
        level in the chain of command designated for such 
        purpose in the regulations prescribed by the Secretary 
        of Defense.
    ``(d) Limitation in Concurrent Jurisdiction Cases.--(1) The 
exercise of authority under this section is subject to the 
exercise of primary jurisdiction for the investigation of a 
death--
            ``(A) in the case of a death in a State, by the 
        State or a local government of the State; or
            ``(B) in the case of a death in a foreign country, 
        by that foreign country under any applicable treaty, 
        status of forces agreement, or other international 
        agreement between the United States and that foreign 
        country.
    ``(2) Paragraph (1) does not limit the authority of the 
Armed Forces Medical Examiner to conduct a forensic pathology 
investigation of a death that is subject to the exercise of 
primary jurisdiction by another sovereign if the investigation 
by the other sovereign is concluded without a forensic 
pathology investigation that the Armed Forces Medical Examiner 
considers complete. For the purposes of the preceding sentence 
a forensic pathology investigation is incomplete if the 
investigation does not include an autopsy of the decedent.
    ``(e) Procedures.--For a forensic pathology investigation 
under this section, the Armed Forces Medical Examiner shall--
            ``(1) designate one or more qualified pathologists 
        to conduct the investigation;
            ``(2) to the extent practicable and consistent with 
        responsibilities under this section, give due regard to 
        any applicable law protecting religious beliefs;
            ``(3) as soon as practicable, notify the decedent's 
        family, if known, that the forensic pathology 
        investigation is being conducted;
            ``(4) as soon as practicable after the completion 
        of the investigation, authorize release of the 
        decedent's remains to the family, if known; and
            ``(5) promptly report the results of the forensic 
        pathology investigation to the official responsible for 
        the overall investigation of the death.
    ``(f) Definition of State.--In this section, the term 
`State' includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of 
Puerto Rico, and Guam.''.
    (b) Repeal of Authority for Existing Inquest Procedures.--
Sections 4711 and 9711 of title 10, United States Code, are 
repealed.
    (c) Technical and Clerical Amendments.--(1) Chapter 75 of 
such title, as amended by subsection (a), is further amended by 
inserting before section 1475 the following:

                   ``SUBCHAPTER II--DEATH BENEFITS''.

    (2) The item relating to chapter 75 in the tables of 
chapters at the beginning of subtitle A of such title and at 
the beginning of part II of such subtitle is amended to read as 
follows:
``75. Deceased Personnel.........................................1471''.
    (3) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 445 
of such title is amended by striking the item relating to 
section 4711.
    (4) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 945 
of such title is amended by striking the item relating to 
section 9711.
    (5) The heading for chapter 445 of such title is amended to 
read as follows:

  ``CHAPTER 445--DISPOSITION OF EFFECTS OF DECEASED PERSONS; CAPTURED 
                                FLAGS''.

    (6) The heading for chapter 945 of such title is amended to 
read as follows:

      ``CHAPTER 945--DISPOSITION OF EFFECTS OF DECEASED PERSONS''.

    (7) The item relating to chapter 445 in the tables of 
chapters at the beginning of subtitle B of such title and at 
the beginning of part IV of such subtitle is amended to read as 
follows:
``445. Disposition of Effects of Deceased Persons; Captured Flags4712''.
    (8) The item relating to chapter 945 in the tables of 
chapters at the beginning subtitle D of such title and at the 
beginning of part IV of such subtitle is amended to read as 
follows:
``945. Disposition of Effects of Deceased Persons................9712''.

SEC. 722. BEST VALUE CONTRACTING.

    (a) Authority.--Chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code, 
is amended by inserting after section 1073 the following:

``Sec. 1073a. Contracts for health care: best value contracting

    ``(a) Authority.--Under regulations prescribed by the 
administering Secretaries, health care contracts shall be 
awarded in the administration of this chapter to the offeror or 
offerors that will provide the best value to the United States 
to the maximum extent consistent with furnishing high-quality 
health care in a manner that protects the fiscal and other 
interests of the United States.
    ``(b) Factors Considered.--In the determination of best 
value under subsection (a)--
            ``(1) consideration shall be given to the factors 
        specified in the regulations; and
            ``(2) greater weight shall be accorded to technical 
        and performance-related factors than to cost and price-
        related factors.
    ``(c) Applicability.--The authority under the regulations 
prescribed under subsection (a) shall apply to any contract in 
excess of $5,000,000.''.
    (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the 
beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the 
item relating to section 1073 the following:
``1073a. Contracts for health care: best value contracting.''.

SEC. 723. HEALTH CARE QUALITY INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY ENHANCEMENT.

    (a) Purpose.--The purpose of this section is to ensure that 
the Department of Defense addresses issues of medical quality 
surveillance and implements solutions for those issues in a 
timely manner that is consistent with national policy and 
industry standards.
    (b) Department of Defense Program for Medical Informatics 
and Data.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish a 
Department of Defense program, the purposes of which shall be 
the following:
            (1) To develop parameters for assessing the quality 
        of health care information.
            (2) To develop the defense digital patient record.
            (3) To develop a repository for data on quality of 
        health care.
            (4) To develop capability for conducting research 
        on quality of health care.
            (5) To conduct research on matters of quality of 
        health care.
            (6) To develop decision support tools for health 
        care providers.
            (7) To refine medical performance report cards.
            (8) To conduct educational programs on medical 
        informatics to meet identified needs.
    (c) Automation and Capture of Clinical Data.--(1) Through 
the program established under subsection (b), the Secretary of 
Defense shall accelerate the efforts of the Department of 
Defense to automate, capture, and exchange controlled clinical 
data and present providers with clinical guidance using a 
personal information carrier, clinical lexicon, or digital 
patient record.
    (2) The program shall serve as a primary resource for the 
Department of Defense for matters concerning the capture, 
processing, and dissemination of data on health care quality.
    (d) Medical Informatics Advisory Committee.--(1) The 
Secretary of Defense shall establish a Medical Informatics 
Advisory Committee (hereinafter referred to as the 
``Committee''), the members of which shall be the following:
            (A) The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health 
        Affairs
            (B) The Director of the TRICARE Management Activity 
        of the Department of Defense.
            (C) The Surgeon General of the Army.
            (D) The Surgeon General of the Navy.
            (E) The Surgeon General of the Air Force.
            (F) Representatives of the Department of Veterans 
        Affairs, designated by the Secretary of Veterans 
        Affairs.
            (G) Representatives of the Department of Health and 
        Human Services, designated by the Secretary of Health 
        and Human Services.
            (H) Any additional members appointed by the 
        Secretary of Defense to represent health care insurers 
        and managed care organizations, academic health 
        institutions, health care providers (including 
        representatives of physicians and representatives of 
        hospitals), and accreditors of health care plans and 
        organizations.
    (2) The primary mission of the Committee shall be to advise 
the Secretary on the development, deployment, and maintenance 
of health care informatics systems that allow for the 
collection, exchange, and processing of health care quality 
information for the Department of Defense in coordination with 
other Federal departments and agencies and with the private 
sector.
    (3) Specific areas of responsibility of the Committee shall 
include advising the Secretary on the following:
            (A) The ability of the medical informatics systems 
        at the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans 
        Affairs to monitor, evaluate, and improve the quality 
        of care provided to beneficiaries.
            (B) The coordination of key components of medical 
        informatics systems, including digital patient records, 
        both within the Federal Government and between the 
        Federal Government and the private sector.
            (C) The development of operational capabilities for 
        executive information systems and clinical decision 
        support systems within the Department of Defense and 
        Department of Veterans Affairs.
            (D) Standardization of processes used to collect, 
        evaluate, and disseminate health care quality 
        information.
            (E) Refinement of methodologies by which the 
        quality of health care provided within the Department 
        of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs is 
        evaluated.
            (F) Protecting the confidentiality of personal 
        health information.
    (4) The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs 
shall consult with the Committee on the issues described in 
paragraph (3).
    (5) The Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress an 
annual report on the activities of the Committee and on the 
coordination of development, deployment, and maintenance of 
health care informatics systems within the Federal Government, 
and between the Federal Government and the private sector.
    (6) Members of the Committee shall not be paid by reason of 
their service on the Committee.
    (7) The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) 
shall not apply to the Committee.
    (e) Annual Report.--The Assistant Secretary of Defense for 
Health Affairs shall submit to Congress on an annual basis a 
report on the quality of health care furnished under the health 
care programs of the Department of Defense. The report shall 
cover the most recent fiscal year ending before the date the 
report is submitted and shall contain a discussion of the 
quality of the health care measured on the basis of each 
statistical and customer satisfaction factor that the Assistant 
Secretary determines appropriate, including, at a minimum, a 
discussion of the following:
            (1) Health outcomes.
            (2) The extent of use of health report cards.
            (3) The extent of use of standard clinical 
        pathways.
            (4) The extent of use of innovative processes for 
        surveillance.

SEC. 724. JOINT TELEMEDICINE AND TELEPHARMACY DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS BY 
                    THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND DEPARTMENT OF 
                    VETERANS AFFAIRS.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense and Secretary of 
Veterans Affairs may carry out joint demonstration projects for 
purposes of evaluating the feasibility and practicability of 
using telecommunications to provide health care services and 
pharmacy services.
    (b) Services To Be Provided.--The services provided under 
the demonstration projects may include the following:
            (1) Radiology and imaging services.
            (2) Diagnostic services.
            (3) Referral services.
            (4) Clinical pharmacy services.
            (5) Any other health care services or pharmacy 
        services designated by the Secretaries.
    (c) Selection of Locations.--(1) The Secretaries may carry 
out the demonstration projects described in subsection (a) at 
not more than five locations selected by the Secretaries from 
locations in which are located both a uniformed services 
treatment facility and a Department of Veterans Affairs medical 
center that are affiliated with academic institutions having a 
demonstrated expertise in the provision of health care services 
or pharmacy services by means of telecommunications.
    (2) Representatives of a facility and medical center 
selected under paragraph (1) shall, to the maximum extent 
practicable, carry out the demonstration project in 
consultation with representatives of the academic institution 
or institutions with which affiliated.
    (d) Period of Demonstration Projects.--The Secretaries may 
carry out the demonstration projects during the three-year 
period beginning on October 1, 1999.
    (e) Report.--Not later than December 31, 2002, the 
Secretaries shall jointly submit to Congress a report on the 
demonstration projects. The report shall include--
            (1) a description of each demonstration project; 
        and
            (2) an evaluation, based on the demonstration 
        projects, of the feasibility and practicability of 
        using telecommunications to provide health care 
        services and pharmacy services, including the provision 
        of such services to field hospitals of the Armed Forces 
        and to Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient health 
        care clinics.

SEC. 725. PROGRAM-YEAR STABILITY IN HEALTH CARE BENEFITS.

    Section 1073 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) by inserting ``(a) Responsible Officials.--'' 
        at the beginning of the text of the section; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:
    ``(b) Stability in Program of Benefits.--The Secretary of 
Defense shall, to the maximum extent practicable, provide a 
stable program of benefits under this chapter throughout each 
fiscal year. To achieve the stability in the case of managed 
care support contracts entered into under this chapter, the 
contracts shall be administered so as to implement all changes 
in benefits and administration on a quarterly basis. However, 
the Secretary of Defense may implement any such change prior to 
the next fiscal quarter if the Secretary determines that the 
change would significantly improve the provision of care to 
eligible beneficiaries under this chapter.''.

SEC. 726. STUDY ON JOINT OPERATIONS FOR THE DEFENSE HEALTH PROGRAM.

    Not later than October 1, 2000, the Secretary of Defense 
shall prepare and submit to Congress a study identifying areas 
with respect to the Defense Health Program for which joint 
operations might be increased, including organization, 
training, patient care, hospital management, and budgeting. The 
study shall include a discussion of the merits and feasibility 
of--
            (1) establishing a joint command for the Defense 
        Health Program as a military counterpart to the 
        Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs;
            (2) establishing a joint training curriculum for 
        the Defense Health Program; and
            (3) creating a unified chain of command and 
        budgeting authority for the Defense Health Program.

SEC. 727. TRAUMA TRAINING CENTER.

    Section 742 of the Strom Thurmond National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (Public Law 105-261; 112 
Stat. 2074) is amended to read as follows:

``SEC. 742. AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH A TRAUMA TRAINING CENTER.

    ``The Secretary of the Army is hereby authorized to 
establish a Trauma Training Center in order to provide the Army 
with a trauma center capable of training forward surgical 
teams.''.

SEC. 728. SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING AUTOMATIC ENROLLMENT OF MEDICARE-
                    ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES IN THE TRICARE SENIOR PRIME 
                    DEMONSTRATION PROJECT.

    It is the sense of Congress that--
            (1) any person who is enrolled in a managed health 
        care program of the Department of Defense at a location 
        at which the medicare subvention demonstration project 
        for military retirees conducted under section 1896 of 
        the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395ggg) is 
        implemented, and who attains eligibility for medicare, 
        should be automatically authorized to enroll in such 
        demonstration project; and
            (2) the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with 
        the other administering Secretaries described in 
        section 1072(3) of title 10, United States Code, should 
        modify existing policies and procedures for such 
        demonstration project as necessary to permit such 
        automatic enrollment.

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

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

Sec. 801. Authority to carry out certain prototype projects.
Sec. 802. Streamlined applicability of cost accounting standards.
Sec. 803. Sale, exchange, and waiver authority for coal and coke.
Sec. 804. Guidance on use of task order and delivery order contracts.
Sec. 805. Clarification of definition of commercial items with respect 
          to associated services.
Sec. 806. Use of special simplified procedures for purchases of 
          commercial items in excess of the simplified acquisition 
          threshold.
Sec. 807. Repeal of termination of provision of credit towards 
          subcontracting goals for purchases benefiting severely 
          handicapped persons.
Sec. 808. Contract goal for small disadvantaged businesses and certain 
          institutions of higher education.
Sec. 809. Required reports for certain multiyear contracts.

                        Subtitle B--Other Matters

Sec. 811. Mentor-Protege Program improvements.
Sec. 812. Program to increase business innovation in defense acquisition 
          programs.
Sec. 813. Incentives to produce innovative new technologies.
Sec. 814. Pilot program for commercial services.
Sec. 815. Expansion of applicability of requirement to make certain 
          procurements from small arms production industrial base.
Sec. 816. Compliance with existing law regarding purchases of equipment 
          and products.
Sec. 817. Extension of test program for negotiation of comprehensive 
          small business subcontracting plans.
Sec. 818. Extension of interim reporting rule for certain procurements 
          less than $100,000.
Sec. 819. Inspector General review of compliance with Buy American Act 
          in purchases of strength training equipment.
Sec. 820. Report on options for accelerated acquisition of precision 
          munitions.
Sec. 821. Technical amendment to prohibition on release of contractor 
          proposals under the Freedom of Information Act.

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

SEC. 801. AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN PROTOTYPE PROJECTS.

    Section 845 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 1994 (Public Law 103-160; 107 Stat. 1721; 10 U.S.C. 
2371 note) is amended--
            (1) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection 
        (d); and
            (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the 
        following:
    ``(c) Comptroller General Review.--(1) Each agreement 
entered into by an official referred to in subsection (a) to 
carry out a project under that subsection that provides for 
payments in a total amount in excess of $5,000,000 shall 
include a clause that provides for the Comptroller General, in 
the discretion of the Comptroller General, to examine the 
records of any party to the agreement or any entity that 
participates in the performance of the agreement.
    ``(2) The requirement in paragraph (1) shall not apply with 
respect to a party or entity, or a subordinate element of a 
party or entity, that has not entered into any other agreement 
that provides for audit access by a Government entity in the 
year prior to the date of the agreement.
    ``(3) The head of the contracting activity that is carrying 
out the agreement may waive the applicability of the 
requirement in paragraph (1) to the agreement if the head of 
the contracting activity determines that it would not be in the 
public interest to apply the requirement to the agreement. The 
waiver shall be effective with respect to the agreement only if 
the head of the contracting activity transmits a notification 
of the waiver to Congress and the Comptroller General before 
entering into the agreement. The notification shall include the 
rationale for the determination.
    ``(4) The Comptroller General may not examine records 
pursuant to a clause included in an agreement under paragraph 
(1) more than three years after the final payment is made by 
the United States under the agreement.''.

SEC. 802. STREAMLINED APPLICABILITY OF COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS.

    (a) Applicability.--Paragraph (2)(B) of section 26(f) of 
the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 
422(f)(2)(B)) is amended by adding at the end the following new 
clauses:
            ``(iii) Firm, fixed-price contracts or subcontracts 
        awarded on the basis of adequate price competition 
        without submission of certified cost or pricing data.
            ``(iv) A contract or subcontract with a value of 
        less than $7,500,000 if, at the time the contract or 
        subcontract is entered into, the segment of the 
        contractor or subcontractor that will perform the work 
        has not been awarded at least one contract or 
        subcontract with a value of more than $7,500,000 that 
        is covered by the cost accounting standards.''.
    (b) Waiver.--Section 26(f) of that Act is further amended 
by adding at the end the following:
    ``(5)(A) The head of an executive agency may waive the 
applicability of the cost accounting standards for a contract 
or subcontract with a value less than $15,000,000 if that 
official determines in writing that the segment of the 
contractor or subcontractor that will perform the work--
            ``(i) is primarily engaged in the sale of 
        commercial items; and
            ``(ii) would not otherwise be subject to the cost 
        accounting standards under this section, as in effect 
        on or after the effective date of this paragraph.
    ``(B) The head of an executive agency may also waive the 
applicability of the cost accounting standards for a contract 
or subcontract under exceptional circumstances when necessary 
to meet the needs of the agency. A determination to waive the 
applicability of the cost accounting standards under this 
subparagraph shall be set forth in writing and shall include a 
statement of the circumstances justifying the waiver.
    ``(C) The head of an executive agency may not delegate the 
authority under subparagraph (A) or (B) to any official in the 
executive agency below the senior policymaking level in the 
executive agency.
    ``(D) The Federal Acquisition Regulation shall include the 
following:
            ``(i) Criteria for selecting an official to be 
        delegated authority to grant waivers under subparagraph 
        (A) or (B).
            ``(ii) The specific circumstances under which such 
        a waiver may be granted.
    ``(E) The head of each executive agency shall report the 
waivers granted under subparagraphs (A) and (B) for that agency 
to the Board on an annual basis.''.
    (c) Regulation on Types of CAS Coverage.--(1) The 
Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy shall revise the 
rules and procedures prescribed pursuant to section 26(f) of 
the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 422(f)) 
to the extent necessary to increase the thresholds established 
in section 9903.201-2 of title 48 of the Code of Federal 
Regulations from $25,000,000 to $50,000,000.
    (2) Paragraph (1) requires only a change of the statement 
of a threshold condition in the regulation referred to by 
section number in that paragraph, and shall not be construed 
as--
            (A) a ratification or expression of approval of--
                    (i) any aspect of the regulation; or
                    (ii) the manner in which section 26 of the 
                Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act is 
                administered through the regulation; or
            (B) a requirement to apply the regulation.
    (d) Implementation.--The Administrator for Federal 
Procurement Policy shall ensure that this section and the 
amendments made by this section are implemented in a manner 
that ensures that the Federal Government can recover costs, as 
appropriate, in a case in which noncompliance with cost 
accounting standards, or a change in the cost accounting system 
of a contractor segment or subcontractor segment that is not 
determined to be desirable by the Federal Government, results 
in a shift of costs from contracts that are not covered by the 
cost accounting standards to contracts that are covered by the 
cost accounting standards.
    (e) Implementation of Requirements for Revision of 
Regulations.--(1) Final regulations required by subsection (c) 
shall be issued not later than 180 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act.
    (2) Subsection (c) shall cease to be effective one year 
after the date on which final regulations issued in accordance 
with that subsection take effect.
    (f) Study of Types of CAS Coverage.--The Administrator for 
Federal Procurement Policy shall review the various categories 
of coverage of contracts for applying cost accounting standards 
and, not later than the date on which the President submits to 
Congress the budget for fiscal year 2001 under section 1105(a) 
of title 31, United States Code, submit to Congress a report on 
the results of the review. The report shall include an analysis 
of the matters reviewed and any recommendations that the 
Administrator considers appropriate regarding such matters.
    (g) Inapplicability of Standards to Certain Contracts.--The 
cost accounting standards issued pursuant to section 26(f) of 
the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 
422(f)), as amended by this section, shall not apply during 
fiscal year 2000 with respect to a contract entered into under 
the authority provided in chapter 89 of title 5, United States 
Code (relating to health benefits for Federal employees).
    (h) Construction Regarding Certain Not-For-Profit 
Entities.--The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall 
not be construed as modifying or superseding, nor as intended 
to impair or restrict, the applicability of the cost accounting 
standards described in section 26(f) of the Office of Federal 
Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 422(f)) to--
            (1) any educational institution or federally funded 
        research and development center that is associated with 
        an educational institution in accordance with Office of 
        Management and Budget Circular A-21, as in effect on 
        January 1, 1999; or
            (2) any contract with a nonprofit entity that 
        provides research and development and related products 
        or services to the Department of Defense.
    (i) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsections (a) 
and (b) shall take effect 180 days after the date of enactment 
of this Act, and shall apply with respect to--
            (1) contracts that are entered into on or after 
        such effective date; and
            (2) determinations made on or after such effective 
        date regarding whether a segment of a contractor or 
        subcontractor is subject to the cost accounting 
        standards under section 26(f) of the Office of Federal 
        Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 422(f)), regardless 
        of whether the contracts on which such determinations 
        are made were entered into before, on, or after such 
        date.

SEC. 803. SALE, EXCHANGE, AND WAIVER AUTHORITY FOR COAL AND COKE.

    (a) In General.--Section 2404 of title 10, United States 
Code, is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a)--
                    (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), 
                by striking ``petroleum or natural gas'' and 
                inserting ``a defined fuel source'';
                    (B) in paragraph (1)--
                            (i) by striking ``petroleum market 
                        conditions or natural gas market 
                        conditions, as the case may be,'' and 
                        inserting ``market conditions for the 
                        defined fuel source''; and
                            (ii) by striking ``acquisition of 
                        petroleum or acquisition of natural 
                        gas, respectively,'' and inserting 
                        ``acquisition of that defined fuel 
                        source''; and
                    (C) in paragraph (2), by striking 
                ``petroleum or natural gas, as the case may 
                be,'' and inserting ``that defined fuel 
                source'';
            (2) in subsection (b), by striking ``petroleum or 
        natural gas'' in the second sentence and inserting ``a 
        defined fuel source'';
            (3) in subsection (c), by striking ``petroleum'' 
        and all that follows through the period and inserting 
        ``a defined fuel source or services related to a 
        defined fuel source by exchange of a defined fuel 
        source or services related to a defined fuel source.'';
            (4) in subsection (d)--
                    (A) by striking ``petroleum or natural 
                gas'' in the first sentence and inserting ``a 
                defined fuel source''; and
                    (B) by striking ``petroleum'' in the second 
                sentence and all that follows through the 
                period and inserting ``a defined fuel source or 
                services related to a defined fuel source.''; 
                and
            (5) by adding at the end the following new 
        subsection:
    ``(f) Defined Fuel Sources.--In this section, the term 
`defined fuel source' means any of the following:
            ``(1) Petroleum.
            ``(2) Natural gas.
            ``(3) Coal.
            ``(4) Coke.''.
    (b) Clerical Amendments.--(1) The heading of such section 
is amended to read as follows:

``Sec. 2404. Acquisition of certain fuel sources: authority to waive 
                    contract procedures; acquisition by exchange; sales 
                    authority''.

    (2) The item relating to such section in the table of 
sections at the beginning of chapter 141 of such title is 
amended to read as follows:
``2404. Acquisition of certain fuel sources: authority to waive contract 
          procedures; acquisition by exchange; sales authority.''.

SEC. 804. GUIDANCE ON USE OF TASK ORDER AND DELIVERY ORDER CONTRACTS.

    (a) Guidance in the Federal Acquisition Regulation.--Not 
later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this 
Act, the Federal Acquisition Regulation issued in accordance 
with sections 6 and 25 of the Office of Federal Procurement 
Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 405 and 421) shall be revised to provide 
guidance to agencies on the appropriate use of task order and 
delivery order contracts in accordance with sections 2304a 
through 2304d of title 10, United States Code, and sections 
303H through 303K of the Federal Property and Administrative 
Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 253h through 253k).
    (b) Content of Guidance.--The regulations issued pursuant 
to subsection (a) shall, at a minimum, provide the following:
            (1) Specific guidance on the appropriate use of 
        governmentwide and other multiagency contracts entered 
        into in accordance with the provisions of law referred 
        to in that subsection.
            (2) Specific guidance on steps that agencies should 
        take in entering into and administering multiple award 
        task order and delivery order contracts to ensure 
        compliance with--
                    (A) the requirement in section 5122 of the 
                Clinger-Cohen Act (40 U.S.C. 1422) for capital 
                planning and investment control in purchases of 
                information technology products and services;
                    (B) the requirement in section 2304c(b) of 
                title 10, United States Code, and section 
                303J(b) of the Federal Property and 
                Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 
                253j(b)) to ensure that all contractors are 
                afforded a fair opportunity to be considered 
                for the award of task orders and delivery 
                orders; and
                    (C) the requirement in section 2304c(c) of 
                title 10, United States Code, and section 
                303J(c) of the Federal Property and 
                Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 
                253j(c)) for a statement of work in each task 
                order or delivery order issued that clearly 
                specifies all tasks to be performed or property 
                to be delivery under the order.
    (c) GSA Federal Supply Schedules Program.--The 
Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy shall consult with 
the Administrator of General Services to assess the 
effectiveness of the multiple awards schedule program of the 
General Services Administration referred to in section 
309(b)(3) of the Federal Property and Administrative Services 
Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 259(b)(3)) that is administered as the 
Federal Supply Schedules program. The assessment shall include 
examination of the following:
            (1) The administration of the program by the 
        Administrator of General Services.
            (2) The ordering and program practices followed by 
        Federal customer agencies in using schedules 
        established under the program.
    (d) GAO Report.--Not later than one year after the date on 
which the regulations required by subsection (a) are published 
in the Federal Register, the Comptroller General shall submit 
to Congress an evaluation of--
            (1) executive agency compliance with the 
        regulations; and
            (2) conformance of the regulations with existing 
        law, together with any recommendations that the 
        Comptroller General considers appropriate.

SEC. 805. CLARIFICATION OF DEFINITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS WITH RESPECT 
                    TO ASSOCIATED SERVICES.

    Section 4(12)(E) of the Office of Federal Procurement 
Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 403(12)(E)) is amended to read as 
follows:
                    ``(E) Installation services, maintenance 
                services, repair services, training services, 
                and other services if--
                            ``(i) the services are procured for 
                        support of an item referred to in 
                        subparagraph (A), (B), (C), or (D), 
                        regardless of whether such services are 
                        provided by the same source or at the 
                        same time as the item; and
                            ``(ii) the source of the services 
                        provides similar services 
                        contemporaneously to the general public 
                        under terms and conditions similar to 
                        those offered to the Federal 
                        Government.''.

SEC. 806. USE OF SPECIAL SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURES FOR PURCHASES OF 
                    COMMERCIAL ITEMS IN EXCESS OF THE SIMPLIFIED 
                    ACQUISITION THRESHOLD.

    (a) Extension of Authority.--Section 4202(e) of the 
Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996 (divisions D and E of Public Law 104-
106; 110 Stat. 654; 10 U.S.C. 2304 note) is amended by striking 
``three years after the date on which such amendments take 
effect pursuant to section 4401(b)'' and inserting ``January 1, 
2002''.
    (b) GAO Report.--Not later than March 1, 2001, the 
Comptroller General shall submit to Congress an evaluation of 
the test program authorized by the provisions in section 4202 
of the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996, together with any 
recommendations that the Comptroller General considers 
appropriate regarding the test program or the use of special 
simplified procedures for purchases of commercial items in 
excess of the simplified acquisition threshold.

SEC. 807. REPEAL OF TERMINATION OF PROVISION OF CREDIT TOWARDS 
                    SUBCONTRACTING GOALS FOR PURCHASES BENEFITING 
                    SEVERELY HANDICAPPED PERSONS.

    Section 2410d(c) of title 10, United States Code, is 
repealed.

SEC. 808. CONTRACT GOAL FOR SMALL DISADVANTAGED BUSINESSES AND CERTAIN 
                    INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.

    Subsection (k) of section 2323 of title 10, United States 
Code, is amended by striking ``2000'' both places it appears 
and inserting ``2003''.

SEC. 809. REQUIRED REPORTS FOR CERTAIN MULTIYEAR CONTRACTS.

    Section 2306b(l) of title 10, United States Code, is 
amended--
            (1) by redesignating paragraphs (4), (5), (6), and 
        (7) as paragraphs (5), (6), (7), and (8), respectively;
            (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following 
        new paragraph (4):
    ``(4) The head of an agency may not enter into a multiyear 
contract (or extend an existing multiyear contract) until the 
Secretary of Defense submits to the congressional defense 
committees a report with respect to that contract (or contract 
extension) that provides the following information, shown for 
each year in the current future-years defense program and in 
the aggregate over the period of the current future-years 
defense program:
            ``(A) The amount of total obligational authority 
        under the contract (or contract extension) and the 
        percentage that such amount represents of--
                    ``(i) the applicable procurement account; 
                and
                    ``(ii) the agency procurement total.
            ``(B) The amount of total obligational authority 
        under all multiyear procurements of the agency 
        concerned (determined without regard to the amount of 
        the multiyear contract (or contract extension)) under 
        multiyear contracts in effect immediately before the 
        contract (or contract extension) is entered into and 
        the percentage that such amount represents of--
                    ``(i) the applicable procurement account; 
                and
                    ``(ii) the agency procurement total.
            ``(C) The amount equal to the sum of the amounts 
        under subparagraphs (A) and (B), and the percentage 
        that such amount represents of--
                    ``(i) the applicable procurement account; 
                and
                    ``(ii) the agency procurement total.
            ``(D) The amount of total obligational authority 
        under all Department of Defense multiyear procurements 
        (determined without regard to the amount of the 
        multiyear contract (or contract extension)), including 
        any multiyear contract (or contract extension) that has 
        been authorized by the Congress but not yet entered 
        into, and the percentage that such amount represents of 
        the procurement accounts of the Department of Defense 
        treated in the aggregate.''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following new 
        paragraph:
    ``(9) In this subsection:
            ``(A) The term `applicable procurement account' 
        means, with respect to a multiyear procurement contract 
        (or contract extension), the appropriation account from 
        which payments to execute the contract will be made.
            ``(B) The term `agency procurement total' means the 
        procurement accounts of the agency entering into a 
        multiyear procurement contract (or contract extension) 
        treated in the aggregate.''.

                       Subtitle B--Other Matters

SEC. 811. MENTOR-PROTEGE PROGRAM IMPROVEMENTS.

    (a) Program Participation Term.--Subsection (e)(2) of 
section 831 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 1991 (Public Law 101-510; 10 U.S.C. 2302 note) is 
amended to read as follows:
            ``(2) A program participation term for any period 
        of not more than three years, except that the term may 
        be a period of up to five years if the Secretary of 
        Defense determines in writing that unusual 
        circumstances justify a program participation term in 
        excess of three years.''.
    (b) Incentives Authorized for Mentor Firms.--Subsection (g) 
of such section is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``shall'' and 
        inserting ``may'';
            (2) in paragraph (2)--
                    (A) in subparagraph (A)--
                            (i) by striking ``shall'' and 
                        inserting ``may'';
                            (ii) by striking ``subsection (f)'' 
                        and all that follows through ``(i) as a 
                        line item'' and inserting ``subsection 
                        (f) as provided for in a line item'';
                            (iii) by striking the semicolon 
                        preceding clause (ii) and inserting ``, 
                        except that this sentence does not 
                        apply in a case in which the Secretary 
                        of Defense determines in writing that 
                        unusual circumstances justify 
                        reimbursement using a separate 
                        contract.''; and
                            (iv) by striking clauses (ii), 
                        (iii), and (iv); and
                    (B) by striking subparagraph (B) and 
                inserting the following:
    ``(B) The determinations made in annual performance reviews 
of a mentor firm's mentor-protege agreement under subsection 
(l)(2) shall be a major factor in the determinations of amounts 
of reimbursement, if any, that the mentor firm is eligible to 
receive in the remaining years of the program participation 
term under the agreement.
    ``(C) The total amount reimbursed under this paragraph to a 
mentor firm for costs of assistance furnished in a fiscal year 
to a protege firm may not exceed $1,000,000, except in a case 
in which the Secretary of Defense determines in writing that 
unusual circumstances justify a reimbursement of a higher 
amount.''; and
            (3) in paragraph (3)(A), by striking ``either 
        subparagraph (A) or (C) of paragraph (2) or are 
        reimbursed pursuant to subparagraph (B) of such 
        paragraph'' and inserting ``paragraph (2)''.
    (c) Three-Year Extension of Authority.--Subsection (j) of 
such section is amended to read as follows:
    ``(j) Expiration of Authority.--(1) No mentor-protege 
agreement may be entered into under subsection (e) after 
September 30, 2002.
    ``(2) No reimbursement may be paid, and no credit toward 
the attainment of a subcontracting goal may be granted, under 
subsection (g) for any cost incurred after September 30, 
2005.''.
    (d) Reports and Reviews.--(1) Subsection (l) of such 
section is amended to read as follows:
    ``(l) Reports and Reviews.--(1) The mentor firm and protege 
firm under a mentor-protege agreement shall submit to the 
Secretary of Defense an annual report on the progress made by 
the protege firm in employment, revenues, and participation in 
Department of Defense contracts during the fiscal year covered 
by the report. The requirement for submission of an annual 
report applies with respect to each fiscal year covered by the 
program participation term under the agreement and each of the 
two fiscal years following the expiration of the program 
participation term. The Secretary shall prescribe the timing 
and form of the annual report.
    ``(2)(A) The Secretary shall conduct an annual performance 
review of each mentor-protege agreement that provides for 
reimbursement of costs. The Secretary shall determine on the 
basis of the review whether--
            ``(i) all costs reimbursed to the mentor firm under 
        the agreement were reasonably incurred to furnish 
        assistance to the protege firm in accordance with the 
        requirements of this section and applicable 
        regulations; and
            ``(ii) the mentor firm and protege firm accurately 
        reported progress made by the protege firm in 
        employment, revenues, and participation in Department 
        of Defense contracts during the program participation 
        term covered by the mentor-protege agreement and the 
        two fiscal years following the expiration of the 
        program participation term.
    ``(B) The Secretary shall act through the Commander of the 
Defense Contract Management Command in carrying out the reviews 
and making the determinations under subparagraph (A).
    ``(3) Not later than 6 months after the end of each of 
fiscal years 2000 through 2004, the Secretary of Defense shall 
submit to Congress an annual report on the Mentor-Protege 
Program for that fiscal year.
    ``(4) The annual report for a fiscal year shall include, at 
a minimum, the following:
            ``(A) The number of mentor-protege agreements that 
        were entered into during the fiscal year.
            ``(B) The number of mentor-protege agreements that 
        were in effect during the fiscal year.
            ``(C) The total amount reimbursed to mentor firms 
        pursuant to subsection (g) during the fiscal year.
            ``(D) Each mentor-protege agreement, if any, that 
        was approved during the fiscal year in accordance with 
        subsection (e)(2) to provide a program participation 
        term in excess of 3 years, together with the 
        justification for the approval.
            ``(E) Each reimbursement of a mentor firm in excess 
        of the limitation in subsection (g)(2)(C) that was made 
        during the fiscal year pursuant to an approval granted 
        in accordance with that subsection, together with the 
        justification for the approval.
            ``(F) Trends in the progress made in employment, 
        revenues, and participation in Department of Defense 
        contracts by the protege firms participating in the 
        program during the fiscal year and the protege firms 
        that completed or otherwise terminated participation in 
        the program during the preceding two fiscal years.''.
    (2)(A) The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a review of 
the Mentor-Protege Program established in section 831 of the 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1991 (Public 
Law 101-510; 10 U.S.C. 2302 note) to assess the feasibility of 
transitioning such program to operation without a specific 
appropriation or authority to provide reimbursement to a mentor 
firm as provided in subsection (g) of such section (as amended 
by subsection (b)).
    (B) In conducting the review under subparagraph (A), the 
Secretary shall assess possible additional incentives that may 
be extended to mentor firms to ensure adequate support and 
participation in the Mentor-Protege Program, including 
increasing the level of credit in lieu of subcontract awards 
presently extended to mentor firms for purposes of determining 
whether mentor firms attain subcontracting participation goals 
applicable under Department of Defense contracts.
    (C) Not later than September 30, 2000, the Secretary shall 
submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and 
the House of Representatives--
            (i) a report on the results of the review conducted 
        under this paragraph; and
            (ii) any recommendations of the Secretary for 
        legislative action.
    (3)(A) The Comptroller General shall conduct a study on the 
implementation of the Mentor-Protege Program established in 
section 831 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 1991 (Public Law 101-510; 10 U.S.C. 2302 note) and 
the extent to which the program is achieving the purposes 
established in that section in a cost-effective manner.
    (B) The study shall include the following:
            (i) A review of the manner in which funds for the 
        Mentor-Protege Program have been obligated.
            (ii) An identification and assessment of the 
        average amount spent by the Department of Defense on 
        individual mentor-protege agreements, and the 
        correlation between levels of funding and business 
        development of protege firms.
            (iii) An evaluation of the effectiveness of the 
        incentives provided to mentor firms to participate in 
        the Mentor-Protege Program and whether reimbursements 
        remain a cost-effective and viable incentive.
            (iv) An assessment of the success of the Mentor-
        Protege Program in enhancing the business 
        competitiveness and financial independence of protege 
        firms.
            (v) A review of the relationship between the 
        results of the Mentor-Protegee Program and the 
        objectives established in section 2323 of title 10, 
        United States Code.
    (C) Not later than January 1, 2002, the Comptroller General 
shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate 
and House of Representatives a report on the results of the 
study.
    (e) Repeal of Limitation on Availability of Funding.--
Subsection (n) of section 831 of such Act is repealed.
    (f) Effective Date and Savings Provision.--(1) The 
amendments made by this section shall take effect on October 1, 
1999, and shall apply with respect to mentor-protege agreements 
that are entered into under section 831(e) of the National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1991 on or after that 
date.
    (2) Section 831 of the National Defense Authorization Act 
for Fiscal Year 1991, as in effect on September 30, 1999, shall 
continue to apply with respect to mentor-protege agreements 
entered into before October 1, 1999.

SEC. 812. PROGRAM TO INCREASE BUSINESS INNOVATION IN DEFENSE 
                    ACQUISITION PROGRAMS.

    (a) Requirement To Develop Plan.--Not later than March 1, 
2000, the Secretary of Defense shall publish in the Federal 
Register for public comment a plan to provide for increased 
innovative technology for acquisition programs of the 
Department of Defense from commercial private sector entities, 
including small-business concerns.
    (b) Implementation of Plan.--Not later than March 1, 2001, 
the Secretary of Defense shall implement the plan required by 
subsection (a), subject to any modifications the Secretary may 
choose to make in response to comments received.
    (c) Elements of Plan.--The plan required by subsection (a) 
shall include, at a minimum, the following elements:
            (1) Procedures through which commercial private 
        sector entities, including small-business concerns, may 
        submit proposals recommending cost-saving and 
        innovative ideas to acquisition program managers.
            (2) A review process designed to make 
        recommendations on the merit and viability of the 
        proposals submitted under paragraph (1) at appropriate 
        times during the acquisition cycle.
            (3) Measures to limit potential disruptions to 
        existing contracts and programs from proposals accepted 
        and incorporated into acquisition programs of the 
        Department of Defense.
            (4) Measures to ensure that research and 
        development efforts of small-business concerns are 
        considered as early as possible in a program's 
        acquisition planning process to accommodate potential 
        technology insertion without disruption to existing 
        contracts and programs.
    (d) Requirement for Report.--Not later than March 1, 2000, 
the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional 
defense committees a report on the status of the Small Business 
Innovation Research program rapid transition plan required by 
section 818 of the Strom Thurmond National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (Public Law 105-261; 112 
Stat. 2089). The report shall include the following:
            (1) The status of the implementation of each of the 
        provisions of the plan.
            (2) For any provision of the plan that has not been 
        fully implemented as of the date of the report--
                    (A) the reasons that the provision has not 
                been fully implemented; and
                    (B) a schedule, including specific 
                milestones, for the implementation of the 
                provision.
    (e) Small-Business Concern Defined.--In this section, the 
term ``small-business concern'' has the same meaning as the 
meaning of such term as used in the Small Business Act (15 
U.S.C. 631 et seq.).

SEC. 813. INCENTIVES TO PRODUCE INNOVATIVE NEW TECHNOLOGIES.

    (a) Review of Guidelines.--The Secretary of Defense shall 
review the profit guidelines established in the Department of 
Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation to 
consider whether appropriate modifications, such as placing 
increased emphasis on technical risk as a factor for 
determining appropriate profit margins, would provide an 
increased profit incentive for contractors to develop and 
produce complex and innovative new technologies.
    (b) Changes to Guidelines; Report.--Not later than 180 days 
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary 
shall--
            (1) make any changes to the profit guidelines that 
        the Secretary determines to be necessary; and
            (2) report to Congress on the results of the review 
        conducted under subsection (a) and on any changes to 
        the profit guidelines that the Secretary determines to 
        be necessary pursuant to paragraph (1).

SEC. 814. PILOT PROGRAM FOR COMMERCIAL SERVICES.

    (a) Program Authorized.--The Secretary of Defense may carry 
out a pilot program to treat procurements of commercial 
services as procurements of commercial items.
    (b) Designation of Pilot Program Categories.--The Secretary 
of Defense may designate the following categories of services 
as commercial services covered by the pilot program:
            (1) Utilities and housekeeping services.
            (2) Education and training services.
            (3) Medical services.
    (c) Treatment as Commercial Items.--A Department of Defense 
contract for the procurement of commercial services designated 
by the Secretary for the pilot program shall be treated as a 
contract for the procurement of commercial items, as defined in 
section 4(12) of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act 
(41 U.S.C. 403(12)), if the source of the services provides 
similar services contemporaneously to the general public under 
terms and conditions similar to those offered to the Federal 
Government.
    (d) Guidance.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue guidance to 
procurement officials on contracting for commercial services 
under the pilot program. The guidance shall place particular 
emphasis on ensuring that negotiated prices for designated 
services, including prices negotiated without competition, are 
fair and reasonable.
    (e) Unified Management of Procurements.--The Secretary of 
Defense shall develop and implement procedures to ensure that, 
whenever appropriate, a single item manager or contracting 
officer is responsible for entering into all contracts from a 
single contractor for commercial services under the pilot 
program.
    (f) Duration of Pilot Program.--(1) The pilot program shall 
begin on the date that the Secretary issues the guidance 
required by subsection (d) and may continue for a period, not 
in excess of five years, that the Secretary shall establish.
    (2) The pilot program shall cover Department of Defense 
contracts for the procurement of commercial services designated 
by the Secretary under subsection (b) that are awarded or 
modified during the period of the pilot program, regardless of 
whether the contracts are performed during the period.
    (g) Report to Congress.--(1) The Secretary shall submit to 
Congress a report on the impact of the pilot program on--
            (A) prices paid by the Federal Government under 
        contracts for commercial services covered by the pilot 
        program;
            (B) the quality and timeliness of the services 
        provided under such contracts; and
            (C) the extent of competition for such contracts.
    (2) The Secretary shall submit the report--
            (A) not later than 90 days after the end of the 
        third full fiscal year for which the pilot program is 
        in effect; or
            (B) if the period established for the pilot program 
        under subsection (f)(1) does not cover three full 
        fiscal years, not later than 90 days after the end of 
        the designated period.
    (h) Price Trend Analysis.--The Secretary of Defense shall 
apply the procedures developed pursuant to section 803(c) of 
the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 1999 (Public Law 105-261; 112 Stat. 2081; 10 U.S.C. 
2306a note) to collect and analyze information on price trends 
for all services covered by the pilot program and for the 
services in such categories of services not covered by the 
pilot program to which the Secretary considers it appropriate 
to apply those procedures.

SEC. 815. EXPANSION OF APPLICABILITY OF REQUIREMENT TO MAKE CERTAIN 
                    PROCUREMENTS FROM SMALL ARMS PRODUCTION INDUSTRIAL 
                    BASE.

    (a) M-2 and M-60 Machine Guns.--In fulfilling the 
requirement under subsection (e) of section 809 of the Strom 
Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 
1999 (Public Law 105-261; 112 Stat. 2086; 10 U.S.C. 2473 note), 
if the Secretary of the Army determines that it is necessary to 
protect the small arms production industrial base, the 
Secretary shall exercise the authority under subsection (f) of 
such section with regard to M-2 and M-60 machine guns.
    (b) Covered Property and Services.--Section 2473(b) of 
title 10, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1)--
                    (A) by striking ``Repair'' and inserting 
                ``Critical repair'';
                    (B) by striking ``including repair parts''; 
                and
                    (C) by inserting ``only'' after 
                ``consisting''; and
            (2) in paragraph (2), by adding ``such'' after 
        ``Modifications of''.

SEC. 816. COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING LAW REGARDING PURCHASES OF EQUIPMENT 
                    AND PRODUCTS.

    (a) Sense of Congress Regarding Purchase by the Department 
of Defense of Equipment and Products.--It is the sense of 
Congress that any entity of the Department of Defense, in 
expending funds authorized by this Act for the purchase of 
equipment or products, should fully comply with the Buy 
American Act (41 U.S.C. 10a et seq.) and section 2533 of title 
10, United States Code.
    (b) Debarment of Persons Convicted of Fraudulent Use of 
``Made in America'' Labels.--If the Secretary of Defense 
determines that a person has been convicted of intentionally 
affixing a label bearing a ``Made in America'' inscription, or 
another inscription with the same meaning, to any product sold 
in or shipped to the United States that is not made in the 
United States, the Secretary shall determine, in accordance 
with section 2410f of title 10, United States Code, whether the 
person should be debarred from contracting with the Department 
of Defense.

SEC. 817. EXTENSION OF TEST PROGRAM FOR NEGOTIATION OF COMPREHENSIVE 
                    SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLANS.

    Section 834(e) of the National Defense Authorization Act 
for Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991 (Public Law 101-189; 15 U.S.C. 
637 note) is amended by striking ``September 30, 2000'' and 
inserting ``September 30, 2005''.

SEC. 818. EXTENSION OF INTERIM REPORTING RULE FOR CERTAIN PROCUREMENTS 
                    LESS THAN $100,000.

    Section 31(e) of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy 
Act (41 U.S.C. 427(e)) is amended by striking ``October 1, 
1999'' and inserting ``October 1, 2004''.

SEC. 819. INSPECTOR GENERAL REVIEW OF COMPLIANCE WITH BUY AMERICAN ACT 
                    IN PURCHASES OF STRENGTH TRAINING EQUIPMENT.

    (a) Review Required.--The Inspector General of the 
Department of Defense shall conduct a review to determine the 
extent to which the purchases described in subsection (b) are 
being made in compliance with the Buy American Act (41 U.S.C. 
10a et seq.).
    (b) Purchases Covered.--The review shall cover purchases, 
made during the review period, of free weights and other 
exercise equipment for use in strength training by members of 
the Armed Forces stationed at defense installations located in 
the United States (including its territories and possessions). 
For purposes of the preceding sentence, the review period is 
the period beginning on April 1, 1998, and ending on March 31, 
2000. Purchases not in excess of the micro-purchase threshold 
shall be excluded from the review.
    (c) Report.--Not later than December 31, 2000, the 
Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report on the 
results of the review.
    (d) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) The term ``free weights'' means dumbbells or 
        solid metallic disks balanced on crossbars, designed to 
        be lifted for strength training or athletic 
        competition.
            (2) The term ``micro-purchase threshold'' means the 
        amount specified in section 32(f) of the Office of 
        Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 428(f)).

SEC. 820. REPORT ON OPTIONS FOR ACCELERATED ACQUISITION OF PRECISION 
                    MUNITIONS.

    (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following:
            (1) Current Department of Defense inventories of 
        many types of precision munitions do not meet the 
        requirements for such munitions under the National 
        Military Strategy that the Department of Defense have 
        the capability to conduct two nearly simultaneous Major 
        Theater Wars, and with respect to some types of 
        precision munitions, those requirements will not be met 
        even after planned acquisitions are complete.
            (2) Production lines for certain types of critical 
        precision munitions have been shut down, and the start-
        up production of replacement precision munitions leaves 
        a critical gap in acquisition of follow-on precision 
        munitions.
            (3) Shortages of conventional air-launched cruise 
        missiles during Operation Allied Force (conducted 
        against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in the 
        spring of 1999) and the necessity to replenish 
        inventories of land-attack Tomahawk cruise missiles 
        following that operation indicate the critical need to 
        maintain sufficient inventories of precision munitions.
    (b) Report.--Not later than February 15, 2000, the 
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense 
committees a report on the requirements of the Department of 
Defense for precision munitions under the National Military 
Strategy that the Department of Defense have the capability to 
conduct two nearly simultaneous Major Theater Wars. The report 
shall include the following:
            (1) The effect of recent conflicts on the shift to 
        precision munitions of targets previously allocated to 
        nonprecision munitions in the inventory requirements 
        process.
            (2) The required inventories of precision 
        munitions, by type, including existing or planned 
        munitions or such munitions with appropriate upgrades, 
        to meet the requirement that the Department of Defense 
        have the capability to conduct two nearly simultaneous 
        Major Theater Wars.
            (3) Current inventories of those precision 
        munitions.
            (4) The year when required inventories for each of 
        those types of precision munitions will be achieved 
        within the acquisition plans set forth in the budget of 
        the President for fiscal year 2001.
            (5) The year those inventories would be achieved 
        within existing or planned production capacity if 
        produced at--
                    (A) the minimum sustained production rate;
                    (B) the most economic production rate; and
                    (C) the maximum production rate.
            (6) The required level of funding to support 
        production for each of those types of munitions at each 
        of the production rates specified in paragraph (5), 
        compared to the funding programmed for each type of 
        munition in the future-years defense program using the 
        acquisition plans specified in paragraph (4).
            (7) With respect to each existing or planned 
        munitions for which the inventory is not expected to 
        meet the two Major Theater War requirement by October 
        1, 2005, the Secretary's assessment of the risk 
        associated with not having met such requirement by that 
        date.

SEC. 821. TECHNICAL AMENDMENT TO PROHIBITION ON RELEASE OF CONTRACTOR 
                    PROPOSALS UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT.

    Section 2305(g) of title 10, United States Code, is amended 
in paragraph (1) by striking ``the Department of Defense'' and 
inserting ``an agency named in section 2303 of this title''.

      TITLE IX--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT

          Subtitle A--Department of Defense Strategic Planning

Sec. 901. Permanent requirement for Quadrennial Defense Review.
Sec. 902. Minimum interval for updating and revising Department of 
          Defense strategic plan.

             Subtitle B--Department of Defense Organization

Sec. 911. Responsibility for logistics and sustainment functions of the 
          Department of Defense.
Sec. 912. Enhancement of technology security program of Department of 
          Defense.
Sec. 913. Efficient utilization of defense laboratories.
Sec. 914. Center for the Study of Chinese Military Affairs.
Sec. 915. Authority for acceptance by Asia-Pacific Center for Security 
          Studies of foreign gifts and donations.

                    Subtitle C--Personnel Management

Sec. 921. Revisions to limitations on number of personnel assigned to 
          major Department of Defense headquarters activities.
Sec. 922. Defense acquisition workforce reductions.
Sec. 923. Monitoring and reporting requirements regarding operations 
          tempo and personnel tempo.
Sec. 924. Administration of defense reform initiative enterprise program 
          for military manpower and personnel information.
Sec. 925. Payment of tuition for education and training of members in 
          defense acquisition workforce.

                        Subtitle D--Other Matters

Sec. 931. Additional matters for annual reports on joint warfighting 
          experimentation.
Sec. 932. Oversight of Department of Defense activities to combat 
          terrorism.
Sec. 933. Responsibilities and accountability for certain financial 
          management functions.
Sec. 934. Management of Civil Air Patrol.

          Subtitle A--Department of Defense Strategic Planning

SEC. 901. PERMANENT REQUIREMENT FOR QUADRENNIAL DEFENSE REVIEW.

    (a) Review Required.--(1) Chapter 2 of title 10, United 
States Code, is amended by inserting after section 117 the 
following new section:

``Sec. 118. Quadrennial defense review

    ``(a) Review Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall 
every four years, during a year following a year evenly 
divisible by four, conduct a comprehensive examination (to be 
known as a `quadrennial defense review') of the national 
defense strategy, force structure, force modernization plans, 
infrastructure, budget plan, and other elements of the defense 
program and policies of the United States with a view toward 
determining and expressing the defense strategy of the United 
States and establishing a defense program for the next 20 
years. Each such quadrennial defense review shall be conducted 
in consultation with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
    ``(b) Conduct of Review.--Each quadrennial defense review 
shall be conducted so as--
            ``(1) to delineate a national defense strategy 
        consistent with the most recent National Security 
        Strategy prescribed by the President pursuant to 
        section 108 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 
        U.S.C. 404a);
            ``(2) to define sufficient force structure, force 
        modernization plans, infrastructure, budget plan, and 
        other elements of the defense program of the United 
        States associated with that national defense strategy 
        that would be required to execute successfully the full 
        range of missions called for in that national defense 
        strategy ; and
            ``(3) to identify (A) the budget plan that would be 
        required to provide sufficient resources to execute 
        successfully the full range of missions called for in 
        that national defense strategy at a low-to-moderate 
        level of risk, and (B) any additional resources (beyond 
        those programmed in the current future-years defense 
        program) required to achieve such a level of risk.
    ``(c) Assessment of Risk.--The assessment of risk for the 
purposes of subsection (b) shall be undertaken by the Secretary 
of Defense in consultation with the Chairman of the Joint 
Chiefs of Staff. That assessment shall define the nature and 
magnitude of the political, strategic, and military risks 
associated with executing the missions called for under the 
national defense strategy.
    ``(d) Submission of QDR to Congressional Committees.--The 
Secretary shall submit a report on each quadrennial defense 
review to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and 
the House of Representatives. The report shall be submitted not 
later than September 30 of the year in which the review is 
conducted. The report shall include the following:
            ``(1) The results of the review, including a 
        comprehensive discussion of the national defense 
        strategy of the United States and the force structure 
        best suited to implement that strategy at a low-to-
        moderate level of risk.
            ``(2) The assumed or defined national security 
        interests of the United States that inform the national 
        defense strategy defined in the review.
            ``(3) The threats to the assumed or defined 
        national security interests of the United States that 
        were examined for the purposes of the review and the 
        scenarios developed in the examination of those 
        threats.
            ``(4) The assumptions used in the review, including 
        assumptions relating to--
                    ``(A) the status of readiness of United 
                States forces;
                    ``(B) the cooperation of allies, mission-
                sharing and additional benefits to and burdens 
                on United States forces resulting from 
                coalition operations;
                    ``(C) warning times;
                    ``(D) levels of engagement in operations 
                other than war and smaller-scale contingencies 
                and withdrawal from such operations and 
                contingencies; and
                    ``(E) the intensity, duration, and military 
                and political end-states of conflicts and 
                smaller-scale contingencies.
            ``(5) The effect on the force structure and on 
        readiness for high-intensity combat of preparations for 
        and participation in operations other than war and 
        smaller-scale contingencies.
            ``(6) The manpower and sustainment policies 
        required under the national defense strategy to support 
        engagement in conflicts lasting longer than 120 days.
            ``(7) The anticipated roles and missions of the 
        reserve components in the national defense strategy and 
        the strength, capabilities, and equipment necessary to 
        assure that the reserve components can capably 
        discharge those roles and missions.
            ``(8) The appropriate ratio of combat forces to 
        support forces (commonly referred to as the `tooth-to-
        tail' ratio) under the national defense strategy, 
        including, in particular, the appropriate number and 
        size of headquarters units and Defense Agencies for 
        that purpose.
            ``(9) The strategic and tactical air-lift, sea-
        lift, and ground transportation capabilities required 
        to support the national defense strategy.
            ``(10) The forward presence, pre-positioning, and 
        other anticipatory deployments necessary under the 
        national defense strategy for conflict deterrence and 
        adequate military response to anticipated conflicts.
            ``(11) The extent to which resources must be 
        shifted among two or more theaters under the national 
        defense strategy in the event of conflict in such 
        theaters.
            ``(12) The advisability of revisions to the Unified 
        Command Plan as a result of the national defense 
        strategy.
            ``(13) The effect on force structure of the use by 
        the armed forces of technologies anticipated to be 
        available for the ensuing 20 years.
            ``(14) Any other matter the Secretary considers 
        appropriate.
    ``(e) CJCS Review.--Upon the completion of each review 
under subsection (a), the Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff 
shall prepare and submit to the Secretary of Defense the 
Chairman's assessment of the review, including the Chairman's 
assessment of risk. The Chairman's assessment shall be 
submitted to the Secretary in time for the inclusion of the 
assessment in the report. The Secretary shall include the 
Chairman's assessment, together with the Secretary's comments, 
in the report in its entirety.''.
    (2) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 2 of 
such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to 
section 117 the following new item:

``118. Quadrennial defense review.''.

    (b) Date for Submission of National Security Strategy.--
Section 108(a) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 
404a(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following new 
paragraph:
    ``(3) Not later than 150 days after the date on which a new 
President takes office, the President shall transmit to 
Congress a national security strategy report under this 
section. That report shall be in addition to the report for 
that year transmitted at the time specified in paragraph 
(2).''.
    (c) Specified Matter for Next QDR.--In the first 
quadrennial defense review conducted under section 118 of title 
10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), the 
Secretary shall include in the technologies considered for the 
purposes of paragraph (13) of subsection (d) of that section 
the following: precision guided munitions, stealth, night 
vision, digitization, and communications.

SEC. 902. MINIMUM INTERVAL FOR UPDATING AND REVISING DEPARTMENT OF 
                    DEFENSE STRATEGIC PLAN.

    Section 306(b) of title 5, United States Code, is amended 
by striking ``, and shall be updated and revised at least every 
three years.'' and inserting a period and the following: ``The 
strategic plan shall be updated and revised at least every 
three years, except that the strategic plan for the Department 
of Defense shall be updated and revised at least every four 
years.''.

             Subtitle B--Department of Defense Organization

SEC. 911. RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOGISTICS AND SUSTAINMENT FUNCTIONS OF THE 
                    DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

    (a) Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and 
Technology.--(1) The position of Under Secretary of Defense for 
Acquisition and Technology in the Department of Defense is 
hereby redesignated as the Under Secretary of Defense for 
Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics. Any reference in any 
law, regulation, document, or other record of the United States 
to the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and 
Technology shall be treated as referring to the Under Secretary 
of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics.
    (2) Section 133 of title 10, United States Code, is 
amended--
            (A) in subsections (a), (b), and (e)(1), by 
        striking ``Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition 
        and Technology'' and inserting ``Under Secretary of 
        Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics''; 
        and
            (B) in subsection (b)--
                    (i) by striking ``logistics,'' in paragraph 
                (2);
                    (ii) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and 
                (4) as paragraphs (4) and (5), respectively; 
                and
                    (iii) by inserting after paragraph (2) the 
                following new paragraph (3):
            ``(3) establishing policies for logistics, 
        maintenance, and sustainment support for all elements 
        of the Department of Defense;''.
    (b) New Deputy Under Secretary for Logistics and Materiel 
Readiness.--(1) Chapter 4 of title 10, United States Code, is 
amended by inserting after section 133a the following new 
section:

``Sec. 133b. Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Logistics and 
                    Materiel Readiness

    ``(a) There is a Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for 
Logistics and Materiel Readiness, appointed from civilian life 
by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the 
Senate. The Deputy Under Secretary shall be appointed from 
among persons with an extensive background in the sustainment 
of major weapon systems and combat support equipment.
    ``(b) The Deputy Under Secretary is the principal adviser 
to the Secretary and the Under Secretary of Defense for 
Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics on logistics and 
materiel readiness in the Department of Defense and is the 
principal logistics official within the senior management of 
the Department of Defense.
    ``(c) The Deputy Under Secretary shall perform such duties 
relating to logistics and materiel readiness as the Under 
Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics 
may assign, including--
            ``(1) prescribing, by authority of the Secretary of 
        Defense, policies and procedures for the conduct of 
        logistics, maintenance, materiel readiness, and 
        sustainment support in the Department of Defense;
            ``(2) advising and assisting the Secretary of 
        Defense, the Deputy Secretary of Defense, and the Under 
        Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and 
        Logistics providing guidance to and consulting with the 
        Secretaries of the military departments, with respect 
        to logistics, maintenance, materiel readiness, and 
        sustainment support in the Department of Defense; and
            ``(3) monitoring and reviewing all logistics, 
        maintenance, materiel readiness, and sustainment 
        support programs in the Department of Defense.''.
    (2) Section 5314 of title 5, United States Code, is amended 
by inserting after the paragraph relating to the Deputy Under 
Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology the 
following new paragraph:
            ``Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Logistics 
        and Materiel Readiness.''.
    (c) Revisions to Law Providing for Deputy Under Secretary 
for Acquisition and Technology.--Section 133a(b) of title 10, 
United States Code, is amended--
            (1) by striking ``his duties'' in the first 
        sentence and inserting ``the Under Secretary's duties 
        relating to acquisition and technology''; and
            (2) by striking the second sentence.
    (d) Conforming Amendments to Chapter 4.-- Chapter 4 of such 
title is further amended as follows:
            (1) Sections 131(b)(2), 134(c), 137(b), and 139(b) 
        are amended by striking ``Under Secretary of Defense 
        for Acquisition and Technology'' each place it appears 
        and inserting ``Under Secretary of Defense for 
        Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics''.
            (2) The heading of section 133 is amended to read 
        as follows:

``Sec. 133. Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and 
                    Logistics''.

            (3) The table of sections at the beginning of the 
        chapter is amended--
                    (A) by striking the item relating to 
                section 133 and inserting the following:

``133. Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and 
          Logistics.'';

                and
                    (B) by inserting after the item relating to 
                section 133a the following new item:

``133b. Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Logistics and Materiel 
          Readiness.''.

    (e) Additional Conforming Amendments.--Section 5313 of 
title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking ``Under 
Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology'' and 
inserting ``Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, 
Technology, and Logistics''.

SEC. 912. ENHANCEMENT OF TECHNOLOGY SECURITY PROGRAM OF DEPARTMENT OF 
                    DEFENSE.

    (a) Specification of Technology Security Directorate.--For 
purposes of this section, a reference to the Technology 
Security Directorate is a reference to the element within the 
Defense Threat Reduction Agency of the Department of Defense 
having responsibility for technology security matters (known as 
of the date of the enactment of this Act as the Technology 
Security Directorate).
    (b) Functions.--The head of the Technology Security 
Directorate shall have authority to advise the Secretary of 
Defense and the Deputy Secretary of Defense, through the Under 
Secretary of Defense for Policy, on policy issues related to 
the transfer of strategically sensitive technology, including 
issues relating to the following:
            (1) Strategic trade.
            (2) Defense cooperative programs.
            (3) Science and technology agreements and 
        exchanges.
            (4) Export of munitions items.
            (5) International memorandums of understanding.
            (6) Foreign acquisitions.
    (c) Resources for Technology Security Directorate.--The 
Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the head of the 
Technology Security Directorate has appropriate personnel and 
fiscal resources available, and receives all necessary support, 
to carry out the missions of the Directorate efficiently and 
effectively.
    (d) Approval Authority of Under Secretary for Policy.--
Staff and resources of the Technology Security Directorate may 
not be used to fulfill any requirement or activity of the 
Defense Threat Reduction Agency that does not directly relate 
to the technology security and export control missions of the 
Technology Security Directorate except with the prior approval 
of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy.
    (e) Report on Export Control Resources.--Not later than 
March 1, 2000, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the 
congressional defense committees a report setting forth the 
personnel and budget resources of the Technology Security 
Directorate as of October 1, 1998, and as of September 30, 
1999, as well as any planned increases in those resources for 
fiscal years 2000 and 2001. The report shall include the 
following:
            (1) Numbers of personnel, measured in full-time 
        equivalents.
            (2) Number of license applications reviewed.
            (3) The budget of the Technology Security 
        Directorate.
            (4) The number of personnel during the preceding 
        fiscal year assigned to the Technology Security 
        Directorate who were assigned during that year to 
        assist in activities of the Defense Threat Reduction 
        Agency unrelated to technology security or export 
        control issues, together with an explanation of the 
        effect of any such assignment on the Directorate's 
        ability to fulfill its mission.

SEC. 913. EFFICIENT UTILIZATION OF DEFENSE LABORATORIES.

    (a) Analysis by Independent Panel.--(1) Not later than 45 
days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary 
of Defense shall convene a panel of independent experts under 
the auspices of the Defense Science Board to conduct an 
analysis of the resources and capabilities of all of the 
laboratories and test and evaluation facilities of the 
Department of Defense, including those of the military 
departments. In conducting the analysis, the panel shall 
identify opportunities to achieve efficiency and reduce 
duplication of efforts by consolidating responsibilities by 
area or function or by designating lead agencies or executive 
agents in cases considered appropriate. The panel shall report 
its findings to the Secretary of Defense and to Congress not 
later than August 1, 2000.
    (2) The analysis required by paragraph (1) shall, at a 
minimum, address the capabilities of the laboratories and test 
and evaluation facilities in the areas of air vehicles, 
armaments, command, control, communications, and intelligence, 
space, directed energy, electronic warfare, medicine, corporate 
laboratories, civil engineering, geophysics, and the 
environment.
    (b) Performance Review Process.--Not later than 180 days 
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of 
Defense shall develop an appropriate performance review process 
for rating the quality and relevance of work performed by the 
Department of Defense laboratories. The process shall include 
customer evaluation and peer review by Department of Defense 
personnel and appropriate experts from outside the Department 
of Defense. The process shall provide for rating all 
laboratories of the Army, Navy, and Air Force on a consistent 
basis.

SEC. 914. CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF CHINESE MILITARY AFFAIRS.

    (a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense shall 
establish a Center for the Study of Chinese Military Affairs as 
part of the National Defense University. The Center shall be 
organized under the Institute for National Strategic Studies of 
the University.
    (b) Qualifications of Director.--The Director of the Center 
shall be an individual who is a distinguished scholar of proven 
academic, management, and leadership credentials with a 
superior record of achievement and publication regarding 
Chinese political, strategic, and military affairs.
    (c) Mission.--The mission of the Center is to study and 
inform policymakers in the Department of Defense, Congress, and 
throughout the Government regarding the national goals and 
strategic posture of the People's Republic of China and the 
ability of that nation to develop, field, and deploy an 
effective military instrument in support of its national 
strategic objectives. The Center shall accomplish that mission 
by a variety of means intended to widely disseminate the 
research findings of the Center.
    (d) Startup of Center.--The Secretary of Defense shall 
establish the Center for the Study of Chinese Military Affairs 
not later than March 1, 2000. The first Director of the Center 
shall be appointed not later than June 1, 2000. The Center 
should be fully operational not later than June 1, 2001.
    (e) Implementation Report.--(1) Not later than January 1, 
2001, the President of the National Defense University shall 
submit to the Secretary of Defense a report setting forth the 
President's organizational plan for the Center for the Study of 
Chinese Military Affairs, the proposed budget for the Center, 
and the timetable for initial and full operations of the 
Center. The President of the National Defense University shall 
prepare that report in consultation with the Director of the 
Center and the Director of the Institute for National Strategic 
Studies of the University.
    (2) The Secretary of Defense shall transmit the report 
under paragraph (1), together with whatever comments the 
Secretary considers appropriate, to the Committee on Armed 
Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of 
the House of Representatives not later than February 1, 2001.

SEC. 915. AUTHORITY FOR ACCEPTANCE BY ASIA-PACIFIC CENTER FOR SECURITY 
                    STUDIES OF FOREIGN GIFTS AND DONATIONS.

    (a) In General.--Chapter 155 of title 10, United States 
Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new 
section:

``Sec. 2611. Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies: acceptance of 
                    foreign gifts and donations

    ``(a) Authority To Accept Foreign Gifts and Donations.--(1) 
Subject to subsection (b), the Secretary of Defense may accept, 
on behalf of the Asia-Pacific Center, foreign gifts or 
donations in order to defray the costs of, or enhance the 
operation of, the Asia-Pacific Center.
    ``(2) In this section, the term `Asia-Pacific Center' means 
the Department of Defense organization within the United States 
Pacific Command known as the Asia-Pacific Center for Security 
Studies.
    ``(b) Limitation.--The Secretary may not accept a gift or 
donation under subsection (a) if the acceptance of the gift or 
donation would compromise or appear to compromise--
            ``(1) the ability of the Department of Defense, any 
        employee of the Department, or members of the armed 
        forces to carry out any responsibility or duty of the 
        Department in a fair and objective manner; or
            ``(2) the integrity of any program of the 
        Department of Defense or of any person involved in such 
        a program.
    ``(c) Criteria for Acceptance.--The Secretary shall 
prescribe written guidance setting forth the criteria to be 
used in determining whether the acceptance of a foreign gift or 
donation would have a result described in subsection (b).
    ``(d) Crediting of Funds.--Funds accepted by the Secretary 
under subsection (a) shall be credited to appropriations 
available to the Department of Defense for the Asia-Pacific 
Center. Funds so credited shall be merged with the 
appropriations to which credited and shall be available to the 
Asia-Pacific Center for the same purposes and same period as 
the appropriations with which merged.
    ``(e) Notice to Congress.--If the total amount of funds 
accepted under subsection (a) in any fiscal year exceeds 
$2,000,000, the Secretary shall notify Congress of the amount 
of those donations for that fiscal year. Any such notice shall 
list each of the contributors of such amounts and the amount of 
each contribution in that fiscal year.
    ``(f) Foreign Gift or Donation Defined.--For purposes of 
this section, a foreign gift or donation is a gift or donation 
of funds, materials (including research materials), property, 
or services (including lecture services and faculty services) 
from a foreign government, a foundation or other charitable 
organization in a foreign country, or an individual in a 
foreign country.''.
    (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the 
beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the 
following new item:

``2611. Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies: acceptance of foreign 
          gifts and donations.''.

                    Subtitle C--Personnel Management

SEC. 921. REVISIONS TO LIMITATIONS ON NUMBER OF PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO 
                    MAJOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HEADQUARTERS 
                    ACTIVITIES.

    (a) Revised Limitation.--(1) Section 130a of title 10, 
United States Code, is amended to read as follows:

``Sec. 130a. Major Department of Defense headquarters activities 
                    personnel: limitation

    ``(a) Limitation.--Effective October 1, 2002, the number of 
major headquarters activities personnel in the Department of 
Defense may not exceed 85 percent of the baseline number.
    ``(b) Phased Reduction.--The number of major headquarters 
activities personnel in the Department of Defense--
            ``(1) as of October 1, 2000, may not exceed 95 
        percent of the baseline number; and
            ``(2) as of October 1, 2001, may not exceed 90 
        percent of the baseline number.
    ``(c) Baseline Number.--In this section, the term `baseline 
number' means the number of major headquarters activities 
personnel in the Department of Defense as of October 1, 1999.
    ``(d) Major Headquarters Activities.--(1) For purposes of 
this section, major headquarters activities are those 
headquarters (and the direct support integral to their 
operation) the primary mission of which is to manage or command 
the programs and operations of the Department of Defense, the 
Department of Defense components, and their major military 
units, organizations, or agencies. Such term includes 
management headquarters, combatant headquarters, and direct 
support.
    ``(2) The specific elements of the Department of Defense 
that are major headquarters activities for the purposes of this 
section are those elements identified as Major DoD Headquarters 
Activities in accordance with Department of Defense Directive 
5100.73, entitled `Major Department of Defense Headquarters 
Activities', issued on May 13, 1999. The provisions of that 
directive applicable to identification of any activity as a 
`Major DoD Headquarters Activity' may not be changed except as 
provided by law.
    ``(e) Major Headquarters Activities Personnel.--In this 
section, the term `major headquarters activities personnel' 
means military and civilian personnel of the Department of 
Defense who are assigned to, or employed in, functions in major 
headquarters activities.
    ``(f) Limitation on Reassignment of Functions.--In carrying 
out reductions in the number of personnel assigned to, or 
employed in, major headquarters activities in order to comply 
with this section, the Secretary of Defense and the Secretaries 
of the military departments may not reassign functions in order 
to evade the requirements of this section.''.
    (2) The item relating to such section in the table of 
sections at the beginning of chapter 3 of such title is amended 
to read as follows:

``130a. Major Department of Defense headquarters activities personnel: 
          limitation.''.

    (b) Report.--Not later than October 1, 2000, 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 providing--
            (1) the Secretary's assessment of the manner in 
        which major headquarters activities are specified in 
        subsection (d) of section 130a of title 10, United 
        States Code, as amended by subsection (a);
            (2) the baseline number in effect for purposes of 
        that section; and
            (3) the effect (if any) of the reductions required 
        by that section on the Department's various 
        headquarters activities.
    (c) Technical Amendments to Update Limitation on OSD 
Personnel.--Effective October 1, 1999, section 143 of title 10, 
United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a)--
                    (A) by striking ``Effective October 1, 
                1999, the'' and inserting ``The''; and
                    (B) by striking ``75 percent of the 
                baseline number'' and inserting ``3,767''.
            (2) by striking subsections (b), (c), and (f); and
            (3) by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as 
        subsections (b) and (c), respectively.

SEC. 922. DEFENSE ACQUISITION WORKFORCE REDUCTIONS.

    (a) Reduction.--The Secretary of Defense shall implement 
reductions during fiscal year 2000 in the defense acquisition 
and support workforce in a number not less than the number by 
which that workforce is programmed to be reduced during that 
fiscal year in the President's budget for that fiscal year.
    (b) Administrative Flexibility.--If the Secretary 
determines and certifies to Congress that changed circumstances 
require, in the national security interest of the United 
States, that the reduction under subsection (a) be in a number 
less than the number applicable under that subsection, the 
Secretary may specify a lower number for that reduction, which 
may not be less than 10 percent less than the number applicable 
under subsection (a).
    (c) Report.--Not later than May 1, 2000, the Secretary 
shall submit to Congress a report on the defense acquisition 
and support workforce. The Secretary shall include in that 
report--
            (1) the total number of personnel the Secretary 
        expects to reduce from the defense acquisition and 
        support workforce during fiscal year 2000 pursuant to 
        subsection (a); and
            (2) the total number by which that workforce is 
        programmed to be reduced for fiscal year 2001 in the 
        President's budget for that fiscal year.
    (d) Defense Acquisition Workforce Defined.--For purposes of 
this section, the term ``defense acquisition and support 
workforce'' has the meaning given that term in section 931(d) 
of the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 1999 (Public Law 105-261; 112 Stat. 2106).

SEC. 923. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS REGARDING OPERATIONS 
                    TEMPO AND PERSONNEL TEMPO.

    (a) Responsibility Over Monitoring and Standards.--Section 
136 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at 
the end the following new subsection:
    ``(d) The Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and 
Readiness is responsible, subject to the authority, direction, 
and control of the Secretary of Defense, for the monitoring of 
the operations tempo and personnel tempo of the armed forces. 
The Under Secretary shall establish, to the extent practicable, 
uniform standards within the Department of Defense for 
terminology and policies relating to deployment of units and 
personnel away from their assigned duty stations (including the 
length of time units or personnel may be away for such a 
deployment) and shall establish uniform reporting systems for 
tracking deployments.''.
    (b) Annual Reporting Requirements.--(1) Chapter 23 of such 
title is amended by adding after section 486, as added by 
section 241(a), the following new section:

``Sec. 487. Unit operations tempo and personnel tempo: annual report

    ``(a) Inclusion in Annual Report.--The Secretary of Defense 
shall include in the annual report required by section 113(c) 
of this title a description of the operations tempo and 
personnel tempo of the armed forces.
    ``(b) Specific Requirements.--(1) Until such time as the 
Secretary of Defense develops a common method to measure 
operations tempo and personnel tempo for the armed forces, the 
description required under subsection (a) shall include the 
methods by which each of the armed forces measures operations 
tempo and personnel tempo.
    ``(2) The description shall include the personnel tempo 
policies of each of the armed forces and any changes to these 
policies since the preceding report.
    ``(3) The description shall include a table depicting the 
active duty end strength for each of the armed forces for each 
of the preceding five years and also depicting the number of 
members of each of the armed forces deployed over the same 
period, as determined by the Secretary concerned.
    ``(4) The description shall identify the active and reserve 
component units of the armed forces participating at the 
battalion, squadron, or an equivalent level (or a higher level) 
in contingency operations, major training events, and other 
exercises and contingencies of such a scale that the exercises 
and contingencies receive an official designation, that were 
conducted during the period covered by the report and the 
duration of their participation.
    ``(5) For each of the armed forces, the description shall 
indicate the average number of days a member of that armed 
force was deployed away from the member's home station during 
the period covered by the report as compared to recent previous 
years for which such information is available.
    ``(6) For each of the armed forces, the description shall 
indicate the number of days that high demand, low density units 
(as defined by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff) were 
deployed during the period covered by the report, and whether 
these units met the force goals for limiting deployments, as 
described in the personnel tempo policies applicable to that 
armed force.
    ``(c) Operations Tempo and Personnel Tempo Defined.--Until 
such time as the Secretary of Defense establishes definitions 
of operations tempo and personnel tempo applicable to all of 
the armed forces, the following definitions shall apply for 
purposes of the preparation of the description required under 
subsection (a):
            ``(1) The term `operations tempo' means the rate at 
        which units of the armed forces are involved in all 
        military activities, including contingency operations, 
        exercises, and training deployments.
            ``(2) The term `personnel tempo' means the amount 
        of time members of the armed forces are engaged in 
        their official duties, including official duties at a 
        location or under circumstances that make it infeasible 
        for a member to spend off-duty time in the housing in 
        which the member resides when on garrison duty at the 
        member's permanent duty station.
    ``(d) Other Definitions.--In this section, the term `armed 
forces' does not include the Coast Guard when it is not 
operating as a service in the Department of the Navy.''.
    (2) The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter 
is amended by adding after the item relating to section 486, as 
added by section 241(a), the following new item:

``487. Unit operations tempo and personnel tempo: annual report.''.

SEC. 924. ADMINISTRATION OF DEFENSE REFORM INITIATIVE ENTERPRISE 
                    PROGRAM FOR MILITARY MANPOWER AND PERSONNEL 
                    INFORMATION.

    (a) Executive Agent.--The Secretary of Defense may 
designate the Secretary of the Navy as the Department of 
Defense executive agent for carrying out the pilot program 
described in subsection (c).
    (b) Implementing Office.--If the Secretary of Defense makes 
the designation referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of 
the Navy, in carrying out that pilot program, shall act through 
the head of the Systems Executive Office for Manpower and 
Personnel of the Department of the Navy, who shall act in 
coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel 
and Readiness and the Chief Information Officer of the 
Department of Defense.
    (c) Pilot Program.--The pilot program referred to in 
subsection (a) is the defense reform initiative enterprise 
pilot program for military manpower and personnel information 
established pursuant to section 8147 of the Department of 
Defense Appropriations Act, 1999 (Public Law 105-262; 112 Stat. 
2341; 10 U.S.C. 113 note).

SEC. 925. PAYMENT OF TUITION FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF MEMBERS IN 
                    DEFENSE ACQUISITION WORKFORCE.

    (a) Authority To Exceed 75 Percent Limitation.--Subsection 
(a) of section 1745 of title 10, United States Code, is amended 
to read as follows:
    ``(a) Tuition Reimbursement and Training.--(1) The 
Secretary of Defense shall provide for tuition reimbursement 
and training (including a full-time course of study leading to 
a degree) for acquisition personnel in the Department of 
Defense.
    ``(2) For civilian personnel, the reimbursement and 
training shall be provided under section 4107(b) of title 5 for 
the purposes described in that section. For purposes of such 
section 4107(b), there is deemed to be, until September 30, 
2001, a shortage of qualified personnel to serve in acquisition 
positions in the Department of Defense.
    ``(3) In the case of members of the armed forces, the 
limitation in section 2007(a) of this title shall not apply to 
tuition reimbursement and training provided for under this 
subsection.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) 
shall apply with respect to charges for tuition or expenses 
incurred after the date of the enactment of this Act.

                       Subtitle D--Other Matters

SEC. 931. ADDITIONAL MATTERS FOR ANNUAL REPORTS ON JOINT WARFIGHTING 
                    EXPERIMENTATION.

    Section 485(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended 
by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
            ``(5) With respect to improving the effectiveness 
        of joint warfighting, any recommendations that the 
        commander considers appropriate, based on the results 
        of joint warfighting experimentation, regarding--
                    ``(A) the development, procurement, or 
                fielding of advanced technologies, systems, or 
                weapons or systems platforms or other changes 
                in doctrine, operational concepts, 
                organization, training, materiel, leadership, 
                personnel, or the allocation of resources;
                    ``(B) the reduction or elimination of 
                redundant equipment and forces, including 
                guidance regarding the synchronization of the 
                fielding of advanced technologies among the 
                armed forces to enable the development and 
                execution of joint operational concepts;
                    ``(C) recommendations for mission needs 
                statements, operational requirements, and 
                relative priorities for acquisition programs to 
                meet joint requirements; and
                    ``(D) a description of any actions taken by 
                the Secretary of Defense to implement the 
                recommendations of the commander.''.

SEC. 932. OVERSIGHT OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ACTIVITIES TO COMBAT 
                    TERRORISM.

    (a) Report Requirement.--Not later than December 31, 1999, 
the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional 
defense committees a report, in classified and unclassified 
form, identifying all programs and activities of the Department 
of Defense combating terrorism program. The report shall 
include--
            (1) the definitions used by the Department of 
        Defense for all terms relating to combating terrorism, 
        including ``counterterrorism'', ``anti-terrorism'', and 
        ``consequence management''; and
            (2) the various initiatives and projects being 
        conducted by the Department that fall under each of the 
        categories referred to in paragraph (1).
    (b) Annual Budget Information.--(1) Chapter 9 of title 10, 
United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the 
following new section:

``Sec. 229. Programs for combating terrorism: display of budget 
                    information

    ``(a) Submission With Annual Budget Justification 
Documents.--The Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress, 
as a part of the documentation that supports the President's 
annual budget for the Department of Defense, a consolidated 
budget justification display, in classified and unclassified 
form, that includes all programs and activities of the 
Department of Defense combating terrorism program.
    ``(b) Requirements for Budget Display.--The budget display 
under subsection (a) shall include--
            ``(1) the amount requested, by appropriation and 
        functional area, for each of the program elements, 
        projects, and initiatives that support the Department 
        of Defense combating terrorism program, with supporting 
        narrative descriptions and rationale for the funding 
        levels requested; and
            ``(2) a summary, to the program element and project 
        level of detail, of estimated expenditures for the 
        current year, funds requested for the budget year, and 
        budget estimates through the completion of the current 
        future-years defense plan for the Department of Defense 
        combating terrorism program.
    ``(c) Explanation of Inconsistencies.--As part of the 
budget display under subsection (a) for any fiscal year, the 
Secretary shall identify and explain--
            ``(1) any inconsistencies between (A) the 
        information submitted under subsection (b) for that 
        fiscal year, and (B) the information provided to the 
        Director of the Office of Management and Budget in 
        support of the annual report of the President to 
        Congress on funding for executive branch 
        counterterrorism and antiterrorism programs and 
        activities for that fiscal year in accordance with 
        section 1051(b) of the National Defense Authorization 
        Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (31 U.S.C. 1113 note); and
            ``(2) any inconsistencies between (A) the 
        execution, during the previous fiscal year and the 
        current fiscal year, of programs and activities of the 
        Department of Defense combating terrorism program, and 
        (B) the funding and specification for such programs and 
        activities for those fiscal years in the manner 
        provided by Congress (both in statutes and in relevant 
        legislative history).
    ``(d) Semiannual Reports on Obligations and Expenditures.--
The Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense 
committees a semiannual report on the obligation and 
expenditure of funds for the Department of Defense combating 
terrorism program. Such reports shall be submitted not later 
than April 15 each year, with respect to the first half of a 
fiscal year, and not later than November 15 each year, with 
respect to the second half of a fiscal year. Each such report 
shall compare the amounts of those obligations and expenditures 
to the amounts authorized and appropriated for the Department 
of Defense combating terrorism program for that fiscal year, by 
budget activity, sub-budget activity, and program element or 
line item. The second report for a fiscal year shall show such 
information for the second half of the fiscal year and 
cumulatively for the whole fiscal year. The report shall be 
submitted in unclassified form, but may have a classified 
annex.
    ``(e) Department of Defense Combating Terrorism Program.--
In this section, the term `Department of Defense combating 
terrorism program' means the programs, projects, and activities 
of the Department of Defense related to combating terrorism 
inside and outside the United States.
    ``(f) Congressional Defense Committees Defined.--In this 
section, the term `congressional defense committees' means--
            ``(A) the Committee on Armed Services and the 
        Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and
            ``(B) the Committee on Armed Services and the 
        Committee on Appropriations of the House of 
        Representatives.''.
    (2) The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter 
is amended by adding at the end the following new item:

``229. Programs for combating terrorism: display of budget 
          information.''.

SEC. 933. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR CERTAIN FINANCIAL 
                    MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS.

    (a) In General.--(1) Chapter 165 of title 10, United States 
Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new 
sections:

``Sec. 2784. Management of credit cards

    ``(a) Management of Credit Cards.--The Secretary of 
Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense 
(Comptroller), shall prescribe regulations governing the use 
and control of all credit cards and convenience checks that are 
issued to Department of Defense personnel for official use. 
Those regulations shall be consistent with regulations that 
apply Government-wide regarding use of credit cards by 
Government personnel for official purposes.
    ``(b) Required Safeguards and Internal Controls.--
Regulations under subsection (a) shall include safeguards and 
internal controls to ensure the following:
            ``(1) That there is a record in the Department of 
        Defense of each holder of a credit card issued by the 
        Department of Defense for official use, annotated with 
        the limitations on amounts that are applicable to the 
        use of each such card by that credit card holder.
            ``(2) That the holder of a credit card and each 
        official with authority to authorize expenditures 
        charged to the credit card are responsible for--
                    ``(A) reconciling the charges appearing on 
                each statement of account for that credit card 
                with receipts and other supporting 
                documentation; and
                    ``(B) forwarding that statement after being 
                so reconciled to the designated disbursing 
                office in a timely manner.
            ``(3) That any disputed credit card charge, and any 
        discrepancy between a receipt and other supporting 
        documentation and the credit card statement of account, 
        is resolved in the manner prescribed in the applicable 
        Government-wide credit card contract entered into by 
        the Administrator of General Services.
            ``(4) That payments on credit card accounts are 
        made promptly within prescribed deadlines to avoid 
        interest penalties.
            ``(5) That rebates and refunds based on prompt 
        payment on credit card accounts are properly recorded.
            ``(6) That records of each credit card transaction 
        (including records on associated contracts, reports, 
        accounts, and invoices) are retained in accordance with 
        standard Government policies on the disposition of 
        records.

``Sec. 2785. Remittance addresses: regulation of alterations

    ``The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under 
Secretary of Defense (Comptroller), shall prescribe regulations 
setting forth controls on alteration of remittance addresses. 
Those regulations shall ensure that--
            ``(1) a remittance address for a disbursement that 
        is provided by an officer or employee of the Department 
        of Defense authorizing or requesting the disbursement 
        is not altered by any officer or employee of the 
        department authorized to prepare the disbursement; and
            ``(2) a remittance address for a disbursement is 
        altered only if the alteration--
                    ``(A) is requested by the person to whom 
                the disbursement is authorized to be remitted; 
                and
                    ``(B) is made by an officer or employee 
                authorized to do so who is not an officer or 
                employee referred to in paragraph (1).''.
    (2) The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter 
is amended by adding at the end the following new items:

``2784. Management of credit cards.
``2785. Remittance addresses: regulation of alterations.''.

    (b) Effective Date.--(1) Regulations under section 2784 of 
title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall 
be prescribed not later than 180 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act.
    (2) Regulations under section 2785 of title 10, United 
States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall be prescribed 
not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this 
Act.

SEC. 934. MANAGEMENT OF CIVIL AIR PATROL.

    (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that no 
major change to the governance structure of the Civil Air 
Patrol should be mandated by Congress until a review of 
potential improvements in the management and oversight of Civil 
Air Patrol operations is conducted.
    (b) GAO Study.--The Comptroller General shall conduct a 
study of potential improvements to Civil Air Patrol operations, 
including Civil Air Patrol financial management, Air Force and 
Civil Air Patrol oversight, and the Civil Air Patrol safety 
program. Not later than February 15, 2000, the Comptroller 
General shall submit a report on the results of the study to 
the congressional defense committees.
    (c) Inspector General Review.--(1) The Inspector General of 
the Department of Defense shall review the financial and 
management operations of the Civil Air Patrol. The review shall 
include an audit.
    (2) Not later than February 15, 2000, the Inspector General 
shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report 
on the review, including, specifically, the results of the 
audit. The report shall include any recommendations that the 
Inspector General considers appropriate regarding actions 
necessary to ensure the proper oversight of the financial and 
management operations of the Civil Air Patrol.

                      TITLE X--GENERAL PROVISIONS

                      Subtitle A--Financial Matters

Sec. 1001. Transfer authority.
Sec. 1002. Incorporation of classified annex.
Sec. 1003. Authorization of emergency supplemental appropriations for 
          fiscal year 1999.
Sec. 1004. Supplemental appropriations request for operations in 
          Yugoslavia.
Sec. 1005. United States contribution to NATO common-funded budgets in 
          fiscal year 2000.
Sec. 1006. Limitation on funds for Bosnia peacekeeping operations for 
          fiscal year 2000.
Sec. 1007. Second biennial financial management improvement plan.
Sec. 1008. Waiver authority for requirement that electronic transfer of 
          funds be used for Department of Defense payments.
Sec. 1009. Single payment date for invoice for various subsistence 
          items.
Sec. 1010. Payment of foreign licensing fees out of proceeds of sale of 
          maps, charts, and navigational books.

                 Subtitle B--Naval Vessels and Shipyards

Sec. 1011. Revision to congressional notice-and-wait period required 
          before transfer of a vessel stricken from the Naval Vessel 
          Register.
Sec. 1012. Authority to consent to retransfer of former naval vessel.
Sec. 1013. Report on naval vessel force structure requirements.
Sec. 1014. Auxiliary vessels acquisition program for the Department of 
          Defense.
Sec. 1015. National Defense Features program.
Sec. 1016. Sales of naval shipyard articles and services to nuclear ship 
          contractors.
Sec. 1017. Transfer of naval vessel to foreign country.
Sec. 1018. Authority to transfer naval vessels to certain foreign 
          countries.

   Subtitle C--Support for Civilian Law Enforcement and Counter Drug 
                               Activities

Sec. 1021. Modification of limitation on funding assistance for 
          procurement of equipment for the National Guard for drug 
          interdiction and counter-drug activities.
Sec. 1022. Temporary extension to certain naval aircraft of Coast Guard 
          authority for drug interdiction activities.
Sec. 1023. Military assistance to civil authorities to respond to act or 
          threat of terrorism.
Sec. 1024. Condition on development of forward operating locations for 
          United States Southern Command counter-drug detection and 
          monitoring flights.
Sec. 1025. Annual report on United States military activities in 
          Colombia.
Sec. 1026. Report on use of radar systems for counter-drug detection and 
          monitoring.
Sec. 1027. Plan regarding assignment of military personnel to assist 
          Immigration and Naturalization Service and Customs Service.

        Subtitle D--Miscellaneous Report Requirements and Repeals

Sec. 1031. Preservation of certain defense reporting requirements.
Sec. 1032. Repeal of certain reporting requirements not preserved.
Sec. 1033. Reports on risks under National Military Strategy and 
          combatant command requirements.
Sec. 1034. Report on lift and prepositioned support requirements to 
          support National Military Strategy.
Sec. 1035. Report on assessments of readiness to execute the National 
          Military Strategy.
Sec. 1036. Report on Rapid Assessment and Initial Detection teams.
Sec. 1037. Report on unit readiness of units considered to be assets of 
          Consequence Management Program Integration Office.
Sec. 1038. Analysis of relationship between threats and budget 
          submission for fiscal year 2001.
Sec. 1039. Report on NATO defense capabilities initiative.
Sec. 1040. Report on motor vehicle violations by operators of official 
          Army vehicles.

                    Subtitle E--Information Security

Sec. 1041. Identification in budget materials of amounts for 
          declassification activities and limitation on expenditures for 
          such activities.
Sec. 1042. Notice to congressional committees of certain security and 
          counterintelligence failures within defense programs.
Sec. 1043. Information Assurance Initiative.
Sec. 1044. Nondisclosure of information on personnel of overseas, 
          sensitive, or routinely deployable units.
Sec. 1045. Nondisclosure of certain operational files of the National 
          Imagery and Mapping Agency.

             Subtitle F--Memorial Objects and Commemorations

Sec. 1051. Moratorium on the return of veterans memorial objects to 
          foreign nations without specific authorization in law.
Sec. 1052. Program to commemorate 50th anniversary of the Korean War.
Sec. 1053. Commemoration of the victory of freedom in the Cold War.

                        Subtitle G--Other Matters

Sec. 1061. Defense Science Board task force on use of television and 
          radio as a propaganda instrument in time of military conflict.
Sec. 1062. Assessment of electromagnetic spectrum reallocation.
Sec. 1063. Extension and reauthorization of Defense Production Act of 
          1950.
Sec. 1064. Performance of threat and risk assessments.
Sec. 1065. Chemical agents used for defensive training.
Sec. 1066. Technical and clerical amendments.
Sec. 1067. Amendments to reflect name change of Committee on National 
          Security of the House of Representatives to Committee on Armed 
          Services.

                     Subtitle A--Financial Matters

SEC. 1001. TRANSFER AUTHORITY.

    (a) Authority To Transfer Authorizations.--(1) Upon 
determination by the Secretary of Defense that such action is 
necessary in the national interest, the Secretary may transfer 
amounts of authorizations made available to the Department of 
Defense in this division for fiscal year 2000 between any such 
authorizations for that fiscal year (or any subdivisions 
thereof). Amounts of authorizations so transferred shall be 
merged with and be available for the same purposes as the 
authorization to which transferred.
    (2) The total amount of authorizations that the Secretary 
may transfer under the authority of this section may not exceed 
$2,000,000,000.
    (b) Limitations.--The authority provided by this section to 
transfer authorizations--
            (1) may only be used to provide authority for items 
        that have a higher priority than the items from which 
        authority is transferred; and
            (2) may not be used to provide authority for an 
        item that has been denied authorization by Congress.
    (c) Effect on Authorization Amounts.--A transfer made from 
one account to another under the authority of this section 
shall be deemed to increase the amount authorized for the 
account to which the amount is transferred by an amount equal 
to the amount transferred.
    (d) Notice to Congress.--The Secretary shall promptly 
notify Congress of each transfer made under subsection (a).

SEC. 1002. INCORPORATION OF CLASSIFIED ANNEX.

    (a) Status of Classified Annex.--The Classified Annex 
prepared by the committee of conference to accompany the 
conference report on the bill S. 1059 of the One Hundred Sixth 
Congress and transmitted to the President is hereby 
incorporated into this Act.
    (b) Construction With Other Provisions of Act.--The amounts 
specified in the Classified Annex are not in addition to 
amounts authorized to be appropriated by other provisions of 
this Act.
    (c) Limitation on Use of Funds.--Funds appropriated 
pursuant to an authorization contained in this Act that are 
made available for a program, project, or activity referred to 
in the Classified Annex may only be expended for such program, 
project, or activity in accordance with such terms, conditions, 
limitations, restrictions, and requirements as are set out for 
that program, project, or activity in the Classified Annex.
    (d) Distribution of Classified Annex.--The President shall 
provide for appropriate distribution of the Classified Annex, 
or of appropriate portions of the annex, within the executive 
branch of the Government.

SEC. 1003. AUTHORIZATION OF EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR 
                    FISCAL YEAR 1999.

    (a) Adjustment of Fiscal Year 1999 Authorizations To 
Reflect Supplemental Appropriations.--Subject to subsection 
(b), amounts authorized to be appropriated to the Department of 
Defense for fiscal year 1999 in the Strom Thurmond National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (Public Law 105-
261) are hereby adjusted, with respect to any such authorized 
amount, by the amount by which appropriations pursuant to such 
authorization were increased (by a supplemental appropriation) 
or decreased (by a rescission), or both, in the 1999 Emergency 
Supplemental Appropriations Act (Public Law 106-31).
    (b) Limitation.--(1) In the case of a pending defense 
contingent emergency supplemental appropriation, an adjustment 
may be made under subsection (a) in the amount of an 
authorization of appropriations by reason of that supplemental 
appropriation only if, and to the extent that, the President 
transmits to Congress an official amended budget request for 
that appropriation that designates the entire amount requested 
as an emergency requirement for the specific purpose identified 
in the 1999 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act as the 
purpose for which the supplemental appropriation was made.
    (2) For purposes of this subsection, the term ``pending 
defense contingent emergency supplemental appropriation'' means 
a contingent emergency supplemental appropriation for the 
Department of Defense contained in the 1999 Emergency 
Supplemental Appropriations Act for which an official budget 
request that includes designation of the entire amount of the 
request as an emergency requirement has not been transmitted to 
Congress as of the date of the enactment of this Act.
    (3) For purposes of this subsection, the term ``contingent 
emergency supplemental appropriation'' means a supplemental 
appropriation that--
            (A) is designated by Congress as an emergency 
        requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the 
        Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 
        1985; and
            (B) by law is available only to the extent that the 
        President transmits to the Congress an official budget 
        request for that appropriation that includes 
        designation of the entire amount of the request as an 
        emergency requirement.

SEC. 1004. SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS REQUEST FOR OPERATIONS IN 
                    YUGOSLAVIA.

    If the President determines that it is in the national 
security interest of the United States to conduct combat or 
peacekeeping operations in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia 
during fiscal year 2000, the President shall transmit to the 
Congress a supplemental appropriations request for the 
Department of Defense for such amounts as are necessary for the 
costs of any such operation.

SEC. 1005. UNITED STATES CONTRIBUTION TO NATO COMMON-FUNDED BUDGETS IN 
                    FISCAL YEAR 2000.

    (a) Fiscal Year 2000 Limitation.--The total amount 
contributed by the Secretary of Defense in fiscal year 2000 for 
the common-funded budgets of NATO may be any amount up to, but 
not in excess of, the amount specified in subsection (b) 
(rather than the maximum amount that would otherwise be 
applicable to those contributions under the fiscal year 1998 
baseline limitation).
    (b) Total Amount.--The amount of the limitation applicable 
under subsection (a) is the sum of the following:
            (1) The amounts of unexpended balances, as of the 
        end of fiscal year 1999, of funds appropriated for 
        fiscal years before fiscal year 2000 for payments for 
        those budgets.
            (2) The amount specified in subsection (c)(1).
            (3) The amount specified in subsection (c)(2).
            (4) The total amount of the contributions 
        authorized to be made under section 2501.
    (c) Authorized Amounts.--Amounts authorized to be 
appropriated by titles II and III of this Act are available for 
contributions for the common-funded budgets of NATO as follows:
            (1) Of the amount provided in section 201(1), 
        $750,000 for the Civil Budget.
            (2) Of the amount provided in section 301(1), 
        $216,400,000 for the Military Budget.
    (d) Definitions.--For purposes of this section:
            (1) Common-funded budgets of nato.--The term 
        ``common-funded budgets of NATO'' means the Military 
        Budget, the Security Investment Program, and the Civil 
        Budget of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (and 
        any successor or additional account or program of 
        NATO).
            (2) Fiscal year 1998 baseline limitation.--The term 
        ``fiscal year 1998 baseline limitation'' means the 
        maximum annual amount of Department of Defense 
        contributions for common-funded budgets of NATO that is 
        set forth as the annual limitation in section 
        3(2)(C)(ii) of the resolution of the Senate giving the 
        advice and consent of the Senate to the ratification of 
        the Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty of 1949 on 
        the Accession of Poland, Hungary, and the Czech 
        Republic (as defined in section 4(7) of that 
        resolution), approved by the Senate on April 30, 1998.

SEC. 1006. LIMITATION ON FUNDS FOR BOSNIA PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS FOR 
                    FISCAL YEAR 2000.

    (a) Limitation.--(1) Of the amounts authorized to be 
appropriated by section 301(24) of this Act for the Overseas 
Contingency Operations Transfer Fund, no more than 
$1,824,400,000 may be obligated for incremental costs of the 
Armed Forces for Bosnia peacekeeping operations.
    (2) The President may waive the limitation in paragraph (1) 
after submitting to Congress the following:
            (A) The President's written certification that the 
        waiver is necessary in the national security interests 
        of the United States.
            (B) The President's written certification that 
        exercising the waiver will not adversely affect the 
        readiness of United States military forces.
            (C) A report setting forth the following:
                    (i) The reasons that the waiver is 
                necessary in the national security interests of 
                the United States.
                    (ii) The specific reasons that additional 
                funding is required for the continued presence 
                of United States military forces participating 
                in, or supporting, Bosnia peacekeeping 
                operations for fiscal year 2000.
                    (iii) A discussion of the impact on the 
                military readiness of United States Armed 
                Forces of the continuing deployment of United 
                States military forces participating in, or 
                supporting, Bosnia peacekeeping operations.
            (D) A supplemental appropriations request for the 
        Department of Defense for such amounts as are necessary 
        for the additional fiscal year 2000 costs associated 
        with United States military forces participating in, or 
        supporting, Bosnia peacekeeping operations.
    (b) Bosnia Peacekeeping Operations Defined.--For the 
purposes of this section, the term ``Bosnia peacekeeping 
operations'' has the meaning given such term in section 1004(e) 
of the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 1999 (Public Law 105-261; 112 Stat. 2112).

SEC. 1007. SECOND BIENNIAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENT PLAN.

    (a) Additional Matters Required.--The Secretary of Defense 
shall include in the second biennial financial management 
improvement plan submitted to Congress under section 2222 of 
title 10, United States Code (required to be submitted not 
later than September 30, 2000), the matters specified in 
subsections (b) through (f), in addition to the matters 
otherwise required under that section.
    (b) Systems Inventory.--The plan referred to in subsection 
(a) shall include an inventory of the finance systems, 
accounting systems, and data feeder systems of the Department 
of Defense referred to in section 2222(c) of title 10, United 
States Code, and, for each of those systems, the following:
            (1) A statement regarding whether the system 
        complies with the requirements applicable to that 
        system under sections 3512, 3515, and 3521 of title 31, 
        United States Code.
            (2) A statement regarding whether the system is to 
        be retained, consolidated, or eliminated.
            (3) A detailed plan of the actions that are being 
        taken or are to be taken within the Department of 
        Defense (including provisions for schedule, performance 
        objectives, interim milestones, and necessary 
        resources)--
                    (A) to ensure easy and reliable interfacing 
                of the system (or a consolidated or successor 
                system) with the Department's core finance and 
                accounting systems and with other data feeder 
                systems; and
                    (B) to institute appropriate internal 
                controls that, among other benefits, ensure the 
                integrity of the data in the system (or a 
                consolidated or successor system).
            (4) For each system that is to be consolidated or 
        eliminated, a detailed plan of the actions that are 
        being taken or are to be taken (including provisions 
        for schedule and interim milestones) in carrying out 
        the consolidation or elimination, including a 
        discussion of both the interim or migratory systems and 
        any further consolidation that may be involved.
            (5) A list of the officials in the Department of 
        Defense who are responsible for ensuring that actions 
        referred to in paragraphs (3) and (4) are taken in a 
        timely manner.
    (c) Major Procurement Actions.--The plan referred to in 
subsection (a) shall include a description of each major 
procurement action that is being taken within the Department of 
Defense to replace or improve a finance and accounting system 
or a data feeder system shown in the inventory under subsection 
(a) and, for each such procurement action, the measures that 
are being taken or are to be taken to ensure that the new or 
enhanced system--
            (1) provides easy and reliable interfacing of the 
        system with the core finance and accounting systems of 
        the department and with other data feeder systems; and
            (2) includes appropriate internal controls that, 
        among other benefits, ensure the integrity of the data 
        in the system.
    (d) Financial Management Competency Plan.--The plan 
referred to in subsection (a) shall include a financial 
management competency plan that includes performance 
objectives, milestones (including interim objectives), 
responsible officials, and the necessary resources to 
accomplish the performance objectives, together with the 
following:
            (1) A description of the actions necessary to 
        ensure that the person in each comptroller position (or 
        comparable position) in the Department of Defense 
        (whether a member of the Armed Forces or a civilian 
        employee) has the education, technical competence, and 
        experience to perform in accordance with the core 
        competencies necessary for financial management.
            (2) A description of the education that is 
        necessary for a financial manager in a senior grade to 
        be knowledgeable in--
                    (A) applicable laws and administrative and 
                regulatory requirements, including the 
                requirements and procedures relating to 
                Government performance and results under 
                sections 1105(a)(28), 1115, 1116, 1117, 1118, 
                and 1119 of title 31, United States Code;
                    (B) the strategic planning process and how 
                the process relates to resource management;
                    (C) budget operations and analysis systems;
                    (D) management analysis functions and 
                evaluation; and
                    (E) the principles, methods, techniques, 
                and systems of financial management.
            (3) The advantages and disadvantages of 
        establishing and operating a consolidated Department of 
        Defense school that instructs in the principles 
        referred to in paragraph (2)(E).
            (4) The applicable requirements for formal civilian 
        education.
    (e) Improvements to DFAS, Etc.--The plan referred to in 
subsection (a) shall include a detailed plan (including 
performance objectives and milestones and standards for 
measuring progress toward attainment of the objectives) for the 
following:
            (1) Improving the internal controls and internal 
        review processes of the Defense Finance and Accounting 
        Service to provide reasonable assurances that--
                    (A) obligations and costs are in compliance 
                with applicable laws;
                    (B) funds, property, and other assets are 
                safeguarded against waste, loss, unauthorized 
                use, and misappropriation;
                    (C) revenues and expenditures applicable to 
                agency operations are properly recorded and 
                accounted for so as to permit the preparation 
                of accounts and reliable financial and 
                statistical reports and to maintain 
                accountability over assets;
                    (D) obligations and expenditures are 
                recorded contemporaneously with each 
                transaction;
                    (E) organizational and functional duties 
                are performed separately at each step in the 
                cycles of transactions (including, in the case 
                of a contract, the specification of 
                requirements, the formation of the contract, 
                the certification of contract performance, 
                receiving and warehousing, accounting, and 
                disbursing); and
                    (F) use of progress payment allocation 
                systems results in posting of payments to 
                appropriation accounts consistent with section 
                1301 of title 31, United States Code.
            (2) Ensuring that the Defense Finance and 
        Accounting Service has--
                    (A) a single standard transaction general 
                ledger that, at a minimum, uses double-entry 
                bookkeeping and complies with the United States 
                Government Standard General Ledger at the 
                transaction level as required under section 
                803(a) of the Federal Financial Management 
                Improvement Act of 1996 (31 U.S.C. 3512 note);
                    (B) an integrated data base for finance and 
                accounting functions; and
                    (C) automated cost, performance, and other 
                output measures.
            (3) Providing a single, consistent set of policies 
        and procedures for financial transactions throughout 
        the Department of Defense.
            (4) Ensuring compliance with applicable policies 
        and procedures for financial transactions throughout 
        the Department of Defense.
            (5) Reviewing safeguards for preservation of assets 
        and verifying the existence of assets.
    (f) Internal Controls Checklist.--The plan referred to in 
subsection (a) shall include an internal controls checklist, to 
be prescribed by the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller), 
which shall provide standards for use throughout the Department 
of Defense, together with a statement of the Department of 
Defense policy on use of the checklist throughout the 
Department.
    (g) Safeguarding Sensitive Information.--To the extent 
necessary to protect sensitive information, the Secretary of 
Defense may provide information required by subsections (b) and 
(c) in an annex that is available to Congress, but need not be 
made public.

SEC. 1008. WAIVER AUTHORITY FOR REQUIREMENT THAT ELECTRONIC TRANSFER OF 
                    FUNDS BE USED FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PAYMENTS.

    (a) Authority.--(1) Chapter 165 of title 10, United States 
Code, is amended by adding after section 2785, as added by 
section 933(a), the following new section:

``Sec. 2786. Department of Defense payments by electronic transfers of 
                    funds: exercise of authority for waivers

    ``With respect to any Federal payment of funds covered by 
section 3332(f) of title 31 (relating to electronic funds 
transfers) for which payment is made or authorized by the 
Department of Defense, the waiver authority provided in 
paragraph (2)(A)(i) of that section shall be exercised by the 
Secretary of Defense. The Secretary of Defense shall carry out 
the authority provided under the preceding sentence in 
consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury.''.
    (2) The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter 
is amended by adding after the item relating to section 2785, 
as added by section 933(a), the following new item:

``2786. Department of Defense payments by electronic transfers of funds: 
          exercise of authority for waivers.''.

    (3) Any waiver in effect on the date of the enactment of 
this Act under paragraph (2)(A)(i) of section 3332(f) of title 
31, United States Code, shall remain in effect until otherwise 
provided by the Secretary of Defense under section 2786 of 
title 10, United States Code, as added by paragraph (1).
    (b) Study and Report on DOD Electronic Funds Transfers.--
(1) The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study to determine 
the following:
            (A) Whether it would be feasibile for all 
        electronic payments made by the Department of Defense 
        to be routed through the Regional Finance Centers of 
        the Department of the Treasury for verification and 
        reconciliation.
            (B) Whether it would be feasibile for all 
        electronic payments made by the Department of Defense 
        to be subjected to the same level of reconciliation as 
        United States Treasury checks, including the matching 
        of each payment issued with each corresponding deposit 
        at financial institutions.
            (C) Whether the appropriate computer security 
        controls are in place in order to ensure the integrity 
        of electronic payments made by the Department of 
        Defense.
            (D) The estimated costs of implementing--
                    (i) the routing of electronic payments as 
                described in subparagraph (A);
                    (ii) the reconciliation of electronic 
                payments as described in (B); and
                    (iii) security controls as described in 
                (C).
            (E) The period that would be required to implement 
        each of the matters referred to in subparagraph (D).
    (2) Not later than March 1, 2000, the Secretary of Defense 
shall submit to Congress a report containing the results of the 
study required by paragraph (1).
    (3) In this subsection, the term ``electronic payment'' has 
the meaning given the term ``electronic funds transfer'' in 
section 3332(j)(1) of title 31, United States Code.

SEC. 1009. SINGLE PAYMENT DATE FOR INVOICE FOR VARIOUS SUBSISTENCE 
                    ITEMS.

    Section 3903 of title 31, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection 
        (d); and
            (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following 
        new subsection (c):
    ``(c) A contract for the procurement of subsistence items 
that is entered into under the prime vendor program of the 
Defense Logistics Agency may specify for the purposes of 
section 3902 of this title a single required payment date that 
is to be applicable to an invoice for subsistence items 
furnished under the contract when more than one payment due 
date would otherwise be applicable to the invoice under the 
regulations prescribed under paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of 
subsection (a) or under any other provisions of law. The 
required payment date specified in the contract shall be 
consistent with prevailing industry practices for the 
subsistence items, but may not be more than 10 days after the 
date of receipt of the invoice or the certified date of receipt 
of the items. The Director of the Office of Management and 
Budget shall provide in the regulations under subsection (a) 
that when a required payment date is so specified for an 
invoice, no other payment due date applies to the invoice.''.

SEC. 1010. PAYMENT OF FOREIGN LICENSING FEES OUT OF PROCEEDS OF SALE OF 
                    MAPS, CHARTS, AND NAVIGATIONAL BOOKS.

    (a) In General.--Section 453 of title 10, United States 
Code, is amended to read as follows:

``Sec. 453. Sale of maps, charts, and navigational publications: 
                    prices; use of proceeds

    ``(a) Prices.--All maps, charts, and other publications 
offered for sale by the National Imagery and Mapping Agency 
shall be sold at prices and under regulations that may be 
prescribed by the Secretary of Defense.
    ``(b) Use of Proceeds To Pay Foreign Licensing Fees.--(1) 
The Secretary of Defense may pay any NIMA foreign data 
acquisition fee out of the proceeds of the sale of maps, 
charts, and other publications of the Agency, and those 
proceeds are hereby made available for that purpose.
    ``(2) In this subsection, the term `NIMA foreign data 
acquisition fee' means any licensing or other fee imposed by a 
foreign country or international organization for the 
acquisition or use of data or products by the National Imagery 
and Mapping Agency.''.
    (b) Clerical Amendment.--The item relating to section 453 
in the table of sections at the beginning of subchapter II of 
chapter 22 of such title is amended to read as follows:
``453. Sale of maps, charts, and navigational publications: prices; use 
          of proceeds.''.

                Subtitle B--Naval Vessels and Shipyards

SEC. 1011. REVISION TO CONGRESSIONAL NOTICE-AND-WAIT PERIOD REQUIRED 
                    BEFORE TRANSFER OF A VESSEL STRICKEN FROM THE NAVAL 
                    VESSEL REGISTER.

    Section 7306(d) of title 10, United States Code, is amended 
to read as follows:
    ``(d) Congressional Notice-and-Wait Period.--(1) A transfer 
under this section may not take effect until--
            ``(A) the Secretary submits to Congress notice of 
        the proposed transfer; and
            ``(B) 30 days of session of Congress have expired 
        following the date on which the notice is sent to 
        Congress.
    ``(2) For purposes of paragraph (1)(B)--
            ``(A) the period of a session of Congress is broken 
        only by an adjournment of Congress sine die at the end 
        of the final session of a Congress; and
            ``(B) any day on which either House of Congress is 
        not in session because of an adjournment of more than 3 
        days to a day certain, or because of an adjournment 
        sine die at the end of the first session of a Congress, 
        shall be excluded in the computation of such 30-day 
        period.''.

SEC. 1012. AUTHORITY TO CONSENT TO RETRANSFER OF FORMER NAVAL VESSEL.

    (a) In General.--Subject to subsection (b), the President 
may consent to the retransfer by the Government of Greece of HS 
Rodos (ex-USS BOWMAN COUNTY (LST 391)) to the USS LST Ship 
Memorial, Inc., a not-for-profit organization operating under 
the laws of the State of Pennsylvania.
    (b) Conditions for Consent.--The President should not 
exercise the authority under subsection (a) unless the USS LST 
Memorial, Inc. agrees--
            (1) to use the vessel for public, nonprofit, 
        museum-related purposes;
            (2) to comply with applicable law with respect to 
        the vessel, including those requirements related to 
        facilitating monitoring by the United States of, and 
        mitigating potential environmental hazards associated 
        with, aging vessels, and has a demonstrated financial 
        capability to so comply; and
            (3) to hold the United States harmless for any 
        claims arising from exposure to hazardous material, 
        including asbestos and polychlorinated biphenyls, after 
        the retransfer of the vessel to the recipient, except 
        for claims arising before the date of the transfer of 
        the vessel to the Government of Greece or from use of 
        the vessel by the United States after the date of the 
        retransfer to the recipient.

SEC. 1013. REPORT ON NAVAL VESSEL FORCE STRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS.

    (a) Requirement.--Not later than February, 1, 2000, 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 naval vessel force 
structure requirements.
    (b) Matters To Be Included.-- The report shall include the 
following:
            (1) A statement of the naval vessel force structure 
        required to carry out the National Military Strategy, 
        including that structure required to meet joint and 
        combined warfighting requirements and missions relating 
        to crisis response, overseas presence, and support to 
        contingency operations.
            (2) A statement of the naval vessel force structure 
        that is supported and funded in the President's budget 
        for fiscal year 2001 and in the current future-years 
        defense program.
            (3) A detailed long-range shipbuilding plan for the 
        Department, through fiscal year 2030, that includes 
        annual quantities of each type of vessel to be 
        procured.
            (4) A statement of the annual funding necessary to 
        procure eight to ten vessels, of the appropriate types, 
        each year beginning in fiscal year 2001 and extending 
        through 2020 to maintain the naval vessel force 
        structure required by the national military strategy.
            (5) A detailed discussion of the risks associated 
        with any deviation from the long-range shipbuilding 
        plan required in paragraph (3), to include the 
        implications of such a deviation for the following 
        areas:
                    (A) Warfighting requirements.
                    (B) Crisis response and overseas presence 
                missions.
                    (C) Contingency operations.
                    (D) Domestic shipbuilding industrial base.

SEC. 1014. AUXILIARY VESSELS ACQUISITION PROGRAM FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF 
                    DEFENSE.

    (a) Program Authorization.--(1) Chapter 631 of title 10, 
United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the 
following new section:

``Sec. 7233. Auxiliary vessels: extended lease authority

    ``(a) Authorized Contracts.--Subject to subsection (b), the 
Secretary of the Navy may enter into contracts with private 
United States shipyards for the construction of new surface 
vessels to be acquired on a long-term lease basis by the United 
States from the shipyard or other private person for any of the 
following:
            ``(1) The combat logistics force of the Navy.
            ``(2) The strategic sealift force of the Navy.
            ``(3) Other auxiliary support vessels for the 
        Department of Defense.
    ``(b) Contracts Required To Be Authorized by Law.--A 
contract may be entered into under subsection (a) with respect 
to a specific vessel only if the Secretary is specifically 
authorized by law to enter into such a contract with respect to 
that vessel. As part of a request to Congress for enactment of 
any such authorization by law, the Secretary of the Navy shall 
provide to Congress the Secretary's findings under subsection 
(g).
    ``(c) Term of Contract.--In this section, the term `long-
term lease' means a lease, bareboat charter, or conditional 
sale agreement with respect to a vessel the term of which 
(including any option period) is for a period of 20 years or 
more.
    ``(d) Option To Buy.--A contract entered into under 
subsection (a) may include options for the United States to 
purchase one or more of the vessels covered by the contract at 
any time during, or at the end of, the contract period 
(including any option period) upon payment of an amount equal 
to the lesser of (1) the unamortized portion of the cost of the 
vessel plus amounts incurred in connection with the termination 
of the financing arrangements associated with the vessel, or 
(2) the fair market value of the vessel.
    ``(e) Domestic Construction.--The Secretary shall require 
in any contract entered into under this section that each 
vessel to which the contract applies--
            ``(1) shall have been constructed in a shipyard 
        within the United States; and
            ``(2) upon delivery, shall be documented under the 
        laws of the United States.
    ``(f) Vessel Operation.--(1) The Secretary may operate a 
vessel held by the Secretary under a long-term lease under this 
section through a contract with a United States corporation 
with experience in the operation of vessels for the United 
States. Any such contract shall be for a term as determined by 
the Secretary.
    ``(2) The Secretary may provide a crew for any such vessel 
using civil service mariners only after an evaluation taking 
into account--
            ``(A) the fully burdened cost of a civil service 
        crew over the expected useful life of the vessel;
            ``(B) the effect on the private sector manpower 
        pool; and
            ``(C) the operational requirements of the 
        Department of the Navy.
    ``(g) Contingent Waiver of Other Provisions of Law.--(1) 
The Secretary may waive the applicability of subsections (e)(2) 
and (f) of section 2401 of this title to a contract authorized 
by law as provided in subsection (b) if the Secretary makes the 
following findings with respect to that contract:
            ``(A) The need for the vessels or services to be 
        provided under the contract is expected to remain 
        substantially unchanged during the contemplated 
        contract or option period.
            ``(B) There is a reasonable expectation that 
        throughout the contemplated contract or option period 
        the Secretary of the Navy (or, if the contract is for 
        services to be provided to, and funded by, another 
        military department, the Secretary of that military 
        department) will request funding for the contract at 
        the level required to avoid contract cancellation.
            ``(C) The timeliness of consideration of the 
        contract by Congress is such that such a waiver is in 
        the interest of the United States.
    ``(2) The Secretary shall submit a notice of any waiver 
under paragraph (1) to the Committee on Armed Services of the 
Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of 
Representatives.
    ``(h) Source of Funds for Termination Liability.--If a 
contract entered into under this section is terminated, the 
costs of such termination may be paid from--
            ``(1) amounts originally made available for 
        performance of the contract;
            ``(2) amounts currently available for operation and 
        maintenance of the type of vessels or services 
        concerned and not otherwise obligated; or
            ``(3) funds appropriated for those costs.''.
    (2) The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter 
is amended by adding at the end the following new item:

``7233. Auxiliary vessels: extended lease authority.''.

    (b) Definition of Department of Defense Sealift Vessel.--
Section 2218(k)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is 
amended--
            (1) by striking ``that is--'' in the matter 
        preceding subparagraph (A) and inserting ``that is any 
        of the following:'';
            (2) by striking ``a'' at the beginning of 
        subparagraphs (A), (B), and (E) and inserting ``A'';
            (3) by striking ``an'' at the beginning of 
        subparagraphs (C) and (D) and inserting ``An'';
            (4) by striking the semicolon at the end of 
        subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) and inserting a period;
            (5) by striking ``; or'' at the end of subparagraph 
        (D) and inserting a period; and
            (6) by adding at the end the following new 
        subparagraphs:
                    ``(F) A strategic sealift ship.
                    ``(G) A combat logistics force ship.
                    ``(H) A maritime prepositioned ship.
                    ``(I) Any other auxiliary support 
                vessel.''.
    (c) Effective Date.--Section 7233 of title 10, United 
States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall take effect on 
October 1, 1999.

SEC. 1015. NATIONAL DEFENSE FEATURES PROGRAM.

    (a) Authority for National Defense Features Program.--
Section 2218 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) by redesignating subsection (k) as subsection 
        (l); and
            (2) by inserting after subsection (j) the following 
        new subsection (k):
    ``(k) Contracts for Incorporation of Defense Features in 
Commercial Vessels.--(1) The head of an agency may enter into a 
contract with a company submitting an offer for that company to 
install and maintain defense features for national defense 
purposes in one or more commercial vessels owned or controlled 
by that company in accordance with the purpose for which funds 
in the National Defense Sealift Fund are available under 
subsection (c)(1)(C). The head of the agency may enter into 
such a contract only after the head of the agency makes a 
determination of the economic soundness of the offer.
    ``(2) The head of an agency may make advance payments to 
the contractor under a contract under paragraph (1) in a lump 
sum, in annual payments, or in a combination thereof for costs 
associated with the installation and maintenance of the defense 
features on a vessel covered by the contract, as follows:
            ``(A) The costs to build, procure, and install a 
        defense feature in the vessel.
            ``(B) The costs to periodically maintain and test 
        any defense feature on the vessel.
            ``(C) Any increased costs of operation or any loss 
        of revenue attributable to the installation or 
        maintenance of any defense feature on the vessel.
            ``(D) Any additional costs associated with the 
        terms and conditions of the contract.
    ``(3) For any contract under paragraph (1) under which the 
United States makes advance payments under paragraph (2) for 
the costs associated with installation or maintenance of any 
defense feature on a commercial vessel, the contractor shall 
provide to the United States such security interests in the 
vessel, by way of a preferred mortgage under section 31322 of 
title 46 or otherwise, as the head of the agency may prescribe 
in order to adequately protect the United States against loss 
for the total amount of those costs.
    ``(4) Each contract entered into under this subsection 
shall--
            ``(A) set forth terms and conditions under which, 
        so long as a vessel covered by the contract is owned or 
        controlled by the contractor, the contractor is to 
        operate the vessel for the Department of Defense 
        notwithstanding any other contract or commitment of 
        that contractor; and
            ``(B) provide that the contractor operating the 
        vessel for the Department of Defense shall be paid for 
        that operation at fair and reasonable rates.
    ``(5) The head of an agency may not delegate authority 
under this subsection to any officer or employee in a position 
below the level of head of a procuring activity.''.
    (b) Definition.--Subsection (l) of such section, as 
redesignated by subsection (a)(1), is amended by adding at the 
end the following new paragraph:
            ``(5) The term `head of an agency' has the meaning 
        given that term in section 2302(1) of this title.''.

SEC. 1016. SALES OF NAVAL SHIPYARD ARTICLES AND SERVICES TO NUCLEAR 
                    SHIP CONTRACTORS.

    (a) Waiver of Required Conditions.--Chapter 633 of title 
10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 
7299a the following new section:

``Sec. 7300. Contracts for nuclear ships: sales of naval shipyard 
                    articles and services to private shipyards

    ``The conditions set forth in section 2208(j)(1)(B) of this 
title and subsections (a)(1) and (c)(1)(A) of section 2553 of 
this title shall not apply to a sale by a naval shipyard of 
articles or services to a private shipyard that is made at the 
request of the private shipyard in order to facilitate the 
private shipyard's fulfillment of a Department of Defense 
contract with respect to a nuclear ship. This section does not 
authorize a naval shipyard to construct a nuclear ship for the 
private shipyard, to perform a majority of the work called for 
in a contract with a private entity, or to provide articles or 
services not requested by the private shipyard.''.
    (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the 
beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the 
item relating to section 7299a the following new item:

``7300. Contracts for nuclear ships: sales of naval shipyard articles 
          and services to private shipyards.''.

SEC. 1017. TRANSFER OF NAVAL VESSEL TO FOREIGN COUNTRY.

    (a) Transfer to Thailand.--The Secretary of the Navy is 
authorized to transfer to the Government of Thailand the 
CYCLONE class coastal patrol craft CYCLONE (PC1) or a craft 
with a similar hull. The transfer shall be made on a sale, 
lease, lease/buy, or grant basis under section 516 of the 
Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2321j).
    (b) Costs.--Any expense incurred by the United States in 
connection with the transfer authorized by subsection (a) shall 
be charged to the Government of Thailand.
    (c) Repair and Refurbishment in United States Shipyard.--To 
the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary of the Navy shall 
require, as a condition of the transfer of the vessel to the 
Government of Thailand under this section, that the Government 
of Thailand have such repair or refurbishment of the vessel as 
is needed, before the vessel joins the naval forces of that 
country, performed at a United States naval shipyard or other 
shipyard located in the United States.
    (d) Expiration of Authority.--The authority to transfer a 
vessel under subsection (a) shall expire at the end of the two-
year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act.

SEC. 1018. AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER NAVAL VESSELS TO CERTAIN FOREIGN 
                    COUNTRIES.

    (a) Authority To Transfer.--
            (1) Dominican republic.--The Secretary of the Navy 
        is authorized to transfer to the Government of the 
        Dominican Republic the medium auxiliary floating dry 
        dock AFDM 2. Such transfer shall be on a grant basis 
        under section 516 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 
        (22 U.S.C. 2321j).
            (2) Ecuador.--The Secretary of the Navy is 
        authorized to transfer to the Government of Ecuador the 
        ``OAK RIDGE'' class medium auxiliary repair dry dock 
        ALAMOGORDO (ARDM 2). Such transfer shall be on a grant 
        basis under section 516 of the Foreign Assistance Act 
        of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2321j).
            (3) Egypt.--The Secretary of the Navy is authorized 
        to transfer to the Government of Egypt the ``NEWPORT'' 
        class tank landing ships BARBOUR COUNTY (LST 1195) and 
        PEORIA (LST 1183). Such transfers shall be on a sale 
        basis under section 21 of the Arms Export Control Act 
        (22 U.S.C. 2761).
            (4) Greece.--The Secretary of the Navy is 
        authorized to transfer to the Government of Greece the 
        ``KNOX'' class frigate CONNOLE (FF 1056). Such transfer 
        shall be on a grant basis under section 516 of the 
        Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2321j).
            (5) Mexico.--The Secretary of the Navy is 
        authorized to transfer to the Government of Mexico the 
        ``NEWPORT'' class tank landing ship NEWPORT (LST 1179) 
        and the ``KNOX'' class frigate WHIPPLE (FF 1062). Such 
        transfers shall be on a sale basis under section 21 of 
        the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2761).
            (6) Poland.--The Secretary of the Navy is 
        authorized to transfer to the Government of Poland the 
        ``OLIVER HAZARD PERRY'' class guided missile frigate 
        CLARK (FFG 11). Such transfer shall be on a grant basis 
        under section 516 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 
        (22 U.S.C. 2321j).
            (7) Taiwan.--The Secretary of the Navy is 
        authorized to transfer to the Taipei Economic and 
        Cultural Representative Office in the United States 
        (which is the Taiwan instrumentality designated 
        pursuant to section 10(a) of the Taiwan Relations Act) 
        the ``NEWPORT'' class tank landing ship SCHENECTADY 
        (LST 1185). Such transfer shall be on a sale basis 
        under section 21 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 
        U.S.C. 2761).
            (8) Thailand.--The Secretary of the Navy is 
        authorized to transfer to the Government of Thailand 
        the ``KNOX'' class frigate TRUETT (FF 1095). Such 
        transfer shall be on a grant basis under section 516 of 
        the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2321j).
            (9) Turkey.--The Secretary of the Navy is 
        authorized to transfer to the Government of Turkey the 
        ``OLIVER HAZARD PERRY'' class guided missile frigates 
        FLATLEY (FFG 21) and JOHN A. MOORE (FFG 19). Such 
        transfers shall be on a sale basis under section 21 of 
        the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2761).
    (b) Inapplicability of Aggregate Annual Limitation on Value 
of Transferred Excess Defense Articles.--The value of naval 
vessels authorized by subsection (a) to be transferred on a 
grant basis under section 516 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 
1961 (22 U.S.C. 2321j) shall not be included in the aggregate 
annual value of transferred excess defense articles which is 
subject to the aggregate annual limitation set forth in 
subsection (g) of that section.
    (c) Costs of Transfers.--Any expense of the United States 
in connection with a transfer authorized by subsection (a) 
shall be charged to the recipient.
    (d) Repair and Refurbishment in United States Shipyards.--
To the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary of the Navy 
shall require, as a condition of the transfer of a vessel under 
subsection (a), that the country to which the vessel is 
transferred have such repair or refurbishment of the vessel as 
is needed, before the vessel joins the naval forces of that 
country, performed at a shipyard located in the United States, 
including a United States Navy shipyard.
    (e) Expiration of Authority.--The authority granted by 
subsection (a) shall expire at the end of the two-year period 
beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act.

   Subtitle C--Support for Civilian Law Enforcement and Counter Drug 
                               Activities

SEC. 1021. MODIFICATION OF LIMITATION ON FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR 
                    PROCUREMENT OF EQUIPMENT FOR THE NATIONAL GUARD FOR 
                    DRUG INTERDICTION AND COUNTER-DRUG ACTIVITIES.

    Section 112(a)(3) of title 32, United States Code, is 
amended by striking ``per purchase order'' in the second 
sentence and inserting ``per item''.

SEC. 1022. TEMPORARY EXTENSION TO CERTAIN NAVAL AIRCRAFT OF COAST GUARD 
                    AUTHORITY FOR DRUG INTERDICTION ACTIVITIES.

    (a) Inclusion as Authorized Aircraft.--Subsection (c) of 
section 637 of title 14, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) by striking ``or'' at the end of paragraph (1);
            (2) by striking the period at the end of paragraph 
        (2) and inserting ``; or''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following new 
        paragraph:
            ``(3) subject to subsection (d), it is a naval 
        aircraft that has one or more members of the Coast 
        Guard on board and is operating from a surface naval 
        vessel described in paragraph (2).''.
    (b) Duration of Inclusion.--Such section is further amended 
by adding at the end the following new subsection:
    ``(d)(1) The inclusion of naval aircraft as an authorized 
aircraft for purposes of this section shall be effective only 
after the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date the 
report required by paragraph (2) is submitted through September 
30, 2001.
    ``(2) Not later than August 1, 2000, the Secretary of 
Defense shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the 
House of Representatives and the Committee on Armed Services of 
the Senate a report containing--
            ``(A) an analysis of the benefits and risks 
        associated with using naval aircraft to perform the law 
        enforcement activities authorized by subsection (a);
            ``(B) an estimate of the extent to which the 
        Secretary expects to implement the authority provided 
        by this section; and
            ``(C) an analysis of the effectiveness and 
        applicability to the Department of Defense of the Coast 
        Guard program known as the `New Frontiers' program.''.

SEC. 1023. MILITARY ASSISTANCE TO CIVIL AUTHORITIES TO RESPOND TO ACT 
                    OR THREAT OF TERRORISM.

    (a) Authority To Provide Assistance.--The Secretary of 
Defense, upon the request of the Attorney General, may provide 
assistance to civil authorities in responding to an act of 
terrorism or threat of an act of terrorism, including an act of 
terrorism or threat of an act of terrorism that involves a 
weapon of mass destruction, within the United States, if the 
Secretary determines that--
            (1) special capabilities and expertise of the 
        Department of Defense are necessary and critical to 
        respond to the act of terrorism or the threat of an act 
        of terrorism; and
            (2) the provision of such assistance will not 
        adversely affect the military preparedness of the Armed 
        Forces.
    (b) Nature of Assistance.--Assistance provided under 
subsection (a) may include the deployment of Department of 
Defense personnel and the use of any Department of Defense 
resources to the extent and for such period as the Secretary of 
Defense determines necessary to prepare for, prevent, or 
respond to an act or threat of an act of terrorism described in 
that subsection. Actions taken to provide the assistance may 
include the prepositioning of Department of Defense personnel, 
equipment, and supplies.
    (c) Reimbursement.--(1) Except as provided in paragraph 
(2), assistance provided under this section shall be provided 
on a reimbursable basis. Notwithstanding any other provision of 
law, the amounts of reimbursement shall be limited to the 
amounts of the incremental costs incurred by the Department of 
Defense to provide the assistance.
    (2) In extraordinary circumstances, the Secretary of 
Defense may waive the requirement for reimbursement if the 
Secretary determines that such a waiver is in the national 
security interests of the United States and submits to Congress 
a notification of the determination.
    (3) If funds are appropriated for the Department of Justice 
to cover the costs of responding to an act or threat of an act 
of terrorism for which assistance is provided under subsection 
(a), the Attorney General shall reimburse the Department of 
Defense out of such funds for the costs incurred by the 
Department in providing the assistance, without regard to 
whether the assistance was provided on a nonreimbursable basis 
pursuant to a waiver under paragraph (2).
    (d) Annual Limitation on Funding.--Not more than 
$10,000,000 may be obligated to provide assistance under 
subsection (a) during any fiscal year.
    (e) Personnel Restrictions.--In providing assistance under 
this section, a member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine 
Corps may not, unless otherwise authorized by law--
            (1) directly participate in a search, seizure, 
        arrest, or other similar activity; or
            (2) collect intelligence for law enforcement 
        purposes.
    (f) Nondelegability of Authority.--(1) The Secretary of 
Defense may not delegate to any other official the authority to 
make determinations and to authorize assistance under this 
section.
    (2) The Attorney General may not delegate to any other 
official authority to make a request for assistance under 
subsection (a).
    (g) Relationship to Other Authority.--The authority 
provided in this section is in addition to any other authority 
available to the Secretary of Defense, and nothing in this 
section shall be construed to restrict any authority regarding 
use of members of the Armed Forces or equipment of the 
Department of Defense that was in effect before the date of the 
enactment of this Act.
    (h) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) Threat of an act of terrorism.--The term 
        ``threat of an act of terrorism'' includes any 
        circumstance providing a basis for reasonably 
        anticipating an act of terrorism, as determined by the 
        Secretary of Defense in consultation with the Attorney 
        General and the Secretary of the Treasury.
            (2) Weapon of mass destruction.--The term ``weapon 
        of mass destruction'' has the meaning given the term in 
        section 1403 of the Defense Against Weapons of Mass 
        Destruction Act of 1996 (50 U.S.C. 2302(1)).
    (i) Duration of Authority.--The authority provided by this 
section applies during the period beginning on October 1, 1999, 
and ending on September 30, 2004.

SEC. 1024. CONDITION ON DEVELOPMENT OF FORWARD OPERATING LOCATIONS FOR 
                    UNITED STATES SOUTHERN COMMAND COUNTER-DRUG 
                    DETECTION AND MONITORING FLIGHTS.

    (a) Condition.--Except as provided in subsection (b), none 
of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the 
Department of Defense for any fiscal year may be obligated or 
expended for the purpose of improving the physical 
infrastructure at any proposed forward operating location 
outside the United States from which the United States Southern 
Command may conduct counter-drug detection and monitoring 
flights until a formal agreement regarding the extent and use 
of, and host nation support for, the forward operating location 
is executed by both the host nation and the United States.
    (b) Exception.--The limitation in subsection (a) does not 
apply to an unspecified minor military construction project 
authorized by section 2805 of title 10, United States Code.

SEC. 1025. ANNUAL REPORT ON UNITED STATES MILITARY ACTIVITIES IN 
                    COLOMBIA.

    Not later than January 1 of each year, the Secretary of 
Defense shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services and the 
Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee 
on Armed Services and the Committee on International Relations 
of the House of Representatives a report detailing the number 
of members of the United States Armed Forces deployed or 
otherwise assigned to duty in Colombia at any time during the 
preceding year, the length and purpose of the deployment or 
assignment, and the costs and force protection risks associated 
with such deployments and assignments.

SEC. 1026. REPORT ON USE OF RADAR SYSTEMS FOR COUNTER-DRUG DETECTION 
                    AND MONITORING.

    Not later than May 1, 2000, the Secretary of Defense shall 
submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the House of 
Representatives and the Committee on Armed Services of the 
Senate a report containing an evaluation of the effectiveness 
of the Wide Aperture Radar Facility, Tethered Aerostat Radar 
System, Ground Mobile Radar, and Relocatable Over-The-Horizon 
Radar in maritime, air, and land counter-drug detection and 
monitoring.

SEC. 1027. PLAN REGARDING ASSIGNMENT OF MILITARY PERSONNEL TO ASSIST 
                    IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE AND CUSTOMS 
                    SERVICE.

    (a) Preparation of Plan.--(1) The Secretary of Defense 
shall prepare a plan to assign members of the Army, Navy, Air 
Force, or Marine Corps to assist the Immigration and 
Naturalization Service or the United States Customs Service 
should the President determine, and the Attorney General or the 
Secretary of the Treasury, as the case may be, certify, that 
military personnel are required to respond to a threat to 
national security posed by the entry into the United States of 
terrorists or drug traffickers.
    (2) The Secretary shall ensure that activities proposed to 
be performed by military personnel under the plan are 
consistent with section 1385 of title 18, United States Code 
(popularly known as the Posse Comitatus Act), and shall include 
in the plan a training program for military personnel who would 
be assigned to assist Federal law enforcement agencies--
            (A) in preventing the entry of terrorists and drug 
        traffickers into the United States; and
            (B) in the inspection of cargo, vehicles, and 
        aircraft at points of entry into the United States for 
        weapons of mass destruction, prohibited narcotics, or 
        other terrorist or drug trafficking items.
    (b) Report on Use of Military Personnel To Support Civilian 
Law Enforcement.--Not later than May 1, 2000, the Secretary of 
Defense shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the 
House of Representatives and the Committee on Armed Services of 
the Senate a report containing--
            (1) the plan required by subsection (a);
            (2) a discussion of the risks and benefits 
        associated with using military personnel to provide the 
        law enforcement support described in subsection (a)(2);
            (3) recommendations regarding the functions 
        outlined in the plan most appropriate to be performed 
        by military personnel; and
            (4) the total number of active and reserve members, 
        and members of the National Guard whose activities were 
        supported using funds provided under section 112 of 
        title 32, United States Code, who participated in drug 
        interdiction activities or otherwise provided support 
        for civilian law enforcement during fiscal year 1999.

       Subtitle D--Miscellaneous Report Requirements and Repeals

SEC. 1031. PRESERVATION OF CERTAIN DEFENSE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.

    Section 3003(a)(1) of the Federal Reports Elimination and 
Sunset Act of 1995 (31 U.S.C. 1113 note) does not apply to any 
report required to be submitted under any of the following 
provisions of law:
            (1) The following sections of title 10, United 
        States Code: sections 113, 115a, 116, 139(f), 221, 226, 
        401(d), 662(b), 946, 1464(c), 2006(e)(3), 2010, 
        2011(e), 2391(c), 2431(a), 2432, 2457(d), 2461(g), 
        2537, 2662(b), 2706, 2859, 2861, 2902(g)(2), 
        4542(g)(2), 7424(b), 7425(b), 7431(c), 10541, 12302(d), 
        and 16137.
            (2) Section 1121(f) of the National Defense 
        Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1988 and 1989 (Public 
        Law 100-180; 10 U.S.C. 113 note).
            (3) Section 1405 of the Defense Dependents' 
        Education Act of 1978 (20 U.S.C. 924).
            (4) Section 1411(b) of the Barry Goldwater 
        Scholarship and Excellence in Education Act (20 U.S.C. 
        4710(b)).
            (5) Section 1097 of the National Defense 
        Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1992 and 1993 (22 
        U.S.C. 2751 note).
            (6) Section 30A(d) of the Arms Export Control Act 
        (22 U.S.C. 2770a(d)).
            (7) Sections 1516(f) and 1518(c) of the Armed 
        Forces Retirement Home Act of 1991 (Public Law 101-510; 
        24 U.S.C. 416(f), 418(c)).
            (8) Sections 3554(e)(2) and 9503(a) of title 31, 
        United States Code.
            (9) Section 300110(b) of title 36, United States 
        Code.
            (10) Sections 301a(f) and 1008 of title 37, United 
        States Code.
            (11) Section 8111(f) of title 38, United States 
        Code.
            (12) Section 205(b) of the Federal Property and 
        Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 486(b)).
            (13) Section 3732 of the Revised Statutes, 
        popularly known as the ``Food and Forage Act'' (41 
        U.S.C. 11).
            (14) Section 101(b)(6) of the Uniformed and 
        Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (42 U.S.C. 
        1973ff(b)(6)).
            (15) Section 1436(e) of the National Defense 
        Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1989 (Public Law 100-
        456; 42 U.S.C. 2121 note).
            (16) Section 165 of the Energy Policy and 
        Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6245).
            (17) Section 603(e) of the National Science and 
        Technology Policy, Organization, and Priorities Act of 
        1976 (42 U.S.C. 6683(e)).
            (18) Section 822(b) of the National Defense 
        Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1992 and 1993 (42 
        U.S.C. 6687(b)).
            (19) Section 208 of the Department of Energy 
        National Security and Military Applications of Nuclear 
        Energy Authorization Act of 1979 (42 U.S.C. 7271).
            (20) Section 3134 of the National Defense 
        Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1991 (42 U.S.C. 
        7274c).
            (21) Section 3135 of the National Defense 
        Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1992 and 1993 (42 
        U.S.C. 7274g).
            (22) Section 12 of the Act of March 9, 1920 
        (popularly known as the ``Suits in Admiralty Act'') (46 
        App. U.S.C. 752).
            (23) Sections 208, 901(b)(2), and 1211 of the 
        Merchant Marine Act, 1936 (46 App. U.S.C. 1118, 
        1241(b)(2), 1291).
            (24) Sections 11 and 14 of the Strategic and 
        Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98h-2, 
        98h-5).
            (25) Section 108 of the National Security Act of 
        1947 (50 U.S.C. 404a).
            (26) Section 4 of the Act entitled ``An Act to 
        authorize the making, amending, and modification of 
        contracts to facilitate the national defense'', 
        approved August 28, 1958 (50 U.S.C. 1434).
            (27) Section 1412(g) of the Department of Defense 
        Authorization Act, 1986 (50 U.S.C. 1521(g)).
            (28) Section 3 of the Authorization for Use of 
        Military Force Against Iraq Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1541 
        note).
            (29) Sections 202(d) and 401(c) of the National 
        Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d), 1641(c)).
            (30) Section 10(g) of the Military Selective 
        Service Act (50 U.S.C. App. 460(g)).
            (31) Section 708 of the Defense Production Act of 
        1950 (50 U.S.C. App. 2158).
            (32) Section 703(g) of the Military Construction 
        Authorization Act, 1982 (Public Law 97-99; 95 Stat. 
        1376).
            (33) Section 704 of the Military Construction 
        Authorization Act, 1982 (Public Law 97-99; 95 Stat. 
        1377).
            (34) Section 113(b) of the National Defense 
        Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1990 and 1991 (Public 
        Law 101-189; 103 Stat. 1373).

SEC. 1032. REPEAL OF CERTAIN REPORTING REQUIREMENTS NOT PRESERVED.

    (a) Repeal of Provisions of Title 10, United States Code.--
Title 10, United States Code, is amended as follows:
            (1) Section 2201(d) is amended--
                    (A) by striking paragraph (2);
                    (B) by striking ``; and'' at the end of 
                paragraph (1) and inserting a period; and
                    (C) by striking ``Defense--'' and all that 
                follows through ``(1) shall'' and inserting 
                ``Defense shall''.
            (2) Section 2313(b) is amended by striking 
        paragraph (4).
            (3) Section 2350g is amended--
                    (A) by striking subsection (b); and
                    (B) by redesignating subsections (c) and 
                (d) as subsections (b) and (c), respectively.
    (b) Repeal of Other Provisions of Law.--The following 
provisions of law are repealed:
            (1) Section 224 of the National Defense 
        Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991 
        (Public Law 101-189; 10 U.S.C. 2431 note).
            (2) Section 3059(c) of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 
        1986 (Public Law 99-570; 10 U.S.C. 9441 note).
            (3) Section 7606 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 
        (Public Law 100-690; 10 U.S.C. 9441 note).
            (4) Section 1002(d) of the Department of Defense 
        Authorization Act, 1985 (Public Law 98-525; 22 U.S.C. 
        1928 note).

SEC. 1033. REPORTS ON RISKS UNDER NATIONAL MILITARY STRATEGY AND 
                    COMBATANT COMMAND REQUIREMENTS.

    Section 153 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by 
adding at the end the following new subsections:
    ``(c) Risks Under National Military Strategy.--(1) Not 
later than January 1 each year, the Chairman shall submit to 
the Secretary of Defense a report providing the Chairman's 
assessment of the nature and magnitude of the strategic and 
military risks associated with executing the missions called 
for under the current National Military Strategy.
    ``(2) The Secretary shall forward the report received under 
paragraph (1) in any year, with the Secretary's comments 
thereon (if any), to Congress with the Secretary's next 
transmission to Congress of the annual Department of Defense 
budget justification materials in support of the Department of 
Defense component of the budget of the President submitted 
under section 1105 of title 31 for the next fiscal year. If the 
Chairman's assessment in such report in any year is that risk 
associated with executing the missions called for under the 
National Military Strategy is significant, the Secretary shall 
include with the report as submitted to Congress the 
Secretary's plan for mitigating that risk.
    ``(d) Annual Report on Combatant Command Requirements.--(1) 
Not later than August 15 of each year, the Chairman shall 
submit to the committees of Congress named in paragraph (2) a 
report on the requirements of the combatant commands 
established under section 161 of this title. The report shall 
contain the following:
            ``(A) A consolidation of the integrated priority 
        lists of requirements of the combatant commands.
            ``(B) The Chairman's views on the consolidated 
        lists.
    ``(2) The committees of Congress referred to in paragraph 
(1) are the Committees on Armed Services and the Committees on 
Appropriations of the Senate and House of Representatives.''.

SEC. 1034. REPORT ON LIFT AND PREPOSITIONED SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS TO 
                    SUPPORT NATIONAL MILITARY STRATEGY.

    (a) Report Required.--Not later than February 15, 2000, the 
Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report, in both 
classified and unclassified form, describing the strategic, 
theater, operational, and tactical requirements for airlift, 
sealift, surface transportation, and prepositioned war material 
necessary to carry out the full range of missions included in 
the National Military Strategy prescribed by the Chairman of 
the Joint Chiefs of Staff under the postures of force 
engagement anticipated through 2005.
    (b) Content of Report.--The report shall address the 
following:
            (1) A review of the study conducted by the Air 
        Force during 1999 on oversize/outsize airlift cargo 
        requirements, including a risk assessment and an 
        evaluation of alternatives.
            (2) A review of the study of the Chairman of the 
        Joint Chiefs of Staff conducted during 1999 designated 
        as the ``Joint Chiefs of Staff Mobility Requirements 
        Study 05'', including a risk assessment, an evaluation 
        of alternatives, and a validation of the analyses done 
        by the Joint Staff for that study concerning each of 
        the following:
                    (A) The identity, size, structure, and 
                capabilities of the airlift and sealift 
                requirements for the full range of shaping, 
                preparing, and responding missions called for 
                under the National Military Strategy.
                    (B) The required support and infrastructure 
                required to successfully execute the full range 
                of missions required under the National 
                Military Strategy on the deployment schedules 
                outlined in the plans of the relevant 
                commanders-in-chief from expected and 
                increasingly dispersed postures of engagement.
                    (C) The anticipated effect of enemy use of 
                weapons of mass destruction, other asymmetrical 
                attacks, expected rates of peacekeeping, and 
                other contingency missions and other similar 
                factors on the mobility force and its required 
                infrastructure and on mobility requirements.
                    (D) The effect on mobility requirements of 
                new service force structures such as the Air 
                Force's Air Expeditionary Force, the Army's 
                Strike Force, the Marine Corps' operational 
                maneuver-from-the-sea concept and supporting 
                concepts including Ship-to-Objective Maneuver, 
                Maritime Prepositioning Forces 2010, and 
                Seabased Logistics, and any foreseeable force 
                structure modifications through 2005.
                    (E) The need to deploy forces strategically 
                and employ them tactically using the same lift 
                platform.
                    (F) The anticipated role of host nation, 
                foreign, and coalition airlift and sealift 
                support, and the anticipated requirements for 
                United States lift assets to support coalition 
                forces, through 2005.
                    (G) Alternatives to the current mobility 
                program or required modifications to the 1998 
                Air Mobility Master Plan update.
            (3) A review of the Army, Air Force, and Marine 
        Corps maritime prepositioned ship requirements and 
        modernization plan.
    (c) Intra-Theater Requirements Report.--Not later than 
December 1, 2000, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to 
Congress a report, in both classified and unclassified form, 
describing the intra-theater requirements for airlift, small-
craft lift, and surface transportation necessary to carry out 
the full range of missions included in the National Military 
Strategy prescribed by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of 
Staff under the postures of force engagement anticipated 
through 2005.

SEC. 1035. REPORT ON ASSESSMENTS OF READINESS TO EXECUTE THE NATIONAL 
                    MILITARY STRATEGY.

    (a) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to 
the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of 
Representatives a report in unclassified form assessing the 
effect of continued operations in the Balkans region on--
            (1) the ability of the Armed Forces to successfully 
        meet other regional contingencies; and
            (2) the readiness of the Armed Forces to execute 
        the National Military Strategy.
    (b) Matters To Be Included.--The report under subsection 
(a) shall include the following:
            (1) All models used by the Chairman of the Joint 
        Chiefs of Staff to assess the capability of the United 
        States to execute the full range of missions under the 
        National Military Strategy and all other models used by 
        the Armed Forces to assess that capability.
            (2) Separate assessments that would result from the 
        use of those models if it were necessary to execute the 
        full range of missions called for under the National 
        Military Strategy under each of the scenarios set forth 
        in subsection (c), including the levels of casualties 
        the United States would be projected to incur.
            (3) Assumptions made about the readiness levels of 
        major units included in each such assessment, including 
        equipment, personnel, and training readiness and 
        sustainment ability.
            (4) The increasing levels of casualties that would 
        be projected under each such scenario over a range of 
        risks of prosecuting two Major Theater Wars that 
        proceeds from low-moderate risk to moderate-high risk.
            (5) An estimate of--
                    (A) the total resources needed to attain a 
                moderate-high risk under those scenarios;
                    (B) the total resources needed to attain a 
                low-moderate risk under those scenarios; and
                    (C) the incremental resources needed to 
                decrease the level of risk from moderate-high 
                to low-moderate.
    (c) Scenarios To Be Used.--The scenarios to be used for 
purposes of paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of subsection (b) are 
the following:
            (1) That while the Armed Forces are engaged in 
        operations at the level of the operations ongoing as of 
        the date of the enactment of this Act, international 
        armed conflict begins--
                    (A) on the Korean peninsula; and
                    (B) first on the Korean peninsula and then 
                45 days later in Southwest Asia.
            (2) That while the Armed Forces are engaged in 
        operations at the peak level reached during Operation 
        Allied Force against the Federal Republic of 
        Yugoslavia, international armed conflict begins--
                    (A) on the Korean peninsula; and
                    (B) first on the Korean peninsula and then 
                45 days later in Southwest Asia.
    (d) Consultation.--In preparing the report under this 
section, the Secretary of Defense shall consult with the 
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the commanders of the 
unified commands, the Secretaries of the military departments, 
and the heads of the combat support agencies and other such 
entities within the Department of Defense as the Secretary 
considers necessary.

SEC. 1036. REPORT ON RAPID ASSESSMENT AND INITIAL DETECTION TEAMS.

    (a) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to 
Congress a report on the Department's plans for establishing 
and deploying Rapid Assessment and Initial Detection (RAID) 
teams for responses to incidents involving a weapon of mass 
destruction. The report shall include the following:
            (1) A description of the capabilities of a RAID 
        team and a comparison of those capabilities to the 
        capabilities of other Federal, State, and local WMD 
        responders.
            (2) An assessment of the manner in which a RAID 
        team complements the mission, functions, and 
        capabilities of other Federal, State, and local WMD 
        responders.
            (3) The Department's plan for conducting realistic 
        exercises involving RAID teams, including exercises 
        with other Federal, State, and local WMD responders.
            (4) A description of the command and control 
        relationships between the RAID teams and Federal, 
        State, and local WMD responders.
            (5) An assessment of the degree to which States 
        have integrated, or are planning to integrate, RAID 
        teams into other-than-weapon-of-mass-destruction 
        missions of State or local WMD responders.
            (6) A specific description and analysis of the 
        procedures that have been established or agreed to by 
        States for the use in one State of a RAID team that is 
        based in another State.
            (7) An identification of those States where the 
        deployment of out-of-State RAID teams is not governed 
        by existing interstate compacts.
            (8) An assessment of the Department's progress in 
        developing an appropriate national level compact for 
        interstate sharing of resources that would facilitate 
        consistent and effective procedures for the use of out-
        of-State RAID teams.
            (9) An assessment of the measures that will be 
        taken to recruit, train, maintain the proficiency of, 
        and retain members of the RAID teams, to include those 
        measures to provide for their career progression.
    (b) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) The term ``Rapid Assessment and Initial 
        Detection team'' or ``RAID team'' refers to a military 
        unit comprised of Active Guard and Reserve personnel 
        organized, trained, and equipped to conduct domestic 
        missions in the United States in response to the use 
        of, or threatened use of, a weapon of mass destruction.
            (2) The term ``WMD responder'' means an 
        organization responsible for responding to an incident 
        involving a weapon of mass destruction.
            (3) The term ``weapon of mass destruction'' has the 
        meaning given that term in section 1403(1) of the 
        Defense Against Weapons of Mass Destruction Act of 1996 
        (50 U.S.C. 2302(1)).

SEC. 1037. REPORT ON UNIT READINESS OF UNITS CONSIDERED TO BE ASSETS OF 
                    CONSEQUENCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM INTEGRATION OFFICE.

    (a) Joint Readiness Review.--(1) The Secretary of Defense 
shall include in the quarterly readiness report submitted to 
Congress under section 482 of title 10, United States Code, for 
the first quarter beginning after the date of the enactment of 
this Act an assessment of the readiness, training status, and 
future funding requirements of all active and reserve component 
units that (as of the date of the enactment of this Act) are 
considered assets of the Consequence Management Program 
Integration Office of the Department of Defense.
    (2) The Secretary shall set forth the assessment under 
paragraph (1) as an annex to the quarterly report referred to 
in that paragraph. The Secretary shall include in that annex a 
detailed description of how the active and reserve component 
units referred to in that paragraph are integrated with the 
Rapid Assessment and Initial Detection Teams in the overall 
Consequence Management Program Integration Office of the 
Department of Defense.
    (b) Decontamination Readiness Plan.--The Secretary of 
Defense shall prepare a decontamination readiness plan for the 
Consequence Management Program Integration Office of the 
Department of Defense. The plan shall include the following:
            (1) The actions necessary to ensure that the units 
        of the Armed Forces designated to carry out 
        decontamination missions are at the level of readiness 
        necessary to carry out those missions.
            (2) The funding necessary for attaining and 
        maintaining the level of readiness referred to in 
        paragraph (1).
            (3) Procedures for ensuring that each 
        decontamination unit is available to respond to an 
        incident in the United States that involves a weapon of 
        mass destruction within 12 hours after being notified 
        of the incident.

SEC. 1038. ANALYSIS OF RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THREATS AND BUDGET 
                    SUBMISSION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001.

    (a) Requirement for Report.--The Secretary of Defense shall 
submit to the congressional defense committees, on the date 
that the President submits the budget for fiscal year 2001 to 
Congress under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, 
a report on the relationship between the budget proposed for 
budget function 050 (National Defense) for that fiscal year and 
the then-current and emerging threats to the national security 
interests of the United States identified in the annual 
national security strategy report required under section 108 of 
the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 404a). The report 
shall be prepared in coordination with the Chairman of the 
Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Director of Central Intelligence.
    (b) Content.--The report shall contain the following:
            (1) A detailed description of the threats referred 
        to in subsection (a).
            (2) An analysis of those threats in terms of the 
        probability that an attack or other threat event will 
        actually occur, the military challenge posed by those 
        threats, and the potential damage that those threats 
        could have to the national security interests of the 
        United States.
            (3) An analysis of the allocation of funds in the 
        fiscal year 2001 budget and the future-years defense 
        program that addresses each of those threats.
            (4) A justification for each major defense 
        acquisition program (as defined in section 2430 of 
        title 10, United States Code) that is provided for in 
        the budget in light of the description and analyses set 
        forth in the report pursuant to this subsection.
    (c) Form of Report.--The report shall be submitted in 
unclassified form, but may also be submitted in classified form 
if necessary.

SEC. 1039. REPORT ON NATO DEFENSE CAPABILITIES INITIATIVE.

    (a) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings:
            (1) At the meeting of the North Atlantic Council 
        held in Washington, DC, in April 1999, the NATO Heads 
        of State and Governments launched a Defense 
        Capabilities Initiative.
            (2) The Defense Capabilities Initiative is designed 
        to improve the defense capabilities of the individual 
        nations of the NATO Alliance to ensure the 
        effectiveness of future operations across the full 
        spectrum of Alliance missions in the present and 
        foreseeable security environment.
            (3) Under the Defense Capabilities Initiative, 
        special focus will be given to improving 
        interoperability among Alliance forces and to 
        increasing defense capabilities through improvements in 
        the deployability and mobility of Alliance forces, the 
        sustainability and logistics of those forces, the 
        survivability and effective engagement capability of 
        those forces, and command and control and information 
        systems.
            (4) The successful implementation of the Defense 
        Capabilities Initiative will serve to enable all 
        members of the Alliance to make a more equitable 
        contribution to the full spectrum of Alliance missions, 
        thereby increasing burdensharing within the Alliance 
        and enhancing the ability of European members of the 
        Alliance to undertake operations pursuant to the 
        European Security and Defense Identity within the 
        Alliance.
    (b) Annual Report.--(1) Not later than January 31 of each 
year, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees 
on Armed Services and Foreign Relations of the Senate and the 
Committees on Armed Services and International Relations of the 
House of Representatives a report, to be prepared in 
consultation with the Secretary of State, on implementation of 
the Defense Capabilities Initiative by the nations of the NATO 
Alliance. The report shall include the following:
            (A) A discussion of the work of the temporary High-
        Level Steering Group, or any successor group, 
        established to oversee the implementation of the 
        Defense Capabilities Initiative and to meet the 
        requirement of coordination and harmonization among 
        relevant planning disciplines.
            (B) A description of the actions taken, including 
        implementation of the Multinational Logistics Center 
        concept and development of the C3 system architecture, 
        by the Alliance as a whole to further the Defense 
        Capabilities Initiative.
            (C) A description of the actions taken by each 
        member of the Alliance other than the United States to 
        improve the capabilities of its forces in each of the 
        following areas:
                    (i) Interoperability with forces of other 
                Alliance members.
                    (ii) Deployability and mobility.
                    (iii) Sustainability and logistics.
                    (iv) Survivability and effective engagement 
                capability.
                    (v) Command and control and information 
                systems.
    (2) The report shall be submitted in unclassified form, but 
may also be submitted in classified form if necessary.

SEC. 1040. REPORT ON MOTOR VEHICLE VIOLATIONS BY OPERATORS OF OFFICIAL 
                    ARMY VEHICLES.

    (a) Review Required.--The Secretary of the Army shall 
review the incidence during fiscal year 1999 of the violation 
of motor vehicle laws by operators of official Army motor 
vehicles. To the extent practicable, the review shall include 
all such violations for which citations were issued (including 
infractions relating to parking), other than violations 
occurring on a military installation, regardless of whether or 
not a fine was paid for the violation.
    (b) Report.--Not later than March 31, 2000, the Secretary 
shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate 
and Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives 
a report on the results of the review under subsection (a). The 
report shall include the following:
            (1) The number of the citations described in 
        subsection (a), shown separately by principal 
        jurisdiction.
            (2) An estimate of the total amount of the fines 
        that are associated with those citations, shown 
        separately by principal jurisdiction.
            (3) Any actions taken by the Secretary or 
        recommendations that the Secretary considers 
        appropriate to reduce the prevalence of such 
        violations.
    (c) Motor Vehicle Laws.--For purposes of this section, the 
term ``motor vehicle law'' means a law (including a regulation, 
ordinance, or other measure) that regulates the operation or 
parking of a motor vehicle within the jurisdiction of the 
governmental entity establishing the law.
    (d) Principal Jurisdiction.--For purposes of this section, 
the term ``principal jurisdiction'' means a State, territory, 
or Commonwealth, the District of Columbia, or a foreign nation.

                    Subtitle E--Information Security

SEC. 1041. IDENTIFICATION IN BUDGET MATERIALS OF AMOUNTS FOR 
                    DECLASSIFICATION ACTIVITIES AND LIMITATION ON 
                    EXPENDITURES FOR SUCH ACTIVITIES.

    (a) In General.--(1) Chapter 9 of title 10, United States 
Code, is amended by adding after section 229, as added by 
section 932(b), the following new section:

``Sec. 230. Amounts for declassification of records

    ``The Secretary of Defense shall include in the budget 
justification materials submitted to Congress in support of the 
Department of Defense budget for any fiscal year (as submitted 
with the budget of the President under section 1105(a) of title 
31) specific identification, as a budgetary line item, of the 
amounts required to carry out programmed activities during that 
fiscal year to declassify records pursuant to Executive Order 
12958 (50 U.S.C. 435 note) or any successor Executive order or 
to comply with any statutory requirement, or any request, to 
declassify Government records.''.
    (2) The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter 
is amended by adding after the item relating to section 229, as 
added by section 932(b), the following new item:

``230. Amounts for declassification of records.''.

    (b) Limitation on Expenditures.--The total amount expended 
by the Department of Defense during fiscal year 2000 to carry 
out declassification activities under the provisions of section 
3.4 of Executive Order 12958 (50 U.S.C. 435 note) may not 
exceed the Department's planned expenditure level of 
$51,000,000.
    (c) Certification Required With Respect to Automatic 
Declassification of Records.--No records of the Department of 
Defense that have not been reviewed for declassification shall 
be subject to automatic declassification unless the Secretary 
of Defense certifies to Congress that such declassification 
would not harm the national security.
    (d) Report on Automatic Declassification of Department of 
Defense Records.--Not later than February 1, 2001, the 
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committee on Armed 
Service of the House of Representatives and the Committee on 
Armed Services of the Senate a report on the efforts of the 
Department of Defense relating to the declassification of 
classified records under the control of the Department of 
Defense. Such report shall include the following:
            (1) An assessment of whether the Department will be 
        able to review all relevant records for 
        declassification before any date established for 
        automatic declassification.
            (2) An estimate of the cost of reviewing records to 
        meet any requirement to review all relevant records for 
        declassification by a date established for automatic 
        declassification.
            (3) An estimate of the number of records, if any, 
        that the Department will be unable to review for 
        declassification before any such date and the affect on 
        national security of the automatic declassification of 
        those records.
            (4) An estimate of the length of time by which any 
        such date would need to be extended to avoid the 
        automatic declassification of records that have not yet 
        been reviewed as of such date.

SEC. 1042. NOTICE TO CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES OF CERTAIN SECURITY AND 
                    COUNTERINTELLIGENCE FAILURES WITHIN DEFENSE 
                    PROGRAMS.

    (a) In General.--Chapter 161 of title 10, United States 
Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new 
section:

``Sec. 2723. Notice to congressional committees of certain security and 
                    counterintelligence failures within defense 
                    programs

    ``(a) Required Notification.--The Secretary of Defense 
shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate 
and House of Representatives a notification of each security or 
counterintelligence failure or compromise of classified 
information relating to any defense operation, system, or 
technology of the United States that the Secretary considers 
likely to cause significant harm or damage to the national 
security interests of the United States. The Secretary shall 
consult with the Director of Central Intelligence and the 
Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, as 
appropriate, before submitting any such notification.
    ``(b) Manner of Notification.--Notification of a failure or 
compromise of classified information under subsection (a) shall 
be provided, in accordance with the procedures established 
pursuant to subsection (c), not later than 30 days after the 
date on which the Department of Defense determines that the 
failure or compromise has taken place.
    ``(c) Procedures.--The Secretary of Defense and the 
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of 
Representatives shall each establish such procedures as may be 
necessary to protect from unauthorized disclosure classified 
information, information relating to intelligence sources and 
methods, and sensitive law enforcement information that is 
submitted to those committees pursuant to this section and that 
are otherwise necessary carry out the provisions of this 
section.
    ``(d) Statutory Construction.--(1) Nothing in this section 
shall be construed as authority to withhold any information 
from the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House 
of Representatives on the grounds that providing the 
information to those committees would constitute the 
unauthorized disclosure of classified information, information 
relating to intelligence sources and methods, or sensitive law 
enforcement information.
    ``(2) Nothing in this section shall be construed to modify 
or supersede any other requirement to report information on 
intelligence activities to the Congress, including the 
requirement under section 501 of the National Security Act of 
1947 (50 U.S.C. 413).''.
    (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the 
beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the 
following new item:

``2723. Notice to congressional committees of certain security and 
          counterintelligence failures within defense programs.''.

SEC. 1043. INFORMATION ASSURANCE INITIATIVE.

    (a) In General.--Chapter 131 of title 10, United States 
Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new 
section:

``Sec. 2224. Defense Information Assurance Program

    ``(a) Defense Information Assurance Program.--The Secretary 
of Defense shall carry out a program, to be known as the 
`Defense Information Assurance Program', to protect and defend 
Department of Defense information, information systems, and 
information networks that are critical to the Department and 
the armed forces during day-to-day operations and operations in 
times of crisis.
    ``(b) Objectives of the Program.--The objectives of the 
program shall be to provide continuously for the availability, 
integrity, authentication, confidentiality, nonrepudiation, and 
rapid restitution of information and information systems that 
are essential elements of the Defense Information 
Infrastructure.
    ``(c) Program Strategy.--In carrying out the program, the 
Secretary shall develop a program strategy that encompasses 
those actions necessary to assure the readiness, reliability, 
continuity, and integrity of Defense information systems, 
networks, and infrastructure. The program strategy shall 
include the following:
            ``(1) A vulnerability and threat assessment of 
        elements of the defense and supporting nondefense 
        information infrastructures that are essential to the 
        operations of the Department and the armed forces.
            ``(2) Development of essential information 
        assurances technologies and programs.
            ``(3) Organization of the Department, the armed 
        forces, and supporting activities to defend against 
        information warfare.
            ``(4) Joint activities of the Department with other 
        departments and agencies of the Government, State and 
        local agencies, and elements of the national 
        information infrastructure.
            ``(5) The conduct of exercises, war games, 
        simulations, experiments, and other activities designed 
        to prepare the Department to respond to information 
        warfare threats.
            ``(6) Development of proposed legislation that the 
        Secretary considers necessary for implementing the 
        program or for otherwise responding to the information 
        warfare threat.
    ``(d) Coordination.--In carrying out the program, the 
Secretary shall coordinate, as appropriate, with the head of 
any relevant Federal agency and with representatives of those 
national critical information infrastructure systems that are 
essential to the operations of the Department and the armed 
forces on information assurance measures necessary to the 
protection of these systems.
    ``(e) Annual Report.--Each year, at or about the time the 
President submits the annual budget for the next fiscal year 
pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, the Secretary shall 
submit to Congress a report on the Defense Information 
Assurance Program. Each report shall include the following:
            ``(1) Progress in achieving the objectives of the 
        program.
            ``(2) A summary of the program strategy and any 
        changes in that strategy.
            ``(3) A description of the information assurance 
        activities of the Office of the Secretary of Defense, 
        Joint Staff, unified and specified commands, Defense 
        Agencies, military departments, and other supporting 
        activities of the Department of Defense.
            ``(4) Program and budget requirements for the 
        program for the past fiscal year, current fiscal year, 
        budget year, and each succeeding fiscal year in the 
        remainder of the current future-years defense program.
            ``(5) An identification of critical deficiencies 
        and shortfalls in the program.
            ``(6) Legislative proposals that would enhance the 
        capability of the Department to execute the program.
    ``(f) Information Assurance Test Bed.--The Secretary shall 
develop an information assurance test bed within the Department 
of Defense to provide--
            ``(1) an integrated organization structure to plan 
        and facilitate the conduct of simulations, war games, 
        exercises, experiments, and other activities to prepare 
        and inform the Department regarding information warfare 
        threats; and
            ``(2) organization and planning means for the 
        conduct by the Department of the integrated or joint 
        exercises and experiments with elements of the national 
        information systems infrastructure and other non-
        Department of Defense organizations that are 
        responsible for the oversight and management of 
        critical information systems and infrastructures on 
        which the Department, the armed forces, and supporting 
        activities depend for the conduct of daily operations 
        and operations during crisis.''.
    (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the 
beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the 
following new item:

``2224. Defense Information Assurance Program.''.

SEC. 1044. NONDISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION ON PERSONNEL OF OVERSEAS, 
                    SENSITIVE, OR ROUTINELY DEPLOYABLE UNITS.

    (a) In General.--Chapter 3 of title 10, United States Code, 
is amended by inserting after section 130a the following new 
section:

``Sec. 130b. Personnel in overseas, sensitive, or routinely deployable 
                    units: nondisclosure of personally identifying 
                    information

    ``(a) Exemption From Disclosure.--The Secretary of Defense 
and, with respect to the Coast Guard when it is not operating 
as a service in the Navy, the Secretary of Transportation may, 
notwithstanding section 552 of title 5, authorize to be 
withheld from disclosure to the public personally identifying 
information regarding--
            ``(1) any member of the armed forces assigned to an 
        overseas unit, a sensitive unit, or a routinely 
        deployable unit; and
            ``(2) any employee of the Department of Defense or 
        of the Coast Guard whose duty station is with any such 
        unit.
    ``(b) Exceptions.--(1) The authority in subsection (a) is 
subject to such exceptions as the President may direct.
    ``(2) Subsection (a) does not authorize any official to 
withhold, or to authorize the withholding of, information from 
Congress.
    ``(c) Definitions.--In this section:
            ``(1) The term `personally identifying 
        information', with respect to any person, means the 
        person's name, rank, duty address, and official title 
        and information regarding the person's pay.
            ``(2) The term `unit' means a military organization 
        of the armed forces designated as a unit by competent 
        authority.
            ``(3) The term `overseas unit' means a unit that is 
        located outside the United States and its territories.
            ``(4) The term `sensitive unit' means a unit that 
        is primarily involved in training for the conduct of, 
        or conducting, special activities or classified 
        missions, including--
                    ``(A) a unit involved in collecting, 
                handling, disposing, or storing of classified 
                information and materials;
                    ``(B) a unit engaged in training--
                            ``(i) special operations units;
                            ``(ii) security group commands 
                        weapons stations; or
                            ``(iii) communications stations; 
                        and
                    ``(C) any other unit that is designated as 
                a sensitive unit by the Secretary of Defense 
                or, in the case of the Coast Guard when it is 
                not operating as a service in the Navy, by the 
                Secretary of Transportation.
            ``(5) The term `routinely deployable unit' means a 
        unit that normally deploys from its permanent home 
        station on a periodic or rotating basis to meet 
        peacetime operational requirements that, or to 
        participate in scheduled training exercises that, 
        routinely require deployments outside the United States 
        and its territories. Such term includes a unit that is 
        alerted for deployment outside the United States and 
        its territories during an actual execution of a 
        contingency plan or in support of a crisis 
        operation.''.
    (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the 
beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the 
following new item:

``130b. Personnel in overseas, sensitive, or routinely deployable units: 
          nondisclosure of personally identifying information.''.

SEC. 1045. NONDISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN OPERATIONAL FILES OF THE NATIONAL 
                    IMAGERY AND MAPPING AGENCY.

    (a) Authority To Withhold.--Subchapter II of chapter 22 of 
title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end 
the following new section:

``Sec. 457. Operational files previously maintained by or concerning 
                    activities of National Photographic Interpretation 
                    Center: authority to withhold from public 
                    disclosure

    ``(a) Authority.--The Secretary of Defense may withhold 
from public disclosure operational files described in 
subsection (b) to the same extent that operational files may be 
withheld under section 701 of the National Security Act of 1947 
(50 U.S.C. 431).
    ``(b) Covered Operational Files.--The authority under 
subsection (a) applies to operational files in the possession 
of the National Imagery and Mapping Agency that--
            ``(1) as of September 22, 1996, were maintained by 
        the National Photographic Interpretation Center; or
            ``(2) concern the activities of the Agency that, as 
        of such date, were performed by the National 
        Photographic Interpretation Center.
    ``(c) Operational Files Defined.--In this section, the term 
`operational files' has the meaning given that term in section 
701(b) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 
431(b)).''.
    (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the 
beginning of such subchapter is amended by adding at the end 
the following new item:

``457. Operational files previously maintained by or concerning 
          activities of National Photographic Interpretation Center: 
          authority to withhold from public disclosure.''.

            Subtitle F--Memorial Objects and Commemorations

SEC. 1051. MORATORIUM ON THE RETURN OF VETERANS MEMORIAL OBJECTS TO 
                    FOREIGN NATIONS WITHOUT SPECIFIC AUTHORIZATION IN 
                    LAW.

    (a) Prohibition.--Notwithstanding section 2572 of title 10, 
United States Code, and any other provision of law, during the 
moratorium period specified in subsection (c) the President may 
not transfer a veterans memorial object to a foreign country or 
an entity controlled by a foreign government, or otherwise 
transfer or convey such an object to any person or entity for 
purposes of the ultimate transfer or conveyance of the object 
to a foreign country or entity controlled by a foreign 
government, unless such transfer is specifically authorized by 
law.
    (b) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) Entity controlled by a foreign government.--The 
        term ``entity controlled by a foreign government'' has 
        the meaning given that term in section 2536(c)(1) of 
        title 10, United States Code.
            (2) Veterans memorial object.--The term ``veterans 
        memorial object'' means any object, including a 
        physical structure or portion thereof, that--
                    (A) is located at a cemetery of the 
                National Cemetery System, war memorial, or 
                military installation in the United States;
                    (B) is dedicated to, or otherwise 
                memorializes, the death in combat or combat-
                related duties of members of the United States 
                Armed Forces; and
                    (C) was brought to the United States from 
                abroad as a memorial of combat abroad.
    (c) Period of Moratorium.--The moratorium period for the 
purposes of this section is the period beginning on the date of 
the enactment of this Act and ending on September 30, 2001.

SEC. 1052. PROGRAM TO COMMEMORATE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE KOREAN WAR.

    (a) Period of Program.--Subsection (a) of section 1083 of 
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 
(Public Law 105-85; 111 Stat. 1918; 10 U.S.C. 113 note) is 
amended by striking ``The Secretary of Defense'' and inserting 
``During fiscal years 2000 through 2004, the Secretary of 
Defense''.
    (b) Change of Name.--(1) Subsection (c) of such section, as 
amended by section 1067 of the Strom Thurmond National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (Public Law 105-261; 112 
Stat. 2134), is amended by striking `` `The Department of 
Defense Korean War Commemoration' '' and inserting `` `The 
United States of America Korean War Commemoration' ''.
    (2) The amendment made by paragraph (1) may not be 
construed to supersede rights that are established or vested 
before the date of the enactment of this Act.
    (3) Any reference to the Department of Defense Korean War 
Commemoration in any law, regulation, document, record, or 
other paper of the United States shall be considered to be a 
reference to the United States of America Korean War 
Commemoration.
    (c) Funding.--Subsection (f) of such section is amended to 
read as follows:
    ``(f) Use of Funds.--(1) Funds appropriated for the Army 
for fiscal years 2000 through 2004 for operation and 
maintenance shall be available for the commemorative program 
authorized under subsection (a).
    ``(2) The total amount expended by the Department of 
Defense through the Department of Defense 50th Anniversary of 
the Korean War Commemoration Committee, an entity within the 
Department of the Army, to carry out the commemorative program 
authorized under subsection (a) for fiscal years 2000 through 
2004 may not exceed $7,000,000.''.
    (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
shall take effect on October 1, 1999.

SEC. 1053. COMMEMORATION OF THE VICTORY OF FREEDOM IN THE COLD WAR.

    (a) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings:
            (1) The Cold War between the United States and its 
        allies and the former Union of Soviet Socialist 
        Republics and its allies was the longest and most 
        costly struggle for democracy and freedom in the 
        history of mankind.
            (2) Whether millions of people all over the world 
        would live in freedom hinged on the outcome of the Cold 
        War.
            (3) Democratic countries bore the burden of the 
        struggle and paid the costs in order to preserve and 
        promote democracy and freedom.
            (4) The Armed Forces and the taxpayers of the 
        United States bore the greatest portion of that burden 
        and struggle in order to protect those principles.
            (5) Tens of thousands of United States soldiers, 
        sailors, airmen, Marines paid the ultimate price during 
        the Cold War in order to preserve the freedoms and 
        liberties enjoyed in democratic countries.
            (6) The Berlin Wall erected in Berlin, Germany, 
        epitomized the totalitarianism that the United States 
        struggled to eradicate during the Cold War.
            (7) The fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9, 
        1989, was a major event of the Cold War.
            (8) The Soviet Union collapsed on December 25, 
        1991.
    (b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that 
the President should issue a proclamation calling on the people 
of the United States to observe the victory in the Cold War 
with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
    (c) Participation of Armed Forces in Celebration of End of 
Cold War.--(1) Subject to paragraphs (2), (3), and (4), amounts 
authorized to be appropriated by section 301 may be available 
for costs of the Armed Forces in participating in a celebration 
of the end of the Cold War to be held in Washington, District 
of Columbia.
    (2) The total amount of funds available under paragraph (1) 
for the purpose set forth in that paragraph shall not exceed 
$5,000,000.
    (3) The Secretary of Defense may accept contributions from 
the private sector for the purpose of reducing the costs of the 
Armed Forces described in paragraph (1). The amount of funds 
available under paragraph (1) for the purpose set forth in that 
paragraph shall be reduced by an amount equal to the amount of 
contributions accepted by the Secretary under the preceding 
sentence.
    (4) The funding authorized in paragraph (1) shall not be 
available until 30 days after the date upon which the plan 
required by subsection (d) is submitted.
    (d) Report.--(1) The President shall transmit to Congress--
            (A) a report on the content of the proclamation 
        referred to in subsection (b); and
            (B) a plan for appropriate ceremonies and 
        activities.
    (2) The plan submitted under paragraph (1) shall include 
the following:
            (A) A discussion of the content, location, date, 
        and time of each ceremony and activity included in the 
        plan.
            (B) The funding allocated to support those 
        ceremonies and activities.
            (C) The organizations and individuals consulted 
        while developing the plan for those ceremonies and 
        activities.
            (D) A list of private sector organizations and 
        individuals that are expected to participate in each 
        ceremony and activity.
            (E) A list of local, State, and Federal agencies 
        that are expected to participate in each ceremony and 
        activity.
    (e) Commission on Victory in the Cold War.--(1) There is 
hereby established a commission to be known as the ``Commission 
on Victory in the Cold War''.
    (2) The Commission shall be composed of twelve members, as 
follows:
            (A) Two shall be appointed by the President.
            (B) Three shall be appointed by the Speaker of the 
        House of Representatives.
            (C) Two shall be appointed by the minority leader 
        of the House of Representatives.
            (D) Three shall be appointed by the majority leader 
        of the Senate.
            (E) Two shall be appointed by the minority leader 
        of the Senate.
    (3) The Commission shall review and make recommendations 
regarding the celebration of the victory in the Cold War, to 
include the date of the celebration, usage of facilities, 
participation of the Armed Forces, and expenditure of funds.
    (4) The Secretary shall--
            (A) consult with the Commission on matters relating 
        to the celebration of the victory in the Cold War;
            (B) reimburse Commission members for expenses 
        relating to participation of Commission members in 
        Commission activities from funds made available under 
        subsection (c); and
            (C) provide the Commission with administrative 
        support.
    (5) The Commission shall be co-chaired by two members as 
follows:
            (A) One selected by and from among those appointed 
        pursuant to subparagraphs (A), (C), and (E) of 
        paragraph (2).
            (B) One selected by and from among those appointed 
        pursuant to subparagraphs (B) and (D) of paragraph (2).

                       Subtitle G--Other Matters

SEC. 1061. DEFENSE SCIENCE BOARD TASK FORCE ON USE OF TELEVISION AND 
                    RADIO AS A PROPAGANDA INSTRUMENT IN TIME OF 
                    MILITARY CONFLICT.

    (a) Establishment of Task Force.--The Secretary of Defense 
shall establish a task force of the Defense Science Board to 
examine--
            (1) the use of radio and television broadcasting as 
        a propaganda instrument in time of military conflict; 
        and
            (2) the adequacy of the capabilities of the Armed 
        Forces to make such uses of radio and television during 
        conflicts such as the conflict in the Federal Republic 
        of Yugoslavia in the spring of 1999.
    (b) Duties of Task Force.--The task force shall assess and 
develop recommendations as to the appropriate capabilities, if 
any, that the Armed Forces should have to broadcast radio and 
television into a region in time of military conflict so as to 
ensure that the general public in that region is exposed to the 
facts of the conflict. In making that assessment and developing 
those recommendations, the task force shall review the 
following:
            (1) The capabilities of the Armed Forces to develop 
        programming and to make broadcasts that can reach a 
        large segment of the general public in a country such 
        as the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
            (2) The potential of various Department of Defense 
        airborne or land-based mechanisms to have capabilities 
        described in paragraph (1), including improvements to 
        the EC-130 Commando Solo aircraft and the use of other 
        airborne platforms, unmanned aerial vehicles, and land-
        based transmitters in conjunction with satellites.
            (3) Other issues relating to the use of television 
        and radio as a propaganda instrument in time of 
        conflict.
    (c) Report.--The task force shall submit to the Secretary 
of Defense a report containing its assessments and 
recommendations under subsection (b) not later than February 1, 
2000. The Secretary shall submit the report, together with the 
comments and recommendations of the Secretary, to the 
congressional defense committees not later than March 1, 2000.

SEC. 1062. ASSESSMENT OF ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM REALLOCATION.

    (a) Assessment Required.--Part C of the National 
Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization 
Act is amended by adding after section 155 the following new 
section:

``SEC. 156. ASSESSMENT OF ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM REALLOCATION.

    ``(a) Review and Assessment of Electromagnetic Spectrum 
Reallocation.--
            ``(1) Review and assessment required.--The 
        Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Assistant 
        Secretary and in coordination with the Chairman of the 
        Federal Communications Commission, shall convene an 
        interagency review and assessment of--
                    ``(A) the progress made in implementation 
                of national spectrum planning;
                    ``(B) the reallocation of Federal 
                Government spectrum to non-Federal use, in 
                accordance with the amendments made by title VI 
                of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 
                1993 (Public Law 103-66; 107 Stat. 379) and 
                title III of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 
                (Public Law 105-33; 111 Stat.258); and
                    ``(C) the implications for such 
                reallocations to the affected Federal executive 
                agencies.
            ``(2) Coordination.--The assessment shall be 
        conducted in coordination with affected Federal 
        executive agencies through the Interdepartmental Radio 
        Advisory Committee.
            ``(3) Cooperation and assistance.--Affected Federal 
        executive agencies shall cooperate with the Assistant 
        Secretary in the conduct of the review and assessment 
        and furnish the Assistant Secretary with such 
        information, support, and assistance, not inconsistent 
        with law, as the Assistant Secretary may consider 
        necessary in the performance of the review and 
        assessment.
            ``(4) Attention to particular subjects required.--
        In the conduct of the review and assessment, particular 
        attention shall be given to--
                    ``(A) the effect on critical military and 
                intelligence capabilities, civil space 
                programs, and other Federal Government systems 
                used to protect public safety of the 
                reallocated spectrum described in paragraph 
                (1)(B) of this subsection;
                    ``(B) the anticipated impact on critical 
                military and intelligence capabilities, future 
                military and intelligence operational 
                requirements, national defense modernization 
                programs, and civil space programs, and other 
                Federal Government systems used to protect 
                public safety, of future potential 
                reallocations to non-Federal use of bands of 
                the electromagnetic spectrum that are currently 
                allocated for use by the Federal Government; 
                and
                    ``(C) future spectrum requirements of 
                agencies in the Federal Government.
    ``(b) Submission of Report.--The Secretary of Commerce, in 
coordination with the heads of the affected Federal executive 
agencies, and the Chairman of the Federal Communications 
Commission shall submit to the President, the Committee on 
Armed Services and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation of the Senate, and the Committee on Armed 
Services, the Committee on Commerce, and the Committee on 
Science of the House of Representatives, not later than October 
1, 2000, a report providing the results of the assessment 
required by subsection (a).''.
    (b) Surrender of Department of Defense Spectrum.--
            (1) In general.--If, in order to make available for 
        other use a band of frequencies of which it is a 
        primary user, the Department of Defense is required to 
        surrender use of such band of frequencies, the 
        Department shall not surrender use of such band of 
        frequencies until--
                    (A) the National Telecommunications and 
                Information Administration, in consultation 
                with the Federal Communications Commission, 
                identifies and makes available to the 
                Department for its primary use, if necessary, 
                an alternative band or bands of frequencies as 
                a replacement for the band to be so 
                surrendered; and
                    (B) the Secretary of Commerce, the 
                Secretary of Defense, and the Chairman of the 
                Joint Chiefs of Staff jointly certify to the 
                Committee on Armed Services and the Committee 
                on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the 
                Senate, and the Committee on Armed Services and 
                the Committee on Commerce of the House of 
                Representatives, that such alternative band or 
                bands provides comparable technical 
                characteristics to restore essential military 
                capability that will be lost as a result of the 
                band of frequencies to be so surrendered.
    (2) Exception.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to a band of 
frequencies that has been identified for reallocation in 
accordance with title VI of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation 
Act of 1993 (Public Law 103-66; 107 Stat. 379) and title III of 
the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (Public Law 105-33, 111 Stat. 
258), other than a band of frequencies that is reclaimed 
pursuant to subsection (c).
    (c) Reassignment to Federal Government for Use by 
Department of Defense of Certain Frequency Spectrum Recommended 
for Reallocation.--(1) Notwithstanding any provision of the 
National Telecommunications and Information Administration 
Organization Act or the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, the 
President shall reclaim for exclusive Federal Government use on 
a primary basis by the Department of Defense--
            (A) the bands of frequencies aggregating 3 
        megahertz located between 138 and 144 megahertz that 
        were recommended for reallocation in the second 
        reallocation report under section 113(a) of that Act; 
        and
            (B) the band of frequency aggregating 5 megahertz 
        located between 1385 megahertz and 1390 megahertz, 
        inclusive, that was so recommended for reallocation.
    (2) Section 113(b)(3)(A) of the National Telecommunications 
and Information Administration Organization Act (47 U.S.C. 
923(b)(3)(A)) is amended by striking ``20 megahertz'' and 
inserting ``12 megahertz''.

SEC. 1063. EXTENSION AND REAUTHORIZATION OF DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT OF 
                    1950.

    (a) Extension of Termination Date.--Section 717(a) of the 
Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. App. 2166(a)) is 
amended by striking ``September 30, 1999'' and inserting 
``September 30, 2000''.
    (b) Extension of Authorization.--Section 711(b) of such Act 
(50 U.S.C. App. 2161(b)) is amended by striking ``the fiscal 
years 1996, 1997, 1998, and 1999'' and inserting ``fiscal years 
1996 through 2000''.

SEC. 1064. PERFORMANCE OF THREAT AND RISK ASSESSMENTS.

    Section 1404 of the Defense Against Weapons of Mass 
Destruction Act of 1998 (title XIV of Public Law 105-261; 50 
U.S.C. 2301 note) is amended to read as follows:

``SEC. 1404. THREAT AND RISK ASSESSMENTS.

    ``(a) Threat and Risk Assessments.--Assistance to Federal, 
State, and local agencies provided under the program under 
section 1402 shall include the performance of assessments of 
the threat and risk of terrorist employment of weapons of mass 
destruction against cities and other local areas. Such 
assessments shall be used by Federal, State, and local agencies 
to determine the training and equipment requirements under this 
program and shall be performed as a collaborative effort with 
State and local agencies.
    ``(b) Conduct of Assessments.--The Department of Justice, 
as lead Federal agency for domestic crisis management in 
response to terrorism involving weapons of mass destruction, 
shall--
            ``(1) conduct any threat and risk assessment 
        performed under subsection (a) in coordination with 
        appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies; and
            ``(2) develop procedures and guidance for conduct 
        of the threat and risk assessment in consultation with 
        officials from the intelligence community.''.

SEC. 1065. CHEMICAL AGENTS USED FOR DEFENSIVE TRAINING.

    (a) Authority To Transfer Agents.--(1) The Secretary of 
Defense may transfer to the Attorney General, in accordance 
with the Chemical Weapons Convention, quantities of lethal 
chemical agents required to support training at the Center for 
Domestic Preparedness in Fort McClellan, Alabama. The quantity 
of lethal chemical agents transferred under this section may 
not exceed that required to support training for emergency 
first-response personnel in addressing the health, safety, and 
law enforcement concerns associated with potential terrorist 
incidents that might involve the use of lethal chemical weapons 
or agents, or other training designated by the Attorney 
General.
    (2) The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the 
Attorney General, shall determine the amount of lethal chemical 
agents that shall be transferred under this section. Such 
amount shall be transferred from quantities of lethal chemical 
agents that are produced, acquired, or retained by the 
Department of Defense.
    (3) The Secretary of Defense may not transfer lethal 
chemical agents under this section until--
            (A) the Center referred to in paragraph (1) is 
        transferred from the Department of Defense to the 
        Department of Justice; and
            (B) the Secretary determines that the Attorney 
        General is prepared to receive such agents.
    (4) To carry out the training described in paragraph (1) 
and other defensive training not prohibited by the Chemical 
Weapons Convention, the Secretary of Defense may transport 
lethal chemical agents from a Department of Defense facility in 
one State to a Department of Justice or Department of Defense 
facility in another State.
    (5) Quantities of lethal chemical agents transferred under 
this section shall meet all applicable requirements for 
transportation, storage, treatment, and disposal of such agents 
and for any resulting hazardous waste products.
    (b) Annual Report.--The Secretary of Defense, in 
consultation with Attorney General, shall report annually to 
Congress regarding the disposition of lethal chemical agents 
transferred under this section.
    (c) Non-Interference With Treaty Obligations.--Nothing in 
this section may be construed as interfering with United States 
treaty obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention.
    (d) Chemical Weapons Convention Defined.--In this section, 
the term ``Chemical Weapons Convention'' means the Convention 
on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling 
and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction, opened 
for signature on January 13, 1993.

SEC. 1066. TECHNICAL AND CLERICAL AMENDMENTS.

    (a) Title 10, United States Code.--Title 10, United States 
Code, is amended as follows:
            (1) Section 136(a) is amended by inserting ``advice 
        and'' after ``by and with the''.
            (2) Section 180(d) is amended by striking ``grade 
        GS-18 of the General Schedule under section 5332 of 
        title 5'' and inserting ``Executive Schedule Level IV 
        under section 5376 of title 5''.
            (3) Section 192(d) is amended by striking ``the 
        date of the enactment of this subsection'' and 
        inserting ``October 17, 1998''.
            (4) Section 374(b) is amended--
                    (A) in paragraph (1), by aligning 
                subparagraphs (C) and (D) with subparagraphs 
                (A) and (B); and
                    (B) in paragraph (2)(F), by striking the 
                second semicolon at the end of clause (i).
            (5) Section 664(i)(2)(A) is amended by striking 
        ``the date of the enactment of this subsection'' and 
        inserting ``February 10, 1996''.
            (6) Section 977(d)(2) is amended by striking ``the 
        lesser of'' and all that follows through ``(B)''.
            (7) Section 1073 is amended by inserting ``(42 
        U.S.C. 14401 et seq.)'' before the period at the end of 
        the second sentence.
            (8) Section 1076a(j)(2) is amended by striking ``1 
        year'' and inserting ``one year''.
            (9) Section 1370(d) is amended--
                    (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``chapter 
                1225'' and inserting ``chapter 1223''; and
                    (B) in paragraph (5), by striking ``the 
                date of the enactment of this paragraph'' and 
                inserting ``October 17, 1998,''.
            (10) Section 1401a(b)(2) is amended--
                    (A) by striking ``members'' and all that 
                follows through ``The Secretary shall'' and 
                inserting ``members.--The Secretary shall'';
                    (B) by striking subparagraphs (B) and (C); 
                and
                    (C) by redesignating clauses (i) and (ii) 
                as subparagraphs (A) and (B) and realigning 
                those subparagraphs, as so redesignated, so as 
                to be indented four ems from the left margin.
            (11) Section 1406(i)(2) is amended by striking ``on 
        or after the date of the enactment of the Strom 
        Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 
        Year 1999'' and inserting ``after October 16, 1998''.
            (12) Section 1448(b)(3)(E)(ii) is amended by 
        striking ``on or after the date of the enactment of the 
        subparagraph'' and inserting ``after October 16, 
        1998,''.
            (13) Section 1501(d) is amended by striking 
        ``prescribed'' in the first sentence and inserting 
        ``described''.
            (14) Section 1509(a)(2) is amended by striking 
        ``the date of the enactment of the National Defense 
        Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998'' in 
        subparagraphs (A) and (B) and inserting ``November 18, 
        1997,''.
            (15) Section 1513(1) is amended by striking ``, 
        under the circumstances specified in the last sentence 
        of section 1509(a) of this title'' and inserting ``who 
        is required by section 1509(a)(1) of this title to be 
        considered a missing person''.
            (16) Section 2208(l)(2)(A) is amended by inserting 
        ``of'' after ``during a period''.
            (17) Section 2212(f) is amended--
                    (A) in paragraphs (2) and (3), by striking 
                ``after the date of the enactment of this 
                section'' and inserting ``after October 17, 
                1998,''; and
                    (B) in paragraphs (2), (3) and (4), by 
                striking ``as of the date of the enactment of 
                this section'' and inserting ``as of October 
                17, 1998''.
            (18) Section 2302c(b) is amended by striking 
        ``section 2303'' and inserting ``section 2303(a)''.
            (19) Section 2325(a)(1) is amended by inserting 
        ``that occurs after November 18, 1997,'' after ``of the 
        contractor'' in the matter that precedes subparagraph 
        (A).
            (20) Section 2469a(c)(3) is amended by striking 
        ``the date of the enactment of the National Defense 
        Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998'' and inserting 
        ``November 18, 1997''.
            (21) Section 2486(c) is amended by striking ``the 
        date of the enactment of the National Defense 
        Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998,'' in the second 
        sentence and inserting ``November 18, 1997,''.
            (22) Section 2492(b) is amended by striking ``the 
        date of the enactment of this section'' and inserting 
        ``October 17, 1998''.
            (23) Section 2539b(a) is amended by striking 
        ``secretaries of the military departments'' and 
        inserting ``Secretaries of the military departments''.
            (24) Section 2641a is amended--
                    (A) by striking ``, United States Code,'' 
                in subsection (b)(2); and
                    (B) by striking subsection (d).
            (25) Section 2692(b) is amended--
                    (A) by striking ``apply to--'' in the 
                matter preceding paragraph (1) and inserting 
                ``apply to the following:'';
                    (B) by striking ``the'' at the beginning of 
                each of paragraphs (1) through (11) and 
                inserting ``The'';
                    (C) by striking the semicolon at the end of 
                each of paragraphs (1) through (9) and 
                inserting a period; and
                    (D) by striking ``; and'' at the end of 
                paragraph (10) and inserting a period.
            (26) Section 2696 is amended--
                    (A) in subsection (a), by inserting 
                ``enacted after December 31, 1997,'' after 
                ``any provision of law'';
                    (B) in subsection (b)(1), by striking 
                ``required by paragraph (1)'' and inserting 
                ``referred to in subsection (a)''; and
                    (C) in subsection (e)(4), by striking ``the 
                date of enactment of the National Defense 
                Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998'' and 
                inserting ``November 18, 1997''.
            (27) Section 2703(c) is amended by striking 
        ``United States Code,''.
            (28) Section 2837(d)(2) is amended--
                    (A) by inserting ``and'' at the end of 
                subparagraph (A);
                    (B) by striking ``; and'' at the end of 
                subparagraph (B) and inserting a period; and
                    (C) by striking subparagraph (C).
            (29) Section 7315(d)(2) is amended by striking 
        ``the date of the enactment of the National Defense 
        Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998'' and inserting 
        ``November 18, 1997,''.
            (30) Section 7902(e)(5) is amended by striking ``, 
        United States Code,''.
            (31) The item relating to section 12003 in the 
        table of sections at the beginning of chapter 1201 is 
        amended by inserting ``in an'' after ``officers''.
            (32) Section 14301(g) is amended by striking ``1 
        year'' both places it appears and inserting ``one 
        year''.
            (33) Section 16131(b)(1) is amended by inserting 
        ``in'' after ``Except as provided''
    (b) Public Law 105-261.--Effective as of October 17, 1998, 
and as if included therein as enacted, the Strom Thurmond 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (Public 
Law 105-261; 112 Stat. 1920 et seq.) is amended as follows:
            (1) Section 402(b) (112 Stat. 1996) is amended by 
        striking the third comma in the first quoted matter and 
        inserting a period.
            (2) Section 511(b)(2) (112 Stat. 2007) is amended 
        by striking ``section 1411'' and inserting ``section 
        1402''.
            (3) Section 513(a) (112 Stat. 2007) is amended by 
        striking ``section 511'' and inserting ``section 
        512(a)''.
            (4) Section 525(b) (112 Stat. 2014) is amended by 
        striking ``subsection (i)'' and inserting ``subsection 
        (j)''.
            (5) Section 568 (112 Stat. 2031) is amended by 
        striking ``1295(c)'' in the matter preceding paragraph 
        (1) and inserting ``1295b(c)''.
            (6) Section 722(c) (112 Stat. 2067) is amended--
                    (A) by striking ``(1)'' before ``An 
                individual is eligible'';
                    (B) by redesignating subparagraphs (A), 
                (B), (C), and (D) as paragraphs (1), (2), (3), 
                and (4), respectively; and
                    (C) in paragraph (4), as so redesignated, 
                by striking ``subsection (c)'' and inserting 
                ``subsection (d)''.
    (c) Public Law 105-85.--The National Defense Authorization 
Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (Public Law 105-85) is amended as 
follows:
            (1) Section 557(b) (111 Stat. 1750) is amended by 
        inserting ``to'' after ``with respect''.
            (2) Section 563(b) (111 Stat. 1754) is amended by 
        striking ``title'' and inserting ``subtitle''.
            (3) Section 644(d)(2) (111 Stat. 1801) is amended 
        by striking ``paragraphs (3) and (4)'' and inserting 
        ``paragraphs (7) and (8)''.
            (4) Section 934(b) (111 Stat. 1866) is amended by 
        striking ``of'' after ``matters concerning''.
    (d) Other Laws.--
            (1) Effective as of April 1, 1996, section 647(b) 
        of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 
        Year 1996 (Public Law 104-106; 110 Stat. 370) is 
        amended by inserting ``of such title'' after ``Section 
        1968(a)''.
            (2) Section 414 of the National Defense 
        Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1992 and 1993 
        (Public Law 102-190; 10 U.S.C. 12001 note) is amended--
                    (A) by striking ``pilot'' in subsection 
                (a), ``Pilot'' in the heading of subsection 
                (a), and ``pilot'' in the section heading; and
                    (B) in subsection (c)(1)--
                            (i) by striking ``2,000'' in the 
                        first sentence and inserting ``5,000''; 
                        and
                            (ii) by striking the second 
                        sentence.
            (3) Sections 8334(c) and 8422(a)(3) of title 5, 
        United States Code, are each amended in the item for 
        nuclear materials couriers--
                    (A) by striking ``to the day before the 
                date of the enactment of the Strom Thurmond 
                National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 
                Year 1999'' and inserting ``to October 16, 
                1998''; and
                    (B) by striking ``The date of the enactment 
                of the Strom Thurmond National Defense 
                Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999'' and 
                inserting ``October 17, 1998''.
            (4) Section 113(b)(2) of title 32, United States 
        Code, is amended by striking ``the date of the 
        enactment of this subsection'' and inserting ``October 
        17, 1998''.
            (5) Section 1007(b) of title 37, United States 
        Code, is amended by striking the second sentence.
            (6) Section 845(b)(1) of the National Defense 
        Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994 (Public Law 103-
        160; 10 U.S.C. 2371 note) is amended by striking 
        ``(e)(2) and (e)(3) of such section 2371'' and 
        inserting ``(e)(1)(B) and (e)(2) of such section 
        2371''.
    (e) Coordination With Other Amendments.--For purposes of 
applying amendments made by provisions of this Act other than 
provisions of this section, this section shall be treated as 
having been enacted immediately before the other provisions of 
this Act.

SEC. 1067. AMENDMENTS TO REFLECT NAME CHANGE OF COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL 
                    SECURITY OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO 
                    COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES.

    The following provisions of law are amended by striking 
``Committee on National Security'' each place it appears and 
inserting ``Committee on Armed Services'':
            (1) Title 10, United States Code.
            (2) Sections 301b(i)(2) and 431(d)(2) of title 37, 
        United States Code.
            (3) The following provisions of the Strom Thurmond 
        National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 
        (Public Law 105-261): section 3, section 344(c)(3) (10 
        U.S.C. 113 note), section 571(f) (10 U.S.C. 520 note), 
        section 722(b)(3)(A) (10 U.S.C. 1073 note), section 
        723(d) (10 U.S.C. 1073 note), section 724 (10 U.S.C. 
        1108 note), section 733(b)(3) (10 U.S.C. 1091 note), 
        section 741(c) (10 U.S.C. 1109 note), section 745(h) 
        (10 U.S.C. 1071 note), 803(c)(4) (10 U.S.C. 2306a 
        note), section 914, section 1007(f)(1), section 
        1101(g)(1) (5 U.S.C. 3104 note), section 1223(a) (22 
        U.S.C. 1928 note), section 1502(a) (22 U.S.C. 2593a 
        note), section 3124(d), section 3158(c) (42 U.S.C. 2121 
        note), section 3159(d) (42 U.S.C. 2121 note), and 
        section 3161(d)(2) (50 U.S.C. 435 note).
            (4) The following provisions of the National 
        Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (Public 
        Law 105-85): section 3, section 349(g) (10 U.S.C. 2702 
        note), section 849(b) (10 U.S.C. 1731 note), section 
        1033(f)(4), section 1078(d) (50 U.S.C. 1520a), section 
        1215(2), section 3124(d), and section 3140(a).
            (5) The following provisions of the National 
        Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997 (Public 
        Law 104-201): section 3, section 121(e)(1), section 
        270(a) (10 U.S.C. 2501 note), section 326(c), section 
        333(c), section 552(a), section 1042(a) (10 U.S.C. 113 
        note), section 1053(d), section 2827(b)(3), and section 
        3124(c).
            (6) The following provisions of the National 
        Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1996 (Public 
        Law 104-106): section 3, section 131, section 234(f), 
        section 279(b), section 373(a), section 807(c) (10 
        U.S.C. 2401a note), section 822(e) (10 U.S.C. 2302 
        note), section 1011(d)(2), section 1205(a)(2) (22 
        U.S.C. 5955 note), section 3124(c), and section 3411 
        (10 U.S.C. 7420 note).
            (7) Section 2922(b) of the National Defense 
        Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994 (Public Law 103-
        160; 10 U.S.C. 2687 note).
            (8) Sections 326(a)(5) (10 U.S.C. 2302 note) and 
        1505(e)(2)(B) (22 U.S.C. 5859a) of the National Defense 
        Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1993 (Public Law 102-
        484).
            (9) Section 1097(a)(1) of the National Defense 
        Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1992 and 1993 
        (Public Law 102-190; 22 U.S.C. 2751 note).
            (10) The following provisions of the National 
        Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1991 (Public 
        Law 101-510): section 1403(d)(2) (50 U.S.C. 
        404b(d)(2)), section 1457(d)(2) (50 U.S.C. 404c(d)(2)), 
        section 2910(2) (10 U.S.C. 2687 note), and subsections 
        (e)(3)(A) and (f)(2) of section 2921 (10 U.S.C. 2687 
        note).
            (11) Subsections (b)(4) and (k)(2) of section 1412 
        of the Department of Defense Authorization Act, 1986 
        (Public Law 99-145; 50 U.S.C. 1521).
            (12) Section 1002(d) of the Department of Defense 
        Authorization Act, 1985 (Public Law 98-525; 22 U.S.C. 
        1928 note).
            (13) Sections 6(d)(1) and 7(b) of the Strategic and 
        Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 
        98e(d)(1), 98f(b)).
            (14) Section 8125(g)(2) of the Department of 
        Defense Appropriations Act, 1989 (Public Law 100-463; 
        10 U.S.C. 113 note).
            (15) Section 7606(b) of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 
        1988 (Public Law 100-690; 10 U.S.C. 9441 note).
            (16) Sections 104(d)(5) and 109(c)(2) of the 
        National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 403-4(d)(5), 
        404d(c)(2)).
            (17) Sections 8(b)(3) and 8(f)(1) of the Inspector 
        General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.).
            (18) Section 204(h)(3) of the Federal Property and 
        Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 
        485(h)(3)).
            (19) Section 101(f)(3)(A) of the Sikes Act (16 
        U.S.C. 670a(f)(3)(A)).
            (20) Section 103(c) of the High-Performance 
        Computing Act of 1991 (15 U.S.C. 5513(c)).
            (21) Section 205(b)(1) of the Commercial Space Act 
        of 1998 (Public Law 105-303; 42 U.S.C. 14734(b)(1)).
            (22) Section 506(c) of the Intelligence 
        Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1996 (Public Law 104-
        93; 109 Stat. 974).
            (23) Section 2(f) of the Wildfire Suppression 
        Aircraft Transfer Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-307; 10 
        U.S.C. 2576 note).

           TITLE XI--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CIVILIAN PERSONNEL

Sec. 1101. Accelerated implementation of voluntary early retirement 
          authority.
Sec. 1102. Increase of pay cap for nonappropriated fund senior executive 
          employees.
Sec. 1103. Restoration of leave of emergency essential employees serving 
          in a combat zone.
Sec. 1104. Extension of certain temporary authorities to provide 
          benefits for employees in connection with defense workforce 
          reductions and restructuring.
Sec. 1105. Leave without loss of benefits for military reserve 
          technicians on active duty in support of combat operations.
Sec. 1106. Expansion of Guard-and-Reserve purposes for which leave under 
          section 6323 of title 5, United States Code, may be used.
Sec. 1107. Work schedules and premium pay of service academy faculty.
Sec. 1108. Salary schedules and related benefits for faculty and staff 
          of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.
Sec. 1109. Exemption of defense laboratory employees from certain 
          workforce management restrictions.

SEC. 1101. ACCELERATED IMPLEMENTATION OF VOLUNTARY EARLY RETIREMENT 
                    AUTHORITY.

    Section 1109(d)(1) of the Strom Thurmond National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (Public Law 105-261; 112 
Stat. 2145; 5 U.S.C. 8336 note) is amended by striking 
``October 1, 2000'' and inserting ``October 1, 1999''.

SEC. 1102. INCREASE OF PAY CAP FOR NONAPPROPRIATED FUND SENIOR 
                    EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEES.

    Section 5373 of title 5, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in the first sentence, by striking ``Except as 
        provided'' and inserting ``(a) Except as provided in 
        subsection (b) and''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following new 
        subsection:
    ``(b) Subsection (a) shall not affect the authority of the 
Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of a military department 
to fix the pay of a civilian employee paid from nonappropriated 
funds, except that the annual rate of basic pay (including any 
portion of such pay attributable to comparability with private-
sector pay in a locality) of such an employee may not be fixed 
at a rate greater than the rate for level III of the Executive 
Schedule.''.

SEC. 1103. RESTORATION OF LEAVE OF EMERGENCY ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEES 
                    SERVING IN A COMBAT ZONE.

    (a) Service in a Combat Zone as Exigency of the Public 
Business.--Section 6304(d) of title 5, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(4)(A) For the purpose of this subsection, service of a 
Department of Defense emergency essential employee in a combat 
zone is an exigency of the public business for that employee. 
Any leave that, by reason of such service, is lost by the 
employee by operation of this section (regardless of whether 
such leave was scheduled) shall be restored to the employee and 
shall be credited and available in accordance with paragraph 
(2).
    ``(B) As used in subparagraph (A)--
            ``(i) the term `Department of Defense emergency 
        essential employee' means an employee of the Department 
        of Defense who is designated under section 1580 of 
        title 10 as an emergency essential employee; and
            ``(ii) the term `combat zone' has the meaning given 
        such term in section 112(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue 
        Code of 1986.''.
    (b) Designation of Emergency Essential Employees.--(1) 
Chapter 81 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by 
inserting after the table of sections at the beginning of such 
chapter the following new section 1580:

``Sec. 1580. Emergency essential employees: designation

    ``(a) Criteria for Designation.--The Secretary of Defense 
or the Secretary of the military department concerned may 
designate as an emergency essential employee any employee of 
the Department of Defense, whether permanent or temporary, the 
duties of whose position meet all of the following criteria:
            ``(1) It is the duty of the employee to provide 
        immediate and continuing support for combat operations 
        or to support maintenance and repair of combat 
        essential systems of the armed forces.
            ``(2) It is necessary for the employee to perform 
        that duty in a combat zone after the evacuation of 
        nonessential personnel, including any dependents of 
        members of the armed forces, from the zone in 
        connection with a war, a national emergency declared by 
        Congress or the President, or the commencement of 
        combat operations of the armed forces in the zone.
            ``(3) It is impracticable to convert the employee's 
        position to a position authorized to be filled by a 
        member of the armed forces because of a necessity for 
        that duty to be performed without interruption.
    ``(b) Eligibility of Employees of Nonappropriated Fund 
Instrumentalities.--A nonappropriated fund instrumentality 
employee is eligible for designation as an emergency essential 
employee under subsection (a).
    ``(c) Definitions.--In this section:
            ``(1) The term `combat zone' has the meaning given 
        that term in section 112(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue 
        Code of 1986.
            ``(2) The term `nonappropriated fund 
        instrumentality employee' has the meaning given that 
        term in section 1587(a)(1) of this title.''.
    (2) The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter 
is amended by inserting before the item relating to section 
1581 the following:

``1580. Emergency essential employees: designation.''.

SEC. 1104. EXTENSION OF CERTAIN TEMPORARY AUTHORITIES TO PROVIDE 
                    BENEFITS FOR EMPLOYEES IN CONNECTION WITH DEFENSE 
                    WORKFORCE REDUCTIONS AND RESTRUCTURING.

    (a) Lump-Sum Payment of Severance Pay.--Section 5595(i)(4) 
of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking ``the 
date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act 
for Fiscal Year 1996 and before October 1, 1999'' and inserting 
``February 10, 1996, and before October 1, 2003''.
    (b) Voluntary Separation Incentive.--Section 5597(e) of 
such title is amended by striking ``September 30, 2001'' and 
inserting ``September 30, 2003''.
    (c) Continuation of FEHBP Eligibility.--Section 
8905a(d)(4)(B) of such title is amended by striking clauses (i) 
and (ii) and inserting the following:
            ``(i) October 1, 2003; or
            ``(ii) February 1, 2004, if specific notice of such 
        separation was given to such individual before October 
        1, 2003.''.

SEC. 1105. LEAVE WITHOUT LOSS OF BENEFITS FOR MILITARY RESERVE 
                    TECHNICIANS ON ACTIVE DUTY IN SUPPORT OF COMBAT 
                    OPERATIONS.

    (a) Elimination of Restriction to Situations Involving 
Noncombat Operations.--Section 6323(d)(1) of title 5, United 
States Code, is amended by striking ``noncombat''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) 
shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and 
shall apply with respect to days of leave under section 
6323(d)(1) of title 5, United States Code, on or after that 
date.

SEC. 1106. EXPANSION OF GUARD-AND-RESERVE PURPOSES FOR WHICH LEAVE 
                    UNDER SECTION 6323 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, 
                    MAY BE USED.

    (a) In General.--Section 6323(a)(1) of title 5, United 
States Code, is amended in the first sentence by inserting ``, 
inactive-duty training (as defined in section 101 of title 
37),'' after ``active duty''.
    (b) Applicability.--The amendment made by subsection (a) 
shall not apply with respect to any inactive-duty training (as 
defined in such amendment) occurring before the date of the 
enactment of this Act.

SEC. 1107. WORK SCHEDULES AND PREMIUM PAY OF SERVICE ACADEMY FACULTY.

    (a) United States Military Academy.--Section 4338 of title 
10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the 
following new subsection (c):
    ``(c) The Secretary of the Army may, notwithstanding the 
provisions of subchapter V of chapter 55 of title 5 or section 
6101 of such title, prescribe for persons employed under this 
section the following:
            ``(1) The work schedule, including hours of work 
        and tours of duty, set forth with such specificity and 
        other characteristics as the Secretary determines 
        appropriate.
            ``(2) Any premium pay or compensatory time off for 
        hours of work or tours of duty in excess of the 
        regularly scheduled hours or tours of duty.''.
    (b) United States Naval Academy.--Section 6952 of title 10, 
United States Code, is amended by--
            (1) redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); 
        and
            (2) inserting after subsection (b) the following 
        new subsection (c):
    ``(c) The Secretary of the Navy may, notwithstanding the 
provisions of subchapter V of chapter 55 of title 5 or section 
6101 of such title, prescribe for persons employed under this 
section the following:
            ``(1) The work schedule, including hours of work 
        and tours of duty, set forth with such specificity and 
        other characteristics as the Secretary determines 
        appropriate.
            ``(2) Any premium pay or compensatory time off for 
        hours of work or tours of duty in excess of the 
        regularly scheduled hours or tours of duty.''.
    (c) United States Air Force Academy.--Section 9338 of title 
10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the 
following new subsection (c):
    ``(c) The Secretary of the Air Force may, notwithstanding 
the provisions of subchapter V of chapter 55 of title 5 or 
section 6101 of such title, prescribe for persons employed 
under this section the following:
            ``(1) The work schedule, including hours of work 
        and tours of duty, set forth with such specificity and 
        other characteristics as the Secretary determines 
        appropriate.
            ``(2) Any premium pay or compensatory time off for 
        hours of work or tours of duty in excess of the 
        regularly scheduled hours or tours of duty.''.

SEC. 1108. SALARY SCHEDULES AND RELATED BENEFITS FOR FACULTY AND STAFF 
                    OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH 
                    SCIENCES.

    Section 2113(f) of title 10, United States Code, is amended 
by adding at the end the following:
    ``(3) The limitations in section 5373 of title 5 do not 
apply to the authority of the Secretary under paragraph (1) to 
prescribe salary schedules and other related benefits.''.

SEC. 1109. EXEMPTION OF DEFENSE LABORATORY EMPLOYEES FROM CERTAIN 
                    WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT RESTRICTIONS.

    Section 342(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act 
for Fiscal Year 1995 (Public Law 103-337; 108 Stat. 2721) is 
amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
    ``(4) The employees of a laboratory covered by a personnel 
demonstration project carried out under this section shall be 
exempt from, and may not be counted for the purposes of, any 
constraint or limitation in a statute or regulation in terms of 
supervisory ratios or maximum number of employees in any 
specific category or categories of employment that may 
otherwise be applicable to the employees. The employees shall 
be managed by the director of the laboratory subject to the 
supervision of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, 
Technology, and Logistics.''.

              TITLE XII--MATTERS RELATING TO OTHER NATIONS

     Subtitle A--Matters Relating to the People's Republic of China

Sec. 1201. Limitation on military-to-military exchanges and contacts 
          with Chinese People's Liberation Army.
Sec. 1202. Annual report on military power of the People's Republic of 
          China.

               Subtitle B--Matters Relating to the Balkans

Sec. 1211. Department of Defense report on the conduct of Operation 
          Allied Force and associated relief operations.
Sec. 1212. Sense of Congress regarding the need for vigorous prosecution 
          of war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity in the 
          former Republic of Yugoslavia.

          Subtitle C--Matters Relating to NATO and Other Allies

Sec. 1221. Legal effect of the new strategic concept of NATO.
Sec. 1222. Report on allied capabilities to contribute to major theater 
          wars.
Sec. 1223. Attendance at professional military education schools by 
          military personnel of the new member nations of NATO.

                        Subtitle D--Other Matters

Sec. 1231. Multinational economic embargoes against governments in armed 
          conflict with the United States.
Sec. 1232. Limitation on deployment of Armed Forces in Haiti during 
          fiscal year 2000 and congressional notice of deployments to 
          Haiti.
Sec. 1233. Report on the security situation on the Korean peninsula.
Sec. 1234. Sense of Congress regarding the continuation of sanctions 
          against Libya.
Sec. 1235. Sense of Congress and report on disengaging from noncritical 
          overseas missions involving United States combat forces.

     Subtitle A--Matters Relating to the People's Republic of China

SEC. 1201. LIMITATION ON MILITARY-TO-MILITARY EXCHANGES AND CONTACTS 
                    WITH CHINESE PEOPLE'S LIBERATION ARMY.

    (a) Limitation.--The Secretary of Defense may not authorize 
any military-to-military exchange or contact described in 
subsection (b) to be conducted by the armed forces with 
representatives of the People's Liberation Army of the People's 
Republic of China if that exchange or contact would create a 
national security risk due to an inappropriate exposure 
specified in subsection (b).
    (b) Covered Exchanges and Contacts.--Subsection (a) applies 
to any military-to-military exchange or contact that includes 
inappropriate exposure to any of the following:
            (1) Force projection operations.
            (2) Nuclear operations.
            (3) Advanced combined-arms and joint combat 
        operations.
            (4) Advanced logistical operations.
            (5) Chemical and biological defense and other 
        capabilities related to weapons of mass destruction.
            (6) Surveillance and reconnaissance operations.
            (7) Joint warfighting experiments and other 
        activities related to a transformation in warfare.
            (8) Military space operations.
            (9) Other advanced capabilities of the Armed 
        Forces.
            (10) Arms sales or military-related technology 
        transfers.
            (11) Release of classified or restricted 
        information.
            (12) Access to a Department of Defense laboratory.
    (c) Exceptions.--Subsection (a) does not apply to any 
search-and-rescue or humanitarian operation or exercise.
    (d) Annual Certification by Secretary.--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, not later than December 31 each year, a 
certification in writing as to whether or not any military-to-
military exchange or contact during that calendar year was 
conducted in violation of subsection (a).
    (e) Annual Report.--Not later than March 31 each year 
beginning in 2001, 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 
providing the Secretary's assessment of the current state of 
military-to-military exchanges and contacts with the People's 
Liberation Army. The report shall include the following:
            (1) A summary of all such military-to-military 
        contacts during the period since the last such report, 
        including a summary of topics discussed and questions 
        asked by the Chinese participants in those contacts.
            (2) A description of the military-to-military 
        exchanges and contacts scheduled for the next 12-month 
        period and a plan for future contacts and exchanges.
            (3) The Secretary's assessment of the benefits the 
        Chinese expect to gain from those military-to-military 
        exchanges and contacts.
            (4) The Secretary's assessment of the benefits the 
        Department of Defense expects to gain from those 
        military-to-military exchanges and contacts.
            (5) The Secretary's assessment of how military-to-
        military exchanges and contacts with the People's 
        Liberation Army fit into the larger security 
        relationship between the United States and the People's 
        Republic of China.
    (f) Report of Past Military-to-Military Exchanges and 
Contacts With the PRC.--Not later than March 31, 2000, 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 past military-to-
military exchanges and contacts between the United States and 
the People's Republic of China. The report shall be 
unclassified, but may contain a classified annex, and shall 
include the following:
            (1) A list of the general and flag grade officers 
        of the People's Liberation Army who have visited United 
        States military installations since January 1, 1993.
            (2) The itinerary of the visits referred to in 
        paragraph (2), including the installations visited, the 
        duration of the visits, and the activities conducted 
        during the visits.
            (3) The involvement, if any, of the general and 
        flag officers referred to in paragraph (1) in the 
        Tiananmen Square massacre of June 1989.
            (4) A list of the facilities in the People's 
        Republic of China that United States military officers 
        have visited as a result of any military-to-military 
        exchange or contact program between the United States 
        and the People's Republic of China since January 1, 
        1993.
            (5) A list of facilities in the People's Republic 
        of China that have been the subject of a requested 
        visit by the Department of Defense that has been denied 
        by People's Republic of China authorities.
            (6) A list of facilities in the United States that 
        have been the subject of a requested visit by the 
        People's Liberation Army that has been denied by the 
        United States.
            (7) Any official documentation (such as memoranda 
        for the record, after-action reports, and final 
        itineraries) and all receipts for expenses over $1,000, 
        concerning military-to-military exchanges or contacts 
        between the United States and the People's Republic of 
        China in 1999.
            (8) A description of military-to-military exchanges 
        or contacts between the United States and the People's 
        Republic of China scheduled for 2000.
            (9) An assessment regarding whether or not any 
        People's Republic of China military officials have been 
        shown classified material as a result of military-to-
        military exchanges or contacts between the United 
        States and the People's Republic of China.

SEC. 1202. ANNUAL REPORT ON MILITARY POWER OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF 
                    CHINA.

    (a) Annual Report.--Not later than March 1 each year, the 
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the specified 
congressional committees a report, in both classified and 
unclassified form, on the current and future military strategy 
of the People's Republic of China. The report shall address the 
current and probable future course of military-technological 
development on the People's Liberation Army and the tenets and 
probable development of Chinese grand strategy, security 
strategy, and military strategy, and of military organizations 
and operational concepts, through the next 20 years.
    (b) Matters To Be Included.--Each report under this section 
shall include analyses and forecasts of the following:
            (1) The goals of Chinese grand strategy, security 
        strategy, and military strategy.
            (2) Trends in Chinese strategy that would be 
        designed to establish the People's Republic of China as 
        the leading political power in the Asia-Pacific region 
        and as a political and military presence in other 
        regions of the world.
            (3) The security situation in the Taiwan Strait.
            (4) Chinese strategy regarding Taiwan.
            (5) The size, location, and capabilities of Chinese 
        strategic, land, sea, and air forces, including 
        detailed analysis of those forces facing Taiwan.
            (6) Developments in Chinese military doctrine, 
        focusing on (but not limited to) efforts to exploit a 
        transformation in military affairs or to conduct 
        preemptive strikes.
            (7) Efforts, including technology transfers and 
        espionage, by the People's Republic of China to 
        develop, acquire, or gain access to information, 
        communication, space and other advanced technologies 
        that would enhance military capabilities.
            (8) An assessment of any challenges during the 
        preceding year to the deterrent forces of the Republic 
        of China on Taiwan, consistent with the commitments 
        made by the United States in the Taiwan Relations Act 
        (Public Law 96-8).
    (c) Specified Congressional Committees.--For purposes of 
this section, the term ``specified congressional committees'' 
means the following:
            (1) The Committee on Armed Services and the 
        Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.
            (2) The Committee on Armed Services and the 
        Committee on International Relations of the House of 
        Representatives.

              Subtitle B--Matters Relating to the Balkans

 SEC. 1211. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE REPORT ON THE CONDUCT OF OPERATION 
                    ALLIED FORCE AND ASSOCIATED RELIEF OPERATIONS.

    (a) Report Required.--(1) Not later than January 31, 2000, 
the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional 
defense committees a report on the conduct of military 
operations conducted as part of Operation Allied Force and 
relief operations associated with that operation. The Secretary 
shall submit to those committees a preliminary report on the 
conduct of those operations not later than October 15, 1999. 
The report (including the preliminary report) shall be prepared 
in consultation with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff 
and the Commander in Chief, United States European Command.
    (2) In this section, the term ``Operation Allied Force'' 
means operations of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization 
(NATO) conducted against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia 
(Serbia and Montenegro) during the period beginning on March 
24, 1999, and ending with the suspension of bombing operations 
on June 10, 1999, to resolve the conflict with respect to 
Kosovo.
    (b) Discussion of Accomplishments and Shortcomings.--The 
report (and the preliminary report, to the extent feasible) 
shall contain a discussion, with a particular emphasis on 
accomplishments and shortcomings, of the following matters:
            (1) The national security interests of the United 
        States that were threatened by the deteriorating 
        political and military situation in the Province of 
        Kosovo, Republic of Serbia, in the country of the 
        Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro).
            (2) The factors leading to the decision by the 
        United States and NATO to issue an ultimatum in October 
        1998 that force would be used against the Federal 
        Republic of Yugoslavia unless certain conditions were 
        met, and the planning of a military operation to 
        execute that ultimatum.
            (3) The political and military objectives of the 
        United States and NATO in the conflict with the Federal 
        Republic of Yugoslavia.
            (4) The military strategy of the United States and 
        NATO to achieve those political and military 
        objectives.
            (5) An analysis of the decisionmaking process of 
        NATO and the effect of that decisionmaking process on 
        the conduct of military operations.
            (6) An analysis of the decision not to include a 
        ground component in Operation Allied Force (to include 
        a detailed explanation of the political and military 
        factors involved in that decision) and the effect of 
        that decision on the conduct of military operations.
            (7) The deployment of United States forces and the 
        transportation of supplies to the theater of 
        operations, including an assessment of airlift and 
        sealift, with a specific assessment of the deployment 
        of Task Force Hawk.
            (8) The conduct of military operations, including a 
        specific assessment of each of the following:
                    (A) The effects of the graduated, 
                incremental pace of the military operations.
                    (B) The process for identifying, 
                nominating, selecting and verifying targets to 
                be attacked during Operation Allied Force, 
                including an analysis of the factors leading to 
                the bombing of the Embassy of the People's 
                Republic of China in Belgrade.
                    (C) The loss of aircraft and the accuracy 
                of bombing operations.
                    (D) The decoy and deception operations and 
                counter-intelligence techniques used by the 
                Yugoslav military.
                    (E) The use of high-demand, low-density 
                assets in Operation Allied Force in terms of 
                inventory, capabilities, deficiencies, and 
                ability to provide logistical support.
                    (F) A comparison of the military 
                capabilities of the United States and of the 
                allied participants in Operation Allied Force.
                    (G) Communications and operational security 
                of NATO forces.
                    (H) The effect of adverse weather on the 
                performance of weapons and supporting systems.
                    (I) The decision not to use in the air 
                campaign the Apache attack helicopters deployed 
                as part of Task Force Hawk.
            (9) The conduct of relief operations by United 
        States and allied military forces and the effect of 
        those relief operations on military operations.
            (10) The ability of the United States during 
        Operation Allied Force to conduct other operations 
        required by the national defense strategy, including an 
        analysis of the transfer of operational assets from 
        other United States unified commands to the European 
        Command for participation in Operation Allied Force and 
        the effect of those transfers on the readiness, 
        warfighting capability, and deterrence posture of those 
        commands.
            (11) The use of special operations forces, 
        including operational and intelligence activities 
        classified under special access procedures.
            (12) The effectiveness of intelligence, 
        surveillance, and reconnaissance support to operational 
        forces, including an assessment of battle damage 
        assessment of fixed and mobile targets prosecuted 
        during the air campaign, estimates of Yugoslav forces 
        and equipment in Kosovo, and information related to 
        Kosovar refugees and internally displaced persons.
            (13) The use and performance of United States and 
        NATO military equipment, weapon systems, and munitions 
        (including items classified under special access 
        procedures) and an analysis of--
                    (A) any equipment or capabilities that were 
                in research and development and if available 
                could have been used in the theater of 
                operations;
                    (B) any equipment or capabilities that were 
                available and could have been used but were not 
                introduced into the theater of operations; and
                    (C) the compatibility of command, control, 
                and communications equipment and the ability of 
                United States aircraft to operate with aircraft 
                of other nations without degradation of 
                capabilities or protection of United States 
                forces.
            (14) The scope of logistics support, including 
        support from other nations, with particular emphasis on 
        the availability and adequacy of foreign air bases.
            (15) The role of contractors to provide support and 
        maintenance in the theater of operations.
            (16) The acquisition policy actions taken to 
        support the forces in the theater of operations.
            (17) The personnel management actions taken to 
        support the forces in the theater of operations.
            (18) The effectiveness of reserve component forces, 
        including their use and performance in the theater of 
        operations.
            (19) A legal analysis, including (A) the legal 
        basis for the decision by NATO to use force, and (B) 
        the role of the law of armed conflict in the planning 
        and execution of military operations by the United 
        States and the other NATO member nations.
            (20) The cost to the Department of Defense of 
        Operation Allied Force and associated relief 
        operations, together with the Secretary's plan to 
        refurbish or replace ordnance and other military 
        equipment expended or destroyed during the operations.
            (21) A description of the most critical lessons 
        learned that could lead to long-term doctrinal, 
        organizational, and technological changes.
    (c) Classification of Report.--The Secretary of Defense 
shall submit both the report and the preliminary report in a 
classified form and an unclassified form.

SEC. 1212. SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING THE NEED FOR VIGOROUS 
                    PROSECUTION OF WAR CRIMES, GENOCIDE, AND CRIMES 
                    AGAINST HUMANITY IN THE FORMER REPUBLIC OF 
                    YUGOSLAVIA.

    (a) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings:
            (1) The United Nations Security Council created the 
        International Criminal Tribunal for the former 
        Yugoslavia (in this section referred to as the 
        ``ICTY'') by resolution on May 25, 1993.
            (2) Although the ICTY has indicted 89 people since 
        its creation, those indictments have only resulted in 
        the trial and conviction of 8 criminals.
            (3) The ICTY has jurisdiction to investigate grave 
        breaches of the 1949 Geneva Conventions (Article 2), 
        violations of the laws or customs of war (Article 3), 
        genocide (Article 4), and crimes against humanity 
        (Article 5).
            (4) The Chief Prosecutor of the ICTY, Justice 
        Louise Arbour, stated on July 7, 1998, to the Contact 
        Group for the former Yugoslavia, that ``[t]he 
        Prosecutor believes that the nature and scale of the 
        fighting indicate that an `armed conflict', within the 
        meaning of international law, exists in Kosovo. As a 
        consequence, she intends to bring charges for crimes 
        against humanity or war crimes, if evidence of such 
        crimes is established''.
            (5) Reports from Kosovar Albanian refugees provide 
        detailed accounts of systematic efforts to displace the 
        entire Muslim population of Kosovo.
            (6) In furtherance of this plan, Serbian troops, 
        police, and paramilitary forces have engaged in 
        detention and summary execution of men of all ages, 
        wanton destruction of civilian housing, forcible 
        expulsions, mass executions in at least 60 villages and 
        towns, as well as widespread rape of women and young 
        girls.
            (7) These reports of atrocities provide prima facie 
        evidence of war crimes and crimes against humanity, as 
        well as possible genocide.
            (8) Any criminal investigation is best served by 
        the depositions and interviews of witnesses as soon 
        after the commission of the crime as possible.
            (9) The indictment, arrest, and trial of war 
        criminals would provide a significant deterrent to 
        further atrocities.
            (10) The ICTY has issued 14 international warrants 
        for war crimes suspects that have yet to be served, 
        despite knowledge of the suspects' whereabouts.
            (11) Vigorous prosecution of war crimes after the 
        conflict in Bosnia may have prevented the ongoing 
        atrocities in Kosovo.
            (12) Investigative reporters have identified 
        specific documentary evidence implicating the Serbian 
        leadership in the commission of war crimes.
            (13) NATO forces and forensic teams deployed in 
        Kosovo have uncovered physical evidence of war crimes, 
        including mass graves.
    (b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
            (1) the United States, in coordination with other 
        United Nations member states, should provide sufficient 
        resources for an expeditious and thorough investigation 
        of allegations of the atrocities and war crimes 
        committed in Kosovo;
            (2) the United States, through its intelligence 
        services, should provide all possible cooperation in 
        the gathering of evidence of sufficient specificity and 
        credibility to secure the indictment of those 
        responsible for the commission of war crimes, crimes 
        against humanity, and genocide in the former 
        Yugoslavia;
            (3) where evidence warrants, indictments for war 
        crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide should be 
        issued against suspects regardless of their position 
        within the Serbian leadership;
            (4) the United States and all nations have an 
        obligation to honor arrest warrants issued by the ICTY 
        and should use all appropriate means to apprehend and 
        bring to justice through the ICTY individuals who are 
        already under indictment;
            (5) any final settlement regarding Kosovo should 
        not bar the indictment, apprehension, or prosecution of 
        persons accused of war crimes, crimes against humanity, 
        or genocide committed during operations in Kosovo; and
            (6) President Slobodan Milosevic should be held 
        accountable for his actions while President of the 
        Federal Republic of Yugoslavia or President of the 
        Republic of Serbia in initiating four armed conflicts 
        and taking actions leading to the deaths of tens of 
        thousands of people and responsibility for murder, 
        rape, terrorism, destruction, and ethnic cleansing.

         Subtitle C--Matters Relating to NATO and Other Allies

SEC. 1221. LEGAL EFFECT OF THE NEW STRATEGIC CONCEPT OF NATO.

    (a) Certification Required.--Not later than 30 days after 
the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall 
determine and certify to the Congress whether or not the new 
Strategic Concept of NATO imposes any new commitment or 
obligation on the United States.
    (b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that, 
if the President certifies under subsection (a) that the new 
Strategic Concept of NATO imposes any new commitment or 
obligation on the United States, the President should submit 
the new Strategic Concept of NATO to the Senate as a treaty for 
the Senate's advice and consent to ratification under article 
II, section 2, clause 2 of the Constitution.
    (c) Report.--Together with the certification made under 
subsection (a), the President shall submit to the Congress a 
report containing an analysis of the potential threats facing 
the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in the first decade of 
the next millennium, with particular reference to those threats 
facing a member nation, or several member nations, where the 
commitment of NATO forces will be ``out of area'' or beyond the 
borders of NATO member nations.
    (d) Definition.--For the purposes of this section, the term 
``new Strategic Concept of NATO'' means the document approved 
by the Heads of State and Government participating in the 
meeting of the North Atlantic Council in Washington, DC, on 
April 23 and 24, 1999.

SEC. 1222. REPORT ON ALLIED CAPABILITIES TO CONTRIBUTE TO MAJOR THEATER 
                    WARS.

    (a) Report.--The Secretary of Defense shall prepare a 
report, in both classified and unclassified form, on the 
current military capabilities of allied nations to contribute 
to the successful conduct of the major theater wars as 
anticipated in the Quadrennial Defense Review of 1997.
    (b) Matters To Be Included.--The report shall set forth the 
following:
            (1) The identity, size, structure, and capabilities 
        of the armed forces of the allies expected to 
        participate in the major theater wars anticipated in 
        the Quadrennial Defense Review.
            (2) The priority accorded in the national military 
        strategies and defense programs of the anticipated 
        allies to contributing forces to United States-led 
        coalitions in such major theater wars.
            (3) The missions currently being conducted by the 
        armed forces of the anticipated allies and the ability 
        of the allied armed forces to conduct simultaneously 
        their current missions and those anticipated in the 
        event of major theater war.
            (4) Any Department of Defense assumptions about the 
        ability of allied armed forces to deploy or redeploy 
        from their current missions in the event of a major 
        theater war, including any role United States Armed 
        Forces would play in assisting and sustaining such a 
        deployment or redeployment.
            (5) Any Department of Defense assumptions about the 
        combat missions to be executed by such allied forces in 
        the event of major theater war.
            (6) The readiness of allied armed forces to execute 
        any such missions.
            (7) Any risks to the successful execution of the 
        military missions called for under the National 
        Military Strategy of the United States related to the 
        capabilities of allied armed forces.
    (c) Submission of Report.--The report shall be submitted to 
Congress not later than June 1, 2000.

SEC. 1223. ATTENDANCE AT PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION SCHOOLS BY 
                    MILITARY PERSONNEL OF THE NEW MEMBER NATIONS OF 
                    NATO.

    (a) Finding.--Congress finds that it is in the national 
interest of the United States to fully integrate Poland, 
Hungary, and the Czech Republic (the new member nations of the 
North Atlantic Treaty Organization) into the NATO alliance as 
quickly as possible.
    (b) Military Education and Training Programs.--The 
Secretary of each military department shall give due 
consideration to according a high priority to the attendance of 
military personnel of Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic 
at professional military education schools and training 
programs in the United States, including the United States 
Military Academy, the United States Naval Academy, the United 
States Air Force Academy, the National Defense University, the 
war colleges of the Armed Forces, the command and general staff 
officer courses of the Armed Forces, and other schools and 
training programs of the Armed Forces that admit personnel of 
foreign armed forces.

                       Subtitle D--Other Matters

SEC. 1231. MULTINATIONAL ECONOMIC EMBARGOES AGAINST GOVERNMENTS IN 
                    ARMED CONFLICT WITH THE UNITED STATES.

    (a) Policy on the Establishment of Embargoes.--It is the 
policy of the United States, that upon the use of the Armed 
Forces of the United States to engage in hostilities against 
any foreign country, the President shall, as appropriate--
            (1) seek the establishment of a multinational 
        economic embargo against such country; and
            (2) seek the seizure of its foreign financial 
        assets.
    (b) Reports to Congress.--Not later than 20 days after the 
first day of the engagement of the United States in hostilities 
described in subsection (a), the President shall, if the armed 
conflict has continued for 14 days, submit to Congress a report 
setting forth--
            (1) the specific steps the United States has taken 
        and will continue to take to establish a multinational 
        economic embargo and to initiate financial asset 
        seizure pursuant to subsection (a); and
            (2) any foreign sources of trade or revenue that 
        directly or indirectly support the ability of the 
        adversarial government to sustain a military conflict 
        against the United States.

SEC. 1232. LIMITATION ON DEPLOYMENT OF ARMED FORCES IN HAITI DURING 
                    FISCAL YEAR 2000 AND CONGRESSIONAL NOTICE OF 
                    DEPLOYMENTS TO HAITI.

    (a) Limitation on Deployment.--No funds available to the 
Department of Defense during fiscal year 2000 may be expended 
after May 31, 2000, for the continuous deployment of United 
States Armed Forces in Haiti pursuant to the Department of 
Defense operation designated as Operation Uphold Democracy.
    (b) Report.--Whenever there is a deployment of United 
States Armed Forces to Haiti after May 31, 2000, the President 
shall, not later than 96 hours after such deployment begins, 
transmit to Congress a written report regarding the deployment. 
In any such report, the President shall specify (1) the purpose 
of the deployment, and (2) the date on which the deployment is 
expected to end.

SEC. 1233. REPORT ON THE SECURITY SITUATION ON THE KOREAN PENINSULA.

    (a) Report.--Not later than April 1, 2000, the Secretary of 
Defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional 
committees a report on the security situation on the Korean 
peninsula. The report shall be submitted in both classified and 
unclassified form.
    (b) Matters To Be Included.--The Secretary shall include in 
the report under subsection (a) the following:
            (1) A net assessment analysis of the warfighting 
        capabilities of the Combined Forces Command (CFC) of 
        the United States and the Republic of Korea compared 
        with the armed forces of North Korea.
            (2) An assessment of challenges posed by the armed 
        forces of North Korea to the defense of the Republic of 
        Korea and to United States forces deployed to the 
        region.
            (3) An assessment of the current status and the 
        future direction of weapons of mass destruction 
        programs and ballistic missile programs of North Korea, 
        including a determination as to whether or not North 
        Korea--
                    (A) is continuing to pursue a nuclear 
                weapons program;
                    (B) is seeking equipment and technology 
                with which to enrich uranium; and
                    (C) is pursuing an offensive biological 
                weapons program.
    (c) Appropriate Congressional Committees.--In this section, 
the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
            (1) the Committee on International Relations and 
        the Committee on Armed Services of the House of 
        Representatives; and
            (2) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the 
        Committee on Armed Services of the Senate.

SEC. 1234. SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING THE CONTINUATION OF SANCTIONS 
                    AGAINST LIBYA.

    (a) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings:
            (1) On December 21, 1988, 270 people, including 189 
        United States citizens, were killed in a terrorist 
        bombing on Pan American Flight 103 over Lockerbie, 
        Scotland.
            (2) The United Kingdom and the United States 
        indicted two Libyan intelligence agents, Abd al-Baset 
        Ali al-Megrahi and Al-Amin Khalifah Fhimah, in 1991 and 
        sought their extradition from Libya to the United 
        States or the United Kingdom to stand trial for this 
        heinous terrorist act.
            (3) The United Nations Security Council called for 
        the extradition of those suspects in Security Council 
        Resolution 731 and imposed sanctions on Libya in 
        Security Council Resolutions 748 and 883 because Libyan 
        leader Colonel Muammar Qadhafi refused to transfer the 
        suspects to either the United States or the United 
        Kingdom to stand trial.
            (4) United Nations Security Council Resolutions 
        731, 748, and 883 demand that Libya cease all support 
        for terrorism, turn over the two suspects, cooperate 
        with the investigation and the trial, and address the 
        issue of appropriate compensation.
            (5) The sanctions in United Nations Security 
        Council Resolutions 748 and 883 include--
                    (A) a worldwide ban on Libya's national 
                airline;
                    (B) a ban on flights into and out of Libya 
                by other nations' airlines; and
                    (C) a prohibition on supplying arms, 
                airplane parts, and certain oil equipment to 
                Libya, and a blocking of Libyan Government 
                funds in other countries.
            (6) Colonel Muammar Qadhafi for many years refused 
        to extradite the suspects to either the United States 
        or the United Kingdom and had insisted that he would 
        only transfer the suspects to a third and neutral 
        country to stand trial.
            (7) On August 24, 1998, the United States and the 
        United Kingdom agreed to the proposal that Colonel 
        Qadhafi transfer the suspects to The Netherlands, where 
        they would stand trial under a Scottish court, under 
        Scottish law, and with a panel of Scottish judges.
            (8) The United Nations Security Council endorsed 
        the United States-United Kingdom proposal on August 27, 
        1998 in United Nations Security Council Resolution 
        1192.
            (9) The United States, consistent with United 
        Nations Security Council resolutions, called on Libya 
        to ensure the production of evidence, including the 
        presence of witnesses before the court, and to comply 
        fully with all the requirements of the United Nations 
        Security Council resolutions.
            (10) After years of intensive diplomacy, Colonel 
        Qadhafi finally transferred the two Libyan suspects to 
        The Netherlands on April 5, 1999, and the United 
        Nations Security Council, in turn, suspended its 
        sanctions against Libya that same day.
            (11) Libya has only fulfilled one of four 
        conditions (the transfer of the two suspects accused in 
        the Lockerbie bombing) set forth in United Nations 
        Security Council Resolutions 731, 748, and 883 that 
        would justify the lifting of United Nations Security 
        Council sanctions against Libya.
            (12) Libya has not fulfilled the other three 
        conditions (cooperation with the Lockerbie 
        investigation and trial, renunciation of and ending 
        support for terrorism, and payment of appropriate 
        compensation) necessary to lift the United Nations 
        Security Council sanctions.
            (13) The United Nations Secretary General issued a 
        report to the Security Council on June 30, 1999, on the 
        issue of Libya's compliance with the remaining 
        conditions.
            (14) Any member of the United Nations Security 
        Council has the right to introduce a resolution to lift 
        the sanctions against Libya now that the United Nations 
        Secretary General's report has been issued.
            (15) The United States Government considers Libya a 
        state sponsor of terrorism and the State Department 
        Report, ``Patterns of Global Terrorism; 1998'', stated 
        that Colonel Qadhafi ``continued publicly and privately 
        to support Palestinian terrorist groups, including the 
        PIJ and the PFLP-GC''.
            (16) United States Government sanctions (other than 
        sanctions on food or medicine) should be maintained on 
        Libya, and in accordance with United States law, the 
        Secretary of State should keep Libya on the list of 
        countries the governments of which have repeatedly 
        provided support for acts of international terrorism 
        under section 6(j) of the Export Administration Act of 
        1979 in light of Libya's ongoing support for terrorist 
        groups.
    (b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that 
the President should use all diplomatic means necessary, 
including the use of the United States veto at the United 
Nations Security Council, to prevent the Security Council from 
lifting sanctions against Libya until Libya fulfills all of the 
conditions set forth in United Nations Security Council 
Resolutions 731, 748, and 883.

SEC. 1235. SENSE OF CONGRESS AND REPORT ON DISENGAGING FROM NONCRITICAL 
                    OVERSEAS MISSIONS INVOLVING UNITED STATES COMBAT 
                    FORCES.

    (a) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings:
            (1) It is the National Security Strategy of the 
        United States to ``deter and defeat large-scale, cross-
        border aggression in two distant theaters in 
        overlapping time frames''.
            (2) The deterrence of Iraq and Iran in Southwest 
        Asia and the deterrence of North Korea in Northeast 
        Asia represent two such potential large-scale, cross-
        border theater requirements.
            (3) The United States has 120,000 military 
        personnel permanently assigned to the Southwest Asia 
        and Northeast Asia theaters.
            (4) The United States has an additional 70,000 
        military personnel assigned to non-NATO/non-Pacific 
        threat foreign countries.
            (5) The United States has more than 6,000 military 
        personnel in Bosnia-Herzegovina on indefinite 
        assignment.
            (6) The United States has diverted permanently 
        assigned resources from other theaters to support 
        operations in the Balkans.
            (7) The United States provides military forces to 
        seven active United Nations peacekeeping operations, 
        including some missions that have continued for 
        decades.
            (8) Between 1986 and 1998, the number of United 
        States military deployments per year has nearly tripled 
        at the same time the Department of Defense budget has 
        been reduced in real terms by 38 percent.
            (9) The Army has 10 active-duty divisions today, 
        down from 18 in 1991, while on an average day in fiscal 
        year 1998, 28,000 United States Army soldiers were 
        deployed to more than 70 countries for over 300 
        separate missions.
            (10) The number of fighter wings in the active 
        component of the Air Force has gone from 22 to 13 since 
        1991, while 70 percent of air sorties in Operation 
        Allied Force over the Balkans were United States-flown 
        and the Air Force continues to enforce northern and 
        southern no-fly zones in Iraq. In response, the Air 
        Force has initiated a ``stop loss'' program to block 
        normal retirements and separations.
            (11) The Navy has been reduced in size to 339 
        ships, its lowest level since 1938, necessitating the 
        redeployment of the only overseas homeported aircraft 
        carrier from the western Pacific to the Mediterranean 
        to support Operation Allied Force.
            (12) In 1998, just 10 percent of eligible carrier 
        naval aviators (27 out of 261) accepted continuation 
        bonuses and remained in the service.
            (13) In 1998, 48 percent of Air Force pilots 
        eligible for continuation chose to leave the service.
            (14) The Army could fall 6,000 below 
        congressionally authorized strength levels by the end 
        of 1999.
    (b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
            (1) the readiness of United States military forces 
        to execute the National Security Strategy of the United 
        States referred to in subsection (a)(1) is being eroded 
        by a combination of declining defense budgets and 
        expanded missions; and
            (2) there may be missions to which the United 
        States is contributing Armed Forces from which the 
        United States can begin disengaging.
    (c) Report Requirement.--Not later than March 1, 2000, the 
President shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services and 
the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee 
on Armed Services and the Committee on Appropriations of the 
House of Representatives a report prioritizing the ongoing 
global missions to which the United States is contributing 
forces. The President shall include in the report a feasibility 
analysis of how the United States can--
            (1) shift resources from low priority missions in 
        support of higher priority missions;
            (2) consolidate or reduce United States troop 
        commitments worldwide; and
            (3) end low priority missions.

  TITLE XIII--COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION WITH STATES OF THE FORMER 
                              SOVIET UNION

Sec. 1301. Specification of Cooperative Threat Reduction programs and 
          funds.
Sec. 1302. Funding allocations.
Sec. 1303. Prohibition on use of funds for specified purposes.
Sec. 1304. Limitations on use of funds for fissile material storage 
          facility.
Sec. 1305. Limitation on use of funds for chemical weapons destruction.
Sec. 1306. Limitation on use of funds until submission of report.
Sec. 1307. Limitation on use of funds until submission of multiyear 
          plan.
Sec. 1308. Requirement to submit report.
Sec. 1309. Report on Expanded Threat Reduction Initiative.
Sec. 1310. Limitation on use of funds until submission of certification.
Sec. 1311. Period covered by annual report on accounting for United 
          States assistance under Cooperative Threat Reduction programs.
Sec. 1312. Russian nonstrategic nuclear arms.

SEC. 1301. SPECIFICATION OF COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION PROGRAMS AND 
                    FUNDS.

    (a) Specification of CTR Programs.--For purposes of section 
301 and other provisions of this Act, Cooperative Threat 
Reduction programs are the programs specified in section 
1501(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 
Year 1997 (Public Law 104-201; 110 Stat. 2731; 50 U.S.C. 2362 
note).
    (b) Fiscal Year 2000 Cooperative Threat Reduction Funds 
Defined.--As used in this title, the term ``fiscal year 2000 
Cooperative Threat Reduction funds'' means the funds 
appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in 
section 301 for Cooperative Threat Reduction programs.
    (c) Availability of Funds.--Funds appropriated pursuant to 
the authorization of appropriations in section 301 for 
Cooperative Threat Reduction programs shall be available for 
obligation for three fiscal years.

SEC. 1302. FUNDING ALLOCATIONS.

    (a) Funding for Specific Purposes.--Of the $475,500,000 
authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Defense for 
fiscal year 2000 in section 301(23) for Cooperative Threat 
Reduction programs, not more than the following amounts may be 
obligated for the purposes specified:
            (1) For strategic offensive arms elimination in 
        Russia, $177,300,000.
            (2) For strategic nuclear arms elimination in 
        Ukraine, $41,800,000.
            (3) For activities to support warhead dismantlement 
        processing in Russia, $9,300,000.
            (4) For security enhancements at chemical weapons 
        storage sites in Russia, $20,000,000.
            (5) For weapons transportation security in Russia, 
        $15,200,000.
            (6) For planning, design, and construction of a 
        storage facility for Russian fissile material, 
        $64,500,000.
            (7) For weapons storage security in Russia, 
        $99,000,000.
            (8) For development of a cooperative program with 
        the Government of Russia to eliminate the production of 
        weapons grade plutonium at Russian reactors, 
        $32,300,000.
            (9) For biological weapons proliferation prevention 
        activities in Russia, $12,000,000.
            (10) For activities designated as Other 
        Assessments/Administrative Support, $1,800,000.
            (11) For defense and military contacts, $2,300,000.
    (b) Report on Obligation or Expenditure of Funds for Other 
Purposes.--No fiscal year 2000 Cooperative Threat Reduction 
funds may be obligated or expended for a purpose other than a 
purpose listed in paragraphs (1) through (11) of subsection (a) 
until 30 days after the date that the Secretary of Defense 
submits to Congress a report on the purpose for which the funds 
will be obligated or expended and the amount of funds to be 
obligated or expended. Nothing in the preceding sentence shall 
be construed as authorizing the obligation or expenditure of 
fiscal year 2000 Cooperative Threat Reduction funds for a 
purpose for which the obligation or expenditure of such funds 
is specifically prohibited under this title.
    (c) Limited Authority To Vary Individual Amounts.--(1) 
Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), in any case in which the 
Secretary of Defense determines that it is necessary to do so 
in the national interest, the Secretary may obligate amounts 
appropriated for fiscal year 2000 for a purpose listed in any 
of the paragraphs in subsection (a) in excess of the amount 
specifically authorized for such purpose.
    (2) An obligation of funds for a purpose stated in any of 
the paragraphs in subsection (a) in excess of the specific 
amount authorized for such purpose may be made using the 
authority provided in paragraph (1) only after--
            (A) the Secretary submits to Congress notification 
        of the intent to do so together with a complete 
        discussion of the justification for doing so; and
            (B) 15 days have elapsed following the date of the 
        notification.
    (3) The Secretary may not, under the authority provided in 
paragraph (1), obligate amounts for the purposes stated in any 
of paragraphs (4) through (6), (8), (10), or (11) of subsection 
(a) in excess of 115 percent of the amount specifically 
authorized for such purposes.

SEC. 1303. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR SPECIFIED PURPOSES.

    (a) In General.--No fiscal year 2000 Cooperative Threat 
Reduction funds, and no funds appropriated for Cooperative 
Threat Reduction programs after the date of the enactment of 
this Act, may be obligated or expended for any of the following 
purposes:
            (1) Conducting with Russia any peacekeeping 
        exercise or other peacekeeping-related activity.
            (2) Provision of housing.
            (3) Provision of assistance to promote 
        environmental restoration.
            (4) Provision of assistance to promote job 
        retraining.
    (b) Limitation With Respect to Defense Conversion 
Assistance.--None of the funds appropriated pursuant to the 
authorization of appropriations in section 301 of this Act, and 
no funds appropriated to the Department of Defense in any other 
Act enacted after the date of the enactment of this Act, may be 
obligated or expended for the provision of assistance to Russia 
or any other state of the former Soviet Union to promote 
defense conversion.
    (c) Limitation With Respect to Conventional Weapons.--No 
fiscal year 2000 Cooperative Threat Reduction funds may be 
obligated or expended for elimination of conventional weapons 
or the delivery vehicles primarily intended to deliver such 
weapons.

SEC. 1304. LIMITATIONS ON USE OF FUNDS FOR FISSILE MATERIAL STORAGE 
                    FACILITY.

    (a) Limitations on Use of Fiscal Year 2000 Funds.--No 
fiscal year 2000 Cooperative Threat Reduction funds may be 
used--
            (1) for construction of a second wing for the 
        storage facility for Russian fissile material referred 
        to in section 1302(a)(6); or
            (2) for design or planning with respect to such 
        facility until 15 days after the date that the 
        Secretary of Defense submits to Congress notification 
        that Russia and the United States have signed a 
        verifiable written transparency agreement that ensures 
        that material stored at the facility is of weapons 
        origin.
    (b) Limitation on Construction.--No funds authorized to be 
appropriated for Cooperative Threat Reduction programs may be 
used for construction of the storage facility referred to in 
subsection (a) until the Secretary of Defense submits to 
Congress the following:
            (1) A certification that additional capacity is 
        necessary at such facility for storage of Russian 
        weapons-origin fissile material.
            (2) A detailed cost estimate for a second wing for 
        the facility.
            (3) A certification that Russia and the United 
        States have signed a verifiable written transparency 
        agreement that ensures that material stored at the 
        facility is of weapons origin.

SEC. 1305. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR CHEMICAL WEAPONS DESTRUCTION.

    No fiscal year 2000 Cooperative Threat Reduction funds, and 
no funds appropriated for Cooperative Threat Reduction programs 
after the date of the enactment of this Act, may be obligated 
or expended for planning, design, or construction of a chemical 
weapons destruction facility in Russia.

SEC. 1306. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS UNTIL SUBMISSION OF REPORT.

    Not more than 50 percent of the fiscal year 2000 
Cooperative Threat Reduction funds may be obligated or expended 
until the Secretary of Defense submits to Congress a report 
describing--
            (1) with respect to each purpose listed in section 
        1302, whether the Department of Defense is the 
        appropriate executive agency to carry out Cooperative 
        Threat Reduction programs for such purpose, and if so, 
        why; and
            (2) for any purpose that the Secretary determines 
        is not appropriately carried out by the Department of 
        Defense, a plan for migrating responsibility for 
        carrying out such purpose to the appropriate agency.

SEC. 1307. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS UNTIL SUBMISSION OF MULTIYEAR 
                    PLAN.

    Not more than ten percent of fiscal year 2000 Cooperative 
Threat Reduction funds may be obligated or expended until the 
Secretary of Defense submits to Congress an updated version of 
the multiyear plan for fiscal year 2000 required to be 
submitted under section 1205 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995 (Public Law 103-337; 22 
U.S.C. 5952 note).

SEC. 1308. REQUIREMENT TO SUBMIT REPORT.

    Not later than December 31, 1999, the Secretary of Defense 
shall submit to Congress a report including--
            (1) an explanation of the strategy of the 
        Department of Defense for encouraging States of the 
        former Soviet Union that receive funds through 
        Cooperative Threat Reduction programs to contribute 
        financially to the threat reduction effort;
            (2) a prioritization of the projects carried out by 
        the Department of Defense under Cooperative Threat 
        Reduction programs;
            (3) an identification of any limitations that the 
        United States has imposed or will seek to impose, 
        either unilaterally or through negotiations with 
        recipient States, on the level of assistance provided 
        by the United States for each of such projects; and
            (4) an identification of the amount of 
        international financial assistance provided for 
        Cooperative Threat Reduction programs by other States.

SEC. 1309. REPORT ON EXPANDED THREAT REDUCTION INITIATIVE.

    Not later than March 31, 2000, the President shall submit 
to Congress a report on the Expanded Threat Reduction 
Initiative. Such report shall include a description of the 
plans for ensuring effective coordination between executive 
agencies in carrying out the Expanded Threat Reduction 
Initiative to minimize duplication of efforts.

SEC. 1310. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS UNTIL SUBMISSION OF 
                    CERTIFICATION.

    No funds appropriated for fiscal year 1999 for Cooperative 
Threat Reduction programs and remaining available for 
obligation or expenditure may be obligated or expended for 
assistance for any country under a Cooperative Threat Reduction 
Program until the President resubmits to Congress an updated 
certification under section 1203(d) of the Cooperative Threat 
Reduction Act of 1993 (title XII of Public Law 103-160; 22 
U.S.C. 5952(d)), section 1412(d) of the Former Soviet Union 
Demilitarization Act of 1992 (title XIV of Public Law 102-484; 
22 U.S.C. 5902(d)), and section 502 of the Freedom for Russia 
and Emerging Eurasian Democracies and Open Markets Support Act 
of 1992 (Public Law 102-511; 22 U.S.C. 5852).

SEC. 1311. PERIOD COVERED BY ANNUAL REPORT ON ACCOUNTING FOR UNITED 
                    STATES ASSISTANCE UNDER COOPERATIVE THREAT 
                    REDUCTION PROGRAMS.

    Section 1206(a)(2) of the National Defense Authorization 
Act for Fiscal Year 1996 (Public Law 104-106; 110 Stat. 471; 22 
U.S.C. 5955 note) is amended to read as follows:
    ``(2) The report shall be submitted under this section not 
later than January 31 of each year and shall cover the fiscal 
year ending in the preceding calendar year. No report is 
required under this section after the completion of the 
Cooperative Threat Reduction programs.''.

SEC. 1312. RUSSIAN NONSTRATEGIC NUCLEAR ARMS.

    (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
            (1) it is in the interest of Russia to fully 
        implement the Presidential Nuclear Initiatives 
        announced in 1991 and 1992 by then-President of the 
        Soviet Union Gorbachev and then-President of Russia 
        Yeltsin;
            (2) the President of the United States should call 
        on Russia to match the unilateral reductions in the 
        United States inventory of tactical nuclear weapons, 
        which have reduced the inventory by nearly 90 percent; 
        and
            (3) if the re-certification under section 1310 is 
        made, the President should emphasize the continued 
        interest of the United States in working cooperatively 
        with Russia to reduce the dangers associated with 
        Russia's tactical nuclear arsenal.
    (b) Annual Reporting Requirement.--(1) Each annual report 
on accounting for United States assistance under Cooperative 
Threat Reduction programs that is submitted to Congress under 
section 1206 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 1996 (Public Law 104-106; 110 Stat. 471; 22 U.S.C. 
5955 note) after fiscal year 1999 shall include, regarding 
Russia's arsenal of tactical nuclear warheads, the following:
            (A) Estimates regarding current types, numbers, 
        yields, viability, locations, and deployment status of 
        the warheads.
            (B) An assessment of the strategic relevance of the 
        warheads.
            (C) An assessment of the current and projected 
        threat of theft, sale, or unauthorized use of the 
        warheads.
            (D) A summary of past, current, and planned United 
        States efforts to work cooperatively with Russia to 
        account for, secure, and reduce Russia's stockpile of 
        tactical nuclear warheads and associated fissile 
        material.
    (2) The Secretary of Defense shall include in the annual 
report described in paragraph (1) the views on the report 
provided under subsection (c).
    (c) Views of the Director of Central Intelligence.--The 
Director of Central Intelligence shall submit to the Secretary 
of Defense, for inclusion as an appendix in the annual report 
described in subsection (b), the Director's views on the 
matters described in paragraph (1) of that subsection regarding 
Russia's tactical nuclear weapons.

              TITLE XIV--PROLIFERATION AND EXPORT CONTROLS

Sec. 1401. Adherence of People's Republic of China to Missile Technology 
          Control Regime.
Sec. 1402. Annual report on transfers of militarily sensitive technology 
          to countries and entities of concern.
Sec. 1403. Resources for export license functions.
Sec. 1404. Security in connection with satellite export licensing.
Sec. 1405. Reporting of technology transmitted to People's Republic of 
          China and of foreign launch security violations.
Sec. 1406. Report on national security implications of exporting high-
          performance computers to the People's Republic of China.
Sec. 1407. End-use verification for use by People's Republic of China of 
          high-performance computers.
Sec. 1408. Enhanced multilateral export controls.
Sec. 1409. Enhancement of activities of Defense Threat Reduction Agency.
Sec. 1410. Timely notification of licensing decisions by the Department 
          of State.
Sec. 1411. Enhanced intelligence consultation on satellite license 
          applications.
Sec. 1412. Investigations of violations of export controls by United 
          States satellite manufacturers.

SEC. 1401. ADHERENCE OF PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA TO MISSILE 
                    TECHNOLOGY CONTROL REGIME.

    (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
            (1) the President should take all actions 
        appropriate to obtain a bilateral agreement with the 
        People's Republic of China to adhere to the Missile 
        Technology Control Regime (MTCR) and the MTCR Annex; 
        and
            (2) the People's Republic of China should not be 
        permitted to join the Missile Technology Control Regime 
        as a member without having--
                    (A) agreed to the Missile Technology 
                Control Regime and the specific provisions of 
                the MTCR Annex;
                    (B) demonstrated a sustained and verified 
                record of performance with respect to the 
                nonproliferation of missiles and missile 
                technology; and
                    (C) adopted an effective export control 
                system for implementing guidelines under the 
                Missile Technology Control Regime and the MTCR 
                Annex.
    (b) Report Required.--Not later than January 31, 2000, the 
President shall transmit to Congress a report explaining--
            (1) the policy and commitments that the People's 
        Republic of China has stated on its adherence to the 
        Missile Technology Control Regime and the MTCR Annex;
            (2) the degree to which the People's Republic of 
        China is complying with its stated policy and 
        commitments on adhering to the Missile Technology 
        Control Regime and the MTCR Annex; and
            (3) actions taken by the United States to encourage 
        the People's Republic of China to adhere to the Missile 
        Technology Control Regime and the MTCR Annex.
    (c) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) Missile technology control regime.--The term 
        ``Missile Technology Control Regime'' means the policy 
        statement, between the United States, the United 
        Kingdom, the Federal Republic of Germany, France, 
        Italy, Canada, and Japan, announced April 16, 1987, to 
        restrict sensitive missile-relevant transfers based on 
        the MTCR Annex, and any amendments thereto.
            (2) MTCR annex.--The term ``MTCR Annex'' means the 
        Guidelines and Equipment and Technology Annex of the 
        Missile Technology Control Regime, and any amendments 
        thereto.

SEC. 1402. ANNUAL REPORT ON TRANSFERS OF MILITARILY SENSITIVE 
                    TECHNOLOGY TO COUNTRIES AND ENTITIES OF CONCERN.

    (a) Annual Report.--Not later than March 30 of each year 
beginning in the year 2000 and ending in the year 2007, the 
President shall transmit to Congress a report on transfers to 
countries and entities of concern during the preceding calendar 
year of the most significant categories of United States 
technologies and technical information with potential military 
applications.
    (b) Contents of Report.--The report required by subsection 
(a) shall include, at a minimum, the following:
            (1) An assessment by the Director of Central 
        Intelligence of efforts by countries and entities of 
        concern to acquire technologies and technical 
        information referred to in subsection (a) during the 
        preceding calendar year.
            (2) An assessment by the Secretary of Defense, in 
        consultation with the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the 
        Director of Central Intelligence, of the cumulative 
        impact of licenses granted by the United States for 
        exports of technologies and technical information 
        referred to in subsection (a) to countries and entities 
        of concern during the preceding 5-calendar year period 
        on--
                    (A) the military capabilities of such 
                countries and entities; and
                    (B) countermeasures that may be necessary 
                to overcome the use of such technologies and 
                technical information.
            (3) An audit by the Inspectors General of the 
        Departments of Defense, State, Commerce, and Energy, in 
        consultation with the Director of Central Intelligence 
        and the Director of the Federal Bureau of 
        Investigation, of the policies and procedures of the 
        United States Government with respect to the export of 
        technologies and technical information referred to in 
        subsection (a) to countries and entities of concern.
    (c) Additional Requirement for First Report.--The first 
annual report required by subsection (a) shall include an 
assessment by the Inspectors General of the Departments of 
State, Defense, Commerce, and the Treasury and the Inspector 
General of the Central Intelligence Agency of the adequacy of 
current export controls and counterintelligence measures to 
protect against the acquisition by countries and entities of 
concern of United States technology and technical information 
referred to in subsection (a).
    (d) Support of Other Agencies.--Upon the request of the 
officials responsible for preparing the assessments required by 
subsection (b), the heads of other departments and agencies 
shall make available to those officials all information 
necessary to carry out the requirements of this section.
    (e) Classified and Unclassified Reports.--Each report 
required by this section shall be submitted in classified form 
and unclassified form.
    (f) Definition.--As used in this section, the term 
``countries and entities of concern'' means--
            (1) any country the government of which the 
        Secretary of State has determined, for purposes of 
        section 6(j) of the Export Administration Act of 1979 
        or other applicable law, to have repeatedly provided 
        support for acts of international terrorism;
            (2) any country that--
                    (A) has detonated a nuclear explosive 
                device (as defined in section 830(4) of the 
                Nuclear Proliferation Prevention Act of 1994 
                (22 U.S.C. 3201 note)); and
                    (B) is not a member of the North Atlantic 
                Treaty Organization; and
            (3) any entity that--
                    (A) is engaged in international terrorism 
                or activities in preparation thereof; or
                    (B) is directed or controlled by the 
                government of a country described in paragraph 
                (1) or (2).

SEC. 1403. RESOURCES FOR EXPORT LICENSE FUNCTIONS.

    (a) Office of Defense Trade Controls.--
            (1) In general.--The Secretary of State shall take 
        the necessary steps to ensure that, in any fiscal year, 
        adequate resources are allocated to the functions of 
        the Office of Defense Trade Controls of the Department 
        of State relating to the review and processing of 
        export license applications so as to ensure that those 
        functions are performed in a thorough and timely 
        manner.
            (2) Availability of existing appropriations.--The 
        Secretary of State shall take the necessary steps to 
        ensure that those funds made available under the 
        heading ``Administration of Foreign Affairs, Diplomatic 
        and Consular Programs'' in title IV of the Departments 
        of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and 
        Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999, as contained 
        in the Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Supplemental 
        Appropriations Act, 1999 (Public Law 105-277) are made 
        available, upon the enactment of this Act, to the 
        Office of Defense Trade Controls of the Department of 
        State to carry out the purposes of the Office.
    (b) Defense Threat Reduction Agency.--The Secretary of 
Defense shall take the necessary steps to ensure that, in any 
fiscal year, adequate resources are allocated to the functions 
of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency of the Department of 
Defense relating to the review of export license applications 
so as to ensure that those functions are performed in a 
thorough and timely manner.
    (c) Updating of State Department Report.--Not later than 
March 1, 2000, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the 
Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Commerce, shall 
transmit to Congress a report updating the information reported 
to Congress under section 1513(d)(3) of the Strom Thurmond 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (22 
U.S.C. 2778 note).

SEC. 1404. SECURITY IN CONNECTION WITH SATELLITE EXPORT LICENSING.

    As a condition of the export license for any satellite to 
be launched in a country subject to section 1514 of the Strom 
Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 
1999 (22 U.S.C. 2778 note), the Secretary of State shall 
require the following:
            (1) That the technology transfer control plan 
        required by section 1514(a)(1) of the Strom Thurmond 
        National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 
        (22 U.S.C. 2778 note) be prepared by the Department of 
        Defense and the licensee, and that the plan set forth 
        enhanced security arrangements for the launch of the 
        satellite, both before and during launch operations.
            (2) That each person providing security for the 
        launch of that satellite--
                    (A) report directly to the launch monitor 
                with regard to issues relevant to the 
                technology transfer control plan;
                    (B) have received appropriate training in 
                the International Trafficking in Arms 
                Regulations (hereafter in this title referred 
                to as ``ITAR'').
                    (C) have significant experience and 
                expertise with satellite launches; and
                    (D) have been investigated in a manner at 
                least as comprehensive as the investigation 
                required for the issuance of a security 
                clearance at the level designated as 
                ``Secret''.
            (3) That the number of such persons providing 
        security for the launch of the satellite shall be 
        sufficient to maintain 24-hour security of the 
        satellite and related launch vehicle and other 
        sensitive technology.
            (4) That the licensee agree to reimburse the 
        Department of Defense for all costs associated with the 
        provision of security for the launch of the satellite.

SEC. 1405. REPORTING OF TECHNOLOGY TRANSMITTED TO PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF 
                    CHINA AND OF FOREIGN LAUNCH SECURITY VIOLATIONS.

    (a) Monitoring of Information.--The Secretary of Defense 
shall require that space launch monitors of the Department of 
Defense assigned to monitor launches in the People's Republic 
of China maintain records of all information authorized to be 
transmitted to the People's Republic of China with regard to 
each space launch that the monitors are responsible for 
monitoring, including copies of any documents authorized for 
such transmission, and reports on launch-related activities.
    (b) Transmission to Other Agencies.--The Secretary of 
Defense shall ensure that records under subsection (a) are 
transmitted on a current basis to appropriate elements of the 
Department of Defense and to the Department of State, the 
Department of Commerce, and the Central Intelligence Agency.
    (c) Retention of Records.--Records described in subsection 
(a) shall be retained for at least the period of the statute of 
limitations for violations of the Arms Export Control Act.
    (d) Guidelines.--The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe 
guidelines providing space launch monitors of the Department of 
Defense with the responsibility and the ability to report 
serious security violations, problems, or other issues at an 
overseas launch site directly to the headquarters office of the 
responsible Department of Defense component.

SEC. 1406. REPORT ON NATIONAL SECURITY IMPLICATIONS OF EXPORTING HIGH-
                    PERFORMANCE COMPUTERS TO THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF 
                    CHINA.

    (a) Review.--The President, in consultation with the 
Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Energy, shall conduct 
a comprehensive review of the national security implications of 
exporting high-performance computers to the People's Republic 
of China. To the extent that such testing has not already been 
conducted by the Government, the President, as part of the 
review, shall conduct empirical testing of the extent to which 
national security-related operations can be performed using 
clustered, massively-parallel processing or other combinations 
of computers.
    (b) Report.--The President 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 review conducted under subsection (a). The 
report shall be submitted not later than 6 months after the 
date of the enactment of this Act in classified and 
unclassified form and shall be updated not later than February 
1 of each of the years 2001 through 2004.

SEC. 1407. END-USE VERIFICATION FOR USE BY PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA 
                    OF HIGH-PERFORMANCE COMPUTERS.

    (a) Revised HPC Verification System.--The President shall 
seek to enter into an agreement with the People's Republic of 
China to revise the existing verification system with the 
People's Republic of China with respect to end-use verification 
for high-performance computers exported or to be exported to 
the People's Republic of China so as to provide for an open and 
transparent system providing for effective end-use verification 
for such computers. The President shall transmit a copy of any 
such agreement to Congress.
    (b) Definition.--As used in this section and section 1406, 
the term ``high-performance computer'' means a computer which, 
by virtue of its composite theoretical performance level, would 
be subject to section 1211 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (50 U.S.C. App. 2404 
note).
    (c) Adjustment of Composite Theoretical Performance Levels 
for Post-shipment Verification.--Section 1213 of the National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (50 U.S.C. App. 
2404 note) is amended by adding at the end the following new 
subsection:
    ``(e) Adjustment of Performance Levels.--Whenever a new 
composite theoretical performance level is established under 
section 1211(d), that level shall apply for purposes of 
subsection (a) of this section in lieu of the level set forth 
in subsection (a).''.

SEC. 1408. ENHANCED MULTILATERAL EXPORT CONTROLS.

    (a) New International Controls.--The President shall seek 
to establish new enhanced international controls on technology 
transfers that threaten international peace and United States 
national security.
    (b) Improved Sharing of Information.--The President shall 
take appropriate actions to improve the sharing of information 
by nations that are major exporters of technology so that the 
United States can track movements of technology covered by the 
Wassenaar Arrangement and enforce technology controls and re-
export requirements for such technology.
    (c) Definition.--As used in this section, the term 
``Wassenaar Arrangement'' means the multilateral export control 
regime covering conventional armaments and sensitive dual-use 
goods and technologies that was agreed to by 33 co-founding 
countries in July 1996 and began operation in September 1996.

SEC. 1409. ENHANCEMENT OF ACTIVITIES OF DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION 
                    AGENCY.

    (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of 
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall 
prescribe regulations to--
            (1) authorize the personnel of the Defense Threat 
        Reduction Agency (DTRA) who monitor satellite launch 
        campaigns overseas to suspend such campaigns at any 
        time if the suspension is required for purposes of the 
        national security of the United States;
            (2) ensure that persons assigned as space launch 
        campaign monitors are provided sufficient training and 
        have adequate experience in the regulations prescribed 
        by the Secretary of State known as the ITAR and have 
        significant experience and expertise with satellite 
        technology, launch vehicle technology, and launch 
        operations technology;
            (3) ensure that adequate numbers of such monitors 
        are assigned to space launch campaigns so that 24-hour, 
        7-day per week coverage is provided;
            (4) take steps to ensure, to the maximum extent 
        possible, the continuity of service by monitors for the 
        entire space launch campaign period (from satellite 
        marketing to launch and, if necessary, completion of a 
        launch failure analysis);
            (5) adopt measures designed to make service as a 
        space launch campaign monitor an attractive career 
        opportunity;
            (6) allocate funds and other resources to the 
        Agency at levels sufficient to prevent any shortfalls 
        in the number of such personnel;
            (7) establish mechanisms in accordance with the 
        provisions of section 1514(a)(2)(A) of the Strom 
        Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 
        Year 1999 (Public Law 105-261; 112 Stat. 2175; 22 
        U.S.C. 2778 note) that provide for--
                    (A) the payment to the Department of 
                Defense by the person or entity receiving the 
                launch monitoring services concerned, before 
                the beginning of a fiscal year, of an amount 
                equal to the amount estimated to be required by 
                the Department to monitor the launch campaigns 
                during that fiscal year;
                    (B) the reimbursement of the Department of 
                Defense, at the end of each fiscal year, for 
                amounts expended by the Department in 
                monitoring the launch campaigns in excess of 
                the amount provided under subparagraph (A); and
                    (C) the reimbursement of the person or 
                entity receiving the launch monitoring services 
                if the amount provided under subparagraph (A) 
                exceeds the amount actually expended by the 
                Department of Defense in monitoring the launch 
                campaigns;
            (8) review and improve guidelines on the scope of 
        permissible discussions with foreign persons regarding 
        technology and technical information, including the 
        technology and technical information that should not be 
        included in such discussions;
            (9) provide, in conjunction with other Federal 
        agencies, on at least an annual basis, briefings to the 
        officers and employees of United States commercial 
        satellite entities on United States export license 
        standards, guidelines, and restrictions, and encourage 
        such officers and employees to participate in such 
        briefings;
            (10) establish a system for--
                    (A) the preparation and filing by personnel 
                of the Agency who monitor satellite launch 
                campaigns overseas of detailed reports of all 
                relevant activities observed by such personnel 
                in the course of monitoring such campaigns;
                    (B) the systematic archiving of reports 
                filed under subparagraph (A); and
                    (C) the preservation of such reports in 
                accordance with applicable laws; and
            (11) establish a counterintelligence program within 
        the Agency as part of its satellite launch monitoring 
        program.
    (b) Annual Report on Implementation of Satellite Technology 
Safeguards.--(1) The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of 
State shall each submit to Congress each year, as part of the 
annual report for that year under section 1514(a)(8) of the 
Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 
Year 1999, the following:
            (A) A summary of the satellite launch campaigns and 
        related activities monitored by the Defense Threat 
        Reduction Agency during the preceding fiscal year.
            (B) A description of any license infractions or 
        violations that may have occurred during such campaigns 
        and activities.
            (C) A description of the personnel, funds, and 
        other resources dedicated to the satellite launch 
        monitoring program of the Agency during that fiscal 
        year.
            (D) An assessment of the record of United States 
        satellite makers in cooperating with Agency monitors, 
        and in complying with United States export control 
        laws, during that fiscal year.
    (2) Each report under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in 
classified form and unclassified form.

SEC. 1410. TIMELY NOTIFICATION OF LICENSING DECISIONS BY THE DEPARTMENT 
                    OF STATE.

    Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of 
this Act, the Secretary of State shall prescribe regulations to 
provide timely notice to the manufacturer of a commercial 
satellite of United States origin of the final determination of 
the decision on the application for a license involving the 
overseas launch of such satellite.

SEC. 1411. ENHANCED INTELLIGENCE CONSULTATION ON SATELLITE LICENSE 
                    APPLICATIONS.

    (a) Consultation During Review of Applications.--The 
Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense, as appropriate, 
shall consult with the Director of Central Intelligence during 
the review of any application for a license involving the 
overseas launch of a commercial satellite of United States 
origin. The purpose of the consultation is to assure that the 
launch of the satellite, if the license is approved, will meet 
the requirements necessary to protect the national security 
interests of the United States.
    (b) Advisory Group.--(1) The Director of Central 
Intelligence shall establish within the intelligence community 
an advisory group to provide information and analysis to 
Congress, and to appropriate departments and agencies of the 
Federal Government, on the national security implications of 
granting licenses involving the overseas launch of commercial 
satellites of United States origin.
    (2) The advisory group shall include technically-qualified 
representatives of the Central Intelligence Agency, the Defense 
Intelligence Agency, the National Security Agency, the National 
Air Intelligence Center, and the Department of State Bureau of 
Intelligence and Research and representatives of other elements 
of the intelligence community with appropriate expertise.
    (3) In addition to the duties under paragraph (1), the 
advisory group shall--
            (A) review, on a continuing basis, information 
        relating to transfers of satellite, launch vehicle, or 
        other technology or knowledge with respect to the 
        course of the overseas launch of commercial satellites 
        of United States origin; and
            (B) analyze the potential impact of such transfers 
        on the space and military systems, programs, or 
        activities of foreign countries.
    (4) The Director of the Nonproliferation Center of the 
Central Intelligence Agency shall serve as chairman of the 
advisory group.
    (5)(A) The advisory group shall, upon request (but not less 
often than annually), submit reports on the matters referred to 
in paragraphs (1) and (3) to the appropriate committees of 
Congress and to appropriate departments and agencies of the 
Federal Government.
    (B) The first annual report under subparagraph (A) shall be 
submitted not later than one year after the date of the 
enactment of this Act.
    (c) Intelligence Community Defined.--In this section, the 
term ``intelligence community'' has the meaning given that term 
in section 3(4) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 
401a(4)).

SEC. 1412. INVESTIGATIONS OF VIOLATIONS OF EXPORT CONTROLS BY UNITED 
                    STATES SATELLITE MANUFACTURERS.

    (a) Notice to Congress of Investigations.--The President 
shall promptly notify the appropriate committees of Congress 
whenever an investigation is undertaken by the Department of 
Justice of--
            (1) an alleged violation of United States export 
        control laws in connection with a commercial satellite 
        of United States origin; or
            (2) an alleged violation of United States export 
        control laws in connection with an item controlled 
        under section 38 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 
        U.S.C. 2778) that is likely to cause significant harm 
        or damage to the national security interests of the 
        United States.
    (b) Notice to Congress of Certain Export Waivers.--The 
President shall promptly notify the appropriate committees of 
Congress whenever an export waiver pursuant to section 902 of 
the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1990 and 
1991 (22 U.S.C. 2151 note) is granted on behalf of any United 
States person that is the subject of an investigation described 
in subsection (a). The notice shall include a justification for 
the waiver.
    (c) Exception.--The requirements in subsections (a) and (b) 
shall not apply if the President determines that notification 
of the appropriate committees of Congress under such 
subsections would jeopardize an on-going criminal 
investigation. If the President makes such a determination, the 
President shall provide written notification of such 
determination to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, 
the majority leader of the Senate, the minority leader of the 
House of Representatives, and the minority leader of the 
Senate. The notification shall include a justification for the 
determination.
    (d) Identification of Persons Subject to Investigation.--
The Secretary of State and the Attorney General shall develop 
appropriate mechanisms to identify, for the purposes of 
processing export licenses for commercial satellites, persons 
who are the subject of an investigation described in subsection 
(a).
    (e) Protection of Classified and Other Sensitive 
Information.--The appropriate committees of Congress shall 
ensure that appropriate procedures are in place to protect from 
unauthorized disclosure classified information, information 
relating to intelligence sources and methods, and sensitive law 
enforcement information that is furnished to those committees 
pursuant to this section.
    (f) Statutory Construction.--Nothing in this section shall 
be construed to modify or supersede any other requirement to 
report information on intelligence activities to Congress, 
including the requirement under section 501 of the National 
Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 413).
    (g) Definitions.--As used in this section:
            (1) The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' 
        means the following:
                    (A) The Committee on Armed Services, the 
                Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Select 
                Committee on Intelligence of the Senate.
                    (B) The Committee on Armed Services, the 
                Committee on International Relations, and the 
                Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of 
                the House of Representatives.
            (2) The term ``United States person'' means any 
        United States resident or national (other than an 
        individual resident outside the United States and 
        employed by other than a United States person), any 
        domestic concern (including any permanent domestic 
        establishment of any foreign concern), and any foreign 
        subsidiary or affiliate (including any permanent 
        foreign establishment) of any domestic concern which is 
        controlled in fact by such domestic concern, as 
        determined under regulations of the President.

        TITLE XV--ARMS CONTROL AND COUNTERPROLIFERATION MATTERS

Sec. 1501. Revision to limitation on retirement or dismantlement of 
          strategic nuclear delivery systems.
Sec. 1502. Sense of Congress on strategic arms reductions.
Sec. 1503. Report on strategic stability under START III.
Sec. 1504. Counterproliferation Program Review Committee.
Sec. 1505. Support of United Nations-sponsored efforts to inspect and 
          monitor Iraqi weapons activities.

SEC. 1501. REVISION TO LIMITATION ON RETIREMENT OR DISMANTLEMENT OF 
                    STRATEGIC NUCLEAR DELIVERY SYSTEMS.

    (a) Revised Limitation.--Subsections (a) and (b) of section 
1302 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 
1998 (Public Law 105-85; 111 Stat. 1948) are amended to read as 
follows:
    ``(a) Funding Limitation.--(1) Except as provided in 
paragraph (2), funds available to the Department of Defense may 
not be obligated or expended for retiring or dismantling, or 
for preparing to retire or dismantle, any of the following 
strategic nuclear delivery systems below the specified levels:
            ``(A) 76 B-52H bomber aircraft.
            ``(B) 18 Trident ballistic missile submarines.
            ``(C) 500 Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic 
        missiles.
            ``(D) 50 Peacekeeper intercontinental ballistic 
        missiles.
    ``(2) The limitation in paragraph (1)(B) shall be modified 
in accordance with paragraph (3) upon a certification by the 
President to Congress of the following:
            ``(A) That the effectiveness of the United States 
        strategic deterrent will not be decreased by reductions 
        in strategic nuclear delivery systems.
            ``(B) That the requirements of the Single 
        Integrated Operational Plan can be met with a reduced 
        number of strategic nuclear delivery systems.
            ``(C) That reducing the number of strategic nuclear 
        delivery systems will not, in the judgment of the 
        President, provide a disincentive for Russia to ratify 
        the START II treaty or serve to undermine future arms 
        control negotiations.
            ``(D) That the United States will retain the 
        ability to increase the delivery capacity of its 
        strategic nuclear delivery systems should threats arise 
        that require more substantial United States strategic 
        forces.
    ``(3) If the President submits the certification described 
in paragraph (2), then the applicable number in effect under 
paragraph (1)(B)--
            ``(A) shall be 16 during the period beginning on 
        the date on which such certification is transmitted to 
        Congress and ending on the date specified in 
        subparagraph (B); and
            ``(B) shall be 14 effective as of the date that is 
        240 days after the date on which such certification is 
        transmitted.
    ``(b) Waiver Authority.--If the START II treaty enters into 
force, the President may waive the application of the 
limitation in effect under paragraph (1)(B) or (3) of 
subsection (a), as the case may be, to the extent that the 
President determines such a waiver to be necessary in order to 
implement the treaty.''.
    (b) Conforming Amendments.--Such section is further 
amended--
            (1) in subsection (c)(2), by striking ``during the 
        strategic delivery systems retirement limitation 
        period'' and inserting ``during the fiscal year during 
        which the START II Treaty enters into force''; and
            (2) by striking subsection (g).

SEC. 1502. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON STRATEGIC ARMS REDUCTIONS.

    It is the sense of Congress that, in negotiating a START 
III Treaty with the Russian Federation, or any other arms 
control treaty with the Russian Federation that would require 
reductions in United States strategic nuclear forces, that--
            (1) the strategic nuclear forces and nuclear 
        modernization programs of the People's Republic of 
        China and every other nation possessing nuclear weapons 
        should be taken into full consideration in the 
        negotiation of such treaty; and
            (2) the reductions in United States strategic 
        nuclear forces under such a treaty should not be to 
        such an extent as to impede the capability of the 
        United States to respond militarily to any militarily 
        significant increase in the threat to United States 
        security or strategic stability posed by the People's 
        Republic of China and any other nation.

SEC. 1503. REPORT ON STRATEGIC STABILITY UNDER START III.

    (a) Report.--Not later than September 1, 2000, 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, to be prepared in 
consultation with the Director of Central Intelligence, on the 
stability of the future strategic nuclear posture of the United 
States for deterring the Russian Federation and other potential 
nuclear adversaries.
    (b) Matters To Be Included.--The Secretary shall, at a 
minimum, include in the report the following:
            (1) A discussion of the policy defining the 
        deterrence and military-political objectives of the 
        United States against potential nuclear adversaries.
            (2) A discussion of the military requirements for 
        United States nuclear forces, the force structure and 
        capabilities necessary to meet those requirements, and 
        how they relate to the achievement of the objectives 
        identified under paragraph (1).
            (3) A projection of the strategic nuclear force 
        posture of the United States and the Russian Federation 
        that is anticipated under a further Strategic Arms 
        Reduction Treaty (referred to as ``START III''), and an 
        explanation of whether and how United States nuclear 
        forces envisioned under that posture would be capable 
        of meeting the military sufficiency requirements 
        identified under paragraph (2).
            (4) The Secretary's assessment of Russia's nuclear 
        force posture under START III compared to its present 
        force, including its size, vulnerability, and 
        capability for launch on tactical warning, and an 
        assessment of whether strategic stability would be 
        enhanced or diminished under START III, including any 
        stabilizing and destabilizing factors and possible 
        incentives or disincentives for Russia to launch a 
        first strike, or otherwise use nuclear weapons, against 
        the United States in a possible future crisis.
            (5) The Secretary's assessment of the nuclear 
        weapon capabilities of China and other potential 
        nuclear weapon ``rogue'' states in the foreseeable 
        future, and an assessment of the effect of these 
        capabilities on strategic stability, including their 
        ability and inclination to use nuclear weapons against 
        the United States in a possible future crisis.
            (6) The Secretary's assessment of whether 
        asymmetries between the United States and Russia, 
        including doctrine, nonstrategic nuclear weapons, and 
        active and passive defenses, are likely to erode 
        strategic stability in the foreseeable future.
            (7) Any other matters the Secretary believes are 
        important to such a consideration of strategic 
        stability under future nuclear postures.
    (c) Classification.--The report shall be submitted in 
classified form and, to the extent possible, in unclassified 
form.

SEC. 1504. COUNTERPROLIFERATION PROGRAM REVIEW COMMITTEE.

    (a) Extension of Committee.--Subsection (f) of section 1605 
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994 
(22 U.S.C. 2751 note) is amended by striking ``September 30, 
2000'' and inserting ``September 30, 2004''.
    (b) Executive Secretary of the Committee.--Paragraph (5) of 
subsection (a) of that section is amended to read as follows:
    ``(5) The Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Nuclear 
and Chemical and Biological Defense Programs shall serve as 
executive secretary to the committee, except that during any 
period during which that position is vacant the Assistant 
Secretary of Defense for Strategy and Threat Reduction shall 
serve as the executive secretary.''.
    (c) Earlier Deadline for Annual Report on 
Counterproliferation Activities and Programs.--Section 1503(a) 
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995 
(22 U.S.C. 2751 note) is amended by striking ``May 1 of each 
year'' and inserting ``February 1 of each year''.

SEC. 1505. SUPPORT OF UNITED NATIONS-SPONSORED EFFORTS TO INSPECT AND 
                    MONITOR IRAQI WEAPONS ACTIVITIES.

    (a) Limitation on Amount of Assistance in Fiscal Year 
2000.--The total amount of the assistance for fiscal year 2000 
that is provided by the Secretary of Defense under section 1505 
of the Weapons of Mass Destruction Control Act of 1992 (22 
U.S.C. 5859a) as activities of the Department of Defense in 
support of activities under that Act may not exceed 
$15,000,000.
    (b) Extension of Authority To Provide Assistance.--
Subsection (f) of section 1505 of the Weapons of Mass 
Destruction Control Act of 1992 (22 U.S.C. 5859a) is amended by 
striking ``1999'' and inserting ``2000''.
    (c) References to United Nations Special Commission on Iraq 
and to Fiscal Limitations.--(1) Subsection (b)(2) of such 
section is amended by inserting ``(or any successor 
organization)'' after ``United Nations Special Commission on 
Iraq''.
    (2) Subsection (d)(4) of such section is amended--
            (A) in the first sentence of subparagraph (A)--
                    (i) by inserting ``(or any successor 
                organization)'' after ``United Nations Special 
                Commission on Iraq''; and
                    (ii) by striking ``the amount specified 
                with respect to that year under paragraph 
                (3),'' and all that follows and inserting ``the 
                amount of any limitation provided by law on the 
                total amount of such assistance for that fiscal 
                year, the Secretary of Defense may provide such 
                assistance with respect to that fiscal year 
                notwithstanding that limitation.''; and
            (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``under 
        paragraph (3)''.

               TITLE XVI--NATIONAL SECURITY SPACE MATTERS

               Subtitle A--Space Technology Guide; Reports

Sec. 1601. Space technology guide.
Sec. 1602. Report on vulnerabilities of United States space assets.
Sec. 1603. Report on space launch failures.
Sec. 1604. Report on Air Force space launch facilities.

              Subtitle B--Commercial Space Launch Services

Sec. 1611. Sense of Congress regarding United States-Russian cooperation 
          in commercial space launch services.
Sec. 1612. Sense of Congress concerning United States commercial space 
          launch capacity.

 Subtitle C--Commission To Assess United States National Security Space 
                       Management and Organization

Sec. 1621. Establishment of commission.
Sec. 1622. Duties of commission.
Sec. 1623. Report.
Sec. 1624. Assessment by the Secretary of Defense.
Sec. 1625. Powers.
Sec. 1626. Commission procedures.
Sec. 1627. Personnel matters.
Sec. 1628. Miscellaneous administrative provisions.
Sec. 1629. Funding.
Sec. 1630. Termination of the commission.

              Subtitle A--Space Technology Guide; Reports

SEC. 1601. SPACE TECHNOLOGY GUIDE.

    (a) Requirement.--The Secretary of Defense shall develop a 
detailed guide for investment in space science and technology, 
demonstrations of space technology, and planning and 
development for space technology systems. In the development of 
the guide, the goal shall be to identify the technologies and 
technology demonstrations needed for the United States to take 
full advantage of use of space for national security purposes.
    (b) Relationship to Future-Years Defense Program.--The 
space technology guide shall include two alternative technology 
paths. One shall be consistent with the applicable funding 
limitations associated with the future-years defense program. 
The other shall reflect the assumption that it is not 
constrained by funding limitations.
    (c) Relationship to Activities Outside the Department of 
Defense.--The Secretary shall include in the guide a discussion 
of the potential for cooperative investment and technology 
development with other departments and agencies of the United 
States and with private sector entities.
    (d) Micro-Satellite Technology Development Plan.--The 
Secretary shall include in the guide a micro-satellite 
technology development plan to guide investment decisions in 
micro-satellite technology and to establish priorities for 
technology demonstration activities.
    (e) Use of Previous Studies and Reports.--In the 
development of the guide, the Secretary shall take into 
consideration previously completed studies and reports that may 
be relevant to the development of the guide, including the 
following:
            (1) The Space Control Technology Plan of 1999 of 
        the Department of Defense.
            (2) The Long Range Plan of March 1998 of the United 
        States Space Command.
            (3) The Strategic Master Plan of December 1997 of 
        the Air Force Space Command.
    (f) Report.--Not later than April 15, 2000, the Secretary 
shall submit a report on the space technology guide to the 
congressional defense committees.

SEC. 1602. REPORT ON VULNERABILITIES OF UNITED STATES SPACE ASSETS.

    Not later than March 1, 2000, the Secretary of Defense 
shall submit to the Committee on Armed Service of the House of 
Representatives and the Committee on Armed Services of the 
Senate a report, prepared in consultation with the Director of 
Central Intelligence, on the current and potential 
vulnerabilities of United States national security and 
commercial space assets. The report shall be submitted in 
classified and unclassified form. The report shall include--
            (1) an assessment of the military significance of 
        the vulnerabilities identified in the report;
            (2) an assessment of the significance of space 
        debris; and
            (3) an assessment of the manner in which the 
        vulnerabilities identified in the report could affect 
        United States space launch policy and spacecraft 
        design.

SEC. 1603. REPORT ON SPACE LAUNCH FAILURES.

    (a) Report Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall submit 
to the President and the specified congressional committees a 
report on the factors involved in the three recent failures of 
the Titan IV space launch vehicle and the systemic and 
management reforms that the Secretary is implementing to 
minimize future failures of that vehicle and future launch 
systems. The report shall be submitted not later than February 
15, 2000. The Secretary shall include in the report all 
information from the reviews of those failures conducted by the 
Secretary of the Air Force and launch contractors.
    (b) Matters To Be Included.--The report shall include the 
following information:
            (1) An explanation for the failure of a Titan IVA 
        launch vehicle on August 12, 1998, the failure of a 
        Titan IVB launch vehicle on April 9, 1999, and the 
        failure of a Titan IVB launch vehicle on April 30, 
        1999, as well as any information from civilian launches 
        which may provide information on systemic problems in 
        current Department of Defense launch systems, 
        including, in addition to a detailed technical 
        explanation and summary of financial costs for each 
        such failure, a one-page summary for each such failure 
        indicating any commonality between that failure and 
        other military or civilian launch failures.
            (2) A review of management and engineering 
        responsibility for the Titan, Inertial Upper Stage, and 
        Centaur systems, with an explanation of the respective 
        roles of the Government and the private sector in 
        ensuring mission success and identification of the 
        responsible party (Government or private sector) for 
        each major stage in production and launch of the 
        vehicles.
            (3) A list of all contractors and subcontractors 
        for each of the Titan, Inertial Upper Stage, and 
        Centaur systems and their responsibilities and five-
        year records for meeting program requirements.
            (4) A comparison of the practices of the Department 
        of Defense, the National Aeronautics and Space 
        Administration, and the commercial launch industry 
        regarding the management and oversight of the 
        procurement and launch of expendable launch vehicles.
            (5) An assessment of whether consolidation in the 
        aerospace industry has affected mission success, 
        including whether cost-saving efforts are having an 
        effect on quality and whether experienced workers are 
        being replaced by less experienced workers for cost-
        saving purposes.
            (6) Recommendations on how Government contracts 
        with launch service companies could be improved to 
        protect the taxpayer, together with the Secretary's 
        assessment of whether the withholding of award and 
        incentive fees is a sufficient incentive to hold 
        contractors to the highest possible quality standards 
        and the Secretary's overall evaluation of the award fee 
        system.
            (7) A short summary of what went wrong technically 
        and managerially in each launch failure and what 
        specific steps are being taken by the Department of 
        Defense and space launch contractors to ensure that 
        those errors do not reoccur.
            (8) An assessment of the role of the Department of 
        Defense in the management and technical oversight of 
        the launches that failed and whether the Department of 
        Defense, in that role, contributed to the failures.
            (9) An assessment of the effect of the launch 
        failures on the schedule for Titan launches, on the 
        schedule for development and first launch of the 
        Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle, and on the ability 
        of industry to meet Department of Defense requirements.
            (10) An assessment of the impact of the launch 
        failures on assured access to space by the United 
        States, and a consideration of means by which access to 
        space by the United States can be better assured.
            (11) An assessment of any systemic problems that 
        may exist at the eastern launch range, whether these 
        problems contributed to the launch failures, and what 
        means would be most effective in addressing these 
        problems.
            (12) An assessment of the potential benefits and 
        detriments of launch insurance and the impact of such 
        insurance on the estimated net cost of space launches.
            (13) A review of the responsibilities of the 
        Department of Defense and industry representatives in 
        the launch process, an examination of the incentives of 
        the Department and industry representatives throughout 
        the launch process, and an assessment of whether the 
        incentives are appropriate to maximize the probability 
        that launches will be timely and successful.
            (14) Any other observations and recommendations 
        that the Secretary considers relevant.
    (c) Interim Report.--Not later than December 15, 1999, the 
Secretary shall submit to the specified congressional 
committees an interim report on the progress in the preparation 
of the report required by this section, including progress with 
respect to each of the matters required to be included in the 
report under subsection (b).
    (d) Specified Congressional Committees.--For purposes of 
this section, the term ``specified congressional committees'' 
means the following:
            (1) The Committee on Armed Services, the Select 
        Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on 
        Appropriations of the Senate.
            (2) The Committee on Armed Services, the Permanent 
        Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on 
        Appropriations of the House of Representatives.

SEC. 1604. REPORT ON AIR FORCE SPACE LAUNCH FACILITIES.

    (a) Study of Space Launch Ranges and Requirements.--The 
Secretary of Defense shall, using the Defense Science Board of 
the Department of Defense, conduct a study--
            (1) to assess anticipated military, civil, and 
        commercial space launch requirements;
            (2) to examine the technical shortcomings at the 
        space launch ranges;
            (3) to evaluate current and future oversight and 
        range safety arrangements at the space launch ranges; 
        and
            (4) to estimate future funding requirements for 
        space launch ranges capable of meeting both national 
        security space launch needs and civil and commercial 
        space launch needs.
    (b) Report.--Not later than February 15, 2000, the 
Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees 
a report containing the results of the study.

              Subtitle B--Commercial Space Launch Services

SEC. 1611. SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING UNITED STATES-RUSSIAN 
                    COOPERATION IN COMMERCIAL SPACE LAUNCH SERVICES.

    It is the sense of Congress that--
            (1) the United States should demand full and 
        complete cooperation from the Government of the Russian 
        Federation on preventing the illegal transfer from 
        Russia to Iran or any other country of any prohibited 
        fissile material or ballistic missile equipment or any 
        technology necessary for the acquisition or development 
        by the recipient country of any nuclear weapon or 
        ballistic missile;
            (2) the United States should take every appropriate 
        measure necessary to encourage the Government of the 
        Russian Federation to seek out and prevent the illegal 
        transfer from Russia to Iran or any other country of 
        any prohibited fissile material or ballistic missile 
        equipment or any technology necessary for the 
        acquisition or development by the recipient country of 
        any nuclear weapon or ballistic missile;
            (3) the United States Government decision to 
        increase the quantitative limitations applicable to 
        commercial space launch services provided by Russian 
        space launch providers, based upon a serious commitment 
        by the Government of the Russian Federation to seek out 
        and prevent the illegal transfer from Russia to Iran or 
        any other country of any prohibited ballistic missile 
        equipment or any technology necessary for the 
        acquisition or development by the recipient country of 
        any ballistic missile, should facilitate greater 
        cooperation between the United States and the Russian 
        Federation on nonproliferation matters; and
            (4) any possible future consideration of modifying 
        such limitations should be conditioned on a continued 
        serious commitment by the Government of the Russian 
        Federation to preventing such illegal transfers.

SEC. 1612. SENSE OF CONGRESS CONCERNING UNITED STATES COMMERCIAL SPACE 
                    LAUNCH CAPACITY.

    (a) Sense of Congress Concerning United States Commercial 
Space Launch Capacity.--It is the sense of Congress that 
Congress and the President should work together to stimulate 
and encourage the expansion of a commercial space launch 
capacity in the United States, including by taking actions to 
eliminate legal or regulatory barriers to long-term 
competitiveness of the United States commercial space launch 
industry.
    (b) Sense of Congress Concerning Policy of Permitting 
Export of Commercial Satellites to People's Republic of China 
for Launch.--It is the sense of Congress that Congress and the 
President should--
            (1) reexamine the current United States policy of 
        permitting the export of commercial satellites of 
        United States origin to the People's Republic of China 
        for launch;
            (2) review the advantages and disadvantages of 
        phasing out that policy, including in that review 
        advantages and disadvantages identified by Congress, 
        the executive branch, the United States satellite 
        industry, the United States space launch industry, the 
        United States telecommunications industry, and other 
        interested persons; and
            (3) if the phase out of that policy is adopted, 
        permit the export of a commercial satellite of United 
        States origin for launch in the People's Republic of 
        China only if--
                    (A) the launch is licensed as of the 
                commencement of the phase out of that policy; 
                and
                    (B) additional actions under section 1514 
                of the Strom Thurmond National Defense 
                Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (Public 
                Law 105-261; 112 Stat. 2175; 22 U.S.C. 2778 
                note) are taken to minimize the transfer of 
                technology to the People's Republic of China 
                during the course of the launch.

Subtitle C--Commission To Assess United States National Security Space 
                      Management and Organization

SEC. 1621. ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSION.

    (a) Establishment.--There is hereby established a 
commission known as the Commission To Assess United States 
National Security Space Management and Organization (in this 
subtitle referred to as the ``Commission'').
    (b) Composition.--The Commission shall be composed of 13 
members appointed as follows:
            (1) Four members shall be appointed by the chairman 
        of the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate.
            (2) Four members shall be appointed by the chairman 
        of the Committee on Armed Services of the House of 
        Representatives.
            (3) Three members shall be appointed jointly by the 
        ranking minority member of the Committee on Armed 
        Services of the Senate and the ranking minority member 
        of the Committee on Armed Services of the House of 
        Representatives.
            (4) Two members shall be appointed by the Secretary 
        of Defense, in consultation with the Director of 
        Central Intelligence.
    (c) Qualifications.--Members of the Commission shall be 
appointed from among private citizens of the United States who 
have knowledge and expertise in the areas of national security 
space policy, programs, organizations, and future national 
security concepts.
    (d) Chairman.--The chairman of the Committee on Armed 
Services of the Senate, after consultation with the chairman of 
the Armed Services Committee of the House of Representatives 
and the ranking minority members of the Committees on Armed 
Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate, shall 
designate one of the members of the Commission to serve as 
chairman of the Commission.
    (e) Period of Appointment; Vacancies.--Members shall be 
appointed for the life of the Commission. Any vacancy in the 
Commission shall be filled in the same manner as the original 
appointment.
    (f) Security Clearances.--All members of the Commission 
shall hold appropriate security clearances.
    (g) Initial Organization Requirements.--(1) All 
appointments to the Commission shall be made not later than 90 
days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
    (2) The Commission shall convene its first meeting not 
later than 60 days after the date as of which all members of 
the Commission have been appointed, but not earlier than 
October 15, 1999.

SEC. 1622. DUTIES OF COMMISSION.

    (a) Assessment of United States National Security Space 
Management and Organization.--The Commission shall, concerning 
changes to be implemented over the near-term, medium-term, and 
long-term that would strengthen United States national 
security, assess the following:
            (1) The manner in which military space assets may 
        be exploited to provide support for United States 
        military operations.
            (2) The current interagency coordination process 
        regarding the operation of national security space 
        assets, including identification of interoperability 
        and communications issues.
            (3) The relationship between the intelligence and 
        nonintelligence aspects of national security space (so-
        called ``white space'' and ``black space''), and the 
        potential costs and benefits of a partial or complete 
        merger of the programs, projects, or activities that 
        are differentiated by those two aspects.
            (4) The manner in which military space issues are 
        addressed by professional military education 
        institutions.
            (5) The potential costs and benefits of 
        establishing any of the following:
                    (A) An independent military department and 
                service dedicated to the national security 
                space mission.
                    (B) A corps within the Air Force dedicated 
                to the national security space mission.
                    (C) A position of Assistant Secretary of 
                Defense for Space within the Office of the 
                Secretary of Defense.
                    (D) A new major force program, or other 
                budget mechanism, for managing national 
                security space funding within the Department of 
                Defense.
                    (E) Any other change to the existing 
                organizational structure of the Department of 
                Defense for national security space management 
                and organization.
    (b) Cooperation From Government Officials.--In carrying out 
its duties, the Commission should receive the full and timely 
cooperation of the Secretary of Defense, the Director of 
Central Intelligence, and any other United States Government 
official responsible for providing the Commission with 
analyses, briefings, and other information necessary for the 
fulfillment of its responsibilities.

SEC. 1623. REPORT.

    The Commission shall, not later than six months after the 
date of its first meeting, submit to Congress and to the 
Secretary of Defense a report on its findings and conclusions.

SEC. 1624. ASSESSMENT BY THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE.

    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 an assessment of the 
Commission's findings not later than 90 days after the 
submission of the Commission's report.

SEC. 1625. POWERS.

    (a) Hearings.--The Commission or, at its direction, any 
panel or member of the Commission, may, for the purpose of 
carrying out the provisions of this subtitle, hold hearings, 
sit and act at times and places, take testimony, receive 
evidence, and administer oaths to the extent that the 
Commission or any panel or member considers advisable.
    (b) Information.--The Commission may secure directly from 
the Department of Defense, the other departments and agencies 
of the intelligence community, and any other Federal department 
or agency information that the Commission considers necessary 
to enable the Commission to carry out its responsibilities 
under this subtitle.

SEC. 1626. COMMISSION PROCEDURES.

    (a) Meetings.--The Commission shall meet at the call of the 
chairman.
    (b) Quorum.--(1) Seven members of the Commission shall 
constitute a quorum other than for the purpose of holding 
hearings.
    (2) The Commission shall act by resolution agreed to by a 
majority of the members of the Commission.
    (c) Commission.--The Commission may establish panels 
composed of less than full membership of the Commission for the 
purpose of carrying out the Commission's duties. The actions of 
each such panel shall be subject to the review and control of 
the Commission. Any findings and determinations made by such a 
panel shall not be considered the findings and determinations 
of the Commission unless approved by the Commission.
    (d) Authority of Individuals To Act for Commission.--Any 
member or agent of the Commission may, if authorized by the 
Commission, take any action which the Commission is authorized 
to take under this subtitle.

SEC. 1627. PERSONNEL MATTERS.

    (a) Pay of Members.--Members of the Commission shall serve 
without pay by reason of their work on the Commission.
    (b) Travel Expenses.--The members of the Commission shall 
be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of 
subsistence, at rates authorized for employees of agencies 
under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States 
Code, while away from their homes or regular places of business 
in the performance of services for the Commission.
    (c) Staff.--(1) The chairman of the Commission may, without 
regard to the provisions of title 5, United States Code, 
governing appointments in the competitive service, appoint a 
staff director and such additional personnel as may be 
necessary to enable the Commission to perform its duties. The 
appointment of a staff director shall be subject to the 
approval of the Commission.
    (2) The chairman of the Commission may fix the pay of the 
staff director and other personnel without regard to the 
provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of 
title 5, United States Code, relating to classification of 
positions and General Schedule pay rates, except that the rate 
of pay fixed under this paragraph for the staff director may 
not exceed the rate payable for level V of the Executive 
Schedule under section 5316 of such title and the rate of pay 
for other personnel may not exceed the maximum rate payable for 
grade GS-15 of the General Schedule.
    (d) Detail of Government Employees.--Upon request of the 
chairman of the Commission, the head of any Federal department 
or agency may detail, on a nonreimbursable basis, any personnel 
of that department or agency to the Commission to assist it in 
carrying out its duties.
    (e) Procurement of Temporary and Intermittent Services.--
The chairman of the Commission may procure temporary and 
intermittent services under section 3109(b) of title 5, United 
States Code, at rates for individuals which do not exceed the 
daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay payable for 
level V of the Executive Schedule under section 5316 of such 
title.

SEC. 1628. MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS.

    (a) Postal and Printing Services.--The Commission may use 
the United States mails and obtain printing and binding 
services in the same manner and under the same conditions as 
other departments and agencies of the Federal Government.
    (b) Miscellaneous Administrative and Support Services.--The 
Secretary of Defense shall furnish the Commission, on a 
reimbursable basis, any administrative and support services 
requested by the Commission.
    (c) National Security Information.--The Secretary of 
Defense, in consultation with the Director of Central 
Intelligence, shall assume responsibility for the handling and 
disposition of national security information received and used 
by the Commission.

SEC. 1629. FUNDING.

    Funds for activities of the Commission shall be provided 
from amounts appropriated for the Department of Defense for 
operation and maintenance for Defense-wide activities for 
fiscal year 2000. Upon receipt of a written certification from 
the chairman of the Commission specifying the funds required 
for the activities of the Commission, the Secretary of Defense 
shall promptly disburse to the Commission, from such amounts, 
the funds required by the Commission as stated in such 
certification.

SEC. 1630. TERMINATION OF THE COMMISSION.

    The Commission shall terminate 60 days after the date of 
the submission of its report under section 1623.

                 TITLE XVII--TROOPS-TO-TEACHERS PROGRAM

Sec. 1701. Short title; definitions.
Sec. 1702. Authorization of Troops-to-Teachers Program.
Sec. 1703. Eligible members of the Armed Forces.
Sec. 1704. Selection of participants.
Sec. 1705. Stipend and bonus for participants.
Sec. 1706. Participation by States.
Sec. 1707. Termination of original program; transfer of functions.
Sec. 1708. Reporting requirements.
Sec. 1709. Funds for fiscal year 2000.

SEC. 1701. SHORT TITLE; DEFINITIONS.

    (a) Short Title.--This title may be cited as the ``Troops-
to-Teachers Program Act of 1999''.
    (b) Definitions.--In this title:
            (1) The term ``administering Secretary'', with 
        respect to the Troops-to-Teachers Program, means the 
        following:
                    (A) The Secretary of Defense with respect 
                to the Armed Forces (other than the Coast 
                Guard) for the period beginning on the date of 
                the enactment of this Act, and ending on the 
                date of the completion of the transfer of 
                responsibility for the Troops-to-Teachers 
                Program to the Secretary of Education under 
                section 1707.
                    (B) The Secretary of Transportation with 
                respect to the Coast Guard for the period 
                referred to in subparagraph (A).
                    (C) The Secretary of Education for any 
                period after the period referred to in 
                subparagraph (A).
            (2) The term ``alternative certification or 
        licensure requirements'' means State or local teacher 
        certification or licensure requirements that permit a 
        demonstrated competence in appropriate subject areas 
        gained in careers outside of education to be 
        substituted for traditional teacher training course 
        work.
            (3) The term ``member of the Armed Forces'' 
        includes a former member of the Armed Forces.
            (4) The term ``State'' includes the District of 
        Columbia, American Samoa, the Federated States of 
        Micronesia, Guam, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, 
        the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the 
        Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Republic of Palau, and 
        the United States Virgin Islands.

SEC. 1702. AUTHORIZATION OF TROOPS-TO-TEACHERS PROGRAM.

    (a) Program Authorized.--The administering Secretary may 
carry out a program (to be known as the ``Troops-to-Teachers 
Program'')--
            (1) to assist eligible members of the Armed Forces 
        after their discharge or release, or retirement, from 
        active duty to obtain certification or licensure as 
        elementary or secondary school teachers or as 
        vocational or technical teachers; and
            (2) to facilitate the employment of such members by 
        local educational agencies identified under subsection 
        (b)(1).
    (b) Identification of Local Educational Agencies With 
Teacher Shortages.--(1) In carrying out the Troops-to-Teachers 
Program, the administering Secretary shall periodically 
identify local educational agencies that--
            (A) are receiving grants under title I of the 
        Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 
        U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) as a result of having within their 
        jurisdictions concentrations of children from low-
        income families; or
            (B) are experiencing a shortage of qualified 
        teachers, in particular a shortage of science, 
        mathematics, special education, or vocational or 
        technical teachers.
    (2) The administering Secretary may identify local 
educational agencies under paragraph (1) through surveys 
conducted for that purpose or by using information on local 
educational agencies that is available to the administering 
Secretary from other sources.
    (c) Identification of States With Alternative Certification 
Requirements.--In carrying out the Troops-to-Teachers Program, 
the administering Secretary shall also conduct a survey of 
States to identify those States that have alternative 
certification or licensure requirements for teachers, including 
those States that grant credit for service in the Armed Forces 
toward satisfying certification or licensure requirements for 
teachers.
    (d) Limitation on Use of Funds for Management 
Infrastructure.--The administering Secretary may utilize not 
more than five percent of the funds available to carry out the 
Troops-to-Teachers Program for a fiscal year for purposes of 
establishing and maintaining the management infrastructure 
necessary to support the program.

SEC. 1703. ELIGIBLE MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.

    (a) Eligible Members.--Subject to subsection (c), the 
following members of the Armed Forces shall be eligible for 
selection to participate in the Troops-to-Teachers Program:
            (1) Any member who--
                    (A) during the period beginning on October 
                1, 1990, and ending on September 30, 1999, was 
                involuntarily discharged or released from 
                active duty for purposes of a reduction of 
                force after six or more years of continuous 
                active duty immediately before the discharge or 
                release; and
                    (B) satisfies such other criteria for 
                selection as the administering Secretary may 
                prescribe.
            (2) Any member who applied for the teacher 
        placement program administered under section 1151 of 
        title 10, United States Code, as in effect before its 
        repeal by section 1707, and who satisfies the 
        eligibility criteria specified in subsection (c) of 
        such section 1151.
            (3) Any member who--
                    (A) on or after October 1, 1999, becomes 
                entitled to retired or retainer pay in the 
                manner provided in title 10 or title 14, United 
                States Code;
                    (B) has the educational background required 
                by subsection (b); and
                    (C) satisfies the criteria prescribed under 
                paragraph (1)(B).
    (b) Educational Background.--(1) In the case of a member of 
the Armed Forces described in subsection (a)(3) who is applying 
for assistance for placement as an elementary or secondary 
school teacher, the administering Secretary shall require the 
member to have received a baccalaureate or advanced degree from 
an accredited institution of higher education.
    (2) In the case of a member described in subsection (a)(3) 
who is applying for assistance for placement as a vocational or 
technical teacher, the administering Secretary shall require 
the member--
            (A) to have received the equivalent of one year of 
        college from an accredited institution of higher 
        education and have 10 or more years of military 
        experience in a vocational or technical field; or
            (B) to otherwise meet the certification or 
        licensure requirements for a vocational or technical 
        teacher in the State in which the member seeks 
        assistance for placement under the program.
    (c) Ineligible Members.--A member of the Armed Forces 
described in subsection (a) is eligible to participate in the 
Troops-to-Teachers Program only if the member's last period of 
service in the Armed Forces was characterized as honorable.
    (d) Information Regarding Program.--(1) The administering 
Secretary shall provide information regarding the Troops-to-
Teachers Program, and make applications for the program 
available, to members of the Armed Forces as part of 
preseparation counseling provided under section 1142 of title 
10, United States Code.
    (2) The information provided to members shall--
            (A) indicate the local educational agencies 
        identified under section 1702(b); and
            (B) identify those States surveyed under section 
        1702(c) that have alternative certification or 
        licensure requirements for teachers, including those 
        States that grant credit for service in the Armed 
        Forces toward satisfying such requirements.

SEC. 1704. SELECTION OF PARTICIPANTS.

    (a) Submission of Applications.--Selection of eligible 
members of the Armed Forces to participate in the Troops-to-
Teachers Program shall be made on the basis of applications 
submitted to the administering Secretary on a timely basis. An 
application shall be in such form and contain such information 
as the administering Secretary may require.
    (b) Timely Applications.--An application shall be 
considered to be submitted on a timely basis if the application 
is submitted as follows:
            (1) In the case of a member of the Armed Forces who 
        is eligible under section 1703(a)(1) or 1703(a)(2), not 
        later than September 30, 2003.
            (2) In the case of a member who is eligible under 
        section 1703(a)(3), not later than four years after the 
        date on which the member first receives retired or 
        retainer pay under title 10 or title 14, United States 
        Code.
    (c) Selection Priorities.--In selecting eligible members of 
the Armed Forces to receive assistance for placement as 
elementary or secondary school teachers or vocational or 
technical teachers, the administering Secretary shall give 
priority to members who--
            (1) have educational or military experience in 
        science, mathematics, special education, or vocational 
        or technical subjects and agree to seek employment as 
        science, mathematics, or special education teachers in 
        elementary or secondary schools or in other schools 
        under the jurisdiction of a local educational agency; 
        or
            (2) have educational or military experience in 
        another subject area identified by the administering 
        Secretary, in consultation with the National Governors 
        Association, as important for national educational 
        objectives and agree to seek employment in that subject 
        area in elementary or secondary schools.
    (d) Selection Subject to Funding.--The administering 
Secretary may not select a member of the Armed Forces to 
participate in the Troops-to-Teachers Program unless the 
administering Secretary has sufficient appropriations for the 
program available at the time of the selection to satisfy the 
obligations to be incurred by the United States under section 
1705 with respect to that member.
    (e) Participation Agreement.--A member of the Armed Forces 
selected to participate in the Troops-to-Teachers Program shall 
be required to enter into an agreement with the administering 
Secretary in which the member agrees--
            (1) to obtain, within such time as the 
        administering Secretary may require, certification or 
        licensure as an elementary or secondary school teacher 
        or vocational or technical teacher; and
            (2) to accept an offer of full-time employment as 
        an elementary or secondary school teacher or vocational 
        or technical teacher for not less than four school 
        years with a local educational agency identified under 
        section 1702, to begin the school year after obtaining 
        that certification or licensure.
    (f) Exceptions to Violation Determination.--A participant 
in the Troops-to-Teachers Program shall not be considered to be 
in violation of an agreement entered into under subsection (e) 
during any period in which the participant--
            (1) is pursuing a full-time course of study related 
        to the field of teaching at an eligible institution;
            (2) is serving on active duty as a member of the 
        Armed Forces;
            (3) is temporarily totally disabled for a period of 
        time not to exceed three years as established by sworn 
        affidavit of a qualified physician;
            (4) is unable to secure employment for a period not 
        to exceed 12 months by reason of the care required by a 
        spouse who is disabled;
            (5) is seeking and unable to find full-time 
        employment as a teacher in an elementary or secondary 
        school or as a vocational or technical teacher for a 
        single period not to exceed 27 months; or
            (6) satisfies the provisions of additional 
        reimbursement exceptions that may be prescribed by the 
        administering Secretary.

SEC. 1705. STIPEND AND BONUS FOR PARTICIPANTS.

    (a) Stipend Authorized.--(1) Subject to paragraph (2), the 
administering Secretary shall pay to each participant in the 
Troops-to-Teachers Program a stipend in an amount equal to 
$5,000.
    (2) The total number of stipends that may be paid under 
paragraph (1) in any fiscal year may not exceed 3,000.
    (b) Bonus Authorized.--(1) Subject to paragraph (2), the 
administering Secretary may, in lieu of paying a stipend under 
subsection (a), pay a bonus of $10,000 to each participant in 
the Troops-to-Teachers Program who agrees under section 1704(e) 
to accept full-time employment as an elementary or secondary 
school teacher or vocational or technical teacher for not less 
than four years in a high need school.
    (2) The total number of bonuses that may be paid under 
paragraph (1) in any fiscal year may not exceed 1,000.
    (3) In this subsection, the term ``high need school'' means 
an elementary school or secondary school that meets one or more 
of the following criteria:
            (A) The school has a drop out rate that exceeds the 
        national average school drop out rate.
            (B) The school has a large percentage of students 
        (as determined by the Secretary of Education in 
        consultation with the National Assessment Governing 
        Board) who speak English as a second language.
            (C) The school has a large percentage of students 
        (as so determined) who are at risk of educational 
        failure by reason of limited proficiency in English, 
        poverty, race, geographic location, or economic 
        circumstances.
            (D) At least one-half of the students of the school 
        are from families with an income below the poverty line 
        (as that term is defined by the Office of Management 
        and Budget and revised annually in accordance with 
        section 673(2) of the Community Services Block Grant 
        Act (42 U.S.C. 9902(2)) applicable to a family of the 
        size involved.
            (E) The school has a large percentage of students 
        (as so determined) who qualify for assistance under 
        part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education 
        Act (20 U.S.C. 1411 et seq.).
            (F) The school meets any other criteria established 
        by the administering Secretary in consultation with the 
        National Assessment Governing Board.
    (c) Treatment of Stipend and Bonus.--Stipends and bonuses 
paid under this section shall be taken into account in 
determining the eligibility of the participant concerned for 
Federal student financial assistance provided under title IV of 
the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq.).
    (d) Reimbursement Under Certain Circumstances.--(1) If a 
participant in the Troops-to-Teachers Program fails to obtain 
teacher certification or licensure or employment as an 
elementary or secondary school teacher or vocational or 
technical teacher as required by the agreement under section 
1704(e) or voluntarily leaves, or is terminated for cause, from 
the employment during the four years of required service in 
violation of the agreement, the participant shall be required 
to reimburse the administering Secretary for any stipend paid 
to the participant under subsection (a) in an amount that bears 
the same ratio to the amount of the stipend as the unserved 
portion of required service bears to the four years of required 
service.
    (2) If a participant in the Troops-to-Teachers Program who 
is paid a bonus under subsection (b) fails to obtain employment 
for which the bonus was paid as required by the agreement under 
section 1704(e), or voluntarily leaves or is terminated for 
cause from the employment during the four years of required 
service in violation of the agreement, the participant shall be 
required to reimburse the administering Secretary for any bonus 
paid to the participant under that subsection in an amount that 
bears the same ratio to the amount of the bonus as the unserved 
portion of required service bears to the four years of required 
service.
    (3) The obligation to reimburse the administering Secretary 
under this subsection is, for all purposes, a debt owing the 
United States. A discharge in bankruptcy under title 11, United 
States Code, shall not release a participant from the 
obligation to reimburse the administering Secretary.
    (4) Any amount owed by a participant under this subsection 
shall bear interest at the rate equal to the highest rate being 
paid by the United States on the day on which the reimbursement 
is determined to be due for securities having maturities of 
ninety days or less and shall accrue from the day on which the 
participant is first notified of the amount due.
    (e) Exceptions to Reimbursement Requirement.--A participant 
in the Troops-to-Teachers Program shall be excused from 
reimbursement under subsection (d) if the participant becomes 
permanently totally disabled as established by sworn affidavit 
of a qualified physician. The administering Secretary may also 
waive reimbursement in cases of extreme hardship to the 
participant, as determined by the administering Secretary.
    (f) Relationship to Educational Assistance Under Montgomery 
GI Bill.--The receipt by a participant in the Troops-to-
Teachers Program of any assistance under the program shall not 
reduce or otherwise affect the entitlement of the participant 
to any benefits under chapter 30 of title 38, United States 
Code, or chapter 1606 of title 10, United States Code.

SEC. 1706. PARTICIPATION BY STATES.

    (a) Discharge of State Activities Through Consortia of 
States.--The administering Secretary may permit States 
participating in the Troops-to-Teachers Program to carry out 
activities authorized for such States under the program through 
one or more consortia of such States.
    (b) Assistance to States.--(1) Subject to paragraph (2), 
the administering Secretary may make grants to States 
participating in the Troops-to-Teachers Program, or to 
consortia of such States, in order to permit such States or 
consortia of States to operate offices for purposes of 
recruiting eligible members of the Armed Forces for 
participation in the program and facilitating the employment of 
participants in the program in schools in such States or 
consortia of States.
    (2) The total amount of grants under paragraph (1) in any 
fiscal year may not exceed $4,000,000.

SEC. 1707. TERMINATION OF ORIGINAL PROGRAM; TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS.

    (a) Termination.--(1) Section 1151 of title 10, United 
States Code, is repealed.
    (2) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 58 of 
such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 
1151.
    (3) The repeal of such section shall not affect the 
validity or terms of any agreement entered into before the date 
of the enactment of this Act under subsection (f) of such 
section, or to pay assistance, make grants, or obtain 
reimbursement in connection with such an agreement under 
subsections (g), (h), and (i) of such section, as in effect 
before its repeal.
    (b) Transfer of Functions.--(1) The Secretary of Defense, 
the Secretary of Transportation, and the Secretary of Education 
shall provide for the transfer to the Secretary of Education of 
any on-going functions and responsibilities of the Secretary of 
Defense and the Secretary of Transportation with respect to--
            (A) the program authorized by section 1151 of title 
        10, United States Code, before its repeal by subsection 
        (a)(1); and
            (B) the Troops-to-Teachers Program for the period 
        beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and 
        ending on September 30, 2000.
    (2) The Secretaries referred to in paragraph (1) shall 
complete the transfer under such paragraph not later than 
October 1, 2000.
    (3) After completion of the transfer, the Secretary of 
Education shall discharge that Secretary's functions and 
responsibilities with respect to the program in consultation 
with the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of 
Transportation with respect to the Coast Guard.

SEC. 1708. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.

    (a) Report Required.--Not later than March 31, 2001, the 
Secretary of Education (in consultation with the Secretary of 
Defense and the Secretary of Transportation) and the 
Comptroller General shall each submit to Congress a report on 
the effectiveness of the Troops-to-Teachers Program in the 
recruitment and retention of qualified personnel by local 
educational agencies identified under section 1702(b).
    (b) Elements of Report.--The report under subsection (a) 
shall include information on the following:
            (1) The number of participants in the Troops-to-
        Teachers Program.
            (2) The schools in which such participants are 
        employed.
            (3) The grade levels at which such participants 
        teach.
            (4) The subject matters taught by such 
        participants.
            (5) The effectiveness of the teaching of such 
        participants, as indicated by any relevant test scores 
        of the students of such participants.
            (6) The extent of any academic improvement in the 
        schools in which such participants teach by reason of 
        their teaching.
            (7) The rates of retention of such participants by 
        the local educational agencies employing such 
        participants.
            (8) The effect of any stipends or bonuses under 
        section 1705 in enhancing participation in the program 
        or in enhancing recruitment or retention of 
        participants in the program by the local educational 
        agencies employing such participants.
            (9) Such other matters as the Secretary of 
        Education or the Comptroller General, as the case may 
        be, considers appropriate.
    (c) Recommendations.--The report of the Comptroller General 
under this section shall also include any recommendations of 
the Comptroller General as to means of improving the Troops-to-
Teachers Program, including means of enhancing the recruitment 
and retention of participants in the program.

SEC. 1709. FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000.

    Of the amount authorized to be appropriated by section 301 
for operation and maintenance for fiscal year 2000, $3,000,000 
shall be available for purposes of carrying out the Troops-to-
Teachers Program.

            DIVISION B--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATIONS

SEC. 2001. SHORT TITLE.

    This division may be cited as the ``Military Construction 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000''.

                            TITLE XXI--ARMY

Sec. 2101. Authorized Army construction and land acquisition projects.
Sec. 2102. Family housing.
Sec. 2103. Improvements to military family housing units.
Sec. 2104. Authorization of appropriations, Army.

SEC. 2101. AUTHORIZED ARMY CONSTRUCTION AND LAND ACQUISITION PROJECTS.

    (a) Inside the United States.--Using amounts appropriated 
pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 
2104(a)(1), the Secretary of the Army may acquire real property 
and carry out military construction projects for the 
installations and locations inside the United States, and in 
the amounts, set forth in the following table:
      

                     Army: Inside the United States
------------------------------------------------------------------------
            State              Installation or location       Amount
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Alabama......................  Redstone Arsenal........       $9,800,000
Alaska.......................  Fort Richardson.........      $14,600,000
                               Fort Wainwright.........      $34,800,000
Arkansas.....................  Pine Bluff Arsenal......      $18,000,000
California...................  Fort Irwin..............      $32,400,000
                               Presidio of Monterey....       $7,100,000
Colorado.....................  Fort Carson.............       $4,400,000
                               Peterson Air Force Base.      $25,000,000
District of Columbia.........  Fort McNair.............       $1,250,000
                               Walter Reed Medical            $6,800,000
                                Center.
Georgia......................  Fort Benning............      $48,400,000
                               Fort Stewart............      $71,700,000
Hawaii.......................  Schofield Barracks......      $95,000,000
Kansas.......................  Fort Leavenworth........      $34,100,000
                               Fort Riley..............      $27,000,000
Kentucky.....................  Blue Grass Army Depot...       $6,000,000
                               Fort Campbell...........      $56,900,000
                               Fort Knox...............       $1,300,000
Louisiana....................  Fort Polk...............       $6,700,000
Maryland.....................  Fort Meade..............      $22,450,000
Massachusetts................  Westover Air Reserve           $4,000,000
                                Base.
Missouri.....................  Fort Leonard Wood.......      $27,100,000
New York.....................  Fort Drum...............      $23,000,000
Nevada.......................  Hawthorne Army Depot....       $1,700,000
North Carolina...............  Fort Bragg..............     $125,400,000
                               Sunny Point Military           $3,800,000
                                Ocean Terminal.........
Oklahoma.....................  Fort Sill...............      $33,200,000
                               McAlester Army                $16,600,000
                                Ammunition.
Pennsylvania.................  Carlisle Barracks.......       $5,000,000
                               Letterkenny Army Depot..       $3,650,000
South Carolina...............  Fort Jackson............       $7,400,000
Texas........................  Fort Bliss..............      $52,350,000
                               Fort Hood...............      $84,500,000
Virginia.....................  Fort Belvoir............       $3,850,000
                               Fort Eustis.............      $43,800,000
                               Fort Myer...............       $2,900,000
                               Fort Story..............       $8,000,000
Washington...................  Fort Lewis..............      $23,400,000
CONUS Various................  CONUS Various...........      $36,400,000
                                                        ----------------
                                 Total.................   $1,029,750,000
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    (b) Outside the United States.--Using amounts appropriated 
pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 
2104(a)(2), the Secretary of the Army may acquire real property 
and carry out military construction projects for the locations 
outside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the 
following table:
      

                     Army: Outside the United States
------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Country              Installation or location      Amount
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Korea........................  Camp Casey...............     $31,000,000
                               Camp Howze...............      $3,050,000
                               Camp Stanley.............      $3,650,000
                                                         ---------------
                                 Total..................     $37,700,000
------------------------------------------------------------------------

SEC. 2102. FAMILY HOUSING.

    (a) Construction and Acquisition.--Using amounts 
appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in 
section 2104(a)(5)(A), the Secretary of the Army may construct 
or acquire family housing units (including land acquisition) at 
the installations, for the purposes, and in the amounts set 
forth in the following table:
      

                                              Army: Family Housing
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 State                   Installation or location             Purpose                 Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Korea.................................  Camp Humphreys...........  60 Units.....................     $24,000,000

Virginia..............................  Fort Lee.................  46 Units.....................      $8,000,000

Washington............................  Fort Lewis...............  48 Units.....................      $9,000,000
                                                                                                 ---------------
                                                                     Total......................     $41,000,000
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (b) Planning and Design.--Using amounts appropriated 
pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 
2104(a)(5)(A), the Secretary of the Army may carry out 
architectural and engineering services and construction design 
activities with respect to the construction or improvement of 
family housing units in an amount not to exceed $4,300,000.

SEC. 2103. IMPROVEMENTS TO MILITARY FAMILY HOUSING UNITS.

    Subject to section 2825 of title 10, United States Code, 
and using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of 
appropriations in sections 2104(a)(5)(A), the Secretary of the 
Army may improve existing military family housing units in an 
amount not to exceed $35,400,000.

SEC. 2104. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, ARMY.

    (a) In General.--Funds are hereby authorized to be 
appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 
1999, for military construction, land acquisition, and military 
family housing functions of the Department of the Army in the 
total amount of $2,353,231,000 as follows:
            (1) For military construction projects inside the 
        United States authorized by section 2101(a), 
        $930,058,000.
            (2) For military construction projects outside the 
        United States authorized by section 2101(b), 
        $37,700,000.
            (3) For unspecified minor construction projects 
        authorized by section 2805 of title 10, United States 
        Code, $9,500,000.
            (4) For architectural and engineering services and 
        construction design under section 2807 of title 10, 
        United States Code, $91,414,000.
            (5) For military family housing functions:
                    (A) For construction and acquisition, 
                planning and design, and improvement of 
                military family housing and facilities, 
                $80,700,000.
                    (B) For support of military family housing 
                (including the functions described in section 
                2833 of title 10, United States Code), 
                $1,089,812,000.
            (6) For the construction of the United States 
        Disciplinary Barracks, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, 
        authorized in section 2101(a) of the Military 
        Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 
        (division B of Public Law 105-85; 111 Stat. 1967), 
        $18,800,000.
            (7) For the construction of the force XXI soldier 
        development center, Fort Hood, Texas, authorized in 
        section 2101(a) of the Military Construction 
        Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (division B of 
        Public Law 105-85; 111 Stat. 1966), $14,000,000.
            (8) For the construction of the railhead facility, 
        Fort Hood, Texas, authorized in section 2101(a) of the 
        Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 
        1999 (division B of Public Law 105-261; 112 Stat. 
        2182), $14,800,000.
            (9) For the construction of the cadet development 
        center, United States Military Academy, West Point, New 
        York, authorized in section 2101(a) of the Military 
        Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 
        (division B of Public Law 105-261; 112 Stat. 2182), 
        $28,500,000.
            (10) For the construction of the whole barracks 
        complex renewal, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, authorized in 
        section 2101(a) of the Military Construction 
        Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (division B of 
        Public Law 105-261; 112 Stat. 2182), $32,000,000.
            (11) For the construction of the multi-purpose 
        digital training range, Fort Knox, Kentucky, authorized 
        in section 2101(a) of the Military Construction 
        Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (division B of 
        Public Law 105-261; 112 Stat. 2182), $16,000,000.
            (12) For the construction of the power plant, Roi 
        Namur Island, Kwajalein Atoll, Kwajalein, authorized in 
        section 2101(b) of the Military Construction 
        Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (division B of 
        Public Law 105-261; 112 Stat. 2183), $35,400,000.
    (b) Limitation on Total Cost of Construction Projects.--
Notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section 2853 
of title 10, United States Code, and any other cost variation 
authorized by law, the total cost of all projects carried out 
under section 2101 of this Act may not exceed--
            (1) the total amount authorized to be appropriated 
        under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a);
            (2) $46,000,000 (the balance of the amount 
        authorized under section 2101(a) for the construction 
        of the whole barracks complex renewal at Schofield 
        Barracks, Hawaii);
            (3) $22,000,000 (the balance of the amount 
        authorized under section 2101(a) for the construction 
        of the whole barracks complex renewal at Fort Bragg, 
        North Carolina);
            (4) $10,000,000 (the balance of the amount 
        authorized under section 2101(a) for the construction 
        of tank trail erosion mitigation at the Yakima Training 
        Center, Fort Lewis, Washington);
            (5) $10,100,000 (the balance of the amount 
        authorized under section 2101(a) for the construction 
        of a tactical equipment shop at Fort Sill, Oklahoma);
            (6) $2,592,000 (the balance of the amount 
        authorized under section 2101(a) for the construction 
        of the chemical defense qualification facility at Pine 
        Bluff Arsenal, Arkansas); and
            (7) $9,000,000 (the balance of the amount 
        authorized under section 2101(a) for the construction 
        of the whole barracks renovation at Fort Riley, 
        Kansas).
    (c) Adjustment.--The total amount authorized to be 
appropriated pursuant to paragraphs (1) through (12) of 
subsection (a) is the sum of the amounts authorized to be 
appropriated in such paragraphs, reduced by--
            (1) $41,953,000, which represents the combination 
        of project savings in military construction resulting 
        from favorable bids, reduced overhead charges, and 
        cancellations due to force structure changes; and
            (2) $3,500,000, which represents the combination of 
        savings in military family housing support resulting 
        from favorable bids, reduced overhead costs, and 
        cancellations due to force structure changes.

                            TITLE XXII--NAVY

Sec. 2201. Authorized Navy construction and land acquisition projects.
Sec. 2202. Family housing.
Sec. 2203. Improvements to military family housing units.
Sec. 2204. Authorization of appropriations, Navy.
Sec. 2205. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 1997 
          project.
Sec. 2206. Authorization to accept electrical substation improvements, 
          Guam.

SEC. 2201. AUTHORIZED NAVY CONSTRUCTION AND LAND ACQUISITION PROJECTS.

    (a) Inside the United States.--Using amounts appropriated 
pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 
2204(a)(1), the Secretary of the Navy may acquire real property 
and carry out military construction projects for the 
installations and locations inside the United States, and in 
the amounts, set forth in the following table:

                     Navy: Inside the United States
------------------------------------------------------------------------
            State               Installation or location      Amount
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Arizona......................  Marine Corps Air Station,     $17,020,000
                                Yuma.                         $7,560,000
                               Navy Detachment, Camp
                                Navajo.
California...................  Marine Corps Air-Ground       $34,760,000
                                Combat Center,
                                Twentynine Palms........
                               Marine Corps Base, Camp       $38,460,000
                                Pendleton...............
                               Marine Corps Logistics         $4,670,000
                                Base, Barstow...........
                               Marine Corps Recruit           $3,200,000
                                Depot, San Diego........
                               Naval Air Station,            $24,020,000
                                Lemoore.
                               Naval Air Station, North      $54,420,000
                                Island.
                               Naval Air Warfare Center,      $4,000,000
                                China Lake..............
                               Naval Air Warfare Center,      $7,070,000
                                Corona.
                               Naval Hospital, San Diego     $21,590,000
                               Naval Hospital,                $7,640,000
                                Twentynine Palms.
                               Naval Postgraduate School      $5,100,000
Florida......................  Naval Air Station,             $5,350,000
                                Whiting Field, Milton...
                               Naval Station, Mayport...      $9,560,000
Georgia......................  Marine Corps Logistics         $6,260,000
                                Base, Albany............
Hawaii.......................  Camp H.M. Smith..........     $86,050,000
                               Marine Corps Air Station,      $5,790,000
                                Kaneohe Bay.............
                               Naval Shipyard, Pearl         $10,610,000
                                Harbor.
                               Naval Station, Pearl          $18,600,000
                                Harbor.
                               Naval Submarine Base,         $29,460,000
                                Pearl Harbor............
Idaho........................  Naval Surface Warfare         $10,040,000
                                Center, Bayview.........
Illinois.....................  Naval Training Center,        $57,290,000
                                Great Lakes.
Indiana......................  Naval Surface Warfare          $7,270,000
                                Center, Crone...........
Maine........................  Naval Air Station,            $16,890,000
                                Brunswick.
Maryland.....................  Naval Air Warfare Center,      $4,560,000
                                Patuxent River..........
                               Naval Surface Warfare         $10,070,000
                                Center, Indian Head.....
Mississippi..................  Naval Air Station,             $7,280,000
                                Meridian................
                               Naval Construction            $19,170,000
                                Battalion Center
                                Gulfport................
New Jersey...................  Naval Air Warfare Center      $15,710,000
                                Aircraft Division,
                                Lakehurst...............
North Carolina...............  Marine Corps Air Station,      $5,470,000
                                New River...............
                               Marine Corps Base, Camp       $21,380,000
                                Lejeune.................
Pennsylvania.................  Navy Ships Parts Control       $2,990,000
                                Center, Mechanicsburg...
                               Norfolk Naval Shipyard        $13,320,000
                                Detachment, Philadelphia
South Carolina...............  Naval Weapons Station,         $7,640,000
                                Charleston.                  $18,290,000
                               Marine Corps Air Station,
                                Beaufort.
Texas........................  Naval Station, Ingleside.     $11,780,000
Virginia.....................  Marine Corps Combat           $20,820,000
                                Development Command,
                                Quantico................
                               Naval Air Station, Oceana     $11,490,000
                               Naval Shipyard, Norfolk..     $17,630,000
                               Naval Station, Norfolk...     $69,550,000
                               Naval Weapons Station,        $25,040,000
                                Yorktown.
                               Tactical Training Group       $10,310,000
                                Atlantic, Dam Neck......
Washington...................  Naval Ordnance Center          $3,440,000
                                Pacific Division
                                Detachment, Port Hadlock
                               Naval Undersea Warfare         $6,700,000
                                Center, Keyport.........
                               Puget Sound Naval             $15,610,000
                                Shipyard, Bremerton.....
                               Strategic Weapons              $6,300,000
                                Facility Pacific,
                                Bremerton...............
                                                         ---------------
                                 Total..................    $817,230,000
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (b) Outside the United States.--Using amounts appropriated 
pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 
2204(a)(2), the Secretary of the Navy may acquire real property 
and carry out military construction projects for the locations 
outside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the 
following table:
      

                     Navy: Outside the United States
------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Country              Installation or location      Amount
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Bahrain......................  Administrative Support        $83,090,000
                                Unit,.
Diego Garcia.................  Naval Support Facility,        $8,150,000
                                Diego Garcia............
                                                         ---------------
                                 Total..................     $91,240,000
------------------------------------------------------------------------

SEC. 2202. FAMILY HOUSING.

    (a) Construction and Acquisition.--Using amounts 
appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in 
section 2204(a)(5)(A), the Secretary of the Navy may construct 
or acquire family housing units (including land acquisition) at 
the installations, for the purposes, and in the amounts set 
forth in the following table:
      

                                              Navy: Family Housing
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 State                     Installation or location             Purpose               Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Arizona................................  Marine Corps Air Station,    49 Units..................      $8,500,000
                                          Yuma......................

California.............................  Naval Air Station, Lemoore.  116 Units.................     $20,188,000

Hawaii.................................  Marine Corps Air Station,    100 Units.................     $26,615,000
                                          Kaneohe Bay...............
                                         Marine Corps Base, Hawaii..  30 Units..................      $8,000,000
                                         Naval Base Pearl Harbor....  133 Units.................     $30,168,000
                                         Naval Base Pearl Harbor....  96 Units..................     $19,167,000

North Carolina.........................  Marine Corps Air Station,    180 Units.................     $22,036,000
                                          Cherry Point..............
                                                                                                 ---------------
                                                                        Total...................    $134,674,000
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (b) Planning and Design.--Using amounts appropriated 
pursuant to the authorization of appropriation in section 
2204(a)(5)(A), the Secretary of the Navy may carry out 
architectural and engineering services and construction design 
activities with respect to the construction or improvement of 
military family housing units in an amount not to exceed 
$17,715,000.

SEC. 2203. IMPROVEMENTS TO MILITARY FAMILY HOUSING UNITS.

    Subject to section 2825 of title 10, United States Code, 
and using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of 
appropriations in section 2204(a)(5)(A), the Secretary of the 
Navy may improve existing military family housing units in an 
amount not to exceed $181,882,000.

SEC. 2204. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, NAVY.

    (a) In General.--Funds are hereby authorized to be 
appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 
1999, for military construction, land acquisition, and military 
family housing functions of the Department of the Navy in the 
total amount of $2,108,087,000 as follows:
            (1) For military construction projects inside the 
        United States authorized by section 2201(a), 
        $733,390,000.
            (2) For military construction projects outside the 
        United States authorized by section 2201(b), 
        $91,240,000.
            (3) For unspecified minor construction projects 
        authorized by section 2805 of title 10, United States 
        Code, $7,342,000.
            (4) For architectural and engineering services and 
        construction design under section 2807 of title 10, 
        United States Code, $71,911,000.
            (5) For military family housing functions:
                    (A) For construction and acquisition, 
                planning and design, and improvement of 
                military family housing and facilities, 
                $334,271,000.
                    (B) For support of military housing 
                (including functions described in section 2833 
                of title 10, United States Code), $895,070,000.
            (6) For the construction of the berthing wharf, 
        Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, authorized by section 
        2201(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act 
        for Fiscal Year 1999 (division B of Public Law 105-261; 
        112 Stat. 2187), $12,690,000.
    (b) Limitation on Total Cost of Construction Projects.--
Notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section 2853 
of title 10, United States Code, and any other cost variation 
authorized by law, the total cost of all projects carried out 
under section 2201 of this Act may not exceed--
            (1) the total amount authorized to be appropriated 
        under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a);
            (2) $13,660,000 (the balance of the amount 
        authorized under section 2201(a) for the construction 
        of a berthing wharf at Naval Air Station, North Island, 
        California); and
            (3) $70,180,000 (the balance of the amount 
        authorized under section 2201(a) for the construction 
        of the Commander-in-Chief Headquarters, Pacific 
        Command, Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii).
    (c) Adjustment.--The total amount authorized to be 
appropriated pursuant to paragraphs (1) through (6) of 
subsection (a) is the sum of the amounts authorized to be 
appropriated in such paragraphs, reduced by--
            (1) $33,227,000, which represents the combination 
        of project savings in military construction resulting 
        from favorable bids, reduced overhead charges, and 
        cancellations due to force structure changes;
            (2) $1,000,000, which represents the combination of 
        project savings in military family housing construction 
        resulting from favorable bids, reduced overhead costs, 
        and cancellations due to force structure changes; and
            (3) $3,600,000, which represents the combination of 
        savings in military family housing support resulting 
        from favorable bids, reduced overhead costs, and 
        cancellations due to force structure changes.

SEC. 2205. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 1997 
                    PROJECT.

    The table in section 2202(a) of the Military Construction 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997 (division B of Public 
Law 104-201; 110 Stat. 2768) is amended in the item relating to 
Naval Air Station Brunswick, Maine, by striking ``92 Units'' in 
the purpose column and inserting ``72 Units''.

SEC. 2206. AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT ELECTRICAL SUBSTATION IMPROVEMENTS, 
                    GUAM.

    The Secretary of the Navy may accept from the Guam Power 
Authority various improvements to electrical transformers at 
the Agana and Harmon Substations in Guam, which are valued at 
approximately $610,000 and are to be performed in accordance 
with plans and specifications acceptable to the Secretary.

                         TITLE XXIII--AIR FORCE

Sec. 2301. Authorized Air Force construction and land acquisition 
          projects.
Sec. 2302. Family housing.
Sec. 2303. Improvements to military family housing units.
Sec. 2304. Authorization of appropriations, Air Force.

SEC. 2301. AUTHORIZED AIR FORCE CONSTRUCTION AND LAND ACQUISITION 
                    PROJECTS.

    (a) Inside the United States.--Using amounts appropriated 
pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 
2304(a)(1), the Secretary of the Air Force may acquire real 
property and carry out military construction projects for the 
installations and locations inside the United States, and in 
the amounts, set forth in the following table:
      

                   Air Force: Inside the United States
------------------------------------------------------------------------
            State               Installation or location      Amount
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Alabama......................  Maxwell Air Force Base...     $10,600,000
Alaska.......................  Eielson Air Force Base...     $24,100,000
                               Elmendorf Air Force Base.     $42,300,000
Arizona......................  Davis-Monthan Air Force        $7,800,000
                                Base.
Arkansas.....................  Little Rock Air Force          $7,800,000
                                Base.
California...................  Beale Air Force Base.....      $8,900,000
                               Edwards Air Force Base...      $5,500,000
                               Travis Air Force Base....     $11,200,000
Colorado.....................  Peterson Air Force Base..     $40,000,000
                               Schriever Air Force Base.     $16,100,000
                               U.S. Air Force Academy...     $17,500,000
CONUS Classified.............  Classified Location......     $16,870,000
Delaware.....................  Dover Air Force Base.....     $12,000,000
Florida......................  Eglin Air Force Base.....     $18,300,000
                               Eglin Auxiliary Field 9..     $18,800,000
                               MacDill Air Force Base...      $5,500,000
                               Patrick Air Force Base...     $17,800,000
                               Tyndall Air Force Base...     $10,800,000
Georgia......................  Fort Benning.............      $3,900,000
                               Moody Air Force Base.....      $5,950,000
                               Robins Air Force Base....      $3,350,000
Hawaii.......................  Hickam Air Force Base....      $3,300,000
Idaho........................  Mountain Home Air Force       $17,000,000
                                Base.
Kansas.......................  McConnell Air Force Base.      $9,600,000
Kentucky.....................  Fort Campbell............      $6,300,000
Maryland.....................  Andrews Air Force Base...      $9,900,000
Massachusetts................  Hanscom Air Force Base...     $16,000,000
Mississippi..................  Columbus Air Force Base..      $2,600,000
                               Keesler Air Force Base...     $35,900,000
Missouri.....................  Whiteman Air Force Base..     $24,900,000
Montana......................  Malmstrom Air Force Base.     $11,600,000
Nebraska.....................  Offutt Air Force Base....      $8,300,000
Nevada.......................  Nellis Air Force Base....     $30,200,000
New Jersey...................  McGuire Air Force Base...     $11,800,000
New Mexico...................  Cannon Air Force Base....      $8,100,000
New York.....................  Rome Research Site.......     $12,800,000
New Mexico...................  Kirtland Air Force Base..     $14,000,000
North Carolina...............  Fort Bragg...............      $4,600,000
                               Pope Air Force Base......      $7,700,000
North Dakota.................  Grand Forks Air Force          $9,500,000
                                Base.
Ohio.........................  Wright-Patterson Air          $39,700,000
                                Force Base.
Oklahoma.....................  Tinker Air Force Base....     $34,800,000
                               Vance Air Force Base.....     $12,600,000
South Carolina...............  Charleston Air Force Base     $18,200,000
South Dakota.................  Ellsworth Air Force Base.     $10,200,000
Tennessee....................  Arnold Air Force Base....      $7,800,000
Texas........................  Dyess Air Force Base.....      $5,400,000
                               Lackland Air Force Base..     $13,400,000
                               Laughlin Air Force Base..      $3,250,000
                               Randolph Air Force Base..      $3,600,000
Utah.........................  Hill Air Force Base......      $4,600,000
Virginia.....................  Langley Air Force Base...      $6,300,000
Washington...................  Fairchild Air Force Base.     $13,600,000
                               McChord Air Force Base...      $7,900,000
                                                         ---------------
                                 Total..................    $730,520,000
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (b) Outside the United States.--Using amounts appropriated 
pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 
2304(a)(2), the Secretary of the Air Force may acquire real 
property and carry out military construction projects for the 
installations and locations outside the United States, and in 
the amounts, set forth in the following table:
      

                  Air Force: Outside the United States
------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Country              Installation or location      Amount
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Guam.........................  Andersen Air Force Base..      $8,900,000
Korea........................  Osan Air Base............     $19,600,000
United Kingdom...............  Ascension Island.........      $2,150,000
                                                         ---------------
                                 Total..................     $30,650,000
------------------------------------------------------------------------

SEC. 2302. FAMILY HOUSING.

    (a) Construction and Acquisition.--Using amounts 
appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in 
section 2304(a)(5)(A), the Secretary of the Air Force may 
construct or acquire family housing units (including land 
acquisition) at the installations, for the purposes, and in the 
amounts set forth in the following table:
      

                                            Air Force: Family Housing
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           State or country              Installation or location             Purpose                 Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Arizona...............................  Davis-Monthan Air Force    64 Units.....................     $10,000,000
                                         Base....................
California............................  Beale Air Force Base.....  60 Units.....................      $8,500,000
                                        Edwards Air Force Base...  188 Units....................     $32,790,000
                                        Vandenberg Air Force Base  91 Units.....................     $16,800,000
District of Columbia..................  Bolling Air Force Base...  72 Units.....................      $9,375,000
Florida...............................  Eglin Air Force Base.....  130 Units....................     $14,080,000
                                        MacDill Air Force Base...  54 Units.....................      $9,034,000
Kansas................................  McConnell Air Force Base.  Safety Improvements..........      $1,363,000
Mississippi...........................  Columbus Air Force Base..  100 Units....................     $12,290,000
Montana...............................  Malmstrom Air Force Base.  34 Units.....................      $7,570,000
Nebraska..............................  Offutt Air Force Base....  72 Units.....................     $12,352,000
New Mexico............................  Hollomon Air Force Base..  76 Units.....................      $9,800,000
North Carolina........................  Seymour Johnson Air Force  78 Units.....................     $12,187,000
                                         Base....................
North Dakota..........................  Grand Forks Air Force      42 Units.....................     $10,050,000
                                         Base....................
                                        Minot Air Force Base.....  72 Units.....................     $10,756,000
Oklahoma..............................  Tinker Air Force Base....  41 Units.....................      $6,000,000
Texas.................................  Lackland Air Force Base..  48 Units.....................      $7,500,000
Portugal..............................  Lajes Field, Azores......  75 Units.....................     $12,964,000
                                                                                                 ---------------
                                                                     Total......................    $203,411,000
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    (b) Planning and Design.--Using amounts appropriated 
pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 
2304(a)(5)(A), the Secretary of the Air Force may carry out 
architectural and engineering services and construction design 
activities with respect to the construction or improvement of 
military family housing units in an amount not to exceed 
$17,093,000.

SEC. 2303. IMPROVEMENTS TO MILITARY FAMILY HOUSING UNITS.

    Subject to section 2825 of title 10, Uniteds States Code, 
and using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of 
appropriations in section 2304(a)(5)(A), the Secretary of the 
Air Force may improve existing military family housing units in 
an amount not to exceed $129,952,000.

SEC. 2304. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, AIR FORCE.

    (a) In General.--Funds are hereby authorized to be 
appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 
1999, for military construction, land acquisition, and military 
family housing functions of the Department of the Air Force in 
the total amount of $1,948,052,000 as follows:
            (1) For military construction projects inside the 
        United States authorized by section 2301(a), 
        $730,520,000.
            (2) For military construction projects outside the 
        United States authorized by section 2301(b), 
        $30,650,000.
            (3) For unspecified minor construction projects 
        authorized by section 2805 of title 10, United States 
        Code, $8,741,000.
            (4) For architectural and engineering services and 
        construction design under section 2807 of title 10, 
        United States Code, $36,104,000.
            (5) For military housing functions:
                    (A) For construction and acquisition, 
                planning and design, and improvement of 
                military family housing and facilities, 
                $350,456,000.
                    (B) For support of military family housing 
                (including functions described in section 2833 
                of title 10, United States Code), $821,892,000.
    (b) Limitation on Total Cost of Construction Projects.--
Notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section 2853 
of title 10, United States Code, and any other cost variation 
authorized by law, the total cost of all projects carried out 
under section 2301 of this Act may not exceed the total amount 
authorized to be appropriated under paragraphs (1) and (2) of 
subsection (a).
    (c) Adjustment.--The total amount authorized to be 
appropriated pursuant to paragraphs (1) through (5) of 
subsection (a) is the sum of the amounts authorized to be 
appropriated in such paragraphs, reduced by--
            (1) $25,811,000, which represents the combination 
        of project savings in military construction resulting 
        from favorable bids, reduced overhead charges, and 
        cancellations due to force structure changes;
            (2) $1,000,000, which represents the combination of 
        project savings in military family housing construction 
        resulting from favorable bids, reduced overhead costs, 
        and cancellations due to force structure changes; and
            (3) $3,500,000, which represents the combination of 
        savings in military family housing support resulting 
        from favorable bids, reduced overhead costs, and 
        cancellations due to force structure changes.

                      TITLE XXIV--DEFENSE AGENCIES

Sec. 2401. Authorized Defense Agencies construction and land acquisition 
          projects.
Sec. 2402. Improvements to military family housing units.
Sec. 2403. Military housing improvement program.
Sec. 2404. Energy conservation projects.
Sec. 2405. Authorization of appropriations, Defense Agencies.
Sec. 2406. Increase in fiscal year 1997 authorization for military 
          construction projects at Pueblo Chemical Activity, Colorado.
Sec. 2407. Condition on obligation of military construction funds for 
          drug interdiction and counter-drug activities.

SEC. 2401. AUTHORIZED DEFENSE AGENCIES CONSTRUCTION AND LAND 
                    ACQUISITION PROJECTS.

    (a) Inside the United States.--Using amounts appropriated 
pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 
2405(a)(1), the Secretary of Defense may acquire real property 
and carry out military construction projects for the 
installations and locations inside the United States, and in 
the amounts, set forth in the following table:
      

               Defense Agencies: Inside the United States
------------------------------------------------------------------------
            Agency              Installation or location      Amount
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Chemical Demilitarization....  Blue Grass Army Depot,       $206,800,000
                                Kentucky................
Defense Education Activity...  Laurel Bay, South              $2,874,000
                                Carolina................
                               Marine Corps Base, Camp       $10,570,000
                                LeJeune, North Carolina.
Defense Logistics Agency.....  Defense Distribution New       $5,000,000
                                Cumberland, Pennsylvania
                               Elmendorf Air Force Base,     $23,500,000
                                Alaska..................
                               Eielson Air Force Base,       $26,000,000
                                Alaska.
                               Fairchild Air Force Base,     $12,400,000
                                Washington..............
                               Various Locations........      $1,300,000
Defense Manpower Data Center.  Presidio, Monterey,           $28,000,000
                                California..............
National Security Agency.....  Fort Meade, Maryland.....      $2,946,000
Special Operations Command...  Fleet Combat Training          $4,700,000
                                Center, Dam Neck,
                                Virginia................
                               Fort Benning, Georgia....     $10,200,000
                               Fort Bragg, North             $20,100,000
                                Carolina.
                               Mississippi Army               $9,600,000
                                Ammunition Plant,
                                Mississippi.............
                               Naval Amphibious Base,         $6,000,000
                                Coronado, California....
TRICARE Management Agency....  Andrews Air Force Base,        $3,000,000
                                Maryland................
                               Cheatham Annex, Virginia.      $1,650,000
                               Davis-Monthan Air Force       $10,000,000
                                Base, Arizona...........
                               Fort Lewis, Washington...      $5,500,000
                               Fort Riley, Kansas.......      $6,000,000
                               Fort Sam Houston, Texas..      $5,800,000
                               Fort Wainwright, Alaska..    $133,000,000
                               Los Angeles Air Force         $13,600,000
                                Base, California........
                               Marine Corps Air Station,      $3,500,000
                                Cherry Point, North
                                Carolina................
                               Moody Air Force Base,          $1,250,000
                                Georgia.
                               Naval Air Station,             $3,780,000
                                Jacksonville, Florida...
                               Naval Air Station,             $4,050,000
                                Norfolk, Virginia.
                               Naval Air Station,             $4,150,000
                                Patuxent River, Maryland
                               Naval Air Station,             $4,300,000
                                Pensacola, Florida......
                               Naval Air Station,             $4,700,000
                                Whidbey Island,
                                Washington..............
                               Patrick Air Force Base,        $1,750,000
                                Florida.
                               Travis Air Force Base,         $7,500,000
                                California.
                               Wright-Patterson Air           $3,900,000
                                Force Base, Ohio........
                                                         ---------------
                                 Total..................    $587,420,000
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (b) Outside the United States.--Using amounts appropriated 
pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 
2405(a)(2), the Secretary of Defense may acquire real property 
and carry out military construction projects for the 
installations and locations outside the United States, and in 
the amounts, set forth in the following table:
      

               Defense Agencies: Outside the United States
------------------------------------------------------------------------
            Agency              Installation or location      Amount
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Drug Interdiction and Counter- Manta, Ecuador...........     $32,000,000
 Drug Activities.............
Defense Education Activity...  Andersen Air Force Base,      $44,170,000
                                Guam....................

Defense Logistics Agency.....  Andersen Air Force Base,      $24,300,000
                                Guam....................

Tri-Care Management Agency...  Naval Security Group           $4,000,000
                                Activity, Sabana Seca,
                                Puerto Rico.............
                               Yongsan, Korea...........     $41,120,000
                                                         ---------------
                                 Total..................    $145,590,000
------------------------------------------------------------------------

SEC. 2402. IMPROVEMENTS TO MILITARY FAMILY HOUSING UNITS.

    Subject to section 2825 of title 10, United States Code, 
and using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of 
appropriation in section 2405(a)(8)(A), the Secretary of 
Defense may improve existing military family housing units in 
an amount not to exceed $50,000.

SEC. 2403. MILITARY HOUSING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.

    Of the amount authorized to be appropriated by section 
2405(a)(8)(C), $2,000,000 shall be available for credit to the 
Department of Defense Family Housing Fund established by 
section 2883(a)(1) of title 10, United States Code.

SEC. 2404. ENERGY CONSERVATION PROJECTS.

    Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of 
appropriations in section 2405(a)(6), the Secretary of Defense 
may carry out energy conservation projects under section 2865 
of title 10, United States Code, in the amount of $1,268,000.

SEC. 2405. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, DEFENSE AGENCIES.

    (a) In General.--Funds are hereby authorized to be 
appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 
1999, for military construction, land acquisition, and military 
family housing functions of the Department of Defense (other 
than the military departments), in the total amount of 
$1,362,185,000 as follows:
            (1) For military construction projects inside the 
        United States authorized by section 2401(a), 
        $288,420,000.
            (2) For military construction projects outside the 
        United States authorized by section 2401(b), 
        $145,590,000.
            (3) For unspecified minor construction projects 
        under section 2805 of title 10, United States Code, 
        $18,618,000.
            (4) For contingency construction projects of the 
        Secretary of Defense under section 2804 of title 10, 
        United States Code, $938,000.
            (5) For architectural and engineering services and 
        construction design under section 2807 of title 10, 
        United States Code, $54,200,000.
            (6) for energy Conservation projects authorized by 
        section 2404, $1,268,000.
            (7) For base closure and realignment activities as 
        authorized by the Defense Base Closure and Realignment 
        Act of 1990 (part A of title XXIX of Public Law 101-
        510; 10 U.S.C. 2687 note), $689,711,000.
            (8) For military family housing functions:
                    (A) For improvement of military family 
                housing and facilities, $50,000.
                    (B) For support of military housing 
                (including functions described in section 2833 
                of title 10, United States Code), $41,440,000 
                of which not more than $35,639,000 may be 
                obligated or expended for the leasing of 
                military family housing units worldwide.
                    (C) For credit to the Department of Defense 
                Family Housing Improvement Fund as authorized 
                by section 2403 of this Act, $2,000,000.
            (9) For the construction of the Ammunition 
        Demilitarization Facility, Anniston Army Depot, 
        Alabama, authorized in section 2101(a) of the Military 
        Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1991 
        (division B of Public Law 101-510; 104 Stat. 1758), 
        section 2101(a) of the Military Construction 
        Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1992 and 1993 
        (division B of Public Law 102-190; 105 Stat. 1508), 
        section 2101(a) of the Military Construction 
        Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1993 (division B of 
        Public Law 102-484; 106 Stat. 2586), and section 2401 
        of the Military Construction Authorization Act for 
        Fiscal Year 1995 (division B of Public Law 103-337, 108 
        Stat. 3040), $7,000,000.
            (10) For the construction of the Ammunition 
        Demilitarization Facility, Pine Bluff Arsenal, 
        Arkansas, authorized in section 2401 of Military 
        Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995 
        (division B of Public Law 103-337; 108 Stat. 3040), as 
        amended by section 2407 of the National Defense 
        Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1996 (division B of 
        Public Law 104-106; 110 Stat. 539), section 2408 of the 
        Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 
        1998 (division B of Public Law 105-85; 111 Stat. 1982), 
        and section 2406 of the Military Construction 
        Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (division B of 
        Public Law 105-261; 112 Stat. 2197), $61,800,000.
            (11) For the construction of the Ammunition 
        Demilitarization Facility, Umatilla Army Depot, Oregon, 
        authorized in section 2401 of the Military Construction 
        Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995 (division B of 
        Public Law 103-337; 108 Stat. 3040), as amended by 
        section 2407 of the Military Construction Authorization 
        Act for Fiscal Year 1996 (division B of Public Law 104-
        106; 110 Stat. 539), section 2408 of the Military 
        Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 
        (division B of Public Law 105-85; 111 Stat. 1982), and 
        section 2406 of the Military Construction Authorization 
        Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (division B of Public Law 105-
        261; 112 Stat. 2197), $35,900,000.
            (12) For the construction of the Ammunition 
        Demilitarization Facility, Aberdeen Proving Ground, 
        Maryland, authorized in section 2401(a) of the Military 
        Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 
        (division B of Public Law 105-261; 112 Stat. 2193), 
        $66,600,000.
            (13) For the construction of the Ammunition 
        Demilitarization Facility at Newport Army Depot, 
        Indiana, authorized in section 2401(a) of the Military 
        Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 
        (division B of Public Law 105-261; 112 Stat. 2193), 
        $61,200,000.
            (14) For the construction of the Ammunition 
        Demilitarization Facility, Pueblo Army Depot, Colorado, 
        authorized in section 2401(a) of the Military 
        Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997 
        (division B of Public Law 104-201; 110 Stat. 2775), as 
        amended by section 2406 of this Act, $11,800,000.
    (b) Limitation of Total Cost of Construction Projects.--
Notwithstanding the cost variation authorized by section 2853 
of title 10, United States Code, and any other cost variations 
authorized by law, the total cost of all projects carried out 
under section 2401 of this Act may not exceed--
            (1) the total amount authorized to be appropriated 
        under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a);
            (2) $115,000,000 (the balance of the amount 
        authorized under section 2401(a) for the construction 
        of a replacement hospital at Fort Wainwright, Alaska); 
        and
            (3) $184,000,000 (the balance of the amount 
        authorized under section 2401(a) for the construction 
        of a chemical demilitarization facility at Blue Grass 
        Army Depot, Kentucky).
    (c) Adjustment.--The total amount authorized to be 
appropriated pursuant to paragraphs (1) through (14) of 
subsection (a) is the sum of the amounts authorized to be 
appropriated in such paragraphs, reduced by $124,350,000, which 
represents the combination of project savings in military 
construction resulting from favorable bids, reduced overhead 
charges, and cancellations due to force structure changes, and 
of such total reduction, $93,000,000 represents savings from 
military construction for chemical demilitarization.

SEC. 2406. INCREASE IN FISCAL YEAR 1997 AUTHORIZATION FOR MILITARY 
                    CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS AT PUEBLO CHEMICAL ACTIVITY, 
                    COLORADO.

    The table in section 2401(a) of the Military Construction 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997 (division B of Public 
Law 104-201; 110 Stat. 2775) is amended--
            (1) in the item relating to Pueblo Chemical 
        Activity, Colorado, under the agency heading relating 
        to Chemical Demilitarization Program, by striking 
        ``$179,000,000'' in the amount column and inserting 
        ``$203,500,000''; and
            (2) by striking the amount identified as the total 
        in the amount column and inserting ``$549,954,000''.
    (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 2406(b)(2) of that Act 
(110 Stat. 2779) is amended by striking ``$179,000,000'' and 
inserting ``$203,500,000''.

SEC. 2407. CONDITION ON OBLIGATION OF MILITARY CONSTRUCTION FUNDS FOR 
                    DRUG INTERDICTION AND COUNTER-DRUG ACTIVITIES.

    In addition to the conditions specified in section 1024 on 
the development of forward operating locations for United 
States Southern Command counter-drug detection and monitoring 
flights, amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of 
appropriations in section 2405(a)(2) for the projects set forth 
in the table in section 2401(b) under the heading ``Drug 
Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities'' may not be obligated 
until after the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date 
on which the Secretary of Defense submits to Congress a report 
describing in detail the purposes for which the amounts will be 
obligated and expended.

   TITLE XXV--NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION SECURITY INVESTMENT 
                                PROGRAM

Sec. 2501. Authorized NATO construction and land acquisition projects.
Sec. 2502. Authorization of appropriations, NATO.

SEC. 2501. AUTHORIZED NATO CONSTRUCTION AND LAND ACQUISITION PROJECTS.

    The Secretary of Defense may make contributions for the 
North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment program 
as provided in section 2806 of title 10, United States Code, in 
an amount not to exceed the sum of the amount authorized to be 
appropriated for this purpose in section 2502 and the amount 
collected from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization as a 
result of construction previously financed by the United 
States.

SEC. 2502. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, NATO.

    Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal 
years beginning after September 30, 1999, for contributions by 
the Secretary of Defense under section 2806 of title 10, United 
States Code, for the share of the United States of the cost of 
projects for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security 
Investment program authorized by section 2501, in the amount of 
$81,000,000.

            TITLE XXVI--GUARD AND RESERVE FORCES FACILITIES

Sec. 2601. Authorized Guard and Reserve construction and land 
          acquisition projects.
Sec. 2602. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 1998 
          project.

SEC. 2601. AUTHORIZED GUARD AND RESERVE CONSTRUCTION AND LAND 
                    ACQUISITION PROJECTS.

    (a) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized 
to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 
30, 1999, for the costs of acquisition, architectural and 
engineering services, and construction of facilities for the 
Guard and Reserve Forces, and for contributions therefor, under 
chapter 1803 of title 10, United States Code (including the 
cost of acquisition of land for those facilities), the 
following amounts:
            (1) For the Department of the Army--
                    (A) for the Army National Guard of the 
                United States, $205,448,000; and
                    (B) for the Army Reserve, $107,149,000.
            (2) For the Department of the Navy, for the Naval 
        and Marine Corps Reserve, $25,389,000.
            (3) For the Department of the Air Force--
                    (A) for the Air National Guard of the 
                United States, $253,918,000; and
                    (B) for the Air Force Reserve, $52,784,000.
    (b) Adjustment.--(1) The amounts authorized to be 
appropriated pursuant to subsection (a) are reduced as follows:
            (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by $4,223,000.
            (B) in paragraph (1)(B), by $2,891,000.
            (C) in paragraph (2), by $674,000.
            (D) in paragraph (3)(A), by $5,652,000.
            (E) in paragraph (3)(B), by $2,080,000.
    (2) The reductions specified in paragraph (1) represent the 
combination of project savings in military construction 
resulting from favorable bids, reduced overhead costs, and 
cancellations due to force structure changes.

SEC. 2602. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 1998 
                    PROJECT.

    Section 2603 of the Military Construction Authorization Act 
for Fiscal Year 1998 (division B of Public Law 105-85), as 
amended by section 2602 of the Military Construction 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (division B of Public 
Law 105-261; 112 Stat. 2198), is amended--
            (1) by striking ``agreement with the State of Utah 
        under which the State'' and inserting ``agreement with 
        the State of Utah, the University of Utah, or both, 
        under which the State or the University''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following new 
        sentence: ``The Secretary may accept funds paid under 
        such an agreement and use the funds, in such amounts as 
        provided in advance in appropriation Acts, to carry out 
        the project.''.

        TITLE XXVII--EXPIRATION AND EXTENSION OF AUTHORIZATIONS

Sec. 2701. Expiration of authorizations and amounts required to be 
          specified by law.
Sec. 2702. Extension of authorizations of certain fiscal year 1997 
          projects.
Sec. 2703. Extension of authorizations of certain fiscal year 1996 
          projects.
Sec. 2704. Effective date.

SEC. 2701. EXPIRATION OF AUTHORIZATIONS AND AMOUNTS REQUIRED TO BE 
                    SPECIFIED BY LAW.

    (a) Expiration of Authorizations After Three Years.--Except 
as provided in subsection (b), all authorizations contained in 
titles XXI through XXVI for military construction projects, 
land acquisition, family housing projects and facilities, and 
contributions to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization 
Security Investment program (and authorizations of 
appropriations therefor) shall expire on the later of--
            (1) October 1, 2002; or
            (2) the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing 
        funds for military construction for fiscal year 2003.
    (b) Exception.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to 
authorizations for military construction projects, land 
acquisition, family housing projects and facilities, and 
contributions to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization 
Security Investment program (and authorizations of 
appropriations therefor), for which appropriated funds have 
been obligated before the later of--
            (1) October 1, 2002; or
            (2) the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing 
        funds for fiscal year 2003 for military construction 
        projects, land acquisition, family housing projects and 
        facilities, or contributions to the North Atlantic 
        Treaty Organization Security Investment program.

SEC. 2702. EXTENSION OF AUTHORIZATIONS OF CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 1997 
                    PROJECTS.

    (a) Extensions.--Notwithstanding section 2701 of the 
Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997 
(division B of Public Law 104-201; 110 Stat. 2782), 
authorizations for the projects set forth in the tables in 
subsection (b), as provided in sections 2201, 2202, 2401, and 
2601 of that Act and amended by section 2406 of this Act, shall 
remain in effect until October 1, 2000, or the date of the 
enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction 
for fiscal year 2001, whichever is later.
    (b) Tables.--The tables referred to in subsection (a) are 
as follows:
      

                                 Navy: Extension of 1997 Project Authorizations
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                 State                   Installation or location             Project                 Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Florida...............................  Naval Station Mayport....  Family Housing Construction       $10,000,000
                                                                    (100 units).................
Maine.................................  Naval Station Brunswick..  Family Housing Construction       $10,925,000
                                                                    (72 units)..................
North Carolina........................  Marine Corps Base Camp     Family Housing Construction       $10,110,000
                                         Lejuene.................   (94 units)..................
South Carolina........................  Marine Corps Air Station   Family Housing Construction       $14,000,000
                                         Beaufort................   (140 units).................
Texas.................................  Naval Complex Corpus       Family Housing Construction       $11,675,000
                                         Christi.................   (104 units).................
                                        Naval Air Station          Family Housing Construction        $7,550,000
                                         Kingsville..............   (48 units)..................
Virginia..............................  Marine Corps Combat        Sanitary Landfill............      $8,900,000
                                         Development Command,
                                         Quantico................
Washington............................  Naval Station Everett....  Family Housing Construction       $15,015,000
                                                                    (100 units).................
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                            Defense Agencies: Extension of 1997 Project Authorization
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 State                   Installation or location             Project                 Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Colorado..............................  Pueblo Chemical Activity.  Ammunition Demilitarization      $203,500,000
                                                                    Facility....................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                          Army National Guard: Extension of 1997 Project Authorization
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 State                   Installation or location             Project                 Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mississippi...........................  Camp Shelby..............  Multipurpose Range Complex         $5,000,000
                                                                    (Phase II)..................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

SEC. 2703. EXTENSION OF AUTHORIZATIONS OF CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 1996 
                    PROJECTS.

    (a) Extensions.--Notwithstanding section 2701 of the 
Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1996 
(division B of Public Law 104-106; 110 Stat. 541), 
authorizations for the projects set forth in the tables in 
subsection (a), as provided in sections 2202 and 2601 of that 
Act and extended by section 2702 of the Military Construction 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (division B of Public 
Law 105-261; 112 Stat. 2199), shall remain in effect until 
October 1, 2000, or the date of the enactment of an Act 
authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 
2001, whichever is later.
    (b) Tables.--The tables referred to in subsection (a) are 
as follows:

                                  Navy: Extension of 1996 Project Authorization
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 State                   Installation or location             Project                 Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
California............................  Camp Pendleton...........  Family Housing Construction       $20,000,000
                                                                    (138 units).................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                          Army National Guard: Extension of 1996 Project Authorizations
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 State                   Installation or location             Project                 Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mississippi...........................  Camp Shelby..............  Multipurpose Range Complex         $5,000,000
                                                                    (Phase I)...................
Missouri..............................  National Guard Training    Multipurpose Range...........      $2,236,000
                                         Site, Jefferson City....
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

SEC. 2704. EFFECTIVE DATE.

    Titles XXI, XXII, XXIII, XXIV, XXV, and XXVI shall take 
effect on the later of--
            (1) October 1, 1999; or
            (2) the date of the enactment of this Act.

                    TITLE XXVIII--GENERAL PROVISIONS

 Subtitle A--Military Construction Program and Military Family Housing 
                                 Changes

Sec. 2801. Exemption from notice and wait requirements of military 
          construction projects supported by burdensharing funds 
          undertaken for war or national emergency.
Sec. 2802. Development of Ford Island, Hawaii.
Sec. 2803. Expansion of entities eligible to participate in alternative 
          authority for acquisition and improvement of military housing.
Sec. 2804. Restriction on authority to acquire or construct ancillary 
          supporting facilities for housing units.
Sec. 2805. Planning and design for military construction projects for 
          reserve components.
Sec. 2806. Modification of limitations on reserve component facility 
          projects for certain safety projects.
Sec. 2807. Sense of Congress on use of incremental funding to carry out 
          military construction projects.

         Subtitle B--Real Property and Facilities Administration

Sec. 2811. Extension of authority for lease of real property for special 
          operations activities.
Sec. 2812. Enhancement of authority relating to utility privatization.
Sec. 2813. Acceptance of funds to cover administrative expenses relating 
          to certain real property transactions.
Sec. 2814. Operations of Naval Academy dairy farm.
Sec. 2815. Study and report on impacts to military readiness of proposed 
          land management changes on public lands in Utah.
Sec. 2816. Designation of missile intelligence building at Redstone 
          Arsenal, Alabama, as the Richard C. Shelby Center for Missile 
          Intelligence.

            Subtitle C--Defense Base Closure and Realignment

Sec. 2821. Economic development conveyances of base closure property.
Sec. 2822. Continuation of authority to use Department of Defense Base 
          Closure Account 1990 for activities required to close or 
          realign military installations.

                      Subtitle D--Land Conveyances

                        Part I--Army Conveyances

Sec. 2831. Transfer of jurisdiction, Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
Sec. 2832. Land exchange, Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois.
Sec. 2833. Land conveyance, Army Reserve Center, Bangor, Maine.
Sec. 2834. Land conveyance, Army Reserve Center, Kankakee, Illinois.
Sec. 2835. Land conveyance, Army Reserve Center, Cannon Falls, 
          Minnesota.
Sec. 2836. Land conveyance, Army Maintenance Support Activity (Marine) 
          Number 84, Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania.
Sec. 2837. Land conveyances, Army docks and related property, Alaska.
Sec. 2838. Land conveyance, Fort Huachuca, Arizona.
Sec. 2839. Land conveyance, Nike Battery 80 family housing site, East 
          Hanover Township, New Jersey.
Sec. 2840. Land conveyances, Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant, 
          Minnesota.
Sec. 2841. Repair and conveyance of Red Butte Dam and Reservoir, Salt 
          Lake City, Utah.
Sec. 2842. Modification of land conveyance, Joliet Army Ammunition 
          Plant, Illinois.

                        Part II--Navy Conveyances

Sec. 2851. Land conveyance, Naval Weapons Industrial Reserve Plant No. 
          387, Dallas, Texas.
Sec. 2852. Land conveyance, Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, 
          North Carolina.
Sec. 2853. Land conveyance, Newport, Rhode Island.
Sec. 2854. Land conveyance, Naval Training Center, Orlando, Florida.
Sec. 2855. One-year delay in demolition of radio transmitting facility 
          towers at Naval Station, Annapolis, Maryland, to facilitate 
          conveyance of towers.
Sec. 2856. Clarification of land exchange, Naval Reserve Readiness 
          Center, Portland, Maine.
Sec. 2857. Revision to lease authority, Naval Air Station, Meridian, 
          Mississippi.
Sec. 2858. Land conveyances, Norfolk, Virginia.

                     Part III--Air Force Conveyances

Sec. 2861. Land conveyance, Newington Defense Fuel Supply Point, New 
          Hampshire.
Sec. 2862. Land conveyance, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida.
Sec. 2863. Land conveyance, Port of Anchorage, Alaska.
Sec. 2864. Land conveyance, Forestport Test Annex, New York.
Sec. 2865. Land conveyance, McClellan Nuclear Radiation Center, 
          California.

                        Subtitle E--Other Matters

Sec. 2871. Acceptance of guarantees in connection with gifts to military 
          service academies.
Sec. 2872. Acquisition of State-held inholdings, east range of Fort 
          Huachuca, Arizona.
Sec. 2873. Enhancement of Pentagon renovation activities.

          Subtitle F--Expansion of Arlington National Cemetery

Sec. 2881. Transfer from Navy Annex, Arlington, Virginia.
Sec. 2882. Transfer from Fort Myer, Arlington, Virginia.

 Subtitle A--Military Construction Program and Military Family Housing 
                                Changes

SEC. 2801. EXEMPTION FROM NOTICE AND WAIT REQUIREMENTS OF MILITARY 
                    CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS SUPPORTED BY BURDENSHARING 
                    FUNDS UNDERTAKEN FOR WAR OR NATIONAL EMERGENCY.

    (a) Exemption.--Subsection (e) of section 2350j of title 
10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the 
following new paragraph:
    ``(3)(A) A military construction project under subsection 
(d) may be carried out without regard to the requirement in 
paragraph (1) and the limitation in paragraph (2) if the 
project is necessary to support the armed forces in the country 
or region in which the project is carried out by reason of a 
declaration of war, or a declaration by the President of a 
national emergency pursuant to the National Emergencies Act (50 
U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), that is in force at the time of the 
commencement of the project.
    ``(B) When a decision is made to carry out a military 
construction project under subparagraph (A), the Secretary of 
Defense shall submit to the congressional committees specified 
in subsection (g)--
            ``(i) a notice of the decision; and
            ``(ii) a statement of the current estimated cost of 
        the project, including the cost of any real property 
        transaction in connection with the project.''.
    (b) Conforming Amendment.--Subsection (g) of such section 
is amended by striking ``subsection (e)(1)'' and inserting 
``subsection (e)''.

SEC. 2802. DEVELOPMENT OF FORD ISLAND, HAWAII.

    (a) Conditional Authority To Develop.--(1) Subchapter I of 
chapter 169 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by 
adding at the end the following new section:

``Sec. 2814. Special authority for development of Ford Island, Hawaii

    ``(a) In General.--(1) Subject to paragraph (2), the 
Secretary of the Navy may exercise any authority or combination 
of authorities in this section for the purpose of developing or 
facilitating the development of Ford Island, Hawaii, to the 
extent that the Secretary determines the development is 
compatible with the mission of the Navy.
    ``(2) The Secretary of the Navy may not exercise any 
authority under this section until--
            ``(A) the Secretary submits to the appropriate 
        committees of Congress a master plan for the 
        development of Ford Island, Hawaii; and
            ``(B) a period of 30 calendar days has elapsed 
        following the date on which the notification is 
        received by those committees.
    ``(b) Conveyance Authority.--(1) The Secretary of the Navy 
may convey to any public or private person or entity all right, 
title, and interest of the United States in and to any real 
property (including any improvements thereon) or personal 
property under the jurisdiction of the Secretary in the State 
of Hawaii that the Secretary determines--
            ``(A) is excess to the needs of the Navy and all of 
        the other armed forces; and
            ``(B) will promote the purpose of this section.
    ``(2) A conveyance under this subsection may include such 
terms and conditions as the Secretary considers appropriate to 
protect the interests of the United States.
    ``(c) Lease Authority.--(1) The Secretary of the Navy may 
lease to any public or private person or entity any real 
property or personal property under the jurisdiction of the 
Secretary in the State of Hawaii that the Secretary 
determines--
            ``(A) is not needed for current operations of the 
        Navy and all of the other armed forces; and
            ``(B) will promote the purpose of this section.
    ``(2) A lease under this subsection shall be subject to 
section 2667(b)(1) of this title and may include such others 
terms as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the 
interests of the United States.
    ``(3) A lease of real property under this subsection may 
provide that, upon termination of the lease term, the lessee 
shall have the right of first refusal to acquire the real 
property covered by the lease if the property is then conveyed 
under subsection (b).
    ``(4)(A) The Secretary may provide property support 
services to or for real property leased under this subsection.
    ``(B) To the extent provided in appropriations Acts, any 
payment made to the Secretary for services provided under this 
paragraph shall be credited to the appropriation, account, or 
fund from which the cost of providing the services was paid.
    ``(d) Acquisition of Leasehold Interest by Secretary.--(1) 
The Secretary of the Navy may acquire a leasehold interest in 
any facility constructed under subsection (f) as consideration 
for a transaction authorized by this section upon such terms as 
the Secretary considers appropriate to promote the purpose of 
this section.
    ``(2) The term of a lease under paragraph (1) may not 
exceed 10 years, unless the Secretary of Defense approves a 
term in excess of 10 years for purposes of this section.
    ``(3) A lease under this subsection may provide that, upon 
termination of the lease term, the United States shall have the 
right of first refusal to acquire the facility covered by the 
lease.
    ``(e) Requirement for Competition.--The Secretary of the 
Navy shall use competitive procedures for purposes of selecting 
the recipient of real or personal property under subsection (b) 
and the lessee of real or personal property under subsection 
(c).
    ``(f) Consideration.--(1) As consideration for the 
conveyance of real or personal property under subsection (b), 
or for the lease of real or personal property under subsection 
(c), the Secretary of the Navy shall accept cash, real 
property, personal property, or services, or any combination 
thereof, in an aggregate amount equal to not less than the fair 
market value of the real or personal property conveyed or 
leased.
    ``(2) Subject to subsection (i), the services accepted by 
the Secretary under paragraph (1) may include the following:
            ``(A) The construction or improvement of facilities 
        at Ford Island.
            ``(B) The restoration or rehabilitation of real 
        property at Ford Island.
            ``(C) The provision of property support services 
        for property or facilities at Ford Island.
    ``(g) Notice and Wait Requirements.--The Secretary of the 
Navy may not carry out a transaction authorized by this section 
until--
            ``(1) the Secretary submits to the appropriate 
        committees of Congress a notification of the 
        transaction, including--
                    ``(A) a detailed description of the 
                transaction; and
                    ``(B) a justification for the transaction 
                specifying the manner in which the transaction 
                will meet the purposes of this section; and
            ``(2) a period of 30 calendar days has elapsed 
        following the date on which the notification is 
        received by those committees.
    ``(h) Ford Island Improvement Account.--(1) There is 
established on the books of the Treasury an account to be known 
as the `Ford Island Improvement Account'.
    ``(2) There shall be deposited into the account the 
following amounts:
            ``(A) Amounts authorized and appropriated to the 
        account.
            ``(B) Except as provided in subsection (c)(4)(B), 
        the amount of any cash payment received by the 
        Secretary for a transaction under this section.
    ``(i) Use of Account.--(1) Subject to paragraph (2), to the 
extent provided in advance in appropriation Acts, funds in the 
Ford Island Improvement Account may be used as follows:
            ``(A) To carry out or facilitate the carrying out 
        of a transaction authorized by this section.
            ``(B) To carry out improvements of property or 
        facilities at Ford Island.
            ``(C) To obtain property support services for 
        property or facilities at Ford Island.
    ``(2) To extent that the authorities provided under 
subchapter IV of this chapter are available to the Secretary of 
the Navy, the Secretary may not use the authorities in this 
section to acquire, construct, or improve family housing units, 
military unaccompanied housing units, or ancillary supporting 
facilities related to military housing.
    ``(3)(A) The Secretary may transfer funds from the Ford 
Island Improvement Account to the following funds:
            ``(i) The Department of Defense Family Housing 
        Improvement Fund established by section 2883(a)(1) of 
        this title.
            ``(ii) The Department of Defense Military 
        Unaccompanied Housing Improvement Fund established by 
        section 2883(a)(2) of this title.
    ``(B) Amounts transferred under subparagraph (A) to a fund 
referred to in that subparagraph shall be available in 
accordance with the provisions of section 2883 of this title 
for activities authorized under subchapter IV of this chapter 
at Ford Island.
    ``(j) Inapplicability of Certain Property Management 
Laws.--Except as otherwise provided in this section, 
transactions under this section shall not be subject to the 
following:
            ``(1) Sections 2667 and 2696 of this title.
            ``(2) Section 501 of the Stewart B. McKinney 
        Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11411).
            ``(3) Sections 202 and 203 of the Federal Property 
        and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 483, 
        484).
    ``(k) Scoring.--Nothing in this section shall be construed 
to waive the applicability to any lease entered into under this 
section of the budget scorekeeping guidelines used to measure 
compliance with the Balanced Budget Emergency Deficit Control 
Act of 1985.
    ``(l) Property Support Service Defined.--In this section, 
the term `property support service' means the following:
            ``(1) Any utility service or other service listed 
        in section 2686(a) of this title.
            ``(2) Any other service determined by the Secretary 
        to be a service that supports the operation and 
        maintenance of real property, personal property, or 
        facilities.''.
    (2) The table of sections at the beginning of such 
subchapter is amended by adding at the end the following new 
item:
``2814. Special authority for development of Ford Island, Hawaii.''.
    (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 2883(c) of title 10, 
United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the 
        following new subparagraph:
            ``(E) Any amounts that the Secretary of the Navy 
        transfers to that Fund pursuant to section 2814(i)(3) 
        of this title, subject to the restrictions on the use 
        of the transferred amounts specified in that 
        section.''; and
            (2) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the 
        following new subparagraph:
            ``(E) Any amounts that the Secretary of the Navy 
        transfers to that Fund pursuant to section 2814(i)(3) 
        of this title, subject to the restrictions on the use 
        of the transferred amounts specified in that 
        section.''.

SEC. 2803. EXPANSION OF ENTITIES ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN ALTERNATIVE 
                    AUTHORITY FOR ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT OF 
                    MILITARY HOUSING.

    (a) Definition of Eligible Entity.--Section 2871 of title 
10, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) by redesignating paragraphs (5) through (7) as 
        paragraphs (6) through (8) respectively; and
            (2) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following 
        new paragraph:
            ``(5) The term `eligible entity' means any private 
        person, corporation, firm, partnership, company, State 
        or local government, or housing authority of a State or 
        local government.''.
    (b) General Authority.--Section 2872 of such title is 
amended by striking ``private persons'' and inserting 
``eligible entities''.
    (c) Direct Loans and Loan Guarantees.--Section 2873 of such 
title is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a)(1)--
                    (A) by striking ``persons in the private 
                sector'' and inserting ``an eligible entity''; 
                and
                    (B) by striking ``such persons'' and 
                inserting ``the eligible entity''; and
            (2) in subsection (b)(1)--
                    (A) by striking ``any person in the private 
                sector'' and inserting ``an eligible entity''; 
                and
                    (B) by striking ``the person'' and 
                inserting ``the eligible entity''.
    (d) Investments.--Section 2875 of such title is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a), by striking 
        ``nongovernmental entities'' and inserting ``an 
        eligible entity'';
            (2) in subsection (c)--
                    (A) by striking ``a nongovernmental 
                entity'' both places it appears and inserting 
                ``an eligible entity''; and
                    (B) by striking ``the entity'' each place 
                it appears and inserting ``the eligible 
                entity'';
            (3) in subsection (d), by striking 
        ``nongovernmental'' and inserting ``eligible''; and
            (4) in subsection (e), by striking ``a 
        nongovernmental entity'' and inserting ``an eligible 
        entity''.
    (e) Rental Guarantees.--Section 2876 of such title is 
amended by striking ``private persons'' and inserting 
``eligible entities''.
    (f) Differential Lease Payments.--Section 2877 of such 
title is amended by striking ``private''.
    (g) Conveyance or Lease of Existing Property and 
Facilities.--Section 2878(a) of such title is amended by 
striking ``private persons'' and inserting ``eligible 
entities''.
    (h) Clerical Amendments.--(1) The heading of section 2875 
of such title is amended to read as follows:

``Sec. 2875. Investments''.

    (2) The table of sections at the beginning of subchapter IV 
of chapter 169 of such title is amended by striking the item 
relating to such section and inserting the following new item:
``2875. Investments.''.

SEC. 2804. RESTRICTION ON AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE OR CONSTRUCT ANCILLARY 
                    SUPPORTING FACILITIES FOR HOUSING UNITS.

    Section 2881 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) by inserting ``(a) Authority To Acquire or 
        Construct.--'' before ``Any project''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following new 
        subsection:
    ``(b) Restriction.--A project referred to in subsection (a) 
may not include the acquisition or construction of an ancillary 
supporting facility if, as determined by the Secretary 
concerned, the facility is to be used for providing merchandise 
or services in direct competition with--
            ``(1) the Army and Air Force Exchange Service;
            ``(2) the Navy Exchange Service Command;
            ``(3) a Marine Corps exchange;
            ``(4) the Defense Commissary Agency; or
            ``(5) any nonappropriated fund activity of the 
        Department of Defense for the morale, welfare, and 
        recreation of members of the armed forces.''.

SEC. 2805. PLANNING AND DESIGN FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS FOR 
                    RESERVE COMPONENTS.

    Section 18233(f)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is 
amended by inserting ``design,'' after ``planning,''.

SEC. 2806. MODIFICATION OF LIMITATIONS ON RESERVE COMPONENT FACILITY 
                    PROJECTS FOR CERTAIN SAFETY PROJECTS.

    (a) Exemption from Notice and Wait Requirement.--Subsection 
(a)(2) of section 18233a of title 10, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
            ``(C) An unspecified minor military construction 
        project (as defined in section 2805(a) of this title) 
        that is intended solely to correct a deficiency that is 
        life-threatening, health-threatening, or safety-
        threatening.''.
    (b) Availability of Operation and Maintenance Funds.--
Subsection (b) of such section is amended to read as follows:
    ``(b) Under such regulations as the Secretary of Defense 
may prescribe, the Secretary may spend, from appropriations 
available for operation and maintenance, amounts necessary to 
carry out any project authorized under section 18233(a) of this 
title costing not more than--
            ``(1) the amount specified in section 2805(c)(1) of 
        this title, in the case of a project intended solely to 
        correct a deficiency that is life-threatening, health-
        threatening, or safety-threatening; or
            ``(2) the amount specified in section 2805(c)(2) of 
        this title, in the case of any other project.''.

SEC. 2807. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON USE OF INCREMENTAL FUNDING TO CARRY OUT 
                    MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.

    It is the sense of Congress that--
            (1) in preparing the budget for each fiscal year 
        for military construction for submission to Congress 
        under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, the 
        President should request an amount of funds for each 
        proposed military construction project that is 
        sufficient to produce a complete and usable facility or 
        a complete and usable improvement to an existing 
        facility;
            (2) in limited instances, large military 
        construction projects may be funded in phases 
        consistent with established practices for such 
        projects; and
            (3) the President should not request, and Congress 
        should not agree to adopt, a general practice of 
        authorizing or appropriating funds for military 
        construction projects based on historical outlay rates 
        for military construction.

        Subtitle B--Real Property and Facilities Administration

SEC. 2811. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR 
                    SPECIAL OPERATIONS ACTIVITIES.

    Section 2680(d) of title 10, United States Code, is amended 
by striking ``September 30, 2000'' and inserting ``September 
30, 2005''.

SEC. 2812. ENHANCEMENT OF AUTHORITY RELATING TO UTILITY PRIVATIZATION.

    (a) Extended Contracts for Utility Services.--Subsection 
(c) of section 2688 of title 10, United States Code, is amended 
by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
    ``(3) A contract for the receipt of utility services as 
consideration under paragraph (1), or any other contract for 
utility services entered into by the Secretary concerned in 
connection with the conveyance of a utility system under this 
section, may be for a period not to exceed 50 years.''.
    (b) Definition of Utility System.--Subsection (g)(2)(B) of 
such section is amended by striking ``Easements'' and inserting 
``Real property, easements,''.
    (c) Funds To Facilitate Privatization.--Such section is 
further amended--
            (1) by redesignating subsections (g) and (h) as 
        subsections (i) and (j), respectively; and
            (2) by inserting after subsection (f) the following 
        new subsection:
    ``(g) Assistance for Construction, Repair, or Replacement 
of Utility Systems.--In lieu of carrying out a military 
construction project to construct, repair, or replace a utility 
system, the Secretary concerned may use funds authorized and 
appropriated for the project to facilitate the conveyance of 
the utility system under this section by making a contribution 
toward the cost of construction, repair, or replacement of the 
utility system by the entity to which the utility system is 
being conveyed. The Secretary concerned shall consider any such 
contribution in the economic analysis required under subsection 
(e).''.

SEC. 2813. ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS TO COVER ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 
                    RELATING TO CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS.

    Section 2695(b) of title 10, United States Code, is 
amended--
            (1) by inserting ``involving real property under 
        the control of the Secretary of a military department'' 
        after ``transactions''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following new 
        paragraph:
            ``(4) The disposal of real property of the United 
        States for which the Secretary will be the disposal 
        agent.''.

SEC. 2814. OPERATIONS OF NAVAL ACADEMY DAIRY FARM.

    Section 6976 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection 
        (d); and
            (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following 
        new subsection (c):
    ``(c) Lease Proceeds.--All money received from a lease 
entered into under subsection (b) shall be retained by the 
Superintendent of the Naval Academy and shall be available to 
cover expenses related to the property described in subsection 
(a), including reimbursing nonappropriated fund 
instrumentalities of the Naval Academy.''.

SEC. 2815. STUDY AND REPORT ON IMPACTS TO MILITARY READINESS OF 
                    PROPOSED LAND MANAGEMENT CHANGES ON PUBLIC LANDS IN 
                    UTAH.

    (a) Utah National Defense Lands Defined.--In this section, 
the term ``Utah national defense lands'' means public lands 
under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management in the 
State of Utah that are adjacent to or near the Utah Test and 
Training Range and Dugway Proving Ground or beneath the 
Military Operating Areas, Restricted Areas, and airspace that 
make up the Utah Test and Training Range.
    (b) Readiness Impact Study.--The Secretary of Defense shall 
conduct a study to evaluate the impact upon military training, 
testing, and operational readiness of any proposed changes in 
land designation or management of the Utah national defense 
lands. In conducting the study, the Secretary of Defense shall 
consider the following:
            (1) The present military requirements for and 
        missions conducted at Utah Test and Training Range, as 
        well as projected requirements for the support of 
        aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, missiles, 
        munitions, and other military requirements.
            (2) The future requirements for force structure and 
        doctrine changes, such as the Expeditionary Aerospace 
        Force concept, that could require the use of the Utah 
        Test and Training Range.
            (3) All other pertinent issues, such as overflight 
        requirements, access to electronic tracking and 
        communications sites, ground access to respond to 
        emergency or accident locations, munitions safety 
        buffers, noise requirements, ground safety and 
        encroachment issues.
    (c) Cooperation and Coordination.--The Secretary of Defense 
shall conduct the study in cooperation with the Secretary of 
the Air Force and the Secretary of the Army.
    (d) Effect of Study.--Until the Secretary of Defense 
submits to Congress a report containing the results of the 
study, the Secretary of the Interior may not proceed with the 
amendment of any individual resource management plan for Utah 
national defense lands, or any statewide environmental impact 
statement or statewide resource management plan amendment 
package for such lands, if the statewide environmental impact 
statement or statewide resource management plan amendment 
addresses wilderness characteristics or wilderness management 
issues affecting such lands.

SEC. 2816. DESIGNATION OF MISSILE INTELLIGENCE BUILDING AT REDSTONE 
                    ARSENAL, ALABAMA, AS THE RICHARD C. SHELBY CENTER 
                    FOR MISSILE INTELLIGENCE.

    (a) Designation.--The newly-constructed missile 
intelligence building located at Redstone Arsenal in 
Huntsville, Alabama, and housing a field agency of the Defense 
Intelligence Agency shall be known and designated as the 
``Richard C. Shelby Center for Missile Intelligence''.
    (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, 
document, paper, or other record of the United States to the 
missile intelligence building referred to in subsection (a) 
shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Richard C. Shelby 
Center for Missile Intelligence''.

            Subtitle C--Defense Base Closure and Realignment

SEC. 2821. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONVEYANCES OF BASE CLOSURE PROPERTY.

    (a) 1990 Law.--Section 2905(b)(4) of the Defense Base 
Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 (part A of title XXIX of 
Public Law 101-510; 10 U.S.C. 2687 note) is amended--
            (1) in subparagraph (A)--
                    (A) by inserting ``or realigned'' after 
                ``closed''; and
                    (B) by inserting ``for purposes of job 
                generation on the installation'' before the 
                period at the end;
            (2) by redesignating subparagraphs (C), (D), (E), 
        and (F) as subparagraphs (E), (F), (G), and (J), 
        respectively;
            (3) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the 
        following new subparagraphs:
    ``(B) The transfer of property of a military installation 
under subparagraph (A) shall be without consideration if the 
redevelopment authority with respect to the installation--
            ``(i) agrees that the proceeds from any sale or 
        lease of the property (or any portion thereof) received 
        by the redevelopment authority during at least the 
        first seven years after the date of the transfer under 
        subparagraph (A) shall be used to support the economic 
        redevelopment of, or related to, the installation; and
            ``(ii) executes the agreement for transfer of the 
        property and accepts control of the property within a 
        reasonable time after the date of the property disposal 
        record of decision or finding of no significant impact 
        under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 
        U.S.C. 4321 et seq.).
    ``(C) For purposes of subparagraph (B), the use of proceeds 
from a sale or lease described in such subparagraph to pay for, 
or offset the costs of, public investment on or related to the 
installation for any of the following purposes shall be 
considered a use to support the economic redevelopment of, or 
related to, the installation:
            ``(i) Road construction.
            ``(ii) Transportation management facilities.
            ``(iii) Storm and sanitary sewer construction.
            ``(iv) Police and fire protection facilities and 
        other public facilities.
            ``(v) Utility construction.
            ``(vi) Building rehabilitation.
            ``(vii) Historic property preservation.
            ``(viii) Pollution prevention equipment or 
        facilities.
            ``(ix) Demolition.
            ``(x) Disposal of hazardous materials generated by 
        demolition.
            ``(xi) Landscaping, grading, and other site or 
        public improvements.
            ``(xii) Planning for or the marketing of the 
        development and reuse of the installation.
    ``(D) The Secretary may recoup from a redevelopment 
authority such portion of the proceeds from a sale or lease 
described in subparagraph (B) as the Secretary determines 
appropriate if the redevelopment authority does not use the 
proceeds to support economic redevelopment of, or related to, 
the installation for the period specified in subparagraph 
(B).'';
            (4) in subparagraph (F), as redesignated by 
        paragraph (2)--
                    (A) by striking ``(i)''; and
                    (B) by striking clause (ii); and
            (5) by inserting after subparagraph (F), as so 
        redesignated, the following new subparagraphs:
    ``(H)(i) In the case of an agreement for the transfer of 
property of a military installation under this paragraph that 
was entered into before April 21, 1999, the Secretary may 
modify the agreement, and in so doing compromise, waive, 
adjust, release, or reduce any right, title, claim, lien, or 
demand of the United States, if--
            ``(I) the Secretary determines that as a result of 
        changed economic circumstances, a modification of the 
        agreement is necessary;
            ``(II) the terms of the modification do not require 
        the return of any payments that have been made to the 
        Secretary;
            ``(III) the terms of the modification do not 
        compromise, waive, adjust, release, or reduce any 
        right, title, claim, lien, or demand of the United 
        States with respect to in-kind consideration; and
            ``(IV) the cash consideration to which the United 
        States is entitled under the modified agreement, when 
        combined with the cash consideration to be received by 
        the United States for the disposal of other real 
        property assets on the installation, are as sufficient 
        as they were under the original agreement to fund the 
        reserve account established under section 204(b)(7)(C) 
        of the Defense Authorization Amendments and Base 
        Closure and Realignment Act, with the depreciated value 
        of the investment made with commissary store funds or 
        nonappropriated funds in property disposed of pursuant 
        to the agreement being modified, in accordance with 
        section 2906(d).
    ``(ii) When exercising the authority granted by clause (i), 
the Secretary may waive some or all future payments if, and to 
the extent that, the Secretary determines such waiver is 
necessary.
    ``(iii) With the exception of the requirement that the 
transfer be without consideration, the requirements of 
subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D) shall be applicable to any 
agreement modified pursuant to clause (i).
    ``(I) In the case of an agreement for the transfer of 
property of a military installation under this paragraph that 
was entered into during the period beginning on April 21, 1999, 
and ending on the date of enactment of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000, at the request of the 
redevelopment authority concerned, the Secretary shall modify 
the agreement for to conform to all the requirements of 
subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D). Such a modification may 
include the compromise, waiver, adjustment, release, or 
reduction of any right, title, claim, lien, or demand of the 
United States under the agreement.''
    (b) 1988 Law.--Section 204(b)(4) of the Defense 
Authorization Amendments and Base Closure and Realignment Act 
(Public Law 100-526; 10 U.S.C. 2687 note) is amended--
            (1) in subparagraph (A)--
                    (A) by inserting ``or realigned'' after 
                ``closed''; and
                    (B) by inserting ``for purposes of job 
                generation on the installation'' before the 
                period at the end;
            (2) by redesignating subparagraphs (C), (D), and 
        (E) as subparagraphs (E), (F), and (I), respectively;
            (3) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the 
        following new subparagraphs:
    ``(B) The transfer of property of a military installation 
under subparagraph (A) shall be without consideration if the 
redevelopment authority with respect to the installation--
            ``(i) agrees that the proceeds from any sale or 
        lease of the property (or any portion thereof) received 
        by the redevelopment authority during at least the 
        first seven years after the date of the transfer under 
        subparagraph (A) shall be used to support the economic 
        redevelopment of, or related to, the installation; and
            ``(ii) executes the agreement for transfer of the 
        property and accepts control of the property within a 
        reasonable time after the date of the property disposal 
        record of decision or finding of no significant impact 
        under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 
        U.S.C. 4321 et seq.).
    ``(C) For purposes of subparagraph (B), the use of proceeds 
from a sale or lease described in such subparagraph to pay for, 
or offset the costs of, public investment on or related to the 
installation for any of the following purposes shall be 
considered a use to support the economic redevelopment of, or 
related to, the installation:
            ``(i) Road construction.
            ``(ii) Transportation management facilities.
            ``(iii) Storm and sanitary sewer construction.
            ``(iv) Police and fire protection facilities and 
        other public facilities.
            ``(v) Utility construction.
            ``(vi) Building rehabilitation.
            ``(vii) Historic property preservation.
            ``(viii) Pollution prevention equipment or 
        facilities.
            ``(ix) Demolition.
            ``(x) Disposal of hazardous materials generated by 
        demolition.
            ``(xi) Landscaping, grading, and other site or 
        public improvements.
            ``(xii) Planning for or the marketing of the 
        development and reuse of the installation.
    ``(D) The Secretary may recoup from a redevelopment 
authority such portion of the proceeds from a sale or lease 
described in subparagraph (B) as the Secretary determines 
appropriate if the redevelopment authority does not use the 
proceeds to support economic redevelopment of, or related to, 
the installation for the period specified in subparagraph 
(B).'';
            (4) in subparagraph (E), as redesignated by 
        paragraph (2)--
                    (A) by striking ``(i)''; and
                    (B) by striking clause (ii); and
            (5) by inserting after subparagraph (F) the 
        following new subparagraphs:
    ``(G)(i) In the case of an agreement for the transfer of 
property of a military installation under this paragraph that 
was entered into before April 21, 1999, the Secretary may 
modify the agreement, and in so doing compromise, waive, 
adjust, release, or reduce any right, title, claim, lien, or 
demand of the United States, if--
            ``(I) the Secretary determines that as a result of 
        changed economic circumstances, a modification of the 
        agreement is necessary;
            ``(II) the terms of the modification do not require 
        the return of any payments that have been made to the 
        Secretary;
            ``(III) the terms of the modification do not 
        compromise, waive, adjust, release, or reduce any 
        right, title, claim, lien, or demand of the United 
        States with respect to in-kind consideration; and
            ``(IV) the cash consideration to which the United 
        States is entitled under the modified agreement, when 
        combined with the cash consideration to be received by 
        the United States for the disposal of other real 
        property assets on the installation, are as sufficient 
        as they were under the original agreement to fund the 
        reserve account established under paragraph (7)(C), 
        with the depreciated value of the investment made with 
        commissary store funds or nonappropriated funds in 
        property disposed of pursuant to the agreement being 
        modified, in accordance with section 2906(d) of the 
        Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990.
    ``(ii) When exercising the authority granted by clause (i), 
the Secretary may waive some or all future payments if, and to 
the extent that, the Secretary determines such waiver is 
necessary.
    ``(iii) With the exception of the requirement that the 
transfer be without consideration, the requirements of 
subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D) shall be applicable to any 
agreement modified pursuant to clause (i).
    ``(H) In the case of an agreement for the transfer of 
property of a military installation under this paragraph that 
was entered into during the period beginning on April 21, 1999, 
and ending on the date of enactment of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000, at the request of the 
redevelopment authority concerned, the Secretary shall modify 
the agreement for to conform to all the requirements of 
subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D). Such a modification may 
include the compromise, waiver, adjustment, release, or 
reduction of any right, title, claim, lien, or demand of the 
United States under the agreement.''

SEC. 2822. CONTINUATION OF AUTHORITY TO USE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE BASE 
                    CLOSURE ACCOUNT 1990 FOR ACTIVITIES REQUIRED TO 
                    CLOSE OR REALIGN MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.

    (a) Duration of Account.--Subsection (a) of section 2906 of 
the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 (part A of 
title XXIX of Public Law 101-510; 10 U.S.C. 2687 note) is 
amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
    ``(3) The Account shall be closed at the time and in the 
manner provided for appropriation accounts under section 1555 
of title 31, United States Code. Unobligated funds which remain 
in the Account upon closure shall be held by the Secretary of 
the Treasury until transferred by law after the congressional 
defense committees receive the final report transmitted under 
subsection (c)(2).''.
    (b) Effect of Continuation on Use of Account.--Subsection 
(b)(1) of such section is amended by adding at the end the 
following new sentence: ``After July 13, 2001, the Account 
shall be the sole source of Federal funds for environmental 
restoration, property management, and other caretaker costs 
associated with any real property at military installations 
closed or realigned under this part or such title II.''.
    (c) Conforming Amendments.--Such section is further 
amended--
            (1) in subsection (c)--
                    (A) by striking paragraph (2); and
                    (B) by redesignating paragraph (3) as 
                paragraph (2) and, in such paragraph, by 
                inserting after ``this part'' the following: 
                ``and no later than 60 days after the closure 
                of the Account under subsection (a)(3)''; and
            (2) in subsection (e), by striking ``the 
        termination of the authority of the Secretary to carry 
        out a closure or realignment under this part'' and 
        inserting ``the closure of the Account under subsection 
        (a)(3)''.

                      Subtitle D--Land Conveyances

                        PART I--ARMY CONVEYANCES

SEC. 2831. TRANSFER OF JURISDICTION, FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS.

    (a) Transfer of Land for Inclusion in National Cemetery.--
The Secretary of the Army may transfer, without reimbursement, 
to the administrative jurisdiction of the Secretary of Veterans 
Affairs a parcel of real property, including any improvements 
thereon, consisting of approximately 152 acres and comprising a 
portion of Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
    (b) Use of Land.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall 
include the real property transferred under subsection (a) in 
the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery and use the conveyed 
property as a national cemetery under chapter 24 of title 38, 
United States Code.
    (c) Legal Description.--The exact acreage and legal 
description of the real property to be transferred under this 
section shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the 
Secretary of the Army. The cost of the survey shall be borne by 
the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
    (d) Additional Terms and Conditions.--The Secretary of the 
Army may require such additional terms and conditions in 
connection with the transfer under this section as the 
Secretary of the Army considers appropriate to protect the 
interests of the United States.

SEC. 2832. LAND EXCHANGE, ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, ILLINOIS.

    (a) Conveyance Authorized.--The Secretary of the Army may 
convey to the City of Moline, Illinois (in this section 
referred to as the ``City''), all right, title, and interest of 
the United States in and to a parcel of real property, 
including improvements thereon, consisting of approximately .3 
acres at the Rock Island Arsenal for the purpose of permitting 
the City to construct a new entrance and exit ramp for the 
bridge that crosses the southeast end of the island containing 
the Arsenal.
    (b) Consideration.--As consideration for the conveyance 
under subsection (a), the City shall convey to the Secretary 
all right, title, and interest of the City in and to a parcel 
of real property consisting of approximately .2 acres and 
located in the vicinity of the parcel to be conveyed under 
subsection (a).
    (c) Description of Property.--The exact acreage and legal 
description of the parcels to be conveyed under this section 
shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary. 
The cost of the survey shall be borne by the City.
    (d) Additional Terms and Conditions.--The Secretary may 
require such additional terms and conditions in connection with 
the conveyances under this section as the Secretary considers 
appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.

SEC. 2833. LAND CONVEYANCE, ARMY RESERVE CENTER, BANGOR, MAINE.

    (a) Conveyance Authorized.--The Secretary of the Army may 
convey, without consideration, to the City of Bangor, Maine (in 
this section referred to as the ``City''), all right, title, 
and interest of the United States in and to a parcel of real 
property, including any improvements thereon, consisting of 
approximately 5 acres and containing the Army Reserve Center in 
Bangor, Maine, known as the Harold S. Slager Army Reserve 
Center, for the purpose of permitting the City to develop the 
parcel for educational purposes.
    (b) Alternative Conveyance Authority.--If at the time of 
the conveyance authorized by subsection (a) the Secretary has 
transferred jurisdiction over any of the property to be 
conveyed to the Administrator of General Services, the 
Administrator shall make the conveyance of such property under 
this section.
    (c) Federal Screening.--(1) If any of the property 
authorized to be conveyed by subsection (a) is under the 
jurisdiction of the Administrator as of the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall conduct with 
respect to such property the screening for further Federal use 
otherwise required by subsection (a) of section 2696 of title 
10, United States Code.
    (2) Subsections (b) through (d) of such section 2696 shall 
apply to the screening under paragraph (1) as if the screening 
were a screening conducted under subsection (a) of such 
section. For purposes of such subsection (b), the date of the 
enactment of the provision of law authorizing the conveyance of 
the property authorized to be conveyed by this section shall be 
the date of the enactment of this Act.
    (d) Reversionary Interest.--During the five-period 
beginning on the date the conveyance authorized by subsection 
(a) is made, if the official making the conveyance determines 
that the conveyed property is not being used for the purpose 
specified in such subsection, all right, title, and interest in 
and to the property shall revert to the United States, and the 
United States shall have the right of immediate entry onto the 
property. Any determination under this subsection shall be made 
on the record after an opportunity for a hearing.
    (e) Description of Property.--The exact acreage and legal 
description of the real property to be conveyed under 
subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to 
the official having jurisdiction over the property at the time 
of the conveyance. The cost of the survey shall be borne by the 
City.
    (f) Additional Terms and Conditions.--The official having 
jurisdiction over the property authorized to be conveyed by 
subsection (a) at the time of the conveyance may require such 
additional terms and conditions in connection with the 
conveyance as that official considers appropriate to protect 
the interest of the United States.

SEC. 2834. LAND CONVEYANCE, ARMY RESERVE CENTER, KANKAKEE, ILLINOIS.

    (a) Conveyance Authorized.--The Secretary of the Army may 
convey, without consideration, to the City of Kankakee, 
Illinois (in this section referred to as the ``City''), all 
right, title, and interest of the United States in and to a 
parcel of real property, including improvements thereon, that 
is located at 1600 Willow Street in Kankakee, Illinois, and 
contains the vacant Stefaninch Army Reserve Center for the 
purpose of permitting the City to use the parcel for economic 
development and other public purposes.
    (b) Description of Property.--The exact acreage and legal 
description of the real property to be conveyed under 
subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to 
the Secretary. The cost of the survey shall be borne by the 
City.
    (c) Reversionary Interest.--During the five-year period 
beginning on the date the Secretary makes the conveyance 
authorized under subsection (a), if the Secretary determines 
that the conveyed real property is not being used in accordance 
with the purpose of the conveyance specified in such 
subsection, all right, title, and interest in and to the 
property, including any improvements thereon, shall revert to 
the United States, and the United States shall have the right 
of immediate entry onto the property. Any determination of the 
Secretary under this subsection shall be made on the record 
after an opportunity for a hearing.
    (d) Additional Terms and Conditions.--The Secretary may 
require such additional terms and conditions in connection with 
the conveyance under subsection (a) as the Secretary considers 
appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.

SEC. 2835. LAND CONVEYANCE, ARMY RESERVE CENTER, CANNON FALLS, 
                    MINNESOTA.

    (a) Conveyance Authorized.--The Secretary of the Army may 
convey, without consideration, to the Cannon Falls Area 
Schools, Minnesota Independent School District Number 252 (in 
this section referred to as the ``District''), all right, 
title, and interest of the United States in and to a parcel of 
real property, including improvements thereon, that is located 
at 710 State Street East in Cannon Falls, Minnesota, and 
contains an Army Reserve Center for the purpose of permitting 
the District to develop the parcel for educational purposes.
    (b) Description of Property.--The exact acreage and legal 
description of the real property to be conveyed under 
subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to 
the Secretary. The cost of the survey shall be borne by the 
District.
    (c) Reversionary Interest.--During the five-year period 
beginning on the date the Secretary makes the conveyance 
authorized under subsection (a), if the Secretary determines 
that the conveyed real property is not being used in accordance 
with the purpose of the conveyance specified in such 
subsection, all right, title, and interest in and to the 
property, including any improvements thereon, shall revert to 
the United States, and the United States shall have the right 
of immediate entry onto the property. Any determination of the 
Secretary under this subsection shall be made on the record 
after an opportunity for a hearing.
    (d) Additional Terms and Conditions.--The Secretary may 
require such additional terms and conditions in connection with 
the conveyance under subsection (a) as the Secretary considers 
appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.

SEC. 2836. LAND CONVEYANCE, ARMY MAINTENANCE SUPPORT ACTIVITY (MARINE) 
                    NUMBER 84, MARCUS HOOK, PENNSYLVANIA.

    (a) Conveyance Authorized.--The Secretary of the Army may 
convey, without consideration, to the Borough of Marcus Hook, 
Pennsylvania (in this section referred to as the ``Borough''), 
all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to a 
parcel of real property, including improvements thereon, 
consisting of approximately 5 acres that is located at 7 West 
Delaware Avenue in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania, and contains the 
facility known as the Army Maintenance Support Activity 
(Marine) Number 84, for the purpose of permitting the Borough 
to develop the parcel for recreational or economic development 
purposes.
    (b) Condition of Conveyance.--The conveyance under 
subsection (a) shall be subject to the condition that the 
Borough--
            (1) use the conveyed property, directly or through 
        an agreement with a public or private entity, for 
        recreational or economic purposes; or
            (2) convey the property to an appropriate public or 
        private entity for use for such purposes.
    (c) Reversion.--If the Secretary determines at any time 
that the real property conveyed under subsection (a) is not 
being used for recreational or economic development purposes, 
as required by subsection (b), all right, title, and interest 
in and to the property conveyed under subsection (a), including 
any improvements thereon, shall revert to the United States, 
and the United States shall have the right of immediate entry 
thereon. Any determination of the Secretary under this 
subsection shall be made on the record after an opportunity for 
a hearing.
    (d) Description of Property.--The exact acreage and legal 
description of the real property to be conveyed under 
subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to 
the Secretary. The cost of the survey shall be borne by the 
Borough.
    (e) Additional Terms and Conditions.--The Secretary may 
require such additional terms and conditions in connection with 
the conveyance under subsection (a) as the Secretary considers 
appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.

SEC. 2837. LAND CONVEYANCES, ARMY DOCKS AND RELATED PROPERTY, ALASKA.

    (a) Juneau National Guard Dock.--The Secretary of the Army 
may convey, without consideration, to the City of Juneau, 
Alaska, all right, title, and interest of the United States in 
and to a parcel of real property, including improvements 
thereon, located at 1030 Thane Highway in Juneau, Alaska, and 
consisting of approximately 0.04 acres and the appurtenant 
facility known as the Juneau National Guard Dock, for the 
purpose permitting the recipient to use the parcel for 
navigation-related commerce.
    (b) Whittier DeLong Dock.--The Secretary may convey, 
without consideration, to the Alaska Railroad Corporation all 
right, title, and interest of the United States in and to a 
parcel of real property, including improvements thereon, 
located in Whittier, Alaska, and consisting of approximately 
6.13 acres and the appurtenant facility known as the DeLong 
Dock, for the purpose permitting the recipient to use the 
parcel for economic development.
    (c) Description of Property.--The exact acreage and legal 
description of the real property to be conveyed under 
subsections (a) and (b) shall be determined by surveys 
satisfactory to the Secretary. The cost of the surveys shall be 
borne by the recipient of the real property.
    (d) Reversionary Interests.--During the five-year period 
beginning on the date the Secretary makes a conveyance 
authorized under this section, if the Secretary determines that 
the real property conveyed by that conveyance is not being used 
in accordance with the purpose of the conveyance, all right, 
title, and interest in and to the property, including any 
improvements thereon, shall revert to the United States, and 
the United States shall have the right of immediate entry onto 
the property. Any determination of the Secretary under this 
subsection shall be made on the record after an opportunity for 
a hearing.
    (e) Additional Terms and Conditions.--The Secretary may 
require such additional terms and conditions in connection with 
the conveyances under subsection (a) and (b) as the Secretary 
considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United 
States.

SEC. 2838. LAND CONVEYANCE, FORT HUACHUCA, ARIZONA.

    (a) Conveyance Authorized.--The Secretary of the Army may 
convey, without consideration, to the Department of Veterans' 
Services of the State of Arizona (in this section referred to 
as the ``Department''), all right, title, and interest of the 
United States in and to a parcel of real property, including 
improvements thereon, consisting of approximately 130 acres at 
Fort Huachuca, Arizona, for the purpose of permitting the 
Department to establish a State-run cemetery for veterans.
    (b) Description of Property.--The exact acreage and legal 
description of the real property to be conveyed under 
subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to 
the Secretary. The cost of the survey shall be borne by the 
Department.
    (c) Additional Terms and Conditions.--The Secretary may 
require such additional terms and conditions in connection with 
the conveyance under subsection (a) as the Secretary considers 
appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.

SEC. 2839. LAND CONVEYANCE, NIKE BATTERY 80 FAMILY HOUSING SITE, EAST 
                    HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY.

    (a) Conveyance Authorized.--The Secretary of the Army may 
convey, without consideration, to the Township Council of East 
Hanover, New Jersey (in this section referred to as the 
``Township''), all right, title, and interest of the United 
States in and to a parcel of real property, including 
improvements thereon, consisting of approximately 13.88 acres 
located near the unincorporated area of Hanover Neck in East 
Hanover, New Jersey, and was a former family housing site for 
Nike Battery 80, for the purpose of permitting the Township to 
develop the parcel for affordable housing and for recreational 
purposes.
    (b) Description of Property.--The exact acreage and legal 
description of the real property to be conveyed under 
subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to 
the Secretary. The cost of the survey shall be borne by the 
Township.
    (c) Additional Terms and Conditions.--The Secretary may 
require such additional terms and conditions in connection with 
the conveyance under subsection (a) as the Secretary considers 
appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.

SEC. 2840. LAND CONVEYANCES, TWIN CITIES ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT, 
                    MINNESOTA.

    (a) Conveyance to City Authorized.--The Secretary of the 
Army may convey to the City of Arden Hills, Minnesota (in this 
section referred to as the ``City''), all right, title, and 
interest of the United States in and to a parcel of real 
property, including improvements thereon, consisting of 
approximately 4 acres at the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant, 
for the purpose of permitting the City to construct a city hall 
complex on the parcel.
    (b) Conveyance to County Authorized.--The Secretary of the 
Army may convey to Ramsey County, Minnesota (in this section 
referred to as the ``County''), all right, title, and interest 
of the United States in and to a parcel of real property, 
including improvements thereon, consisting of approximately 35 
acres at the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant, for the purpose 
of permitting the County to construct a maintenance facility on 
the parcel.
    (c) Consideration.--As consideration for the conveyances 
under this section, the City shall make the city hall complex 
available for use by the Minnesota National Guard for public 
meetings, and the County shall make the maintenance facility 
available for use by the Minnesota National Guard, as detailed 
in agreements entered into between the City, County, and the 
Commanding General of the Minnesota National Guard. Use of the 
city hall complex and maintenance facility by the Minnesota 
National Guard shall be without cost to the Minnesota National 
Guard.
    (d) Description of Property.--The exact acreage and legal 
description of the real property to be conveyed under this 
section shall be determined by surveys satisfactory to the 
Secretary. The cost of the survey shall be borne by the 
recipient of the real property.
    (e) Additional Terms and Conditions.--The Secretary may 
require such additional terms and conditions in connection with 
the conveyances under this section as the Secretary considers 
appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.

SEC. 2841. REPAIR AND CONVEYANCE OF RED BUTTE DAM AND RESERVOIR, SALT 
                    LAKE CITY, UTAH.

    (a) Conveyance Authorized.--The Secretary of the Army may 
convey, without consideration, to the Central Utah Water 
Conservancy District, Utah (in this section referred to as the 
``District''), all right, title, and interest of the United 
States in and to the real property, including the dam, 
spillway, and any other improvements thereon, comprising the 
Red Butte Dam and Reservoir, Salt Lake City, Utah. The 
Secretary shall make the conveyance without regard to the 
department or agency of the Federal Government having 
jurisdiction over Red Butte Dam and Reservoir.
    (b) Funds for Improvement of Dam and Reservoir.--(1) Not 
later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, 
the Secretary may make funds available to the District for 
purposes of the improvement of Red Butte Dam and Reservoir to 
meet the standards applicable to the dam and reservoir under 
the laws of the State of Utah. The amount of funds made 
available may not exceed $6,000,000.
    (2) The District shall use funds made available to the 
District under paragraph (1) solely for purposes of improving 
Red Butte Dam and Reservoir to meet the standards referred to 
in such paragraph.
    (c) Responsibility for Maintenance and Operation.--Upon the 
conveyance of Red Butte Dam and Reservoir under subsection (a), 
the District shall assume all responsibility for the operation 
and maintenance of Red Butte Dam and Reservoir for fish, 
wildlife, and flood control purposes in accordance with the 
repayment contract or other applicable agreement between the 
District and the Bureau of Reclamation with respect to Red 
Butte Dam and Reservoir.
    (d) Description of Property.--The legal description of the 
real property to be conveyed under subsection (a) shall be 
determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary. The cost 
of the survey shall be borne by the District.
    (e) Additional Terms and Conditions.--The Secretary may 
require such additional terms and conditions in connection with 
the conveyance under subsection (a) as the Secretary considers 
appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.

SEC. 2842. MODIFICATION OF LAND CONVEYANCE, JOLIET ARMY AMMUNITION 
                    PLANT, ILLINOIS.

    Section 2922(c) of the Military Construction Authorization 
Act for Fiscal Year 1996 (division B of Public Law 104-106; 110 
Stat. 605) is amended--
            (1) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``The conveyance''; 
        and
            (2) by adding at the end the following new 
        paragraph:
    ``(2) The landfill established on the real property 
conveyed under subsection (a) may contain only waste generated 
in the county in which the landfill is established and waste 
generated in municipalities located at least in part in that 
county. The landfill shall be closed and capped after 23 years 
of operation.''.

                       PART II--NAVY CONVEYANCES

SEC. 2851. LAND CONVEYANCE, NAVAL WEAPONS INDUSTRIAL RESERVE PLANT NO. 
                    387, DALLAS, TEXAS.

    (a) Conveyance Authorized.--(1) The Secretary of the Navy 
may convey to the City of Dallas, Texas (in this section 
referred to as the ``City''), all right, title, and interest of 
the United States in and to parcels of real property consisting 
of approximately 314 acres and comprising the Naval Weapons 
Industrial Reserve Plant No. 387, Dallas, Texas.
    (2)(A) As part of the conveyance authorized by paragraph 
(1), the Secretary may convey to the City such improvements, 
equipment, fixtures, and other personal property located on the 
parcels referred to in that paragraph as the Secretary 
determines to be not required by the Navy for other purposes.
    (B) The Secretary may permit the City to review and inspect 
the improvements, equipment, fixtures, and other personal 
property located on the parcels referred to in paragraph (1) 
for purposes of the conveyance authorized by this paragraph.
    (b) Authority To Convey Without Consideration.--The 
conveyance authorized by subsection (a) may be made without 
consideration if the Secretary determines that the conveyance 
on that basis would be in the best interests of the United 
States.
    (c) Condition of Conveyance.--The conveyance authorized by 
subsection (a) shall be subject to the condition that the 
City--
            (1) use the parcels, directly or through an 
        agreement with a public or private entity, for economic 
        purposes or such other public purposes as the City 
        determines appropriate; or
            (2) convey the parcels to an appropriate public 
        entity for use for such purposes.
    (d) Reversion.--If, during the 5-year period beginning on 
the date the Secretary makes the conveyance authorized by 
subsection (a), the Secretary determines that the conveyed real 
property is not being used for a purpose specified in 
subsection (c), all right, title, and interest in and to the 
property, including any improvements thereon, shall revert to 
the United States, and the United States shall have the right 
of immediate entry onto the property.
    (e) Limitation on Certain Subsequent Conveyances.--(1) 
Subject to paragraph (2), if at any time after the Secretary 
makes the conveyance authorized by subsection (a) the City 
conveys any portion of the parcels conveyed under that 
subsection to a private entity, the City shall pay to the 
United States an amount equal to the fair market value (as 
determined by the Secretary) of the portion conveyed at the 
time of its conveyance under this subsection.
    (2) Paragraph (1) applies to a conveyance described in that 
paragraph only if the Secretary makes the conveyance authorized 
by subsection (a) without consideration.
    (3) The Secretary shall cover over into the General Fund of 
the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts any amounts paid the 
Secretary under this subsection.
    (f) Interim Lease.--(1) Until such time as the real 
property described in subsection (a) is conveyed by deed under 
this section, the Secretary may continue to lease the property, 
together with improvements thereon, to the tenant occupying the 
property as of the date of the enactment of this Act (in this 
section referred to as the ``current tenant'') under the terms 
and conditions of the lease for the property in effect on that 
date (in this section referred to as the ``existing lease'') or 
a successor lease.
    (2) If good faith negotiations for the conveyance of the 
property continue under this section beyond the end of the 
third year of the term of the existing lease for the property, 
and the current tenant is in compliance with the lease, the 
Secretary shall continue to lease the property to the current 
tenant under the terms and conditions applicable to the first 
three years of the existing lease pursuant to the existing 
lease for the property.
    (3) If the property has not been conveyed by deed under 
this section within six years after the date of the enactment 
of this Act, the Secretary may extend or renegotiate the 
existing lease.
    (g) Maintenance of Property.--(1) If the existing lease is 
continued under subsection (f), the current tenant of the real 
property covered by the lease shall be responsible for 
maintenance of the property as provided for in the existing 
lease, any extension thereof, or any successor lease.
    (2) To the extent provided in advance in appropriations 
Acts, the Secretary shall be responsible for maintaining the 
real property to be conveyed under this section after the date 
of the termination of the lease with the current tenant or the 
date the property is vacated by the current tenant, whichever 
is later, until such time as the property is conveyed by deed 
under this section.
    (h) Description of Property.--The exact acreage and legal 
description of the real property to be conveyed under 
subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to 
the Secretary. The cost of the survey shall be borne by the 
City.
    (i) Additional Terms and Conditions.--The Secretary may 
require such additional terms and conditions in connection with 
the conveyance under subsection (a) as the Secretary considers 
appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.

SEC. 2852. LAND CONVEYANCE, MARINE CORPS AIR STATION, CHERRY POINT, 
                    NORTH CAROLINA.

    (a) Conveyance Authorized.--The Secretary of the Navy may 
convey, without consideration, to the State of North Carolina 
(in this section referred to as the ``State''), all right, 
title, and interest of the United States in and to a parcel of 
unimproved real property consisting of approximately 20 acres 
at the Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, North Carolina, 
for the purpose of permitting the State to develop the parcel 
for educational purposes.
    (b) Condition of Conveyance.--The conveyance authorized by 
subsection (a) shall be subject to the condition that the State 
convey to the United States such easements and rights-of-way 
regarding the parcel as the Secretary considers necessary to 
ensure use of the parcel by the State is compatible with the 
use of the Marine Corps Air Station.
    (c) Description of Property.--The exact acreage and legal 
description of the real property to be conveyed under 
subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to 
the Secretary. The cost of the survey shall be borne by the 
State.
    (d) Additional Terms and Conditions.--The Secretary may 
require such additional terms and conditions in connection with 
the conveyance under subsection (a) as the Secretary considers 
appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.

SEC. 2853. LAND CONVEYANCE, NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND.

    (a) Conveyance Authorized.--The Secretary of the Navy may 
convey to the City of Newport, Rhode Island (in this section 
referred to as the ``City''), all right, title, and interest of 
the United States in and to a parcel of real property (together 
with any improvements thereon) consisting of approximately 15 
acres and known as the Connell Manor housing area, which is 
located on Ranger Road and is bounded to the north by 
Coddington Highway, to the west and south by city streets, and 
to the east by private properties.
    (b) Consideration.--As consideration for the conveyance 
under subsection (a), the City shall pay to the Secretary an 
amount sufficient to cover the cost, as determined by the 
Secretary--
            (1) to carry out any environmental assessments and 
        any other studies, analyses, and assessments that may 
        be required under Federal law in connection with the 
        conveyance; and
            (2) to sever and realign utility systems as may be 
        necessary to complete the conveyance.
    (c) Description of Property.--The exact acreage and legal 
description of the real property to be conveyed under 
subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to 
the Secretary. The cost of the survey shall be borne by the 
City.
    (d) Additional Terms and Conditions.--The Secretary may 
require such additional terms and conditions in connection with 
the conveyance under subsection (a) as the Secretary considers 
appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.

SEC. 2854. LAND CONVEYANCE, NAVAL TRAINING CENTER, ORLANDO, FLORIDA.

    The Secretary of the Navy shall convey all right, title, 
and interest of the United States in and to the land comprising 
the main base portion of the Naval Training Center and the 
McCoy Annex Areas, Orlando, Florida, to the City of Orlando, 
Florida, in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth 
in the Memorandum of Agreement by and between the United States 
of America and the City of Orlando for the Economic Development 
Conveyance of Property on the Main Base and McCoy Annex Areas 
of the Naval Training Center, Orlando, executed by the Parties 
on December 9, 1997, as amended.

SEC. 2855. ONE-YEAR DELAY IN DEMOLITION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING FACILITY 
                    TOWERS AT NAVAL STATION, ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND, TO 
                    FACILITATE CONVEYANCE OF TOWERS.

    (a) Demolition Delay.--During the one-year period beginning 
on the date of the enactment of this Act, funds authorized to 
be appropriated by this or any other Act may not obligated or 
expended by the Secretary of the Navy to demolish the three 
southeastern most naval radio transmitting towers located at 
Naval Station, Annapolis, Maryland, that are otherwise 
scheduled for demolition as of that date.
    (b) Conveyance of Towers.--The Secretary may convey, 
without consideration, to the State of Maryland or the County 
of Anne Arundel, Maryland, all right, title, and interest 
(including maintenance responsibility) of the United States in 
and to the naval radio transmitting towers described in 
subsection (a) if, during the period specified in such 
subsection, the recipient agrees to accept the towers in an as 
is condition.
    (c) Additional Terms and Conditions.--The Secretary may 
require such additional terms and conditions in connection with 
the conveyance under subsection (b) as the Secretary considers 
appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.

SEC. 2856. CLARIFICATION OF LAND EXCHANGE, NAVAL RESERVE READINESS 
                    CENTER, PORTLAND, MAINE.

    (a) Clarification on Conveyee.--Subsection (a)(1) of 
section 2852 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 1999 (division B of Public Law 105-261; 112 Stat. 
2220) is amended by striking ``Gulf of Maine Aquarium 
Development Corporation, Portland, Maine (in this section 
referred to as the `Corporation')'' and inserting ``Gulf of 
Maine Aquarium Development Corporation, Portland, Maine, a non-
profit education and research institute (in this section 
referred to as the `Aquarium')''.
    (b) Conforming Amendments.--Such section is further amended 
by striking ``the Corporation'' each place it appears and 
inserting ``the Aquarium''.

SEC. 2857. REVISION TO LEASE AUTHORITY, NAVAL AIR STATION, MERIDIAN, 
                    MISSISSIPPI.

    Section 2837 of the Military Construction Authorization Act 
for Fiscal Year 1997 (division B of Public Law 104-201; 110 
Stat. 2798), as amended by section 2853 of the Military 
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (division B 
of Public Law 105-85; 111 Stat. 2009), is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ``22,000 
        square feet'' and inserting ``27,000 square feet''; and
            (2) in subsection (b)(2), by striking ``20 
        percent'' and inserting ``25 percent''.

SEC. 2858. LAND CONVEYANCES, NORFOLK, VIRGINIA.

    (a) Conveyances Authorized.--The Secretary of the Navy may 
convey to the Commonwealth of Virginia (in this section 
referred to as the ``Commonwealth''), all right, title, and 
interest of the United States in and to such parcels of real 
property in the Norfolk, Virginia, area as the Secretary and 
the Commonwealth jointly determine to be required for the 
projects referred to in subsection (d).
    (b) Grants of Easement or Right-of-Way.--The Secretary may 
grant to the Commonwealth such easements, rights-of-way, or 
other interests in land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary 
as the Secretary and the Commonwealth jointly determine to be 
required for the projects referred to in subsection (d).
    (c) Consideration.--(1) As consideration for the grant of 
easements and rights-of-way under subsection (b), the Secretary 
may require the Commonwealth--
            (A) to provide in the Virginia Transportation 
        Improvement Plan for improved access for ingress and 
        egress from Interstate Route 564 to the new air 
        terminal at Naval Air Station, Norfolk, Virginia; a
            (B) to include funding for a project or projects 
        necessary for such access in the Fiscal Year 2000-2001 
        Six Year Improvement Program of the Commonwealth of 
        Virginia; and
            (C) to relocate or replace (at no cost to the 
        Department of the Navy) facilities of the Navy that are 
        affected by the projects referred to in subsection (d).
    (2) The consideration to be provided under this subsection 
for any grants of easement and right-of-way under this section 
shall be set forth in a memorandum of agreement between the 
Secretary and the Commonwealth.
    (d) Covered Projects.--The projects referred to in this 
subsection are projects relating to highway construction, as 
follows:
            (1) Project number 0337-122-F14, PE-101 (Back 
        Gate).
            (2) Project number 0337-122-F14, PE-102 (Front 
        Gate).
            (3) Project number 0564-122-108, PE-101 (Interstate 
        Route 564 intermodal connector).
    (e) Sense of Congress Regarding Construction of Access to 
Naval Air Station, Norfolk, Virginia.--It is the sense of 
Congress that, by reason of the conveyances under subsection 
(a), the Commonwealth should work with the Secretary for 
purposes of constructing on Interstate Route 564 an interchange 
providing improved access to the new air terminal at Naval Air 
Station, Norfolk, Virginia.
    (f) Exemption From Federal Screening Requirement.--The 
conveyances authorized by subsection (a) shall be made without 
regard to the requirement under section 2696 of title 10, 
United States Code, that the property be screened for further 
Federal use in accordance with the Federal Property and 
Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 471 et seq.).
    (g) Description of Property.--The exact acreage and legal 
description of any real property conveyed under subsection (a), 
and of any easements, rights-of-way, or other interests granted 
under subsection (b), shall be determined by a survey or 
surveys satisfactory to the Secretary. The cost of the survey 
or surveys shall be borne by the Commonwealth.
    (h) Additional Terms and Conditions.--The Secretary may 
require such additional terms and conditions in connection with 
the conveyance of any real property under subsection (a) as the 
Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the 
United States.

                    PART III--AIR FORCE CONVEYANCES

SEC. 2861. LAND CONVEYANCE, NEWINGTON DEFENSE FUEL SUPPLY POINT, NEW 
                    HAMPSHIRE.

    (a) Conveyance Authorized.--The Secretary of the Air Force 
may convey, without consideration, to the Pease Development 
Authority, New Hampshire (in this section referred to as the 
``Authority''), all right, title, and interest of the United 
States in and to parcels of real property, together with any 
improvements thereon, consisting of approximately 10.26 acres 
and located in Newington, New Hampshire, the site of the 
Newington Defense Fuel Supply Point.
    (b) Related Pipeline and Easement.--As part of the 
conveyance authorized by subsection (a), the Secretary may 
convey to the Authority, without consideration, all right, 
title, and interest of the United States in and to the 
following:
            (1) The pipeline approximately 1.25 miles in length 
        that runs between the property authorized to be 
        conveyed under subsection (a) and former Pease Air 
        Force Base, New Hampshire, and any facilities and 
        equipment related thereto.
            (2) An easement consisting of approximately 4.612 
        acres for purposes of activities relating to the 
        pipeline.
    (c) Condition of Conveyance.--The conveyance authorized by 
subsection (a) may only be made if the Authority agrees to make 
the fuel supply pipeline available for use by the New Hampshire 
Air National Guard under terms and conditions acceptable to the 
Secretary.
    (d) Description of Property.--The exact acreage and legal 
description of the real property to be conveyed under 
subsection (a), the easement to be conveyed under subsection 
(b)(2), and the pipeline to be conveyed under subsection (b)(1) 
shall be determined by surveys and other means satisfactory to 
the Secretary. The cost of any survey or other services 
performed at the direction of the Secretary under the preceding 
sentence shall be borne by the Authority.
    (e) Additional Terms and Conditions.--The Secretary may 
require such additional terms and conditions in connection with 
the conveyances under this section as Secretary considers 
appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.

SEC. 2862. LAND CONVEYANCE, TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, FLORIDA.

    (a) Conveyance Authorized.--The Secretary of the Air Force 
may convey to Panama City, Florida (in this section referred to 
as the ``City''), all right, title, and interest of the United 
States in and to a parcel of real property, including 
improvements thereon, consisting of approximately 33.07 acres 
in Bay County, Florida, and containing the military family 
housing project for Tyndall Air Force Base known as Cove 
Garden.
    (b) Consideration.--As consideration for the conveyance 
under subsection (a), the City shall pay to the United States 
an amount equal to the fair market value of the real property 
to be conveyed, as determined by the Secretary.
    (c) Use of Proceeds.--In such amounts as are provided in 
advance in appropriations Acts, the Secretary may use the funds 
paid by the City under subsection (b) to construct or improve 
military family housing units at Tyndall Air Force Base and to 
improve ancillary supporting facilities related to such 
housing.
    (d) Description of Property.--The exact acreage and legal 
description of the real property to be conveyed under 
subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to 
the Secretary. The cost of the survey shall be borne by the 
City.
    (e) Additional Terms and Conditions.--The Secretary may 
require such additional terms and conditions in connection with 
the conveyance under subsection (a) as the Secretary considers 
appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.

SEC. 2863. LAND CONVEYANCE, PORT OF ANCHORAGE, ALASKA.

    (a) Conveyance Authorized.--The Secretary of the Air Force 
and the Secretary of the Interior may convey, without 
consideration, to the Port of Anchorage, an entity of the City 
of Anchorage, Alaska (in this section referred to as the 
``Port''), all right, title, and interest of the United States 
in and to two parcels of real property, including improvements 
thereon, consisting of a total of approximately 14.22 acres 
located adjacent to the Port of Anchorage Marine Industrial 
Park in Anchorage, Alaska, and leased by the Port from the 
Department of the Air Force and the Bureau of Land Management, 
for the purpose of permitting the Port to use the parcels for 
economic development.
    (b) Description of Property.--The exact acreage and legal 
description of the real property to be conveyed under 
subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to 
the Secretary of the Air Force and the Secretary of the 
Interior. The cost of the survey shall be borne by the Port.
    (c) Reversionary Interest.--During the five-year period 
beginning on the date the Secretary concerned makes the 
conveyance authorized under subsection (a), if that Secretary 
determines that the real property conveyed by that Secretary is 
not being used in accordance with the purpose of the conveyance 
specified in such subsection, all right, title, and interest in 
and to that property, including any improvements thereon, shall 
revert to the United States, and the United States shall have 
the right of immediate entry onto the property. Any 
determination of the Secretary concerned under this subsection 
shall be made on the record after an opportunity for a hearing.
    (d) Additional Terms and Conditions.--The Secretary of the 
Air Force and the Secretary of the Interior may require such 
additional terms and conditions in connection with the 
conveyance under subsection (a) as the Secretaries considers 
appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.

SEC. 2864. LAND CONVEYANCE, FORESTPORT TEST ANNEX, NEW YORK.

    (a) Conveyance Authorized.--The Secretary of the Air Force 
may convey, without consideration, to the Town of Ohio, New 
York (in this section referred to as the ``Town''), all right, 
title, and interest of the United States in and to a parcel of 
real property, including improvements thereon, consisting of 
approximately 164 acres in Herkimer County, New York, and 
approximately 18 acres in Oneida County, New York, and 
containing the Forestport Test Annex for the purpose of 
permitting the Town to develop the parcel for economic purposes 
and to further the provision of municipal services.
    (b) Description of Property.--The exact acreage and legal 
description of the real property to be conveyed under 
subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to 
the Secretary. The cost of the survey shall be borne by the 
Town.
    (c) Reversionary Interest.--During the five-year period 
beginning on the date the Secretary makes the conveyance 
authorized under subsection (a), if the Secretary determines 
that the conveyed real property is not being used in accordance 
with the purpose of the conveyance specified in such 
subsection, all right, title, and interest in and to the 
property, including any improvements thereon, shall revert to 
the United States, and the United States shall have the right 
of immediate entry onto the property. Any determination of the 
Secretary under this subsection shall be made on the record 
after an opportunity for a hearing.
    (d) Additional Terms and Conditions.--The Secretary may 
require such additional terms and conditions in connection with 
the conveyance under subsection (a) as the Secretary considers 
appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.

SEC. 2865. LAND CONVEYANCE, MCCLELLAN NUCLEAR RADIATION CENTER, 
                    CALIFORNIA.

    (a) Conveyance Authorized.--(1) Consistent with applicable 
laws, including section 120 of the Comprehensive Environmental 
Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 
9620), the Secretary of the Air Force may convey, without 
consideration, to the Regents of the University of California, 
acting on behalf of the University of California, Davis (in 
this section referred to as the ``Regents''), all right, title, 
and interest of the United States in and to the parcel of real 
property, including improvements thereon, consisting of the 
McClellan Nuclear Radiation Center, California.
    (2) Pending the completion of all actions necessary to 
prepare the property described in paragraph (1) for conveyance 
under such paragraph, the Secretary may lease the property to 
the Regents.
    (b) Inspection of Property.--At an appropriate time before 
any conveyance or lease under subsection (a), the Secretary 
shall permit the Regents access to the property described in 
such subsection for purposes of such investigation of the 
McClellan Nuclear Radiation Center and the atomic reactor 
located at the Center as the Regents consider appropriate.
    (c) Hold Harmless.--(1)(A) The Secretary may not make the 
conveyance or lease authorized by subsection (a) unless the 
Regents agree to indemnify and hold harmless the United States 
for and against the following:
            (i) Any and all costs associated with the 
        decontamination and decommissioning of the atomic 
        reactor at the McClellan Nuclear Radiation Center under 
        requirements that are imposed by the Nuclear Regulatory 
        Commission or any other appropriate Federal or State 
        regulatory agency.
            (ii) Any and all injury, damage, or other liability 
        arising from the operation of the atomic reactor after 
        its conveyance under this section.
    (B) The Secretary may pay the Regents an amount not exceed 
$17,593,000 as consideration for the agreement under 
subparagraph (A). Notwithstanding section 2906(b) of the 
Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 (part A of 
title XXIX of Public Law 101-510; 10 U.S.C. 2687 note), the 
Secretary may use amounts appropriated pursuant to the 
authorization of appropriation in section 2405(a)(7) to make 
the payment under this subparagraph.
    (2) Notwithstanding the agreement under paragraph (1), the 
Secretary may, as part of the conveyance or lease authorized by 
subsection (a), enter into an agreement with the Regents under 
which the United States shall indemnify and hold harmless the 
University of California for and against any injury, damage, or 
other liability in connection with the operation of the atomic 
reactor at the McClellan Nuclear Radiation Center after its 
conveyance or lease that arises from a defect in the atomic 
reactor that could not have been discovered in the course of 
the inspection carried out under subsection (b).
    (d) Continuing Operation of Reactor.--Until such time as 
the property authorized to be conveyed by subsection (a) is 
conveyed by deed or lease, the Secretary shall take appropriate 
actions, including the allocation of personnel, funds, and 
other resources, to ensure the continuing operation of the 
atomic reactor located at the McClellan Nuclear Radiation 
Center in accordance with applicable requirements of the 
Nuclear Regulatory Commission and otherwise in accordance with 
law.
    (e) Description of Property.--The exact acreage and legal 
description of the real property to be conveyed under 
subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to 
the Secretary. The cost of the survey shall be borne by the 
Secretary.
    (f) Additional Terms and Conditions.--The Secretary may 
require such additional terms and conditions in connection with 
the conveyance or lease under subsection (a) as the Secretary 
considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United 
States.

                       Subtitle E--Other Matters

SEC. 2871. ACCEPTANCE OF GUARANTEES IN CONNECTION WITH GIFTS TO 
                    MILITARY SERVICE ACADEMIES.

    (a) United States Military Academy.--(1) Chapter 403 of 
title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after 
section 4356 the following new section:

``Sec. 4357. Acceptance of guarantees with gifts for major projects

    ``(a) Acceptance Authority.--Subject to subsection (c), the 
Secretary of the Army may accept from a donor or donors a 
qualified guarantee for the completion of a major project for 
the benefit of the Academy.
    ``(b) Obligation Authority.--The amount of a qualified 
guarantee accepted under this section shall be considered as 
contract authority to provide obligation authority for purposes 
of Federal fiscal and contractual requirements. Funds available 
for a project for which such a guarantee has been accepted may 
be obligated and expended for the project without regard to 
whether the total amount of the funds and other resources 
available for the project (not taking into account the amount 
of the guarantee) is sufficient to pay for completion of the 
project.
    ``(c) Notice of Proposed Acceptance.--The Secretary of the 
Army may not accept a qualified guarantee under this section 
for the completion of a major project until after the 
expiration of 30 days following the date upon which a report of 
the facts concerning the proposed guarantee is submitted to 
Congress.
    ``(d) Prohibition on Commingling of Funds.--The Secretary 
of the Army may not enter into any contract or other 
transaction involving the use of a qualified guarantee and 
appropriated funds in the same contract or transaction.
    ``(e) Definitions.--In this section:
            ``(1) Major project.--The term `major project' 
        means a project for the purchase or other procurement 
        of real or personal property, or for the construction, 
        renovation, or repair of real or personal property, the 
        total cost of which is, or is estimated to be, at least 
        $1,000,000.
            ``(2) Qualified guarantee.--The term `qualified 
        guarantee', with respect to a major project, means a 
        guarantee that--
                    ``(A) is made by one or more persons in 
                connection with a donation, specifically for 
                the project, of a total amount in cash or 
                securities that, as determined by the Secretary 
                of the Army, is sufficient to defray a 
                substantial portion of the total cost of the 
                project;
                    ``(B) is made to facilitate or expedite the 
                completion of the project in reasonable 
                anticipation that other donors will contribute 
                sufficient funds or other resources in amounts 
                sufficient to pay for completion of the 
                project;
                    ``(C) is set forth as a written agreement 
                that provides for the donor to furnish in cash 
                or securities, in addition to the donor's other 
                gift or gifts for the project, any additional 
                amount that may become necessary for paying the 
                cost of completing the project by reason of a 
                failure to obtain from other donors or sources 
                funds or other resources in amounts sufficient 
                to pay the cost of completing the project; and
                    ``(D) is accompanied by--
                            ``(i) an irrevocable and 
                        unconditional standby letter of credit 
                        for the benefit of the Academy that is 
                        in the amount of the guarantee and is 
                        issued by a major United States 
                        commercial bank; or
                            ``(ii) a qualified account control 
                        agreement.
            ``(3) Qualified account control agreement.--The 
        term `qualified account control agreement', with 
        respect to a guarantee of a donor, means an agreement 
        among the donor, the Secretary of the Army, and a major 
        United States investment management firm that--
                    ``(A) ensures the availability of 
                sufficient funds or other financial resources 
                to pay the amount guaranteed during the period 
                of the guarantee;
                    ``(B) provides for the perfection of a 
                security interest in the assets of the account 
                for the United States for the benefit of the 
                Academy with the highest priority available for 
                liens and security interests under applicable 
                law;
                    ``(C) requires the donor to maintain in an 
                account with the investment management firm 
                assets having a total value that is not less 
                than 130 percent of the amount guaranteed; and
                    ``(D) requires the investment management 
                firm, at any time that the value of the account 
                is less than the value required to be 
                maintained under subparagraph (C), to liquidate 
                any noncash assets in the account and reinvest 
                the proceeds in Treasury bills issued under 
                section 3104 of title 31.
            ``(4) Major united states commercial bank.--The 
        term `major United States commercial bank' means a 
        commercial bank that--
                    ``(A) is an insured bank (as defined in 
                section 3 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act 
                (12 U.S.C. 1813));
                    ``(B) is headquartered in the United 
                States; and
                    ``(C) has net assets in a total amount 
                considered by the Secretary of the Army to 
                qualify the bank as a major bank.
            ``(5) Major united states investment management 
        firm.--The term `major United States investment 
        management firm' means any broker, dealer, investment 
        adviser, or provider of investment supervisory services 
        (as defined in section 3 of the Securities Exchange Act 
        of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c) or section 202 of the 
        Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80b-2) or a 
        major United States commercial bank that--
                    ``(A) is headquartered in the United 
                States; and
                    ``(B) holds for the account of others 
                investment assets in a total amount considered 
                by the Secretary of the Army to qualify the 
                firm as a major investment management firm.''.
    (2) The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter 
is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 4356 
the following new item:
``4357. Acceptance of guarantees with gifts for major projects.''.
    (b) Naval Academy.--(1) Chapter 603 of title 10, United 
States Code, is amended by inserting after section 6974 the 
following new section:

``Sec. 6975. Acceptance of guarantees with gifts for major projects

    ``(a) Acceptance Authority.--Subject to subsection (c), the 
Secretary of the Navy may accept from a donor or donors a 
qualified guarantee for the completion of a major project for 
the benefit of the Naval Academy.
    ``(b) Obligation Authority.--The amount of a qualified 
guarantee accepted under this section shall be considered as 
contract authority to provide obligation authority for purposes 
of Federal fiscal and contractual requirements. Funds available 
for a project for which such a guarantee has been accepted may 
be obligated and expended for the project without regard to 
whether the total amount of the funds and other resources 
available for the project (not taking into account the amount 
of the guarantee) is sufficient to pay for completion of the 
project.
    ``(c) Notice of Proposed Acceptance.--The Secretary of the 
Navy may not accept a qualified guarantee under this section 
for the completion of a major project until after the 
expiration of 30 days following the date upon which a report of 
the facts concerning the proposed guarantee is submitted to 
Congress.
    ``(d) Prohibition on Commingling of Funds.--The Secretary 
of the Navy may not enter into any contract or other 
transaction involving the use of a qualified guarantee and 
appropriated funds in the same contract or transaction.
    ``(e) Definitions.--In this section:
            ``(1) Major project.--The term `major project' 
        means a project for the purchase or other procurement 
        of real or personal property, or for the construction, 
        renovation, or repair of real or personal property, the 
        total cost of which is, or is estimated to be, at least 
        $1,000,000.
            ``(2) Qualified guarantee.--The term `qualified 
        guarantee', with respect to a major project, means a 
        guarantee that--
                    ``(A) is made by one or more persons in 
                connection with a donation, specifically for 
                the project, of a total amount in cash or 
                securities that, as determined by the Secretary 
                of the Navy, is sufficient to defray a 
                substantial portion of the total cost of the 
                project;
                    ``(B) is made to facilitate or expedite the 
                completion of the project in reasonable 
                anticipation that other donors will contribute 
                sufficient funds or other resources in amounts 
                sufficient to pay for completion of the 
                project;
                    ``(C) is set forth as a written agreement 
                that provides for the donor to furnish in cash 
                or securities, in addition to the donor's other 
                gift or gifts for the project, any additional 
                amount that may become necessary for paying the 
                cost of completing the project by reason of a 
                failure to obtain from other donors or sources 
                funds or other resources in amounts sufficient 
                to pay the cost of completing the project; and
                    ``(D) is accompanied by--
                            ``(i) an irrevocable and 
                        unconditional standby letter of credit 
                        for the benefit of the Naval Academy 
                        that is in the amount of the guarantee 
                        and is issued by a major United States 
                        commercial bank; or
                            ``(ii) a qualified account control 
                        agreement.
            ``(3) Qualified account control agreement.--The 
        term `qualified account control agreement', with 
        respect to a guarantee of a donor, means an agreement 
        among the donor, the Secretary of the Navy, and a major 
        United States investment management firm that--
                    ``(A) ensures the availability of 
                sufficient funds or other financial resources 
                to pay the amount guaranteed during the period 
                of the guarantee;
                    ``(B) provides for the perfection of a 
                security interest in the assets of the account 
                for the United States for the benefit of the 
                Naval Academy with the highest priority 
                available for liens and security interests 
                under applicable law;
                    ``(C) requires the donor to maintain in an 
                account with the investment management firm 
                assets having a total value that is not less 
                than 130 percent of the amount guaranteed; and
                    ``(D) requires the investment management 
                firm, at any time that the value of the account 
                is less than the value required to be 
                maintained under subparagraph (C), to liquidate 
                any noncash assets in the account and reinvest 
                the proceeds in Treasury bills issued under 
                section 3104 of title 31.
            ``(4) Major united states commercial bank.--The 
        term `major United States commercial bank' means a 
        commercial bank that--
                    ``(A) is an insured bank (as defined in 
                section 3 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act 
                (12 U.S.C. 1813));
                    ``(B) is headquartered in the United 
                States; and
                    ``(C) has net assets in a total amount 
                considered by the Secretary of the Navy to 
                qualify the bank as a major bank.
            ``(5) Major united states investment management 
        firm.--The term `major United States investment 
        management firm' means any broker, dealer, investment 
        adviser, or provider of investment supervisory services 
        (as defined in section 3 of the Securities Exchange Act 
        of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c) or section 202 of the 
        Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80b-2) or a 
        major United States commercial bank that--
                    ``(A) is headquartered in the United 
                States; and
                    ``(B) holds for the account of others 
                investment assets in a total amount considered 
                by the Secretary of the Navy to qualify the 
                firm as a major investment management firm.''.
    (2) The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter 
is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 6974 
the following new item:
``6975. Acceptance of guarantees with gifts for major projects.''.
    (c) Air Force Academy.--(1) Chapter 903 of title 10, United 
States Code, is amended by inserting after section 9355 the 
following new section:

``Sec. 9356. Acceptance of guarantees with gifts for major projects

    ``(a) Acceptance Authority.--Subject to subsection (c), the 
Secretary of the Air Force may accept from a donor or donors a 
qualified guarantee for the completion of a major project for 
the benefit of the Academy.
    ``(b) Obligation Authority.--The amount of a qualified 
guarantee accepted under this section shall be considered as 
contract authority to provide obligation authority for purposes 
of Federal fiscal and contractual requirements. Funds available 
for a project for which such a guarantee has been accepted may 
be obligated and expended for the project without regard to 
whether the total amount of the funds and other resources 
available for the project (not taking into account the amount 
of the guarantee) is sufficient to pay for completion of the 
project.
    ``(c) Notice of Proposed Acceptance.--The Secretary of the 
Air Force may not accept a qualified guarantee under this 
section for the completion of a major project until after the 
expiration of 30 days following the date upon which a report of 
the facts concerning the proposed guarantee is submitted to 
Congress.
    ``(d) Prohibition on Commingling of Funds.--The Secretary 
of the Air Force may not enter into any contract or other 
transaction involving the use of a qualified guarantee and 
appropriated funds in the same contract or transaction.
    ``(e) Definitions.--In this section:
            ``(1) Major project.--The term `major project' 
        means a project for the purchase or other procurement 
        of real or personal property, or for the construction, 
        renovation, or repair of real or personal property, the 
        total cost of which is, or is estimated to be, at least 
        $1,000,000.
            ``(2) Qualified guarantee.--The term `qualified 
        guarantee', with respect to a major project, means a 
        guarantee that--
                    ``(A) is made by one or more persons in 
                connection with a donation, specifically for 
                the project, of a total amount in cash or 
                securities that, as determined by the Secretary 
                of the Air Force, is sufficient to defray a 
                substantial portion of the total cost of the 
                project;
                    ``(B) is made to facilitate or expedite the 
                completion of the project in reasonable 
                anticipation that other donors will contribute 
                sufficient funds or other resources in amounts 
                sufficient to pay for completion of the 
                project;
                    ``(C) is set forth as a written agreement 
                that provides for the donor to furnish in cash 
                or securities, in addition to the donor's other 
                gift or gifts for the project, any additional 
                amount that may become necessary for paying the 
                cost of completing the project by reason of a 
                failure to obtain from other donors or sources 
                funds or other resources in amounts sufficient 
                to pay the cost of completing the project; and
                    ``(D) is accompanied by--
                            ``(i) an irrevocable and 
                        unconditional standby letter of credit 
                        for the benefit of the Academy that is 
                        in the amount of the guarantee and is 
                        issued by a major United States 
                        commercial bank; or
                            ``(ii) a qualified account control 
                        agreement.
            ``(3) Qualified account control agreement.--The 
        term `qualified account control agreement', with 
        respect to a guarantee of a donor, means an agreement 
        among the donor, the Secretary of the Air Force, and a 
        major United States investment management firm that--
                    ``(A) ensures the availability of 
                sufficient funds or other financial resources 
                to pay the amount guaranteed during the period 
                of the guarantee;
                    ``(B) provides for the perfection of a 
                security interest in the assets of the account 
                for the United States for the benefit of the 
                Academy with the highest priority available for 
                liens and security interests under applicable 
                law;
                    ``(C) requires the donor to maintain in an 
                account with the investment management firm 
                assets having a total value that is not less 
                than 130 percent of the amount guaranteed; and
                    ``(D) requires the investment management 
                firm, at any time that the value of the account 
                is less than the value required to be 
                maintained under subparagraph (C), to liquidate 
                any noncash assets in the account and reinvest 
                the proceeds in Treasury bills issued under 
                section 3104 of title 31.
            ``(4) Major united states commercial bank.--The 
        term `major United States commercial bank' means a 
        commercial bank that--
                    ``(A) is an insured bank (as defined in 
                section 3 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act 
                (12 U.S.C. 1813));
                    ``(B) is headquartered in the United 
                States; and
                    ``(C) has net assets in a total amount 
                considered by the Secretary of the Air Force to 
                qualify the bank as a major bank.
            ``(5) Major united states investment management 
        firm.--The term `major United States investment 
        management firm' means any broker, dealer, investment 
        adviser, or provider of investment supervisory services 
        (as defined in section 3 of the Securities Exchange Act 
        of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c) or section 202 of the 
        Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80b-2) or a 
        major United States commercial bank that--
                    ``(A) is headquartered in the United 
                States; and
                    ``(B) holds for the account of others 
                investment assets in a total amount considered 
                by the Secretary of the Air Force to qualify 
                the firm as a major investment management 
                firm.''.
    (2) The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter 
is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 9355 
the following new item:
``9356. Acceptance of guarantees with gifts for major projects.''.

SEC. 2872. ACQUISITION OF STATE-HELD INHOLDINGS, EAST RANGE OF FORT 
                    HUACHUCA, ARIZONA.

    (a) Acquisition Authorized.--(1) The Secretary of the 
Interior may acquire by eminent domain, but with the consent of 
the State of Arizona, all right, title, and interest (including 
any mineral rights) of the State of Arizona in and to 
unimproved Arizona State Trust lands consisting of 
approximately 1,536.47 acres in the Fort Huachuca East Range, 
Cochise County, Arizona.
    (2) The Secretary may also acquire by eminent domain, but 
with the consent of the State of Arizona, any trust mineral 
estate of the State of Arizona located beneath the surface 
estates of the United States in one or more parcels of land 
consisting of approximately 12,943 acres in the Fort Huachuca 
East Range, Cochise County, Arizona.
    (b) Consideration.--(1) Subject to subsection (c), as 
consideration for the acquisition by the United States of 
Arizona State trust lands and mineral interests under 
subsection (a), the Secretary, acting through the Bureau of 
Land Management, may convey to the State of Arizona all right, 
title, and interest of the United States, or some lesser 
interest, in one or more parcels of Federal land under the 
jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management in the State of 
Arizona.
    (2) The lands or interests in land to be conveyed under 
this subsection shall be mutually agreed upon by the Secretary 
and the State of Arizona, as provided in subsection (c)(1).
    (3) The value of the lands conveyed out of Federal 
ownership under this subsection either shall be equal to the 
value of the lands and mineral interests received by the United 
States under subsection (a) or, if not, shall be equalized by a 
payment made by the Secretary or the State of Arizona, as 
necessary.
    (c) Conditions on Conveyance to State.--The Secretary may 
make the conveyance described in subsection (b) only if--
            (1) the transfer of the Federal lands to the State 
        of Arizona is acceptable to the State Land 
        Commissioner; and
            (2) the conveyance of lands and interests in lands 
        under subsection (b) is accepted by the State of 
        Arizona as full consideration for the land and mineral 
        rights acquired by the United States under subsection 
        (a) and terminates all right, title, and interest of 
        all parties (other than the United States) in and to 
        the acquired lands and mineral rights.
    (d) Use of Eminent Domain.--The Secretary may acquire the 
State lands and mineral rights under subsection (a) pursuant to 
the laws and regulations governing eminent domain.
    (e) Determination of Fair Market Value.--Notwithstanding 
any other provision of law, the value of lands and interests in 
lands acquired or conveyed by the United States under this 
section shall be determined in accordance with the Uniform 
Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisition, as published 
by the Department of Justice in 1992. The appraisal shall be 
subject to the review and acceptance by the Land Department of 
the State of Arizona and the Bureau of Land Management.
    (f) Descriptions of Land.--The exact acreage and legal 
descriptions of the lands and interests in lands acquired or 
conveyed by the United States under this section shall be 
determined by surveys that are satisfactory to the Secretary of 
the Interior and the State of Arizona.
    (g) Withdrawal of Acquired Lands for Military Purposes.--
After acquisition, the lands acquired by the United States 
under subsection (a) may be withdrawn and reserved, in 
accordance with all applicable environmental laws, for use by 
the Secretary of the Army for military training and testing in 
the same manner as other Federal lands located in the Fort 
Huachuca East Range that were withdrawn and reserved for Army 
use through Public Land Order 1471 of 1957.
    (h) Additional Terms and Conditions.--The Secretary of the 
Interior may require such additional terms and conditions in 
connection with the conveyance and acquisition of lands and 
interests in land under this section as the Secretary considers 
appropriate to protect the interests of the United States and 
any valid existing rights.
    (i) Cost Reimbursement.--All costs associated with the 
processing of the acquisition of State trust lands and mineral 
interests under subsection (a) and the conveyance of public 
lands under subsection (b) shall be borne by the Secretary of 
the Army.

SEC. 2873. ENHANCEMENT OF PENTAGON RENOVATION ACTIVITIES.

    (a) Renovation Enhancements.--The Secretary of Defense, in 
conjunction with the Pentagon Renovation Program, may design 
and construct secure secretarial office and support facilities 
and make security-related enhancements to the bus and subway 
station entrance at the Pentagon Reservation.
    (b) Report Required.--As part of the report required under 
section 2674(a) of title 10, United States Code, in 2000, the 
Secretary of Defense shall include the estimated cost for the 
planning, design, construction, and installation of equipment 
for the enhancements authorized by subsection (a) and a revised 
estimate for the total cost of the renovation of the Pentagon 
Reservation.

          Subtitle F--Expansion of Arlington National Cemetery

SEC. 2881. TRANSFER FROM NAVY ANNEX, ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA.

    (a) Land Transfer Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall 
provide for the transfer to the Secretary of the Army of 
administrative jurisdiction over three parcels of real property 
consisting of approximately 36 acres and known as the Navy 
Annex (in this section referred to as the ``Navy Annex 
property'').
    (b) Use of Land.--(1) Subject to paragraph (2), the 
Secretary of the Army shall incorporate the Navy Annex property 
transferred under subsection (a) into Arlington National 
Cemetery.
    (2) The Secretary of Defense may reserve not to exceed 10 
acres of the Navy Annex property (of which not more than six 
acres may be north of the existing Columbia Pike) as a site 
for--
            (A) a National Military Museum, if such site is 
        recommended for such purpose by the Commission on the 
        National Military Museum established under section 
        2901; and
            (B) such other memorials that the Secretary of 
        Defense considers compatible with Arlington National 
        Cemetery.
    (c) Remediation of Land for Cemetery Use.--Immediately 
after the transfer of administrative jurisdiction over the Navy 
Annex property, the Secretary of Defense shall provide for the 
removal of any improvements on that property and shall prepare 
the property for use as a part of Arlington National Cemetery.
    (d) Establishment of Master Plan.--(1) The Secretary of 
Defense shall establish a master plan for the use of the Navy 
Annex property transferred under subsection (a).
    (2) The master plan shall take into account (A) the report 
submitted by the Secretary of the Army on the expansion of 
Arlington National Cemetery required at page 787 of the Joint 
Explanatory Statement of the Committee of Conference to 
accompany the bill H.R. 3616 of the One Hundred Fifth Congress 
(House Report 105-436 of the 105th Congress), and (B) the 
recommendation (if any) of the Commission on the National 
Military Museum to use a portion of the Navy Annex property as 
the site for the National Military Museum.
    (3) The master plan shall be established in consultation 
with the National Capital Planning Commission and only after 
coordination with appropriate officials of the Commonwealth of 
Virginia and of the County of Arlington, Virginia, with respect 
to matters pertaining to real property under the jurisdiction 
of those officials located in or adjacent to the Navy Annex 
property, including assessments of the effects on 
transportation, infrastructure, and utilities in that county by 
reason of the proposed uses of the Navy Annex property under 
subsection (b).
    (4) Not later than 180 days after the date on which the 
Commission on the National Military Museum submits to Congress 
its report under section 2903, the Secretary of Defense shall 
submit to Congress the master plan established under this 
subsection.
    (e) Implementation of Master Plan.--The Secretary of 
Defense may implement the provisions of the master plan at any 
time after the Secretary submits the master plan to Congress.
    (f) Legal Description.--In conjunction with the development 
of the master plan required by subsection (d), the Secretary of 
Defense shall determine the exact acreage and legal description 
of the portion of the Navy Annex property reserved under 
subsection (b)(2) and of the portion transferred under 
subsection (a) for incorporation into Arlington National 
Cemetery.
    (g) Reports.--(1) Not later than 90 days after the date of 
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall 
submit to the Secretary of Defense a copy of the report to 
Congress on the expansion of Arlington National Cemetery 
required at page 787 of the Joint Explanatory Statement of the 
Committee of Conference to accompany the bill H.R. 3616 of the 
One Hundred Fifth Congress (House Report 105-736 of the 105th 
Congress).
    (2) The Secretary of Defense shall include a description of 
the use of the Navy Annex property transferred under subsection 
(a) in the annual report to Congress under section 2674(a)(2) 
of title 10, United States Code, on the state of the renovation 
of the Pentagon Reservation.
    (h) Deadline.--The Secretary of Defense shall complete the 
transfer of administrative jurisdiction required by subsection 
(a) not later than the earlier of--
                    (A) January 1, 2010; or
                    (B) the date when the Navy Annex property 
                is no longer required (as determined by the 
                Secretary) for use as temporary office space 
                due to the renovation of the Pentagon.

SEC. 2882. TRANSFER FROM FORT MYER, ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA.

    (a) Land Transfer Required.--The Secretary of the Army 
shall modify the boundaries of Arlington National Cemetery and 
of Fort Myer to include in Arlington National Cemetery the 
following parcels of real property situated in Fort Myer, 
Arlington, Virginia:
            (1) A parcel comprising approximately five acres 
        bounded by the Fort Myer Post Traditional Chapel to the 
        southwest, McNair Road to the northwest, the Vehicle 
        Maintenance Complex to the northeast, and the masonry 
        wall of Arlington National Cemetery to the southeast.
            (2) A parcel comprising approximately three acres 
        bounded by the Vehicle Maintenance Complex to the 
        southwest, Jackson Avenue to the northwest, the water 
        pumping station to the northeast, and the masonry wall 
        of Arlington National Cemetery to the southeast.
    (b) Legal Description.--The exact acreage and legal 
description of the real property to be transferred under 
subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to 
the Secretary.

           TITLE XXIX--COMMISSION ON NATIONAL MILITARY MUSEUM

Sec. 2901. Establishment.
Sec. 2902. Duties of Commission.
Sec. 2903. Report.
Sec. 2904. Powers.
Sec. 2905. Commission procedures.
Sec. 2906. Personnel matters.
Sec. 2907. Miscellaneous administrative provisions.
Sec. 2908. Funding.
Sec. 2909. Termination of Commission.

SEC. 2901. ESTABLISHMENT.

    (a) Establishment.--There is hereby established a 
commission to be known as the ``Commission on the National 
Military Museum'' (in this title referred to as the 
``Commission'').
    (b) Composition.--(1) The Commission shall be composed of 
11 voting members appointed from among individuals who have an 
expertise in military or museum matters as follows:
            (A) Five shall be appointed by the President.
            (B) Two shall be appointed by the Speaker of the 
        House of Representatives, in consultation with the 
        chairman of the Committee on Armed Services of the 
        House of Representatives.
            (C) One shall be appointed by the minority leader 
        of the House of Representatives, in consultation with 
        the ranking member of the Committee on Armed Services 
        of the House of Representatives.
            (D) Two shall be appointed by the majority leader 
        of the Senate, in consultation with the chairman of the 
        Committee on Armed Services of the Senate.
            (E) One shall be appointed by the minority leader 
        of the Senate, in consultation with the ranking member 
        of the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate.
    (2) The following shall be nonvoting members of the 
Commission:
            (A) The Secretary of Defense.
            (B) The Secretary of the Army.
            (C) The Secretary of the Navy.
            (D) The Secretary of the Air Force.
            (E) The Secretary of Transportation.
            (F) The Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution.
            (G) The Chairman of the National Capital Planning 
        Commission.
            (H) The Chairperson of the Commission of Fine Arts.
    (c) Chairman.--The President shall designate one of the 
individuals first appointed to the Commission under subsection 
(b)(1)(A) as the chairman of the Commission.
    (d) Period of Appointment; Vacancies.--Members shall be 
appointed for the life of the Commission. Any vacancy in the 
Commission shall be filled in the same manner as the original 
appointment.
    (e) Initial Organization Requirements.--(1) All 
appointments to the Commission shall be made not later than 90 
days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
    (2) The Commission shall convene its first meeting not 
later than 60 days after the date as of which all members of 
the Commission have been appointed.

SEC. 2902. DUTIES OF COMMISSION.

    (a) Study of National Military Museum.--The Commission 
shall conduct a study in order to make recommendations to 
Congress regarding an authorization for the construction of a 
national military museum in the National Capital Area.
    (b) Study Elements.--In conducting the study, the 
Commission shall do the following:
            (1) Determine whether existing military museums, 
        historic sites, and memorials in the United States are 
        adequate--
                    (A) to provide in a cost-effective manner 
                for display of, and interaction with, 
                adequately visited and adequately preserved 
                artifacts and representations of the Armed 
                Forces and of the wars in which the United 
                States has been engaged;
                    (B) to honor the service to the United 
                States of the active and reserve members of the 
                Armed Forces and the veterans of the United 
                States;
                    (C) to educate current and future 
                generations regarding the Armed Forces and the 
                sacrifices of members of the Armed Forces and 
                the Nation in furtherance of the defense of 
                freedom; and
                    (D) to foster public pride in the 
                achievements and activities of the Armed 
                Forces.
            (2) Determine whether adequate inventories of 
        artifacts and representations of the Armed Forces and 
        of the wars in which the United States has been engaged 
        are available, either in current inventories or in 
        private or public collections, for loan or other 
        provision to a national military museum.
            (3) Develop preliminary proposals for--
                    (A) the dimensions and design of a national 
                military museum in the National Capital Area;
                    (B) the location of the museum in that 
                Area; and
                    (C) the approximate cost of the final 
                design and construction of the museum and of 
                the costs of operating the museum.
    (c) Additional Duties.--If the Commission determines to 
recommend that Congress authorize the construction of a 
national military museum in the National Capital Area, the 
Commission shall also, as a part of the study under subsection 
(a), do the following:
            (1) Recommend not fewer than three sites for the 
        museum ranked by preference.
            (2) Propose a schedule for construction of the 
        museum.
            (3) Assess the potential effects of the museum on 
        the environment, facilities, and roadways in the 
        vicinity of the site or sites where the museum is 
        proposed to be located.
            (4) Recommend the percentages of funding for the 
        museum to be provided by the United States, State and 
        local governments, and private sources, respectively.
            (5) Assess the potential for fundraising for the 
        museum during the 20-year period following the 
        authorization of construction of the museum.
            (6) Assess and recommend various governing 
        structures for the museum, including a governing 
        structure that places the museum within the Smithsonian 
        Institution.
    (d) Requirements for Location on Navy Annex Property.--In 
the case of a recommendation under subsection (c)(1) to 
authorize construction of a national military museum on the 
Navy Annex property authorized for reservation for such purpose 
by section 2871(b), the design of the national military museum 
on such property shall be subject to the following 
requirements:
            (1) The design shall be prepared in consultation 
        with the Superintendent of Arlington National Cemetery.
            (2) The design may not provide for access by 
        vehicles to the national military museum through 
        Arlington National Cemetery.

SEC. 2903. REPORT.

    The Commission shall, not later than 12 months after the 
date of its first meeting, submit to Congress a report on its 
findings and conclusions under this title, including any 
recommendations under section 2902.

SEC. 2904. POWERS.

    (a) Hearings.--The Commission or, at its direction, any 
panel or member of the Commission, may, for the purpose of 
carrying out the provisions of this title, hold hearings, sit 
and act at times and places, take testimony, receive evidence, 
and administer oaths to the extent that the Commission or any 
panel or member considers advisable.
    (b) Information.--The Commission may secure directly from 
the Department of Defense and any other Federal department or 
agency information that the Commission considers necessary to 
enable the Commission to carry out its responsibilities under 
this title.

SEC. 2905. COMMISSION PROCEDURES.

    (a) Meetings.--The Commission shall meet at the call of the 
chairman.
    (b) Quorum.--(1) Six of the members appointed under section 
2901(b)(1) shall constitute a quorum other than for the purpose 
of holding hearings.
    (2) The Commission shall act by resolution agreed to by a 
majority of the members of the Commission.
    (c) Commission.--The Commission may establish panels 
composed of less than full membership of the Commission for the 
purpose of carrying out the Commission's duties. The actions of 
each such panel shall be subject to the review and control of 
the Commission. Any findings and determinations made by such a 
panel shall not be considered the findings and determinations 
of the Commission unless approved by the Commission.
    (d) Authority of Individuals To Act for Commission.--Any 
member or agent of the Commission may, if authorized by the 
Commission, take any action which the Commission is authorized 
to take under this title.

SEC. 2906. PERSONNEL MATTERS.

    (a) Pay of Members.--Members of the Commission appointed 
under section 2901(b)(1) shall serve without pay by reason of 
their work on the Commission.
    (b) Travel Expenses.--The members of the Commission shall 
be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of 
subsistence, at rates authorized for employees of agencies 
under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States 
Code, while away from their homes or regular places of business 
in the performance of services for the Commission.
    (c) Staff.--(1) The chairman of the Commission may, without 
regard to the provisions of title 5, United States Code, 
governing appointments in the competitive service, appoint a 
staff director and such additional personnel as may be 
necessary to enable the Commission to perform its duties. The 
appointment of a staff director shall be subject to the 
approval of the Commission.
    (2) The chairman of the Commission may fix the pay of the 
staff director and other personnel without regard to the 
provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of 
title 5, United States Code, relating to classification of 
positions and General Schedule pay rates, except that the rate 
of pay fixed under this paragraph for the staff director may 
not exceed the rate payable for level V of the Executive 
Schedule under section 5316 of such title and the rate of pay 
for other personnel may not exceed the maximum rate payable for 
grade GS-15 of the General Schedule.
    (d) Detail of Government Employees.--Upon request of the 
chairman of the Commission, the head of any Federal department 
or agency may detail, on a nonreimbursable basis, any personnel 
of that department or agency to the Commission to assist it in 
carrying out its duties.
    (e) Procurement of Temporary and Intermittent Services.--
The chairman of the Commission may procure temporary and 
intermittent services under section 3109(b) of title 5, United 
States Code, at rates for individuals which do not exceed the 
daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay payable for 
level V of the Executive Schedule under section 5316 of such 
title.

SEC. 2907. MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS.

    (a) Postal and Printing Services.--The Commission may use 
the United States mails and obtain printing and binding 
services in the same manner and under the same conditions as 
other departments and agencies of the United States.
    (b) Miscellaneous Administrative and Support Services.--The 
Secretary of Defense shall furnish the Commission, on a 
reimbursable basis, any administrative and support services 
requested by the Commission.

SEC. 2908. FUNDING.

    (a) In General.--Funds for activities of the Commission 
shall be provided from amounts appropriated for the Department 
of Defense for operation and maintenance for Defense-wide 
activities for fiscal year 2000.
    (b) Request.--Upon receipt of a written certification from 
the chairman of the Commission specifying the funds required 
for the activities of the Commission, the Secretary of Defense 
shall promptly disburse to the Commission, from such amounts, 
the funds required by the Commission as stated in such 
certification.
    (c) Availability of Certain Funds.--Of the funds available 
for activities of the Commission under this section, $2,000,000 
shall be available for the activities, if any, of the 
Commission under section 2902(c).

SEC. 2909. TERMINATION OF COMMISSION.

    The Commission shall terminate 60 days after the date of 
the submission of its report under section 2903.

                  TITLE XXX--MILITARY LAND WITHDRAWALS

Sec. 3001. Short title.

                    Subtitle A--Withdrawals Generally

Sec. 3011. Withdrawals.
Sec. 3012. Maps and legal descriptions.
Sec. 3013. Termination of withdrawals in Military Lands Withdrawal Act 
          of 1986.
Sec. 3014. Management of lands.
Sec. 3015. Duration of withdrawal and reservation.
Sec. 3016. Extension of initial withdrawal and reservation.
Sec. 3017. Ongoing decontamination.
Sec. 3018. Delegation.
Sec. 3019. Water rights.
Sec. 3020. Hunting, fishing, and trapping.
Sec. 3021. Mining and mineral leasing.
Sec. 3022. Use of mineral materials.
Sec. 3023. Immunity of United States.

                   Subtitle B--Withdrawals in Arizona

Sec. 3031. Barry M. Goldwater Range, Arizona.
Sec. 3032. Military use of Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge and 
          Cabeza Prieta Wilderness.
Sec. 3033. Maps and legal description.
Sec. 3034. Water rights.
Sec. 3035. Hunting, fishing, and trapping.
Sec. 3036. Use of mineral materials.
Sec. 3037. Immunity of United States.

               Subtitle C--Authorization of Appropriations

Sec. 3041. Authorization of appropriations.

SEC. 3001. SHORT TITLE.

    This title may be cited as the ``Military Lands Withdrawal 
Act of 1999''.

                   Subtitle A--Withdrawals Generally

SEC. 3011. WITHDRAWALS.

    (a) Naval Air Station Fallon Ranges, Nevada.--
            (1) Withdrawal and reservation.--(A) Subject to 
        valid existing rights and except as otherwise provided 
        in this subtitle, the lands established at the B-16, B-
        17, B-19, and B-20 Ranges, as referred to in paragraph 
        (2), and all other areas within the boundary of such 
        lands as depicted on the map referred to in such 
        paragraph which may become subject to the operation of 
        the public land laws, are hereby withdrawn from all 
        forms of appropriation under the public land laws, 
        including the mining laws and the mineral leasing and 
        geothermal leasing laws.
            (B) The lands and interests in lands within the 
        boundaries established at the Dixie Valley Training 
        Area, as referred to in paragraph (2), are hereby 
        withdrawn from all forms of appropriation under the 
        public land laws, including the mining laws and 
        geothermal leasing laws, but not the mineral leasing 
        laws.
            (C) The lands withdrawn by subparagraphs (A) and 
        (B) are reserved for use by the Secretary of the Navy 
        for--
                    (i) testing and training for aerial 
                bombing, missile firing, and tactical 
                maneuvering and air support; and
                    (ii) other defense-related purposes 
                consistent with the purposes specified in this 
                subparagraph.
            (2) Land description.--The public lands and 
        interests in lands withdrawn and reserved by this 
        subsection comprise approximately 204,953 acres of land 
        in Churchill County, Nevada, as generally depicted as 
        ``Proposed Withdrawal Land'' and ``Existing 
        Withdrawals'' on the map entitled ``Naval Air Station 
        Fallon Ranges--Proposed Withdrawal of Public Lands for 
        Range Safety and Training Purposes'', dated May 25, 
        1999, and filed in accordance with section 3012.
            (3) Relationship to other reservations.--
                    (A) B-16 range.--To the extent the 
                withdrawal and reservation made by paragraph 
                (1) for the B-16 Range withdraws lands 
                currently withdrawn and reserved for use by the 
                Bureau of Reclamation, the reservation made by 
                that paragraph shall be the primary reservation 
                for public safety management actions only, and 
                the existing Bureau of Reclamation reservation 
                shall be the primary reservation for all other 
                management actions.
                    (B) Shoal site.--The Secretary of Energy 
                shall remain responsible and liable for the 
                subsurface estate and all its activities at the 
                ``Shoal Site'' withdrawn and reserved by Public 
                Land Order Number 2771, as amended by Public 
                Land Order Number 2834. The Secretary of the 
                Navy shall be responsible for the management 
                and use of the surface estate at the ``Shoal 
                Site'' pursuant to the withdrawal and 
                reservation made by paragraph (1).
            (4) Water rights.-- Effective as of the date of the 
        enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall 
        ensure that the Navy complies with the portion of the 
        memorandum of understanding between the Department of 
        the Navy and the United States Fish and Wildlife 
        Service dated July 26, 1995, requiring the Navy to 
        limit water rights to the maximum extent practicable, 
        consistent with safety of operations, for Naval Air 
        Station Fallon, Nevada, currently not more than 4,402 
        acre-feet of water per year.
    (b) Nellis Air Force Range, Nevada.--
            (1) Department of air force.--Subject to valid 
        existing rights and except as otherwise provided in 
        this subtitle, the public lands described in paragraph 
        (4) are hereby withdrawn from all forms of 
        appropriation under the public land laws, including the 
        mining laws and the mineral leasing and geothermal 
        leasing laws. Such lands are reserved for use by the 
        Secretary of the Air Force--
                    (A) as an armament and high hazard testing 
                area;
                    (B) for training for aerial gunnery, 
                rocketry, electronic warfare, and tactical 
                maneuvering and air support;
                    (C) for equipment and tactics development 
                and testing; and
                    (D) for other defense-related purposes 
                consistent with the purposes specified in this 
                paragraph.
            (2) Department of energy.--
                    (A) Revocation.--Public Land Order Number 
                1662, published in the Federal Register on June 
                26, 1958, is hereby revoked in its entirety.
                    (B) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing 
                rights, all lands within the boundary of the 
                area labeled ``Pahute Mesa'' as generally 
                depicted on the map referred to in paragraph 
                (4) are hereby withdrawn from all forms of 
                appropriation under the public land laws, 
                including the mining laws and the mineral 
                leasing and geothermal leasing laws.
                    (C) Reservation.--The lands withdrawn under 
                subparagraph (B) are reserved for use by the 
                Secretary of Energy as an integral part of the 
                Nevada Test Site. Other provisions of this 
                subtitle do not apply to the land withdrawn and 
                reserved under this paragraph, except as 
                provided in section 3017.
            (3) Department of Interior.--Notwithstanding the 
        Desert National Wildlife Refuge withdrawal and 
        reservation made by Executive Order Number 7373, dated 
        May 20, 1936, as amended by Public Land Order Number 
        4079, dated August 26, 1966, and Public Land Order 
        Number 7070, dated August 4, 1994, the lands depicted 
        as impact areas on the map referred to in paragraph (4) 
        are, upon completion of the transfers authorized in 
        paragraph (5)(F)(ii), transferred to the primary 
        jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Air Force, who 
        shall manage the lands in accordance with the 
        memorandum of understanding referred to in paragraph 
        (5)(E). The Secretary of the Interior shall retain 
        secondary jurisdiction over the lands for wildlife 
        conservation purposes.
            (4) Land description.--The public lands and 
        interests in lands withdrawn and reserved by paragraphs 
        (1) and (2) comprise approximately 2,919,890 acres of 
        land in Clark, Lincoln, and Nye Counties, Nevada, as 
        generally depicted on the map entitled ``Nevada Test 
        and Training Range, Proposed Withdrawal Extension'', 
        dated April 22, 1999, and filed in accordance with 
        section 3012.
            (5) Desert national wildlife refuge.--
                    (A) Management.--During the period of 
                withdrawal and reservation of lands by this 
                subtitle, the Secretary of the Interior shall 
                exercise administrative jurisdiction over the 
                Desert National Wildlife Refuge (except for the 
                lands referred to in this subsection) through 
                the United States Fish and Wildlife Service in 
                accordance with the National Wildlife Refuge 
                System Administration Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 
                668dd et seq.), this subtitle, and other laws 
                applicable to the National Wildlife Refuge 
                System.
                    (B) Use of mineral materials.--
                Notwithstanding any other provision of this 
                subtitle or the Act of July 31, 1947 (commonly 
                known as the Materials Act of 1947; 30 U.S.C. 
                601 et seq.), no mineral material resources may 
                be obtained from the parts of the Desert 
                National Wildlife Refuge that are not depicted 
                as impact areas on the map referred to in 
                paragraph (4), except in accordance with the 
                procedures set forth in the memorandum of 
                understanding referred to in subparagraph (E).
                    (C) Access restrictions.--If the Secretary 
                of the Air Force determines that military 
                operations, public safety, or national security 
                require the closure to the public of any road, 
                trail, or other portion of the Desert National 
                Wildlife Refuge that is withdrawn by this 
                subtitle, the Secretary of the Interior shall 
                take action to effect and maintain such 
                closure, including agreeing to amend the 
                memorandum of understanding referred to in 
                subparagraph (E) to establish new or enhanced 
                surface safety zones.
                    (D) Effect of subtitle.--Neither the 
                withdrawal under paragraph (1) nor any other 
                provision of this subtitle, except this 
                subsection and subsections (a) and (b) of 
                section 3014, shall be construed to effect the 
                following:
                            (i) The National Wildlife Refuge 
                        System Administration Act of 1966 (16 
                        U.S.C. 668dd et seq.) or any other law 
                        related to management of the National 
                        Wildlife Refuge System.
                            (ii) Any Executive order or public 
                        land order in effect on the date of the 
                        enactment of this Act with respect to 
                        the Desert National Wildlife Refuge.
                            (iii) Any memorandum of 
                        understanding between the Secretary of 
                        the Interior and the Secretary of the 
                        Air Force concerning the joint use of 
                        lands withdrawn for use by the Air 
                        Force within the external boundaries of 
                        the Desert National Wildlife Refuge, 
                        except to the extent the provisions of 
                        such memorandum of understanding are 
                        inconsistent with the provisions of 
                        this subtitle, in which case such 
                        memorandum of understanding shall be 
                        reviewed and amended to conform to the 
                        provisions of this title not later than 
                        120 days after the date of the 
                        enactment of this Act.
                    (E) Memorandum of understanding.--(i) The 
                Secretary of the Interior, in coordination with 
                the Secretary of the Air Force, shall manage 
                the portion of the Desert National Wildlife 
                Refuge withdrawn by this subtitle, except for 
                the lands referred to in paragraph (3), for the 
                purposes for which the refuge was established, 
                and to support current and future military 
                aviation training needs consistent with the 
                current memorandum of understanding between the 
                Department of the Air Force and the Department 
                of the Interior, including any extension or 
                other amendment of such memorandum of 
                understanding as provided under this 
                subparagraph.
                    (ii) As part of the review of the existing 
                memorandum of understanding provided for in 
                this paragraph, the Secretary of the Interior 
                and the Secretary of the Air Force shall extend 
                the memorandum of understanding for a period 
                that coincides with the duration of the 
                withdrawal of the lands constituting Nellis Air 
                Force Range under this subtitle.
                    (iii) Nothing in this paragraph shall be 
                construed as prohibiting the Secretary of the 
                Interior and the Secretary of the Air Force 
                from revising the memorandum of understanding 
                at any future time should they mutually agree 
                to do so.
                    (iv) Amendments to the memorandum of 
                understanding shall take effect 90 days after 
                the date on which the Secretary of the Interior 
                submits notice of such amendments to the 
                Committees on Environment and Public Works, 
                Energy and Natural Resources, and Armed 
                Services of the Senate and the Committees on 
                Resources and Armed Services of the House of 
                Representatives.
                    (F) Acquisition of replacement property.--
                (i) In addition to any other amounts authorized 
                to be appropriated by section 3041, there are 
                hereby authorized to be appropriated to the 
                Secretary of the Air Force such sums as may be 
                necessary for the replacement of National 
                Wildlife Refuge System lands in Nevada covered 
                by this subsection.
                    (ii) The Secretary of the Air Force may, 
                using funds appropriated pursuant to the 
                authorization of appropriations in clause (i) 
                to--
                            (I) acquire lands, waters, or 
                        interests in lands or waters in Nevada 
                        pursuant to clause (i) which are 
                        acceptable to the Secretary of the 
                        Interior, and transfer such lands to 
                        the Secretary of the Interior; or
                            (II) transfer such funds to the 
                        Secretary of the Interior for the 
                        purpose of acquiring such lands.
                    (iii) The transfers authorized by clause 
                (ii) shall be deemed complete upon written 
                notification from the Secretary of the Interior 
                to the Secretary of the Air Force that lands, 
                or funds, equal to the amount appropriated 
                pursuant to the authorization of appropriations 
                in clause (i) have been received by the 
                Secretary of the Interior from the Secretary of 
                the Air Force.
    (c) Fort Greely and Fort Wainwright Training Ranges, 
Alaska.--
            (1) Withdrawal and reservation.--Subject to valid 
        existing rights and except as otherwise provided in 
        this subtitle, all lands and interests in lands within 
        the boundaries established at the Fort Greely East and 
        West Training Ranges and the Yukon Training Range of 
        Fort Wainwright, as referred to in paragraph (2), are 
        hereby withdrawn from all forms of appropriation under 
        the public land laws, including the mining laws and the 
        mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws. Such lands 
        are reserved for use by the Secretary of the Army for--
                    (A) military maneuvering, training, and 
                equipment development and testing;
                    (B) training for aerial gunnery, rocketry, 
                electronic warfare, and tactical maneuvering 
                and air support; and
                    (C) other defense-related purposes 
                consistent with the purposes specified in this 
                paragraph.
            (2) Land description.--The public lands and 
        interests in lands withdrawn and reserved by this 
        subsection comprise approximately 869,862 acres of land 
        in the Fairbanks North Star Borough and the Unorganized 
        Borough, Alaska, as generally depicted on the map 
        entitled ``Fort Wainwright and Fort Greely Regional 
        Context Map'', dated June 3, 1987, and filed in 
        accordance with section 3012.
    (d) McGregor Range, Fort Bliss, New Mexico.--
            (1) Withdrawal and reservation.--Subject to valid 
        existing rights and except as otherwise provided in 
        this subtitle, all lands and interests in lands within 
        the boundaries established at the McGregor Range of 
        Fort Bliss, as referred to in paragraph (2), are hereby 
        withdrawn from all forms of appropriation under the 
        public land laws, including the mining laws and the 
        mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws. Such lands 
        are reserved for use by the Secretary of the Army for--
                    (A) military maneuvering, training, and 
                equipment development and testing;
                    (B) training for aerial gunnery, rocketry, 
                electronic warfare, and tactical maneuvering 
                and air support associated with the Air Force 
                Tactical Target Complex; and
                    (C) other defense-related purposes 
                consistent with the purposes specified in this 
                paragraph.
            (2) Land description.--The public lands and 
        interests in lands withdrawn and reserved by this 
        subsection comprise 608,385 acres of land in Otero 
        County, New Mexico, as generally depicted on the map 
        entitled ``McGregor Range Withdrawal'', dated June 3, 
        1999, and filed in accordance with section 3012.

SEC. 3012. MAPS AND LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS.

    (a) Publication and Filing.--As soon as practicable after 
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the 
Interior shall--
            (1) publish in the Federal Register a notice 
        containing the legal description of the lands withdrawn 
        and reserved by this subtitle; and
            (2) file maps and the legal descriptions of the 
        lands withdrawn and reserved by this subtitle with the 
        Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate 
        and the Committee on Resources of the House of 
        Representatives.
    (b) Technical Corrections.--Such maps and legal 
descriptions shall have the same force and effect as if 
included in this subtitle, except that the Secretary of the 
Interior may correct clerical and typographical errors in such 
maps and legal descriptions.
    (c) Availability for Public Inspection.--Copies of such 
maps and legal descriptions shall be available for public 
inspection in the offices of the Director and appropriate State 
Directors and field office managers of the Bureau of Land 
Management, the office of the commander, Naval Air Station 
Fallon, Nevada, the offices of the Director and appropriate 
Regional Directors of the United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, the office of the commander, Nellis Air Force Base, 
Nevada, the office of the commander, Fort Bliss, Texas, the 
office of the commander, Fort Greely, Alaska, the office of the 
commander, Fort Wainwright, Alaska, and the Office of the 
Secretary of Defense.
    (d) Reimbursement.--The Secretary of Defense shall 
reimburse the Secretary of the Interior for any costs incurred 
by the Secretary of the Interior in implementing this section.

SEC. 3013. TERMINATION OF WITHDRAWALS IN MILITARY LANDS WITHDRAWAL ACT 
                    OF 1986.

    Except as otherwise provided in this title, the withdrawals 
made by the Military Lands Withdrawal Act of 1986 (Public Law 
99-606) shall terminate after November 6, 2001.

SEC. 3014. MANAGEMENT OF LANDS.

    (a) Management by Secretary of Interior.--
            (1) Applicable law.--During the period of the 
        withdrawal of lands under this subtitle, the Secretary 
        of the Interior shall manage the lands withdrawn by 
        section 3011 pursuant to the Federal Land Policy and 
        Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), other 
        applicable law, and this subtitle. The Secretary shall 
        manage the lands within the Desert National Wildlife 
        Refuge in accordance with the National Wildlife Refuge 
        System Administration Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 668dd et 
        seq.) and other applicable law. No provision of this 
        subtitle, except sections 3011(b)(5)(D), 3020, and 
        3021, shall apply to the management of the Desert 
        National Wildlife Refuge.
            (2) Activities authorized.--To the extent 
        consistent with applicable law and Executive orders, 
        the lands withdrawn by section 3011 may be managed in a 
        manner permitting--
                    (A) the continuation of grazing where 
                permitted on the date of the enactment of this 
                Act;
                    (B) the protection of wildlife and wildlife 
                habitat;
                    (C) the control of predatory and other 
                animals;
                    (D) recreation; and
                    (E) the prevention and appropriate 
                suppression of brush and range fires resulting 
                from nonmilitary activities.
            (3) Nonmilitary uses.--
                    (A) In general.--All nonmilitary use of the 
                lands referred to in paragraph (2), other than 
                the uses described in that paragraph, shall be 
                subject to such conditions and restrictions as 
                may be necessary to permit the military use of 
                such lands for the purposes specified in or 
                authorized pursuant to this subtitle.
                    (B) Leases, easements, and rights of way.--
                The Secretary of the Interior may issue a 
                lease, easement, right of way, or other 
                authorization with respect to the nonmilitary 
                use of lands referred to in paragraph (2) only 
                with the concurrence of the Secretary of the 
                military department concerned.
    (b) Closure to Public.--
            (1) In general.--If the Secretary of the military 
        department concerned determines that military 
        operations, public safety, or national security require 
        the closure to public use of any road, trail, or other 
        portion of lands withdrawn by this subtitle, that 
        Secretary may take such action as that Secretary 
        determines necessary or desirable to effect and 
        maintain such closure.
            (2) Limitations.--Any closure under paragraph (1) 
        shall be limited to the minimum areas and periods which 
        the Secretary of the military department concerned 
        determines are required to carry out this subsection.
            (3) Notice.--Before and during any closure under 
        this subsection, the Secretary of the military 
        department concerned shall--
                    (A) keep appropriate warning notices 
                posted; and
                    (B) take appropriate steps to notify the 
                public concerning such closure.
    (c) Management Plan.--The Secretary of the Interior, after 
consultation with the Secretary of the military department 
concerned, shall develop a plan for the management of each area 
withdrawn by section 3011 during the period of withdrawal under 
this subtitle. Each plan shall--
            (1) be consistent with applicable law;
            (2) be subject to the conditions and restrictions 
        specified in subsection (a)(3);
            (3) include such provisions as may be necessary for 
        proper management and protection of the resources and 
        values of such area; and
            (4) be developed not later than two years after the 
        date of the enactment of this Act.
    (d) Brush and Range Fires.--
            (1) In general.--The Secretary of the military 
        department concerned shall take necessary precautions 
        to prevent and suppress brush and range fires occurring 
        within and outside lands withdrawn by section 3011 as a 
        result of military activities and may seek assistance 
        from the Bureau of Land Management in the suppression 
        of such fires.
            (2) Assistance.--Each memorandum of understanding 
        required by subsection (e) shall--
                    (A) require the Bureau of Land Management 
                to provide assistance in the suppression of 
                fires under paragraph (1) upon the request of 
                the Secretary of the military department 
                concerned; and
                    (B) provide for a transfer of funds from 
                the military department concerned to the Bureau 
                of Land Management as compensation for any 
                assistance so provided.
    (e) Memorandum of Understanding.--
            (1) Requirement.--The Secretary of the Interior and 
        the Secretary of the military department concerned 
        shall, with respect to each lands withdrawn by section 
        3011, enter into a memorandum of understanding to 
        implement the management plan for such lands under 
        subsection (c).
            (2) Duration.--The duration of any memorandum of 
        understanding for lands withdrawn by section 3011 shall 
        be the same as the period of the withdrawal of such 
        lands under this subtitle.
    (f) Additional Military Uses.--
            (1) In general.--Lands withdrawn by section 3011 
        (except lands within the Desert National Wildlife 
        Refuge) may be used for defense-related purposes other 
        than those specified in the applicable provisions of 
        such section.
            (2) Notice.--The Secretary of Defense shall 
        promptly notify the Secretary of the Interior in the 
        event that lands withdrawn by this subtitle will be 
        used for defense-related purposes other than those 
        specified in the applicable provisions of section 3011.
            (3) Contents of notice.--A notice under paragraph 
        (2) shall indicate the additional use or uses involved, 
        the proposed duration of such use or uses, and the 
        extent to which such use or uses will require that 
        additional or more stringent conditions or restrictions 
        be imposed on otherwise permitted nonmilitary uses of 
        the lands concerned, or portions thereof.

SEC. 3015. DURATION OF WITHDRAWAL AND RESERVATION.

    (a) General Termination Date.--The withdrawal and 
reservation of lands by section 3011 shall terminate 25 years 
after November 6, 2001, except as otherwise provided in this 
subtitle and except for the withdrawals provided for under 
subsections (a) and (b) of section 3011 which shall terminate 
20 years after November 6, 2001.
    (b) Commencement Date for Certain Lands.--As to the lands 
withdrawn for military purposes by section 3011, but not 
withdrawn for military purposes by section 1 of the Military 
Lands Withdrawal Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-606), the 
withdrawal of such lands shall become effective on the date of 
the enactment of this Act.
    (c) Opening Date.--On the date of the termination of the 
withdrawal and reservation of lands under this subtitle, such 
lands shall not be open to any form of appropriation under the 
public land laws, including the mineral laws and the mineral 
leasing and geothermal leasing laws, until the Secretary of the 
Interior publishes in the Federal Register an appropriate order 
stating the date upon which such lands shall be restored to the 
public domain and opened.

SEC. 3016. EXTENSION OF INITIAL WITHDRAWAL AND RESERVATION.

    (a) In General.--Not later than three years before the 
termination date of the initial withdrawal and reservation of 
lands under this subtitle, the Secretary of the military 
department concerned shall notify Congress and the Secretary of 
the Interior concerning whether the military department will 
have a continuing military need after such termination date for 
all or any portion of such lands.
    (b) Duties Regarding Continuing Military Need.--
            (1) In general.--If the Secretary of the military 
        department concerned determines that there will be a 
        continuing military need for any lands withdrawn by 
        this subtitle, the Secretary of the military department 
        concerned shall--
                    (A) consult with the Secretary of the 
                Interior concerning any adjustments to be made 
                to the extent of, or to the allocation of 
                management responsibility for, such lands; and
                    (B) file with the Secretary of the 
                Interior, within one year after the notice 
                required by subsection (a), an application for 
                extension of the withdrawal and reservation of 
                such lands.
            (2) Application for extension.--Notwithstanding any 
        general procedure of the Department of the Interior for 
        processing Federal land withdrawals, an application for 
        extension under paragraph (1) shall be considered 
        complete if the application includes the following:
                    (A) The information required by section 3 
                of the Engle Act (43 U.S.C. 157), except that 
                no information shall be required concerning the 
                use or development of mineral, timber, or 
                grazing resources unless, and to the extent, 
                the Secretary of the military department 
                concerned proposes to use or develop such 
                resources during the period of extension.
                    (B) A copy of the most recent report 
                prepared in accordance with the Sikes Act (16 
                U.S.C. 670 et seq.).
    (c) Legislative Proposals.--The Secretary of the Interior 
and the Secretary of the military department concerned shall 
ensure that any legislative proposal for the extension of the 
withdrawal and reservation of lands under this subtitle is 
submitted to Congress not later than May 1 of the year 
preceding the year in which the withdrawal and reservation of 
such lands would otherwise terminate under this subtitle.
    (d) Notice of Intent Regarding Relinquishment.--If during 
the period of the withdrawal and reservation of lands under 
this subtitle, the Secretary of the military department 
concerned decides to relinquish all or any of the lands 
withdrawn and reserved by section 3011, such Secretary shall 
transmit a notice of intent to relinquish such lands to the 
Secretary of the Interior.

SEC. 3017. ONGOING DECONTAMINATION.

    (a) Program.--Throughout the duration of the withdrawal of 
lands under this subtitle, the Secretary of the military 
department concerned shall, to the extent funds are available 
for such purpose, maintain a program of decontamination of such 
lands consistent with applicable Federal and State law.
    (b) Reports.--
            (1) Requirement.--Not later than 45 days after the 
        date on which the President transmits to Congress the 
        President's proposed budget for any fiscal year 
        beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act, 
        the Secretary of each military department shall 
        transmit to the Committees on Appropriations, Armed 
        Services, and Energy and Natural Resources of the 
        Senate and the Committees on Appropriations, Armed 
        Services, and Resources of the House of Representatives 
        a description of the decontamination efforts undertaken 
        on lands under this subtitle under the jurisdiction of 
        such Secretary during the previous fiscal year and the 
        decontamination activities proposed to be undertaken on 
        such lands during the next fiscal year.
            (2) Report elements.--Each report shall specify the 
        following:
                    (A) Amounts appropriated and obligated or 
                expended for decontamination of such lands.
                    (B) The methods used to decontaminate such 
                lands.
                    (C) The amounts and types of decontaminants 
                removed from such lands.
                    (D) The estimated types and amounts of 
                residual contamination on such lands.
                    (E) An estimate of the costs for full 
                decontamination of such lands and the estimate 
                of the time to complete such decontamination.
    (c) Decontamination Before Relinquishment.--
            (1) Duties before notice of intent to relinquish.--
        Before transmitting a notice of intent to relinquish 
        lands under section 3016(d), the Secretary of Defense, 
        acting through the Secretary of the military department 
        concerned, shall prepare a written determination 
        concerning whether and to what extent such lands are 
        contaminated with explosive, toxic, or other hazardous 
        materials.
            (2) Determination accompanies notice.--A copy of 
        any determination prepared with respect to lands under 
        paragraph (1) shall be transmitted together with the 
        notice of intent to relinquish such lands under section 
        3016(d).
            (3) Publication of notice and determination.--The 
        Secretary of the Interior shall publish in the Federal 
        Register a copy of any notice of intent to relinquish 
        and determination concerning the contaminated state of 
        the lands that is transmitted under this subsection.
    (d) Alternatives to Decontamination Before 
Relinquishment.--If the Secretary of the Interior, after 
consultation with the Secretary of the military department 
concerned, determines that decontamination of any land which is 
the subject of a notice of intent to relinquish under section 
3016(d) is not practicable or economically feasible, or that 
such land cannot be decontaminated sufficiently to be opened to 
the operation of some or all of the public land laws, or if 
Congress does not appropriate sufficient funds for the 
decontamination of such land, the Secretary of the Interior 
shall not be required to accept such land for relinquishment.
    (e) Status of Contaminated Lands.--If because of their 
contaminated state the Secretary of the Interior declines to 
accept jurisdiction over lands withdrawn by this subtitle which 
have been proposed for relinquishment, or if at the expiration 
of the withdrawal of such lands by this subtitle the Secretary 
of the Interior determines that some of such lands are 
contaminated to an extent which prevents opening such lands to 
operation of the public land laws--
            (1) the Secretary of the military department 
        concerned shall take appropriate steps to warn the 
        public of the contaminated state of such lands and any 
        risks associated with entry onto such lands;
            (2) after the expiration of the withdrawal of such 
        lands under this subtitle, the Secretary of the 
        military department concerned shall undertake no 
        activities on such lands except in connection with 
        decontamination of such lands; and
            (3) the Secretary of the military department 
        concerned shall submit to the Secretary of the Interior 
        and Congress a report on the status of such lands and 
        all actions taken under this subsection.
    (f) Revocation Authority.--
            (1) Authority.--Notwithstanding any other provision 
        of law, the Secretary of the Interior, upon deciding 
        that it is in the public interest to accept 
        jurisdiction over lands proposed for relinquishment 
        under section 3016(d), may revoke the withdrawal and 
        reservation of lands under this subtitle as it applies 
        to such lands.
            (2) Order.--Should a decision be made to revoke the 
        withdrawal and reservation of lands under paragraph 
        (1), the Secretary of the Interior shall publish in the 
        Federal Register an appropriate order which shall --
                    (A) terminate the withdrawal and 
                reservation of such lands under this subtitle;
                    (B) constitute official acceptance of full 
                jurisdiction over such lands by the Secretary 
                of the Interior; and
                    (C) state the date on which such lands will 
                be opened to the operation of some or all of 
                the public lands laws, including the mining 
                laws.

SEC. 3018. DELEGATION.

    (a) Military Departments.--The functions of the Secretary 
of Defense, or of the Secretary of a military department, under 
this subtitle may be delegated.
    (b) Department of Interior.--The functions of the Secretary 
of the Interior under this subtitle may be delegated, except 
that an order described in section 3017(f)(2) may be approved 
and signed only by the Secretary of the Interior, the Under 
Secretary of the Interior, or an Assistant Secretary of the 
Interior.

SEC. 3019. WATER RIGHTS.

    Nothing in this subtitle shall be construed to establish a 
reservation to the United States with respect to any water or 
water right on lands covered by section 3011. No provision of 
this subtitle shall be construed as authorizing the 
appropriation of water on lands covered by section 3011 by the 
United States after the date of the enactment of this Act, 
except in accordance with the law of the State in which such 
lands are located. This section shall not be construed to 
affect water rights acquired by the United States before the 
date of the enactment of this Act.

SEC. 3020. HUNTING, FISHING, AND TRAPPING.

    All hunting, fishing, and trapping on lands withdrawn by 
this subtitle shall be conducted in accordance with the 
provisions of section 2671 of title 10, United States Code, 
except that hunting, fishing, and trapping within the Desert 
National Wildlife Refuge shall be conducted in accordance with 
the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 
(16 U.S.C. 668dd et seq.), the Recreation Use of Wildlife Areas 
Act of 1969 (16 U.S.C. 460k et seq.), and other laws applicable 
to the National Wildlife Refuge System.

SEC. 3021. MINING AND MINERAL LEASING.

    (a) Determination of Lands Suitable for Opening.--
            (1) Determination.--As soon as practicable after 
        the date of the enactment of this Act and at least 
        every five years thereafter, the Secretary of the 
        Interior shall determine, with the concurrence of the 
        Secretary of the military department concerned, which 
        public and acquired lands covered by section 3011 the 
        Secretary of the Interior considers suitable for 
        opening to the operation of the Mining Law of 1872, the 
        Mineral Lands Leasing Act of 1920, the Mineral Leasing 
        Act for Acquired Lands of 1947, the Geothermal Steam 
        Act of 1970, or any one or more of such Acts.
            (2) Exceptions.--The Secretary of the Interior may 
        not make any determination otherwise required under 
        paragraph (1) with respect to lands contained within 
        the Desert National Wildlife Refuge in Nevada.
            (3) Notice.--The Secretary of the Interior shall 
        publish a notice in the Federal Register listing the 
        lands determined suitable for opening under this 
        subsection and specifying the opening date for such 
        lands.
    (b) Opening Lands.--On the date specified by the Secretary 
of the Interior in a notice published in the Federal Register 
under subsection (a), the land identified under that subsection 
as suitable for opening to the operation of one or more of the 
laws specified in that subsection shall automatically be open 
to the operation of such laws without the necessity for further 
action by the Secretary or Congress.
    (c) Exception for Common Varieties.--No deposit of minerals 
or materials of the types identified by section 3 of the Act of 
July 23, 1955 (69 Stat. 367), whether or not included in the 
term ``common varieties'' in that Act, shall be subject to 
location under the Mining Law of 1872 on lands covered by 
section 3011.
    (d) Regulations.--The Secretary of the Interior, with the 
advice and concurrence of the Secretary of the military 
department concerned, shall prescribe such regulations to carry 
out this section as may be necessary to assure safe, 
uninterrupted, and unimpeded use of the lands covered by 
section 3011 for military purposes. Such regulations shall also 
contain guidelines to assist mining claimants in determining 
how much, if any, of the surface of any lands opened pursuant 
to this section may be used for purposes incident to mining.
    (e) Closure of Mining Lands.--In the event of a national 
emergency or for purposes of national defense or security, the 
Secretary of the Interior, at the request of the Secretary of 
the military department concerned, shall close any lands that 
have been opened to mining or to mineral or geothermal leasing 
pursuant to this section.
    (f) Laws Governing Mining on Withdrawn Lands.--
            (1) In general.--Except as otherwise provided in 
        this subtitle, mining claims located pursuant to this 
        subtitle shall be subject to the provisions of the 
        mining laws. In the event of a conflict between such 
        laws and this subtitle, this subtitle shall prevail.
            (2) Regulation under flpma.--Any mining claim 
        located under this subtitle shall be subject to the 
        provisions of the Federal Land Policy and Management 
        Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.).
    (g) Patents.--
            (1) In general.--Patents issued pursuant to this 
        subtitle for locatable minerals shall convey title to 
        locatable minerals only, together with the right to use 
        so much of the surface as may be necessary for purposes 
        incident to mining under the guidelines for such use 
        established by the Secretary of the Interior by 
        regulation.
            (2) Reservation.--All patents referred to in 
        paragraph (1) shall contain a reservation to the United 
        States of the surface of all lands patented and of all 
        nonlocatable minerals on such lands.
            (3) Locatable minerals.--For purposes of this 
        subsection, all minerals subject to location under the 
        Mining Law of 1872 are referred to as ``locatable 
        minerals''.

SEC. 3022. USE OF MINERAL MATERIALS.

    Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle 
(except as provided in section 3011(b)(5)(B)), or the Act of 
July 31, 1947 (commonly known as the Materials Act of 1947; 30 
U.S.C. 601 et seq.), the Secretary of the military department 
concerned may use sand, gravel, or similar mineral material 
resources of the type subject to disposition under that Act 
from lands withdrawn and reserved by this subtitle if use of 
such resources is required for construction needs on such 
lands.

SEC. 3023. IMMUNITY OF UNITED STATES.

    The United States and all departments or agencies thereof 
shall be held harmless and shall not be liable for any injuries 
or damages to persons or property suffered in the course of any 
mining or mineral or geothermal leasing activity conducted on 
lands covered by section 3011.

                   Subtitle B--Withdrawals in Arizona

SEC. 3031. BARRY M. GOLDWATER RANGE, ARIZONA.

    (a) Withdrawal and Reservation.--
            (1) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights 
        and except as otherwise provided in this title, all 
        lands and interests in lands within the boundaries 
        established at the Barry M. Goldwater Range, referred 
        to in paragraph (3), are hereby withdrawn from all 
        forms of appropriation under the general land laws, 
        including the mining laws and the mineral leasing and 
        geothermal leasing laws, and jurisdiction over such 
        lands and interests in lands is hereby transferred to 
        the Secretary of the Navy and the Secretary of the Air 
        Force.
            (2) Reservation.--The lands withdrawn by paragraph 
        (1) for the Barry M. Goldwater Range--East are reserved 
        for use by the Secretary of the Air Force, and for 
        Barry M. Goldwater Range--West are reserved for use by 
        the Secretary of the Navy, for--
                    (A) an armament and high-hazard testing 
                area;
                    (B) training for aerial gunnery, rocketry, 
                electronic warfare, and tactical maneuvering 
                and air support;
                    (C) equipment and tactics development and 
                testing; and
                    (D) other defense-related purposes 
                consistent with the purposes specified in this 
                paragraph.
            (3) Land description.--The public lands and 
        interests in lands withdrawn and reserved by this 
        subsection comprise approximately 1,650,200 acres of 
        land in Maricopa, Pima, and Yuma Counties, Arizona, as 
        generally depicted on the map entitled ``Barry M. 
        Goldwater Range Land Withdrawal'', dated June 17, 1999, 
        and filed in accordance with section 3033.
            (4) Termination of current withdrawal.--Except as 
        otherwise provided in section 3032, as to the lands 
        withdrawn by section 1(c) of the Military Lands 
        Withdrawal Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-606), but not 
        withdrawn for military purposes by this section, the 
        withdrawal of such lands under that Act shall not 
        terminate until after November 6, 2001, or until the 
        relinquishment by the Secretary of the Air Force of 
        such lands is accepted by the Secretary of the 
        Interior. The withdrawal under that Act with respect to 
        the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge shall 
        terminate on the date of the enactment of this Act.
            (5) Changes in use.--The Secretary of the Navy and 
        the Secretary of the Air Force shall consult with the 
        Secretary of the Interior before using the lands 
        withdrawn and reserved by this section for any purpose 
        other than the purposes specified in paragraph (2).
            (6) Indian tribes.--Nothing in this section shall 
        be construed as altering any rights reserved for 
        Indians by treaty or Federal law.
            (7) Study.--(A) The Secretary of the Interior, in 
        coordination with the Secretary of Defense, shall 
        conduct a study of the lands referred to in 
        subparagraph (C) that have important aboriginal, 
        cultural, environmental, or archaeological significance 
        in order to determine the appropriate method to manage 
        and protect such lands following relinquishment of such 
        lands by the Secretary of the Air Force. The study 
        shall consider whether such lands can be better managed 
        by the Federal Government or through conveyance of such 
        lands to another appropriate entity.
            (B) In carrying out the study required by 
        subparagraph (A), the Secretary of Interior shall work 
        with the affected tribes and other Federal and State 
        agencies having experience and knowledge of the matters 
        covered by the study, including all applicable laws 
        relating to the management of the resources referred to 
        in subparagraph (A) on the lands referred to in that 
        subparagraph.
            (C) The lands referred to in subparagraph (A) are 
        four tracts of land currently included within the 
        military land withdrawal for the Barry M. Goldwater Air 
        Force Range in the State of Arizona, but that have been 
        identified by the Air Force as unnecessary for military 
        purposes in the Air Force's Draft Legislative 
        Environmental Impact Statement, dated September 1998, 
        and are depicted in figure 2-1 at page 2-7 of such 
        statement, as amended by figure A at page 177 of volume 
        2 of the Air Force's Final Legislative Environmental 
        Impact Statement, dated March 1999, as the following:
                    (i) Area 1 (the Sand Tank Mountains) 
                containing approximately 83,554 acres.
                    (ii) Area 9 (the Sentinel Plain) containing 
                approximately 24,756 acres.
                    (iii) Area 13 (lands surrounding the Ajo 
                Airport) containing approximately 2,779 acres.
                    (iv) Interstate 8 Vicinity Non-renewal Area 
                containing approximately 1,090 acres.
            (D) Not later than one year after the date of the 
        enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Interior shall 
        submit to Congress a report containing the results of 
        the study required by subparagraph (A).
    (b) Management of Withdrawn and Reserved Lands.--
            (1) General management authority.--(A) During the 
        period of the withdrawal and reservation of lands by 
        this section, the Secretary of the Navy and the 
        Secretary of the Air Force shall manage the lands 
        withdrawn and reserved by this section for the military 
        purposes specified in this section, and in accordance 
        with the integrated natural resource management plan 
        prepared pursuant to paragraph (3).
            (B) Responsibility for the natural and cultural 
        resources management of the lands referred to in 
        subparagraph (A), and the enforcement of Federal laws 
        related thereto, shall not transfer under that 
        subparagraph before the earlier of--
                    (i) the date on which the integrated 
                natural resources management plan required by 
                paragraph (3) is completed; or
                    (ii) November 6, 2001.
            (C) The Secretary of the Interior may, if 
        appropriate, transfer responsibility for the natural 
        and cultural resources of the lands referred to in 
        subparagraph (A) to the Department of the Interior 
        pursuant to paragraph (7).
            (2) Access restrictions.--(A) If the Secretary of 
        the Navy or the Secretary of the Air Force determines 
        that military operations, public safety, or national 
        security require the closure to the public of any road, 
        trail, or other portion of lands withdrawn and reserved 
        by this section, the Secretary of the Navy or the 
        Secretary of the Air Force may take such action as the 
        Secretary of the Navy or the Secretary of the Air Force 
        determines necessary or desirable to effect and 
        maintain such closure.
            (B) Any closure under this paragraph shall be 
        limited to the minimum areas and periods that the 
        Secretary of the Navy or the Secretary of the Air Force 
        determines are required for the purposes specified in 
        subparagraph (A).
            (C) Before any nonemergency closure under this 
        paragraph not specified in the integrated natural 
        resources management plan required by paragraph (3), 
        the Secretary of the Navy or the Secretary of the Air 
        Force shall consult with the Secretary of the Interior 
        and, where such closure may affect tribal lands, treaty 
        rights, or sacred sites, the Secretary of the Navy or 
        the Secretary of the Air Force shall consult, at the 
        earliest practicable time, with affected Indian tribes.
            (D) Immediately before and during any closure under 
        this paragraph, the Secretary of the Navy or the 
        Secretary of the Air Force shall post appropriate 
        warning notices and take other steps, as necessary, to 
        notify the public of such closure.
            (3) Integrated natural resources management plan.--
        (A) Not later than two years after the date of the 
        enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy, the 
        Secretary of the Air Force, and the Secretary of the 
        Interior shall jointly prepare an integrated natural 
        resources management plan for the lands withdrawn and 
        reserved by this section.
            (B) The Secretary of the Navy and the Secretary of 
        the Interior may jointly prepare a separate plan 
        pursuant to this paragraph.
            (C) Any disagreement concerning the contents of a 
        plan under this paragraph, or any subsequent amendments 
        to the plan, shall be resolved by the Secretary of the 
        Navy for the West Range and the Secretary of the Air 
        Force for the East Range, after consultation with the 
        Secretary of the Interior through the State Director, 
        Bureau of Land Management and, as appropriate, the 
        Regional Director, United States Fish and Wildlife 
        Service. This authority may be delegated to the 
        installation commanders.
            (D) Any plan under this paragraph shall be prepared 
        and implemented in accordance with the Sikes Act (16 
        U.S.C. 670 et seq.) and the requirements of this 
        section.
            (E) A plan under this paragraph for lands withdrawn 
        and reserved by this section shall--
                    (i) include provisions for proper 
                management and protection of the natural and 
                cultural resources of such lands, and for 
                sustainable use by the public of such resources 
                to the extent consistent with the military 
                purposes for which such lands are withdrawn and 
                reserved by this section;
                    (ii) be developed in consultation with 
                affected Indian tribes and include provisions 
                that address how the Secretary of the Navy and 
                the Secretary of the Air Force intend to--
                            (I) meet the trust responsibilities 
                        of the United States with respect to 
                        Indian tribes, lands, and rights 
                        reserved by treaty or Federal law 
                        affected by the withdrawal and 
                        reservation;
                            (II) allow access to and ceremonial 
                        use of sacred sites to the extent 
                        consistent with the military purposes 
                        for which such lands are withdrawn and 
                        reserved; and
                            (III) provide for timely 
                        consultation with affected Indian 
                        tribes;
                    (iii) provide that any hunting, fishing, 
                and trapping on such lands be conducted in 
                accordance with the provisions of 2671 of title 
                10, United States Code;
                    (iv) provide for continued livestock 
                grazing and agricultural out-leasing where it 
                currently exists in accordance with the 
                provisions of section 2667 of title 10, United 
                States Code, and at the discretion of the 
                Secretary of the Navy or the Secretary of the 
                Air Force, as the case may be;
                    (v) identify current test and target impact 
                areas and related buffer or safety zones;
                    (vi) provide that the Secretary of the Navy 
                and the Secretary of the Air Force--
                            (I) shall take necessary actions to 
                        prevent, suppress, and manage brush and 
                        range fires occurring within the 
                        boundaries of the Barry M. Goldwater 
                        Range, as well as brush and range fires 
                        occurring outside the boundaries of the 
                        Barry M. Goldwater Range resulting from 
                        military activities; and
                            (II) may obligate funds 
                        appropriated or otherwise available to 
                        the Secretaries to enter into memoranda 
                        of understanding, and cooperative 
                        agreements that shall reimburse the 
                        Secretary of the Interior for costs 
                        incurred under this clause;
                    (vii) provide that all gates, fences, and 
                barriers constructed on such lands after the 
                date of the enactment of this Act be designed 
                and erected to allow wildlife access, to the 
                extent practicable and consistent with military 
                security, safety, and sound wildlife management 
                use;
                    (viii) incorporate any existing management 
                plans pertaining to such lands, to the extent 
                that the Secretary of the Navy, the Secretary 
                of the Air Force and the Secretary of the 
                Interior, upon reviewing such plans, mutually 
                determine that incorporation of such plans into 
                a plan under this paragraph is appropriate;
                    (ix) include procedures to ensure that the 
                periodic reviews of the plan under the Sikes 
                Act are conducted jointly by the Secretary of 
                the Navy, the Secretary of the Air Force, and 
                the Secretary of the Interior, and that 
                affected States and Indian tribes, and the 
                public, are provided a meaningful opportunity 
                to comment upon any substantial revisions to 
                the plan that may be proposed; and
                    (x) provide procedures to amend the plan as 
                necessary.
            (4) Memoranda of understanding and cooperative 
        agreements.--(A) The Secretary of the Navy and the 
        Secretary of the Air Force may enter into memoranda of 
        understanding or cooperative agreements with the 
        Secretary of the Interior or other appropriate Federal, 
        State, or local agencies, Indian tribes, or other 
        public or private organizations or institutions for 
        purposes of implementing an integrated natural 
        resources management plan prepared under paragraph (3).
            (B) Any memorandum of understanding or cooperative 
        agreement under subparagraph (A) affecting integrated 
        natural resources management may be combined, where 
        appropriate, with any other memorandum of understanding 
        or cooperative agreement entered into under this 
        subtitle, and shall not be subject to the provisions of 
        chapter 63 of title 31, United States Code.
            (5) Public reports.--(A)(i) Concurrent with each 
        review of the integrated natural resources management 
        plan under paragraph (3) pursuant to subparagraph 
        (E)(ix) of that paragraph, the Secretary of the Navy, 
        the Secretary of the Air Force, and the Secretary of 
        the Interior shall jointly prepare and issue a report 
        describing changes in the condition of the lands 
        withdrawn and reserved by this section from the later 
        of the date of any previous report under this paragraph 
        or the date of the environmental impact statement 
        prepared to support this section.
            (ii) Any report under clause (i) shall include a 
        summary of current military use of the lands referred 
        to in that clause, any changes in military use of the 
        lands since the previous report, and efforts related to 
        the management of natural and cultural resources and 
        environmental remediation of the lands during the 
        previous five years.
            (iii) Any report under this subparagraph may be 
        combined with any report required by the Sikes Act.
            (iv) Any disagreements concerning the contents of a 
        report under this subparagraph shall be resolved by the 
        Secretary of the Navy and the Secretary of the Air 
        Force. This authority may be delegated to the 
        installation commanders.
            (B)(i) Before the finalization of any report under 
        this paragraph, the Secretary of the Navy, the 
        Secretary of the Air Force, and the Secretary of the 
        Interior shall invite interested members of the public 
        to review and comment on the report, and shall hold at 
        least one public meeting concerning the report in a 
        location or locations reasonably accessible to persons 
        who may be affected by management of the lands 
        addressed by the report.
            (ii) Each public meeting under clause (i) shall be 
        announced not less than 15 days before the date of the 
        meeting by advertisements in local newspapers of 
        general circulation, publication of an announcement in 
        the Federal Register, and any other means considered 
        necessary.
            (C) The final version of any report under this 
        paragraph shall be made available to the public and 
        submitted to appropriate committees of Congress.
            (6) Intergovernmental executive committee.--(A) Not 
        later than two years after the date of the enactment of 
        this Act, the Secretary of the Navy, the Secretary of 
        the Air Force, and the Secretary of the Interior shall, 
        by memorandum of understanding, establish an 
        intergovernmental executive committee comprised of 
        selected representatives from interested Federal 
        agencies, as well as at least one elected officer (or 
        other authorized representative) from State government 
        and at least one elected officer (or other authorized 
        representative) from each local and tribal government 
        as may be designated at the discretion of the Secretary 
        of the Navy, the Secretary of the Air Force, and the 
        Secretary of the Interior.
            (B) The intergovernmental executive committee shall 
        be established solely for the purpose of exchanging 
        views, information, and advice relating to the 
        management of the natural and cultural resources of the 
        lands withdrawn and reserved by this section.
            (C) The intergovernmental executive committee shall 
        operate in accordance with the terms set forth in the 
        memorandum of understanding under subparagraph (A), 
        which shall specify the Federal agencies and elected 
        officers or representatives of State, local and tribal 
        governments to be invited to participate.
            (D) The memorandum of understanding under 
        subparagraph (A) shall establish procedures for 
        creating a forum for exchanging views, information, and 
        advice relating to the management of natural and 
        cultural resources on the lands concerned, procedures 
        for rotating the chair of the intergovernmental 
        executive committee, and procedures for scheduling 
        regular meetings.
            (E) The Secretary of the Navy and the Secretary of 
        the Air Force shall, in consultation with the Secretary 
        of the Interior, appoint an individual to serve as 
        coordinator of the intergovernmental executive 
        committee. The duties of the coordinator shall be 
        included in the memorandum of understanding under 
        subparagraph (A). The coordinator shall not be a member 
        of the committee.
            (7) Transfer of management responsibility.--(A)(i) 
        If the Secretary of the Interior determines that the 
        Secretary of the Navy or the Secretary of the Air Force 
        has failed to manage lands withdrawn and reserved by 
        this section for military purposes in accordance with 
        the integrated natural resource management plan for 
        such lands under paragraph (3), and that failure to do 
        so is resulting in significant and verifiable 
        degradation of the natural or cultural resources of 
        such lands, the Secretary of the Interior shall give 
        the Secretary of the Navy or the Secretary of the Air 
        Force, as the case may be, written notice of such 
        determination, a description of the deficiencies in 
        management practices by the Secretary of the Navy or 
        the Secretary of the Air Force, as the case may be, and 
        an explanation of the methodology employed in reaching 
        the determination.
            (ii) Not later than 60 days after the date a 
        notification under clause (i) is received, the 
        Secretary of the Navy or the Secretary of the Air 
        Force, as the case may be, shall submit a response to 
        the Secretary of the Interior, which response may 
        include a plan of action for addressing any 
        deficiencies identified in the notice in the conduct of 
        management responsibility and for preventing further 
        significant degradation of the natural or cultural 
        resources of the lands concerned.
            (iii) If, not earlier than three months after the 
        date a notification under clause (i) is received, the 
        Secretary of the Interior determines that deficiencies 
        identified in the notice are not being corrected, and 
        that significant and verifiable degradation of the 
        natural or cultural resources of the lands concerned is 
        continuing, the Secretary of the Interior may, not 
        earlier than 90 days after the date on which the 
        Secretary of the Interior submits to the committees 
        referred to in section 3032(d)(3) notice and a report 
        on the determination, transfer management 
        responsibility for the natural and cultural resources 
        of such lands from the Secretary of the Navy or the 
        Secretary of the Air Force, as the case may be, to the 
        Secretary of the Interior in accordance with a schedule 
        for such transfer established by the Secretary of the 
        Interior.
            (B) After a transfer of management responsibility 
        pursuant to subparagraph (A), the Secretary of the 
        Interior may transfer management responsibility back to 
        the Secretary of the Navy or the Secretary of the Air 
        Force if the Secretary of the Interior determines that 
        adequate procedures and plans have been established to 
        ensure that the lands concerned will be adequately 
        managed by the Secretary of the Navy or the Secretary 
        of the Air Force, as the case may be, in accordance 
        with the integrated natural resources management plan 
        for such lands under paragraph (3).
            (C) For any period during which the Secretary of 
        the Interior has management responsibility under this 
        paragraph for lands withdrawn and reserved by this 
        section, the integrated natural resources management 
        plan for such lands under paragraph (3), including any 
        amendments to the plan, shall remain in effect, pending 
        the development of a management plan prepared pursuant 
        to the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 
        (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), in cooperation with the 
        Secretary of the Navy or the Secretary of the Air 
        Force.
            (D) Assumption by the Secretary of the Interior 
        pursuant to this paragraph of management responsibility 
        for the natural and cultural resources of lands shall 
        not affect the use of such lands for military purposes, 
        and the Secretary of the Navy or the Secretary of the 
        Air Force, as the case may be, shall continue to direct 
        military activities on such lands.
            (8) Payment for services.--The Secretary of the 
        Navy and the Secretary of the Air Force shall assume 
        all costs for implementation of an integrated natural 
        resources management plan under paragraph (3), 
        including payment to the Secretary of the Interior 
        under section 1535 of title 31, United States Code, for 
        any costs the Secretary of the Interior incurs in 
        providing goods or services to assist the Secretary of 
        the Navy or the Secretary of the Air Force, as the case 
        may be, in the implementation of the integrated natural 
        resources management plan.
            (9) Definitions.--In this subsection:
                    (A) The term ``Indian tribe'' means an 
                Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, 
                pueblo, village, or community that the 
                Secretary of the Interior acknowledges to exist 
                as an Indian tribe pursuant to the Federally 
                Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 (25 
                U.S.C 479 et seq.).
                    (B) The term ``sacred site'' means any 
                specific, discrete, narrowly delineated 
                location on Federal land that is identified by 
                an Indian tribe, or its designee, as sacred by 
                virtue of its established religious 
                significance to, or ceremonial use by, an 
                Indian religion, but only to the extent that 
                the tribe or its designee, has informed the 
                Secretary of the Navy or the Secretary of the 
                Air Force of the existence of such site. 
                Neither the Secretary of the Department of 
                Defense, the Secretary of the Navy, the 
                Secretary of the Air Force, nor the Secretary 
                of the Interior shall be required under section 
                552 of title 5, United States Code, to make 
                available to the public any information 
                concerning the location, character, or use of 
                any traditional Indian religious or sacred site 
                located on lands withdrawn and reserved by this 
                subsection.
    (c) Environmental Requirements.--
            (1) During withdrawal and reservation.--Throughout 
        the duration of the withdrawal and reservation of lands 
        by this section, including the duration of any renewal 
        or extension, and with respect both to the activities 
        undertaken by the Secretary of the Navy and the 
        Secretary of the Air Force on such lands and to all 
        activities occurring on such lands during such times as 
        the Secretary of the Navy and the Secretary of the Air 
        Force may exercise management jurisdiction over such 
        lands, the Secretary of the Navy and the Secretary of 
        the Air Force shall--
                    (A) be responsible for and pay all costs 
                related to the compliance of the Department of 
                the Navy or the Department of the Air Force, as 
                the case may be, with applicable Federal, 
                State, and local environmental laws, 
                regulations, rules, and standards;
                    (B) carry out and maintain in accordance 
                with the requirements of all regulations, 
                rules, and standards issued by the Department 
                of Defense pursuant to chapter 160 of title 10, 
                United States Code, relating to the Defense 
                Environmental Restoration Program, the joint 
                board on ammunition storage established under 
                section 172 of that title, and Executive Order 
                No. 12580, a program to address--
                            (i) any release or substantial 
                        threat of release attributable to 
                        military munitions (including 
                        unexploded ordnance) and other 
                        constituents; and
                            (ii) any release or substantial 
                        threat of release, regardless of its 
                        source, occurring on or emanating from 
                        such lands during the period of 
                        withdrawal and reservation; and
                    (C) provide to the Secretary of the 
                Interior a copy of any report prepared by the 
                Secretary of the Navy or the Secretary of the 
                Air Force, as the case may be, pursuant to any 
                Federal, State, or local environmental law, 
                regulation, rule, or standard.
            (2) Before relinquishment or termination.--
                    (A) Environmental review.--(i) Upon 
                notifying the Secretary of the Interior that 
                the Secretary of the Navy or the Secretary of 
                the Air Force intends, pursuant to subsection 
                (f), to relinquish jurisdiction over lands 
                withdrawn and reserved by this section, the 
                Secretary of the Navy or the Secretary of the 
                Air Force shall provide to the Secretary of the 
                Interior an environmental baseline survey, 
                military range assessment, or other 
                environmental review characterizing the 
                environmental condition of the land, air, and 
                water resources affected by the activities 
                undertaken by the Secretary of the Navy or the 
                Secretary of the Air Force, as the case may be, 
                on and over such lands.
                    (ii) If hazardous substances were stored 
                for one year or more, known to have been 
                released or disposed of, or if a substantial 
                threat of release exists, on lands referred to 
                in clause (i), any environmental review under 
                that clause shall include notice of the type 
                and quantity of such hazardous substances and 
                notice of the time during which such storage, 
                release, substantial threat of release, or 
                disposal took place.
                    (B) Memorandum of understanding.--(i) In 
                addition to any other requirements under this 
                section, the Secretary of the Navy, the 
                Secretary of the Air Force, and the Secretary 
                of the Interior may enter into a memorandum of 
                understanding to implement the environmental 
                remediation requirements of this section.
                    (ii) The memorandum of understanding under 
                clause (i) may include appropriate, technically 
                feasible, and mutually acceptable cleanup 
                standards that the concerned Secretaries 
                believe environmental remediation activities 
                shall achieve and a schedule for completing 
                cleanup activities to meet such standards.
                    (iii) Cleanup standards under clause (ii) 
                shall be consistent with any legally applicable 
                or relevant and appropriate standard, 
                requirement, criteria, or limitation otherwise 
                required by law.
                    (C) Environmental remediation.--With 
                respect to lands to be relinquished pursuant to 
                subsection (f), the Secretary of the Navy or 
                the Secretary of the Air Force shall take all 
                actions necessary to address any release or 
                substantial threat of release, regardless of 
                its source, occurring on or emanating from such 
                lands during the period of withdrawal and 
                reservation under this section. To the extent 
                practicable, all such response actions shall be 
                taken before the termination of the withdrawal 
                and reservation of such lands under this 
                section.
                    (D) Consultation.--If the Secretary of the 
                Interior accepts the relinquishment of 
                jurisdiction over any lands withdrawn and 
                reserved by this section before all necessary 
                response actions under this section have been 
                completed, the Secretary of the Interior shall 
                consult with the Secretary of the Navy or the 
                Secretary of the Air Force, as the case may be, 
                before undertaking or authorizing any 
                activities on such lands that may affect 
                existing releases, interfere with the 
                installation, maintenance, or operation of any 
                response action, or expose any person to a 
                safety or health risk associated with either 
                the releases or the response action being 
                undertaken.
            (3) Responsibility and liability.--(A) The 
        Secretary of the Navy and the Secretary of the Air 
        Force, and not the Secretary of the Interior, shall be 
        responsible for and conduct the necessary remediation 
        of all releases or substantial threats of release, 
        whether located on or emanating from lands withdrawn 
        and reserved by this section, and whether known at the 
        time of relinquishment or termination or subsequently 
        discovered, attributable to management of the lands 
        withdrawn and reserved by this section by the Secretary 
        of the Navy or the Secretary of the Air Force, as the 
        case may be, or the use, management, storage, release, 
        treatment, or disposal of hazardous materials, 
        hazardous substances, hazardous wastes, pollutants, 
        contaminants, petroleum products and their derivatives, 
        military munitions, or other constituents on such lands 
        by the Secretary of the Navy or the Secretary of the 
        Air Force, as the case may be.
            (B) Responsibility under subparagraph (A) shall 
        include liability for any costs or claims asserted 
        against the United States for activities referred to in 
        that subparagraph.
            (C) Nothing in this paragraph is intended to 
        prevent the United States from bringing a cost 
        recovery, contribution, or other action against third 
        persons or parties the Secretary of the Navy or the 
        Secretary of the Air Force reasonably believes may have 
        contributed to a release or substantial threat of 
        release.
            (4) Other federal agencies.--If the Secretary of 
        the Navy or the Secretary of the Air Force delegates 
        responsibility or jurisdiction to another Federal 
        agency over, or permits another Federal agency to 
        operate on, lands withdrawn and reserved by this 
        section, the agency shall assume all responsibility and 
        liability described in paragraph (3) for their 
        activities with respect to such lands.
            (5) Definitions.--In this subsection:
                    (A)(i) The term ``military munitions''--
                            (I) means all ammunition products 
                        and components produced or used by or 
                        for the Department of Defense or the 
                        Armed Services for national defense and 
                        security, including military munitions 
                        under the control of the Department of 
                        Defense, the Coast Guard, the 
                        Department of Energy, and National 
                        Guard personnel;
                            (II) includes confined gaseous, 
                        liquid, and solid propellants, 
                        explosives, pyrotechnics, chemical and 
                        riot control agents, smokes, and 
                        incendiaries used by and for Department 
                        of Defense components, including bulk 
                        explosives and chemical warfare agents, 
                        chemical munitions, rockets, guided and 
                        ballistic missiles, bombs, warheads, 
                        mortar rounds, artillery ammunition, 
                        small arms ammunition, grenades, mines 
                        torpedoes, depth charges, cluster 
                        munitions and dispensers, demolition 
                        charges, and devices and components 
                        thereof; and
                            (III) includes nonnuclear 
                        components of nuclear devices managed 
                        under the nuclear weapons program of 
                        the Department of Energy after all 
                        required sanitization operations under 
                        the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 
                        U.S.C. 2011 et seq.) have been 
                        completed.
                    (ii) The term does not include wholly inert 
                items, improvised explosive devices, and 
                nuclear weapons, nuclear devices, and nuclear 
                components thereof.
                    (B) The term ``unexploded ordnance'' means 
                military munitions that have been primed, 
                fused, armed, or otherwise prepared for action, 
                and have been fired, dropped, launched, 
                projected, or placed in such a manner as to 
                constitute a hazard or potential hazard, to 
                operations, installation, personnel, or 
                material, and remain unexploded either by 
                malfunction, design, or other cause.
                    (C) The term ``other constituents'' means 
                potentially hazardous compounds, mixtures, or 
                elements that are released from military 
                munitions or unexploded ordnance or result from 
                other activities on military ranges.
    (d) Duration of Withdrawal and Reservations.--
            (1) In general.--Unless extended pursuant to 
        subsection (e), the withdrawal and reservation of lands 
        by this section shall terminate 25 years after the date 
        of the enactment of this Act, except as otherwise 
        provided in subsection (f)(4).
            (2) Opening.--On the date of the termination of the 
        withdrawal and reservation of lands by this section, 
        such lands shall not be open to any form of 
        appropriation under the general land laws, including 
        the mining laws and the mineral leasing and geothermal 
        leasing laws, until the Secretary of the Interior 
        publishes in the Federal Register an appropriate order 
        stating the date upon which such lands shall be 
        restored to the public domain and opened.
    (e) Extension of Initial Withdrawal and Reservation.--
            (1) In general.--Not later than three years before 
        the termination date of the initial withdrawal and 
        reservation of lands by this section, the Secretary of 
        the Navy and the Secretary of the Air Force shall 
        notify Congress and the Secretary of the Interior 
        concerning whether the Navy or Air Force, as the case 
        may be, will have a continuing military need, after 
        such termination date, for all or any portion of such 
        lands.
            (2) Duties regarding continuing military need.--(A) 
        If the Secretary of the Navy or the Secretary of the 
        Air Force determines that there will be a continuing 
        military need for any lands withdrawn by this section, 
        the Secretary of the Navy or the Secretary of the Air 
        Force, as the case may be, shall--
                    (A) consult with the Secretary of the 
                Interior concerning any adjustments to be made 
                to the extent of, or to the allocation of 
                management responsibility for, such lands; and
                    (B) file with the Secretary of the 
                Interior, not later than one year after the 
                notice required by paragraph (1), an 
                application for extension of the withdrawal and 
                reservation of such lands.
            (B) The general procedures of the Department of the 
        Interior for processing Federal Land withdrawals 
        notwithstanding, any application for extension under 
        this paragraph shall be considered complete if it 
        includes the following:
                    (i) The information required by section 3 
                of the Engle Act (43 U.S.C. 157), except that 
                no information shall be required concerning the 
                use or development of mineral, timber, or 
                grazing resources unless, and to the extent, 
                the Secretary of the Navy or the Secretary of 
                the Air Force proposes to use or develop such 
                resources during the period of extension.
                    (ii) A copy of the most recent public 
                report prepared in accordance with subsection 
                (b)(5).
            (3) Legislative proposals.--The Secretary of the 
        Interior, the Secretary of the Navy, and the Secretary 
        of the Air Force shall ensure that any legislative 
        proposal for the extension of the withdrawal and 
        reservation of lands under this section is submitted to 
        Congress not later than May 1 of the year preceding the 
        year in which the existing withdrawal and reservation 
        would otherwise terminate under this section.
    (f) Termination and Relinquishment.--
            (1) Notice of intent to relinquish.--At any time 
        during the withdrawal and reservation of lands under 
        this section, but not later than three years before the 
        termination of the withdrawal and reservation, if the 
        Secretary of the Navy or the Secretary of the Air Force 
        determines that there is no continuing military need 
        for lands withdrawn and reserved by this section, or 
        any portion of such lands, the Secretary of the Navy or 
        the Secretary of the Air Force, as the case may be, 
        shall notify the Secretary of the Interior of an intent 
        to relinquish jurisdiction over such lands, which 
        notice shall specify the proposed date of 
        relinquishment.
            (2) Authority to accept relinquishment.--The 
        Secretary of the Interior may accept jurisdiction over 
        any lands covered by a notice of intent to relinquish 
        jurisdiction under this subsection if the Secretary of 
        the Interior determines that the Secretary of the Navy 
        or the Secretary of the Air Force has taken the 
        environmental response actions required under this 
        section.
            (3) Order.--If the Secretary of the Interior 
        accepts jurisdiction over lands covered by a notice of 
        intent to relinquish jurisdiction under this subsection 
        before the termination date of the withdrawal and 
        reservation of such lands under this section, the 
        Secretary of the Interior shall publish in the Federal 
        Register an appropriate order that shall--
                    (A) terminate the withdrawal and 
                reservation of such lands under this section;
                    (B) constitute official acceptance of 
                administrative jurisdiction over such lands by 
                the Secretary of the Interior; and
                    (C) state the date upon which such lands 
                shall be opened to the operation of the general 
                land laws, including the mining laws and the 
                mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws, if 
                appropriate.
            (4) Jurisdiction pending relinquishment.--(A) 
        Notwithstanding the termination date, unless and until 
        the Secretary of the Interior accepts jurisdiction of 
        land proposed for relinquishment under this subsection, 
        or until the Administrator of General Services accepts 
        jurisdiction of such lands under the Federal Property 
        and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 251 
        et seq.), such lands shall remain under the 
        jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Navy or the 
        Secretary of the Air Force, as the case may be, for the 
        limited purposes of--
                    (i) environmental response actions under 
                this section; and
                    (ii) continued land management 
                responsibilities pursuant to the integrated 
                natural resources management plan for such 
                lands under subsection (b)(3).
            (B) For any land that the Secretary of the Interior 
        determines to be suitable for return to the public 
        domain, but does not agree with the Secretary of the 
        Navy or the Secretary of the Air Force that all 
        necessary environmental response actions under this 
        section have been taken, the Secretary of the Navy or 
        the Secretary of the Air Force, as the case may be, and 
        the Secretary of the Interior shall resolve the dispute 
        in accordance with any applicable dispute resolution 
        process.
            (C) For any land that the Secretary of the Interior 
        determines to be unsuitable for return to the public 
        domain, the Secretary of the Interior shall immediately 
        notify the Administrator of General Services.
            (5) Scope of functions.--All functions described 
        under this subsection, including transfers, 
        relinquishes, extensions, and other determinations, may 
        be made on a parcel-by-parcel basis.
    (g) Delegations of Functions.--The functions of the 
Secretary of the Interior under this section may be delegated, 
except that the following determinations and decisions may be 
approved and signed only by the Secretary of the Interior, the 
Deputy Secretary of the Interior, an Assistant Secretary of the 
Interior, or the Director, Bureau of Land Management:
            (1) Decisions to accept transfer, relinquishment, 
        or jurisdiction of lands under this section and to open 
        such lands to operation of the public land laws.
            (2) Decisions to transfer management responsibility 
        from or to a military department pursuant to subsection 
        (b)(7).

SEC. 3032. MILITARY USE OF CABEZA PRIETA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE AND 
                    CABEZA PRIETA WILDERNESS.

    (a) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings:
            (1) The historic use of the areas designated as the 
        Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge and the Cabeza 
        Prieta Wilderness by the Marine Corps and the Air Force 
        has been integral to the effective operation of the 
        Barry M. Goldwater Air Force Range.
            (2) Continued use of the Cabeza Prieta National 
        Wildlife Refuge and Cabeza Prieta Wilderness by the 
        Marine Corps and the Air Force to support military 
        aviation training will remain necessary to ensure the 
        readiness of the Armed Forces.
            (3) The historic use of the Cabeza Prieta National 
        Wildlife Refuge and Cabeza Prieta Wilderness by the 
        Marine Corps and the Air Force has coexisted for many 
        years with the wildlife conservation and wilderness 
        purposes for which the refuge and wilderness were 
        established.
            (4) The designation of the Cabeza Prieta National 
        Wildlife Refuge and the Cabeza Prieta Wilderness 
        recognizes the area as one of our nation's most 
        ecologically and culturally valuable areas.
    (b) Management and Use of Refuge and Wilderness.--
            (1) In general.--The Secretary of the Interior, in 
        coordination with the Secretary of the Navy and the 
        Secretary of the Air Force, shall manage the Cabeza 
        Prieta National Wildlife Refuge and Cabeza Prieta 
        Wilderness--
                    (A) for the purposes for which the refuge 
                and wilderness were established; and
                    (B) to support current and future military 
                aviation training needs consistent with the 
                November 21, 1994, memorandum of understanding 
                among the Department of the Interior, the 
                Department of the Navy, and the Department of 
                the Air Force, including any extension or other 
                amendment of such memorandum of understanding 
                under this section.
            (2) Construction.--Except as otherwise provided in 
        this section, nothing in this subtitle shall be 
        construed to effect the following:
                    (A) The National Wildlife Refuge System 
                Administration Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 668dd et 
                seq.) or any other law related to management of 
                the National Wildlife Refuge System.
                    (B) Any Executive order or public land 
                order in effect on the date of the enactment of 
                this Act with respect to the Cabeza Prieta 
                National Wildlife Refuge.
    (c) Extension of Memorandum of Understanding.--The 
Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of the Navy, and the 
Secretary of the Air Force shall extend the memorandum of 
understanding referred to in subsection (b)(1)(B). The 
memorandum of understanding shall be extended for a period that 
coincides with the duration of the withdrawal and reservation 
of the Barry M. Goldwater Air Force Range made by section 3031.
    (d) Other Amendments of Memorandum of Understanding.--
            (1) Amendments to meet military aviation training 
        needs.--(A) When determined by the Secretary of the 
        Navy or the Secretary of the Air Force to be essential 
        to support military aviation training, the Secretary of 
        the Navy, the Secretary of the Air Force, and the 
        Secretary of the Interior shall negotiate amendments to 
        the memorandum of understanding referred to in 
        subsection (b)(1)(B) in order--
                    (i) to revise existing or establish new 
                low-level training routes or to otherwise 
                accommodate low-level overflight;
                    (ii) to establish new or enlarged areas 
                closed to public use as surface safety zones; 
                or
                    (iii) to accommodate the maintenance, 
                upgrade, replacement, or installation of 
                existing or new associated ground 
                instrumentation.
            (B) Any amendment of the memorandum of 
        understanding shall be consistent with the 
        responsibilities under law of the Secretary of the 
        Navy, the Secretary of the Air Force, and the Secretary 
        of the Interior, respectively.
            (C) As provided by the existing provisions of the 
        National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997 
        (Public Law 105-57) and the Arizona Desert Wilderness 
        Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-628), amendments to the 
        memorandum of understanding to revise existing or 
        establish new low-level training routes or to otherwise 
        accommodate low-level overflight are not subject to 
        compatibility determinations nor precluded by the 
        designation of lands within the Cabeza Prieta National 
        Wildlife Refuge as wilderness.
            (D) Amendments to the memorandum of understanding 
        with respect to the upgrade or replacement of existing 
        associated ground instrumentation or the installation 
        of new associated ground instrumentation shall not be 
        precluded by the existing designation of lands within 
        the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge as 
        wilderness to the extent that the Secretary of the 
        Interior, after consultation with the Secretary of the 
        Navy and the Secretary of the Air Force, determines 
        that such actions, considered both individually and 
        cumulatively, create similar or less impact than the 
        existing ground instrumentation permitted by the 
        Arizona Desert Wilderness Act of 1990.
            (2) Other amendments.--The Secretary of the 
        Interior, the Secretary of the Navy, or the Secretary 
        of the Air Force may initiate renegotiation of the 
        memorandum of understanding at any time to address 
        other needed changes, and the memorandum of 
        understanding may be amended to accommodate such 
        changes by the mutual consent of the parties consistent 
        with their respective responsibilities under law.
            (3) Effective date of amendments.--Amendments to 
        the memorandum of understanding shall take effect 90 
        days after the date on which the Secretary of the 
        Interior submits notice of such amendments to the 
        Committees on Environment and Public Works, Energy and 
        Natural Resources, and Armed Services of the Senate and 
        the Committees on Resources and Armed Services of the 
        House of Representatives.
    (e) Access Restrictions.--If the Secretary of the Navy or 
the Secretary of the Air Force determines that military 
operations, public safety, or national security require the 
closure to the public of any road, trail, or other portion of 
the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge or the Cabeza Prieta 
Wilderness, the Secretary of the Interior shall take such 
action as is determined necessary or desirable to effect and 
maintain such closure, including agreeing to amend the 
memorandum of understanding to establish new or enhanced 
surface safety zones.
    (f) Status of Contaminated Lands.--
            (1) Decontamination.--Throughout the duration of 
        the withdrawal of the Barry M. Goldwater Range under 
        section 3031, the Secretary of the Navy and the 
        Secretary of the Air Force shall, to the extent that 
        funds are made available for such purpose, carry out a 
        program of decontamination of the portion of the Cabeza 
        Prieta National Wildlife Refuge and the Cabeza Prieta 
        Wilderness used for military training purposes that 
        maintains a level of cleanup of such lands equivalent 
        to the level of cleanup of such lands as of the date of 
        the enactment of this Act. Any environmental 
        contamination of the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife 
        Refuge or the Cabeza Prieta Wilderness caused or 
        contributed to by the Department of the Navy or the 
        Department of the Air Force shall be the responsibility 
        of the Department of the Navy or the Department of the 
        Air Force, respectively, and not the responsibility of 
        the Department of the Interior.
            (2) Construction.--Nothing in this subsection shall 
        be construed as constituting or effecting a 
        relinquishment within the meaning of section 8 of the 
        Military Lands Withdrawal Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-
        606).

SEC. 3033. MAPS AND LEGAL DESCRIPTION.

    (a) Publication and Filing.--As soon as practicable after 
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the 
Interior shall--
            (1) publish in the Federal Register a notice 
        containing the legal description of the lands withdrawn 
        and reserved by this subtitle; and
            (2) file maps and the legal description of the 
        lands withdrawn and reserved by this subtitle with the 
        Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate 
        and the Committee on Resources of the House of 
        Representatives.
    (b) Technical Corrections.--Such maps and legal description 
shall have the same force and effect as if included in this 
subtitle, except that the Secretary of the Interior may correct 
clerical and typographical errors in such maps and legal 
description.
    (c) Availability for Public Inspection.--Copies of such 
maps and legal descriptions shall be available for public 
inspection in the offices of the Director and appropriate State 
Directors and field office managers of the Bureau of Land 
Management, the office of the commander, Luke Air Force Base, 
Arizona, the office of the commander, Marine Corps Air Station, 
Yuma, Arizona, and the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
    (d) Reimbursement.--The Secretary of Defense shall 
reimburse the Secretary of the Interior for any costs incurred 
by the Secretary of the Interior in implementing this section.
    (e) Delegations.--
            (1) Military departments.--The functions of the 
        Secretary of Defense, or of the Secretary of a military 
        department, under this section may be delegated.
            (2) Department of interior.--The functions of the 
        Secretary of the Interior under this section may be 
        delegated.

SEC. 3034. WATER RIGHTS.

    Nothing in this subtitle shall be construed to establish a 
reservation to the United States with respect to any water or 
water right on lands covered by section 3031 or 3032. No 
provision of this subtitle shall be construed as authorizing 
the appropriation of water on lands covered by section 3031 or 
3032 by the United States after the date of the enactment of 
this Act, except in accordance with the law of the State in 
which such lands are located. This section shall not be 
construed to affect water rights acquired by the United States 
before the date of the enactment of this Act.

SEC. 3035. HUNTING, FISHING, AND TRAPPING.

    All hunting, fishing, and trapping on lands withdrawn by 
this subtitle shall be conducted in accordance with the 
provisions of section 2671 of title 10, United States Code, 
except that hunting, fishing, and trapping within the Cabeza 
Prieta National Wildlife Refuge shall be conducted in 
accordance with the National Wildlife Refuge System 
Administration Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 668dd et seq.), the 
Recreation Use of Wildlife Areas Act of 1969 (16 U.S.C. 460k et 
seq.), and other laws applicable to the National Wildlife 
Refuge System.

SEC. 3036. USE OF MINERAL MATERIALS.

    Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle or the 
Act of July 31, 1947 (commonly known as the Materials Act of 
1947; 30 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), the Secretary of the military 
department concerned may use sand, gravel, or similar mineral 
material resources of the type subject to disposition under 
that Act from lands withdrawn and reserved by this subtitle if 
use of such resources is required for construction needs on 
such lands.

SEC. 3037. IMMUNITY OF UNITED STATES.

    The United States and all departments or agencies thereof 
shall be held harmless and shall not be liable for any injuries 
or damages to persons or property suffered in the course of any 
mining or mineral or geothermal leasing activity conducted on 
lands covered by section 3031.

              Subtitle C--Authorization of Appropriations

SEC. 3041. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

    There are hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums as 
may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this title.

 DIVISION C--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY AUTHORIZATIONS AND 
                          OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS

      TITLE XXXI--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS

          Subtitle A--National Security Programs Authorizations

Sec. 3101. Weapons activities.
Sec. 3102. Defense environmental restoration and waste management.
Sec. 3103. Other defense activities.
Sec. 3104. Defense nuclear waste disposal.
Sec. 3105. Defense environmental management privatization.

                Subtitle B--Recurring General Provisions

Sec. 3121. Reprogramming.
Sec. 3122. Limits on general plant projects.
Sec. 3123. Limits on construction projects.
Sec. 3124. Fund transfer authority.
Sec. 3125. Authority for conceptual and construction design.
Sec. 3126. Authority for emergency planning, design, and construction 
          activities.
Sec. 3127. Funds available for all national security programs of the 
          Department of Energy.
Sec. 3128. Availability of funds.
Sec. 3129. Transfers of defense environmental management funds.

    Subtitle C--Program Authorizations, Restrictions, and Limitations

Sec. 3131. Prohibition on use of funds for certain activities under 
          formerly utilized site remedial action program.
Sec. 3132. Continuation of processing, treatment, and disposition of 
          legacy nuclear materials.
Sec. 3133. Nuclear weapons stockpile life extension program.
Sec. 3134. Procedures for meeting tritium production requirements.
Sec. 3135. Independent cost estimate of accelerator production of 
          tritium.
Sec. 3136. Nonproliferation initiatives and activities.
Sec. 3137. Support of theater ballistic missile defense activities of 
          the Department of Defense.

       Subtitle D--Matters Relating to Safeguards, Security, and 
                           Counterintelligence

Sec. 3141. Short title.
Sec. 3142. Commission on Safeguards, Security, and Counterintelligence 
          at Department of Energy facilities.
Sec. 3143. Background investigations of certain personnel at Department 
          of Energy facilities.
Sec. 3144. Conduct of security clearances.
Sec. 3145. Protection of classified information during laboratory-to-
          laboratory exchanges.
Sec. 3146. Restrictions on access to national laboratories by foreign 
          visitors from sensitive countries.
Sec. 3147. Department of Energy regulations relating to the safeguarding 
          and security of Restricted Data.
Sec. 3148. Increased penalties for misuse of Restricted Data.
Sec. 3149. Supplement to plan for declassification of Restricted Data 
          and formerly Restricted Data.
Sec. 3150. Notice to congressional committees of certain security and 
          counterintelligence failures within nuclear energy defense 
          programs.
Sec. 3151. Annual report by the President on espionage by the People's 
          Republic of China.
Sec. 3152. Report on counterintelligence and security practices at 
          national laboratories.
Sec. 3153. Report on security vulnerabilities of national laboratory 
          computers.
Sec. 3154. Counterintelligence polygraph program.
Sec. 3155. Definitions of national laboratory and nuclear weapons 
          production facility.
Sec. 3156. Definition of Restricted Data.

                Subtitle E--Matters Relating to Personnel

Sec. 3161. Extension of authority of Department of Energy to pay 
          voluntary separation incentive payments.
Sec. 3162. Fellowship program for development of skills critical to the 
          Department of Energy nuclear weapons complex.
Sec. 3163. Maintenance of nuclear weapons expertise in the Department of 
          Defense and Department of Energy.
Sec. 3164. Whistleblower protection program.

                        Subtitle F--Other Matters

Sec. 3171. Requirement for plan to improve reprogramming processes.
Sec. 3172. Integrated fissile materials management plan.
Sec. 3173. Identification in budget materials of amounts for 
          declassification activities and limitation on expenditures for 
          such activities.
Sec. 3174. Sense of Congress regarding technology transfer coordination 
          for Department of Energy national laboratories.
Sec. 3175. Pilot program for project management oversight regarding 
          Department of Energy construction projects.
Sec. 3176. Pilot program of Department of Energy to authorize use of 
          prior year unobligated balances for accelerated site cleanup 
          at Rocky Flats Environmental Technology Site, Colorado.
Sec. 3177. Proposed schedule for shipments of waste from Rocky Flats 
          Environmental Technology Site, Colorado, to Waste Isolation 
          Pilot Plant, New Mexico.
Sec. 3178. Comptroller General report on closure of Rocky Flats 
          Environmental Technology Site, Colorado.
Sec. 3179. Extension of review of Waste Isolation Pilot Plant, New 
          Mexico.

         Subtitle A--National Security Programs Authorizations

SEC. 3101. WEAPONS ACTIVITIES.

    (a) In General.--Funds are hereby authorized to be 
appropriated to the Department of Energy for fiscal year 2000 
for weapons activities in carrying out programs necessary for 
national security in the amount of $4,489,995,000, to be 
allocated as follows:
            (1) Stockpile stewardship.--Funds are hereby 
        authorized to be appropriated to the Department of 
        Energy for fiscal year 2000 for stockpile stewardship 
        in carrying out weapons activities necessary for 
        national security programs in the amount of 
        $2,252,300,000, to be allocated as follows:
                    (A) For core stockpile stewardship, 
                $1,743,500,000, to be allocated as follows:
                            (i) For operation and maintenance, 
                        $1,610,355,000.
                            (ii) For plant projects (including 
                        maintenance, restoration, planning, 
                        construction, acquisition, modification 
                        of facilities, and the continuation of 
                        projects authorized in prior years, and 
                        land acquisition related thereto), 
                        $133,145,000, to be allocated as 
                        follows:
                                    Project 00-D-103, terascale 
                                simulation facility, Lawrence 
                                Livermore National Laboratory, 
                                Livermore, California, 
                                $8,000,000.
                                    Project 00-D-105, strategic 
                                computing complex, Los Alamos 
                                National Laboratory, Los 
                                Alamos, New Mexico, 
                                $26,000,000.
                                    Project 00-D-107, joint 
                                computational engineering 
                                laboratory, Sandia National 
                                Laboratories, Albuquerque, New 
                                Mexico, $1,800,000.
                                    Project 99-D-102, 
                                rehabilitation of maintenance 
                                facility, Lawrence Livermore 
                                National Laboratory, Livermore, 
                                California, $3,900,000.
                                    Project 99-D-103, isotope 
                                sciences facilities, Lawrence 
                                Livermore National Laboratory, 
                                Livermore, California, 
                                $2,000,000.
                                    Project 99-D-104, 
                                protection of real property 
                                (roof reconstruction, Phase 
                                II), Lawrence Livermore 
                                National Laboratory, Livermore, 
                                California, $2,400,000.
                                    Project 99-D-105, central 
                                health physics calibration 
                                facility, Los Alamos National 
                                Laboratory, Los Alamos, New 
                                Mexico, $1,000,000.
                                    Project 99-D-106, model 
                                validation and system 
                                certification test center, 
                                Sandia National Laboratories, 
                                Albuquerque, New Mexico, 
                                $6,500,000.
                                    Project 99-D-108, renovate 
                                existing roadways, Nevada Test 
                                Site, Nevada, $7,005,000.
                                    Project 97-D-102, dual-axis 
                                radiographic hydrotest 
                                facility, Los Alamos National 
                                Laboratory, Los Alamos, New 
                                Mexico, $61,000,000.
                                    Project 96-D-102, stockpile 
                                stewardship facilities 
                                revitalization, Phase VI, 
                                various locations, $2,640,000.
                                    Project 96-D-104, 
                                processing and environmental 
                                technology laboratory, Sandia 
                                National Laboratories, 
                                Albuquerque, New Mexico, 
                                $10,900,000.
                    (B) For inertial fusion, $475,700,000, to 
                be allocated as follows:
                            (i) For operation and maintenance, 
                        $227,600,000.
                            (ii) For the following plant 
                        project (including maintenance, 
                        restoration, planning, construction, 
                        acquisition, and modification of 
                        facilities, and land acquisition 
                        related thereto), $248,100,000, to be 
                        allocated as follows:
                                    Project 96-D-111, national 
                                ignition facility, Lawrence 
                                Livermore National Laboratory, 
                                Livermore, California, 
                                $248,100,000.
                    (C) For technology partnership and 
                education, $33,100,000, of which $14,500,000 
                shall be allocated for technology partnership 
                and $18,600,000 shall be allocated for 
                education.
            (2) Stockpile management.--Funds are hereby 
        authorized to be appropriated to the Department of 
        Energy for fiscal year 2000 for stockpile management in 
        carrying out weapons activities necessary for national 
        security programs in the amount of $2,023,300,000, to 
        be allocated as follows:
                    (A) For operation and maintenance, 
                $1,864,621,000.
                    (B) For plant projects (including 
                maintenance, restoration, planning, 
                construction, acquisition, modification of 
                facilities, and the continuation of projects 
                authorized in prior years, and land acquisition 
                related thereto), $158,679,000, to be allocated 
                as follows:
                            Project 99-D-122, rapid 
                        reactivation, various locations, 
                        $11,700,000.
                            Project 99-D-127, stockpile 
                        management restructuring initiative, 
                        Kansas City Plant, Kansas City, 
                        Missouri, $17,000,000.
                            Project 99-D-128, stockpile 
                        management restructuring initiative, 
                        Pantex Plant consolidation, Amarillo, 
                        Texas, $3,429,000.
                            Project 99-D-132, stockpile 
                        management restructuring initiative, 
                        nuclear material safeguards and 
                        security upgrades project, Los Alamos 
                        National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New 
                        Mexico, $11,300,000.
                            Project 98-D-123, stockpile 
                        management restructuring initiative, 
                        tritium facility modernization and 
                        consolidation, Savannah River Plant, 
                        Aiken, South Carolina, $21,800,000.
                            Project 98-D-124, stockpile 
                        management restructuring initiative, Y-
                        12 Plant consolidation, Oak Ridge, 
                        Tennessee, $3,150,000.
                            Project 98-D-125, tritium 
                        extraction facility, Savannah River 
                        Plant, Aiken, South Carolina, 
                        $33,000,000.
                            Project 98-D-126, accelerator 
                        production of tritium, various 
                        locations, $31,000,000.
                            Project 97-D-123, structural 
                        upgrades, Kansas City Plant, Kansas 
                        City, Missouri, $4,800,000.
                            Project 95-D-102, chemistry and 
                        metallurgy research upgrades project, 
                        Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los 
                        Alamos, New Mexico, $18,000,000.
                            Project 88-D-123, security 
                        enhancements, Pantex Plant, Amarillo, 
                        Texas, $3,500,000.
            (3) Program direction.--Funds are hereby authorized 
        to be appropriated to the Department of Energy for 
        fiscal year 2000 for program direction in carrying out 
        weapons activities necessary for national security 
        programs in the amount of $241,500,000.
    (b) Adjustment.--The total amount authorized to be 
appropriated pursuant to subsection (a) is the sum of the 
amounts authorized to be appropriated in paragraphs (1) through 
(3) of that subsection, reduced by $27,105,000.

SEC. 3102. DEFENSE ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION AND WASTE MANAGEMENT.

    (a) In General.--Funds are hereby authorized to be 
appropriated to the Department of Energy for fiscal year 2000 
for environmental restoration and waste management in carrying 
out programs necessary for national security in the amount of 
$5,495,868,000, to be allocated as follows:
            (1) Closure projects.--For closure projects carried 
        out in accordance with section 3143 of the National 
        Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997 (Public 
        Law 104-201; 110 Stat. 2836; 42 U.S.C. 7274n) in the 
        amount of $1,069,492,000.
            (2) Site project and completion.--For site project 
        and completion in carrying out environmental 
        restoration and waste management activities necessary 
        for national security programs in the amount of 
        $980,919,000, to be allocated as follows:
                    (A) For operation and maintenance, 
                $892,629,000.
                    (B) For plant projects (including 
                maintenance, restoration, planning, 
                construction, acquisition, modification of 
                facilities, and the continuation of projects 
                authorized in prior years, and land acquisition 
                related thereto), $88,290,000, to be allocated 
                as follows:
                            Project 99-D-402, tank farm support 
                        services, F&H areas, Savannah River 
                        Site, Aiken, South Carolina, 
                        $3,100,000.
                            Project 99-D-404, health physics 
                        instrumentation laboratory, Idaho 
                        National Engineering and Environmental 
                        Laboratory, Idaho, $7,200,000.
                            Project 98-D-401, H-tank farm storm 
                        water systems upgrade, Savannah River 
                        Site, Aiken, South Carolina, 
                        $2,977,000.
                            Project 98-D-453, plutonium 
                        stabilization and handling system for 
                        plutonium finishing plant, Richland, 
                        Washington, $16,860,000.
                            Project 98-D-700, road 
                        rehabilitation, Idaho National 
                        Engineering and Environmental 
                        Laboratory, Idaho, $2,590,000.
                            Project 97-D-450, Actinide 
                        packaging and storage facility, 
                        Savannah River Site, Aiken, South 
                        Carolina, $4,000,000.
                            Project 97-D-470, regulatory 
                        monitoring and bioassay laboratory, 
                        Savannah River Site, Aiken, South 
                        Carolina, $12,220,000.
                            Project 96-D-406, spent nuclear 
                        fuels canister storage and 
                        stabilization facility, Richland, 
                        Washington, $24,441,000.
                            Project 96-D-464, electrical and 
                        utility systems upgrade, Idaho Chemical 
                        Processing Plant, Idaho National 
                        Engineering and Environmental 
                        Laboratory, Idaho, $11,971,000.
                            Project 96-D-471, 
                        chlorofluorocarbon heating, 
                        ventilation, and air conditioning and 
                        chiller retrofit, Savannah River Site, 
                        Aiken, South Carolina, $931,000.
                            Project 86-D-103, decontamination 
                        and waste treatment facility, Lawrence 
                        Livermore National Laboratory, 
                        Livermore, California, $2,000,000.
            (3) Post-2006 completion.--For post-2006 project 
        completion in carrying out environmental restoration 
        and waste management activities necessary for national 
        security programs in the amount of $2,919,948,000, to 
        be allocated as follows:
                    (A) For operation and maintenance, 
                $2,873,697,000.
                    (B) For plant projects (including 
                maintenance, restoration, planning, 
                construction, acquisition, modification of 
                facilities, and the continuation of projects 
                authorized in prior years, and land acquisition 
                related thereto), $46,251,000, to be allocated 
                as follows:
                            Project 00-D-401, spent nuclear 
                        fuel treatment and storage facility, 
                        title I and II, Savannah River Site, 
                        Aiken, South Carolina, $7,000,000.
                            Project 99-D-403, privatization 
                        phase I infrastructure support, 
                        Richland, Washington, $13,988,000.
                            Project 97-D-402, tank farm 
                        restoration and safe operations, 
                        Richland, Washington, $20,516,000.
                            Project 94-D-407, initial tank 
                        retrieval systems, Richland, 
                        Washington, $4,060,000.
                            Project 93-D-187, high-level waste 
                        removal from filled waste tanks, 
                        Savannah River Site, Aiken, South 
                        Carolina, $8,987,000.
            (4) Science and technology.--For science and 
        technology in carrying out environmental restoration 
        and waste management activities necessary for national 
        security programs in the amount of $230,500,000.
            (5) Program direction.--For program direction in 
        carrying out environmental restoration and waste 
        management activities necessary for national security 
        programs in the amount of $339,409,000.
    (b) Adjustments.--(1) The total amount authorized to be 
appropriated in subsection (a) is the sum of the amounts 
authorized to be appropriated in paragraphs (1) through (5) of 
that subsection reduced by $44,400,000, to be derived from 
environmental restoration and waste management, environment, 
safety, and health programs.
    (2) The amount authorized to be appropriated pursuant to 
subsection (a)(3)(B) is reduced by $8,300,000.

SEC. 3103. OTHER DEFENSE ACTIVITIES.

    (a) In General.--Funds are hereby authorized to be 
appropriated to the Department of Energy for fiscal year 2000 
for other defense activities in carrying out programs necessary 
for national security in the amount of $1,805,959,000, to be 
allocated as follows:
            (1) Nonproliferation and national security.--For 
        nonproliferation and national security, $732,100,000, 
        to be allocated as follows:
                    (A) For verification and control 
                technology, $497,000,000, to be allocated as 
                follows:
                            (i) For nonproliferation and 
                        verification research and development, 
                        $221,000,000, to be allocated as 
                        follows:
                                    (I) For operation and 
                                maintenance, $215,000,000.
                                    (II) For plant projects 
                                (including maintenance, 
                                restoration, planning, 
                                construction, acquisition, 
                                modification of facilities, and 
                                the continuation of projects 
                                authorized in prior years, and 
                                land acquisition related 
                                thereto), $6,000,000, to be 
                                allocated as follows:
                                            Project 00-D-192, 
                                        nonproliferation and 
                                        international security 
                                        center, Los Alamos 
                                        National Laboratory, 
                                        Los Alamos, New Mexico, 
                                        $6,000,000.
                            (ii) For arms control, 
                        $276,000,000.
                    (B) For nuclear safeguards and security, 
                $59,100,000.
                    (C) For international nuclear safety, 
                $24,700,000.
                    (D) For security investigations, 
                $44,100,000.
                    (E) For emergency management, $21,000,000.
                    (F) For highly enriched uranium 
                transparency implementation, $15,750,000.
                    (G) For program direction, $90,450,000.
            (2) Intelligence.--For intelligence, $36,059,000.
            (3) Counterintelligence.--For counterintelligence, 
        $39,200,000.
            (4) Worker and community transition assistance.--
        For worker and community transition assistance, 
        $30,000,000, to be allocated as follows:
                    (A) For worker and community transition, 
                $26,500,000.
                    (B) For program direction, $3,500,000.
            (5) Fissile materials control and disposition.--For 
        fissile materials control and disposition, 
        $200,000,000, to be allocated as follows:
                    (A) For operation and maintenance, 
                $129,766,000.
                    (B) For program direction, $7,343,000.
                    (C) For plant projects (including 
                maintenance, restoration, planning, 
                construction, acquisition, modification of 
                facilities, and the continuation of projects 
                authorized in prior years, and land acquisition 
                related thereto), $62,891,000, to be allocated 
                as follows:
                            Project 00-D-142, immobilization 
                        and associated processing facility, 
                        various locations, $21,765,000.
                            Project 99-D-141, pit disassembly 
                        and conversion facility, various 
                        locations, $28,751,000.
                            Project 99-D-143, mixed oxide fuel 
                        fabrication facility, various 
                        locations, $12,375,000.
            (6) Environment, safety, and health.--For 
        environment, safety, and health, defense, $98,000,000, 
        to be allocated as follows:
                    (A) For the Office of Environment, Safety, 
                and Health (Defense), $73,231,000.
                    (B) For program direction, $24,769,000.
            (7) Office of hearings and appeals.--For the Office 
        of Hearings and Appeals, $3,000,000.
            (8) Naval reactors.--For naval reactors, 
        $677,600,000, to be allocated as follows:
                    (A) For naval reactors development, 
                $657,000,000, to be allocated as follows:
                            (i) For operation and maintenance, 
                        $633,000,000.
                            (ii) For plant projects (including 
                        maintenance, restoration, planning, 
                        construction, acquisition, modification 
                        of facilities, and the continuation of 
                        projects authorized in prior years, and 
                        land acquisition related thereto), 
                        $24,000,000, to be allocated as 
                        follows:
                                    GPN-101 general plant 
                                projects, various locations, 
                                $9,000,000.
                                    Project 98-D-200, site 
                                laboratory/facility upgrade, 
                                various locations, $3,000,000.
                                    Project 90-N-102, expended 
                                core facility dry cell project, 
                                Naval Reactors Facility, Idaho, 
                                $12,000,000.
                    (B) For program direction, $20,600,000.
    (b) Adjustments.--(1) The total amount authorized to be 
appropriated pursuant to subsection (a) is the sum of the 
amounts authorized to be appropriated in paragraphs (1) through 
(8) of that subsection, reduced by $10,000,000.
    (2) The amount authorized to be appropriated pursuant to 
subsection (a)(1)(D) is reduced by $20,000,000 to reflect an 
offset provided by user organizations for security 
investigations.

SEC. 3104. DEFENSE NUCLEAR WASTE DISPOSAL.

    (a) Defense Nuclear Waste Disposal.--Funds are hereby 
authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Energy for 
fiscal year 2000 for payment to the Nuclear Waste Fund 
established in section 302(c) of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act 
of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10222(c)) in the amount of $112,000,000.
    (b) Adjustment.--The amount authorized to be appropriated 
pursuant to subsection (a) is reduced by $39,000,000.

SEC. 3105. DEFENSE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PRIVATIZATION.

    (a) In General.--Funds are hereby authorized to be 
appropriated to the Department of Energy for fiscal year 2000 
for privatization initiatives in carrying out environmental 
restoration and waste management activities necessary for 
national security programs in the amount of $228,000,000, to be 
allocated as follows:
            Project 98-PVT-2, spent nuclear fuel dry storage, 
        Idaho Falls, Idaho, $5,000,000.
            Project 98-PVT-5, environmental management and 
        waste disposal, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, $20,000,000.
            Project 97-PVT-1, tank waste remediation system 
        phase I, Hanford, Washington, $106,000,000.
            Project 97-PVT-2, advanced mixed waste treatment 
        facility, Idaho Falls, Idaho, $110,000,000.
            Project 97-PVT-3, transuranic waste treatment, Oak 
        Ridge, Tennessee, $12,000,000.
    (b) Explanation of Adjustment.--The amount authorized to be 
appropriated in subsection (a) is the sum of the amounts 
authorized to be appropriated for the projects in that 
subsection reduced by $25,000,000 for use of prior year 
balances of funds for defense environmental management 
privatization.

                Subtitle B--Recurring General Provisions

SEC. 3121. REPROGRAMMING.

    (a) In General.--Until the Secretary of Energy submits to 
the congressional defense committees the report referred to in 
subsection (b) and a period of 45 days has elapsed after the 
date on which such committees receive the report, the Secretary 
may not use amounts appropriated pursuant to this title for any 
program--
            (1) in amounts that exceed, in a fiscal year--
                    (A) 110 percent of the amount authorized 
                for that program by this title; or
                    (B) $1,000,000 more than the amount 
                authorized for that program by this title; or
            (2) which has not been presented to, or requested 
        of, Congress.
    (b) Report.--(1) The report referred to in subsection (a) 
is a report containing a full and complete statement of the 
action proposed to be taken and the facts and circumstances 
relied upon in support of such proposed action.
    (2) In the computation of the 45-day period under 
subsection (a), there shall be excluded any day on which either 
House of Congress is not in session because of an adjournment 
of more than 3 days to a day certain.
    (c) Limitations.--(1) In no event may the total amount of 
funds obligated pursuant to this title exceed the total amount 
authorized to be appropriated by this title.
    (2) Funds appropriated pursuant to this title may not be 
used for an item for which Congress has specifically denied 
funds.

SEC. 3122. LIMITS ON GENERAL PLANT PROJECTS.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary of Energy may carry out any 
construction project under the general plant projects 
authorized by this title if the total estimated cost of the 
construction project does not exceed $5,000,000.
    (b) Report to Congress.--If, at any time during the 
construction of any general plant project authorized by this 
title, the estimated cost of the project is revised because of 
unforeseen cost variations and the revised cost of the project 
exceeds $5,000,000, the Secretary shall immediately furnish a 
complete report to the congressional defense committees 
explaining the reasons for the cost variation.

SEC. 3123. LIMITS ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.

    (a) In General.--(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), 
construction on a construction project may not be started or 
additional obligations incurred in connection with the project 
above the total estimated cost, whenever the current estimated 
cost of the construction project, which is authorized by 
section 3101, 3102, or 3103, or which is in support of national 
security programs of the Department of Energy and was 
authorized by any previous Act, exceeds by more than 25 percent 
the higher of--
            (A) the amount authorized for the project; or
            (B) the amount of the total estimated cost for the 
        project as shown in the most recent budget 
        justification data submitted to Congress.
    (2) An action described in paragraph (1) may be taken if--
            (A) the Secretary of Energy has submitted to the 
        congressional defense committees a report on the 
        actions and the circumstances making such action 
        necessary; and
            (B) a period of 30 days has elapsed after the date 
        on which the report is received by the committees.
    (3) In the computation of the 30-day period under paragraph 
(2), there shall be excluded any day on which either House of 
Congress is not in session because of an adjournment of more 
than 3 days to a day certain.
    (b) Exception.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to any 
construction project which has a current estimated cost of less 
than $5,000,000.

SEC. 3124. FUND TRANSFER AUTHORITY.

    (a) Transfer to Other Federal Agencies.--The Secretary of 
Energy may transfer funds authorized to be appropriated to the 
Department of Energy pursuant to this title to other Federal 
agencies for the performance of work for which the funds were 
authorized. Funds so transferred may be merged with and be 
available for the same purposes and for the same period as the 
authorizations of the Federal agency to which the amounts are 
transferred.
    (b) Transfer Within Department of Energy.--(1) Subject to 
paragraph (2), the Secretary of Energy may transfer funds 
authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Energy 
pursuant to this title between any such authorizations. Amounts 
of authorizations so transferred may be merged with and be 
available for the same purposes and for the same period as the 
authorization to which the amounts are transferred.
    (2) Not more than five percent of any such authorization 
may be transferred between authorizations under paragraph (1). 
No such authorization may be increased or decreased by more 
than five percent by a transfer under such paragraph.
    (c) Limitation.--The authority provided by this section to 
transfer authorizations--
            (1) may only be used to provide funds for items 
        relating to activities necessary for national security 
        programs that have a higher priority than the items 
        from which the funds are transferred; and
            (2) may not be used to provide funds for an item 
        for which Congress has specifically denied funds.
    (d) Notice to Congress.--The Secretary of Energy shall 
promptly notify the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate 
and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of 
Representatives of any transfer of funds to or from 
authorizations under this title.

SEC. 3125. AUTHORITY FOR CONCEPTUAL AND CONSTRUCTION DESIGN.

    (a) Requirement for Conceptual Design.--(1) Subject to 
paragraph (2) and except as provided in paragraph (3), before 
submitting to Congress a request for funds for a construction 
project that is in support of a national security program of 
the Department of Energy, the Secretary of Energy shall 
complete a conceptual design for that project.
    (2) If the estimated cost of completing a conceptual design 
for a construction project exceeds $3,000,000, the Secretary 
shall submit to Congress a request for funds for the conceptual 
design before submitting a request for funds for the 
construction project.
    (3) The requirement in paragraph (1) does not apply to a 
request for funds--
            (A) for a construction project the total estimated 
        cost of which is less than $5,000,000; or
            (B) for emergency planning, design, and 
        construction activities under section 3126.
    (b) Authority for Construction Design.--(1) Within the 
amounts authorized by this title, the Secretary of Energy may 
carry out construction design (including architectural and 
engineering services) in connection with any proposed 
construction project if the total estimated cost for such 
design does not exceed $600,000.
    (2) If the total estimated cost for construction design in 
connection with any construction project exceeds $600,000, 
funds for such design must be specifically authorized by law.

SEC. 3126. AUTHORITY FOR EMERGENCY PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION 
                    ACTIVITIES.

    (a) Authority.--The Secretary of Energy may use any funds 
available to the Department of Energy pursuant to an 
authorization in this title, including those funds authorized 
to be appropriated for advance planning and construction design 
under sections 3101, 3102, and 3103, to perform planning, 
design, and construction activities for any Department of 
Energy national security program construction project that, as 
determined by the Secretary, must proceed expeditiously in 
order to protect public health and safety, to meet the needs of 
national defense, or to protect property.
    (b) Limitation.--The Secretary may not exercise the 
authority under subsection (a) in the case of any construction 
project until the Secretary has submitted to the congressional 
defense committees a report on the activities that the 
Secretary intends to carry out under this section and the 
circumstances making such activities necessary.
    (c) Specific Authority.--The requirement of section 
3125(b)(2) does not apply to emergency planning, design, and 
construction activities conducted under this section.

SEC. 3127. FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR ALL NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS OF THE 
                    DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY.

    Subject to the provisions of appropriations Acts and 
section 3121, amounts appropriated pursuant to this title for 
management and support activities and for general plant 
projects are available for use, when necessary, in connection 
with all national security programs of the Department of 
Energy.

SEC. 3128. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.

    (a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (b), when 
so specified in an appropriations Act, amounts appropriated for 
operation and maintenance or for plant projects may remain 
available until expended.
    (b) Exception for Program Direction Funds.--Amounts 
appropriated for program direction pursuant to an authorization 
of appropriations in subtitle A shall remain available to be 
expended only until the end of fiscal year 2001.

SEC. 3129. TRANSFERS OF DEFENSE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT FUNDS.

    (a) Transfer Authority for Defense Environmental Management 
Funds.--The Secretary of Energy shall provide the manager of 
each field office of the Department of Energy with the 
authority to transfer defense environmental management funds 
from a program or project under the jurisdiction of the office 
to another such program or project.
    (b) Limitations.--(1) Only one transfer may be made to or 
from any program or project under subsection (a) in a fiscal 
year.
    (2) The amount transferred to or from a program or project 
under subsection (a) may not exceed $5,000,000 in a fiscal 
year.
    (3) A transfer may not be carried out by a manager of a 
field office under subsection (a) unless the manager determines 
that the transfer is necessary to address a risk to health, 
safety, or the environment or to assure the most efficient use 
of defense environmental management funds at the field office.
    (4) Funds transferred pursuant to subsection (a) may not be 
used for an item for which Congress has specifically denied 
funds or for a new program or project that has not been 
authorized by Congress.
    (c) Exemption From Reprogramming Requirements.--The 
requirements of section 3121 shall not apply to transfers of 
funds pursuant to subsection (a).
    (d) Notification.--The Secretary, acting through the 
Assistant Secretary of Energy for Environmental Management, 
shall notify Congress of any transfer of funds pursuant to 
subsection (a) not later than 30 days after such transfer 
occurs.
    (e) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) The term ``program or project'' means, with 
        respect to a field office of the Department of Energy, 
        any of the following:
                    (A) A program referred to or a project 
                listed in paragraph (2) or (3) of section 3102.
                    (B) A program or project not described in 
                subparagraph (A) that is for environmental 
                restoration or waste management activities 
                necessary for national security programs of the 
                Department, that is being carried out by the 
                office, and for which defense environmental 
                management funds have been authorized and 
                appropriated before the date of the enactment 
                of this Act.
            (2) The term ``defense environmental management 
        funds'' means funds appropriated to the Department of 
        Energy pursuant to an authorization for carrying out 
        environmental restoration and waste management 
        activities necessary for national security programs.
    (f) Duration of Authority.--The managers of the field 
offices of the Department may exercise the authority provided 
under subsection (a) during the period beginning on October 1, 
1999, and ending on September 30, 2000.

   Subtitle C--Program Authorizations, Restrictions, and Limitations

SEC. 3131. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR CERTAIN ACTIVITIES UNDER 
                    FORMERLY UTILIZED SITE REMEDIAL ACTION PROGRAM.

    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no funds 
authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available by 
this Act, or by any Act authorizing appropriations for the 
military activities of the Department of Defense or the defense 
activities of the Department of Energy for a fiscal year after 
fiscal year 2000, may be obligated or expended to conduct 
treatment, storage, or disposal activities at any site 
designated as a site under the Formerly Utilized Site Remedial 
Action Program as of the date of the enactment of this Act.

SEC. 3132. CONTINUATION OF PROCESSING, TREATMENT, AND DISPOSITION OF 
                    LEGACY NUCLEAR MATERIALS.

    The Secretary of Energy shall continue operations and 
maintain a high state of readiness at the F-canyon and H-canyon 
facilities at the Savannah River Site, Aiken, South Carolina, 
and shall provide the technical staff necessary to operate and 
so maintain such facilities.

SEC. 3133. NUCLEAR WEAPONS STOCKPILE LIFE EXTENSION PROGRAM.

    (a) Program Required.--The Secretary of Energy shall, in 
consultation with the Secretary of Defense, carry out a program 
to provide for the extension of the effective life of the 
weapons in the nuclear weapons stockpile.
    (b) Administrative Responsibility for Program.--(1) The 
program under subsection (a) shall be carried out through the 
element of the Department of Energy with responsibility for 
defense programs.
    (2) For each budget submitted by the President to Congress 
under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, the amounts 
requested for the program shall be clearly identified in the 
budget justification materials submitted to Congress in support 
of that budget.
    (c) Program Plan.--As part of the program under subsection 
(a), the Secretary shall develop a long-term plan for the 
extension of the effective life of the weapons in the nuclear 
weapons stockpile. The plan shall include the following:
            (1) Mechanisms to provide for the remanufacture, 
        refurbishment, and modernization of each weapon design 
        designated by the Secretary for inclusion in the 
        enduring nuclear weapons stockpile as of the date of 
        the enactment of this Act.
            (2) Mechanisms to expedite the collection of 
        information necessary for carrying out the program, 
        including information relating to the aging of 
        materials and components, new manufacturing techniques, 
        and the replacement or substitution of materials.
            (3) Mechanisms to ensure the appropriate assignment 
        of roles and missions for each nuclear weapons 
        laboratory and production plant of the Department, 
        including mechanisms for allocation of workload, 
        mechanisms to ensure the carrying out of appropriate 
        modernization activities, and mechanisms to ensure the 
        retention of skilled personnel.
            (4) Mechanisms for allocating funds for activities 
        under the program, including allocations of funds by 
        weapon type and facility.
            (5) An identification of the funds needed, in the 
        current fiscal year and in each of the next five fiscal 
        years, to carry out the program.
    (d) Annual Submittal of Plan.--(1) The Secretary shall 
submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and 
the House of Representatives the plan developed under 
subsection (c) not later than January 1, 2000. The plan shall 
contain the maximum level of detail practicable.
    (2) The Secretary shall submit to the committees referred 
to in paragraph (1) each year after 2000, at the same time as 
the submission of the budget for the fiscal year beginning in 
such year under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, 
an update of the plan submitted under paragraph (1). Each 
update shall contain the same level of detail as the plan 
submitted under paragraph (1).
    (e) GAO Assessment.--Not later than 30 days after the 
submission of the plan under subsection (d)(1) or any update of 
the plan under subsection (d)(2), the Comptroller General shall 
submit to the committees referred to in subsection (d)(1) an 
assessment of whether the program can be carried out under the 
plan or the update (as applicable)--
            (1) in the current fiscal year, given the budget 
        for that fiscal year; and
            (2) in future fiscal years.
    (f) Sense of Congress Regarding Funding of Program.--It is 
the sense of Congress that the President should include in each 
budget for a fiscal year submitted to Congress under section 
1105 of title 31, United States Code, sufficient funds to carry 
out in the fiscal year covered by such budget the activities 
under the program under subsection (a) that are specified in 
the most current version of the plan for the program under this 
section.

SEC. 3134. PROCEDURES FOR MEETING TRITIUM PRODUCTION REQUIREMENTS.

    (a) Production of New Tritium.--The Secretary of Energy 
shall produce new tritium to meet the requirements of the 
Nuclear Weapons Stockpile Memorandum at the Tennessee Valley 
Authority Watts Bar or Sequoyah nuclear power plants consistent 
with the Secretary's December 22, 1998, decision document 
designating the Secretary's preferred tritium production 
technology.
    (b) Support.--To support the method of tritium production 
set forth in subsection (a), the Secretary shall design and 
construct a new tritium extraction facility in the H-Area of 
the Savannah River Site, Aiken, South Carolina.
    (c) Design and Engineering Development.--The Secretary 
shall--
            (1) complete preliminary design and engineering 
        development of the Accelerator Production of Tritium 
        technology design as a backup source of tritium to the 
        source set forth in subsection (a) and consistent with 
        the Secretary's December 22, 1998, decision document; 
        and
            (2) make available those funds necessary to 
        complete engineering development and demonstration, 
        preliminary design, and detailed design of key elements 
        of the system consistent with the Secretary's decision 
        document of December 22, 1998.

SEC. 3135. INDEPENDENT COST ESTIMATE OF ACCELERATOR PRODUCTION OF 
                    TRITIUM.

    (a) Independent Cost Estimate.--(1) The Secretary of Energy 
shall obtain an independent cost estimate of the accelerator 
production of tritium.
    (2) The estimate shall be obtained from an entity not 
within the Department of Energy.
    (3) The estimate shall be conducted at the highest possible 
level of detail, but in no event at a level of detail below 
that currently defined by the Secretary as Type III, 
``parametric estimate''.
    (b) Report.--Not later than April 1, 2000, the Secretary 
shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report 
on the independent cost estimate obtained pursuant to 
subsection (a).

SEC. 3136. NONPROLIFERATION INITIATIVES AND ACTIVITIES.

    (a) Initiative for Proliferation Prevention Program.--(1) 
Not more than 35 percent of the funds available in any fiscal 
year after fiscal year 1999 for the Initiatives for 
Proliferation Prevention program (IPP) may be obligated or 
expended by the Department of Energy national laboratories to 
carry out or provide oversight of any activities under that 
program.
    (2)(A) None of the funds available in any fiscal year after 
fiscal year 1999 for the Initiatives for Proliferation 
Prevention program may be used to increase or otherwise 
supplement the pay or benefits of a scientist or engineer if 
the scientist or engineer--
            (i) is currently engaged in activities directly 
        related to the design, development, production, or 
        testing of chemical or biological weapons or a missile 
        system to deliver such weapons; or
            (ii) was not formerly engaged in activities 
        directly related to the design, development, 
        production, or testing of weapons of mass destruction 
        or a missile system to deliver such weapons.
    (B) None of the funds available in any fiscal year after 
fiscal year 1999 for the Initiatives for Proliferation 
Prevention program may be made available to an institute if the 
institute--
            (i) is currently involved in activities described 
        in subparagraph (A)(i); or
            (ii) was not formerly involved in activities 
        described in subparagraph (A)(ii).
    (3)(A) No funds available for the Initiatives for 
Proliferation Prevention program may be provided to an 
institute or scientist under the program if the Secretary of 
Energy determines that the institute or scientist has made a 
scientific or business contact in any way associated with or 
related to weapons of mass destruction with a representative of 
a country of proliferation concern.
    (B) For purposes of this paragraph, the term ``country of 
proliferation concern'' means any country so designated by the 
Director of Central Intelligence for purposes of the 
Initiatives for Proliferation Prevention program.
    (4)(A) The Secretary of Energy shall prescribe procedures 
for the review of projects under the Initiatives for 
Proliferation Prevention program. The purpose of the review 
shall be to ensure the following:
            (i) That the military applications of such 
        projects, and any information relating to such 
        applications, is not inadvertently transferred or 
        utilized for military purposes.
            (ii) That activities under the projects are not 
        redirected toward work relating to weapons of mass 
        destruction.
            (iii) That the national security interests of the 
        United States are otherwise fully considered before the 
        commencement of the projects.
    (B) Not later than 30 days after the date on which the 
Secretary prescribes the procedures required by subparagraph 
(A), the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the 
procedures. The report shall set forth a schedule for the 
implementation of the procedures.
    (5)(A) The Secretary shall evaluate the projects carried 
out under the Initiatives for Proliferation Prevention program 
for commercial purposes to determine whether or not such 
projects are likely to achieve their intended commercial 
objectives.
    (B) If the Secretary determines as a result of the 
evaluation that a project is not likely to achieve its intended 
commercial objective, the Secretary shall terminate the 
project.
    (6) Funds appropriated for the Initiatives for 
Proliferation Prevention program may not be used to pay any tax 
or customs duty levied by the government of the Russian 
Federation. In the event payment of such a tax or customs duty 
with such funds is unavoidable, the Secretary of Energy shall--
            (A) after such payment, submit a report to the 
        congressional defense committees explaining the 
        particular circumstances making such payment under the 
        Initiatives for Proliferation Prevention program with 
        such funds unavoidable; and
            (B) ensure that sufficient additional funds are 
        provided to the Initiatives for Proliferation 
        Prevention Program to offset the amount of such 
        payment.
    (b) Nuclear Cities Initiative.--(1) No amounts authorized 
to be appropriated by this title for the Nuclear Cities 
Initiative may be obligated or expended for purposes of the 
initiative until the Secretary of Energy certifies to Congress 
that Russia has agreed to close some of its facilities engaged 
in work on weapons of mass destruction.
    (2) Notwithstanding a certification under paragraph (1), 
amounts authorized to be appropriated by this title for the 
Nuclear Cities Initiative may not be obligated or expended for 
purposes of providing assistance under the initiative to more 
than three nuclear cities, and more than two serial production 
facilities, in Russia in fiscal year 2000.
    (3)(A) The Secretary shall conduct a study of the potential 
economic effects of each commercial program proposed under the 
Nuclear Cities Initiative before providing assistance for the 
conduct of the program. The study shall include an assessment 
regarding whether or not the mechanisms for job creation under 
each program are likely to lead to the creation of the jobs 
intended to be created by that program.
    (B) If the Secretary determines as a result of the study 
that the intended commercial benefits of a program are not 
likely to be achieved, the Secretary may not provide assistance 
for the conduct of that program.
    (4) Not later than January 1, 2000, the Secretary shall 
submit to Congress a report describing the participation in or 
contribution to the Nuclear Cities Initiative of each 
department and agency of the United States Government that 
participates in or contributes to the initiative. The report 
shall describe separately any interagency participation in or 
contribution to the initiative.
    (c) Report.--(1) Not later than January 1, 2000, the 
Secretary of Energy 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 Initiatives for 
Proliferation Prevention program and the Nuclear Cities 
Initiative.
    (2) The report shall include the following:
            (A) A strategic plan for the Initiatives for 
        Proliferation Prevention program and for the Nuclear 
        Cities Initiative, which shall establish objectives for 
        the program or initiative, as the case may be, and 
        means for measuring the achievement of such objectives.
            (B) A list of the most successful projects under 
        the Initiatives for Proliferation Prevention program, 
        including for each such project the name of the 
        institute and scientists who are participating or have 
        participated in the project, the number of jobs created 
        through the project, and the manner in which the 
        project has met the nonproliferation objectives of the 
        United States.
            (C) A list of the institutes and scientists 
        associated with weapons of mass destruction programs or 
        other defense-related programs in the states of the 
        former Soviet Union that the Department seeks to engage 
        in commercial work under the Initiatives for 
        Proliferation Prevention program or the Nuclear Cities 
        Initiative, including--
                    (i) a description of the work performed by 
                such institutes and scientists under such 
                weapons of mass destruction programs or other 
                defense-related programs; and
                    (ii) a description of any work proposed to 
                be performed by such institutes and scientists 
                under the Initiatives for Proliferation 
                Prevention program or the Nuclear Cities 
                Initiative.
    (d) Nuclear Cities Initiative Defined.--For purposes of 
this section, the term ``Nuclear Cities Initiative'' means the 
initiative arising pursuant to the March 1998 discussions 
between the Vice President of the United States and the Prime 
Minister of the Russian Federation and between the Secretary of 
Energy of the United States and the Minister of Atomic Energy 
of the Russian Federation.

SEC. 3137. SUPPORT OF THEATER BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ACTIVITIES OF 
                    THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

    (a) Funds To Carry Out Certain Ballistic Missile Defense 
Activities.--Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated to 
the Department of Energy pursuant to section 3101, $25,000,000 
shall be available for research, development, and demonstration 
activities to support the mission of the Ballistic Missile 
Defense Organization of the Department of Defense, including 
the following activities:
            (1) Technology development, concept demonstration, 
        and integrated testing to improve reliability and 
        reduce risk in hit-to-kill interceptors for theater 
        ballistic missile defense.
            (2) Support for science and engineering teams to 
        address technical problems identified by the Director 
        of the Ballistic Missile Defense Organization as 
        critical to acquisition of a theater ballistic missile 
        defense capability.
    (b) Memorandum of Understanding.--The activities referred 
to in subsection (a) shall be carried out under the memorandum 
of understanding entered into by the Secretary of Energy and 
the Secretary of Defense for the use of national laboratories 
for ballistic missile defense programs, as required by section 
3131 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 
1998 (Public Law 105-85; 111 Stat. 2034).
    (c) Method of Funding.--Funds for activities referred to in 
subsection (a) may be provided--
            (1) by direct payment from funds available pursuant 
        to subsection (a); or
            (2) in the case of such an activity carried out by 
        a national laboratory but paid for by the Ballistic 
        Missile Defense Organization, through a method under 
        which the Secretary of Energy waives any requirement 
        for the Department of Defense to pay any indirect 
        expenses (including overhead and federal administrative 
        charges) of the Department of Energy or its 
        contractors.

       Subtitle D--Matters Relating to Safeguards, Security, and 
                          Counterintelligence

SEC. 3141. SHORT TITLE.

    This subtitle may be cited as the ``Department of Energy 
Facilities Safeguards, Security, and Counterintelligence 
Enhancement Act of 1999''.

SEC. 3142. COMMISSION ON SAFEGUARDS, SECURITY, AND COUNTERINTELLIGENCE 
                    AT DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY FACILITIES.

    (a) Establishment.--There is hereby established a 
commission to be known as the Commission on Safeguards, 
Security, and Counterintelligence at Department of Energy 
Facilities (in this section referred to as the ``Commission'').
    (b) Membership and Organization.--(1) The Commission shall 
be composed of nine members appointed from among individuals in 
the public and private sectors who have significant experience 
in matters related to the security of nuclear weapons and 
materials, the classification of information, or 
counterintelligence matters, as follows:
            (A) Two shall be appointed by the chairman of the 
        Committee on Armed Services of the Senate, in 
        consultation with the ranking member of that Committee.
            (B) One shall be appointed by the ranking member of 
        the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate, in 
        consultation with the chairman of that Committee.
            (C) Two shall be appointed by the chairman of the 
        Committee on Armed Services of the House of 
        Representatives, in consultation with the ranking 
        member of that Committee.
            (D) One shall be appointed by the ranking member of 
        the Committee on Armed Services of the House of 
        Representatives, in consultation with the chairman of 
        that Committee.
            (E) One shall be appointed by the Secretary of 
        Defense.
            (F) One shall be appointed by the Director of the 
        Federal Bureau of Investigation.
            (G) One shall be appointed by the Director of 
        Central Intelligence.
    (2) Members of the Commission shall be appointed for four 
year terms, except as follows:
            (A) One member initially appointed under paragraph 
        (1)(A) shall serve a term of two years, to be 
        designated at the time of appointment.
            (B) One member initially appointed under paragraph 
        (1)(C) shall serve a term of two years, to be 
        designated at the time of appointment.
            (C) The member initially appointed under paragraph 
        (1)(E) shall serve a term of two years.
    (3) Any vacancy in the Commission shall be filled in the 
same manner as the original appointment and shall not affect 
the powers of the Commission.
    (4)(A) After five members of the Commission have been 
appointed under paragraph (1), the chairman of the Committee on 
Armed Services of the Senate, in consultation with the chairman 
of the Committee on Armed Services of the House of 
Representatives, shall designate the chairman of the Commission 
from among the members appointed under paragraph (1)(A).
    (B) The chairman of the Commission may be designated once 
five members of the Commission have been appointed under 
paragraph (1).
    (5) The initial members of the Commission shall be 
appointed not later than 60 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act.
    (6) The members of the Commission shall establish 
procedures for the activities of the Commission, including 
procedures for calling meetings, requirements for quorums, and 
the manner of taking votes.
    (7) The Commission shall meet not less often than once 
every three months.
    (8) The Commission may commence its activities under this 
section upon the designation of the chairman of the Commission 
under paragraph (4).
    (c) Duties.--(1) The Commission shall, in accordance with 
this section, review the safeguards, security, and 
counterintelligence activities (including activities relating 
to information management, computer security, and personnel 
security) at Department of Energy facilities to--
            (A) determine the adequacy of those activities to 
        ensure the security of sensitive information, 
        processes, and activities under the jurisdiction of the 
        Department against threats to the disclosure of such 
        information, processes, and activities; and
            (B) make recommendations for actions the Commission 
        determines as being necessary to ensure that such 
        security is achieved and maintained.
    (2) The activities of the Commission under paragraph (1) 
shall include the following:
            (A) An analysis of the sufficiency of the Design 
        Threat Basis documents as a basis for the allocation of 
        resources for safeguards, security, and 
        counterintelligence activities at the Department 
        facilities in light of applicable guidance with respect 
        to such activities, including applicable laws, 
        Department of Energy orders, Presidential Decision 
        Directives, and Executive orders.
            (B) Visits to Department facilities to assess the 
        adequacy of the safeguards, security, and 
        counterintelligence activities at such facilities.
            (C) Evaluations of specific concerns set forth in 
        Department reports regarding the status of safeguards, 
        security, or counterintelligence activities at 
        particular Department facilities or at facilities 
        throughout the Department.
            (D) Reviews of relevant laws, Department orders, 
        and other requirements relating to safeguards, 
        security, and counterintelligence activities at 
        Department facilities.
            (E) Any other activities relating to safeguards, 
        security, and counterintelligence activities at 
        Department facilities that the Secretary of Energy 
        considers appropriate.
    (d) Report.--(1) Not later than February 15 each year, the 
Commission shall submit to the Secretary of Energy and to the 
Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on 
Armed Services of the House of Representatives a report on the 
activities of the Commission during the preceding year. The 
report shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include 
a classified annex.
    (2) Each report--
            (A) shall describe the activities of the Commission 
        during the year covered by the report;
            (B) shall set forth proposals for any changes in 
        safeguards, security, or counterintelligence activities 
        at Department of Energy facilities that the Commission 
        considers appropriate in light of such activities; and
            (C) may include any other recommendations for 
        legislation or administrative action that the 
        Commission considers appropriate.
    (e) Personnel Matters.--(1)(A) Each member of the 
Commission who is not an officer or employee of the Federal 
Government shall be compensated at a rate equal to the daily 
equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay prescribed for level 
V of the Executive Schedule under section 5316 of title 5, 
United States Code, for each day (including travel time) during 
which such member is engaged in the performance of the duties 
of the Commission.
    (B) All members of the Commission who are officers or 
employees of the United States shall serve without compensation 
by reason of their service on the Commission.
    (2) The members of the Commission shall be allowed travel 
expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates 
authorized for employees of agencies under subchapter I of 
chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, while away from 
their homes or regular places of business in the performance of 
services for the Commission.
    (3)(A) The Commission may, without regard to the civil 
service laws and regulations, appoint and terminate such 
personnel as may be necessary to enable the Commission to 
perform its duties.
    (B) The Commission may fix the compensation of the 
personnel of the Commission without regard to the provisions of 
chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5, United 
States Code, relating to classification of positions and 
General Schedule pay rates.
    (4) Any officer or employee of the United States may be 
detailed to the Commission without reimbursement, and such 
detail shall be without interruption or loss of civil service 
status or privilege.
    (5) The members and employees of the Commission shall hold 
security clearances appropriate for the matters considered by 
the Commission in the discharge of its duties under this 
section.
    (f) Applicability of FACA.--The provisions of the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the 
activities of the Commission.
    (g) Funding.--(1) From amounts authorized to be 
appropriated by sections 3101 and 3103, the Secretary of Energy 
shall make available to the Commission not more than $1,000,000 
for the activities of the Commission under this section.
    (2) Amounts made available to the Commission under this 
subsection shall remain available until expended.
    (h) Termination of Department of Energy Security Management 
Board.--(1) Section 3161 of the National Defense Authorization 
Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (Public Law 105-85; 111 Stat. 2048; 42 
U.S.C. 7251 note) is repealed.
    (2) Section 3162 of the National Defense Authorization Act 
for Fiscal Year 1998 (Public Law 105-85; 111 Stat. 2049; 42 
U.S.C. 7274 note) is amended--
            (A) by striking ``(a) In General.--''; and
            (B) by striking subsection (b).

SEC. 3143. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS OF CERTAIN PERSONNEL AT DEPARTMENT 
                    OF ENERGY FACILITIES.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary of Energy shall ensure that 
an investigation meeting the requirements of section 145 of the 
Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2165) is made for each 
Department of Energy employee, or contractor employee, at a 
national laboratory or nuclear weapons production facility 
who--
            (1) carries out duties or responsibilities in or 
        around a location where Restricted Data is present; or
            (2) has or may have regular access to a location 
        where Restricted Data is present.
    (b) Compliance.--The Secretary shall have 15 months from 
the date of the enactment of this Act to meet the requirement 
in subsection (a).

SEC. 3144. CONDUCT OF SECURITY CLEARANCES.

    (a) Responsibility of Federal Bureau of Investigation.--
Subsection e. of section 145 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 
(42 U.S.C. 2165) is amended--
            (1) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``If''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following new 
        paragraph:
    ``(2) In the case of an individual employed in a program 
known as a Special Access Program or a Personnel Security and 
Assurance Program, any investigation required by subsections 
a., b., and c. of this section shall be made by the Federal 
Bureau of Investigation.''.
    (b) Compliance.--The Director of the Federal Bureau of 
Investigation shall have 18 months from the date of the 
enactment of this Act to meet the responsibilities of the 
Bureau under subsection e.(2) of section 145 of the Atomic 
Energy Act of 1954, as added by subsection (a).
    (c) Report.--(1) Not later than six months after the date 
of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Federal 
Bureau of Investigation shall submit to the committees 
specified in paragraph (2) a report on the implementation of 
the responsibilities of the Bureau under subsection e.(2) of 
that section. That report shall include the following:
            (A) An assessment of the capability of the Bureau 
        to execute the additional clearance requirements, to 
        include additional post-initial investigations.
            (B) An estimate of the additional resources 
        required, to include funding, to support the expanded 
        use of the Bureau to conduct the additional 
        investigations.
            (C) The extent to which contractor personnel are 
        and would be used in the clearance process.
    (2) The committees referred to in paragraph (1) are the 
following:
            (A) The Committee on Armed Services and the Select 
        Committee on Intelligence of the Senate.
            (B) The Committee on Armed Services and the 
        Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House 
        of Representatives.

SEC. 3145. PROTECTION OF CLASSIFIED INFORMATION DURING LABORATORY-TO-
                    LABORATORY EXCHANGES.

    (a) Provision of Training.--The Secretary of Energy shall 
ensure that all Department of Energy employees and Department 
of Energy contractor employees participating in laboratory-to-
laboratory cooperative exchange activities are fully trained in 
matters relating to the protection of classified information 
and to potential espionage and counterintelligence threats.
    (b) Countering of Espionage and Intelligence-Gathering 
Abroad.--(1) The Secretary shall establish a pool of Department 
employees and Department contractor employees who are specially 
trained to counter threats of espionage and intelligence-
gathering by foreign nationals against Department employees and 
Department contractor employees who travel abroad for 
laboratory-to-laboratory exchange activities or other 
cooperative exchange activities on behalf of the Department.
    (2) The Director of Counterintelligence of the Department 
of Energy may assign at least one employee from the pool 
established under paragraph (1) to accompany a group of 
Department employees or Department contractor employees who 
travel to any nation designated to be a sensitive country for 
laboratory-to-laboratory exchange activities or other 
cooperative exchange activities on behalf of the Department.

SEC. 3146. RESTRICTIONS ON ACCESS TO NATIONAL LABORATORIES BY FOREIGN 
                    VISITORS FROM SENSITIVE COUNTRIES.

    (a) Background Review Required.--The Secretary of Energy 
may not admit to any facility of a national laboratory other 
than areas accessible to the general public any individual who 
is a citizen or agent of a nation that is named on the current 
sensitive countries list unless the Secretary first completes a 
background review with respect to that individual.
    (b) Moratorium Pending Certification.--(1) During the 
period described in paragraph (2), the Secretary may not admit 
to any facility of a national laboratory other than areas 
accessible to the general public any individual who is a 
citizen or agent of a nation that is named on the current 
sensitive countries list.
    (2) The period referred to in paragraph (1) is the period 
beginning 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act 
and ending on the later of the following:
            (A) The date that is 90 days after the date of the 
        enactment of this Act.
            (B) The date that is 45 days after the date on 
        which the Secretary submits to Congress the 
        certifications described in paragraph (3).
    (3) The certifications referred to in paragraph (2) are one 
certification each by the Director of Counterintelligence of 
the Department of Energy, the Director of the Federal Bureau of 
Investigation, and the Director of Central Intelligence, of 
each of the following:
            (A) That the foreign visitors program at that 
        facility complies with applicable orders, regulations, 
        and policies of the Department of Energy relating to 
        the safeguarding and security of sensitive information 
        and fulfills any counterintelligence requirements 
        arising under such orders, regulations, and policies.
            (B) That the foreign visitors program at that 
        facility complies with Presidential Decision Directives 
        and similar requirements relating to the safeguarding 
        and security of sensitive information and fulfills any 
        counterintelligence requirements arising under such 
        Directives or requirements.
            (C) That the foreign visitors program at that 
        facility includes adequate protections against the 
        inadvertent release of Restricted Data, information 
        important to the national security of the United 
        States, and any other sensitive information the 
        disclosure of which might harm the interests of the 
        United States.
            (D) That the foreign visitors program at that 
        facility does not pose an undue risk to the national 
        security interests of the United States.
    (c) Waiver of Moratorium.--(1) The Secretary of Energy may 
waive the prohibition in subsection (b) on a case-by-case basis 
with respect to any specific individual or any specific 
delegation of individuals whose admission to a national 
laboratory is determined by the Secretary to be in the interest 
of the national security of the United States.
    (2) Not later than the seventh day of the month following a 
month in which a waiver is made, the Secretary shall submit a 
report in writing providing notice of each waiver made in that 
month to the following:
            (A) The Committee on Armed Services and the Select 
        Committee on Intelligence of the Senate.
            (B) The Committee on Armed Services and the 
        Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House 
        of Representatives.
    (3) Each such report shall be in classified form and shall 
contain the identity of each individual or delegation for whom 
such a waiver was made and, with respect to each such 
individual or delegation, the following information:
            (A) A detailed justification for the waiver.
            (B) For each individual with respect to whom a 
        background review was conducted, whether the background 
        review determined that negative information exists with 
        respect to that individual.
            (C) The Secretary's certification that the 
        admission of that individual or delegation to a 
        national laboratory is in the interest of the national 
        security of the United States.
    (4) The authority of the Secretary under paragraph (1) may 
be delegated only to the Director of Counterintelligence of the 
Department of Energy.
    (d) Exception to Moratorium for Certain Individuals.--The 
moratorium under subsection (b) shall not apply to any person 
who--
            (1) is, on the date of the enactment of this Act, 
        an employee or assignee of the Department of Energy, or 
        of a contractor of the Department; and
            (2) has undergone a background review in accordance 
        with subsection (a).
    (e) Exception to Moratorium for Certain Programs.--The 
moratorium under subsection (b) shall not apply--
            (1) to activities relating to cooperative threat 
        reduction with states of the former Soviet Union; or
            (2) to the materials protection control and 
        accounting program of the Department.
    (f) Sense of Congress Regarding Background Reviews.--It is 
the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Energy, the 
Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the 
Director of Central Intelligence should ensure that background 
reviews carried out under this section are completed in not 
more than 15 days.
    (g) Definitions.--For purposes of this section:
            (1) The term ``background review'', commonly known 
        as an indices check, means a review of information 
        provided by the Director of Central Intelligence and 
        the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation 
        regarding personal background, including information 
        relating to any history of criminal activity or to any 
        evidence of espionage.
            (2) The term ``sensitive countries list'' means the 
        list prescribed by the Secretary of Energy known as the 
        Department of Energy List of Sensitive Countries as in 
        effect on January 1, 1999.

SEC. 3147. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE 
                    SAFEGUARDING AND SECURITY OF RESTRICTED DATA.

    (a) In General.--Chapter 18 of title I of the Atomic Energy 
Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2271 et seq.) is amended by inserting 
after section 234A the following new section:
    ``Sec. 234B. Civil Monetary Penalties for Violations of 
Department of Energy Regulations Regarding Security of 
Classified or Sensitive Information or Data.--
    ``a. Any person who has entered into a contract or 
agreement with the Department of Energy, or a subcontract or 
subagreement thereto, and who violates (or whose employee 
violates) any applicable rule, regulation, or order prescribed 
or otherwise issued by the Secretary pursuant to this Act 
relating to the safeguarding or security of Restricted Data or 
other classified or sensitive information shall be subject to a 
civil penalty of not to exceed $100,000 for each such 
violation.
    ``b. The Secretary shall include in each contract with a 
contractor of the Department provisions which provide an 
appropriate reduction in the fees or amounts paid to the 
contractor under the contract in the event of a violation by 
the contractor or contractor employee of any rule, regulation, 
or order relating to the safeguarding or security of Restricted 
Data or other classified or sensitive information. The 
provisions shall specify various degrees of violations and the 
amount of the reduction attributable to each degree of 
violation.
    ``c. The powers and limitations applicable to the 
assessment of civil penalties under section 234A, except for 
subsection d. of that section, shall apply to the assessment of 
civil penalties under this section.
    ``d. In the case of an entity specified in subsection d. of 
section 234A--
            ``(1) the assessment of any civil penalty under 
        subsection a. against that entity may not be made until 
        the entity enters into a new contract with the 
        Department of Energy or an extension of a current 
        contract with the Department; and
            ``(2) the total amount of civil penalties under 
        subsection a. in a fiscal year may not exceed the total 
        amount of fees paid by the Department of Energy to that 
        entity in that fiscal year.''.
    (b) Applicability.--Subsection a. of section 234B of the 
Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as added by subsection (a), applies 
to any violation after the date of the enactment of this Act.
    (c) Clarifying Amendment.--The section heading of section 
234A of such Act (42 U.S.C. 2282a) is amended by inserting 
``Safety'' before ``Regulations''.
    (d) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for that Act 
is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 234 
the following new items:
``Sec. 234A. Civil Monetary Penalties for Violations of Department of 
          Energy Safety Regulations.
``Sec. 234B. Civil Monetary Penalties for Violations of Department of 
          Energy Regulations Regarding Security of Classified or 
          Sensitive Information or Data.''.

SEC. 3148. INCREASED PENALTIES FOR MISUSE OF RESTRICTED DATA.

    (a) Communication of Restricted Data.--Section 224 of the 
Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2274) is amended--
            (1) in clause a., by striking ``$20,000'' and 
        inserting ``$100,000''; and
            (2) in clause b., by striking ``$10,000'' and 
        inserting ``$500,000''.
    (b) Receipt of Restricted Data.--Section 225 of such Act 
(42 U.S.C. 2275) is amended by striking ``$20,000'' and 
inserting ``$100,000''.
    (c) Disclosure of Restricted Data.--Section 227 of such Act 
(42 U.S.C. 2277) is amended by striking ``$2,500'' and 
inserting ``$12,500''.

SEC. 3149. SUPPLEMENT TO PLAN FOR DECLASSIFICATION OF RESTRICTED DATA 
                    AND FORMERLY RESTRICTED DATA.

    (a) Supplement to Plan.--The Secretary of Energy and the 
Archivist of the United States shall, after consultation with 
the members of the National Security Council and in 
consultation with the Secretary of Defense and the heads of 
other appropriate Federal agencies, develop a supplement to the 
plan required under subsection (a) of section 3161 of the Strom 
Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 
1999 (Public Law 105-261; 112 Stat. 2260; 50 U.S.C. 435 note).
    (b) Contents of Supplement.--The supplement shall provide 
for the application of that plan (including in particular the 
element of the plan required by section 3161(b)(1) of that Act) 
to all records subject to Executive Order No. 12958 that were 
determined before the date of the enactment of that Act to be 
suitable for declassification.
    (c) Limitation on Declassification of Records.--All records 
referred to in subsection (b) shall be treated, for purposes of 
section 3161(c) of that Act, in the same manner as records 
referred to in section 3161(a) of that Act.
    (d) Submission of Supplement.--The Secretary of Energy 
shall submit the supplement required under subsection (a) to 
the recipients of the plan referred to in section 3161(d) of 
that Act.

SEC. 3150. NOTICE TO CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES OF CERTAIN SECURITY AND 
                    COUNTERINTELLIGENCE FAILURES WITHIN NUCLEAR ENERGY 
                    DEFENSE PROGRAMS.

    (a) Required Notification.--The Secretary of Energy shall 
submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and 
House of Representatives a notification of each significant 
nuclear defense intelligence loss. Any such notification shall 
be provided only after consultation with the Director of 
Central Intelligence and the Director of the Federal Bureau of 
Investigation, as appropriate.
    (b) Significant Nuclear Defense Intelligence Losses.--In 
this section, the term ``significant nuclear defense 
intelligence loss'' means any national security or 
counterintelligence failure or compromise of classified 
information at a facility of the Department of Energy or 
operated by a contractor of the Department that the Secretary 
considers likely to cause significant harm or damage to the 
national security interests of the United States.
    (c) Manner of Notification.--Notification of a significant 
nuclear defense intelligence loss under subsection (a) shall be 
provided, in accordance with the procedures established 
pursuant to subsection (d), not later than 30 days after the 
date on which the Department of Energy determines that the loss 
has taken place.
    (d) Procedures.--The Secretary of Energy and the Committees 
on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives 
shall each establish such procedures as may be necessary to 
protect from unauthorized disclosure classified information, 
information relating to intelligence sources and methods, and 
sensitive law enforcement information that is submitted to 
those committees pursuant to this section and that are 
otherwise necessary to carry out the provisions of this 
section.
    (e) Statutory Construction.--(1) Nothing in this section 
shall be construed as authority to withhold any information 
from the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House 
of Representatives on the grounds that providing the 
information to those committees would constitute the 
unauthorized disclosure of classified information, information 
relating to intelligence sources and methods, or sensitive law 
enforcement information.
    (2) Nothing in this section shall be construed to modify or 
supersede any other requirement to report information on 
intelligence activities to the Congress, including the 
requirement under section 501 of the National Security Act of 
1947 (50 U.S.C. 413) for the President to ensure that the 
congressional intelligence committees are kept fully informed 
of the intelligence activities of the United States and for 
those committees to notify promptly other congressional 
committees of any matter relating to intelligence activities 
requiring the attention of those committees.

SEC. 3151. ANNUAL REPORT BY THE PRESIDENT ON ESPIONAGE BY THE PEOPLE'S 
                    REPUBLIC OF CHINA.

    (a) Annual Report Required.--The President shall transmit 
to Congress an annual report on the steps being taken by the 
Department of Energy, the Department of Defense, the Federal 
Bureau of Investigation, the Central Intelligence Agency, and 
all other relevant executive departments and agencies to 
respond to espionage and other intelligence activities by the 
People's Republic of China, particularly with respect to--
            (1) the theft of sophisticated United States 
        nuclear weapons design information; and
            (2) the targeting by the People's Republic of China 
        of United States nuclear weapons codes and other 
        national security information of strategic concern.
    (b) Initial Report.--The first report under this section 
shall be transmitted not later than March 1, 2000.

SEC. 3152. REPORT ON COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY PRACTICES AT 
                    NATIONAL LABORATORIES.

    (a) In General.--Not later than March 1 of each year, the 
Secretary of Energy shall submit to the Congress a report for 
the preceding year on counterintelligence and security 
practices at the facilities of the national laboratories 
(whether or not classified activities are carried out at the 
facility).
    (b) Content of Report.--The report shall include, with 
respect to each national laboratory, the following:
            (1) The number of employees, including full-time 
        counterintelligence and security professionals and 
        contractor employees.
            (2) A description of the counterintelligence and 
        security training courses conducted and, for each such 
        course, any requirement that employees successfully 
        complete that course.
            (3) A description of each contract awarded that 
        provides an incentive for the effective performance of 
        counterintelligence or security activities.
            (4) A description of the requirement that an 
        employee report the travel to sensitive countries of 
        that employee (whether or not the travel was for 
        official business).
            (5) The number of trips by individuals who traveled 
        to sensitive countries, with identification of the 
        sensitive countries visited.

SEC. 3153. REPORT ON SECURITY VULNERABILITIES OF NATIONAL LABORATORY 
                    COMPUTERS.

    (a) Report Required.--Not later than March 1 of each year, 
the National Counterintelligence Policy Board shall prepare a 
report on the security vulnerabilities of the computers of the 
national laboratories.
    (b) Preparation of Report.--In preparing the report, the 
National Counterintelligence Policy Board shall establish a so-
called ``red team'' of individuals to perform an operational 
evaluation of the security vulnerabilities of the computers of 
one or more national laboratories, including by direct 
experimentation. Such individuals shall be selected by the 
National Counterintelligence Policy Board from among employees 
of the Department of Defense, the National Security Agency, the 
Central Intelligence Agency, the Federal Bureau of 
Investigation, and of other agencies, and may be detailed to 
the National Counterintelligence Policy Board from such 
agencies without reimbursement and without interruption or loss 
of civil service status or privilege.
    (c) Submission of Report to Secretary of Energy and to FBI 
Director.--Not later than March 1 of each year, the report 
shall be submitted in classified and unclassified form to the 
Secretary of Energy and the Director of the Federal Bureau of 
Investigation.
    (d) Forwarding to Congressional Committees.--Not later than 
30 days after the report is submitted, the Secretary and the 
Director shall each separately forward that report, with the 
recommendations in classified and unclassified form of the 
Secretary or the Director, as applicable, in response to the 
findings of that report, to the following:
            (1) The Committee on Armed Services and the Select 
        Committee on Intelligence of the Senate.
            (2) The Committee on Armed Services and the 
        Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House 
        of Representatives.
    (e) First Report.--The first report under this section 
shall be the report for the year 2000. That report shall cover 
each of the national laboratories.

SEC. 3154. COUNTERINTELLIGENCE POLYGRAPH PROGRAM.

    (a) Program Required.--The Secretary of Energy, acting 
through the Director of Counterintelligence, shall carry out a 
counterintelligence polygraph program for the defense-related 
activities of the Department. The counterintelligence polygraph 
program shall consist of the administration of 
counterintelligence polygraph examinations to each covered 
person who has access to high-risk programs.
    (b) Covered Persons.--For purposes of this section, a 
covered person is one of the following:
            (1) An officer or employee of the Department.
            (2) An expert or consultant under contract to the 
        Department.
            (3) An officer or employee of a contractor of the 
        Department.
    (c) High-Risk Programs.--For purposes of this section, 
high-risk programs are the programs known as--
            (1) Special Access Programs; and
            (2) Personnel Security And Assurance Programs.
    (d) Initial Testing and Consent.--The Secretary may not 
permit a covered person to have initial access to any high-risk 
program unless that person first undergoes a 
counterintelligence polygraph examination and consents in a 
signed writing to the counterintelligence polygraph 
examinations required by this section.
    (e) Additional Testing.--The Secretary may not permit a 
covered person to have continued access to any high-risk 
program unless that person undergoes a counterintelligence 
polygraph examination within five years after that person has 
initial access, and thereafter--
            (1) not less frequently than every five years; and
            (2) at any time at the direction of the Director of 
        Counterintelligence.
    (f) Counterintelligence Polygraph Examination.--For 
purposes of this section, the term ``counterintelligence 
polygraph examination'' means a polygraph examination using 
questions reasonably calculated to obtain counterintelligence 
information, including questions relating to espionage, 
sabotage, unauthorized disclosure of classified information, 
and unauthorized contact with foreign nationals.
    (g) Regulations.--The Secretary shall prescribe any 
regulations necessary to carry out this section. Those 
regulations shall include procedures, to be developed in 
consultation with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, for--
            (1) identifying and addressing ``false positive'' 
        results of polygraph examinations; and
            (2) ensuring that adverse personnel actions not be 
        taken against an individual solely by reason of that 
        individual's physiological reaction to a question in a 
        polygraph examination, unless reasonable efforts are 
        first made to independently determine through 
        alternative means the veracity of that individual's 
        response to that question.
    (h) Plan for Extension of Program.--Not later than 180 days 
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary 
shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate 
and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of 
Representatives a plan on extending the program required by 
this section. The plan shall provide for the administration of 
counterintelligence polygraph examinations in accordance with 
the program to each covered person who has access to--
            (1) the programs known as Personnel Assurance 
        Programs; and
            (2) the information identified as Sensitive 
        Compartmented Information.

SEC. 3155. DEFINITIONS OF NATIONAL LABORATORY AND NUCLEAR WEAPONS 
                    PRODUCTION FACILITY.

    For purposes of this subtitle:
            (1) The term ``national laboratory'' means any of 
        the following:
                    (A) The Lawrence Livermore National 
                Laboratory, Livermore, California.
                    (B) The Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los 
                Alamos, New Mexico.
                    (C) The Sandia National Laboratories, 
                Albuquerque, New Mexico and Livermore, 
                California.
            (2) The term ``nuclear weapons production 
        facility'' means any of the following:
                    (A) The Kansas City Plant, Kansas City, 
                Missouri.
                    (B) The Pantex Plant, Amarillo, Texas.
                    (C) The Y-12 Plant, Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
                    (D) The tritium operations at the Savannah 
                River Site, Aiken, South Carolina.
                    (E) The Nevada Test Site, Nevada.

SEC. 3156. DEFINITION OF RESTRICTED DATA.

    In this subtitle, the term ``Restricted Data'' has the 
meaning given that term in section 11 y. of the Atomic Energy 
Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2014(y)).

               Subtitle E--Matters Relating to Personnel

SEC. 3161. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY OF DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY TO PAY 
                    VOLUNTARY SEPARATION INCENTIVE PAYMENTS.

    (a) Extension.--Notwithstanding subsection (c)(2)(D) of 
section 663 of the Treasury, Postal Service, and General 
Government Appropriations Act, 1997 (as contained in section 
101(f) of division A of Public Law 104-208; 110 Stat. 3009-383; 
5 U.S.C. 5597 note), the Department of Energy may pay voluntary 
separation incentive payments under such section 663 to 
qualifying employees who voluntarily separate (whether by 
retirement or resignation) before January 1, 2003.
    (b) Report.--(1) Not later than March 15, 2000, the 
Secretary of Energy shall submit to the Director of the Office 
of Personnel Management and the specified congressional 
committees a report describing how the Department has, by 
reason of the provisions of subsection (a), paid voluntary 
separation payments under such section 663.
    (2) The report under paragraph (1) shall--
            (A) include the occupations and grade levels of 
        each employee with respect to whom the Department has, 
        by reason of the provisions of subsection (a), paid 
        voluntary separation payments under such section 663; 
        and
            (B) describe how the paying of such payments by 
        reason of the provisions of subsection (a) relates to 
        the restructuring plans of the Department.
    (3) For purposes of this subsection, the term ``specified 
congressional committees'' means the following:
            (A) The Committee on Armed Services, the Committee 
        on Government Reform, and the Committee on Commerce of 
        the House of Representatives.
            (B) The Committee on Armed Services and the 
        Committee on Governmental Affairs of the Senate.

SEC. 3162. FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPMENT OF SKILLS CRITICAL TO THE 
                    DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NUCLEAR WEAPONS COMPLEX.

    (a) In General.--Subsection (a) of section 3140 of the 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1996 (Public 
Law 104-106; 110 Stat. 621; 42 U.S.C. 2121 note) is amended--
            (1) by striking ``the Secretary'' in the second 
        sentence and all that follows through ``provide 
        educational assistance'' and inserting ``the Secretary 
        shall provide educational assistance'';
            (2) by striking the semicolon after ``complex'' in 
        the second sentence and inserting a period; and
            (3) by striking paragraphs (2) and (3).
    (b) Eligible Individuals.--Subsection (b) of such section 
is amended by inserting ``are United States citizens who'' in 
the matter preceding paragraph (1) after ``program''.
    (c) Covered Facilities.--Subsection (c) of such section is 
amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:
            ``(5) The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, 
        Livermore, California.
            ``(6) The Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los 
        Alamos, New Mexico.
            ``(7) The Sandia National Laboratories, 
        Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Livermore, California.''.
    (d) Agreement Required.--Subsection (f) of such section is 
amended to read as follows:
    ``(f) Agreement.--(1) The Secretary may allow an individual 
to participate in the program only if the individual signs an 
agreement described in paragraph (2).
    ``(2) An agreement referred to in paragraph (1) shall be in 
writing, shall be signed by the participant, and shall include 
the participant's agreement to serve, after completion of the 
course of study for which the assistance was provided, as a 
full-time employee in a position in the Department of Energy 
for a period of time to be established by the Secretary of 
Energy of not less than one year, if such a position is offered 
to the participant.''.
    (e) Plan.--(1) Not later than January 1, 2000, the 
Secretary of Energy shall submit to the congressional defense 
committees a plan for the administration of the fellowship 
program under section 3140 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1996 (Public Law 104-106; 42 
U.S.C. 2121 note), as amended by this section.
    (2) The plan shall include the criteria for the selection 
of individuals for participation in such fellowship program and 
a description of the provisions to be included in the agreement 
required by subsection (f) of such section (as amended by this 
section), including the period of time established by the 
Secretary for the participants to serve as employees.
    (f) Funding.--Of the funds authorized to be appropriated to 
the Department of Energy pursuant to section 3101, $5,000,000 
shall be available only to conduct the fellowship program under 
section 3140 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 1996 (Public Law 104-106; 42 U.S.C. 2121 note), as 
amended by this section.

SEC. 3163. MAINTENANCE OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS EXPERTISE IN THE DEPARTMENT 
                    OF DEFENSE AND DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY.

    (a) Administration of Joint Nuclear Weapons Council.--(1) 
Subsection (b) of section 179 of title 10, United States Code, 
is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
    ``(3) The Council shall meet not less often than once every 
three months.''.
    (2) Subsection (c) of that section is amended by adding at 
the end the following new paragraph:
    ``(3)(A) Whenever the position of Assistant to the 
Secretary of Defense for Nuclear and Chemical and Biological 
Defense Programs has been vacant a period of more than 6 
months, the Secretary of Energy shall designate a qualified 
individual to serve as acting staff director of the Council 
until the position of that Assistant to the Secretary is 
filled.
    ``(B) An individual appointed under subparagraph (A) shall 
possess substantial technical and policy experience relevant to 
the management and oversight of nuclear weapons programs.''.
    (b) Revitalization of Joint Nuclear Weapons Council.--(1) 
The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Energy shall 
jointly prepare, and not later than March 15, 2000, submit to 
the committees specified in subsection (g), a plan to 
revitalize the Joint Nuclear Weapons Council established by 
section 179 of title 10, United States Code.
    (2) The plan shall include any proposed modification to the 
membership or responsibilities of the Council that the 
Secretaries jointly determine advisable to enhance the 
capability of the Council to ensure the integration of 
Department of Defense requirements for nuclear weapons into the 
programs and budget processes of the Department of Energy.
    (c) Annual Report on Council Activities.--Section 179(f) of 
title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end 
the following:
            ``(3) A description of the activities of the 
        Council during the 12-month period ending on the date 
        of the report together with any assessments or studies 
        conducted by the Council during that period.
            ``(4) A description of the highest priority 
        requirements of the Department of Defense with respect 
        to the Department of Energy stockpile stewardship and 
        management program as of that date.
            ``(5) An assessment of the extent to which the 
        requirements referred to in paragraph (4) are being 
        addressed by the Department of Energy as of that 
        date.''.
    (d) Nuclear Mission Management Plan.--(1) The Secretary of 
Defense shall develop and implement a plan to ensure the 
continued reliability of the capability of the Department of 
Defense to carry out its nuclear deterrent mission.
    (2) The plan shall do the following:
            (A) Articulate the current policy of the United 
        States on the role of nuclear weapons and nuclear 
        deterrence in the conduct of defense and foreign 
        relations matters.
            (B) Establish stockpile viability and capability 
        requirements with respect to that mission, including 
        the number and variety of warheads required.
            (C) Establish requirements relating to the 
        contractor industrial base, support infrastructure, and 
        surveillance, testing, assessment, and certification of 
        nuclear weapons necessary to support that mission.
    (3) The plan shall take into account the following:
            (A) Requirements for the critical skills, 
        readiness, training, exercise, and testing of personnel 
        necessary to meet that mission.
            (B) The relevant programs and plans of the military 
        departments and the Defense Agencies with respect to 
        readiness, sustainment (including research and 
        development), and modernization of the strategic 
        deterrent forces.
    (e) Nuclear Expertise Retention Measures.--(1) Not later 
than March 15, 2000, the Secretary of Energy and Secretary of 
Defense shall submit to the committees specified in subsection 
(g) a joint plan setting forth the actions that the Secretaries 
consider necessary to retain core scientific, engineering, and 
technical skills and capabilities within the Department of 
Energy, the Department of Defense, and the contractors of those 
departments in order to maintain the United States nuclear 
deterrent force indefinitely.
    (2) The plan shall include the following elements:
            (A) A baseline of current skills and capabilities 
        by location.
            (B) A statement of the skills or capabilities that 
        are at risk of being lost within the next ten years.
            (C) A statement of measures that will be taken to 
        retain such skills and capabilities.
            (D) A proposal for recruitment measures to address 
        the loss of such skills or capabilities.
            (E) A proposal for the training and evaluation of 
        personnel with core scientific, engineering, and 
        technical skills and capabilities.
            (F) A statement of the additional advanced 
        manufacturing programs and process engineering programs 
        that are required to maintain the nuclear deterrent 
        force indefinitely.
            (G) An assessment of the desirability of 
        establishing a nuclear weapons workforce reserve to 
        ensure the availability of the skills and capabilities 
        of present and former employees of the Department of 
        Energy, the Department of Defense, and the contractors 
        of those departments in the event of an urgent future 
        need for such skills and capabilities.
    (f) Reports on Critical Difficulties at Nuclear Weapons 
Laboratories.--Section 3159 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997 (Public Law 104-201; 110 
Stat. 2842; 42 U.S.C. 7274o) is amended--
            (1) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection 
        (e); and
            (2) by inserting after subsection (c) the following 
        new subsection:
    ``(d) Inclusion of Reports in Annual Stockpile 
Certification.--Any report submitted pursuant to subsection (a) 
shall also be included with the decision documents that 
accompany the annual certification of the safety and 
reliability of the United States nuclear weapons stockpile 
which is provided to the President for the year in which such 
report is submitted.''.
    (g) Specified Committees.--The committees specified in this 
subsection are the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate 
and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of 
Representatives.

SEC. 3164. WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION PROGRAM.

    (a) Program Required.--The Secretary of Energy shall 
establish a program to ensure that covered individuals may not 
be discharged, demoted, or otherwise discriminated against as a 
reprisal for making protected disclosures.
    (b) Covered Individuals.--For purposes of this section, a 
covered individual is an individual who is an employee of the 
Department of Energy, or of a contractor of the Department, who 
is engaged in the defense activities of the Department.
    (c) Protected Disclosures.--For purposes of this section, a 
protected disclosure is a disclosure--
            (1) made by a covered individual who takes 
        appropriate steps to protect the security of the 
        information in accordance with guidance provided under 
        this section;
            (2) made to a person or entity specified in 
        subsection (d); and
            (3) of classified or other information that the 
        covered individual reasonably believes to provide 
        direct and specific evidence of any of the following:
                    (A) A violation of law or Federal 
                regulation.
                    (B) Gross mismanagement, a gross waste of 
                funds, or abuse of authority.
                    (C) A false statement to Congress on an 
                issue of material fact.
    (d) Persons and Entities to Which Disclosures May Be 
Made.--A person or entity specified in this subsection is any 
of the following:
            (1) A member of a committee of Congress having 
        primary responsibility for oversight of the department, 
        agency, or element of the Government to which the 
        disclosed information relates.
            (2) An employee of Congress who is a staff member 
        of such a committee and has an appropriate security 
        clearance for access to information of the type 
        disclosed.
            (3) The Inspector General of the Department of 
        Energy.
            (4) The Federal Bureau of Investigation.
            (5) Any other element of the Government designated 
        by the Secretary as authorized to receive information 
        of the type disclosed.
    (e) Official Capacity of Persons to Whom Information is 
Disclosed.--A member of, or an employee of Congress who is a 
staff member of, a committee of Congress specified in 
subsection (d) who receives a protected disclosure under this 
section does so in that member or employee's official capacity 
as such a member or employee.
    (f) Assistance and Guidance.--The Secretary, acting through 
the Inspector General of the Department of Energy, shall 
provide assistance and guidance to each covered individual who 
seeks to make a protected disclosure under this section. Such 
assistance and guidance shall include the following:
            (1) Identifying the persons or entities under 
        subsection (d) to which that disclosure may be made.
            (2) Advising that individual regarding the steps to 
        be taken to protect the security of the information to 
        be disclosed.
            (3) Taking appropriate actions to protect the 
        identity of that individual throughout that disclosure.
            (4) Taking appropriate actions to coordinate that 
        disclosure with any other Federal agency or agencies 
        that originated the information.
    (g) Regulations.--The Secretary shall prescribe regulations 
to ensure the security of any information disclosed under this 
section.
    (h) Notification to Covered Individuals.--The Secretary 
shall notify each covered individual of the following:
            (1) The rights of that individual under this 
        section.
            (2) The assistance and guidance provided under this 
        section.
            (3) That the individual has a responsibility to 
        obtain that assistance and guidance before seeking to 
        make a protected disclosure.
    (i) Complaint by Covered Individuals.--If a covered 
individual believes that that individual has been discharged, 
demoted, or otherwise discriminated against as a reprisal for 
making a protected disclosure under this section, the 
individual may submit a complaint relating to such matter to 
the Director of the Office of Hearings and Appeals of the 
Department of Energy.
    (j) Investigation by Office of Hearings and Appeals.--(1) 
For each complaint submitted under subsection (i), the Director 
of the Office of Hearings and Appeals shall--
            (A) determine whether or not the complaint is 
        frivolous; and
            (B) if the Director determines the complaint is not 
        frivolous, conduct an investigation of the complaint.
    (2) The Director shall submit a report on each 
investigation undertaken under paragraph (1)(B) to--
            (A) the individual who submitted the complaint on 
        which the investigation is based;
            (B) the contractor concerned, if any; and
            (C) the Secretary of Energy.
    (k) Remedial Action.--(1) Whenever the Secretary determines 
that a covered individual has been discharged, demoted, or 
otherwise discriminated against as a reprisal for making a 
protected disclosure under this section, the Secretary shall--
            (A) in the case of a Department employee, take 
        appropriate actions to abate the action; or
            (B) in the case of a contractor employee, order the 
        contractor concerned to take appropriate actions to 
        abate the action.
    (2)(A) If a contractor fails to comply with an order issued 
under paragraph (1)(B), the Secretary may file an action for 
enforcement of the order in the appropriate United States 
district court.
    (B) In any action brought under subparagraph (A), the court 
may grant appropriate relief, including injunctive relief and 
compensatory and exemplary damages.
    (l) Relationship to Other Laws.--The protections provided 
by this section are independent of, and not subject to any 
limitations that may be provided in, the Whistleblower 
Protection Act of 1989 (Public Law 101-512) or any other law 
that may provide protection for disclosures of information by 
employees of the Department of Energy or of a contractor of the 
Department.
    (m) Annual Report.--(1) Not later than 30 days after the 
commencement of each fiscal year, the Director shall submit to 
the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee 
on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a report on 
the investigations undertaken under subsection (j)(1)(B) during 
the preceding fiscal year, including a summary of the results 
of each such investigation.
    (2) A report under paragraph (1) may not identify or 
otherwise provide any information about an individual 
submitting a complaint under this section without the consent 
of the individual.
    (n) Implementation Report.--Not later than 60 days after 
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall 
submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the 
Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a 
report describing the implementation of the program required by 
this section.

                       Subtitle F--Other Matters

SEC. 3171. REQUIREMENT FOR PLAN TO IMPROVE REPROGRAMMING PROCESSES.

    Not later than November 15, 1999, the Secretary of Energy 
shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report 
on improving the reprogramming processes relating to the 
defense activities of the Department of Energy. The report 
shall include a plan to ensure that the reprogramming requests 
of the Department relating to those activities are submitted in 
a timely and disciplined manner.

SEC. 3172. INTEGRATED FISSILE MATERIALS MANAGEMENT PLAN.

    (a) Plan.--The Secretary of Energy shall develop a long-
term plan for the integrated management of fissile materials by 
the Department of Energy. The plan shall--
            (1) identify means of coordinating or integrating 
        the responsibilities of the Office of Environmental 
        Management, the Office of Fissile Materials 
        Disposition, the Office of Nuclear Energy, and the 
        Office of Defense Programs for the treatment, storage 
        and disposition of fissile materials, and for the waste 
        streams containing fissile materials, in order to 
        achieve budgetary and other efficiencies in the 
        discharge of those responsibilities; and
            (2) identify any expenditures necessary at the 
        sites that are anticipated to have an enduring mission 
        for plutonium management in order to achieve the 
        integrated management of fissile materials by the 
        Department.
    (b) Submittal to Congress.--The Secretary shall submit the 
plan required by subsection (a) to the Committee on Armed 
Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of 
the House of Representatives not later than March 31, 2000.

SEC. 3173. IDENTIFICATION IN BUDGET MATERIALS OF AMOUNTS FOR 
                    DECLASSIFICATION ACTIVITIES AND LIMITATION ON 
                    EXPENDITURES FOR SUCH ACTIVITIES.

    (a) Amounts for Declassification of Records.--The Secretary 
of Energy shall include in the budget justification materials 
submitted to Congress in support of the Department of Energy 
budget for any fiscal year (as submitted with the budget of the 
President under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States 
Code) specific identification, as a budgetary line item, of the 
amounts required to carry out programmed activities during that 
fiscal year to declassify records pursuant to Executive Order 
12958 (50 U.S.C. 435 note), or any successor Executive order, 
or to comply with any statutory requirement to declassify 
Government records.
    (b) Certification Required With Respect to Automatic 
Declassification of Records.--No records of the Department of 
Energy that have not as of the date of the enactment of this 
Act been reviewed for declassification shall be subject to 
automatic declassification unless the Secretary of Energy 
certifies to Congress that such declassification would not harm 
the national security.
    (c) Report on Automatic Declassification of Department of 
Energy Records.--Not later than February 1, 2001, the Secretary 
of Energy shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services of 
the House of Representatives and the Committee on Armed 
Services of the Senate a report on the efforts of the 
Department of Energy relating to the declassification of 
classified records under the control of the Department of 
Energy. Such report shall include the following:
            (1) An assessment of whether the Department will be 
        able to review all relevant records for 
        declassification before any date established for 
        automatic declassification.
            (2) An estimate of the number of records, if any, 
        that the Department will be unable to review for 
        declassification before any such date and the effect on 
        national security of the automatic declassification of 
        those records.
            (3) An estimate of the length of time by which any 
        such date would need to be extended to avoid the 
        automatic declassification of records that have not yet 
        been reviewed as of such date.

SEC. 3174. SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER COORDINATION 
                    FOR DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL LABORATORIES.

    (a) Technology Transfer Coordination.--It is the sense of 
Congress that, within 90 days after the date of the enactment 
of this Act, the Secretary of Energy should ensure, for each 
national laboratory, the following:
            (1) Consistency of technology transfer policies and 
        procedures with respect to patenting, licensing, and 
        commercialization.
            (2) Training to ensure that laboratory personnel 
        responsible for patenting, licensing, and 
        commercialization activities are knowledgeable of the 
        appropriate legal, procedural, and ethical standards.
    (b) Definition of National Laboratory.--As used in this 
section, the term ``national laboratory'' means any of the 
following laboratories:
            (1) The Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, 
        New Mexico.
            (2) The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, 
        Livermore, California.
            (3) The Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, 
        New Mexico, and Livermore, California.

SEC. 3175. PILOT PROGRAM FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT REGARDING 
                    DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.

    (a) Requirement.--(1) The Secretary of Energy shall carry 
out a pilot program on use of project management oversight 
services (in this section referred to as ``PMO services'') for 
construction projects of the Department of Energy.
    (2) The purpose of the pilot program shall be to provide a 
basis for determining whether or not the use of competitively 
procured, external PMO services for those construction projects 
would permit the Department to control excessive costs and 
schedule delays associated with those construction projects 
that have large capital costs.
    (b) Projects Covered by Program.--(1) Subject to paragraph 
(2), the Secretary shall carry out the pilot program at 
construction projects selected by the Secretary. The projects 
shall include one or more construction projects authorized 
pursuant to section 3101 and one construction project 
authorized pursuant to section 3102.
    (2) Each project selected by the Secretary shall be a 
project having capital construction costs anticipated to be not 
less than $25,000,000.
    (c) Services Under Program.--The PMO services used under 
the pilot program shall include the following services:
            (1) Monitoring the overall progress of a project.
            (2) Determining whether or not a project is on 
        schedule.
            (3) Determining whether or not a project is within 
        budget.
            (4) Determining whether or not a project conforms 
        with plans and specifications approved by the 
        Department.
            (5) Determining whether or not a project is being 
        carried out efficiently and effectively.
            (6) Any other management oversight services that 
        the Secretary considers appropriate for purposes of the 
        pilot program.
    (d) Procurement of Services Under Program.--Any PMO 
services procured under the pilot program shall be acquired--
            (1) on a competitive basis; and
            (2) from among commercial entities that--
                    (A) do not currently manage or operate 
                facilities at a location where the pilot 
                program is being conducted; and
                    (B) have an expertise in the management of 
                large construction projects.
    (e) Report.--Not later than February 1, 2000, the Secretary 
shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate 
and the House of Representatives a report on the pilot program. 
The report shall include the assessment of the Secretary as to 
the feasibility and desirability of using PMO services for 
construction projects of the Department.

SEC. 3176. PILOT PROGRAM OF DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY TO AUTHORIZE USE OF 
                    PRIOR YEAR UNOBLIGATED BALANCES FOR ACCELERATED 
                    SITE CLEANUP AT ROCKY FLATS ENVIRONMENTAL 
                    TECHNOLOGY SITE, COLORADO.

    (a) Authority To Use Amounts.--The Secretary of Energy 
shall carry out a pilot program under which the Secretary may 
use prior year unobligated balances in the defense environment 
management account for the closure project of the Department of 
Energy at the Rocky Flats Environmental Technology Site, 
Colorado, for purposes of meeting accelerated cleanup schedule 
milestones with respect to that closure project. The amount of 
prior year unobligated balances that are obligated under the 
pilot program in any fiscal year may not exceed $15,000,000.
    (b) Notice of Intent To Use Authority.--Not less than 30 
days before any obligation of funds under the pilot program 
under subsection (a), the Secretary shall notify the 
congressional defense committees of the intent of the Secretary 
to make such obligation.
    (c) Report on Pilot Program.--Not later than July 31, 2002, 
the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense 
committees and the Committee on Commerce of the House of 
Representatives a report on the implementation of the pilot 
program carried out under subsection (a). The report shall 
include the following:
            (1) Any use of the authority under that pilot 
        program.
            (2) The recommendations of the Secretary as to 
        whether--
                    (A) the termination date in subsection (d) 
                should be extended; and
                    (B) the authority under that pilot program 
                should be applied to additional closure 
                projects of the Department.
    (d) Termination.--The authority to obligate funds under the 
pilot program shall cease to be in effect at the close of 
September 30, 2002.

SEC. 3177. PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR SHIPMENTS OF WASTE FROM ROCKY FLATS 
                    ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY SITE, COLORADO, TO WASTE 
                    ISOLATION PILOT PLANT, NEW MEXICO.

    (a) Submittal of Proposed Schedule.--Not later than 60 days 
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of 
Energy shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the 
Senate and the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on 
Commerce of the House of Representatives a proposed schedule 
for shipment of mixed and unmixed transuranic waste from the 
Rocky Flats Environmental Technology Site, Colorado, to the 
Waste Isolation Pilot Plant, New Mexico. The proposed schedule 
shall identify a schedule for certifying, producing, and 
delivering appropriate shipping containers.
    (b) Requirements Regarding Schedule.--In preparing the 
schedule required under subsection (a), the Secretary shall 
assume the following:
            (1) That the Rocky Flats Environmental Technology 
        Site will have a closure date that is in 2006.
            (2) That all waste that is transferable from the 
        Rocky Flats Environmental Technology Site to the Waste 
        Isolation Pilot Plant will be removed from the Rocky 
        Flats Environmental Technology Site by that closure 
        date as specified in the current 2006 Rocky Flats 
        Environmental Technology Site Closure Plan.
            (3) That, to the maximum extent practicable, 
        shipments of waste from the Rocky Flats Environmental 
        Technology Site to the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant will 
        be carried out on an expedited schedule, but not 
        interfere with other shipments of waste to the Waste 
        Isolation Pilot Plant that are planned as of the date 
        of the enactment of this Act.

SEC. 3178. COMPTROLLER GENERAL REPORT ON CLOSURE OF ROCKY FLATS 
                    ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY SITE, COLORADO.

    (a) Report.--Not later than December 31, 2000, the 
Comptroller General shall submit to the Committees on Armed 
Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report 
assessing the progress in the closure of the Rocky Flats 
Environmental Technology Site, Colorado.
    (b) Report Elements.--The report shall address and make 
recommendations on the following:
            (1) How decisions with respect to the future use of 
        the Rocky Flats Environmental Technology Site affect 
        ongoing cleanup at the site.
            (2) How failure to make decisions with respect to 
        the future use of the Rocky Flats site affect ongoing 
        cleanup at that site.
            (3) Whether the Secretary of Energy could provide 
        additional flexibility to the contractor at the Rocky 
        Flats site in order to accelerate the cleanup of that 
        site.
            (4) Whether the Secretary could take additional 
        actions throughout the nuclear weapons complex of the 
        Department of Energy in order to accelerate the closure 
        of the Rocky Flats site.
            (5) The developments, if any, since the April 1999 
        report of the Comptroller General that could alter the 
        pace of the closure of the Rocky Flats site.
            (6) The possibility of closure of the Rocky Flats 
        site by 2006.
            (7) The actions that should be taken by the 
        Secretary or Congress to ensure that the Rocky Flats 
        site will be closed by 2006.
            (8) The impact of the schedule to transport mixed 
        and unmixed transuranic waste on the ability of the 
        Secretary to close the Rocky Flats site by 2006.

SEC. 3179. EXTENSION OF REVIEW OF WASTE ISOLATION PILOT PLANT, NEW 
                    MEXICO.

    Section 1433(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act, 
Fiscal Year 1989 (Public Law 100-456; 102 Stat. 2073) is 
amended in the second sentence by striking ``nine additional 
one-year periods'' and inserting ``fourteen additional one-year 
periods''.

         TITLE XXXII--NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

Sec. 3201. Short title.
Sec. 3202. Under Secretary for Nuclear Security of Department of Energy.
Sec. 3203. Establishment of policy for National Nuclear Security 
          Administration.
Sec. 3204. Organization of Department of Energy counterintelligence and 
          intelligence programs and activities.

               Subtitle A--Establishment and Organization

Sec. 3211. Establishment and mission.
Sec. 3212. Administrator for Nuclear Security.
Sec. 3213. Status of Administration and contractor personnel within 
          Department of Energy.
Sec. 3214. Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs.
Sec. 3215. Deputy Administrator for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation.
Sec. 3216. Deputy Administrator for Naval Reactors.
Sec. 3217. General Counsel.
Sec. 3218. Staff of Administration.

                Subtitle B--Matters Relating to Security

Sec. 3231. Protection of national security information.
Sec. 3232. Office of Defense Nuclear Counterintelligence and Office of 
          Defense Nuclear Security.
Sec. 3233. Counterintelligence programs.
Sec. 3234. Procedures relating to access by individuals to classified 
          areas and information of Administration.
Sec. 3235. Government access to information on Administration computers.
Sec. 3236. Congressional oversight of special access programs.

                Subtitle C--Matters Relating to Personnel

Sec. 3241. Authority to establish certain scientific, engineering, and 
          technical positions.
Sec. 3242. Voluntary early retirement authority.
Sec. 3243. Severance pay.
Sec. 3244. Continued coverage of health care benefits.

               Subtitle D--Budget and Financial Management

Sec. 3251. Separate treatment in budget.
Sec. 3252. Planning, programming, and budgeting process.
Sec. 3253. Future-years nuclear security program.

                  Subtitle E--Miscellaneous Provisions

Sec. 3261. Environmental protection, safety, and health requirements.
Sec. 3262. Compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation.
Sec. 3263. Sharing of technology with Department of Defense.
Sec. 3264. Use of capabilities of national security laboratories by 
          entities outside Administration.

                         Subtitle F--Definitions

Sec. 3281. Definitions.

Subtitle G--Amendatory Provisions, Transition Provisions, and Effective 
                                  Dates

Sec. 3291. Functions transferred.
Sec. 3292. Transfer of funds and employees.
Sec. 3293. Pay levels.
Sec. 3294. Conforming amendments.
Sec. 3295. Transition provisions.
Sec. 3296. Applicability of preexisting laws and regulations.
Sec. 3297. Report containing implementation plan of Secretary of Energy.
Sec. 3298. Classification in United States Code.
Sec. 3299. Effective dates.

SEC. 3201. SHORT TITLE.

    This title may be cited as the ``National Nuclear Security 
Administration Act''.

SEC. 3202. UNDER SECRETARY FOR NUCLEAR SECURITY OF DEPARTMENT OF 
                    ENERGY.

    Section 202 of the Department of Energy Organization Act 
(42 U.S.C. 7132) is amended by adding at the end the following 
new subsection:
    ``(c)(1) There shall be in the Department an Under 
Secretary for Nuclear Security, who shall be appointed by the 
President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. 
The Under Secretary shall be compensated at the rate provided 
for at level III of the Executive Schedule under section 5314 
of title 5, United States Code.
    ``(2) The Under Secretary for Nuclear Security shall be 
appointed from among persons who--
            ``(A) have extensive background in national 
        security, organizational management, and appropriate 
        technical fields; and
            ``(B) are well qualified to manage the nuclear 
        weapons, nonproliferation, and materials disposition 
        programs of the National Nuclear Security 
        Administration in a manner that advances and protects 
        the national security of the United States.
    ``(3) The Under Secretary for Nuclear Security shall serve 
as the Administrator for Nuclear Security under section 3212 of 
the National Nuclear Security Administration Act. In carrying 
out the functions of the Administrator, the Under Secretary 
shall be subject to the authority, direction, and control of 
the Secretary. Such authority, direction, and control may be 
delegated only to the Deputy Secretary of Energy, without 
redelegation.''.

SEC. 3203. ESTABLISHMENT OF POLICY FOR NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY 
                    ADMINISTRATION.

    (a) Establishment of Policy for Administration.--The 
Department of Energy Organization Act is amended by adding at 
the end of title II (42 U.S.C. 7131 et seq.) the following new 
section:


 ``establishment of policy for national nuclear security administration


    ``Sec. 213. (a) The Secretary shall be responsible for 
establishing policy for the National Nuclear Security 
Administration.
    ``(b) The Secretary may direct officials of the Department 
who are not within the National Nuclear Security Administration 
to review the programs and activities of the Administration and 
to make recommendations to the Secretary regarding 
administration of those programs and activities, including 
consistency with other similar programs and activities of the 
Department.
    ``(c) The Secretary shall have adequate staff to support 
the Secretary in carrying out the Secretary's responsibilities 
under this section.''.
    (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents at the 
beginning of the Department of Energy Organization Act is 
amended by inserting after the item relating to section 212 the 
following new item:
``213. Establishment of policy for National Nuclear Security 
          Administration.''.

SEC. 3204. ORGANIZATION OF DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AND 
                    INTELLIGENCE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES.

    (a) Establishment of Offices.--The Department of Energy 
Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.) is amended by 
inserting after section 213, as added by section 3203(a), the 
following new sections:


  ``establishment of security, counterintelligence, and intelligence 
                                policies


    ``Sec. 214. The Secretary shall be responsible for 
developing and promulgating the security, counterintelligence, 
and intelligence policies of the Department. The Secretary may 
use the immediate staff of the Secretary to assist in 
developing and promulgating those policies.


                    ``office of counterintelligence


    ``Sec. 215. (a) There is within the Department an Office of 
Counterintelligence.
    ``(b)(1) The head of the Office shall be the Director of 
the Office of Counterintelligence, which shall be a position in 
the Senior Executive Service. The Director of the Office shall 
report directly to the Secretary.
    ``(2) The Secretary shall select the Director of the Office 
from among individuals who have substantial expertise in 
matters relating to counterintelligence.
    ``(3) The Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation 
may detail, on a reimbursable basis, any employee of the Bureau 
to the Department for service as Director of the Office. The 
service of an employee of the Bureau as Director of the Office 
shall not result in any loss of status, right, or privilege by 
the employee within the Bureau.
    ``(c)(1) The Director of the Office shall be responsible 
for establishing policy for counterintelligence programs and 
activities at Department facilities in order to reduce the 
threat of disclosure or loss of classified and other sensitive 
information at such facilities.
    ``(2) The Director of the Office shall be responsible for 
establishing policy for the personnel assurance programs of the 
Department.
    ``(3) The Director shall inform the Secretary, the Director 
of Central Intelligence, and the Director of the Federal Bureau 
of Investigation on a regular basis, and upon specific request 
by any such official, regarding the status and effectiveness of 
the counterintelligence programs and activities at Department 
facilities.
    ``(d)(1) Not later than March 1 each year, the Director of 
the Office shall submit a report on the status and 
effectiveness of the counterintelligence programs and 
activities at each Department facility during the preceding 
year. Each such report shall be submitted to the following:
            ``(A) The Secretary.
            ``(B) The Director of Central Intelligence.
            ``(C) The Director of the Federal Bureau of 
        Investigation.
            ``(D) The Committee on Armed Services and the 
        Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House 
        of Representatives.
            ``(E) The Committee on Armed Services and the 
        Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate.
    ``(2) Each such report shall include for the year covered 
by the report the following:
            ``(A) A description of the status and effectiveness 
        of the counterintelligence programs and activities at 
        Department facilities.
            ``(B) A description of any violation of law or 
        other requirement relating to intelligence, 
        counterintelligence, or security at such facilities, 
        including--
                    ``(i) the number of violations that were 
                investigated; and
                    ``(ii) the number of violations that remain 
                unresolved.
            ``(C) A description of the number of foreign 
        visitors to Department facilities, including the 
        locations of the visits of such visitors.
            ``(D) The adequacy of the Department's procedures 
        and policies for protecting national security 
        information, making such recommendations to Congress as 
        may be appropriate.
            ``(E) A determination of whether each Department of 
        Energy national laboratory is in full compliance with 
        all departmental security requirements and, in the case 
        of any such laboratory that is not, what measures are 
        being taken to bring that laboratory into compliance.
    ``(3) Not less than 30 days before the date that the report 
required by paragraph (1) is submitted, the director of each 
Department of Energy national laboratory shall certify in 
writing to the Director of the Office whether that laboratory 
is in full compliance with all departmental security 
requirements and, if not, what measures are being taken to 
bring that laboratory into compliance and a schedule for 
implementing those measures.
    ``(4) Each report under this subsection as submitted to the 
committees referred to in subparagraphs (D) and (E) of 
paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may 
include a classified annex.


                        ``office of intelligence


    ``Sec. 216. (a) There is within the Department an Office of 
Intelligence.
    ``(b)(1) The head of the Office shall be the Director of 
the Office of Intelligence, which shall be a position in the 
Senior Executive Service. The Director of the Office shall 
report directly to the Secretary.
    ``(2) The Secretary shall select the Director of the Office 
from among individuals who have substantial expertise in 
matters relating to foreign intelligence.
    ``(c) Subject to the authority, direction, and control of 
the Secretary, the Director of the Office shall perform such 
duties and exercise such powers as the Secretary may 
prescribe.''.
    (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents at the 
beginning of the Department of Energy Organization Act is 
amended by inserting after the item relating to section 213, as 
added by section 3203(b), the following new items:
``214. Establishment of security, counterintelligence, and intelligence 
          policies.
``215. Office of Counterintelligence.
``216. Office of Intelligence.''.

               Subtitle A--Establishment and Organization

SEC. 3211. ESTABLISHMENT AND MISSION.

    (a) Establishment.--There is established within the 
Department of Energy a separately organized agency to be known 
as the National Nuclear Security Administration (in this title 
referred to as the ``Administration'').
    (b) Mission.--The mission of the Administration shall be 
the following:
            (1) To enhance United States national security 
        through the military application of nuclear energy.
            (2) To maintain and enhance the safety, 
        reliability, and performance of the United States 
        nuclear weapons stockpile, including the ability to 
        design, produce, and test, in order to meet national 
        security requirements.
            (3) To provide the United States Navy with safe, 
        militarily effective nuclear propulsion plants and to 
        ensure the safe and reliable operation of those plants.
            (4) To promote international nuclear safety and 
        nonproliferation.
            (5) To reduce global danger from weapons of mass 
        destruction.
            (6) To support United States leadership in science 
        and technology.
    (c) Operations and Activities To Be Carried Out Consistent 
With Certain Principles.--In carrying out the mission of the 
Administration, the Administrator shall ensure that all 
operations and activities of the Administration are consistent 
with the principles of protecting the environment and 
safeguarding the safety and health of the public and of the 
workforce of the Administration.

SEC. 3212. ADMINISTRATOR FOR NUCLEAR SECURITY.

    (a) In General.--(1) There is at the head of the 
Administration an Administrator for Nuclear Security (in this 
title referred to as the ``Administrator'').
    (2) Pursuant to subsection (c) of section 202 of the 
Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7132), as 
added by section 3202 of this Act, the Under Secretary for 
Nuclear Security of the Department of Energy serves as the 
Administrator.
    (b) Functions.--The Administrator has authority over, and 
is responsible for, all programs and activities of the 
Administration (except for the functions of the Deputy 
Administrator for Naval Reactors specified in the Executive 
order referred to in section 3216(b)), including the following:
            (1) Strategic management.
            (2) Policy development and guidance.
            (3) Budget formulation, guidance, and execution, 
        and other financial matters.
            (4) Resource requirements determination and 
        allocation.
            (5) Program management and direction.
            (6) Safeguards and security.
            (7) Emergency management.
            (8) Integrated safety management.
            (9) Environment, safety, and health operations.
            (10) Administration of contracts, including the 
        management and operations of the nuclear weapons 
        production facilities and the national security 
        laboratories.
            (11) Intelligence.
            (12) Counterintelligence.
            (13) Personnel, including the selection, 
        appointment, distribution, supervision, establishing of 
        compensation, and separation of personnel in accordance 
        with subtitle C of this title.
            (14) Procurement of services of experts and 
        consultants in accordance with section 3109 of title 5, 
        United States Code.
            (15) Legal matters.
            (16) Legislative affairs.
            (17) Public affairs.
            (18) Liaison with other elements of the Department 
        of Energy and with other Federal agencies, State, 
        tribal, and local governments, and the public.
    (c) Procurement Authority.--The Administrator is the senior 
procurement executive for the Administration for the purposes 
of section 16(3) of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy 
Act (41 U.S.C. 414(3)).
    (d) Policy Authority.--The Administrator may establish 
Administration-specific policies, unless disapproved by the 
Secretary of Energy.

SEC. 3213. STATUS OF ADMINISTRATION AND CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL WITHIN 
                    DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY.

    (a) Status of Administration Personnel.--Each officer or 
employee of the Administration, in carrying out any function of 
the Administration--
            (1) shall be responsible to and subject to the 
        authority, direction, and control of--
                    (A) the Secretary acting through the 
                Administrator and consistent with section 
                202(c)(3) of the Department of Energy 
                Organization Act;
                    (B) the Administrator; or
                    (C) the Administrator's designee within the 
                Administration; and
            (2) shall not be responsible to, or subject to the 
        authority, direction, or control of, any other officer, 
        employee, or agent of the Department of Energy.
    (b) Status of Contractor Personnel.--Each officer or 
employee of a contractor of the Administration, in carrying out 
any function of the Administration, shall not be responsible 
to, or subject to the authority, direction, or control of, any 
officer, employee, or agent of the Department of Energy who is 
not an employee of the Administration, except for the Secretary 
of Energy consistent with section 202(c)(3) of the Department 
of Energy Organization Act.
    (c) Construction of Section.--Subsections (a) and (b) may 
not be interpreted to in any way preclude or interfere with the 
communication of technical findings derived from, and in accord 
with, duly authorized activities between (1) the head, or any 
contractor employee, of a national security laboratory or of a 
nuclear weapons production facility, and (2) the Department of 
Energy, the President, or Congress.

SEC. 3214. DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR FOR DEFENSE PROGRAMS.

    (a) In General.--There is in the Administration a Deputy 
Administrator for Defense Programs, who is appointed by the 
President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
    (b) Duties.--Subject to the authority, direction, and 
control of the Administrator, the Deputy Administrator for 
Defense Programs shall perform such duties and exercise such 
powers as the Administrator may prescribe, including the 
following:
            (1) Maintaining and enhancing the safety, 
        reliability, and performance of the United States 
        nuclear weapons stockpile, including the ability to 
        design, produce, and test, in order to meet national 
        security requirements.
            (2) Directing, managing, and overseeing the nuclear 
        weapons production facilities and the national security 
        laboratories.
            (3) Directing, managing, and overseeing assets to 
        respond to incidents involving nuclear weapons and 
        materials.
    (c) Relationship to Laboratories and Facilities.--The head 
of each national security laboratory and nuclear weapons 
production facility shall, consistent with applicable 
contractual obligations, report to the Deputy Administrator for 
Defense Programs.

SEC. 3215. DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR FOR DEFENSE NUCLEAR NONPROLIFERATION.

    (a) In General.--There is in the Administration a Deputy 
Administrator for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation, who is 
appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent 
of the Senate.
    (b) Duties.--Subject to the authority, direction, and 
control of the Administrator, the Deputy Administrator for 
Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation shall perform such duties and 
exercise such powers as the Administrator may prescribe, 
including the following:
            (1) Preventing the spread of materials, technology, 
        and expertise relating to weapons of mass destruction.
            (2) Detecting the proliferation of weapons of mass 
        destruction worldwide.
            (3) Eliminating inventories of surplus fissile 
        materials usable for nuclear weapons.
            (4) Providing for international nuclear safety.

SEC. 3216. DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR FOR NAVAL REACTORS.

    (a) In General.--(1) There is in the Administration a 
Deputy Administrator for Naval Reactors. The director of the 
Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program provided for under the Naval 
Nuclear Propulsion Executive Order shall serve as the Deputy 
Administrator for Naval Reactors.
    (2) Within the Department of Energy, the Deputy 
Administrator shall report to the Secretary of Energy through 
the Administrator and shall have direct access to the Secretary 
and other senior officials in the Department.
    (b) Duties.--The Deputy Administrator shall be assigned the 
responsibilities, authorities, and accountability for all 
functions of the Office of Naval Reactors under the Naval 
Nuclear Propulsion Executive Order.
    (c) Effect on Executive Order.--Except as otherwise 
specified in this section and notwithstanding any other 
provision of this title, the provisions of the Naval Nuclear 
Propulsion Executive Order remain in full force and effect 
until changed by law.
    (d) Naval Nuclear Propulsion Executive Order.--As used in 
this section, the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Executive Order is 
Executive Order Number 12344, dated February 1, 1982 (42 U.S.C. 
7158 note) (as in force pursuant to section 1634 of the 
Department of Defense Authorization Act, 1985 (Public Law 98-
525; 42 U.S.C. 7158 note)).

SEC. 3217. GENERAL COUNSEL.

    There is a General Counsel of the Administration. The 
General Counsel is the chief legal officer of the 
Administration.

SEC. 3218. STAFF OF ADMINISTRATION.

    (a) In General.--The Administrator shall maintain within 
the Administration sufficient staff to assist the Administrator 
in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the 
Administrator.
    (b) Responsibilities.--The staff of the Administration 
shall perform, in accordance with applicable law, such of the 
functions of the Administrator as the Administrator shall 
prescribe. The Administrator shall assign to the staff 
responsibility for the following functions:
            (1) Personnel.
            (2) Legislative affairs.
            (3) Public affairs.
            (4) Liaison with other elements of the Department 
        of Energy and with other Federal agencies, State, 
        tribal, and local governments, and the public.

                Subtitle B--Matters Relating to Security

SEC. 3231. PROTECTION OF NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION.

    (a) Policies and Procedures Required.--The Administrator 
shall establish procedures to ensure the maximum protection of 
classified information in the possession of the Administration.
    (b) Prompt Reporting.--The Administrator shall establish 
procedures to ensure prompt reporting to the Administrator of 
any significant problem, abuse, violation of law or Executive 
order, or deficiency relating to the management of classified 
information by personnel of the Administration.

SEC. 3232. OFFICE OF DEFENSE NUCLEAR COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AND OFFICE OF 
                    DEFENSE NUCLEAR SECURITY.

    (a) Establishment.--(1) There are within the 
Administration--
            (A) an Office of Defense Nuclear 
        Counterintelligence; and
            (B) an Office of Defense Nuclear Security.
    (2) Each office established under paragraph (1) shall be 
headed by a Chief appointed by the Secretary of Energy. The 
Administrator shall recommend to the Secretary suitable 
candidates for each such position.
    (b) Chief of Defense Nuclear Counterintelligence.--(1) The 
head of the Office of Defense Nuclear Counterintelligence is 
the Chief of Defense Nuclear Counterintelligence, who shall 
report to the Administrator and shall implement the 
counterintelligence policies directed by the Secretary and 
Administrator.
    (2) The Secretary shall appoint the Chief, in consultation 
with the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, from 
among individuals who have special expertise in 
counterintelligence. If an individual to serve as the Chief of 
Defense Nuclear Counterintelligence is a Federal employee of an 
entity other than the Administration, the service of that 
employee as Chief shall not result in any loss of employment 
status, right, or privilege by that employee.
    (3) The Chief shall have direct access to the Secretary and 
all other officials of the Department and the contractors of 
the Department concerning counterintelligence matters.
    (4) The Chief shall be responsible for--
            (A) the development and implementation of the 
        counterintelligence programs of the Administration to 
        prevent the disclosure or loss of classified or other 
        sensitive information; and
            (B) the development and administration of personnel 
        assurance programs within the Administration.
    (c) Chief of Defense Nuclear Security.--(1) The head of the 
Office of Defense Nuclear Security is the Chief of Defense 
Nuclear Security, who shall report to the Administrator and 
shall implement the security policies directed by the Secretary 
and Administrator.
    (2) The Chief shall have direct access to the Secretary and 
all other officials of the Department and the contractors of 
the Department concerning security matters.
    (3) The Chief shall be responsible for the development and 
implementation of security programs for the Administration, 
including the protection, control and accounting of materials, 
and for the physical and cyber security for all facilities of 
the Administration.

SEC. 3233. COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAMS.

    (a) National Security Laboratories and Nuclear Weapons 
Production Facilities.--The Administrator shall, at each 
national security laboratory and nuclear weapons production 
facility, establish and maintain a counterintelligence program 
adequate to protect national security information at that 
laboratory or production facility.
    (b) Other Facilities.--The Administrator shall, at each 
Administration facility not described in subsection (a) at 
which Restricted Data is located, assign an employee of the 
Office of Defense Nuclear Counterintelligence who shall be 
responsible for and assess counterintelligence matters at that 
facility.

SEC. 3234. PROCEDURES RELATING TO ACCESS BY INDIVIDUALS TO CLASSIFIED 
                    AREAS AND INFORMATION OF ADMINISTRATION.

    The Administrator shall establish appropriate procedures to 
ensure that any individual is not permitted unescorted access 
to any classified area, or access to classified information, of 
the Administration until that individual has been verified to 
hold the appropriate security clearances.

SEC. 3235. GOVERNMENT ACCESS TO INFORMATION ON ADMINISTRATION 
                    COMPUTERS.

    (a) Procedures Required.--The Administrator shall establish 
procedures to govern access to information on Administration 
computers. Those procedures shall, at a minimum, provide that 
any individual who has access to information on an 
Administration computer shall be required as a condition of 
such access to provide to the Administrator written consent 
which permits access by an authorized investigative agency to 
any Administration computer used in the performance of the 
duties of such employee during the period of that individual's 
access to information on an Administration computer and for a 
period of three years thereafter.
    (b) Expectation of Privacy in Administration Computers.--
Notwithstanding any other provision of law (including any 
provision of law enacted by the Electronic Communications 
Privacy Act of 1986), no user of an Administration computer 
shall have any expectation of privacy in the use of that 
computer.
    (c) Definition.--For purposes of this section, the term 
``authorized investigative agency'' means an agency authorized 
by law or regulation to conduct a counterintelligence 
investigation or investigations of persons who are proposed for 
access to classified information to ascertain whether such 
persons satisfy the criteria for obtaining and retaining access 
to such information.

SEC. 3236. CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT OF SPECIAL ACCESS PROGRAMS.

    (a) Annual Report on Special Access Programs.--(1) Not 
later than February 1 of each year, the Administrator shall 
submit to the congressional defense committees a report on 
special access programs of the Administration.
    (2) Each such report shall set forth--
            (A) the total amount requested for such programs in 
        the President's budget for the next fiscal year 
        submitted under section 1105 of title 31, United States 
        Code; and
            (B) for each such program in that budget, the 
        following:
                    (i) A brief description of the program.
                    (ii) A brief discussion of the major 
                milestones established for the program.
                    (iii) The actual cost of the program for 
                each fiscal year during which the program has 
                been conducted before the fiscal year during 
                which that budget is submitted.
                    (iv) The estimated total cost of the 
                program and the estimated cost of the program 
                for (I) the current fiscal year, (II) the 
                fiscal year for which the budget is submitted, 
                and (III) each of the four succeeding fiscal 
                years during which the program is expected to 
                be conducted.
    (b) Annual Report on New Special Access Programs.--(1) Not 
later than February 1 of each year, the Administrator shall 
submit to the congressional defense committees a report that, 
with respect to each new special access program, provides--
            (A) notice of the designation of the program as a 
        special access program; and
            (B) justification for such designation.
    (2) A report under paragraph (1) with respect to a program 
shall include--
            (A) the current estimate of the total program cost 
        for the program; and
            (B) an identification of existing programs or 
        technologies that are similar to the technology, or 
        that have a mission similar to the mission, of the 
        program that is the subject of the notice.
    (3) In this subsection, the term ``new special access 
program'' means a special access program that has not 
previously been covered in a notice and justification under 
this subsection.
    (c) Reports on Changes in Classification of Special Access 
Programs.--(1) Whenever a change in the classification of a 
special access program of the Administration is planned to be 
made or whenever classified information concerning a special 
access program of the Administration is to be declassified and 
made public, the Administrator shall submit to the 
congressional defense committees a report containing a 
description of the proposed change, the reasons for the 
proposed change, and notice of any public announcement planned 
to be made with respect to the proposed change.
    (2) Except as provided in paragraph (3), any report 
referred to in paragraph (1) shall be submitted not less than 
14 days before the date on which the proposed change or public 
announcement is to occur.
    (3) If the Administrator determines that because of 
exceptional circumstances the requirement of paragraph (2) 
cannot be met with respect to a proposed change or public 
announcement concerning a special access program of the 
Administration, the Administrator may submit the report 
required by paragraph (1) regarding the proposed change or 
public announcement at any time before the proposed change or 
public announcement is made and shall include in the report an 
explanation of the exceptional circumstances.
    (d) Notice of Change in SAP Designation Criteria.--Whenever 
there is a modification or termination of the policy and 
criteria used for designating a program of the Administration 
as a special access program, the Administrator shall promptly 
notify the congressional defense committees of such 
modification or termination. Any such notification shall 
contain the reasons for the modification or termination and, in 
the case of a modification, the provisions of the policy as 
modified.
    (e) Waiver Authority.--(1) The Administrator may waive any 
requirement under subsection (a), (b), or (c) that certain 
information be included in a report under that subsection if 
the Administrator determines that inclusion of that information 
in the report would adversely affect the national security. The 
Administrator may waive the report-and-wait requirement in 
subsection (f) if the Administrator determines that compliance 
with such requirement would adversely affect the national 
security. Any waiver under this paragraph shall be made on a 
case-by-case basis.
    (2) If the Administrator exercises the authority provided 
under paragraph (1), the Administrator shall provide the 
information described in that subsection with respect to the 
special access program concerned, and the justification for the 
waiver, jointly to the chairman and ranking minority member of 
each of the congressional defense committees.
    (f) Report and Wait for Initiating New Programs.--A special 
access program may not be initiated until--
            (1) the congressional defense committees are 
        notified of the program; and
            (2) a period of 30 days elapses after such 
        notification is received.

               Subtitle C--Matters Relating to Personnel

SEC. 3241. AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN SCIENTIFIC, ENGINEERING, AND 
                    TECHNICAL POSITIONS.

    The Administrator may, for the purposes of carrying out the 
responsibilities of the Administrator under this title, 
establish not more than 300 scientific, engineering, and 
technical positions in the Administration, appoint individuals 
to such positions, and fix the compensation of such 
individuals. Subject to the limitations in the preceding 
sentence, the authority of the Administrator to make 
appointments and fix compensation with respect to positions in 
the Administration under this section shall be equivalent to, 
and subject to the limitations of, the authority under section 
161 d. of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2201(d)) to 
make appointments and fix compensation with respect to officers 
and employees described in such section.

SEC. 3242. VOLUNTARY EARLY RETIREMENT AUTHORITY.

    (a) Authority.--An employee of the Department of Energy who 
is separated from the service under conditions described in 
subsection (b) after completing 25 years of service or after 
becoming 50 years of age and completing 20 years of service is 
entitled to an annuity in accordance with the provisions in 
chapter 83 or 84 of title 5, United States Code, as applicable.
    (b) Conditions of Separation.--Subsection (a) applies to an 
employee who--
            (1) has been employed continuously by the 
        Department of Energy for more than 30 days before the 
        date on which the Secretary of Energy makes the 
        determination required under paragraph (4)(A);
            (2) is serving under an appointment that is not 
        limited by time;
            (3) has not received a decision notice of 
        involuntary separation for misconduct or unacceptable 
        performance that is pending decision; and
            (4) is separated from the service voluntarily 
        during a period with respect to which--
                    (A) the Secretary of Energy determines that 
                the Department of Energy is undergoing a major 
                reorganization as a result of the establishment 
                of the National Nuclear Security 
                Administration; and
                    (B) the employee is within the scope of an 
                offer of voluntary early retirement (as defined 
                by organizational unit, occupational series or 
                level, geographical location, any other similar 
                factor that the Office of Personnel Management 
                determines appropriate, or any combination of 
                such definitions of scope), as determined by 
                the Secretary under regulations prescribed by 
                the Office.
    (c) Treatment of Employees.--For purposes of chapters 83 
and 84 of title 5, United States Code (including for purposes 
of computation of an annuity under such chapters), an employee 
entitled to an annuity under this section shall be treated as 
an employee entitled to an annuity under section 8336(d) or 
8414(b) of such title, as applicable.
    (d) Definitions.--As used in this section, the terms 
``employee'' and ``annuity''--
            (1) with respect to individuals covered by the 
        Civil Service Retirement System established in 
        subchapter III of chapter 83 of title 5, United States 
        Code, have the meaning of such terms as used in such 
        chapter; and
            (2) with respect to individuals covered by the 
        Federal Employees Retirement System established in 
        chapter 84 of such title, have the meaning of such 
        terms as used in such chapter.
    (e) Limitation and Termination of Authority.--The authority 
provided in subsection (a)--
            (1) may be applied with respect to a total of not 
        more than 600 employees of the Department of Energy; 
        and
            (2) shall expire on September 30, 2003.

SEC. 3243. SEVERANCE PAY.

    Section 5595 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by 
adding at the end the following new subsection:
    ``(j)(1) In the case of an employee of the Department of 
Energy who is entitled to severance pay under this section as a 
result of the establishment of the National Nuclear Security 
Administration, the Secretary of Energy may, upon application 
by the employee, pay the total amount of the severance pay to 
the employee in one lump sum.
    ``(2)(A) If an employee paid severance pay in a lump sum 
under this subsection is reemployed by the Government of the 
United States or the government of the District of Columbia at 
such time that, had the employee been paid severance pay in 
regular pay periods under subsection (b), the payments of such 
pay would have been discontinued under subsection (d) upon such 
reemployment, the employee shall repay to the Department of 
Energy an amount equal to the amount of severance pay to which 
the employee was entitled under this section that would not 
have been paid to the employee under subsection (d) by reason 
of such reemployment.
    ``(B) The period of service represented by an amount of 
severance pay repaid by an employee under subparagraph (A) 
shall be considered service for which severance pay has not 
been received by the employee under this section.
    ``(C) Amounts repaid to the Department of Energy under this 
paragraph shall be credited to the appropriation available for 
the pay of employees of the agency for the fiscal year in which 
received. Amounts so credited shall be merged with, and shall 
be available for the same purposes and the same period as, the 
other funds in that appropriation.
    ``(3) If an employee fails to repay to the Department of 
Energy an amount required to be repaid under paragraph (2)(A), 
that amount is recoverable from the employee as a debt due the 
United States.''.

SEC. 3244. CONTINUED COVERAGE OF HEALTH CARE BENEFITS.

    Section 8905a(d)(4)(A) of title 5, United States Code, is 
amended by inserting ``, or the Department of Energy due to a 
reduction in force resulting from the establishment of the 
National Nuclear Security Administration'' after ``reduction in 
force''.

              Subtitle D--Budget and Financial Management

SEC. 3251. SEPARATE TREATMENT IN BUDGET.

    (a) President's Budget.--In each budget submitted by the 
President to the Congress under section 1105 of title 31, 
United States Code, amounts requested for the Administration 
shall be set forth separately within the other amounts 
requested for the Department of Energy.
    (b) Budget Justification Materials.--In the budget 
justification materials submitted to Congress in support of 
each such budget, the amounts requested for the Administration 
shall be specified in individual, dedicated program elements.

SEC. 3252. PLANNING, PROGRAMMING, AND BUDGETING PROCESS.

    The Administrator shall establish procedures to ensure that 
the planning, programming, budgeting, and financial activities 
of the Administration comport with sound financial and fiscal 
management principles. Those procedures shall, at a minimum, 
provide for the planning, programming, and budgeting of 
activities of the Administration using funds that are available 
for obligation for a limited number of years.

SEC. 3253. FUTURE-YEARS NUCLEAR SECURITY PROGRAM.

    (a) Submission to Congress.--The Administrator shall submit 
to Congress each year, at or about the time that the 
President's budget is submitted to Congress that year under 
section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, a future-years 
nuclear security program (including associated annexes) 
reflecting the estimated expenditures and proposed 
appropriations included in that budget. Any such future-years 
nuclear security program shall cover the fiscal year with 
respect to which the budget is submitted and at least the four 
succeeding fiscal years.
    (b) Elements.--Each future-years nuclear security program 
shall contain the following:
            (1) The estimated expenditures and proposed 
        appropriations necessary to support the programs, 
        projects, and activities of the Administration during 
        the five-fiscal year period covered by the program, 
        expressed in a level of detail comparable to that 
        contained in the budget submitted by the President to 
        Congress under section 1105 of title 31, United States 
        Code.
            (2) A description of the anticipated workload 
        requirements for each Administration site during that 
        five-fiscal year period.
    (c) Effect of Budget on Stockpile.--The Administrator shall 
include in the materials the Administrator submits to Congress 
in support of the budget for any fiscal year that is submitted 
by the President pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, United 
States Code, a description of how the funds identified for each 
program element in the weapons activities budget of the 
Administration for such fiscal year will help ensure that the 
nuclear weapons stockpile is safe and reliable as determined in 
accordance with the criteria established under 3158 of the 
Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 
Year 1999 (Public Law 105-261; 112 Stat. 2257; 42 U.S.C. 2121 
note).
    (d) Consistency in Budgeting.--(1) The Administrator shall 
ensure that amounts described in subparagraph (A) of paragraph 
(2) for any fiscal year are consistent with amounts described 
in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (2) for that fiscal year.
    (2) Amounts referred to in paragraph (1) are the following:
            (A) The amounts specified in program and budget 
        information submitted to Congress by the Administrator 
        in support of expenditure estimates and proposed 
        appropriations in the budget submitted to Congress by 
        the President under section 1105(a) of title 31, United 
        States Code, for any fiscal year, as shown in the 
        future-years nuclear security program submitted 
        pursuant to subsection (a).
            (B) The total amounts of estimated expenditures and 
        proposed appropriations necessary to support the 
        programs, projects, and activities of the 
        Administration included pursuant to paragraph (5) of 
        section 1105(a) of such title in the budget submitted 
        to Congress under that section for any fiscal year.
    (e) Treatment of Management Contingencies.--Nothing in this 
section shall be construed to prohibit the inclusion in the 
future-years nuclear security program of amounts for management 
contingencies, subject to the requirements of subsection (d).

                  Subtitle E--Miscellaneous Provisions

SEC. 3261. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, SAFETY, AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS.

    (a) Compliance Required.--The Administrator shall ensure 
that the Administration complies with all applicable 
environmental, safety, and health statutes and substantive 
requirements.
    (b) Procedures Required.--The Administrator shall develop 
procedures for meeting such requirements.
    (c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this title shall 
diminish the authority of the Secretary of Energy to ascertain 
and ensure that such compliance occurs.

SEC. 3262. COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION.

    The Administrator shall establish procedures to ensure that 
the mission and programs of the Administration are executed in 
full compliance with all applicable provisions of the Federal 
Acquisition Regulation issued pursuant to the Office of Federal 
Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 401 et seq.).

SEC. 3263. SHARING OF TECHNOLOGY WITH DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

    The Administrator shall, in cooperation with the Secretary 
of Defense, establish procedures and programs to provide for 
the sharing of technology, technical capability, and expertise 
between the Administration and the Department of Defense to 
further national security objectives.

SEC. 3264. USE OF CAPABILITIES OF NATIONAL SECURITY LABORATORIES BY 
                    ENTITIES OUTSIDE ADMINISTRATION.

    The Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator, 
shall establish appropriate procedures to provide for the use, 
in a manner consistent with the national security mission of 
the Administration under section 3211(b), of the capabilities 
of the national security laboratories by elements of the 
Department of Energy not within the Administration, other 
Federal agencies, and other appropriate entities, including the 
use of those capabilities to support efforts to defend against 
weapons of mass destruction.

                        Subtitle F--Definitions

SEC. 3281. DEFINITIONS.

    For purposes of this title:
            (1) The term ``national security laboratory'' means 
        any of the following:
                    (A) Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los 
                Alamos, New Mexico.
                    (B) Sandia National Laboratories, 
                Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Livermore, 
                California.
                    (C) Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, 
                Livermore, California.
            (2) The term ``nuclear weapons production 
        facility'' means any of the following:
                    (A) The Kansas City Plant, Kansas City, 
                Missouri.
                    (B) The Pantex Plant, Amarillo, Texas.
                    (C) The Y-12 Plant, Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
                    (D) The tritium operations facilities at 
                the Savannah River Site, Aiken, South Carolina.
                    (E) The Nevada Test Site, Nevada.
                    (F) Any facility of the Department of 
                Energy that the Secretary of Energy, in 
                consultation with the Administrator and the 
                Congress, determines to be consistent with the 
                mission of the Administration.
            (3) The term ``classified information'' means any 
        information that has been determined pursuant to 
        Executive Order No. 12333 of December 4, 1981 (50 
        U.S.C. 401 note), Executive Order No. 12958 of April 
        17, 1995 (50 U.S.C. 435 note), or successor orders, to 
        require protection against unauthorized disclosure and 
        that is so designated.
            (4) The term ``Restricted Data'' has the meaning 
        given such term in section 11 y. of the Atomic Energy 
        Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2014(y)).
            (5) The term ``congressional defense committees'' 
        means--
                    (A) the Committee on Armed Services and the 
                Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and
                    (B) the Committee on Armed Services and the 
                Committee on Appropriations of the House of 
                Representatives.

Subtitle G--Amendatory Provisions, Transition Provisions, and Effective 
                                 Dates

SEC. 3291. FUNCTIONS TRANSFERRED.

    (a) Transfers.--There are hereby transferred to the 
Administrator all national security functions and activities 
performed immediately before the date of the enactment of this 
Act by the following elements of the Department of Energy:
            (1) The Office of Defense Programs.
            (2) The Office of Nonproliferation and National 
        Security.
            (3) The Office of Fissile Materials Disposition.
            (4) The nuclear weapons production facilities.
            (5) The national security laboratories.
            (6) The Office of Naval Reactors.
    (b) Authority To Transfer Additional Functions.--The 
Secretary of Energy may transfer to the Administrator any other 
facility, mission, or function that the Secretary, in 
consultation with the Administrator and Congress, determines to 
be consistent with the mission of the Administration.
    (c) Environmental Remediation and Waste Management 
Activities.--In the case of any environmental remediation and 
waste management activity of any element specified in 
subsection (a), the Secretary of Energy may determine to 
transfer responsibility for that activity to another element of 
the Department.

SEC. 3292. TRANSFER OF FUNDS AND EMPLOYEES.

    (a) Transfer of Funds.--(1) Any balance of appropriations 
that the Secretary of Energy determines is available and needed 
to finance or discharge a function, power, or duty or an 
activity that is transferred to the Administration shall be 
transferred to the Administration and used for any purpose for 
which those appropriations were originally available. Balances 
of appropriations so transferred shall--
            (A) be credited to any applicable appropriation 
        account of the Administration; or
            (B) be credited to a new account that may be 
        established on the books of the Department of the 
        Treasury;
and shall be merged with the funds already credited to that 
account and accounted for as one fund.
    (2) Balances of appropriations credited to an account under 
paragraph (1)(A) are subject only to such limitations as are 
specifically applicable to that account. Balances of 
appropriations credited to an account under paragraph (1)(B) 
are subject only to such limitations as are applicable to the 
appropriations from which they are transferred.
    (b) Personnel.--(1) With respect to any function, power, or 
duty or activity of the Department of Energy that is 
transferred to the Administration, those employees of the 
element of the Department of Energy from which the transfer is 
made that the Secretary of Energy determines are needed to 
perform that function, power, or duty, or for that activity, as 
the case may be, shall be transferred to the Administration.
    (2) The authorized strength in civilian employees of any 
element of the Department of Energy from which employees are 
transferred under this section is reduced by the number of 
employees so transferred.

SEC. 3293. PAY LEVELS.

    (a) Under Secretary for Nuclear Security.--Section 5314 of 
title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking ``Under 
Secretary, Department of Energy'' and inserting ``Under 
Secretaries of Energy (2)''.
    (b) Deputy Administrators.--Section 5315 of such title is 
amended by adding at the end the following new item:
            ``Deputy Administrators of the National Nuclear 
        Security Administration (3), but if the Deputy 
        Administrator for Naval Reactors is an officer of the 
        Navy on active duty, (2).''.

SEC. 3294. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.

    (a) Reduction in Number of Assistant Secretaries of 
Energy.--(1) Section 5315 of title 5, United States Code, is 
amended by striking ``(8)'' after ``Assistant Secretaries of 
Energy'' and inserting ``(6)''.
    (2) Subsection (a) of section 203 of the Department of 
Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7133) is amended in the 
first sentence by striking ``eight'' and inserting ``six''.
    (b) Functions Required To Be Assigned to Assistant 
Secretaries of Energy.--Subsection (a) of section 203 of the 
Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7133) is 
amended by striking paragraph (5).
    (c) Office of Naval Reactors.--Section 309 of the 
Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7158) is 
amended--
            (1) by striking subsection (b);
            (2) by striking ``(a)''; and
            (3) by striking ``Assistant Secretary to whom the 
        Secretary has assigned the function listed in section 
        203(a)(2)(E)'' and inserting ``Under Secretary for 
        Nuclear Security''.
    (d) Office of Fissile Materials Disposition.--(1) Section 
212 of the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 
7143) is repealed.
    (2) The table of contents at the beginning of such Act is 
amended by striking the item relating to section 212.
    (e) Repeal of Restated Provision Relating to DOE Special 
Access Programs; Conforming Amendment.--(1)(A) Section 93 of 
the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2122a) is repealed.
    (B) The table of contents at the beginning of such Act is 
amended by striking the item relating to section 93.
    (2) Clause (ii) of section 1152(g)(1)(B) of the National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994 (Public Law 103-
160; 50 U.S.C. 435 note) is amended to read as follows:
                    ``(ii) the National Nuclear Security 
                Administration (which is required to submit 
                reports on special access programs under 
                section 3237 of the National Nuclear Security 
                Administration Act); or''.
    (f) Repeal of Five-Year Budget Requirement for DOE National 
Security Programs.--Section 3155 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997 (Public Law 104-201; 110 
Stat. 2841; 42 U.S.C. 7271b) is repealed.

SEC. 3295. TRANSITION PROVISIONS.

    (a) Compliance With Financial Principles.--(1) The Under 
Secretary of Energy for Nuclear Security shall ensure that the 
compliance with sound financial and fiscal management 
principles specified in section 3252 is achieved not later than 
October 1, 2000.
    (2) In carrying out paragraph (1), the Under Secretary of 
Energy for Nuclear Security shall conduct a review and develop 
a plan to bring applicable activities of the Administration 
into full compliance with those principles not later than such 
date.
    (3) Not later than January 1, 2000, the Under Secretary of 
Energy for Nuclear Security shall submit to the Committees on 
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a 
report containing the results of that review and a description 
of that plan.
    (b) Initial Report for Future-Years Nuclear Security 
Program.--The first report under section 3253 shall be 
submitted in conjunction with the budget submitted for fiscal 
year 2001.
    (c) Procedures for Computer Access.--The regulations to 
implement the procedures under section 3235 shall be prescribed 
not later than 90 days after the effective date of this title.
    (d) Compliance With FAR.--(1) The Under Secretary of Energy 
for Nuclear Security shall ensure that the compliance with the 
Federal Acquisition Regulation specified in section 3262 is 
achieved not later than October 1, 2000.
    (2) In carrying out paragraph (1), the Under Secretary of 
Energy for Nuclear Security shall conduct a review and develop 
a plan to bring applicable activities of the Administration 
into full compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation 
not later than such date.
    (3) Not later than January 1, 2000, the Under Secretary of 
Energy for Nuclear Security shall submit to the Committees on 
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a 
report containing the results of that review and a description 
of that plan.

SEC. 3296. APPLICABILITY OF PREEXISTING LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

    Unless otherwise provided in this title, all provisions of 
law and regulations in effect immediately before the effective 
date of this title that are applicable to functions of the 
Department of Energy specified in section 3291 shall continue 
to apply to the corresponding functions of the Administration.

SEC. 3297. REPORT CONTAINING IMPLEMENTATION PLAN OF SECRETARY OF 
                    ENERGY.

    Not later than January 1, 2000, the Secretary of Energy 
shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate 
and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of 
Representatives a report containing the Secretary's plan for 
the implementation of the provisions of this title.

SEC. 3298. CLASSIFICATION IN UNITED STATES CODE.

    Subtitles A through F of this title (other than provisions 
of those subtitles amending existing provisions of law) shall 
be classified to the United States Code as a new chapter of 
title 50, United States Code.

SEC. 3299. EFFECTIVE DATES.

    (a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (b), the 
provisions of this title shall take effect on March 1, 2000.
    (b) Exceptions.--(1) Sections 3202, 3204, 3251, 3295, and 
3297 shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this 
Act.
    (2) Sections 3234 and 3235 shall take effect on the date of 
the enactment of this Act. During the period beginning on the 
date of the enactment of this Act and ending on the effective 
date of this title, the Secretary of Energy shall carry out 
those sections and any reference in those sections to the 
Administrator and the Administration shall be treated as 
references to the Secretary and the Department of Energy, 
respectively.

         TITLE XXXIII--DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD

SEC. 3301. AUTHORIZATION.

    There are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 
2000, $17,500,000 for the operation of the Defense Nuclear 
Facilities Safety Board under chapter 21 of the Atomic Energy 
Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2286 et seq.).

                TITLE XXXIV--NATIONAL DEFENSE STOCKPILE

Sec. 3401. Authorized uses of stockpile funds.
Sec. 3402. Disposal of certain materials in National Defense Stockpile.
Sec. 3403. Limitations on previous authority for disposal of stockpile 
          materials.

SEC. 3401. AUTHORIZED USES OF STOCKPILE FUNDS.

    (a) Obligation of Stockpile Funds.--During fiscal year 
2000, the National Defense Stockpile Manager may obligate up to 
$78,700,000 of the funds in the National Defense Stockpile 
Transaction Fund established under subsection (a) of section 9 
of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 
U.S.C. 98h) for the authorized uses of such funds under 
subsection (b)(2) of such section, including the disposal of 
hazardous materials that are environmentally sensitive.
    (b) Additional Obligations.--The National Defense Stockpile 
Manager may obligate amounts in excess of the amount specified 
in subsection (a) if the National Defense Stockpile Manager 
notifies Congress that extraordinary or emergency conditions 
necessitate the additional obligations. The National Defense 
Stockpile Manager may make the additional obligations described 
in the notification after the end of the 45-day period 
beginning on the date on which Congress receives the 
notification.
    (c) Limitations.--The authorities provided by this section 
shall be subject to such limitations as may be provided in 
appropriations Acts.

SEC. 3402. DISPOSAL OF CERTAIN MATERIALS IN NATIONAL DEFENSE STOCKPILE.

    (a) Disposal Required.--Subject to subsection (c), the 
President shall make disposals from the National Defense 
Stockpile of materials in quantities as follows:
            (1) Beryllium metal, 250 short tons.
            (2) Chromium ferro alloy, 496,204 short tons.
            (3) Chromium metal, 5,000 short tons.
            (4) Palladium, 497,271 troy ounces.
    (b) Management of Disposal To Achieve Objectives for 
Receipts.--The President shall manage the disposal of materials 
under subsection (a) so as to result in receipts to the United 
States in amounts equal to--
            (1) $10,000,000 during fiscal year 2000;
            (2) $100,000,000 during the 5-fiscal year period 
        ending September 30, 2004; and
            (3) $300,000,000 during the 10-fiscal year period 
        ending September 30, 2009.
    (c) Minimization of Disruption and Loss.--The President may 
not dispose of the material under subsection (a) to the extent 
that the disposal will result in--
            (1) undue disruption of the usual markets of 
        producers, processors, and consumers of the materials 
        proposed for disposal; or
            (2) avoidable loss to the United States.
    (d) Disposition of Receipts.--Notwithstanding section 9 of 
the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 
U.S.C. 98h), funds received as a result of the disposal of 
materials under subsection (a) shall be deposited into the 
general fund of the Treasury.
    (e) Relationship to Other Disposal Authority.--The disposal 
authority provided in subsection (a) is new disposal authority 
and is in addition to, and shall not affect, any other disposal 
authority provided by law regarding the materials specified in 
such subsection.
    (f) Increased Receipts Under Prior Disposal Authority.--(1) 
Section 3303(a)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act 
for Fiscal Year 1997 (Public Law 104-201; 110 Stat 2855; 50 
U.S.C. 98d note) is amended by striking ``$612,000,000'' and 
inserting ``$720,000,000''.
    (2) Section 3305(a) of the National Defense Authorization 
Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (Public Law 105-85; 111 Stat 2057; 50 
U.S.C. 98d note) is amended--
            (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``$30,000,000'' 
        and inserting ``$50,000,000'';
            (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``$34,000,000'' 
        and inserting ``$64,000,000''; and
            (C) in paragraph (4), by striking ``$34,000,000'' 
        and inserting ``$67,000,000''.
    (g) Elimination of Disposal Restrictions on Earlier 
Disposal Authority.--Section 3303 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1996 (Public Law 104-106; 110 
Stat. 629) is repealed.

SEC. 3403. LIMITATIONS ON PREVIOUS AUTHORITY FOR DISPOSAL OF STOCKPILE 
                    MATERIALS.

    (a) Public Law 105-261 Authority.--Section 3303(b) of the 
Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 
Year 1999 (Public Law 105-261; 112 Stat. 2263; 50 U.S.C. 98d 
note) is amended--
            (1) by striking ``(b) Limitation on Disposal 
        Quantity.--'' and inserting ``(b) Limitations on 
        Disposal Authority.--(1)''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:
    ``(2) The President may not dispose of materials under this 
section in excess of the disposals necessary to result in 
receipts in the amounts specified in subsection (a).''.
    (b) Public Law 105-85 Authority.--Section 3305(b) of the 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (Public 
Law 105-85; 111 Stat. 2058; 50 U.S.C. 98d note) is amended--
            (1) by striking ``(b) Limitation on Disposal 
        Quantity.--'' and inserting ``(b) Limitations on 
        Disposal Authority.--(1)''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:
    ``(2) The President may not dispose of cobalt under this 
section in excess of the disposals necessary to result in 
receipts in the amounts specified in subsection (a).''.
    (c) Public Law 104-201 Authority.--Section 3303(b) of the 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997 (Public 
Law 104-201; 110 Stat. 2855; 50 U.S.C. 98d note) is amended--
            (1) by striking ``(b) Limitation on Disposal 
        Quantity.--'' and inserting ``(b) Limitations on 
        Disposal Authority.--(1)''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:
    ``(2) The President may not dispose of materials under this 
section in excess of the disposals necessary to result in 
receipts in the amounts specified in subsection (a).''.

                  TITLE XXXV--PANAMA CANAL COMMISSION

Sec. 3501. Short title.
Sec. 3502. Authorization of expenditures.
Sec. 3503. Purchase of vehicles.
Sec. 3504. Office of Transition Administration.
Sec. 3505. Expenditures only in accordance with treaties.

SEC. 3501. SHORT TITLE.

    This title may be cited as the ``Panama Canal Commission 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000''.

SEC. 3502. AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURES.

    (a) In General.--Subject to subsection (b), the Panama 
Canal Commission is authorized to use amounts in the Panama 
Canal Revolving Fund to make such expenditures within the 
limits of funds and borrowing authority available to it in 
accordance with law, and to make such contracts and 
commitments, as may be necessary under the Panama Canal Act of 
1979 (22 U.S.C. 3601 et seq.) for the operation, maintenance, 
improvement, and administration of the Panama Canal for the 
period October 1, 1999, through noon on December 31, 1999.
    (b) Limitations.--For the period described in subsection 
(a), the Panama Canal Commission may expend from funds in the 
Panama Canal Revolving Fund not more than $75,000 for official 
reception and representation expenses, of which--
            (1) not more than $21,000 may be used for official 
        reception and representation expenses of the 
        Supervisory Board of the Commission;
            (2) not more than $10,500 may be used for official 
        reception and representation expenses of the Secretary 
        of the Commission; and
            (3) not more than $43,500 may be used for official 
        reception and representation expenses of the 
        Administrator of the Commission.

SEC. 3503. PURCHASE OF VEHICLES.

    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the funds 
available to the Panama Canal Commission shall be available for 
the purchase and transportation to the Republic of Panama of 
replacement passenger motor vehicles, the purchase price of 
which shall not exceed $26,000 per vehicle.

SEC. 3504. OFFICE OF TRANSITION ADMINISTRATION.

    (a) Expenditures From Panama Canal Commission Dissolution 
Fund.--Section 1305(c)(5) of the Panama Canal Act of 1979 (22 
U.S.C. 3714a(c)(5)) is amended by inserting ``(A)'' after 
``(5)'' and by adding at the end the following:
    ``(B) The office established by subsection (b) is 
authorized to expend or obligate funds from the Fund for the 
purposes enumerated in clauses (i) and (ii) of paragraph (2)(A) 
until October 1, 2004.''.
    (b) Operation of the Office of Transition Administration.--
            (1) In general.--The Panama Canal Act of 1979 (22 
        U.S.C. 3601 et seq.) shall continue to govern the 
        Office of Transition Administration until October 1, 
        2004.
            (2) Procurement.--For purposes of exercising 
        authority under the procurement laws of the United 
        States, the director of the Office of Transition 
        Administration shall have the status of the head of an 
        agency.
            (3) Offices.--The Office of Transition 
        Administration shall have offices in the Republic of 
        Panama and in the District of Columbia. Section 
        1110(b)(1) of the Panama Canal Act of 1973 (22 U.S.C. 
        3620(b)(1)) does not apply to such office in the 
        Republic of Panama.
            (4) Office of transition administration defined.--
        In this subsection the term ``Office of Transition 
        Administration'' means the office established under 
        section 1305 of the Panama Canal Act of 1979 (22 U.S.C. 
        3714a) to close out the affairs of the Panama Canal 
        Commission.
            (5) Effective date.--This subsection shall be 
        effective on and after the termination of the Panama 
        Canal Treaty of 1977.
    (c) Oversight of Close-Out Activities.--The Panama Canal 
Commission shall enter into an agreement with the head of a 
department or agency of the Federal Government to supervise the 
close out of the affairs of the Commission under section 1305 
of the Panama Canal Act of 1979 and to certify the completion 
of that function.

SEC. 3505. EXPENDITURES ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH TREATIES.

    Expenditures authorized under this title may be made only 
in accordance with the Panama Canal Treaties of 1977 and any 
law of the United States implementing those treaties.

                  TITLE XXXVI--MARITIME ADMINISTRATION

Sec. 3601. Short title.
Sec. 3602. Authorization of appropriations for fiscal year 2000.
Sec. 3603. Extension of war risk insurance authority.
Sec. 3604. Ownership of the JEREMIAH O'BRIEN.

SEC. 3601. SHORT TITLE.

    This title may be cited as the ``Maritime Administration 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000''.

SEC. 3602. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000.

    Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated, to be 
available without fiscal year limitation if so provided in 
appropriations Acts, for the use of the Department of 
Transportation for the Maritime Administration as follows:
            (1) For expenses necessary for operations and 
        training activities, $79,764,000 for fiscal year 2000.
            (2) For expenses under the loan guarantee program 
        authorized by title XI of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 
        (46 App. U.S.C. 1271 et seq.), $14,893,000 for fiscal 
        year 2000, of which--
                    (A) $11,000,000 is for the cost (as defined 
                in section 502(5) of the Federal Credit Reform 
                Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661a(5))) of loan 
                guarantees under the program; and
                    (B) $3,893,000 is for administrative 
                expenses related to loan guarantee commitments 
                under the program.

SEC. 3603. EXTENSION OF WAR RISK INSURANCE AUTHORITY.

    Section 1214 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 (46 App. 
U.S.C. 1294) is amended by striking ``June 30, 2000'' and 
inserting ``June 30, 2005''.

SEC. 3604. OWNERSHIP OF THE JEREMIAH O'BRIEN.

    Section 3302(l)(1)(C) of title 46, United States Code, is 
amended by striking ``owned by the United States Maritime 
Administration'' and inserting ``owned by the National Liberty 
Ship Memorial, Inc.''.
    And the House agree to the same.

                From the Committee on Armed Services, for 
                consideration of the Senate bill and the House 
                amendment, and modifications committed to 
                conference:
                                   Floyd Spence,
                                   Bob Stump,
                                   Duncan Hunter,
                                   Herbert H. Bateman,
                                   James V. Hansen,
                                   Curt Weldon,
                                   Joel Hefley,
                                   Jim Saxton,
                                   Steve Buyer,
                                   Tillie K. Fowler,
                                   John M. McHugh,
                                   James Talent,
                                   Terry Everett,
                                   Roscoe G. Bartlett,
                                   Howard ``Buck'' McKeon,
                                   J.C. Watts, Jr.,
                                   Mac Thornberry,
                                   John Hostettler,
                                   Saxby Chambliss,
                                   Van Hilleary,
                                   Ike Skelton
                                           (except sec. 32),
                                   Norman Sisisky,
                                   John M. Spratt, Jr.
                                           (except for 27 and 32)
                                   Solomon P. Ortiz,
                                   Owen Pickett,
                                   Lane Evans,
                                   Gene Taylor,
                                   Neil Abercrombie,
                                   Marty Meehan,
                                   Robert A. Underwood,
                                   Silvestre Reyes,
                                   Jim Turner,
                                   Loretta Sanchez,
                                   Ellen O. Tauscher
                                           (except sec. 32),
                                   Robert E. Andrews,
                                   John B. Larson,
                                   Porter J. Goss,
                                   Jerry Lewis,
                From the Committee on Banking and Financial 
                Services, for consideration of section 1059 of 
                the Senate bill and section 1409 of the House 
                bill, and modifications committed to 
                conference:
                                   Bill McCollum,
                                   Spencer Bachus,
                                   John J. LaFalce,
                From the Committee on Education and the 
                Workforce, for consideration of sections 579 
                and 698 of the Senate bill, and sections 341, 
                343, 549, 567, and 673 of the House amendment, 
                and modifications committed to conference:
                                   Bill Goodling,
                                   Nathan Deal,
                                   Patsy T. Mink,
                From the Committee on Government Reform, for 
                consideration of sections 538, 652, 654, 805-
                810, 1004, 1052-54, 1080, 1101-07, 2831, 2862, 
                3160, 3161, 3163, and 3173 of the Senate bill, 
                and sections 522, 524, 525, 661-64, 672, 802, 
                1101-05, 2802, and 3162 of the House amendment, 
                and modifications committed to conference:
                                   Dan Burton,
                                   Joe Scarborough,
                Provided that Mr. Horn is appointed in lieu of 
                Mr. Scarborough for consideration of sections 
                538, 805-810, 1052-54, 1080, 2831, 2862, 3160, 
                and 3161 of the Senate bill and sections 802 
                and 2802 of the House amendment, and 
                modifications committed to conference:
                                   Stephen Horn,
                From the Committee on House Administration, for 
                consideration of section 1303 of the Senate 
                bill and modifications committed to conference:
                                   Wm. Thomas,
                                   John Boehner,
                                   Steny H. Hoyer,
                From the Committee on International Relations, 
                for consideration of sections 1013, 1043, 1044, 
                1046, 1066, 1071, 1072, and 1083 of the Senate 
                bill, and sections 1202, 1206, 1301-07, 1404, 
                1407, 1408, 1411, and 1413 of the House 
                amendment, and modifications committed to 
                conference:
                                   Benjamin A. Gilman,
                                   Doug Bereuter,
                From the Committee on the Judiciary, for 
                consideration of sections 3156 and 3163 of the 
                Senate bill, and sections 3166 and 3194 of the 
                House amendment, and modifications committed to 
                conference:
                                   Henry Hyde,
                                   Bill McCollum,
                From the Committee on Resources, for 
                consideration of sections 601, 602, 695, 2833, 
                and 2861 of the Senate bill, and sections 365, 
                601, 602, 653, 654, and 2863 of the House 
                amendment, and modifications committed to 
                conference:
                                   Don Young,
                                   Billy Tauzin,
                From the Committee on Transportation and 
                Infrastructure, for consideration of sections 
                601, 602, 1060, 1079, and 1080 of the Senate 
                bill, and sections 361, 601, 602, and 3404 of 
                the House amendment, and modifications 
                committed to conference:
                                   Bud Shuster,
                                   Wayne T. Gilchrest,
                                   Peter DeFazio,
                From the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for 
                consideration of sections 671-75, 681, 682, 
                696, 697, 1062, and 1066 of the Senate bill, 
                and modifications committed to conference:
                                   Michael Bilirakis,
                                   Jack Quinn,
                                 Managers on the Part of the House.

                                   John Warner,
                                   Strom Thurmond,
                                   John McCain,
                                   Bob Smith,
                                   James M. Inhofe,
                                   Rick Santorum,
                                   Olympia Snowe,
                                   Pat Roberts,
                                   Wayne Allard,
                                   Tim Hutchinson,
                                   Jeff Sessions,
                                   Robert C. Byrd,
                                   Chuck Robb,
                                   Mary L. Landrieu,
                                   Max Cleland,
                                Managers on the Part of the Senate.

       JOINT EXPLANATORY STATEMENT OF THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE

      The managers on the part of the House and the Senate at 
the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on 
the amendment of the House to the bill (S. 1059) authorize 
appropriations for fiscal year 2000 for military activities of 
the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for 
defense programs of the Department of Energy, to prescribe 
personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the armed forces, 
and for other purposes, submit the following joint statement to 
the House and the Senate in explanation of the effect of the 
action agreed upon by the managers and recommended in the 
accompanying conference report:
      The House amendment struck out all of the Senate bill 
after the enacting clause and inserted a substitute text.
      The Senate recedes from its disagreement to the amendment 
of the House with an amendment which is a substitute for the 
Senate bill and the House amendment. The differences between 
the Senate bill, the House amendment, and the substitute agreed 
to in conference are noted below, except for clerical 
corrections, conforming changes made necessary by agreements 
reached by the conferees, and minor drafting and clarifying 
changes.

                 Summary Statement of Conference Action

      The conferees recommend authorizations for the Department 
of Defense for procurement, research and development, test and 
evaluation, operation and maintenance, working capital funds, 
military construction and family housing, weapons programs of 
the Department of Energy, and the civil defense that have 
budget authority implications of $288.8 billion.

                    Summary Table of Authorizations

      The defense authorization act provides authorizations for 
appropriations but does not generally provide budget authority. 
Budget authority is provided in appropriations acts.
      In order to relate the conference recommendations to the 
Budget Resolution, matter in addition to the dollar 
authorizations contained in this bill must be taken into 
account. A number of programs in the defense function are 
authorized permanently or, in certain instances, authorized in 
other annual legislation. In addition, this authorization bill 
would establish personnel levels and include a number of 
legislative provisions affecting military compensation.
      The following table summarizes authorizations included in 
the bill for fiscal year 2000 and, in addition, summarizes the 
implications of the conference action for the budget totals for 
national defense (budget function 050). 


                     Congressional Defense Committees

      The term ``congressional defense committees'' is often 
used in this statement of managers. It means the Defense 
Authorization and Appropriations Committee of the Senate and 
House of Representatives.

            DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS

                          Title I--Procurement

Procurement Overview
      The budget request for fiscal year 2000 included an 
authorization of $53,379.6 million for Procurement in the 
Department of Defense.
      The Senate bill would authorize $56,288.8 million.
      The House amendment would authorize $55,958.8 million.
      The conferees recommended an authorization of $56,067.5 
million. Unless noted explicitly in the statement of managers, 
all changes are made without prejudice. 


 Overview
      The budget request for fiscal year 2000 included an 
authorization of $1,229.9 million for Aircraft Procurement, 
Army in the Department of Defense.
      The Senate bill would authorize $1,498.2 million.
      The House amendment would authorize $1,415.2 million.
      The conferees recommended an authorization of $1,459.7 
million. Unless noted explicitly in the statement of managers, 
all changes are made without prejudice. 


 UH-60 blackhawk
      The budget request included $86.1 million for eight UH-
60L Blackhawk helicopters.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $90.0 
million to procure an additional nine UH-60L Blackhawk 
helicopters.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $26.7 
million to procure an additional three UH-60L Blackhawk 
helicopters.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $90.0 
million for nine additional UH-60L Blackhawk helicopters 
necessary to meet outstanding Army National Guard requirements.
AH-64 modifications
      The budget request included $22.6 million for AH-64 
Apache helicopter modifications.
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $3.0 
million for an oil debris detection system (ODDS) similar to 
systems installed on other military aircraft, and an additional 
increase of $7.0 million for the vibration management 
enhancement program (VMEP).
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $10.0 
million for AH-64 Apache helicopter modifications, $3.0 million 
for ODDS installation and $7.0 million for VMEP.
UH-60 modifications
      The budget request included $12.1 million for UH-60 
Blackhawk helicopter modifications.
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $9.0 
million to procure UH-60Q medical evacuation modification kits 
to reconfigure two Army National Guard UH-60A Blackhawk 
helicopters and an additional increase of $1.5 million to 
accelerate procurement of UH-60Q medical mockup training 
device.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $1.5 
million to accelerate procurement of a UH-60Q medical mockup 
training device.
Aircraft survivability equipment modifications
      The budget request included $11.8 million for aircraft 
survivability equipment modifications.
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $11.5 
million for aircraft survivability equipment modifications, 
$5.5 million to establish an engineering change proposal (ECP) 
to integrate a precision laser azimuth and discrimination 
capability onto existing laser detection equipment and $6.0 
million is to procure additional AN/AVR-2A laser detection sets 
(LDS).
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $6.0 
million for LDS.
Aircraft survivability equipment modifications, (Advanced Threat 
        Infrared Countermeasures)
      The budget request included no funds for aircraft 
survivability equipment modifications, Advanced Threat Infrared 
Countermeasures (ATIRCM).
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $8.1 
million to ensure that the ATIRCM equipment is installed on 
Apache Longbow aircraft during the production of these critical 
attack aircraft.
      The House amendment would authorize the budget request.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $8.1. 
million to conduct assembly line modifications necessary to 
install ATIRCM devices on Apache Longbow aircraft during the 
production of these aircraft.
Overview
      The budget request for fiscal year 2000 included an 
authorization of $1,358.1 million for Missile Procurement, Army 
in the Department of Defense.
      The Senate bill would authorize $1,411.1 million.
      The House amendment would authorize $1,416.0 million.
      The conferees recommended an authorization of $1,258.3 
million. Unless noted explicitly in the statement of managers, 
all changes are made without prejudice. 


 Avenger system summary
      The budget request $33.8 million for the Avenger missile 
system.
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $1.3 
million to procure additional environmental control unit/prime 
power unit (ECU/PPU) upgrades for Army National Guard (ARNG) 
Avenger systems.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $1.3 
million for ECU/PPU upgrades for the ARNG.
Javelin system summary-advanced procurement
      The budget request included $98.4 million for advanced 
procurement requirements for the Javelin missile.
      The Senate bill and House amendment would authorize the 
budget request.
      The conferees agree to authorize no funds for advanced 
procurement funding for the Javelin missile.
Patriot anti-cruise missile
      The budget request included no funds for development or 
production of the Patriot anti-cruise missile (PACM) upgrade 
system.
      The Senate bill would authorize $60.0 million in Missile 
Procurement, Army, for long-lead materials land initiation of a 
low-rate initial production program of 200 PACM modification 
kits.
      The House amendment would authorize the budget request.
      The conferees have supported development and testing of 
the PACM seeker. The conferees note the conclusion of the 
Army's April 1999 report to Congress, which indicated that, 
based on extensive ground testing, ``the performance of the 
PACM design has been demonstrated.'' The conferees also note 
that the first PACM flight test appears to have been 
successful. The conferees direct the Secretary of the Army to 
complete the PACM flight test program using funds previously 
appropriated for this purpose.
      Based on information obtained from the PACM ground and 
flight test program, the conferees direct the Secretary of 
Defense to assess the capability of the PACM missile to counter 
cruise missiles, including low-observable cruise missiles, 
compared to the capability of the Patriot PAC-3 missile and 
other upgraded versions of the Patriot missile to counter such 
threats, and the opportunity costs of PACM acquisition. In 
preparing this assessment, the Secretary shall utilize the 
Defense Science Board. If, based on the findings of this 
assessment, the Secretary determines that production of PACM 
missiles is warranted during fiscal year 2000, up to $35.0 
million of funds authorized to be appropriated in Missile 
Procurement, Army, may be made available to retrofit and 
improve the current inventory of Patriot missiles in order to 
meet current and projected threats from cruise missiles. The 
Secretary shall submit a report on his assessment and 
recommendations to the congressional defense committees by 
March 15, 2000.
Avenger modifications
      The budget request included no funds for Avenger missile 
modification requirements.
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $4.3 
million for Avenger slew-to-cue (STC) fire control computers 
for the Army National Guard (ARNG).
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $4.3 
million for STC fire control computers to upgrade one ARNG 
Avenger battalion.
Overview
      The budget request for fiscal year 2000 included an 
authorization of $1,416.8 million for Weapons and Tracked 
Combat Vehicles Procurement, Army in the Department of Defense.
      The Senate bill would authorize $1,678.9 million.
      The House amendment would authorize $1,575.1 million.
      The conferees recommended an authorization of $1,571.7 
million. Unless noted explicitly in the statement of managers, 
all changes are made without prejudice. 


  Bradley base sustainment
      The budget request included $308.8 million for Bradley 
modification requirements.
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $72.0 
million for Bradley A2 Operation Desert Storm (ODS) upgrades 
for the Army National Guard (ARNG).
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $72.0 
million for Bradley A20DS upgrades for the ARNG.
Carrier modifications
      The budget request included $53.5 million for M113 
armored personnel carrier modifications.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $25.0 
million to procure additional M113 carrier upgrades.
      The House amendment would authorize an identical 
increase.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $15.0 
million to procure additional M113 carrier upgrades.
Howitzer, M109A6 modifications
      The budget request included $6.3 million for M109A6 
Paladin system requirements.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $20.0 
million for additional M109A6 Paladin equipment requirements 
necessary to complete system fielding to Army National Guard 
(ARNG) units.
      The House amendment would authorize the budget request.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $20.0 
million for Paladin system fielding requirements for the ARNG.
Heavy assault bridge
      The budget request included $67.3 million to procure the 
Wolverine heavy assault bridge (HAB) system.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $14.0 
million in advance procurement to align the fiscal year 2000 
Abrams upgrade program and Wolverine HAB advanced procurement 
which will result in net savings to the government.
      The House amendment would authorize an identical 
increase.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $14.0 
million to align the production of both the Abrams and 
Wolverine systems, for a total authorization of $81.3 million.
Grenade launcher, automatic, 40mm MK19-3
      The budget request included $18.3 million for MK19 
automatic grenade launcher.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $18.3 
million to procure additional MK19 weapons.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $10.0 
million to procure additional MK19 systems.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $5.0 
million to procure additional MK19 systems and to avoid a break 
in production of these critical weapons.
Overview
      The budget request for fiscal year 2000 included an 
authorization of $1,140.8 million for Ammunition Procurement, 
Army in the Department of Defense.
      The Senate bill would authorize $1,209.8 million.
      The House amendment would authorize $1,196.2 million.
      The conferees recommended an authorization of $1,215.2 
million. Unless noted explicitly in the statement of managers, 
all changes are made without prejudice.


Sense and destroy armament
      The budget request included $54.5 million for the 
procurement of sense and destroy armament (SADARM).
      The Senate bill and the House amendment would authorize 
the budget request.
      The conferees agree to authorize $30.5 million for 
procurement of SADARM. The conferees further agree to a $10.0 
million increase for SADARM engineering development in PE 
64814A.
Overview
      The budget request for fiscal year 2000 included an 
authorization of $3,423.9 million for Other Procurement, Army 
in the Department of Defense.
      The Senate bill would authorize $3,647.4 million.
      The House amendment would authorize $3,799.9 million.
      The conferees recommended an authorization of $3,662.9 
million. Unless noted explicitly in the statement of managers, 
all changes are made without prejudice.


Family of heavy tactical vehicles
      The budget request included $190.4 million for heavy 
tactical vehicle procurement.
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $6.0 
million to procure 21 heavy expanded mobility tactical truck 
(HEMTT) wreckers for the Army Reserve.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $6.0 
million to procure 21 HEMTT wreckers.
Army data distribution system
      The budget request included $38.8 million for Army data 
distribution system requirements.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $25.9 
million to procure additional enhanced position location 
reporting systems (EPLRS).
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $25.9 
million to procure additional EPLRS for the Army National Guard 
(ARNG).
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $10.0 
million for ongoing Army digitization activities and $10.0 
million to procure additional EPLRS for the ARNG, a total 
increase of $20.0 million.
Single channel ground and airborne radio system
      The budget request included $13.2 million for Army single 
channel ground and airborne radio system (SINCGARS) 
requirements.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $70.0 
million to procure additional SINCGARS.
      The House amendment would authorize $47.2 million to 
procure SINCGARS for the Army National Guard (ARNG).
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $20.0 
million to procure SINCGARS needed for outstanding ARNG 
requirements.
Warfighter information network
      The budget request included $109.1 million to procure 
Army warfighter information network equipment.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $50.0 
million to accelerate warfighter information network (WIN) 
block II upgrades by one year.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of 
$900,000 to procure and field high speed multiplexers (HSMUX) 
for Army National Guard (ARNG) signal units.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $40.9 
million, $40.0 million to support the acceleration of WIN block 
II upgrades and $900,000 to procure and field HSMUX upgrades 
for the ARNG.
Information system security program
      The budget request included $28.8 million for information 
system security program (ISSP) requirements.
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $3.0 
million to replace obsolete secure voice and data terminals.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $3.0 
million to procure new secure voice and data terminal 
equipment.
Tactical unmanned aerial vehicle
      The budget request included $45.9 million for the 
procurement of the tactical unmanned aerial vehicle (TUAV).
      The Senate bill and the House amendment would authorize 
the budget request.
      The conferees agree to transfer $45.9 million from Other 
Procurement, Army to Research, Development, Test, and 
Evaluation, Army, an increase of $45.9 million in PE 35204A, 
due to a delay in production and a requirement for continued 
TUAV development.
Night vision devices
      The budget request included $21.0 million to procure Army 
night vision equipment.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $95.4 
million to procure the following night vision equipment:
            (1) $34.2 million for AN/PAS-13 thermal weapon 
        sights;
            (2) $21.0 million for AN/AVS-5 driver's viewer 
        enhancer equipment;
            (3) $7.2 million for AN/PEQ-2A infrared aiming 
        lights and AN/PAQ-4C infrared laser aiming devices and 
        associated rail grabbers;
            (4) $8.0 million for AN/PVS-7D night vision 
        goggles; and
            (5) $25.0 million for generation III 25mm image 
        intensification tubes.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $33.0 
million to procure the following night vision equipment:
            (1) $8.0 million for AN/PVS-7D night vision 
        goggles; and
            (2) $25.0 million for generation III 25mm image 
        intensification tubes.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $50.0 
million, for a total authorization of $71.0 million, to procure 
the following night vision equipment:
            (1) $5.0 million for AN/PAS-13 thermal weapon 
        sights;
            (2) $5.0 million for AN/AVS-5 driver's viewer 
        enhancer equipment;
            (3) $7.0 million for AN/PEQ-2A infrared aiming 
        lights and AN/PAQ-4C infrared laser aiming devices and 
        associated rail grabbers;
            (4) $8.0 million for AN/PVS-7D night vision 
        goggles; and
            (5) $25.0 million for generation III 25mm image 
        intensification tubes.
Combat identification/aiming light
      The budget request included $9.5 million for combat 
identification/aiming light requirements.
      The Senate bill and House amendment would authorize the 
budget request.
      The conferees agree to authorize a transfer of $9.5 
million from Other Procurement, Army, to PE 64817A/D902, Combat 
Identification for the Dismounted Soldier.
Modification of in-service equipment (tactical surveillance)
      The budget request included $6.5 million for Army 
tactical surveillance equipment modification requirements.
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $5.0 
million for modifications to the Firefinder radar system.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $8.1 
million for critical upgrades to existing Firefinder radar 
systems.
Automated identification technology
      The budget request included $4.2 million for LOGTECH 
requirements and $138.6 million for automated data processing 
equipment.
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $8.7 
million for maintenance and $11.0 million for ammunition 
automatic identification technology (AIT).
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $5.0 
million in LOGTECH for maintenance AIT requirements and $11.0 
million in the automated data processing equipment line for 
ammunition AIT requirements.
Maneuver control system
      The budget request included $52.0 million for the 
maneuver control system.
      The Senate bill would authorize a decrease of $21.7 
million to support a program adjustment requested by the Army 
and reallocate these funds to Force XXI Battle Command, Brigade 
and Below research and development PE 23759A.
      The House amendment would authorize the budget request.
      The conferees agree to authorize $30.3 million for the 
maneuver control system.
Vibratory, self-propelled roller
      The budget request included no funds for self-propelled 
vibratory roller equipment.
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $10.3 
million to procure vibratory, self-propelled roller equipment.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $10.3 
million to procure vibratory, self-propelled roller equipment 
for Army and Army Reserve engineer units.
High speed compactor
      The budget request included $9.8 million for high speed 
compactor equipment.
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $2.6 
million to procure additional high-speed compactor equipment.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $2.6 
million to procure additional high-speed compactor equipment.
Wheel-mounted 25-ton crane
      The budget request included $12.1 million to procure 
wheel-mounted 25-ton crane equipment.
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $8.0 
million to procure wheel-mounted 25-ton crane equipment.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $8.0 
million to procure additional wheel-mounted 25-ton crane 
equipment.
Items less than $2.0 million, construction equipment
      The budget request included $4.3 million for construction 
equipment.
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $2.0 
million to procure ultimate building machine equipment for the 
active and reserve components.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $2.0 
million to procure ultimate building machine equipment for the 
Army and the Army National Guard.
Modification of in-service equipment (OPA-3)
      The budget request included $24.9 million for in-service 
equipment modifications.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $8.1 
million to upgrade existing Firefinder radar equipment and 
address technical issues associated with false alarm rates.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $10.0 
million to support D-7 dozer service life extension activities.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $10.0 
million for D-7 dozer service life extension requirements.
Ultra lightweight camouflage net system
      The budget request included no funding for the Ultra 
Lightweight Camouflage Net System (ULCANS).
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $30.0 
millions for ULCANS.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $20.0 
million for ULCANS.
Overview
      The budget request for fiscal year 2000 included an 
authorization of $1,169.0 million for Chemical Agents and 
Munitions Destruction, Army.
      The Senate bill would authorize no funding for Chemical 
Agents and Munitions Destruction, Army, but would transfer the 
authorization of $1,164.5 million for Chemical Agents and 
Munitions Destruction, Defense.
      The House amendment would authorize no funding for 
Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction, Army, but would 
transfer the authorization of $1,012.0 million for Chemical 
Agents and Munitions Destruction, Defense.
      The conferees agree to authorize $1,024.0 million for 
Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction, Army. Unless noted 
explicitly in the conference agreement, all changes are made 
without prejudice.


Overview
      The budget request for fiscal year 2000 included an 
authorization of $8,228.7 million for Aircraft Procurement, 
Navy in the Department of Defense.
      The Senate bill would authorize $8,927.3 million.
      The House amendment would authorize $8,826.1 million.
      The conferees recommended an authorization of $8,798.8 
million. Unless noted explicitly in the statement of managers, 
all changes are made without prejudice.


CH-60 helicopters
      The budget request included $234.5 million for 
procurement and $73.8 million for advance procurement of CH-60 
helicopters.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $67.0 
million for procurement of three additional CH-60 helicopters.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $38.0 
million for two CH-60s helicopters for the Naval Reserve.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $67.0 
million for procurement of three additional CH-60 helicopters.
UC-35A aircraft
      The budget request included no funds for UC-35A aircraft 
for the Marine Corps.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $18.0 
million for three UC-35A aircraft for the Marine Corps.
      The House amendment would authorize an identical 
increase.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $12.0 
million for two UC-35A aircraft for the Marine Corps.
C-40A
      The budget request included $49.0 million for the 
procurement of one C-40A long-range utility aircraft.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $54.0 
million for the procurement of one additional aircraft.
      The House amendment would authorize the budget request.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $49.0 
million for the procurement of one additional C-40A aircraft.
E-6B modifications
      The budget request included $161.0 million for various 
modifications to the EA-6B aircraft.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $25.0 
million for the procurement of additional modified band 9/10 
transmitters.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $45.0 
million for the procurement of additional band 9/10 
transmitters.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $25.0 
million for the procurement of additional band 9/10 
transmitters.
F/A-18 aircraft modifications.
      The budget request included $308.8 million for 
modifications for the F/A-18 series of aircraft.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $130.4 
million, as follows:
            (1) an increase of $63.0 million for engineering 
        change proposal 583 (ECP-583) kits;
            (2) an increase of $38.0 million for replacement of 
        APG-65 radars with APG-73; and
            (3) an increase of $29.4 million for incorporation 
        of the multifunctional information distributions system 
        (MIDS).
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $63.0 
million for incorporation of additional ECP-583 kits.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $11.0 
million for modifications to the F/A-18 aircraft, as follows:
            (1) an increase of $38.0 million for replacement of 
        APG-65 radars with APG-73; and
            (2) a decrease of $27.0 million due to the 
        premature procurement of an advanced targeting forward-
        looking infrared system.
      The conferees understand the Navy is planning to conduct 
the competitive MIDS procurement as a multiple source award to 
two or more contractors, with the intent of promoting 
competition and obtaining best value; and that this procurement 
will commence within the first six months of calendar year 
2000. The conferees support a competitive procurement decision 
by the Navy and would commend the Secretary of the Navy for 
taking this action.
AH-1W series
      The budget request included $13.7 million to support AH-
1W series procurement requirements.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $9.0 
million for AH-1W night targeting device requirements.
      The House amendment would authorize the budget request.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $7.0 
million for procurement of AH-1W night targeting devices.
H-1 series
      The budget request included $6.3 million to support H-1 
series equipment requirements.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $15.0 
million to meet outstanding requirements for navigational 
thermal imaging systems for UH-1N aircraft.
      The House amendment would authorize the budget request.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $10.0 
million to support procurement and fielding of navigational 
thermal imaging systems for existing Marine Corps UH-1N 
aircraft.
P-3 modifications
      The budget request included $276.2 million for various 
modifications to the P-3 aircraft.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $138.6 
million for the procurement of eight additional anti-surface 
warfare improvement program (AIP) kits, and for the sustained 
readiness program.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of 
$70.0million for the procurement of five additional AIP kits, and an 
increase of $5.0 million for the procurement of lightweight 
environmentally sealed parachute assemblies (LESPAs).
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $65.0 
million for the P-3 program, as follows:
            (1) an increase of $60.0 million for the 
        procurement of additional AIP kits; and
            (2) an increase of $5.0 million for the procurement 
        of LESPAs.
E-2 modifications
      The budget request included $28.2 million for 
modifications to the E-2 aircraft.
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $45.0 
million for Hawkeye 2000 upgrades, an increase of $22.0 million 
for cooperative engagement capability upgrades, and an increase 
of $5.0 million for lightweight environmentally sealed 
parachute assemblies (LESPAs).
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $26.9 
million for modifications to the E-2 aircraft, including:
            (1) an increase of $21.9 million for cooperative 
        engagement capability; and
            (2) an increase of $5.0 million for LESPAs.
Special project aircraft
      The budget request included $28.8 million for 
modifications for special project aircraft.
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $2.0 
million for an additional common data link (CDL) terminal and 
outfitting two more aircraft with CDL.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $2.0 
million for an additional common data link (CDL) terminal and 
outfitting two more aircraft with CDL.
Common ground equipment
      The budget request included $413.7 million for common 
ground equipment.
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The House amendment would authorize a decrease of $20.0 
million due to unexplained cost growth.
      The conferees have learned that the Navy has realigned 
$35.8 million of prior year funds that were budgeted for the 
universal jet air start unit (UNIJASU) program. The Navy 
decided to shift these funds to another project, delaying the 
procurement of new starting units by several years. The 
conferees are very concerned that the Navy made the decision to 
realign funding in February 1999, yet failed to notify all the 
congressional defense committees until information on program 
status was requested. The conferees agree to authorize a 
decrease of $35.8 million for common ground equipment.
Overview
      The budget request for fiscal year 2000 included an 
authorization of $1,357.4 million for Weapons Procurement, Navy 
in the Department of Defense.
      The Senate bill would authorize $1,392.1 million.
      The House amendment would authorize $1,764.7 million.
      The conferees recommended an authorization of $1,417.1 
million. Unless noted explicitly in the statement of managers, 
all changes are made without prejudice.


Aerial targets
      The budget request included $22.2 million for aerial 
targets.
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $25.0 
million to procure BQM-74 aerial targets. This increase was 
offset by a reduction of $2.1 million for unexplained 
government costs.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $25.0 
million for the procurement of BQM-74 aerial targets.
Drones and decoys
      The budget request included no funds for drones and 
decoys.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $10.0 
million for the procurement of improved tactical air launched 
decoys (ITALDs).
      The House amendment would authorize the budget request.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $10.0 
million for the procurement of ITALDs.
Weapons industrial facilities
      The budget request included $20.0 million for various 
activities at government-owned and contractor-operated weapons 
industrial facilities.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $7.7 
million to accelerate the facilities restoration program at the 
Allegany Ballistics Laboratory.
      The House amendment would authorize a decrease of $1.0 
million.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $7.7 
million to accelerate the facilities restoration program at the 
Allegany Ballistics Laboratory.
Overview
      The budget request for fiscal year 2000 included an 
authorization of $484.9 million for Ammunition Procurement, 
Navy and Marine Corps in the Department of Defense.
      The Senate bill would authorize $542.7 million.
      The House amendment would authorize $612.9 million.
      The conferees recommended an authorization of $534.7 
million. Unless noted explicitly in the statement of managers, 
all changes are made without prejudice.


Overview
      The budget request for fiscal year 2000 included an 
authorization of $6,678.5 million for Shipbuilding and 
Conversion, Navy in the Department of Defense.
      The Senate bill would authorize $7,016.5 million.
      The House amendment would authorize $6,687.2 million.
      The conferees recommended an authorization of $7,016.5 
million. Unless noted explicitly in the statement of managers, 
all changes are made without prejudice.


Overview
      The budget request for fiscal year 2000 included an 
authorization of $4,100.1 million for Other Procurement, Navy 
in the Department of Defense.
      The Senate bill would authorize $4,197.8 million.
      The House amendment would authorize $4,238.4 million.
      The conferees recommended an authorization of $4,266.9 
million. Unless noted explicitly in the statement of managers, 
all changes are made without prejudice.


WSN-7 inertial navigation system and WQN-2 doppler sonar velocity log
      The budget request included $21.8 million for procurement 
of AN/WSN-7 ring laser inertial navigation systems and included 
no funds for the WQN-2 doppler sonar velocity log.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $15.0 
million for the procurement and installation of additional AN/
WSN-7 ring laser inertial navigation systems.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $12.0 
million for WSN-7 ring laser inertial navigation systems and an 
increase of $10.0 million for WQN-2 doppler sonar velocity log 
systems.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $25.0 
million including $15.0 million for the procurement and 
installation of additional AN/WSN-7 ring laser inertial 
navigation systems and $10.0 million for WQN-2 doppler sonar 
velocity log systems.
Minesweeping equipment
      The budget request included $900,000 for procurement of 
the versatile exercise mine system (VEMS) support equipment. 
The budget request did not include funds for the procurement of 
the Dyad mine countermeasures system.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $4.1 
million for additional VEMS equipment and an increase of $4.5 
million to procure the Dyad mine countermeasures system.
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $4.5 
million for a mine countermeasures system consisting of an 
influence sweep that is towed behind a small vessel.
Items less than $5.0 million, afloat force protection for maritime 
        interdiction operations equipment
      The budget request included no funds for procurement of 
equipment required by sailors conducting maritime interdiction 
operations.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $24.4 
million as requested by the Chief of Naval Operations for 
afloat force protection equipment for sailors conducting 
maritime interdiction operations.
      The House amendment would authorize the budget request.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $24.4 
million for afloat force protection equipment.
Items less than $5.0 million, integrated condition assessment system
      The budget request included $17.4 million for integrated 
condition assessment system (ICAS) equipment for ships.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $6.5 
million for procurement and installation of ICAS equipment.
      The House amendment would authorize the budget request.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $6.5 
million for procurement and installation of ICAS equipment.
Surface search radars
      The budget request included $1.1 million for the 
procurement and installation of AN/SPS-73(V) surface search 
radars for surface ships. The budget request did not include 
funding for the procurement of AN/BPS-15/16H submarine radar 
navigation sets.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $8.0 
million for AN/BPS-16H software and hardware upgrades to bring 
them into electronic chart display information systems-
navigation (ECDIS-N) compliance.
      The House amendment would authorize and increase of $8.0 
million for the procurement and installation of equipment to 
upgrade the AN/BPS-16H submarine navigation radar and an 
increase of $14.0 million to procure and install additional AN/
SPS-73(V) surface search radars and the associated non-
recurring combat systems integration costs.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $8.0 
million for AN/BPS-16H software and hardware upgrades to bring 
them into ECDIS-N compliance and an increase of $14.0 million 
to procure and install additional AN/SPS-73(V) surface search 
radars and the associated non-recurring combat systems 
integration costs.
Sonar dome material
      The budget request included no funds for surface sonar 
support equipment.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $5.0 
million to refine manufacturing processes and reduce production 
costs of a new sonar dome for surface ships.
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $5.0 
million to refine manufacturing processes and reduce production 
costs of a new sonar dome for surface ships.
Undersea warfare support equipment
      The budget request included $1.2 million for the 
procurement of 55 launched expendable acoustic devices (LEADs).
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $8.6 
million for procurement of 300 LEADs and two surface ship 
torpedo defense test beds for large deck ships.
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $8.6 
million for procurement of 300 LEADs and two surface ship 
torpedo defense test beds for large deck ships.
Other training equipment
      The budget request included $27.9 million for procurement 
of battle force tactical training (BFTT) equipment.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $7.0 
million for procurement and installation of 12 air traffic 
controller (ATC) trainers and $5.0 million for 30 BFTT 
electronic warfare trainer (BEWT).
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $5.8 
million for procurement and installation of air traffic 
controller (ATC) trainers and $4.2 million for BFTT electronic 
warfare trainers (BEWT).
Naval space surveillance system
      The budget request included $6.6 million for a Naval 
space surveillance system.
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $1.0 
million in combat construction support equipment to procure 
ultimate building machines for the Navy to provide rapid 
shelter construction equipment.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $1.0 
million to procure ultimate building machines for the Navy.
Shipboard display emulator equipment
      The budget request included no funds for shipboard 
display emulator equipment (SDE) for Perry and Spruance class 
surface combatants and older Aegis-equipped ships not equipped 
with the vertical launching system.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $10.0 
million to procure and install modern state-of-the-art SDE 
equipment in older surface combatants.
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $5.0 
million to procure and install SDE equipment in older surface 
combatants.
Joint engineering data management and information control system
      The budget request included no funds for joint 
engineering data management and information control system 
(JEDMICS), the designated Department of Defense standard system 
for management, control and storage of engineering drawings.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $9.0 
million for the continued security system procurement, 
integration and accreditation surveys for the JEDMICS system.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $12.0 
million for the integration of DiamondTEK technology, a 
commercial-off-the-shelf network security product, into 
JEDMICS.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $12.0 
million for procurement, integration (including embedded 
security data labels and DiamondTek technology), and 
accreditation surveys into JEDMICS.
Information system security program
      The budget request included $64.1 million for information 
system security program (ISSP) requirements.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $12.0 
million for IT-21 related information systems security program 
devices.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $3.0 
million to replace obsolete secure voice and data terminals.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $3.5 
million to procure new secure voice and data terminal 
equipment.
Mobile remote emitter simulator
      The budget request included $12.2 million for weapons 
range support equipment but included no funds to procure the 
mobile remote emitter simulator (MRES).
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $8.0 
million to procure and install one MRES system.
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $6.0 
million to procure and install one MRES system.
Computer aided submode training (CAST) lesson authoring system (CLASS)
      The budget request included $86.7 million for Aegis 
support equipment, but did not include a request for computer 
aided submode training (CAST) lesson authoring system (CLASS) 
expansion to ships or systems other than AN/UYQ-70 equipped 
Aegis destroyers.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $8.0 
million for back-fitting CLASS on non-AN/UYQ-70-equipped Aegis 
ships and to expand this technology to other systems.
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $2.0 
million for back-fitting CLASS on non-AN/UYQ-70-equipped Aegis 
ships and to expand this technology to other systems.
NULKA anti-ship missile decoy system
      The budget request included $21.5 million for procurement 
and installation of the NULKA anti-ship missile decoy program. 
NULKA is a proven decoy against anti-ship missiles.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $15.3 
million for the procurement of launcher systems and decoys to 
outfit the fleet with this key self-defense equipment.
      The House amendment would authorize the budget request.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $12.0 
million for the procurement of NULKA anti-ship missile decoy 
launcher systems and decoys.
Overview
      The budget request for fiscal year 2000 included an 
authorization of $1,137.2 million for Marine Corps Procurement, 
Navy in the Department of Defense.
      The Senate bill would authorize $1,302.1 million.
      The House amendment would authorize $1,297.5 million.
      The conferees recommended an authorization of $1,297.0 
million. Unless noted explicitly in the statement of managers, 
all changes are made without prejudice. 


   Modification kits-tracked vehicles
      The budget request included $22.9 million for 
modification kit requirements for Marine Corps tracked 
vehicles.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $60.5 
million to begin procurement of Marine Corps M88A2 Hercules 
improved recovery vehicles. This increase was partially offset 
by a decrease of $7.2 million from research and development in 
PE 026623M, ground combat/supporting arms systems, and a 
decrease of $3.9 million in Marine Corps operation and 
maintenance account, equipment maintenance M88A1.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $49.4 
million to procure M88A2 Hercules tank recovery vehicles.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $60.5 
million to begin procurement of Marine Corps M88A2 Hercules 
improved recovery vehicles. This increase will be partially 
offset by the amounts indicated in the Senate bill.
Night vision equipment
      The budget request included $9.0 million to procure night 
vision equipment.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $8.5 
million to procure generation III 25 millimeter image 
intensification tubes and AN/PEQ-2 laser target/illuminator/
aiming lights.
      The House amendment would authorize an identical 
increase.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $8.5 
million to procure generation III 25 millimeter image 
intensification tubes and AN/PEQ-2 devices, $5.0 million for 
AN/PEQ-2 devices and $3.5 million for generation III image 
intensification tubes.
Radio systems
      The budget request included $82.9 million for Marine 
Corps radio system requirements.
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $20.3 
million for enhanced position location reporting system 
(EPLRS).
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $10.9 
million to procure EPLRS equipment.
Communications and electronics infrastructure support
      The budget request included $81.8 million for 
communications and electronics infrastructure support.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $54.4 
million to upgrade communications and electronics 
infrastructure at Marine Corps installations.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $50.0 
million for Marine Corps infrastructure requirements.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $54.4 
million to upgrade communications and electronics 
infrastructure at installations identified on the Marine Corps' 
unfunded requirements list.
Modification kits-Marine Corps air ground task force
      The budget request included $13.8 for Marine Corps air 
ground task force modification kit requirements.
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $5.0 
million to modify and install ground based common sensor 
systems into existing Marine Corps vehicles.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $5.0 
million to modify and install ground based common sensor 
systems into existing Marine Corps vehicles.
Command support equipment
      The budget request included no funds for command support 
equipment.
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $1.0 
million to procure ultimate building machines for rapid shelter 
construction requirements in support of contingency, 
humanitarian assistance, and disaster relief operations.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $1.0 
million to procure ultimate building machines.
Field medical equipment
      The budget request included $2.5 million to procure 
equipment for the Chemical and Biological Incident Response 
Force (CBIRF) to meet emerging threat requirements.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $6.5 
million to procure military medical evaluation tools.
      The House amendment would authorize the budget request.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $4.0 
million to procure CBIRF military medical evaluation tools.
Overview
      The budget request for fiscal year 2000 included an 
authorization of $9,302.1 million for Aircraft Procurement, Air 
Force in the Department of Defense.
      The Senate bill would authorize $9,704.9 million.
      The House amendment would authorize $9,647.7 million.
      The conferees recommended an authorization of $9,758.9 
million. Unless noted explicitly in the statement of managers, 
all changes are made without prejudice. 


   C-130J Aircraft
      The budget request included $30.6 million for C-130J 
aircraft.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $24.2 
million for additional logistics and training assets for the C-
130J aircraft.
      The House amendment would authorize the budget request.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $24.2 
million for additional logistics and training assets for the C-
130J aircraft.
Joint primary aircrew training system
      The budget request included $88.2 million for the 
procurement of 21 joint primary aircrew training system (JPATS) 
aircraft for the Air Force.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $85.4 
million to procure an additional 18 JPATS aircraft.
      The House amendment would authorize the budget request.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $54.0 
million to procure an additional 12 JPATS aircraft for the Air 
Force.
Joint surveillance/target attack radar system
      The budget request included $316.2 million for the 
procurement of one E8-C joint surveillance/target attack radar 
system (JSTARS) aircraft.
      The senate bill would authorize an increase of $46.0 
million for either long lead production for another JSTARS 
aircraft or for shutdown of the production line.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $46.0 
million for long lead production for another JSTARS aircraft.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $46.0 
million for long lead production for another JSTARS aircraft.
Predator unmanned aerial vehicle
      The budget request included $38.0 million for the 
procurement of three Predator unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) 
systems.
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $20.0 
million for the procurement of two additional UAVs and other 
associated systems.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $20.0 
million for the procurement of attrition Predator UAVs and 
associated systems.
F-15 aircraft modifications
      The budget request included $263.5 million for 
modifications to the F-15 aircraft, with $13.8 million 
dedicated to the F100-220E engine upgrade.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $20.0 
million to further accelerate the fielding of this upgrade.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $50.0 
million for additional engine upgrades for the Air National 
Guard (ANG).
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $50.0 
million for F100-220E engine upgrades, $25.0 million for the 
ANG, and $25.0 million for active component Air Force aircraft.
      The conferees also understand that there has been a delay 
in the F-15 APG-63(V) 1 radar upgrade program. Therefore, the 
conferees agree to a reduction of $22.0 million to reflect a 
delay in the requirement for non-recurring equipment purchases.
F-16 aircraft modifications
      The budget request included $249.5 million for 
modifications to the F-16 aircraft.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $130.3 
million, as follows:
            (1) an increase of $13.9 million for procurement of 
        the high speed anti-radiation missile (HARM) targeting 
        system;
            (2) an increase of $80.0 million for procurement of 
        Litening II precision guided munitions (PGM) targeting 
        systems;
            (3) an increase of $12.0 million for the 
        procurement of digital terrain systems;
            (4) an increase of $13.5 million for the 
        procurement of medium altitude electro-optical (MAEO) 
        reconnaissance cameras; and
            (5) an increase of $10.9 million for engine 
        modifications.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $46.9 
million, as follows:
            (1) an increase of $30.0 million for procurement of 
        Litening II PGM targeting systems;
            (2) an increase of $20.0 million for the 
        procurement of digital terrain systems;
            (3) an increase of $4.0 million for the procurement 
        of 600 gallon fuel tanks; and
            (4) a decrease of $7.1 million due to unexplained 
        cost growth in various projects.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $70.4 
million for modifications to the F-16 aircraft, as follows:
            (1) an increase of $30.0 million for procurement of 
        Litening II PGM targeting systems for the Air National 
        Guard and Air Force Reserve;
            (2) an increase of $12.0 million for the 
        procurement of digital terrain systems;
            (3) an increase of $13.5 million for the 
        procurement ofMAEO reconnaissance cameras;
            (4) an increase of $10.9 million for engine 
        modifications; and
            (5) an increase of $4.0 million for the 600 gallon 
        fuel tank program for additional configuration testing 
        for F-16 flight envelope expansion, including the 
        procurement of any additional 600 gallon fuel tanks 
        required for this purpose.
      The conferees further agree to designate the MAEO 
reconnaissance cameras a congressional interest item.
C-17 aircraft modifications
      The budget request included $95.6 million for 
modifications to the C-17A aircraft.
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $3.5 
million in C-17A procurement for advance procurement of an Air 
National Guard (ANG) maintenance training system (MTS)
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $3.5 
million in C-17A aircraft modifications for the advance 
procurement of a MTS for the ANG.
C-135 aircraft modifications
      The budget request included $347.1 million for 
modifications to C-135/KC-135 aircraft.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $8.7 
million for incorporation of the global air traffic management 
modification.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $68.1 
million, as follows:
            (1) an increase of $52.0 million for the reengining 
        of two KC-135s;
            (2) an increase of $18.2 million for the terrain 
        awareness and warning system modification; and
            (3) a decrease of $2.1 million to the PACER CRAG 
        modification.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $52.0 
million for the reengining of two KC-135s. The conferees have 
consolidated authorization for increases for the global air 
traffic management and the terrain awareness and warning system 
modifications as passenger safety modifications elsewhere in 
this conference report.
Defense airborne reconnaissance program aircraft modifications
      The budget request included $138.4 million for 
modifications to defense airborne reconnaissance program (DARP) 
aircraft.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $82.0 
million, as follows:
            (1) an increase of $60.0 million to reengine two 
        RC-135 aircraft;
            (2) an increase of $12.0 million for U-2 aircraft 
        cockpit modernization; and
            (3) an increase of $10.0 million for U-2 aircraft 
        29-F radar warning receivers.
      The Senate bill would also provide an increase of $17.3 
million for the theater airborne warning system (TAWS) for RC-
135 aircraft in PE28060F.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $39.7 
million, as follows:
            (1) an increase of $13.4 million for RC-135 Rivet 
        Joint quick reaction capabilities (QRCs);
            (2) an increase of $5.0 million to upgrade the U-2 
        common data link (CDL); and
            (3) an increase of $21.3 million for modifications 
        described in the classified annex to the House report 
        accompanying H.R. 1401 (H. Rept. 106-162).
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $121.7 
million for modifications to DARP aircraft, as follows:
            (1) an increase of $60.0 million to reengine two 
        RC-135 aircraft;
            (2) an increase of $12.0 million for U-2 aircraft 
        cockpit modernization;
            (3) an increase of $10.0 million for U-2 aircraft 
        29-F radar warning receivers;
            (4) an increase of $13.4 million for RC-135 Rivet 
        Joint QRCs;
            (5) an increase of $5.0 million to upgrade the U-2 
        CDL;
            (6) an increase of $17.3 million for TAWS for RC-
        135 aircraft; and
            (7) an increase of $4.0 million for senior year 
        electro-optic reconnaissance system (SYERS) 
        improvements for U-2 aircraft.
F-16 aircraft post production support
      The budget request included $30.0 million for post 
production support for the F-16 aircraft.
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $20.0 
million for four additional improved avionics intermediate 
shops (IAISs).
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $20.0 
million for four additional IAISs.
Passenger safety modifications
      The budget request included $29.6 million for global air 
traffic management (GATM) modifications for the C-135 aircraft, 
but included no GATM modification funds for the E-4 or C-20 
aircraft. The budget request also included $35.7 million for 
the procurement and installation of the terrain awareness and 
warningsystem (TAWS) modification for the C-135, KC-10, and C-
20 aircraft, but included no TAWS modification funds for the T-43 
aircraft.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $23.0 
million for GATM modifications for the E-4, C-20, and C-135 
aircraft. The Senate bill would also authorize an increase of 
$7.9 million for the TAWS modification for the T-43 and C-20 
aircraft.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $45.3 
million for the TAWS modification for the T-43, KC-10, C-20, 
and C-135 aircraft.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $63.0 
million for passenger safety modifications, as follows:
      (1) an increase of $23.0 million for GATM modifications 
for the E-4, C-20, and C-135 series aircraft; and
      (2) an increase of $40.0 million for the TAWS 
modification for the T-43, KC-10, C-20, and C-135 series 
aircraft.
Overview
      The budget request for fiscal year 2000 included an 
authorization of $419.5 million for Ammunition Procurement, Air 
Force in the Department of Defense.
      The Senate bill would authorize $411.8 million.
      The House amendment would authorize $560.5 million.
      The conferees recommended an authorization of $467.5 
million. Unless noted explicitly in the statement of managers, 
all changes are made without prejudice.


Practice bombs
      The budget request included $24.3 million for practice 
bombs.
      The Senate bill would authorize $24.3 million for 
practice bombs.
      The House amendment would authorize $47.5 million for 
practice bombs.
      The conferees agree to authorize $24.3 million for 
practice bombs. Of the amount recommended for practice bombs, 
the conferees expect $6.0 million to be designated for MK-84 
(BDU-56) cast ductile iron practice bombs.
Overview
      The budget request for fiscal year 2000 included an 
authorization of $2,359.6 million for Missile Procurement, Air 
Force in the Department of Defense.
      The Senate bill would authorize $2,389.2 million.
      The House amendment would authorize $2,303.7 million.
      The conferees recommended an authorization of $2,395.6 
million. Unless noted explicitly in the statement of managers, 
all changes are made without prejudice.


AGM-65 modifications
      The budget request included $2.8 million to modify AGM-
65G Maverick missiles to the AGM-65K configuration.
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $10.0 
million to modify AGM-65B Maverick missiles to the AGM-65H and 
AGM-65K configurations.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $10.0 
million to modify AGM-65B Maverick missiles to the AGMH and 
AGM-65K configurations.
Overview
      The budget request for fiscal year 2000 included an 
authorization of $7,085.2 million for Other Procurement, Air 
Force in the Department of Defense.
      The Senate bill would authorize $7,142.2 million.
      The House amendment would authorize $7,077.8 million.
      The conferees recommended an authorization of $7,158.5 
million. Unless noted explicitly in the statement of managers, 
all changes are made without prejudice.


Air traffic control/land system
      The budget request included $887,000 for air traffic 
control and landing systems, but included no funds allocated 
for mobile radar approach controls (RAPCONs) for the Air 
National Guard (ANG).
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $24.0 
million for the procurement of RAPCONs for the ANG.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $5.0 
million for the procurement of mobile RAPCONs for the ANG.
Automatic data processing equipment
      The budget request included $71.2 million for the 
procurement of automatic data processing equipment.
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $10.0 
million for the spare parts production and reprocurement 
system.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $10.0 
million for the spare parts production and reprocurement 
system.
C3 countermeasures
      The budget request included $13.3 million for C3 
countermeasures.
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $3.0 
million for secure terminal equipment.
      The conferees agree to authorize $3.0 million for secure 
terminal equipment.
Base Information Infrastructure
      The budget request included $122.8 million for base 
information infrastructure.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $34.0 
million to procure hardware and software for computer network 
defense, and network management systems.
      The House amendment would authorize the budget request.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $30.0 
million for base information infrastructure.
Tactical communications-electronics equipment
      The budget request included $49.7 million for tactical 
communications-electronics (C-E) equipment.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $36.1 
million for tactical C-E, as follows:
            (1) an increase of $13.9 million for theater 
        deployable communications (TDC) sets; and
            (2) an increase of $22.2 million for the global 
        combat support system.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $34.5 
million for accelerating the procurement of TDC sets.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $34.5 
million for TDC sets.
Radio equipment
      The budget request included $16.7 million for radio 
equipment.
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $3.8 
million to incorporate a high frequency electronic mail 
capability into the Scope Command network.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $3.8 
million to incorporate a high frequency electronic mail 
capability into the Scope Command network.
Aircrew laser eye protection
      The budget request included $3.6 million for personal 
safety and rescue equipment, but contained no funds for aircrew 
laser eye protection.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $2.4 
million for the procurement of ALEP devices.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $6.6 
million for the procurement of ALEP devices.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $3.0 
million for procurement of ALEP devices.
Mechanized material handling equipment
      The budget request included $15.3 million for mechanized 
material handling equipment.
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $10.0 
million for the supply asset tracking system.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $10.0 
million for the supply asset tracking system.
Base procured equipment
      The budget request included $14.0 million for base 
procured equipment.
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $2.0 
million for base procured equipment to procure ultimate 
building machines. The House amendment would also authorize an 
increase of $5.0 million for material handling equipment to 
procure master cranes.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $7.0 
million in base procured equipment, with $2.0 million for 
ultimatebuilding machines and $5.0 million for master cranes.
Base support equipment
      The budget request included $22.5 million for items of 
base support equipment less than $5.0 million.
      The Senate bill and the House amendment would authorize 
the budget request.
      The conferees agree to authorize a decrease of $1.0 
million due to reduced requirements for pallets.
Overview
      The budget request for fiscal year 2000 included an 
authorization of $2,129.0 million for Defense-wide Procurement 
in the Department of Defense.
      The Senate bill would authorize $2,293.4 million.
      The House amendment would authorize $2,107.8 million.
      The conferees recommended an authorization of $2,345.2 
million. Unless noted explicitly in the statement of managers, 
all changes are made without prejudice.


Advanced SEAL delivery system
      The budget request included $21.5 million for procurement 
of advanced SEAL delivery system (ASDS) components. An 
additional $17.3 million was included for ASDS advanced 
procurement requirements.
      The Commander in Chief of United States Special 
Operations Command has asked the conferees to reallocate 
requested funding for the ASDS program. The conferees 
understand the reallocation of funding is necessary for 
additional support equipment, interim support spares, pre-
planned product improvements, and the complete data package for 
system certifications previously deferred. The conferees agree 
to support this request and reallocate funding as follows:
            (1) A decrease of $9.3 million for ASDS advanced 
        procurement;
            (2) A decrease of $13.8 million for ASDS 
        procurement;
            (3) A decrease of $3.0 million for ASDS Operation 
        and Maintenance, Defense-Wide; and
            (4) An increase of $26.1 million in PE 1160404BB, 
        Special Operations Tactical Systems Development.
      The conferees continue to be very concerned about the 
cost growth associated with this program, contractor 
performance, and the elimination of critical development and 
testing activities in an effort to mitigate rising costs. The 
issues associated with the development of this program have yet 
to be adequately addressed. The conferees are particularly 
concerned with the level of oversight exercised over this 
program to date, and agree to establish this program as an item 
of special interest and will monitor the progress of this 
program closely. The conferees direct the Commander in Chief of 
the Special Operations Command to provide a report to the 
congressional defense committees, no later than March 1, 2000, 
that outlines the following:
            (1) changes in requirements that have been made 
        since the last acquisition milestone;
            (2) originally planned and/or programmed 
        development and testing activities that have been 
        modified or eliminated;
            (3) program modifications and/or procurement 
        objectives that will have to be modified due to 
        unforseen cost growth;
            (4) corrective actions to address program oversight 
        and cost growth issues;
            (5) alternatives to the current baseline program 
        that would provide for increased program stability; and
            (6) the analysis used to determine the future 
        operational suitability of ASDS without vessel shock 
        testing and an operational degaussing system offered in 
        the original contractor proposal.
      The conferees recognize that there is no formal 
requirement for shock testing and an operational degaussing 
system, but are concerned that pressures associated with the 
cost growth of this program may result in safety tradeoffs that 
could put crewsneedlessly at risk. Finally, the conferees are 
concerned that the Department may not have been providing adequate 
supervision to this important acquisition program. The conferees 
understand that the dollar value of this program may not meet the 
normal thresholds that would automatically elevate this program to an 
acquisition category requiring more direct involvement of the Under 
Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology. Nevertheless, 
given the troubled history of this program, and the concern that this 
program may not be out of difficulty yet, the conferees believe that 
this program should be elevated to include a Department of Defense 
level of review. If, after reviewing the situation, the Secretary of 
Defense believes that such a change is not appropriate, he shall report 
to the congressional defense committees on that determination of the 
appropriate acquisition category for the ASDS program and any 
justification for that decision. If the Secretary decides not to 
elevate ASDS to include a DOD level of review, the conferees will 
expect the justification to include more rationale rather than merely 
mechanically applying dollar thresholds values to the ASDS funding 
profile.
Special operations forces small arms and weapons
      The budget request included $23.4 million for special 
operations forces small arms and weapons.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $15.8 
million, $9.8 million for the body armor load carriage system 
and $6.0 million for the integrated day/night fire control 
observer device (INOD).
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $7.0 
million for Nightstar binoculars.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $12.0 
million, $7.0 million for nightstar binoculars and $5.0 million 
for INOD procurement, for a total authorization of $35.4 
million.
Chemical and Biological Defense Program
      The budget request included $716.9 million for the 
Chemical and Biological Defense Program (CBDP). The request 
includes $377.4 million for procurement and $339.5 million for 
research and development.
      The Senate bill would authorize increases for the 
following chemical and biological defense program activities: 
$15.0 million in the Joint Service Lightweight Integrated Suit 
Technology program; $3.9 million in the M45 General Aviation 
Mask; $1.5 million in the Modular Decontamination Systems 
program; $5.0 million in PE 62384BP for Safeguard; $10.0 
million in the M93 FOX NBC Reconnaissance Vehicle; $4.0 million 
in PE 63384BP for the Chemical and Biological Individual 
Sampler; and, $5.2 million in PE 63384BP for the Small Unit 
Biological Detector program.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $3.5 
million in PE 61384BP and an increase of $5.5 million in PE 
62384BP to accelerate basic and applied research in advanced 
technologies for chemical and biological point detectors, an 
increase of $1.0 million in PE 61384BP for basic research in 
organic and inorganic optical computing device materials for 
use in standoff sensors for detection and identification of 
chemical agents, and an increase of $4.0 million in PE 62384BP 
to continue the Safeguard technology development and 
demonstration program.
      The conferees agree to authorize: an increase in PE 
61384BP of $1.0 million for optical computing device materials 
and an increase of $3.5 million for chemical and biological 
point detector technologies; an increase in PE 62384BP of $3.0 
million for Safeguard and an increase of $4.5 million for 
chemical and biological point detector technologies; an 
increase of $1.0 million for procurement of protective masks; 
and, an increase of $1.5 million in the Modular Decontamination 
Systems program.
      Section 1701 of the National Defense Authorization Act 
for Fiscal Year 1994 (Public Law 103-160) requires that the 
budget requests of the Department of Defense reflect a 
coordinated and integrated chemical-biological defense program 
for the military departments, that shall not be included in the 
budget accounts of the military departments, but shall be set 
forth as a separate account in the Department's budget. The 
conferees remain concerned that the Defense Department 
continues to request funding for chemical-biological defense 
programs through other program elements or accounts. The 
conferees note that the management of this program may be 
stifled by the Administration's reluctance to nominate a 
candidate for the statutorily required position of Assistant to 
the Secretary of Defense for Nuclear, Chemical and Biological 
Defense Programs. The conferees direct the Under Secretary of 
Defense for Acquisition and Technology to ensure that all 
research, development, and acquisition of chemical and 
biological defense technologies and equipment are integrated, 
coordinated, and that funding for such programs is requested in 
the chemical-biological defense program.
Overview
      The budget request for fiscal year 2000 included no 
authorization for National Guard and Reserve Procurement in the 
Department of Defense.
      The Senate bill would authorize no funds.
      The House amendment would authorize $60.0 million.
      The conferees recommended an authorization of $60.0 
million. Unless noted explicitly in the statement of managers, 
all changes are made without prejudice.


                       items of special interest

Common rack and launcher test set
      The conferees support Department of Defense efforts to 
achieve support equipment commonality across the services and 
note the recent demonstration of the capabilities of the Navy's 
Common Rack and Launcher Test Set (CRALTS). The conferees 
understand that the CRALTS is capable of replacing numerous 
system-specific test sets currently in use for bomb racks, 
missile launchers, and pylons.
      As the CRALTS may have applicability to both the Army and 
Air Force aviation communities, the conferees direct the 
Secretaries of the Army and Air Force to evaluate the utility 
of CRALTS for service requirements and report their findings to 
the congressional defense committees by March 31, 2000.

                     legislative provisions adopted

              Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations

Authorization of Appropriations (secs. 101-108)
      The Senate bill contained provisions (secs. 101-107) that 
would authorize the recommended fiscal year 2000 funding levels 
for the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps, Air Force, Defense-Wide 
Activities, Defense Inspector General, Chemical 
Demilitarization Program, and the Defense Health Program.
      The House amendment contained similar provisions.
      The conference agreement includes these provisions.
Chemical demilitarization program (sec. 107)
      The budget request for the Army included $1,169.0 million 
for the chemical agents and munitions destruction program.
      The Senate bill would authorize no funding for Chemical 
Agents and Munitions Destruction, Army, but contained a 
provision (sec. 106) that would authorize $1,164.5 million for 
destruction of the lethal chemical agents and munitions 
stockpile pursuant to section 1412 of the Department of Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1986 (Public Law 99-45) and 
U.S. chemical warfare material not covered by section 1412 of 
the Act, a $4.5 million reduction to the budget request.
      The House amendment would authorize no funding for 
Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction, Army, but contained 
a provision (sec. 107) that would authorize $1,012.0 million 
for the Department of Defense (DoD) for fiscal year 2000, a 
reduction of $157.0 million to the budget request.
      The conferees agree to a provision that would authorize 
$1,024.0 million for the chemical agents and munitions 
destruction program, including $294.0 million for research and 
development, $191.5 million for procurement, and $538.5 million 
for operations and maintenance.
      Section 1521(f) of title 50, United States Code, requires 
that funding for the chemical agents and munitions destruction 
program, including funds for military construction projects, 
shall be set forth in the budget of the Department of Defense 
as a separate account, and shall not be included in the budget 
accounts for any military department. The conferees note that 
section 152 of the Strom Thurmond National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (Public Law 105-261) 
provides that funding for the chemical stockpile emergency 
preparedness program will be contained in the budget of the 
Department of Defense and will be made available to the Federal 
Emergency Management Agency to implement its responsibilities 
under the program. The conferees expect that the Secretary of 
Defense will comply with these requirements in any future 
budget request for the chemical agents and munitions 
destruction program.
      The conferees note the concerns expressed in the House 
report accompanying H.R. 1401 (H. Rept. 106-162) and the Senate 
report accompanying S. 1059 (S. Rept. 106-50) regarding the 
total cost of the chemical demilitarization program, the 
magnitude and complexity of the program, and the need to 
proceed thoroughly and expeditiously to ensure that the 
destruction of the stockpile is accomplished in a timely manner 
using the appropriate destruction technologies.
      The conferees note that concerns have been raised 
regarding the management and execution of the chemical 
demilitarization program which cited the presence of 
unobligated and unexpended balances in program funding. A 
recent program funding execution assessment by the DOD 
Comptroller and a review by the General Accounting Office cite 
that the reasons for the low expenditure rates have been beyond 
the influence and control of the program office, and indicate 
that no instances of inadequate program management controls or 
gross violation of DOD financial regulations have been found. 
The Comptroller's review indicates that $87.9 million in 
program funding could be deferred to fiscal year 2001, but 
concluded that the budgeted funds are needed to satisfy valid 
program requirements and that any deferral of funds would 
affect the ability of the program to meet the legislated 
destruction-completion date of April 29, 2007. The 
Comptroller's review further indicated that any funding 
decrease for fiscal year 2000 would have to be added back in a 
future budget. The conferees intend to continue to monitor 
closely the management and execution of the program to ensure 
its efficient execution and the availability of the funds 
necessary to meet the objectives of the program.
      Section 8065 of the Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations 
Act for Fiscal Year 1997 (Public Law 104-208) required the 
Secretary of Defense to identify and demonstrate not less than 
two alternatives to the baseline incineration process for the 
demilitarization of assembled chemical munitions. The conferees 
expect that the Secretary will submit to the Congress in 
September 1999 the results of an assessment of the 
threealternative technologies that were previously selected for 
demonstration under the Assembled Chemical Weapons Assessment (ACWA) 
program. The conferees have been advised that the Department intends to 
conduct evaluations of the three remaining alternative technologies in 
the ACWA program in addition to the three technologies previously 
selected for demonstration and to allocate for this purpose $40.0 
million of the funds that had been identified for potential deferral.
      The conferees recognize that the deferral and other 
uncertainties in program funding create the potential for 
additional funding requirements that may have to be addressed 
during fiscal year 2000. As a part of a financial management 
and program execution assessment conducted in accordance with 
this Act, the conferees encourage the Secretary to identify 
requirements for additional funds that may be required in 
fiscal year 2000 to ensure execution of the program and to make 
appropriate recommendations for reprogramming or other actions 
necessary to provide those funds at the earliest opportunity.
      The conferees underscore the concern that all necessary 
funds should be made available to ensure that the chemical 
demilitarization program is successfully completed within the 
deadline established by the Chemical Weapons Convention.

                       Subtitle B--Army Programs

Multiyear procurement authority for Army programs (sec. 111)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 111) that 
would authorize the Secretary of the Army to enter into a 
multiyear procurement contract for the M270A1 launcher, family 
of medium tactical vehicles, Javelin missile system, AH-64 
Apache Longbow helicopter, M1A2 Abrams system enhancement 
program, and the M2A3 Bradley fighting vehicle.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
111) that would authorize the Secretary of the Army to enter 
into a multiyear procurement contract for the Javelin missile 
system, M2A3 Bradley fighting vehicle, AH-64 Apache Longbow 
helicopter, and M1A2 Abrams main battle tank upgrade program.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would authorize 
the Secretary of the Army to enter into a multiyear procurement 
contract for the Javelin missile system, AH-64 Apache Longbow 
helicopter, M1A2 Abrams system enhancement program combined 
with the Heavy Assault Bridge program, and the M2A3 Bradley 
fighting vehicle.
Procurement requirements for the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles 
        (sec. 112)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 113) that 
would revise the conditions for award of a second-source 
procurement contract for the family of medium tactical vehicles 
(FMTV).
      The Senate bill did not contain any similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would repeal 
section 112 of the Strom Thurmond National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (Public Law 105-261) and 
directs the Secretary of the Army to terminate the second 
source procurement program and to use competitive procedures 
for future production contracts.
      The Army FMTV second source production program, phase II, 
calls for a second source producer to build 588 vehicles to 
demonstrate the ability of the manufacturer to produce FMTV 
vehicles for the price specified in the contractor's proposal. 
This program would allow the second source producer to propose 
modifications to the existing vehicle design for future truck 
production, while providing trucks with common components that 
are interchangeable among similarly configured models, and to 
provide these trucks at a lower price by reducing the cost of 
vehicle components through innovative designs and 
modifications.
      The conferees are concerned that the Army has yet to 
provide any substantive analysis justifying the second source 
production program. While the Army has cited anecdotal examples 
of other programs that have benefited from competition, it has 
yet to provide any detailed analysis to support the assertion 
that the second source program will produce substantial cost 
savings in future production contracts. In fact, analysis 
completed by the General Accounting Office (GAO), and a 
separate review by the U.S. Army Cost and Economic Analysis 
Center (USACEAC) on the Army proposed course of action have 
suggested that achieving any savings through the second source 
program will be very difficult. Unless the Army is committed to 
increasing the level of funding associated with truck 
production significantly, the conferees believe future budgets 
will likely be unable to support two manufacturers. The 
conferees note the following regarding the Army's second source 
proposal:
            (1) the FMTV program has suffered from low levels 
        of production which resulted in uneconomical production 
        rates;
            (2) the history of Army truck production and 
        shortfalls in other Army modernization programs do not 
        suggest that the service will be able to add funding 
        for future truck production;
            (3) the proposed second source competition will 
        stretch even further limited resources that would be 
        applied to two producers, resulting in even less 
        economical production rates.
      The conferees are also concerned that a competition based 
upon performance specifications may essentially abandon the 
current 85 percent component commonality across the fourteen 
FMTV variants achieved by adherence to a validated technical 
data package (TDP). Failing to adhere to a TDP could result in 
greater life cycle costs, thereby vitiating any production cost 
savings achieved through competition. The conferees believe 
that reducing maintenance and logistical burdens are critically 
important and are concerned that competition tied to 
aperformance specification in lieu of an approved technical data 
package would increase those burdens. Unfortunately, previous Army 
analysis of the proposed competition has ignored these potential added 
costs.
      The conferees direct the Secretary of the Army to develop 
an acquisition strategy using competitive procedures for the 
next FMTV production contract, and to cancel any solicitation 
associated with the second source, phase II proposed contract 
award. The conferees further direct the proposed acquisition 
strategy include, but not be limited to the following:
            (1) a validated FMTV TDP will serve as the baseline 
        for family of medium tactical vehicle configuration;
            (2) competitors shall warrant to the government the 
        TDP for the vehicle they propose;
            (3) any changes to the baseline will be subject to 
        first article testing in accordance with existing 
        performance, quality and environmental standards; and
            (4) an estimation of life cycle costs as determined 
        by validated life cycle cost models will be given at 
        least equal weighting with other factors in the source 
        selection evaluation criteria for the competition.
      The conferees expect the Secretary of the Army to develop 
an acquisition strategy that ensures future procurements of 
FMTV trucks meet or exceed the achieved capabilities of the 
current fleet of vehicles while maintaining the maximum 
domestic content that is practicable. The conferees direct the 
Secretary to provide the proposed acquisition strategy to the 
congressional defense committees, no later than January 15, 
2000.
Army aviation modernization (sec. 113)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 113) that 
would direct the Secretary of the Army to submit to the 
congressional defense committees a comprehensive plan for the 
modernization of Army helicopter forces. The provision 
established basic guidelines for Army aviation and directed 
that current plans be revised to reflect the following:
            (1) Restore the Apache Longbow program to reflect 
        filling the original objective of 747 aircraft and at 
        least 227 fire control radars. The program should 
        include a plan to qualify and train reserve component 
        pilots as augmentation crews in the AH-64D Apache 
        Longbow helicopters to insure 24-hour war fighting 
        capability in deployed attack helicopter units. The 
        program should field the number of AH-64D aircraft in 
        reserve component aviation units required to implement 
        this objective. The program should also include a plan 
        to retire all AH-1 Cobra attack helicopters still in 
        service as soon as practicable.
            (2) Review the total requirements and acquisition 
        objective for the RAH-66 Comanche. Provide a revised 
        program that will field Comanche helicopters to the 
        planned aviation force structure, reflecting the 
        restoration of the Apache Longbow program to original 
        acquisition quantities. The committee is concerned with 
        the logic that calls for an increase in force structure 
        once these more capable aircraft are fielded. The Army 
        has decided to assume risk and field aviation units 
        with reduced numbers of current-capability 
        reconnaissance aircraft. The increased capability of 
        the Comanche, fielded on a one-to-one replacement 
        basis, will significantly reduce that risk. It is 
        unlikely that a greater than one-to-one replacement is 
        necessary or feasible. If the total requirement for 
        Comanche is reduced below what is currently programmed, 
        the Army should reorient program funding and fielding 
        plans to reflect program modifications.
            (3) Establish a program to upgrade aging UH-1 Huey 
        aircraft. Total force requirements for UH-1 utility 
        helicopters must be revised to reflect both war 
        fighting and support requirements of the theater 
        commanders-in-chief.
            (4) For requirements that cannot be met by UH-1 
        aircraft, identify additional UH-60 Blackhawk 
        requirements and an acquisition strategy to reflect 
        both war fighting and support requirements of the 
        theater commanders in chief. Establish a UH-60 
        modernization program to provide required enhancements 
        to existing aircraft.
            (5) Maintain the schedule and funding for CH-47 
        Chinook helicopter service life extension effort.
            (6) Establish an OH-58D Kiowa Warrior upgrade 
        program to ensure the viability of these aircraft until 
        they are retired from service.
            (7) Provide a revised assessment of the Army's 
        present and future helicopter requirements and 
        inventory, including the number of aircraft, average 
        age of aircraft, availability of spare parts, flight 
        hour costs, roles and functions assigned to the fleet 
        as a whole and to its individual types of aircraft, and 
        the mix of active component aircraft and reserve 
        component aircraft in the fleet.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would require 
the Secretary of the Army to expand the scope of the plan to 
modernize Army helicopter forces.
      The conferees continue to be concerned about the ability 
of the Army to maintain the fleet of rotary wing aircraft that 
is rapidly aging. A growing number of obsolescent parts are 
affecting procurements of major end items, as well as 
procurements of spare parts. The conferees note that the Senate 
report S. 1059 (S. Rept. 106-50) accompanying the provision 
directed the Army to address how it intends to identify the 
extent of this problem over time, and address how the service 
will deal with this issue as technology continues to evolve. 
The conferees recognize that future transformation of the Army 
and corresponding changes to force structure could result in a 
different requirement for AH-64D Longbow aircraft. The 
confereesbelieve, however, that any requirement for attack 
helicopters should consist exclusively of AH-64D Longbow aircraft to 
support operations and training commonality.
      The conferees direct that not more than 90 percent of the 
total of the amount appropriated pursuant to the authorization 
of appropriations in section 101(2), Aircraft Procurement, 
Army, may be obligated before the date that is 30 days after 
the date on which the Secretary of the Army submits to the 
congressional defense committees a revised comprehensive plan 
for the modernization of the Army's helicopter fleet. The 
Secretary of the Army shall design a plan that is complete, and 
will be fully funded in future budget submissions.
Multiple Launch Rocket System (sec. 114)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 114) that 
would authorize the Army to make available $500,000 of funds 
available under Missile Procurement, Army, to complete the 
development of reuse and demilitarization tools and 
technologies for use in the disposition of Army Multiple Launch 
Rocket System rockets.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Extension of pilot program on sales of manufactured articles and 
        services of certain Army industrial facilities without regard 
        to availability from domestic sources (sec. 115)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 142) that 
would extend authorization for the pilot program for Army 
industrial facilities, which allows the Army to sell to 
commercial entities articles or services that will ultimately 
be incorporated into weapon systems procured by the Department 
of Defense.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
112) that would also require an update of an Inspector General 
report.
      The Senate recedes.
Extension of authority to carry out Armament Retooling and 
        Manufacturing Support Initiative (sec. 116)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 141) that 
would extend the authorization of the Armament Retooling and 
Manufacturing Support Initiative through fiscal year 2001.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.

                       Subtitle C--Navy Programs

F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft program (sec. 121)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 125) that 
would authorize the Secretary of the Navy to enter into a 
multiyear procurement contract for the F/A-18E/F aircraft.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
121).
      The Senate recedes with a clarifying amendment.
Arleigh Burke class destroyer program (sec. 122)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 122) that 
would authorize an extension of the 1997 multiyear 
authorization to include the fiscal year 2002 and fiscal year 
2003 DDG-51 procurements. The provision would also increase the 
total number of ships authorized for multiyear procurement from 
12 to 18. In addition the provision would authorize the 
Secretary of the Navy to transfer up to $190.0 million for 
fiscal year 2000 advance procurement and up to $371.0 million 
for advance procurement in fiscal year 2001 for the ships 
associated with the extension of the multiyear procurement.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Repeal of requirement for annual report from shipbuilders under certain 
        nuclear attack submarine programs (sec. 123)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 123) that 
would repeal the requirement for an annual report on design 
responsibility for the Virginia-class attack submarine program 
by amending section 121(g) of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
LHD-8 amphibious assault ship program (sec. 124)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 121) that 
would authorize construction of LHD-8 and advance procurement 
and construction of components for the LHD-8. The provision 
would also authorize an increase of $375.0 million for these 
purposes.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision but 
would authorize an increase of $15.0 million for advance 
procurement for LHD-8.
      The House recedes.
D-5 missile program (sec. 125)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 143) that 
would require the Secretary of Defense to prepare a report on 
the D-5 missile program.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with a clarifying amendment.

                     Subtitle D--Air Force Programs

F-22 aircraft program (sec. 131)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 131) that 
would require the Secretary of Defense to certify to the 
congressional defense committees that the F-22 aircraft program 
retains adequate test content and is projected to meet its 
development and production cost caps prior to the Secretary of 
the Air Force contracting for low rate initial production.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision. The 
House report accompanying H.R. 1401 (H. Rept. 106-162) would 
direct the Secretary of the Air Force to provide a similar 
certification.
      The House recedes with a clarifying amendment that would 
require a report if the Secretary of Defense is unable to make 
the certifications. The conferees agree that the certification 
by the Secretary of the Air Force identified in the House 
report is no longer required.
Replacement options for conventional air-launched cruise missile (sec. 
        132)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 227) that 
would require the Secretary of the Air Force to submit to the 
congressional defense committees a report on how the 
requirement currently being met by the conventional air-
launched cruise missile will be met upon depletion of that 
weapon system.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with a clarifying amendment.
Procurement of firefighting equipment for the Air National Guard and 
        the Air Force Reserve (sec. 133)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 152) that 
would authorize the Secretary of the Air Force to make 
available up to $16.0 million of funds available under section 
103, for the purpose of modernizing airborne firefighting 
capabilities of the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
F-16 tactical manned reconnaissance aircraft (sec. 134)
      The conferees agree to a new provision that would exempt 
funds authorized in this Act for the medium altitude electro-
optic (MAEO) reconnaissance cameras from limitations imposed in 
section 216 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 1997.

           Subtitle E--Chemical Stockpile Destruction Program

Destruction of existing stockpile of lethal chemical agents and 
        munitions (sec. 141)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 141) that 
would require the Secretary of Defense to conduct an assessment 
of the chemical agents and munitions stockpile destruction 
program and authorize the Secretary to take those actions 
permitted under existing law to achieve the purposes of the 
assessment and would direct the Secretary to recommend any 
additional legislative authority that may be needed.
      The House provision would amend paragraph 1412(c)(2) of 
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1986 
(Public Law 99-145) to provide that facilities constructed to 
carry out the chemical stockpile destruction program shall be 
disposed of in accordance with the law and site-specific, 
mutual agreements between the Secretary of the Army and the 
governor of the state in which the facility is located.
      Lastly, the provision would amend subsection 1412(c) to 
allow non-stockpile chemical agents, munitions, or related 
materials specifically designated by the Secretary of Defense 
to be destroyed at stockpile facilities if the affected states 
have issued the appropriate permits. The conferees expect that 
site specific decisions of the type indicated would be arrived 
at in accordance with review processes that permit the views of 
the local jurisdictions to be considered.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would require 
the Comptroller General to conduct a review and assessment of 
the chemical agents and munitions destruction program and to 
report the results of this assessment to the congressional 
defense committees not later than March 1, 2000.
Comptroller General report on anticipated effects of proposed changes 
        in operations of storage sites for lethal chemical agents and 
        munitions. (sec. 142)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1027) that 
would require the Comptroller General to review the Army's 
plans to reduce the federal civilian workforce involved in the 
operation of the eight storage sites for lethal chemical agents 
and munitions in the continental United States and to convert 
to contractor operation of the storage sites.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.

                   legislative provisions not adopted

Alternative technologies for destruction of assembled chemical weapons
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 142) that 
would direct and establish conditions for the transfer of 
management oversight responsibility for the Assembled Chemical 
Weapons Assessment program from the Under Secretary of Defense 
for Acquisition and Technology to the Secretary of the Army.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Close combat tactical trainer program
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 112) that 
would restrict funding for the close combat tactical trainer 
(CCTT) until the Secretary of the Army provided a report to the 
congressional defense committees that CCTT reliability issues 
identified by the Director, Operational Test and Evaluation, 
had been resolved.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
      The conferees note recent testing reports that indicate 
favorable resolution of reliability issues.
Defense Export Loan Guarantee program
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 109) that 
would authorize $1.3 million for the Defense Loan Guarantee 
program.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Cooperative engagement capability
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 124) that 
would prohibit the procurement and installation of cooperative 
engagement capability (CEC) equipment for other than new 
construction or land based test facilities until the completion 
of operational test and evaluation (OT&E).
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 153) that 
would authorize the Navy to procure and install CEC equipment 
into commissioned vessels, shore facilities, and aircraft prior 
to completion of OT&E of shipboard CEC to ensure fielding of a 
battle group with fully functional CEC by fiscal year 2003. The 
provision would also authorize an increase of $22.0 million for 
E-2C aircraft modification for CEC equipment and authorize a 
decrease of $22.0 million in shipboard information warfare 
exploit systems procurement.
      Both the Senate and House recede from their provisions.
Limitation on expenditures for satellite communications
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 151) that 
would limit funds for the procurement of satellite 
communications devices until such time as they are tested and 
proven not to interfere with collocated global positioning 
satellite receivers.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.

         Title II--Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation

Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation Overview
      The budget request for fiscal year 2000 included an 
authorization of $34,375.2 million for Research and Development 
in the Department of Defense.
      The Senate bill would authorize $35,865.9 million.
      The House amendment would authorize $35,835.7 million.
      The conferees recommended an authorization of $36,266.5 
million. Unless noted explicitly in the statement of managers, 
all changes are made without prejudice.


Overview
      The budget request for fiscal year 2000 included an 
authorization of $4,426.2 million for Army, Research and 
Development in the Department of Defense.
      The Senate bill would authorize $4,695.9 million.
      The House amendment would authorize $4,708.2 million.
      The conferees recommended an authorization of $4,791.2 
million. Unless noted explicitly in the statement of managers, 
all changes are made without prejudice.


Global positioning system-inertial measurement unit integration

      The budget request included $32.9 million in PE 62303A 
for missile technology, but included no funding for global-
positioning system-inertial measurement unit (GPS-IMU) chip 
level integration.
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The House amendment would authorize $1.0 million in PE 
62120A for GPS-IMU chip level integration.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $1.0 
million in PE 62303A for GPS-IMU chip level integration.

Combat vehicle and automotive technology

      The budget request included $39.8 million in PE 62601A 
for combat vehicle and automotive technology.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of 6.5 
million in PE 62601A, as follows: $3.5 million for smart truck 
and $3.0 million for university partnering for operational 
support.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $24.5 
million: $12.0 million for future combat vehicle; $2.5 million 
for full spectrum active protection; and $10.0 million for 
alternative vehicle propulsion.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $16.0 
million: $2.5 million for full spectrum active protection; 
$10.0 million for alternative vehicle propulsion; and $3.5 
million for smart truck. The conferees agree to authorize an 
increase of $3.0 million for university partnering for 
operational support in PE 62784A and $12.0 million for the 
future combat vehicle in PE 63004A and PE 63005A, as discussed 
elsewhere in this conference report.

Human factors engineering technology

      The budget request included $16.4 million in PE 62716A 
for human factors engineering technology.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $1.8 
million in PE 62716A for medteams.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $3.4 
million for medteams.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $3.4 
million to complete the medteams program. The conferees 
understand that this program will be used not only for Army 
medical response units but also for similar programs at 
civilian hospitals. To the extent that programs and technology 
developed at government expense are sold to the private sector, 
the conferees direct the Army to utilize the authority provided 
in section 2371 of title 10 and section 3710a of title 15, 
United States Code, to enter appropriate licensing agreements 
or otherwise seek appropriate recovery of funds.

Environmental quality technology

      The budget request included $12.8 million in PE 62720A 
for environmental quality technology, but included no funding 
for the plasma energy pyrolysis system (PEPS) or the Texas 
Regional Institute for Environmental Studies (TRIES).
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $3.0 
million to complete development of the TRIES computer-based 
land management model.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $8.0 
million to continue development, demonstration, and validation 
of the PEPS for the destruction of hazardous waste, with the 
primary focus on achieving demonstration and validation of a 
mobile system. The purpose of PEPS is to develop an 
incineration process for hazardous waste disposition, which 
minimizes toxic air emissions and the disposal of ash 
contaminated with heavy metals.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $3.0 
million for TRIES and an increase of $8.0 million to continue 
the development, demonstration, and validation of PEPS, and to 
complete the demonstration and validation of a mobile system. 
In relation to these increases to the budget, the conferees 
expect that the Secretary of the Army will ensure that the 
additional funds for TRIES will be used to complete development 
of the land management model and that appropriate performance 
criteria are established for the PEPS mobile system.

Combat vehicle and automotive advanced technology

      The budget request included $90.9 million in PE 63005A 
for research and development associated with combat vehicle and 
automotive technology.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $10.0 
million in PE 63005A to support an Army initiative to develop a 
future combat vehicle.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $2.0 
million in PE 63005A to develop combined turbine diesel engine 
technology and $12.0 million in PE 62601A to support the Army 
initiative to develop a future combat vehicle.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $12.0 
million in PE 63005A for a total authorization of $102.9 
million. Of this amount, $10.0 million is authorized to support 
the future combat vehicle initiative and an additional $2.0 
million is to support combined turbine diesel engine technology 
development. In addition, the conferees agree to authorize an 
increase of $2.0 million in PE 63004A for weapons system 
advanced technology for the Army future combat vehicle.

Landmine warfare/barrier-advanced development

      The budget request included $4.1 million for Landmine 
Warfare/Barrier advanced development and $40.9 million for 
engineering development.
      The Senate bill and the House amendment would authorize 
thebudget request.
      The conferees agree to authorize a transfer of $10.4 
million for engineering development of the Handheld Standoff 
Mine Detection System in PE 64808A/D415 to advanced development 
PE 63619A/D606.
Weapons and munitions--advanced development
      The budget request included $1.8 million to develop 
future generation weapons and munitions.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $14.8 
million for the objective individual combat weapon (OICW) 
advanced development effort for this program. This increase 
would be offset by a corresponding decrease in the engineering 
development program in the budget request to support Army 
restructuring of the overall OICW program.
      The House amendment would authorize the budget request.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $14.8 
million in PE 63802A for the advanced development effort for 
OICW and a corresponding decrease in PE 64802A of $14.8 million 
for the engineering development program.
Comanche
      The budget request included $427.1 million in PE 64223A 
to continue development of the Comanche helicopter.
      The Senate bill and the House amendment would authorize 
an increase of $56.0 million in PE 64223A to accelerate flight 
testing of the second Comanche prototype aircraft and 
development of the mission equipment package.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $56.0 
million in PE 64223A for the Comanche program to accelerate 
flight testing of the second prototype aircraft and development 
of the mission equipment package.
Combat feeding, clothing, and equipment
      The budget request included $110.8 million for combat 
feeding, clothing and equipment requirements.
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The House amendment would authorize the budget request.
      The conferees agree to authorize a decrease of $26.5 
million in PE 64713A for Land Warrior program.
Multiple launch rocket system product improvement program
      The budget request included $36.5 million in PE 63778A to 
support improvements to the multiple launch rocket system.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $30.6 
million in PE 63778A to accelerate development of the high 
mobility artillery system (HIMARS).
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $30.9 
million in PE 63778A for HIMARS development.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $30.9 
million in PE 63778A to accelerate development of the HIMARS 
system.
Aircraft modifications/product improvement programs
      The budget request included $51.6 million to support 
improvements to Army aircraft.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $31.4 
million to support the Blackhawk helicopter service life 
extension (SLEP) effort.
      The House amendment would authorize the budget request.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $15.0 
million in PE 23744A for the Blackhawk SLEP program.
Force XXI Battle Command, Brigade and Below
      The budget request included $44.2 million to continue the 
development effort of Force XXI Battle Command, Brigade and 
Below (FBCB2) requirements.
      The Senate bill would authorize the transfer of $21.7 
million from Other Procurement, Army, Maneuver Control System, 
to support additional development requirements for the FBCB2 
program.
      The House amendment would authorize the budget request.
      The conferees agree to authorize the transfer of $21.7 
million from other procurement, Army, to PE 23759A for the 
FBCB2 program to meet emerging research and development 
requirements.
Overview
      The budget request for fiscal year 2000 included an 
authorization of $7,984.0 million for Navy, Research and 
Development in the Department of Defense.
      The Senate bill would authorize $8,207.6 million.
      The House amendment would authorize $8,358.5 million.
      The conferees recommended an authorization of $8,362.5 
million. Unless noted explicitly in the statement of managers, 
all changes are made without prejudice.


Free electron laser
      The budget request included no funding for the free 
electron laser.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $10.0 
million in PE 62270N for the free electron laser program.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $7.0 
million for the free electron laser, including $4.0 million in 
PE 65605A and $3.0 million in PE 62111N.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $10.0 
million in PE 62270N for the free electron laser program. The 
conferees further direct the Secretary of Defense to review the 
free electron laser program for inclusion in the Department of 
Defense laser master plan developed pursuant to section 251 of 
this Act.
Precision strike and air defense technology
      The budget request included $52.6 million in PE 63238N 
for precision strike and air defense technology.
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $2.7 
million in PE 63792N for risk reduction for the Claymore Marine 
advanced technology demonstration.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $2.7 
million in PE 63238N for evaluation of potential applications 
of hybrid lidar/radar technology and risk reduction in the 
Claymore Marine demonstration as recommended in the House 
report accompanying H.R. 1401 (H. Rept. 106-162).
Command and control warfare replacement aircraft
      The budget request included no funds for an analysis of 
alternatives to refine the requirement for a command and 
control warfare (C2W) aircraft that would replace the EA-6B.
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $5.0 
million to initiate the analysis of alternatives for a C2W 
replacement for the EA-6B aircraft.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $5.0 
million to initiate a joint service (Navy/Air Force) analysis 
of alternatives for a C2W replacement for the EA-6B aircraft. 
The conferees further direct the Secretary of the Navy to 
establish a separate concept exploration/product definition and 
risk reduction program element for the program.
Tri-service software program managers network
      The budget request included no funding for the tri-
service software program managers network (SPMN).
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $4.5 
million in PE 63XXXN for the SPMN.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $2.0 
million in PE 63XXXN for the SPMN.
Common towed array, affordable advanced acoustical arrays
      The budget request included $115.8 million in PE 63561N 
for advanced submarine combat systems development, including 
towed sonar arrays for surface ships and submarines. The budget 
request did not include funds in PE 63504N for sonar arrays.
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $10.0 
million in PE 63561N to accelerate the development and 
transition of all-optical array and other key enabling 
technologies to advanced towed, hull-mounted, and distributed 
acoustical array systems.
      The conferees agree to authorize $5.0 million in PE 
63561N to accelerate the development and transition of all-
optical array and other key enabling technologies to advanced 
towed, hull-mounted, and distributed acoustical array systems. 
In addition, the conferees agree to authorize an increase of 
$3.2 million in PE 63504N for the common towed array program.
Trident SSGN design
      The budget request included no funding for the design of 
a conversion to modify some of the Ohio class Trident ballistic 
missile submarines (SSBN) to a nuclear-powered guided-missile 
submarine (SSGN) configuration.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $13.0 
million in PE 63563N to begin design activity for converting 
some Trident SSBNs to an SSGN-configuration.
      The House amendment would authorize the budget request.
      The conferees note that section 1302 of the National 
Defense Authorization Act for 1998 (Public Law 105-85), as 
amended by section 1501 of the National Defense Authorization 
Act for Fiscal Year 2000, limits the expenditure of funds for 
the retirement of any of the 18 Trident SSBNs and other 
strategic nuclear systems unless START II enters into force, or 
the President makes certain certifications regarding these 
systems. The conferees further note the statement of managers 
accompanying the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization 
Act for 1999 (H. Rept. 105-736) required the Department of 
Defense (DOD) to submit a report on the potential SSBN-to-SSGN 
conversion no later than March 1, 1999. Both the Senate report 
accompanying S.1059 (S. Rept 106-50) and the House report 
accompanying H.140 (H. Rept. 106-162) noted that the Department 
had been negligent in meeting the required reporting deadline.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $13.0 
million in PE 63563N to preserve the option for converting four 
SSBNs.
      Subsequent to passage of both the Senate bill and the 
Houseamendment, the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) 
submitted the SBN-to-SSGN report, which noted the following:
            (1) A force of 14 Ohio class SSBN is sufficient to 
        meet U.S. national security requirements under START 
        II, and four of the 18 SSBNs now operating will not be 
        needed to support operational strategic nuclear 
        missions. Therefore, current DOD plans include 
        inactivating the four oldest Trident SSBNs in fiscal 
        years 2003 and 2004, when they would otherwise have 
        been scheduled for refueling and overhaul.
            (2) The Department has not budgeted nor programmed 
        any funds for conversion of SSBNs to SSGNs.
            (3) A comprehensive analysis of any potential 
        additional contribution that SSGNs could provide 
        relative to current and programmed capabilities is 
        necessary to reach definitive conclusions regarding the 
        SSGNs' cost and operational effectiveness.
            (4) The net cost of converting four SSBNs to SSGN 
        configuration is estimated at $1.6 billion, exclusive 
        of reactor core cost. Compliance with START I 
        Conversion or Elimination (C/E) protocols would 
        increase the cost to between $2.7 billion and $3.2 
        billion, exclusive of reactor core costs.
            (5) Preliminary design work on a conversion must 
        commence three years in advance of a conversion start 
        date, and detail design and pre-conversion fabrication 
        must commence two years in advance of a conversion 
        start date.
            (6) Conversion must be consistent with U.S. 
        obligations under the current START I Treaty, the 
        pending START II Treaty, and a planned future START III 
        Treaty.
            (7) Areas that require additional study or analysis 
        to better understand the implications and benefits of 
        the SSBN-to-SSGN conversion include: arms control 
        issues (including the cost of compliance with START I 
        C/E protocols, and the effects of SSGN conversion on 
        nuclear force structure under future nuclear arms 
        control treaties), attack of time critical targets, in-
        theater SSGN configuration changes, Special Operations 
        Forces call-for-fire support, and Tomahawk inventory 
        requirements.
      If the decision is made to retire SSBN submarines as a 
result of arms control agreements, the conferees believe that 
DOD should consider the one time, near-term opportunity Trident 
SSBN-to-SSGN conversion presents to the United States. The 
conferees believe, however, that DOD needs to complete the 
studies and analysis identified in items (3) and (7) above 
before committing to a full conversion program. The conferees 
direct the Secretary of Defense to initiate the arms control 
studies and cost and operational effectiveness analysis 
required to provide the basis for a defense acquisition 
milestone decision to proceed with an SSBN-to-SSGN conversion 
program.
      Because preliminary design work must begin three years 
before the start of any conversion program as noted in the 
Department's report, the conferees agree to authorize an 
increase of $13.0 million in PE 63563N to preserve the option 
for converting the four SSBNs. The conferees emphasize these 
actions should be consistent with the requirements in this Act 
and should not detract in any way from the overall U.S. 
deterrent posture.
      In a related matter, the Defense Department has been 
stating to Congress that it would conclude a review of 
requirements for attack submarine forces since last year. The 
conferees direct the Secretary of Defense to report to the 
congressional defense committees not later than February 1, 
2000, the results of this ongoing study/review of attack 
submarine force structure established by the Quadrennial 
Defense Review. The conferees note that a Trident submarine 
converted to SSGN configuration could be capable of supporting 
the attack submarine force in performing a number of missions 
for the regional commanders in chief. The conferees direct the 
Secretary to include in his report the implications for meeting 
attack submarine requirements of converting 4 SSBNs to the SSGN 
configuration.
Navy common command and decision system and upgrading fleet systems
      The budget request included $46.7 million in PE 63582N 
for combat systems integration demonstration and validation.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $5.0 
million for continuation and completion of a small business 
innovative research (SBIR) project for the common command and 
decision system as a pre-planned product improvement (P3I) to 
the AEGIS Weapon System and the Mk 2 Ship Self-Defense System 
(SSDS).
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $3.0 
million to support implementation of the commercial-off-the-
shelf (COTS) insertion intiative in upgrading fleet systems.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $8.0 
million including $5.0 million for continuation and completion 
of a (SBIR) project for the common command and decision system 
and $3.0 million to support implementation of the COTS 
insertion intiative in upgrading fleet systems.
Environmentally safe energetics materials
      The budget request included $34.3 million in PE 63609N 
for the development and demonstration of improvements in Navy 
conventional munitions. No funds were requested to continue the 
program for development of environmentally safe energetic 
materials.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $2.0 
million in PE 63609N to continue the development of 
environmentally safe energetic materials.
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $2.0 
million in PE 63609N. The conferees note that this is the 
second year that this program element has received additional 
funds for development of environmentally safe energetics. It is 
expectedthat the Navy will ensure adequate funding in the 
budget process to support this area of concern.
Marine Corps assault vehicles
      The budget request included $94.8 million to continue 
development of the advanced amphibious assault vehicle (AAAV) 
for the Marine Corps.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $26.4 
million to support acceleration of this critical effort.
      The House amendment would authorize an identical 
increase.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $26.4 
million in PE 63611M to support acceleration of efforts to 
develop and field the AAAV and to achieve program schedule and 
risk mitigation objectives.
Aviation depot maintenance technology
      The budget request included $70.8 million in PE 63721N 
for environmental protection.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $3.0 
million in PE 63721N to complete the program for demonstration 
of advanced maintenance technologies for removal of coatings 
from large aircraft, cleaning and stripping of metal surfaces, 
and application of tungsten carbide coatings to aircraft 
landing gear and hydraulic components.
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $3.0 
million in PE 63712N to complete the demonstration program, as 
recommended in the House report accompanying H.R. 1401 (H. 
Rept. 106-162).
Proximity fuzing for dual-purpose improved conventional munition 
        submunitions
      The budget request included $39.9 million in PE 63004A 
for the Army's weapons and munitions advanced technology 
development program and $101.5 million in PE 63795N for the 
Navy's land attack technology development program.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $2.5 
million in PE 63004A and an increase of $2.5 million in PE 
63795N to establish a joint Army/Navy program to develop a 
proximity fuse for dual purpose improved conventional munitions 
(DPICM).
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The conferees authorize an increase of $2.0 million in PE 
63795N to establish a program to develop a proximity fuse for 
the DPICM submunition. The conferees encourage the Secretary of 
the Army and the Secretary of the Navy to establish a joint 
Army/Navy DPICM development program. The conferees direct the 
secretaries to report jointly to the congressional defense 
committees by March 1, 2000, their plans for such a program or 
the reasons why a joint program is not advisable.
Parametric airborne dipping sonar
      The budget request included no funding for the parametric 
airborne dipping sonar (PADS).
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $15.0 
million in PE 64212N for the continued development of PADS for 
mine and submarine warfare.
      The House amendment would authorize the budget request 
and would state the committee's belief that demonstrations of 
the PADS prototype technology against a submarine target must 
be completed before any decision is made to continue with a 
development program for PADS.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $15.0 
million in PE 64212N for the continued development of PADS for 
mine and submarine warfare.
S-3B surveillance system upgrade
      The budget request included $2.1 million in PE 64217N for 
development of weapons systems improvements for the S-3B 
aircraft.
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $7.0 
million for the surveillance system upgrade (SSU) program.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $5.0 
million in PE 64217N for the S-3B SSU program.
H-1 upgrades
      The budget request included $157.7 million to support H-1 
upgrade requirements.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $26.6 
million to maintain the current development and fielding 
schedule for the Marine Corps four-bladed November/four-bladed 
Whiskey (4BN/4BW) helicopter upgrade program.
      The House amendment would authorize an identical 
increase.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $26.6 
million in PE 64245N to support the current development and 
fielding schedule of the 4BN/4BW program.
Electronic warfare development
      The budget request included $163.1 million in PE 64270N 
for electronic warfare development.
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $6.0 
million to continue the development and evaluation of a state-
of-the-art precision surveillance and targeting system for 
location of global positioning system jammers (LOCO GPSI).
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $4.5 
million in PE 64270N to continue the development and evaluation 
of the LOCO GPSI system.
Multi-Purpose Processor
      The budget request included $48.9 million in PE 64503N 
for various submarine development efforts, including $40.0 
million for sonar improvements.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $11.0 
million in PE 64503N for continuation of the small business 
innovative research (SBIR) follow-on for advanced development 
of multi-purpose processor (MPP) transportable software 
technology, technology insertion, advanced processor software 
builds, and for providing MPP units and training throughout the 
fleet and the Navy research and development community.
      The House amendment would authorize the budget request 
for the submarine sonar improvement program and continued 
funding support for the development of advanced MPP acoustics 
signal processing technologies as an integral part of the 
Navy's sonar improvement research and development program.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $11.0 
million in PE 64503N for continuation of the small business 
innovative research (SBIR) follow-on for advanced development 
of multi-purpose processor (MPP) transportable software 
technology, technology insertion, advanced processor software 
builds, and for providing MPP units and training throughout the 
fleet and the Navy research and development community.
NULKA anti-ship missile decoy system
      The budget request included $1.4 million in PE 64755N for 
continued development and testing of the NULKA active 
countermeasures decoy.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $4.4 
million in PE 64755N to complete the development and 
operational testing of the dual band, spatially distributed 
infrared signature payload upgrade.
      The House amendment would authorize the budget request.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $4.4 
million in PE 64755N to complete the development and 
operational testing of the dual band, spacially distributed 
infrared signature payload upgrade.
Advanced deployable system
      The budget request included $14.9 million for advanced 
deployable system (ADS) research and development in PE 64784N.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $22.0 
million to complete development of the ADS one year ahead of 
the schedule proposed in the budget request.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $19.0 
million in PE 64784N including $8.0 million for the continued 
application of remote-powered fiber optic sensor technologies 
for fixed distributed system (FDS) acoustic arrays and $11.0 
million for the development of improved detection and tracking 
algorithms to provide increased automation for the ADS and an 
interface among it, the global command and control system 
(GCCS), and other network centric warfare systems.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase $22.0 
million in PE 64784N.
Battle force tactical training
      The budget request included $4.3 million in PE 24571N for 
the surface tactical team trainer (STTT). The STTT is 
designated to further develop an existing system, the battle 
force tactical training (BFTT) system, so it will be able to 
provide joint warfare training.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $7.5 
million in PE 24571N for the purpose of small business 
innovative research (SBIR) phase III follow-on work to continue 
the BFTT operating system conversion.
      The House amendment would authorize the budget request.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $7.5 
million in PE 24571N for SBIR phase III follow-on work to 
continue the BFTT operating system conversion.
Tactical unmanned aerial vehicles
      The budget request included $69.7 million in PE 35204N 
for development of tactical unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). No 
funding was included for the operation of the Army's UAV 
systems integration laboratory (SIL), to continue development 
of the multiple UAV simulation environment (MUSE), or to 
continue development of the multi-function self-aligned gate 
(MSAG) active antenna array technology.
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $6.0 
million, as follows:
            (1) an increase of $3.0 million for the tactical 
        control system (TCS) ground station; and
            (2) an increase of $3.0 million for (MSAG) active 
        antenna array.
      The House amendment would also shift $4.5 million of TCS 
software development and maintenance efforts to fund the SIL.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $6.0 
million in PE 35204N, $3.0 for the TCS ground station and $3.0 
million for MSAG.
      The conferees reiterate their support for the operation 
of the SIL and continued development of the MUSE. The conferees 
also believe the SIL and MUSE support all service UAV 
developments and exercise support, and therefore all services 
should support their operation. The conferees understand that 
$1.5 million of the fiscal year 2000 TCS request is to fund SIL 
developments supporting the TCS program. The conferees expect 
the Department to fund any remaining fiscal year 2000 and 
future year requirements. Elsewhere in this report, the 
conferees have recommended shifting $45.9 million from Army 
procurement of tactical UAVs to research and development of 
tactical UAVs. The conferees encourage the Army to use SIL/MUSE 
support in executing the Army's fiscal year 2000 tactical UAV 
development effort.
      The conferees direct the Assistant Secretary of Defense 
for Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence to 
provide a report to the congressional defense and intelligence 
committees, no later than November 15, 1999, on how the 
Department intends to support high priority SIL and MUSE 
efforts in fiscal year 2000.
Overview
      The budget request for fiscal year 2000 included an 
authorization of $13,077.8 million for Air Force, Research and 
Development in the Department of Defense.
      The Senate bill would authorize $13,573.3 million.
      The House amendment would authorize $13,212.7 million.
      The conferees recommended an authorization of $13,630.1 
million. Unless noted explicitly in the statement of managers, 
all changes are made without prejudice.


Human effectiveness applied research
      The budget request included $51.5 million in PE 62202F 
for human effectiveness applied research.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $2.0 
million for the solid electrolyte oxygen separator in PE 
62203F.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $10.8 
million for crew safety technology, with an emphasis on the 
importance of research in altitude protection and the ability 
to effectively operate aircraft during long periods of 
sustained operations.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $12.8 
million in PE 62202F; $10.8 million for crew safety technology 
to include oxygen research, sustained operations, spatial 
disorientation, altitude protection, and space training, and 
$2.0 million for the solid state electrolyte oxygen separator.
Aerospace propulsion
      The budget request included $62.0 million in PE 62203F 
for aerospace propulsion.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $2.8 
million in PE 62203F, including $775,000 for science and 
engineering and $2.0 million for solid state electrolyte oxygen 
generator.
      The House amendment would authorize the budget request.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $6.0 
million in PE 62203F, as follows: $775,000 for science and 
engineering and $4.0 million for the variable displacement vane 
pump, as discussed elsewhere in this conference report. The 
conferees agree to authorize an increase of $2.0 million for 
the solid state electrolyte oxygen generator in PE 62202F.
Aerospace sensors
      The budget request included $65.0 million in PE 62204F 
for aerospace sensors.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $9.0 
million in PE 62204F, including $4.0 million for variable 
displacement vane pump and $5.0 million for multi-spectral 
battlespace simulation.
      The House amendment would authorize the budget request.
      The conferees agree to an increase of $5.0 million in PE 
63203F for multi-spectral battlespace simulation. The conferees 
agree to authorize $4.0 million in PE 62203F for the variable 
displacement vane pump, as discussed elsewhere in this 
conference report.
Phillips lab exploratory development
      The budget request contained $115.3 million in PE 62601F 
for Phillips Lab Exploratory Development.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $29.5 
million in PE 62601F for applied research to address critical 
needs in the Air Force science and technology program.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $7.3 
million for hyperspectral imaging and $5.3 million for tactical 
missile propulsion, including the Integrated High Payoff Rocket 
Propulsion Technology (IHPRPT).
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $28.6 
million in PE 62202F, including $6.4 million for hyperspectral 
imaging, $8.3 million for tactical missile propulsion and 
IHPRPT, $2.5 million for tropo-weather, $600,000 for space 
survivability, $800,000 for spectral sensing, and $10.0 million 
for the high frequency active auroral research program.
B-2 advanced technology bomber
      The budget request included $201.8 million in PE 64240F 
for development of the B-2 bomber.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $37.0 
million for the integration of Link 16 in the B-2.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $152.0 
million for integration of Link 16, a new mission display 
system, and a stealth enhancement initiative. The House 
amendment would also authorize an increase of $35.0 million in 
Aircraft Procurement, Air Force, for an inflight mission 
replanning system.
      The conferees have learned that the inflight mission 
replanning system is in development, and is not a procurement 
item, and agree to authorize $314.1 million in PE 64240F, as 
follows:
      (1) $171.7 million for continued B-2 development;
      (2) $35.0 million for an inflight mission planning 
system;
      (3) $16.0 million for stealth enhancements; and
      (4) $91.4 million for integration of Link 16 in the B-2.
Armament and ordnance development
      The budget request included $8.9 million in PE 64602F for 
armament and ordnance development.
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $38.0 
million to accelerate development of the miniaturized munitions 
capability (MMC).
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $19.0 
million in PE 64602F for risk reduction efforts, determined 
most appropriate by MMC systems program officials, to 
accelerate development of a capability addressing both fixed 
and relocatable targets.
Life support systems
      The budget request included $6.1 million in PE 64706F for 
development of life support systems.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $2.9 
million, as follows:
      (1) an increase of $400,000 for aircrew laser eye 
protection development; and
      (2) an increase of $2.5 million for development of 
ejection seat inflatable restraints.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $4.0 
million for the development of commercial crew seats.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $2.5 
million in PE 64706F for development of ejection seat 
inflatable restraint technology to reduce aircrew injuries 
during ejection by stabilizing the head, neck, and body.
Air Force test and evaluation support
      The budget request included $392.1 million in PE 65807F 
for test and evaluation support.
      The Senate bill would authorize a decrease of $30.0 
million to address concerns with the management of test and 
evaluation support functions.
      The House amendment would authorize the budget request.
      The conferees agree to authorize a decrease of $20.0 
million for test and evaluation support. The conferees are 
disturbed by the Air Force's unwillingness to pursue financial 
management reform. The conferees fully support the reporting 
requirement included in the Senate report accompanying S. 1059 
(S. Rept. 106-50) that would require the Comptroller General of 
the United States to review the financial management practices 
used by the services' test and evaluation centers. The 
conferees further request the report by the Comptroller General 
to address the efficiencies that could be achieved by placing 
the test and evaluation centers on a single financial 
management system.

Joint surveillance and target attack radar system
      The budget request included $130.5 million in PE 27581F 
for development efforts for the E-8 Joint Surveillance and 
Target Radar System (JSTARS) aircraft.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $55.2 
million, as follows:
      (1) an increase of $48.0 million for the radar technology 
insertion program (RTIP); and
      (2) an increase of $7.2 million for the global air 
traffic management (GATM) modification.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $30.0 
million for the RTIP development.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $48.0 
million in PE 27581F for the RTIP.
Airborne reconnaissance
      The budget request included $124.6 million in PE 35206F 
for airborne reconnaissance systems.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $17.4 
million for continued development of the joint signals 
intelligence (SIGINT) avionics family-low band subsystem (JSAF-
LBSS).
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $7.0 
million for JSAF, both high and low band subsystems.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $17.4 
million in PE 35206F for development of high and low band 
subsystems of JSAF.
Distributed common ground systems
      The budget request included $12.8 million in PE 35208F 
for distributed common ground systems.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $21.0 
million for Eagle Vision.
      The House amendment would authorize the budget request in 
PE 35208F, but would authorize an increase of $5.0 million in 
Air Force procurement for Eagle Vision.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $21.0 
million in PE 35208F for Eagle Vision.
Overview
      The budget request for fiscal year 2000 included an 
authorization of $8,609.3 million for Defense-Wide, Research 
and Development in the Department of Defense.
      The Senate bill would authorize $9,111.2 million.
      The House amendment would authorize $9,278.4 million.
      The conferees recommended an authorization of $9,204.8 
million. Unless noted explicitly in the statement of managers, 
all changes are made without prejudice.


Ballistic Missile Defense Organization funding and programmatic 
        guidance
      The budget request included approximately $3.3 billion 
for the Ballistic Missile Defense Organization (BMDO) for 
research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E), and 
procurement.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $399.0 
million for BMDO.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $138.5 
million for BMDO. In addition, the House amendment would 
authorize an increase of $50.0 million in Navy RDT&E for radar 
upgrades associated with the Navy Theater Wide program, and 
would transfer $278.6 million from Air Force RDT&E to BMDO 
RDT&E for the Space Based Infrared System.
      The conferees' recommended funding allocations for BMDO 
are summarized in the following table. Additional programmatic 
and funding guidance is also provided below.

                                             BMDO FUNDING ALLOCATION
                                            [In millions of dollars]
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                                                                                               Conference
                    Program                        Request       Senate       House    -------------------------
                                                                                           Change       Total
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Support Technology.............................        239.0        +59.0        +55.0        +59.0        298.0
THAAD..........................................        611.6        -15.0        -15.0        -83.8        527.8
Navy Area 1....................................        323.4  ...........  ...........        +41.8        365.2
Navy Theater Wide..............................        329.8       +120.0  ...........        +90.0        419.8
MEADS..........................................         48.6  ...........  ...........  ...........         48.6
NMD 2..........................................        836.5  ...........        +15.0        +15.0        851.5
Joint TMD......................................        195.7         +5.0  ...........         +5.0        200.7
PAC-3 1........................................        330.0       +212.0        +48.5       +212.0        542.0
FOS E&I........................................        141.8  ...........  ...........  ...........        141.8
BMD Tech Ops...................................        190.6         +3.0        +10.0        +13.0        203.6
Int'l Coop Programs............................         36.6        +15.0        +25.0  ...........         36.6
Threat/Countermeasures.........................         16.5  ...........  ...........  ...........         16.5
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      BMDO Total...............................      3,300.1       +399.0       +138.5       +352.0     3,652.1
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\1\ Procurement and RDT&E.
\2\ An additional $15.7 million in military construction funding for NMD is authorized elsewhere in this Act.

Support technology
      The conferees continue to support BMDO's wide bandgap 
electronics material development program. Higher speed and 
higher temperature operation afforded by wide bandgap 
electronic materials could enhance the miniaturization and 
functionality of advanced sensors and processing systems for 
space-based ballistic missile defense (BMD) sensors and ground-
based radar systems. The conferees recommend an increase of 
$14.0 million in PE 62173C to support this important activity. 
Of these funds, $10.0 million shall be available to capitalize 
on existing accomplishments in gallium nitride through 
research, development, and transition into early device 
application.
      The conferees continue to support research and 
development activities in the area of high frequency surface 
wave radar (HFSWR) technology and recommend an increase of $5.0 
million in PE 62173C to continue this important effort.
      The conferees continue to support the Atmospheric 
Interceptor Technology (AIT) program to develop advanced 
interceptors with potential applications for a range of theater 
missile defense (TMD) programs. The conferees recommend an 
increase of $30.0 million in PE 63173C to continue the AIT 
program and directs that, of this amount, $2.0 million be 
utilized to develop advanced integrated missile structures and 
airframes. The conferees encourage the expeditious completion 
of the Patriot PAC-3 multi-frequency generator effort, which is 
being undertaken as part of the AIT program.
      The conferees have supported BMDO's efforts to evaluate 
innovative and low cost launch concepts, especially those 
utilizing pressure-fed rocket engine technology. The conferees 
recommend an increase of $5.0 million in PE 63173C to support 
the Scorpius concept and an increase of $5.0 million in PE 
63173C to support the Excalibur concept. In addition, the 
conferees recommend an increase of $5.0 million for low cost 
launch technology, including Scorpius, in PE 63401F.
National Missile Defense
      The budget request included $836.5 million in PE 63871C 
for National Missile Defense (NMD).
      The Senate bill would approve the budget request for NMD.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $15.0 
million for target launch operations and target launch 
vehicles.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $15.0 
million for target launch operations and target launch 
vehicles. In addition, as addressed elsewhere in this report, 
the conferees agree to authorize an increase of $15.7 million 
in military construction for NMD.
      The conferees are pleased that the Administration has 
decided to fully fund development and procurement of a limited 
National Missile Defense (NMD) system. The conferees commend 
the Secretary of Defense for his leadership in securing the 
necessary funding increase and in recognizing the fact that the 
threat is expected to justify deployment of an NMD system. The 
conferees believe that BMDO and the Navy should also begin to 
evaluate options for supplementing the initial ground based NMD 
architecture with sea-based assets, including an upgraded 
version of the Navy's Theater Wide theater missile defense 
system. Theconferees direct the Secretary of Defense to conduct 
a follow-on study to supplement the analysis that was included in the 
1998 report entitled Utility of Sea-Based Assets to National Missile 
Defense. This report shall address the engineering steps that would be 
needed to develop a sea-based NMD system to supplement the ground-based 
NMD system. The study should evaluate requirements, performance 
benefits, design trade-offs, operational impacts, and refined cost 
estimates. The conferees direct the Secretary to provide a report to 
the congressional defense committees by March 15, 2000, on this follow-
on effort.
Theater High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) System
      The budget request included $527.9 million for THAAD 
demonstration and validation (Dem/Val) and $83.8 million for 
THAAD engineering and manufacturing development (EMD). The 
conferees continue to support the development, production, and 
fielding of THAAD as a matter of highest priority. As addressed 
elsewhere in this report, the conferees do not support BMDO's 
revised upper tier acquisition strategy. The conferees believe 
that decisions regarding the THAAD schedule and budget should 
be determined based on the performance of the THAAD test 
program and not an artificial competition with the Navy Theater 
Wide system. The conferees recommend no funds in PE 64861C for 
THAAD EMD, but strongly support rapid progression of the THAAD 
program into the EMD phase of the program. If the THAAD 
interceptor missile achieves a second successful intercept 
test, and if the Secretary exercises the waiver authority 
provided elsewhere in this Act to enter EMD after two 
successful interceptor tests, the conferees strongly endorse 
the use of funds appropriated pursuant to section 102 of 
division B, title I, chapter 1 of Public Law 105-277, to 
support THAAD EMD activities. In addition, the conferees 
support the use of such funds to advance the THAAD battle 
management/command, control, and communications (BMC3) system 
and radar programs into EMD at the earliest possible date. The 
conferees also agree to authorize the use of funds authorized 
to be appropriated for THAAD Dem/Val for purposes of advancing 
the THAAD system or any of its major subsystems into EMD, to 
the extent that such funds are not needed to complete the Dem/
Val phase of the program.
Navy Theater Wide
      The conferees continue to support the Navy Theater Wide 
(NTW) program. The conferees urge the Secretary of Defense to 
accelerate this important development program to the extent 
permitted by the pace of technology development. The conferees 
are concerned that necessary radar improvements have not kept 
up with developments in the NTW interceptor missile system. 
Therefore, the conferees recommend an increase of $50.0 million 
for continuation of the Navy's competitive development of an 
advanced radar for theater missile defense. The conferees note 
that, despite being informed that the NTW program was fully 
funded in the fiscal year 2000 budget request, neither the Navy 
nor BMDO requested funding for the development of the radar 
necessary for the NTW system. The conferees expect future 
budget requests to include funding required for all aspects of 
the NTW program, including radar development. The conferees 
also recommend an increase of $40.0 million for NTW 
acceleration, for an overall increase of $90.0 million in PE 
63868C.
BMD technical operations
      The conferees support the efforts being performed at the 
Army Space and Missile Defense Command's Advanced Research 
Center (ARC). The ARC continues to be a valuable tool in 
support of the Army's development of both theater and national 
missile defense systems. Therefore, the conferees recommend an 
increase of $3.0 million in PE 63874C for support of the ARC.
      The conferees understand that BMDO is leveraging 
commercial internet technologies to improve the utilization of 
data that is now dispersed among several data centers. The 
conferees believe that upgrading these centers and establishing 
a seamless, wide bandwidth information infrastructure between 
the centers would allow access by the entire BMD community, 
resulting in significant efficiencies. The conferees believe 
that such a network would allow distributed BMD modeling and 
simulation, including hardware-in-the-loop simulations, and 
would enhance flexibility to meet evolving threats more 
rapidly. Therefore, the conferees recommend an increase of 
$10.0 million in PE 63874C for development of a wide bandwidth 
information infrastructure to link current data centers as well 
as specific applications to take full advantage of such an 
infrastructure.
BMD targets
      The conferees are concerned that current TMD surrogate 
targets do not sufficiently represent ballistic missile threats 
based on liquid fuel engines. Therefore, the conferees direct 
the Secretary of Defense to begin development of a new liquid 
fueled target, or family of targets. To support this effort, 
the conferees recommend an increase of $5.0 million in PE 
63872C.
Patriot PAC-3
      The conferees remain concerned by the cost growth and 
schedule delays in the Patriot PAC-3 program, but understand 
that the technical difficulties that caused these problems have 
been resolved. The conferees note that the most recent flight 
test of the PAC-3 system was successful and that the program is 
scheduled to fly again shortly. If the next flight test is 
successful, the PAC-3 system will be authorized to proceed into 
low-rate initial production, assuming sufficient funds are 
available. The conferees approved a reprogramming of $60.0 
million in fiscalyear 1999 funds from procurement to help 
offset funding problems in the EMD program. The conferees note that 
even with this reprogramming, the EMD program remains under-funded in 
the fiscal year 2000 budget request by $152.0 million. In addition, the 
fiscal year 1999 reprogramming has left a $60.0 million shortfall in 
fiscal year 2000 budget request for procurement, which would preclude 
commencement of low-rate initial production during fiscal year 2000. 
Therefore, the conferees recommend an increase of $152.0 million in PE 
64865C for PAC-3 EMD, and an increase of $60.0 million in Procurement, 
Defense-wide, for PAC-3 procurement.
Navy Area
      The budget request included $268.3 million in PE 64867C 
for Navy Area EMD, and $55.0 million in Defense-wide 
Procurement, for Standard Missile II Block IVA production.
      The Senate bill approved the budget request.
      The House amendment transferred $55.0 million from 
Defense-wide Procurement to Navy Area EMD to cover cost growth 
in the EMD program.
      The conferees agree to approve the budget request of 
$55.0 million for Navy Area procurement, and an increase of 
$41.8 million in PE 64867C for Navy Area EMD.
      The conferees remain concerned by schedule delays and 
cost growth in the Navy Area program. In particular, the 
conferees have been troubled by the Navy's failure to keep the 
relevant congressional committees informed of emerging 
technical problems in the Navy Area program, and related Navy 
programs. Given the priority of the Navy Area program, the 
conferees support increased funds in fiscal year 2000 to 
compensate for cost growth, but the conferees insist that the 
Ballistic Missile Defense Organization and the Navy fully fund 
the revised baseline schedule in the Future Years Defense 
Program.
Russian-American Observation Satellites program
      The conferees understand that BMDO, working with the 
Office of the Secretary of Defense, plans to make $16.0 million 
of current and/or prior year funds available for the Russian-
American Observation Satellites (RAMOS) program. The conferees 
agree to authorize the use of $16.0 million for this purpose. 
The conferees understand that RAMOS is an important element of 
U.S.-Russian threat reduction efforts.
Missile defense models and simulations
      The conferees are concerned that there appears to be 
insufficient consistency in modeling and simulation of missile 
defense systems and architectures. The conferees believe that 
such consistency is necessary to assure balanced and accurate 
assessment of missile defense systems. The conferees direct the 
Directors of BMDO and the Joint Theater Air and Missile Defense 
Organization to ensure that common standards for missile 
defense modeling and simulation are developed and adhered to 
throughout the Department of Defense.
Weapons of mass destruction related technologies
      The budget request included $203.5 million for weapons of 
mass destruction related technologies (PE 62715BR) of the 
Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA).
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $5.0 
million in PE 62715BR to continue development and testing of 
Deep Digger.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $3.0 
million in PE 62715BR to continue development of thermionic 
power conversion technology.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $8.0 
million for Deep Digger and thermionic power conversion 
technology.
Complex systems design
      The budget request included $10.9 million for special 
technical support in PE 63704D8Z, but contained no funding for 
research and development associated with complex systems 
design.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $5.0 
million in PE 63704D8Z for complex systems design.
      The House amendment would authorize an identical 
increase.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $5.0 
million in PE 63704D8Z for complex systems design, and 
designate it a program of special interest.
      The conferees agree that the complex systems design 
initiative offers the potential for fundamental, revolutionary 
improvement to the design process that can result in a 
monumental improvement in weapons system acquisition 
efficiency. Until now, only discrete portions of systems 
development have been integrated, but never the entire process, 
from establishment of requirements to delivery of the system. 
However, it appears that technology now exists to reach the 
long-standing goal of a truly integrated interactive, design 
process.
Joint warfighting program
      The budget request included $7.9 million in PE 63727D8Z 
for joint warfighting program requirements. The budget request 
also included $41.8 million in PE 63727N for joint warfighting 
experimentation.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $10.0 
million in PE 63727D8Z to support additional joint 
experimentation requirements.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $8.0 
million in PE 63727N for joint experimentation.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $31.9 
million in PE 63727D8Z for joint experimentation 
activities.This represents an increase of $10.0 million for joint 
experimentation activities, and a transfer of $21.8 million in joint 
experimentation funds from the Navy program element into the Defense-
Wide Joint Warfighting program element.
Aging aircraft sustainment technology
      The budget request did not include funding for the aging 
aircraft sustainment technology program.
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $3.0 
million in PE 78011S for the aging aircraft sustainment 
technology program.
      The conferees understand that this program is to be 
initiated in fiscal year 2001 in the generic logistics research 
and development technology demonstration program (PE 63712S). 
The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $3.0 million in 
PE 78011S in order to begin the aging aircraft sustainment 
technology program in fiscal year 2000.
Special operations tactical systems development
      The budget request included $106.7 million for special 
operations tactical system development activities.
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $9.0 
million to support production line modifications necessary to 
install aircraft survivability equipment on CV-22 aircraft 
during the production process in lieu of existing retrofit 
plans. The Senate bill would also authorize an increase of 
$11.6 million in PE 160408BB for a classified activity.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $21.0 
million for the following:
            (1) $4.0 million for small craft propulsion systems 
        improvements;
            (2) $8.0 million for advanced SEAL delivery 
        systems; and
            (3) $9.0 million for CV-22 aircraft survivability 
        equipment production enhancements.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $50.7 
million in PE 1160404BB. Of this amount, $9.0 million is to 
support insertion of aircraft survivability equipment on CV-22 
aircraft during the production process, $4.0 million is for 
small craft propulsion system improvements, $11.6 million is 
for the classified program as identified in the Senate bill, 
and $26.1 million is for Advanced SEAL delivery system efforts, 
discussed elsewhere in this report.

                       ITEMS OF SPECIAL INTEREST

Aeronautical test facilities
      The House report accompanying H.R. 1401 (H. Rept. 106-
162) expressed the belief that, in order for the United States 
to retain world leadership in the field of aeronautics, it must 
optimize the utilization and care of existing aerodynamic and 
air breathing propulsion test facilities that support the 
missions of the Department of Defense (DOD), the National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and the domestic 
aeronautics industry. The House report stated that the 
Department and NASA should establish an integrated national 
strategy for the management of U.S. aerodynamic, 
aerothermodynamic, and aeropropulsion test facilities, and for 
investment in the test infrastructure and technology for core 
national facilities and associated computational facilities, 
including the maintenance and modernization of key commercial 
aeronautical test facilities.
      The conferees agree with the guidance contained in the 
House report and the direction to the Secretary of Defense, in 
coordination with the Director, NASA, to submit a report to the 
congressional defense committees with the President's fiscal 
year 2001 budget request that provides the status of the 
interagency agreement for establishing a National Aeronautical 
Test Alliance and the plans for implementation of the 
agreement. The conferees further agree that the Secretary and 
the Director should place a high priority on developing, in 
coordination with the U.S. aerospace industry, a national plan 
for developing and maintaining essential U.S. aeronautical 
testing capabilities and funding recommendations for support 
and modernization.
Aerostructures
      In recent years, the Department of Defense has pursued 
significant cost reduction efforts in the development and 
production of polymer matrix composites (PMC) structures for 
aerospace applications. The improved performance of these PMC 
structures in military aircraft applications has driven the 
manufacturing technology and process programs to continue to 
look for affordability improvements. The conferees are aware of 
collaborative efforts between the automotive industry and the 
aluminum industry, which has significantly improved performance 
while reducing cost. With aircraft structure representing 
approximately 25 percent of the cost of an aircraft, the 
conferees direct the Secretary of Defense to provide a report 
to the congressional defense committees on potential 
applications of aluminum aerostructures as a means of reducing 
production and life-cycle costs of military aviation platforms. 
This report is to due to the congressional defense committees 
180 days after the enactment of this Act.
Bioenvironmental research
      The Chief of Naval Operation's Executive Board on 
Oceanography tasked the Office of Naval Research (ONR) to meet 
the challenge of understanding the littoral battle sphere by 
employing new means and methods. As a result of this tasking 
ONRhas placed a significant emphasis on understanding all 
aspects of the Surf Zone/Very Shallow Water environment.
      The Bioenvironmental Hazards Research program (BHRP) of 
Tulane/Xavier Center for Bioenvironmental Research (CBR) has 
produced long-range science and technology research projects 
that provide the fundamental research to advance and improve 
the environmental intelligence of these specific naval mission 
requirements. The integrated BHRP on biosensors and biomarkers 
are focused on both human and ecological exposure within model 
ecosystems, as found in the littoral regions of the world. The 
CBR is developing biosensor/biomarker devices that will monitor 
potential and actual exposure of military personnel in the 
field to harmful chemical or biological agents.
      By employing a variety of innovative biologically based 
receptors, the biosensors being developed through the BHRP 
program will detect defense-related hazardous materials, such 
as heavy metals, organophosphates, and other compounds, 
including mixed low-level radioactive wastes, which have been 
identified as carceninogenic, endocrine disrupting, or toxic. 
These receptors use biological reactions to assess, quantify, 
and report the presence of environmental contaminants.
      The conferees strongly support the work being performed 
in the BHRP program to enhance the capability of naval forces 
to conduct amphibious operations in the 21st Century. The 
conferees recognize the significant body research and 
scientific advances provided through the BHRP program at CBR. 
The conferees encourage the Chief of Naval Research to continue 
to leverage this partnership between CBR, ONR, the Naval 
Research Laboratory, the Naval Oceanographic Office, and 
industry to provide the mission requirement tools to meet these 
critical environmental needs of the fleet.
Genomics-based therapeutics
      The Department of Defense (DOD) is responsible for the 
acute, trauma and battlefield medical treatment of its fighting 
forces, as well as the routine medical care of its active 
personnel, their dependents, and the military retired 
community. The Department also has the task of ensuring that it 
has the tools available to treat military first response forces 
and victims of radiation, chemical and biological incidents 
resulting from use of weapons of mass destruction.
      The conferees are aware of the scientific progress in the 
field of genomics-based therapeutics. Within the last two 
years, the biopharmaceutical industry has achieved significant 
advances in converting genomic knowledge into gene and protein-
based therapies with the potential to prevent, treat, and cure 
a variety of acute and traumatic conditions, as well as chronic 
diseases. These advances have a wide ranging applicability for 
the many patient populations under the purview of the 
Department.
      With recent congressional focus on DOD's preparedness to 
deal with the threat posed by weapons of mass destruction, it 
is essential that the Department investigate the potential of 
genomics-based therapeutics to prevent and treat damage to the 
eyes, skin, mucositis, airways, lung and bladder. It is 
understood that genomics-based therapies may offer new 
modalities with the potential to mediate immune responses, 
particularly as vaccine adjuvants and B cell immune stimulants, 
and to treat malignancies arising from radiation, chemical, or 
biological exposure. Therefore, the conferees direct the 
Secretary of Defense to report to the congressional defense 
committees on potential applications of genomics-based 
technologies to address defense needs. This report is due to 
the congressional defense committees 180 days after the 
enactment of this Act.
Marine mammal research
      The budget request included $361.1 million in PE 61153N 
for the Navy's defense research sciences program.
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The House amendment would authorize use of $500,000 for 
continuation of the Navy's cooperative marine mammal research 
program.
      The House recedes.
      The conferees note the significant contributions of the 
marine mammal research program to the Navy's work in undersea 
research. In the statement of manager's accompanying the the 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998, the 
conferees directed the Secretary of the Navy to submit a report 
that would include an assessment of the progress of the 
research, its technological implications to Navy sonar 
requirements, and the Navy's plan for the program's future. The 
conferees cite the program's highlights and accomplishments, 
including environmental compliance, biological sonar, and 
biomemetic underwater vehicle design. The conferees further 
recognize the unique conceptual byproducts of sonar engineering 
derived from this type of research, as well as the promise of 
additional anti-submarine warfare and mine countermeasure 
capabilities. Contributions cited in the report of interest to 
the conferees included the development of novel sonar 
engineering concepts, signal processing, buried mine detection, 
and improved target detection in underwater environments. 
Finally, the conferees note the Navy's intention, as expressed 
in the report, to maintain funding for marine mammal programs 
at approximately $2.0 million annually.
      The conferees recognize the importance of continued 
marine signals and acoustics research, particularly to address 
the high noise and cluttered conditions known to exist in 
shallow, littoral areas. The conferees encourage the Secretary 
of the Navy to continue funding for the cooperative marine 
mammal research program.
Volumetrically controlled technologies
      The conferees are encouraged by the progress made at the 
U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRMC) to 
develop a three dimensional volumetrically controlled 
maufactured (VCM) artifical hip. It is understood that the 
methodology being developed may allow precision control of the 
intrinsic properties of syntheric materials. As a result of the 
USAMRMC program, the mathematical foundation for advancing 
synthetic material development from two-dimensional processes 
to real-time three dimensional manufacturing may be 
accomplished. This development has the potential to eliminate 
the current mode of failure of conventional composite 
materials, namely delamination and polymer-fiber interface 
breakdown. Although this project is primarily focused on an 
artifical hip, VCM's potential applications have ramifications 
in other manufacturing areas including aerospace. The conferees 
direct the Secretary of Defense, through the office of the 
Director for Defense Research and Engineering, to explore the 
USAMRMC program for potential applications to meet defense 
needs.

                     LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS ADOPTED

              Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations

Authorization of Appropriations (secs. 201-202)
      The Senate bill contained provisions (secs. 201-202) that 
would authorize the recommended fiscal year 2000 funding levels 
for all research, development, test, and evaluation accounts.
      The House amendment contained similar provisions.
      The conference agreement includes these provisions.

    Subtitle B--Program Requirements, Restrictions, and Limitations

Collaborative program to evaluate and demonstrate advanced technologies 
        for advanced capability combat vehicles (sec. 211)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 211) that 
would direct the Secretary of Defense to establish and carry 
out an evaluation and competitive demonstration of concepts for 
advanced capability combat vehicles.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
      The conferees concur on the importance of initiating a 
future combat vehicle program and direct the Secretary of the 
Army and the Director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects 
Agency (DARPA) to enter into a memorandum of agreement that 
would provide for the following activities:
            (1) consideration and evaluation of technologies 
        having the potential to enable the development of 
        advanced capability combat vehicles that are 
        significantly superior to the existing M1 series of 
        tanks in terms of capability for combat, survival, 
        support, and deployment, including but not limited to 
        the following technologies:
                    (a) weapon systems using electromagnetic 
                power, directed energy, and kinetic energy;
                    (b) propulsion systems using hybrid 
                electric drive;
                    (c) mobility systems using active and semi-
                active suspension and wheeled-vehicle 
                suspension;
                    (d) protection system using signature 
                management, lightweight materials, and full-
                spectrum active protection;
                    (e) advanced robotics, displays, man-
                machine interfaces and embedded training;
                    (f) advanced sensory systems and advanced 
                systems for combat identification, tactical 
                navigation, communication, systems status 
                monitoring, and reconnaissance;
                    (g) revolutionary methods of manufacturing 
                combat vehicles;
            (2) incorporation of the most promising such 
        technologies into demonstration models.
            (3) competitive testing and evaluation of such 
        demonstration models; and
            (4) identification of the most promising such 
        demonstration models within a period of time to enable 
        preparation of a full development program capable of 
        beginning by fiscal year 2007.
      The conferees consider this program an item of special 
interest and direct the Secretary of the Army and the Director 
of DARPA to submit to the congressional defense committees a 
joint report on the implementation of the program under 
subsection (a) of this provision.
      The report should contain the following:
            (1) description of the memorandum of agreement 
        referred to in subsection (b) of this provision;
            (2) schedule for the program;
            (3) identification of the funding required for 
        fiscal year 2001 and for the future-years defense 
        program to carry out the program;
            (4) description and assessment of the acquisition 
        strategy for combat vehicles planned by the Secretary 
        of the Army that would sustain the existing force of M-
        1 series tanks, together with a complete identification 
        of all operation, support, ownership, and other costs 
        required to carry out such a strategy through the year 
        2030; and
            (5) description and assessment of one or more 
        acquisition strategies for combat vehicles, alternative 
        to the strategy referred to in paragraph (4), that 
        would develop a force of advanced capability combat 
        vehicles significantly superior to the existing force 
        of M1 series tanks and, for each such alternative 
        acquisition strategy,an estimate of the funding 
required to carry out such a strategy.
Sense of Congress regarding defense science and technology program 
        (sec. 212)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 213) that 
would express the sense of Congress that the Secretary of 
Defense has failed to comply with the funding objective for the 
defense science and technology program, as required by section 
214 of the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act of 
Fiscal Year 1999. The provision would reiterate the sense of 
Congress that the Department increase the budget for defense 
science and technology within each military department for the 
Future Year Defense Program for that program for the preceding 
year that is at least two percent above the rate of inflation. 
The provision would also require the President to certify, if 
the funding objectives are not met, that the budget does not 
jeopardize the stability of the technology base or increase the 
risk of failure to maintain technological superiority in future 
weapons systems.
      The Senate bill did not contain a similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would require 
the Secretary of Defense to make the certification and would 
require the Defense Science Board submit to the Secretary and 
Congress a report assessing the effects such failure to comply 
is likely to have on defense science and technology and the 
national defense.
Micro-satellite technology development program (sec. 213)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 212) that 
would authorize an increase of $25.0 million for micro-
satellite technology development and require the Secretary of 
Defense to develop a micro-satellite technology development 
plan.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would authorize 
an increase of $10.0 million for micro-satellite technology 
development. The conferees address the micro-satellite 
technology development plan elsewhere in this conference 
report.
Space control technology (sec. 214)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 213) that 
would authorize an increase of $10.0 million for space control 
technology development pursuant to the Department of Defense 
Space Control Technology Plan of 1999 and $41.0 million for 
Army space control technology development, including the 
Kinetic Energy Anti-Satellite (KE-ASAT) program and related 
technologies.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $10.0 
million for the KE-ASAT program.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would authorize 
an increase of $5.0 million for space control technology 
development pursuant to the Department of Defense Space Control 
Technology Plan of 1999, and $10.0 million for Army space 
control technology development, including the KE-ASAT program 
and related technologies.
Space Maneuver Vehicle program (sec. 215)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 214) that 
would authorize an increase of $35.0 million for the 
development and acquisition of an Air Force X-40 flight test 
article to support the joint Air Force and National Aeronautics 
and Space Administration X-37 program and to meet the unique 
needs of the Air Force Space Maneuver Vehicle program.
      The House amendment recommended an increase of $5.0 
million for military spaceplane development.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would authorize 
an increase of $25.0 million for the development and 
acquisition of an Air Force X-40 flight test article to support 
the joint Air Force and National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration X-37 program and to meet the unique needs of the 
Air Force Space Maneuver Vehicle program.
Manufacturing technology program (sec. 216)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 215) that 
would strike the mandatory cost share requirements in the 
Manufacturing Technology (MANTECH) program in section 2525 in 
title 10 United States Code and emphasize the program's focus 
on high risk, defense essential requirements, as well as repair 
and re-manufacturing solutions in support of depots, air 
logistics centers, and shipyards.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
212) that would amend section 2525 of title 10, United States 
Code, to include as one of the purposes of the defense 
manufacturing technology program the development of advanced 
manufacturing technologies and processes that address broad 
defense-related manufacturing inefficiencies and requirements. 
The provision would also remove the requirement that the 
Secretary of Defense establish percentage goals for cost 
sharing in the program.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would establish 
as the overall purpose of the program the development and 
application of advanced manufacturing technologies and 
processes to reduce acquisition and support costs, and 
manufacturing and repair cycle times for defense weapons 
systems. The provision would emphasize the program's focus on 
the development and application of advanced manufacturing 
technologies and processes that are essential to national 
defense, including repair and re-manufacturing operations, in 
support of systems commands, depots, air logistics centers, and 
shipyards. The provision would also require the participation 
of the prospective users of the technology in the establishment 
of requirements for, and theperiodic review of advanced 
manufacturing technologies or processes. The provision would require 
that each manufacturing technology project include an implementation 
plan for transition of the technology or process to the prospective 
use. The provision would strike the mandatory cost share requirements 
in the program and would provide that cost sharing be included as a 
factor in competitive procedures for evaluating proposals for 
manufacturing technology projects. The provision would also include an 
assessment of program effectiveness, cost sharing, and technology and 
process implementation plans in the annual update of the program's 
five-year plan.
Revision to limitations on high altitude endurance unmanned vehicle 
        program (sec. 217)
      The budget request included $70.8 million in PE 35205F 
for endurance unmanned aerial vehicles (EUAVs).
      The Senate bill would authorize a decrease of $13.2 
million, as follows:
            (1) a decrease of $7.2 million in Global Hawk 
        because of delays in the testing program; and
            (2) a decrease of $6.0 million in Dark Star because 
        of program cancellation.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $25.0 
million for Global Hawk to resume the user evaluation and 
testing slowed by the loss of an air vehicle and to sustain the 
industrial base.
      The conferees agree to an increase of $25.0 million for 
Global Hawk for the purposes outlined in the House report 
accompanying H.R. 1401 (H. Rept. 106-162), offset by a 
reduction of $6.0 million for Dark Star cancellation. The 
conferees further agree to authorize the Air Force to procure 
up to two additional advanced concept technology demonstration 
air vehicles.

                 Subtitle C--Ballistic Missile Defense

Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) Low program (sec. 231)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 231) that 
would establish additional program elements for ballistic 
missile defense (BMD) programs, including for upper tier 
theater missile defense, the Space Based Infrared System 
(SBIRS) Low and SBIRS High.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would: (1) 
designate BMD as the primary mission of SBIRS Low; (2) provide 
the Director of Ballistic Missile Defense Organization the 
authority to approve all system level technical requirements 
for SBIRS Low, any change to the SBIRS Low baseline schedule, 
and any change to the SBIRS Low baseline budget; (3) ensure 
that non-BMD missions receive proper priority to the extent 
that such missions do not increase technical or schedule risk; 
(4) transfer the management and budgeting of funds for the 
SBIRS Low program from the Tactical Intelligence and Related 
Activities aggregation to a nonintelligence budget activity of 
the Air Force; and (5) require that the system level technical 
requirements be defined not later than July 1, 2000.
      Although the budget request for the SBIRS Low program 
included funds in both the SBIRS Low Demonstration and 
Validation program element (PE63441F) and the SBIRS Low 
Engineering and Manufacturing Development program element 
(PE64442F), the Air Force has requested that funds be 
consolidated in the EMD program element. While the conferees 
support the proposal to consolidate the SBIRS Low budget into a 
single program element, since the currently approved baseline 
schedule for SBIRS Low does not include a milestone II decision 
until fiscal year 2002, the conferees do not believe that funds 
should be placed in the EMD program element at this time. 
Therefore, the conferees agree to authorize the SBIRS Low 
budget request of $229.0 million in PE 63441F.
Theater missile defense upper tier acquisition strategy (sec. 232)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 221) that 
would require the Secretary of Defense to establish an 
acquisition strategy for the Navy Theater Wide system and the 
Theater High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system that:
            (1) retains funding for both upper tier systems in 
        separate, independently managed program elements 
        throughout the Future Years Defense Program;
            (2) bases funding decisions and program schedules 
        for each upper tier system on the performance of those 
        systems independent of one another; and
            (3) seeks to accelerate the deployment of both 
        upper tier systems to the maximum extent practicable.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
      The conferees do not support the proposed change to the 
acquisition strategy of the Defense Department for upper tier 
theater missile defense programs. Under the proposed strategy, 
a decision would be made by December 2000, to select a lead 
upper tier system so that funding for the two programs could be 
concentrated on a lead system. The funding would be 
consolidated in a single program element in fiscal year 2002. 
This approach contradicts congressional guidance from previous 
years and puts the two upper tier systems into an unnecessary 
competition for the same resources. The conferees note that the 
statement of managers accompanying the Strom Thurmond National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (H. Rept. 105-
736) clearly stated that ``. . . the THAAD missile and the Navy 
Upper Tier missile should not be viewed as competing systems.'' 
Though overlappingto a degree, the two upper tier systems serve 
fundamentally different sets of equally valid requirements and do so 
with fundamentally different technological approaches. The conferees 
continue to believe that the United States has valid requirements for 
both systems, and that both systems should be deployed as soon as 
practicable.
Acquisition strategy for Theater High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) 
        system (sec. 233)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 222) that 
would repeal subsection (a) of section 236 of the Strom 
Thurmond National Defense Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (Public Law 
105-261).
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would amend 
section 236 of the Strom Thurmond National Defense Act for 
Fiscal Year 1999 to: (1) require the Secretary of Defense to 
take appropriate steps to assure continued independent review 
of the Theater High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) program; (2) 
require the Secretary of Defense to proceed with the milestone 
approval process to allow the THAAD radar and battle 
management/command, control and communications (BM/C3) system 
to proceed into the engineering and manufacturing development 
(EMD) phase of development without regard to the stage of 
development of the THAAD interceptor missile; and (3) allow the 
Secretary of Defense, following a second successful THAAD 
interceptor test, to waive the requirement to have three 
successful intercept tests before the THAAD missile enters EMD. 
Nevertheless, the conferees expect the currently approved 
Demonstration/Validation flight test program to be completed.
Space Based Laser program (sec. 234)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 223) that 
would establish a structure for the Space Based Laser (SBL) 
program, including a program baseline for an integrated flight 
experiment (IFX) and an ongoing activity for developing an 
objective system design.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with a clarifying amendment.
      The conferees note the recommendation contained in the 
January 18, 1999, report of the SBL Independent Review Team 
(IRT) that the IFX include ``[a] ground facility to provide an 
end-to-end system checkout before launch--to be operational and 
completely checked out at least two years before the planned 
IFX launch date.'' Since the IRT found the existing facilities 
to be inadequate for the integrated ground test of the IFX, the 
conferees direct the Secretary of the Air Force, in 
coordination with the Director of the Ballistic Missile Defense 
Organization (BMDO), to begin design of the SBL test facility 
and agree to authorize $10.0 million for this purpose.
      The conferees believe that funds made available for the 
SBL program in fiscal year 2000 must be focused on development 
of an IFX baseline and necessary supporting technology. The 
conferees believe that the schedule laid out by the Air Force 
for an IFX launch in 2012 is not sufficiently aggressive. The 
conferees understand that the SBL Joint Venture industry 
partnership will develop an SBL baseline schedule by March, 
2000, and that this schedule will include an earlier launch 
date, consistent with the requirements of this Act. The 
conferees will assess the adequacy of this baseline schedule 
once completed. The conferees believe that the Air Force must 
minimize the amount of funding utilized for program management 
and studies that do not directly support development of the IFX 
to ensure that the maximum amount possible is directed to the 
SBL Joint Venture's efforts to develop the IFX program baseline 
and the technology needed to implement that baseline program. 
The conferees also believe that spending on facility upgrades 
at the Capistrano high energy laser test facility must be 
limited to those investments needed to support research and 
development activities that must occur prior to completion of a 
new integrated test facility. The conferees direct the 
Secretary of the Air Force in consultation with the Director of 
BMDO to develop a plan for transition of SBL research, 
development, test, and evaluation to the new integrated test 
facility.
      The conferees note that the Air Force has expressed 
strong support for the development of deployable optics for the 
SBL system, but has also indicated that such a development may 
require significant risk reduction activities. The 1999 SBL-IRT 
report endorsed inclusion of deployable optics on the IFX. 
Although the conferees take no position on whether deployable 
optics must be demonstrated on the IFX or will be needed for an 
operational system, the conferees note that additional 
investment will be required in the near-term to evaluate 
deployable optics and retire risk associated with such optics 
development. The conferees direct the Secretary of the Air 
Force and the Director of BMDO, in consultation with the SBL 
Joint Venture, to carefully assess this matter in developing 
the IFX program baseline.
      The conferees note that the Secretary of Defense has yet 
to submit reports on the SBL program required by the statement 
of managers accompanying the National Defense Authorization 
Acts for Fiscal Year 1996 and Fiscal Year 1998. The conferees 
direct the Secretary to complete the SBL report required by 
this Act in a timely manner. The SBL reporting requirement 
contained in this Act supersedes those required in prior years.
Criteria for progression of airborne laser program (sec. 235)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 224) that 
would establish certain criteria for progression of the 
airborne laser program through the program definition and risk 
reduction phase of development and into the engineering and 
manufacturing development phase of development.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with a clarifying amendment.
Sense of Congress regarding ballistic missile defense technology 
        funding (sec. 236)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 225) that 
would express a sense of Congress regarding the adequacy of 
ballistic missile defense technology funding and that the 
Secretary of Defense should submit a report on this matter.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would express 
the sense of Congress regarding the adequacy of ballistic 
missile defense technology funding.
Report on national missile defense (sec. 237)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 226) that 
would require the Secretary of Defense to submit a report to 
Congress on the advantages or disadvantages of a two-site 
deployment of a ground-based national missile defense system.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.

      Subtitle D--Research and Development for Long-Term Military 
                              Capabilities

Quadrennial report on emerging operational concepts (sec. 241)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 231) that 
would extend for an additional two years the requirement for 
the Secretary of Defense to provide an annual report on 
emerging operational concepts, organizational concepts, and 
acquisition strategies to address emerging technologies, 
emerging capabilities, and changes in the international order. 
The provision would require the Secretary to set forth the 
military capabilities that are necessary to meet the most 
significant threats that could be posed to the U.S. national 
security interests over the next three decades and to identify, 
in consultation with science and technology experts within the 
Department, the research and development challenges that must 
be met and the technological breakthroughs necessary to develop 
those capabilities.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would require 
the report to be submitted on March 1, 2000 and every four 
years thereafter. The conferees intend that the military 
capabilities and associated research and development challenges 
identified by the Secretary will serve as a benchmark for 
future science and technology investments, as provided in the 
Joint Warfighting Science and Technology Plan.
Technology area review and assessment (sec. 242)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 232) that 
would require the Secretary of Defense to provide the 
congressional defense committees with a summary of each 
technical area review and assessment in conjunction with the 
Joint Warfighting Science and Technology Plan submission.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Report by Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology 
        (sec. 243)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 233) that 
would require the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition 
and Technology to report to the congressional defense 
committees on actions that the Department of Defense will take 
to ensure appropriate emphasis on revolutionary technology 
initiatives, sustain a high-quality national research base, 
ensure the coordinated development of joint technologies, 
identify and incorporate commercial technologies, effectively 
and efficiently manage the transition of new technologies into 
production, and provide appropriate education and training in 
technology issues to the Department's military leadership.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
DARPA program for award of competitive prizes to encourage development 
        of advanced technologies (sec. 244)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 235) that 
would authorize the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency 
(DARPA) to award competitive prizes for the development of 
advanced technologies for military applications. This program 
is expected to open the field of participation to a wider range 
of research and industrial activity in a field.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would sunset the 
authority after four years. The conferees direct DARPA to 
consult with the military services before setting the 
objectives for which the prizes would be awarded or the 
criteria for making those awards. The conferees expect DARPA to 
use the prize authority only in cases where it determines, in 
consultation with the military services, that it is likely to 
serve as a significant incentive to develop technologies that 
are of high value to military end users.
Additional pilot program for revitalizing Department of Defense 
        laboratories (sec. 245)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 236) that 
would authorize a new pilot program to ensure that the defense 
laboratories can attract a balanced workforce of permanent and 
temporary personnel with an appropriate level of skills 
andexperience, and can effectively compete in hiring processes to 
obtain the finest scientific talent.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would clarify 
the objective of the pilot authority to focus on improving the 
efficiency of research, development, test and evaluation 
activities.

                       Subtitle E--Other Matters

Development of Department of Defense laser master plan and execution of 
        solid state laser program (sec. 251)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 241) that 
would require the Secretary of Defense to designate the 
Secretary of the Army as the Department of Defense executive 
agent for oversight of research, development, test, and 
evaluation of specified high energy laser technologies, and 
that would require that such activities be carried out through 
the Army Space and Missile Defense Command at the High Energy 
Laser Systems Test Facility at White Sands Missile Range, New 
Mexico.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would: (1) 
require the Secretary of Defense to develop a unified 
Department of Defense laser master plan; (2) require the 
Secretary of the Army to initiate a development program for 
solid state laser technologies; and (3) authorize an increase 
of $20.0 million to carry out the Army solid state laser 
technology development program. The conferees note that solid-
state lasers, because of their compactness, lower weight, and 
less volatile power sources, offer great potential for a number 
of military applications. The conferees also believe that the 
technology is more mature than is widely understood.
      Chemical laser development has progressed rapidly under 
Air Force supervision. Two ongoing chemical laser efforts, the 
Airborne Laser and the Space Based Laser programs, are 
currently funded at almost $500.0 million annually. However, 
solid-state laser development has lacked focus and the 
conferees understand that only $20.0 million to $30.0 million 
is spent annually across all services on these important 
technologies. The conferees believe that additional investment 
in solid state laser technologies could prove to have military 
utility within several years.
      Because of the potential value of solid state lasers for 
land-based military uses, the conferees believe that the 
Secretary of the Army should pursue a concerted effort to 
identify viable solid-state laser technologies that have 
weapons potential, characterize technological obstacles 
currently inhibiting more rapid maturity, and initiate a solid 
state laser development program. The conferees further believe 
that the Secretary of Defense should maximize use of the 
existing Department of Defense high energy laser facilities and 
the expertise in solid state lasers at the Lawrence Livermore 
National Laboratory, and other Department of Energy 
laboratories, in pursuing this initiative.
Report on Air Force distributed mission training (sec. 252)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 251) that 
would require the Secretary of the Air Force to submit a report 
on the implementation status of the distributed mission 
training program.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.

                   LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS NOT ADOPTED

Testing of airblast and improvised explosives
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 216) that 
would authorize an increase of $4.0 million in PE 63122D for 
testing of airblast and improvised explosives.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $4.0 
million in PE 63122D for airblast and improvised explosives, as 
noted elsewhere in this conference report.
Use of working capital funds for financing research and development of 
        the military departments
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 238) that 
would require all research, development, test, and evaluation 
activities and programs of the military departments be financed 
through the working-capital fund mechanism, effective upon 
enactment of this Act. The provision would also require the 
Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) to report to the 
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of 
Representatives on the status of implementation on April 1, 
2000 and August 1, 2000.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
      The conferees direct the Department of Defense to 
evaluate the potential for financing research, development, 
test and evaluation facilities through a working-capital fund 
financing mechanism and provide a report to the Committees on 
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives 
not later than September 30, 2000. This report shall include a 
detailed discussion of: the current method of financing 
research, development, test and evaluation facilities of the 
military services; a complete transition to working-capital 
fund financing for these facilities; and a mix of direct 
appropriations and working-capital fund financing for these 
facilities. Additional areas for discussion will include 
actions necessary to ensure a seamless transition to working-
capital fund financing, the benefits and additional costs 
associated with the full cost recovery under working-capital 
fund financing, and methods to ensure that customer accounts 
are sufficiently funded to support full cost recovery under 
working-capital fund financing.

                  TITLE III--Operation and Maintenance

Overview
      The budget request for fiscal year 2000 included an 
authorization of $102,868.8 million for Operation and 
Maintenance in the Department of Defense and $362.0 for Working 
Capital Fund Accounts in fiscal year 2000.
      The Senate bill would authorize $104,101.3 million for 
Operation and Maintenance and $335.0 for Working Capital Fund 
Accounts.
      The House amendment would authorize $105,679.8 million 
for Operation and Maintenance and $375.0 for Working Capital 
Fund Accounts.
      The conferees recommended an authorization of $104,332.8 
million for Operation and Maintenance and $375.0 for Working 
Capital Fund Accounts for fiscal year 2000. Unless noted 
explicitly in the statement of managers, all changes are made 
without prejudice.


Military Gator
      The budget request included no funds for procurement of 
the Military Gator, a six wheeled vehicle required by the 82nd 
Airborne Division.
      The Senate bill would authorize no funds for the Military 
Gator.
      The House amendment would authorize $8.0 million in 
procurement for the Military Gator.
      The conferees agree to authorize $8.0 million in 
operations and maintenance for the Military Gator.
Arms control implementation
      The budget request included $249.7 million for arms 
control implementation programs, representing an increase from 
the fiscal year 1999 level of $227.3 million.
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The House amendment would authorize $236.2 million.
      The conferees agree to authorize $236.2 million and to 
make the following reductions to the Defense Threat Reduction 
Agency arms control operations and maintenance accounts: $2.0 
million for START II implementation activities; $1.5 million 
for Open Skies Treaty implementation; and $1.0 million for 
Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty-related activities. The conferees 
also disapprove the request of $9.0 million to reimburse the 
Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons for costs 
associated with inspections and escort activities at Department 
of Defense facilities under the terms of the Chemical Weapons 
Convention.
Information assurance
      The Senate bill would authorize an increase of $120.0 
million for information assurance programs, projects and 
activities, including:
            (1) $10.0 million in Procurement, Defense-wide, for 
        acquisition by the Defense Information Systems Agency 
        (DISA) of secure terminal equipment;
            (2) $10.0 million in Procurement, Defense-wide, for 
        acquisition by DISA of tools for real-time computer 
        intrusion detection, analysis and warning;
            (3) $5.0 million in PE 65710D8 to establish an 
        information assurance testbed;
            (4) $85.0 million in the National Security Agency's 
        Information System Security Program (ISSP) research and 
        development account (PE 33140G) for secure wireless 
        communications, public key infrastructure, tool 
        development by the Information Operations Technology 
        Center, critical infrastructure modeling; and software 
        security research, including evaluation of the Trusted 
        RUBIX database guard; and
            (5) $10.0 million in Operations and Maintenance, 
        Defense-wide, for training, education, and retention of 
        information technology professionals at the DOD.
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $45.0 
million for information assurance programs, projects and 
activities, including:
            (1) $10.0 million in PE 33140G to support the 
        development of advanced security measures for elements 
        of the Global Networked Information Enterprise; and
            (2) $35.0 million in PE 33140G for the development 
        of enhanced information assurance tools for protection 
        of the defense information infrastructure and for real-
        time detection, collection, and analysis of attack 
        sensing and warning data.
      The conferees agree to authorize an increase of $150.0 
million in Operations and Maintenance, Defense-wide, for 
information assurance programs, projects, and activities, 
including those recommended in the Senate bill and the House 
amendment.
Overseas contingencies
      The budget request included $2,387.6 million for overseas 
contingencies.
      The Senate bill would authorize $2,387.6 million for 
overseas contingencies.
      The House amendment would authorize $2,387.6 million for 
overseas contingencies.
      The conferees agree to authorize $1,879.6 million for 
overseas contingencies. The conferees note the Administration's 
recent decision to dramatically reduce the number of forces 
deployed to Bosnia which will decrease the level of funding 
required.

                     LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS ADOPTED

              Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations

Authorization of Appropriations (secs. 301-302)
      The Senate bill contained provisions (secs. 301-302) that 
would authorize the recommended fiscal year 2000 funding levels 
for all operations and maintenance and working capital fund 
accounts.
      The House amendment contained similar provisions.
      The conference agreement includes these provisions.
Armed Forces Retirement Home (sec. 303)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 303) that 
would authorize $68.3 million from the Armed Forces Retirement 
Home Trust Fund to be appropriated for operation of the Armed 
Forces Retirement Home during fiscal year 2000.
      The House amendment contained an identical provision.
      The conference agreement includes this provision.
Transfer from National Defense Stockpile Transaction Fund (sec. 304)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 304) that 
would, to the extent provided in an appropriations act, 
transfer $150.0 million from the National Defense Stockpile 
Transaction Fund.
      The House amendment contained an identical provision.
      The conference agreement includes this provision.
Transfer to Defense Working Capital Funds to support Defense Commissary 
        Agency (sec. 305)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 305) that 
would transfer funding for the Defense Commissary Agency from 
the military services' operations and maintenance accounts to 
the Defense Working Capital Fund.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.

    Subtitle B--Program Requirements, Restrictions, and Limitations

Armed Forces Emergency Services (sec. 311)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 306) that 
would require that, of the funds authorized to be appropriated 
in Operation and Maintenance, Defense-wide activities, $23.0 
million be available to fund the Red Cross Armed Forces 
Emergency Services.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision; 
however, the House amendment did include $23.0 million for Red 
Cross Armed Forces Emergency Services in the operation and 
maintenance table.
      The House recedes with a technical amendment.
Replacement of nonsecure tactical radios of the 82nd airborne division 
        (sec. 312)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 312) that 
would make available $5.5 million from funds authorized to be 
appropriated for Army operations and maintenance to replace 
nonsecure tactical radios used by the 82nd Airborne Division.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with a technical amendment.
Large medium-speed roll-on/roll-off (LMSR) program (sec. 313)
      The House amendment would authorize an increase of $80.0 
million in the National Defense Sealift Fund (NDSF), including 
$50.0 million for advance procurement of long lead components 
for the construction of a large, medium speed roll-on/roll-off 
(LMSR) ship and $30.0 million for the modification of an 
existing LMSR for the maritime prepositioning force (enhanced) 
requirement.
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request.
      The conferees agree to include a provision to authorize 
construction of a LMSR ship including advance construction of 
components. Additionally, the conferees agree to authorize an 
increase of $80.0 million in the NDSF for advance procurement 
of long lead components for the construction of a LMSR.
Contributions for Spirit of Hope endowment fund of United Service 
        Organizations, Incorporated (sec. 314)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 1038) 
that would authorize the Secretary of Defense to provide a 
grant of $25.0 million to the United Service Organizations, 
Incorporated (USO) for the purposes of helping to capitalize 
the Spirit of Hope Endowment Fund. The provision would require 
that the release of the authorized funds be contingent on the 
ability of the USO to match the authorized funds with funds 
raised from private sector sources.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
      The conferees note that the USO established an endowment 
organization, the Spirit of Hope foundation, on June 1, 1997, 
to preserve the organization and its valued services overseas. 
In order to help ensure that the USO remains a viable service 
organization, the conferees intend that all funds received 
since the establishment of the ``Spirit of Hope'' foundation 
may be used to meet the matching requirement of this provision.

                  Subtitle C--Environmental Provisions

Extension of limitation on payment of fines and penalties using funds 
        in environmental restoration accounts (sec. 321)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 323) that 
would extend the requirement of section 2703(e) of title 10, 
United States Code, that stipulated penalties assessed at 
environmental restoration sites be subject to congressional 
authorization.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Modification of requirements for annual reports on environmental 
        compliance activities (sec. 322)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 324) that 
would amend section 2706(b) of title 10, United States Code.
      The House amendement contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with a clarifying amendment.
Defense environmental technology program and investment control process 
        for environmental technologies (sec. 323)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 321) that 
would establish management requirements intended to hold the 
Department of Defense and the military departments accountable 
for achieving environmental technology program results. The 
provision ensures that the responsibility for those program 
results is aligned with program direction and the management of 
appropriated funds. The provision also includes a reporting 
requirement.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would provide 
for a management and reporting framework.
Modification of membership of Strategic Environmental Research and 
        Development Program Council (sec. 324)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 325) that 
would amend section 2902(b) of title 10, United States Code, so 
that the statute is consistent with a reorganization that 
occurred within the Department of Defense.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Extension of pilot program for sale of air pollution emission reduction 
        incentives (sec. 325)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 326) that 
would reauthorize a pilot program for the sale of air emission 
reduction incentives established under section 351 of the 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (Public 
Law 105-85).
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with a technical amendment.
Reimbursement for certain costs in connection with Fresno Drum 
        Superfund site, Fresno, California (sec. 326)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 327) that 
would authorize the Secretary of Defense to reimburse the 
Fresno Drum Special Account of the Hazardous Substance 
Superfund, established by section 9507 of the Internal Revenue 
Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 9507).
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Payment of stipulated penalties assessed under CERCLA in connection 
        with F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming (sec. 327)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 328) that 
would authorize the payment of stipulated penalties assessed in 
connection with F.E. Warren Air Force Base (AFB), Wyoming, 
under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation 
and Liability Act (CERCLA) of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.).
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Remediation of asbestos and lead-based paint (sec. 328)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 321) that 
would require the Secretary of Defense to use Army Corps of 
Engineers indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contracts 
for the remediation of asbestos and lead-based paint at 
military installations within the United States, in accordance 
with applicable Federal and State laws and Department of 
Defense regulations.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would require 
the Secretary of Defense to give appropriate consideration to 
existing contract vehicles for remediation of asbestos and 
lead-based paint, to include indefinite delivery, indefinite 
quantity contracts.
      The conferees note that the selected contract vehicle 
must ensure the most cost-effective solution for the Department 
of Defense and do not express a preference for any particular 
contract vehicle. The conferees further note that section 
2304a(d)(3) of title 10, United States Code, establishes a 
statutory preference for awarding multiple indefinite delivery, 
indefinite quantity contracts for the same scope of work, to 
ensure competition for individual task orders and delivery 
orders. This statutory preference applies to contracts for the 
remediation of lead and asbestos hazards that may be entered 
into by the Army Corps of Engineers and other Department of 
Defense entities.
Release of information to foreign countries regarding any environmental 
        contamination at former United States military installations in 
        those countries (sec. 329)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 329) that 
would require the Secretary of Defense to disclose publicly 
existing, available information relevant to a foreign nation's 
determination of the nature and extent of environmental 
contamination, if any, at a site within the foreign nation 
where the United States operated a military installation that 
has been closed as of the date of enactment of this Act.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would require 
the Secretary of Defense to provide information only if the 
information: (1) is requested by the government of the foreign 
nation from which U.S. military forces were withdrawn in 1992; 
(2) has not been previously provided; and (3) has been 
requested within one year after the date of enactment of this 
Act. The amendment would require the Secretary to provide 
existing, available information relevant to the foreign 
nation's determination of the nature and extent of 
environmental contamination or report to Congress on the nature 
of the information requested and the reasons why such 
information was not provided. The conferees agreed to include 
the limitations on U.S. liability and the national security 
exemption contained in the Senate bill.
Toussaint River ordnance mitigation study (sec. 330)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 330) that 
would direct the Secretary of Defense to undertake a study 
regarding the removal of ordnance that infiltrates the Federal 
navigation channel and adjacent shorelines of the Toussaint 
River. The provision would also authorize the Secretary to 
conduct removal of the ordnance.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would direct the 
Secretary to conduct a study to remove ordnance infiltrating 
the federal navigation channel and adjacent shorelines of the 
Toussaint River in Ottawa County, Ohio. The Secretary shall 
include in the report recommendations regarding continuation or 
termination of any ongoing use of Lake Erie as an ordnance 
firing range, and explain any recommendation to continue such 
activities.
      The Secretary would be authorized to use no more than 
$800,000 to conduct the study. The report would be due no later 
than April 1, 2000.

                   Subtitle D--Depot-Level Activities

Sales of articles and services of defense industrial facilities to 
        purchasers outside the Department of Defense (sec. 331)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 344) that 
wouldauthorize the Secretary of Defense to waive the 
restrictions in sections 2208(j) and 2553 of title 10, United States 
Code.
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 363) that 
would clarify the term ``not available'' in section 2553 of 
title 10, United States Code.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would authorize 
the Secretary of Defense to waive the restrictions for national 
security reasons and would clarify the term ``not available.''
Expansion of contracting authority for defense working capital funded 
        industrial facilities (sec. 332)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 362) that 
would extend the authority of public sector industrial 
facilities to provide services (to include engineering services 
and subcontracts) to private sector firms if such services are 
to be incorporated into a defense contract.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
      The conferees recognize that the ability under this 
provision for public sector facilities to enter into a 
subcontractor relationship with private sector contractors 
raises concerns over the nature of the contractual relationship 
and the manner in which disputes will be settled. The conferees 
direct the Secretary of Defense to establish regulations 
regarding the manner in which disputes in such cases will be 
resolved. These regulations should include specific 
instructions on how these concerns are to be addressed in the 
contract formulation process, including the extent to which 
private sector contractors will be held harmless in any case 
where a public sector facility fails to meet the terms of a 
subcontract under which it is performing work for the private 
sector, and thus the prime contractor is unable to meet the 
obligations of the contract with the Department of Defense.
Annual reports on expenditures for depot-level maintenance and repair 
        workloads by public and private sector (sec. 333)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 334) that 
would require the Secretary of Defense to provide the Congress 
with a report that would outline the percentages of depot 
maintenance funds obligated for public and private sector 
performance of depot maintenance over the past two years, as 
well as the percentages that are expected to be obligated in 
each year over the next five years.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Applicability of competition requirement in contracting out workloads 
        performed by depot-level activities of Department of Defense 
        (sec. 334)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 335) that 
would clarify existing policy on including the cost of both 
labor and materials in the determination of value of a depot 
maintenance workload, as specified in section 2469 of title 10, 
United States Code.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Treatment of public sector winning bidders for contracts for 
        performance of depot-level maintenance and repair workloads 
        formerly performed at certain military installations (sec. 335)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 336) that 
would prohibit the imposition of any requirements on the 
management of depot maintenance workloads obtained through 
competition that would not be imposed on other depot 
maintenance workloads performed by public depots.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would allow the 
imposition of such requirements only to the extent necessary to 
ensure compliance with the terms of the contract for the 
workload obtained through competition.
Additional matters to be reported before prime vendor contract for 
        depot-level maintenance and repair is entered into (sec. 336)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 342) that 
would require the Secretary of Defense or the secretary of a 
military department to include within the report required by 
section 346 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 1999, an analysis of the extent to which a contract 
conforms to the requirements of sections 2466 and 2464 of title 
10, United States Code.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.

     Subtitle E--Performance of Functions by Private-Sector Sources

Reduced threshold for consideration of effect on local community of 
        changing defense functions to private sector performance (sec. 
        341)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 333) that 
would require an evaluation of the impact on local economies 
and local communities of decisions to convert the performance 
of functions being performed by 50 or more government personnel 
to private sector performance.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would clarify 
that the evaluation did not include a complete economic 
assessment or review of unique circumstances affecting the 
local economy.
Congressional notification of A-76 cost comparison waivers (sec. 342)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 332) that 
would require congressional notification of any decision to 
waive cost comparison studies as part of the process to convert 
commercial activities currently being performed by government 
employees to performance by a private contractor.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with a clarifying amendment.
Report on use of employees of non-Federal entities to provide services 
        to Department of Defense (sec. 343)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 331) that 
would expand the required information provided in the annual 
report to Congress on the level of commercial and industrial 
functions that are procured by the Department of Defense from 
private sector sources.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would require 
the inclusion of such information as may be practicably 
obtained from existing government systems or voluntarily 
obtained from private contractors.
Evaluation of total system performance responsibility program (sec. 
        344)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 338) that 
would require the Secretary of the Air Force to provide a 
report to Congress that would identify all Air Force programs 
that are currently managed or presently planned to be managed 
under the Total System Performance Responsibility Program.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with a clarifying amendment.
Sense of Congress regarding process for modernization of Army computer 
        services (sec. 345)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 337) that 
would require the Secretary of the Army to provide Department 
of Defense civilian employees at the Logistics Systems Support 
Center, St. Louis, Missouri, and the Industrial Logistics 
Systems Center in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, with the 
opportunity to establish a most efficient organization for the 
purpose of establishing a partnership with a private sector 
entity selected to develop and implement new computer systems 
at these locations.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would outline 
the sense of Congress on the practices and oversight measures 
that should be implemented for the Army Wholesale Logistics 
Modernization Program.

                Subtitle F--Defense Dependents Education

Assistance to local education agencies that benefit dependents of 
        members of the Armed Forces and Department of Defense civilian 
        employees (sec. 351)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 345) that 
would require the Department of Defense to use preceding year 
average daily attendance to determine whether a local education 
agency qualifies for financial assistance.
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 341) that 
would authorize $35.0 million for educational assistance to 
local education agencies where the standard for the minimum 
level of education within the state could not be maintained 
because of the large number of military connected students and 
would modify the procedures used to distribute funds to local 
education agencies in order to speed a process much delayed by 
legal and policy impediments.
      The Senate recedes.
Unified school boards for all Department of Defense Domestic Dependent 
        Schools in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and Guam (sec. 352)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1056) that 
would authorize one school board for all Department of Defense 
domestic dependent elementary and secondary schools (DDESS) 
arrangements in Puerto Rico and one school board for all DDESS 
arrangements in Guam, even though there may be schools located 
on more than one military installation in Puerto Rico and Guam.
      The House bill contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Continuation of enrollment at Department of Defense Domestic Dependent 
        Elementary and Secondary Schools (sec. 353)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1055) that 
would authorize the Secretary of Defense to allow, for good 
cause, dependents of a member or former member of the armed 
forces, or of a federal employee or former federal employee, to 
continue their education in a Department of Defense domestic 
dependent elementary or secondary school, even after the status 
of the member or the employee changes.
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 342) that 
would permit a student who is enrolled in his or her junior 
year at a Department of Defense domestic secondary school to 
complete the student's senior year at that same school, even if 
the student would be otherwise ineligible to attend the school 
because of a change in the status of the student's sponsor.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would merge the 
two provisions.
Technical amendments to Defense Dependents' Education Act of 1978 (sec. 
        354)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 343) that 
would make a number of technical and clerical amendments to the 
Defense Dependents' Education Act of 1978 (title XIV of Public 
Law 95-561).
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.

                 Subtitle G--Military Readiness Issues

Independent study of military readiness reporting system (sec. 361)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 353) that 
would require the Secretary of Defense to commission RAND to 
perform an assessment of the requirements for a comprehensive 
readiness reporting system for the Department of Defense.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with a technical amendment.
Independent study of Department of Defense secondary inventory and 
        parts shortages (sec. 362)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 351) that 
would require an independent study of Department of Defense 
secondary inventory and parts shortages, as well as a review of 
the extent to which excess inventory can be eliminated.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would require 
the report to be performed by the Comptroller General of the 
United States. The conferees direct the Comptroller General to 
perform the review of excess inventory using methodology 
designed to ensure that the Department's unique national 
security requirements are considered, rather than apply a 
methodology which is more appropriate for a commercial entity.
Report on inventory and control of military equipment (sec. 363)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1024) that 
would require each of the military services to perform a 
systematic inventory of major-end-items and a report on the 
results of each of these inventories to Congress no later than 
August 31, 2000. These reports should include the status and 
location of each item accounted for, and the number and types 
of items unaccounted for, and the steps taken to locate these 
items and improve oversight in the future.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Comptroller General study of adequacy of Department restructured 
        sustainment and reengineered logistics product support 
        practices (sec. 364)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 352) that 
would require an independent study of new sustainment and other 
logistics practices of the Department of Defense to determine 
if there are adequate sustainment supplies necessary to 
successfully execute the National Military Strategy.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would require 
this study to be performed by the Comptroller General of the 
United States.
Comptroller General review of real property maintenance and its effects 
        on readiness (sec. 365)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 354) that 
would require the Secretary of Defense to commission an 
independent report on the impact that inadequate funding for 
real property maintenance has had upon military readiness.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would require 
the Comptroller General of the United States to perform the 
review and provide the report.
Establishment of logistics standards for sustained military operations 
        (sec. 366)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 355) that 
would require the Secretary of Defense to establish standards 
for deployable units of the armed forces regarding the required 
level of spare parts and other similar logistic and sustainment 
needs.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would require 
the secretaries of the military departments to establish these 
standards.

               Subtitle H--Information Technology Issues

Discretionary authority to install telecommunication equipment for 
        persons performing voluntary services (sec. 371)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 361) that 
would authorize the Secretary of Defense to install telephone 
lines and any necessary telecommunication equipment in the 
private residences of individuals providing voluntary services 
to the United States Armed Forces. This equipment would be 
available for official use in connection with the voluntary 
services provide.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with a technical amendment.
Authority for disbursing officers to support use of automated teller 
        machines on naval vessels for financial transactions (sec. 372)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1006) that 
would authorize the Department of Defense disbursing officials 
to provide operating funds to Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) 
on naval vessels and to accept funds transferred from credit 
unions and commercial banks via these ATMs.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision.
      The House recedes with a technical amendment.
Use of Smart Card technology in the Department of Defense (sec. 373)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 346) that 
would designate the Navy as the lead agency for development and 
implementation of Smart Card technology within the Department 
of Defense (DOD). The provision would require the Army and Air 
Force to establish project offices and establish a senior DOD 
coordinating group and would require the Navy to establish a 
plan to use Smart Cards throughout two major regions in the 
United States. The Senate bill would also authorize funding for 
Army and Air Force demonstration projects.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that clarifies that 
the senior coordinating group shall report to and receive 
guidance from the DOD Chief Information Officer, and deletes 
the funding for Army and Air Force demonstration projects.
Report on Defense use of Smart Card as PKI authentication device 
        carrier (sec. 374)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 347) that 
would direct the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study to 
determine the potential benefits of using the Smart Card as the 
Department of Defense Public-Private Key Infrastructure (PKI) 
authentication device.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would require 
the study to compare the costs and benefits of using the Smart 
Card with those of any other device that could be readily used 
for PKI authentication.

                       Subtitle I--Other Matters

Authority to lend or donate obsolete or condemned rifles for funeral 
        and other ceremonies (sec. 381)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 348) that 
would increase from 10 to 15 the number of excess M1 rifles the 
Secretary of the Army may lend for use in funeral ceremonies, 
and would also allow the Secretary to donate, as well as lend, 
these excess rifles to honor guard units, law enforcement 
agencies, or other veterans' organizations recognized by the 
Secretary for use in funeral ceremonies for members or former 
members of the armed forces.
      The Senate bill contained an additional provision (sec. 
1065) that would allow the Secretary to donate M1 rifles to 
certain reorganizations.
      The House amendment contained no similar provisions.
      The House recedes with a technical amendment that would 
combine the two provisions and require the Comptroller General 
of the Unites States to review and report on the implementation 
of these procedures.
Extension of warranty claims recovery pilot program (sec. 382)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 341) that 
would extend the authority for the program to recover funds 
owed the Department of Defense for work performed at government 
expense on engines under warranty.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment to extend the due 
dates of the reports.
Preservation of historic buildings and grounds at United States 
        Soldiers' and Airmen's Home, District of Columbia (sec. 383)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 365) that 
would permit the Chairman of the Retirement Home Board and the 
Director of the United States Soldiers' and Airmen's Home to 
apply and accept a direct grant from the Secretary of the 
Interior under section 101(e)(3) of the National Historic 
Preservation Act (16 United States Code 470a(e)(3)) for the 
purpose of maintaining, repairing, and preserving the historic 
buildings and grounds of the United States Soldiers' and 
Airmen's Home included on the National Register of Historic 
Places.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Clarification of land conveyance authority, United States Soldiers' and 
        Airmen's Home (sec. 384)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 366) that 
would clarify section 1053 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997 (Public Law 104-201), 
concerning the authorization for the United States Soldiers' 
and Airmen's Home, located in the District of Columbia, to sell 
approximately 49 acres of excess land. The section would 
establish the specific manner, terms and conditions for the 
conveyance of this land by sale or lease within 12 months of 
enactment of the provision. The section would also preclude the 
conveyance of this excess property through any public/private 
partnership, and would givethe Catholic University of America, 
located adjacent to the excess land in the District of Columbia, the 
right to match any bona fide offer received for the sale or lease of 
the property.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
      The conferees do not intend that this provision be 
interpreted to require a second or a new appraisal of the 49 
acres of excess land. The conferees remind the Secretary of 
Defense and the Armed Forces Retirement Home Board that, in 
accordance with section 1035(d) of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997, before any sale or 
lease of the excess land can be implemented, the Committees on 
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives 
must be notified of the disposal plan and the requisite waiting 
time has expired.
Treatment of Alaska, Hawaii, and Guam in defense household moving 
        programs (sec. 385)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 367) that 
would exclude Alaska, Hawaii, and Guam from any pilot program 
involving the movement of service members household goods.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
      Under this provision, Hawaii and Guam shall be considered 
international destinations solely for purposes of 
administration of the household goods moving program. The 
treatment of Hawaii and Guam as international destinations is 
not intended to affect the applicability or operation of 
section 12105 of title 46, United States Code, or section 27 of 
title 46, United States Code.

                   LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS NOT ADOPTED

Identification core logistic capability requirement for maintenance and 
        repair of C-17 aircraft
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 339) that 
would require the Secretary of the Air Force to provide a 
report that would outline the core capability requirements for 
the C-17.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Operation meterology and oceangraphy and UNOLS
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 305) that 
would provide $10.0 million for Operational Meterology and 
Oceangraphy and UNOLS.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision, 
however, section 301(2) would include funding for this program.
      The Senate recedes.
Implementation of jointly approved changes in defense retail systems
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 343) that 
would authorize the secretaries of the military departments to 
implement recommendations of the Joint Services Due Diligence 
Exchange Integration Study only if the recommendation is 
approved by all of the secretaries of the military departments.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
      The conferees direct the Secretary of Defense, in 
conjunction with the secretaries of the military departments, 
to review the Joint Exchange Due Diligence Study and provide, 
not later than March 31, 2000, to the Committees on Armed 
Services of the Senate and House of Representatives an 
assessment of the recommendations in the study and a plan to 
implement those recommendations that the Secretary determines 
will improve operational efficiency and enhance the exchange 
benefit.
Reimbursement of Navy Exchange Service Command for relocation expenses
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 311) that 
would authorize $8.7 million for reimbursement to the Navy 
Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) for costs incurred in 
connection with the relocation of NEXCOM headquarters to 
Virginia Beach, Virginia, and for the lease of headquarters 
space.
      The Senate amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
      The conferees are concerned that Navy Morale, Welfare and 
Recreation funds may have suffered reduced dividends from the 
Navy Exchange Command as a result of the move of the Navy 
Exchange Command headquarters from Staten Island, New York, to 
Virginia Beach, Virginia. The conferees note that the National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994 (Public Law 103-
160) authorized the Navy to reimburse the Navy Exchange Command 
up to $10.0 million for expenses related to the move. The 
conferees urge the Secretary of the Navy to review the record 
of the costs of moving the Navy Exchange Command headquarters, 
the savings attributable to relocating to Virginia, and the 
dividends the Navy Exchange Command paid the Navy Morale, 
Welfare and Recreation fund. The conferees expect that the 
Secretary of the Navy, following this review, to reimburse the 
Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation fund by the amount of 
dividends determined to have been denied to sailors and their 
families as a result of the move of the Navy Exchange Command 
headquarters.

              Title IV--Military Personnel Authorizations

                     LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS ADOPTED

                       Subtitle A--Active Forces

End strengths for active forces (sec. 401)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 401) that 
would authorize active duty end strengths for fiscal year 2000, 
as shown below:

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                   Fiscal year--
                                                                 -----------------------------------------------
                                                                       1999                            2000
                                                                   authorization   2000 request   recommendation
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Army............................................................         480,000         480,000         480,000
Navy............................................................         372,696         371,781         371,781
Marine Corps....................................................         172,200         172,148         172,240
Air Force.......................................................         370,882         360,877         360,877
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 401) that 
would authorize the following end strengths for active duty 
personnel of the armed forces, as of September 30, 2000.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                   Fiscal year--
                                                                 -----------------------------------------------
                                                                       1999                            2000
                                                                   authorization   2000 request   recommendation
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Army............................................................         480,000         480,000         480,000
Navy............................................................         372,696         371,781         372,037
Marine Corps....................................................         172,200         172,148         172,518
Air Force.......................................................         370,882         360,877         360,877
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      The Senate recedes.
      The increase in authorized end strength for the Navy is 
intended to preclude undermanning of the underway replenishment 
ships. The increase in the authorized end strength of the 
Marine Corps is intended to support the requirement for 
additional Marine Security Guard personnel at United States 
Embassies and Consulates.
Revision in permanent end strength minimum levels (sec. 402)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 402) that 
would establish the active duty end strength floors for fiscal 
year 2000, as shown below:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                   Fiscal year--
                                         -------------------------------
                                            1999 floor      2000 floor
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Army....................................         480,000         480,000
Navy....................................         372,696         371,781
Marine Corps............................         172,200         172,148
Air Force...............................         370,802         360,877
------------------------------------------------------------------------

      The House amendment contained an identical provision.
      The conference agreement includes this provision.

                       Subtitle B--Reserve Forces

End strengths for Selected Reserve (sec. 411)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 411) that 
would authorize selected reserve end strengths for fiscal year 
2000, as shown below:

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                   Fiscal year--
                                                                 -----------------------------------------------
                                                                       1999                            2000
                                                                   authorization   2000 request   recommendation
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Army National Guard of the United States....................         357,223         350,000         350,623
The Army Reserve................................................         208,003         205,000         205,000
The Naval Reserve...............................................          90,843          90,288          90,288
The Marine Corps Reserve........................................          40,018          39,624          39,624
The Air National Guard of the United States.....................         106,992         106,678         106,744
The Air Force Reserve...........................................          74,243          73,708          73,764
The Coast Guard Reserve.........................................           8,000           8,000           8,000
   The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 411) that would authorize the following end strengths for the
 selected reserve personnel, including the end strength for reserves on active duty in support of the reserves,
                                            as of September 30, 2000:
The Army National Guard of the United States....................         357,223         350,000         350,000
The Army Reserve................................................         208,003         205,000         205,000
The Naval Reserve...............................................          90,843          90,288          90,288
The Marine Corps Reserve........................................          40,018          39,624          39,624
The Air National Guard of the United States.....................         106,992         106,678         106,678
The Air Force Reserve...........................................          74,243          73,708          73,708
The Coast Guard Reserve.........................................           8,000           8,000           8,000
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

      The Senate recedes.
End strengths for Reserves on active duty in support of the reserves 
        (sec. 412)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 412) that 
wouldauthorize full-time support end strengths for fiscal year 
2000, as shown below:

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                   Fiscal year--
                                                                 -----------------------------------------------
                                                                       1999                            2000
                                                                   authorization   2000  request  recommendation
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Army National Guard of the United States....................          21,986          21,807          22,430
The Army Reserve................................................          12,807          12,804          12,804
The Naval Reserve...............................................          15,590          15,010          15,010
The Marine Corps Reserve........................................           2,362           2,272           2,272
The Air National Guard of the United States.....................          10,931          11,091          11,157
The Air Force Reserve...........................................             992           1,078           1,134
The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 412) that would authorize the following end strengths for
 reserves on active duty in support of the reserves as of September 30, 2000:
The Army National Guard of the United States....................          21,986          21,807          22,563
The Army Reserve................................................          12,807          12,804          12,804
The Naval Reserve...............................................          15,590          15,010          15,010
The Marine Corps Reserve........................................           2,362           2,272           2,272
The Air National Guard of the United States.....................          10,931          11,091          11,025
The Air Force Reserve...........................................             992           1,078           1,078
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

      The House recedes.
      The increase for the Army National Guard is intended to 
support an increase in full-time support personnel and required 
manning for 12 additional Rapid Assessment and Initial 
Detection (RAID) teams.
      The increase for the Air National Guard is intended to 
support required manning for 12 additional RAID teams.
      The increase for the Air Force Reserve is intended to 
support the transfer if the functional check flight and test 
support missions within Air Force Material Command from the 
active Air Force to the Air Force Reserve.
End Strengths for military technicians (dual status) (sec. 413)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 413) that 
would establish the minimum level of dual status military 
technician end strengths for fiscal year 2000, as shown below:

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                   Fiscal year--
                                                                 -----------------------------------------------
                                                                       1999                            2000
                                                                   authorization   2000  request  recommendation
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Army National Guard of the United States....................          23,125          21,361          22,396
The Army Reserve................................................           5,395           5,179           5,179
The Air National Guard of the United States.....................          22,408          22,247          22,247
The Air Force Reserve...........................................           9,761           9,785           9,785
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

      The provision would also authorize non-dual status 
military technician end strengths for fiscal year 2000, as 
shown below:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                   Fiscal year--
                                         -------------------------------
                                                               2000
                                           2000  request  recommendation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Army National Guard of the United              1,800           1,800
 States.................................
The Army Reserve........................           1,295           1,295
The Air National Guard of the United                 342             342
 States.................................
The Air Force Reserve...................             342             342
------------------------------------------------------------------------

      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 413) that 
would authorize the following end strength floors for dual 
status military technicians, as of September 30, 2000:

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                   Fiscal year--
                                                                 -----------------------------------------------
                                                                       1999                            2000
                                                                   authorization   2000  request  recommendation
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Army National Guard of the United States....................          23,125          21,361          23,125
The Army Reserve................................................           5,395           5,179           6,474
The Air National Guard of the United States.....................          22,408          22,247          22,247
The Air Force Reserve...........................................           9,761           9,785           9,785
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

      The Senate recedes.
      The increase in the minimum number of dual status 
military technicians in the Army National Guard and the Army 
Reserve is intended to support the determination of the 
conferees that technician positions be filled with dual status 
personnel and a belief that the budget request reduced military 
technician levels below that attributable to force structure 
reductions
Increase in numbers members in certain grades authorized to be on 
        active duty in support of the Reserves (sec. 414)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 414) that 
would increase the control grades for active guard reserve 
personnel.
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 414) that 
would authorize increases in the grades of reserve members 
authorized to serve on active duty or on full-time national 
guard duty for the administration of the reserves or the 
National Guard.
      The House recedes.
Selected Reserve end strength flexibility (sec. 415)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 411c) that 
would authorize the Secretary of Defense to increase selected 
reserve end strength in any fiscal year by not more than two 
percent.
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 415) that 
would permit the Secretary of Defense to vary by not more than 
two percent the selected reserve end strength authorized in a 
fiscal year for any of the reserve components.
      The Senate recedes.

              Subtitle C--Authorization of Appropriations

Authorization of appropriations for military personnel (sec. 421)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec.421) that 
would authorize $71,693,093,000 to be appropriated to the 
Department of Defense for military personnel.
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 421) that 
would authorize $72,115,367,000 to be appropriated to the 
Department of Defense for military personnel.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would authorize 
$71,884,867,000 to be appropriated to the Department of Defense 
for military personnel.
      The conferees added $27.0 million to fund additional full 
time support personnel necessary to add 17 Rapid Assessment and 
Initial Detection teams; $156.0 million for the incremental 
costs of the 4.8 percent pay raise; $225.0 million to increase 
the basic allowance for housing; $59.0 million to be 
transferred to the retirement accrual account to offset costs 
of repealing dual compensation; $15.0 million for additional 
Army enlistment bonuses; $21.0 million for additional Army 
selective reenlistment bonuses; $2.0 million for additional 
Army Reserve enlistment bonuses; and $5.0 million increase to 
Naval Reserve recruiting. The conferees offset the increases 
with reductions: $161.0 million in savings from the Redux 
retirement reform; $270.0 million in end strength under 
execution; $16.0 million excess in United States Marine Corps 
military personnel budget request; $20.0 million in Army 
National Guard work year reduction; $12.0 million in Air Force 
temporary early retirement re-phasing; and $31.0 million excess 
in the foreign currency fluctuation account. An additional 
$1,838,000,000 provided in the emergency Supplemental 
Appropriations Act for military personnel related to operations 
in the Balkans was reallocated to readiness and procurement 
accounts.

                   LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS NOT ADOPTED

Reduction of end strengths below levels for two major regional 
        contingencies
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 403) that 
would amend section 691(d) of title 10, United States Code, to 
permit the Secretary of Defense to reduce end strength floors 
only after notifying Congress in writing of the scope of the 
reduction and the justification for such reductions.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.

                   Title V--Military Personnel Policy

                       ITEMS OF SPECIAL INTEREST

Medical and physical accession and retention standards
      Recognizing that the military services face significant 
challenges in both the recruitment and retention of sufficient 
personnel, the conferees support the range of creative and 
innovative programs that the military services are undertaking 
to solve recruiting and retention shortfalls. To that end, the 
conferees urge the Secretary of Defense to undertake a thorough 
review of the medical and physical standards by which the 
services adjudge a person's fitness for accession and 
retention. Persons with conditions heretofore considered 
disabling today make significant contributions in all walks of 
life. In urging the Secretary to undertake the review of 
accession and retention standards, the conferees want to 
examine the premise that persons with conditions previously 
considered disqualifying for entry into or retention in the 
military might now provide a source of qualified personnel to 
assist the military services in meeting manning requirements. 
However, the conferees acknowledge that service members must 
meet or exceed certain physical and medical standards to be 
able to fight and win the Nation's wars.

                     LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS ADOPTED

                  Subtitle A--Officer Personnel Policy

Temporary authority for recall of retired aviators (sec. 501)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 562) that 
would authorize the secretaries of the military departments, in 
coordination with the Secretary of Defense, to conduct a pilot 
program to recall to active duty officers with aviation 
expertise to serve in aviation staff billets and would 
authorize a maximum of 500 officers throughout the Department 
of Defense to be recalled to active duty during the period 
October 1, 1999 through September 30, 2002. The provision would 
require the Secretary of Defense to submit a report on the 
results of the pilot program to the Committees on Armed 
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives not 
later than March 31, 2002. The section would require the 
Secretary of Defense to include in the report a recommendation 
concerning extension of the authority.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Increase in maximum number of officers authorized to be on active-duty 
        list in frocked grade of brigadier general and rear admiral 
        (lower half) (sec. 502)
      The Senate amendment contained a provision (sec. 503) 
that would increase the number of officers permitted to be 
frocked to the grade of brigadier general or rear admiral from 
35 to 55.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Reserve officers requesting or otherwise causing nonselection for 
        promotion (sec. 503)
      The Senate amendment contained a provision (sec. 504) 
that would eliminate a loophole in section 617(c), title 10, 
United States Code, that permitted reserve officers to request 
nonselection by a promotion board and, as a result of a 
subsequent nonselection, avoid a service obligation and 
recoupment of bonus payments while regular officers are 
prohibited from such actions.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Minimum grade of officers eligible to serve on boards of inquiry (sec. 
        504)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 505) that 
would modify the required board membership for Boards of 
Inquiry from the current requirement of three officers in the 
grade of colonel, or captain in the case of the Navy, to one 
officer in the grade of colonel, or captain in the case of the 
Navy, and two officers in the grade of lieutenant colonel, or 
commander in the case of the Navy. The recommended provision 
does not change the requirement that the members of the board 
must be senior in grade to any officer considered by that 
board.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with a clarifying amendment.
Minimum selection of warrant officers for promotion from below the 
        promotion zone (sec. 505)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 506) that 
would authorize below the zone selection for promotion of 
warrant officers in all competitive categories even when the 
promotion zone lacks sufficient numbers to permit 
recommendation for promotion of an officer from below the 
promotion zone using the current formula.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Increase in threshold period of active duty for applicability of 
        restriction on holding of civil office by retired regular 
        officers and reserve officers (sec. 506)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 507) that 
would change the number of days reserve officers or retired 
regular officers may hold civil office while serving on active 
duty from 180 days to 270 days to conform to the maximum number 
of days for which a reservist may be called to active duty 
under the Presidential Selective Reserve Call-up (PSRC) 
authority.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
564).
      The House recedes.
Exemption of retiree council members from recalled retiree limits (sec. 
        507)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 508) that 
would exempt retired officers recalled to active duty for 
purposes of attending the annual meeting of a retiree council 
from counting against the limitation on the number of retired 
officers who may be recalled to active duty.
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 561) that 
would permit the Secretary to recall up to 150 retired officers 
to active duty, and permit a recalled officer to serve up to 36 
months.
      The House recedes.
Technical amendments relating to joint duty assignments (sec. 508)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 502) that 
would amend section 619(a), title 10, United States Code, to 
delete an expired waiver authority, but would retain the 
requirement that officers who received waivers before January 
1, 1997 and January 1, 1999 must complete a full tour of duty 
in a joint duty assignment as a prerequisite for appointment to 
lieutenant general or vice admiral.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Three-year extension of requirement for competition for joint 4-star 
        officer positions (sec. 509)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 501) that 
would extend the exemption of combatant commanders (CINCs), the 
Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the United States European Command 
(DCINCEUR), and the Commander-in-Chief, United States Forces, 
Korea from the ceiling for grades above major general or rear 
admiral for three years from September 30, 2000 to September 
30, 2003.
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 403) that 
would make permanent the exemption which expires September 30, 
2000. The section would also prohibit the use of the exemption 
from increasing the total numbers of general officers on active 
duty, and from increasing the numbers of four-star general 
officers by mandating that the exemptions be used to fill joint 
three-star positions that, without the exemption, would 
otherwise not be filled. Finally, the section would make 
permanent the requirement that each service secretary nominate 
a candidate to the Secretary of Defense to fill vacancies in 
four-star joint officer command positions.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would include 
the clarification of certain limitations of the number of 
active-duty generals and flag officers.

             Subtitle B--Reserve Component Personnel Policy

Continuation of officers on reserve active-status list to complete 
        disciplinary action (sec. 511)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 515) that 
would permit service secretaries to retain, on the Reserve 
Active Status List, any reserve officer until the completion of 
a court-martial action. The provision prevents reserve officers 
from separating from the service to avoid prosecution. Service 
secretaries currently have a similar authority for retaining 
active component officers.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
511).
      The Senate recedes with a clarifying amendment.
Authority to order reserve component members to active duty to complete 
        a medical evaluation (sec. 512)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 715) that 
would amend section 12301 of title 10, United States Code, to 
provide the Secretary of Defense with the authority to 
authorize the service secretary concerned to order a member of 
a Reserve component to active duty, with his consent, to 
complete a required health surveillance study or medical 
evaluation in conjunction with a Department of Defense program 
of data collection, analysis, and information dissemination. 
The provision would also authorize the Secretary of Defense to 
retain a reserve component member on active duty to receive 
medical treatment for an illness or disease associated with the 
study or evaluation.
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 512) that 
would authorize the secretaries of the military departments, 
with the concurrence of the Secretary of Defense, to order a 
reserve member to active duty to receive medical care, to be 
medically evaluated for disability or other purpose, or to 
complete a required Department of Defense health care study. 
The section would require the member to consent to the recall.
      The Senate recedes with a clarifying amendment.
Exclusion of reserve officers on educational delay from eligibility for 
        consideration for promotion (sec. 513)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 518) that 
would prohibit promotion eligibility for reserve officers in an 
educational delay status.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
513).
      The House recedes.
Extension of period for retention of reserve component majors and 
        lieutenant commanders who twice fail of selection for promotion 
        (sec. 514)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 514) that 
would extend the period of service of reserve component majors 
and lieutenant commanders following a second failure to be 
selected for promotion. The recommended provision would provide 
a reserve component major or lieutenant commander with twenty 
years of service, or less than six months to reach twenty years 
of service, a six month period to transition out of the 
service.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
514).
      The House recedes.
Computation of years of service exclusion (sec. 515)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 519) that 
would not include the years spent in a college student 
commissioning service status in the computation of years of 
service for a reserve officer. The provision would permit 
reserve officers to serve several more years before facing 
mandatory separation based on years of service.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
515).
      The Senate recedes with a clarifying amendment.
Retention of reserve component chaplains until age 67 (sec. 516)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 516) that 
would permit the Secretary of the Army and the Secretary of the 
Air Force to retain reserve component chaplains until age 67.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
516).
      The House recedes.
Expansion and codification of authority for space required travel on 
        military aircraft for reserves performing inactive-duty 
        training outside the continental United States (sec. 517)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 644) that 
would expand and codify section 8023 of the Department of 
Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 1998 to authorize 
space required travel for certain reservists performing 
inactive-duty training outside the continental United States.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
517).
      The House recedes with a clarifying amendment.

                    Subtitle C--Military Technicians

Revision to military technician (dual status) law (sec. 521)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 521) that 
would clarify section 10216 of title 10, United States Code, 
pertaining to military technicians (dual status), and extend 
the time from six months to up to 12 months that a person may 
remain employed as a technician in the Army and Air Force 
Reserve following loss of status as a military technician (dual 
status).
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Civil service retirement of technicians (sec. 522)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 522) that 
would require the retirement of retirement-eligible Army or Air 
Force Reserve military technicians (dual status) upon loss of 
dual status. The section would also establish procedures for 
the continued employment of certain non-retirement eligible 
technicians in the Army or Air Force Reserve who had been hired 
on or before February 10, 1996, as well as for the re-
employment and separation of non dual-status technicians hired 
subsequently.
      The section would also make a non-dual status technician 
in the Army or Air Force Reserve ineligible for a voluntary 
personnel action involving a military technician (dual status) 
position. The section would define ``voluntary personnel 
action'' as one involving the hiring, entry, appointment, 
reassignment, or transfer into a military technician (dual 
status) position other than the one occupied by the non-dual 
status technician; or promotion in grade in a current position, 
if the non-dual status technician occupies a position which the 
Secretary of the Army or Air Force, as appropriate, has 
designated as requiring a military technician (dual status). 
The section would take effect one year after the date of 
enactment of this bill.
      The section would create new early retirement criteria 
for any technician hired after February 10, 1996 who becomes a 
non-dual status technician. The new criteria would make a 
military technician (dual status) eligible for immediate 
retirement after completing 25 years of service, or after 
becoming 50 years of age and completing 20 years of service. 
Such revised retirement criteria would help to ensure the 
sustainment of the youthful, vigorous technician force that 
will be required in the 21stCentury.
      The section would also permit Army and Air Force Reserve 
technicians who qualify for the Civil Service Retirement System 
(CSRS) to be provided a disability retirement--something for 
which, heretofore, only National Guard technicians under CSRS 
were qualified.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would eliminate 
the limit on the number of mandatory retirements that could be 
considered in a year.
Revision to non-dual status technicians statute (sec. 523)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 523) that 
recognize that the National Guard, as well as the Army and Air 
Force Reserves, require a limited number of non-dual status 
technicians to operate effectively and would limit the total 
number of non-dual status technicians in the National Guard to 
no more than 1,950 on and after October 1, 2001, and the total 
in the Army and Air Force Reserves to no more than 175, on or 
after October 1, 2007. If at any time after the effective dates 
the numerical limits are exceeded, the section would require 
that the Secretary of Defense take action to require the 
appropriate secretaries of the military services to immediately 
reduce the excess.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Revision to authorities relating to National Guard technicians (sec. 
        524)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 524) that 
would amend section 709 of title 32, United States Code, to 
authorize the Secretary of the Army and the Secretary of the 
Air Force to employ non-dual status technicians in the National 
Guard.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Effective date (sec. 525)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 525) that 
would delay the non-dual status technician employment authority 
provided to the Department in sections 523 and 524 in the House 
amendment until 180 days after the Secretary of Defense submits 
the plan for eliminating all non-dual status technicians 
required by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 
Year 1998 or provides an alternative plan for non-dual status 
technicians.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Secretary of Defense review of Army technician costing process (sec. 
        526)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 526) that 
would require the Secretary of Defense to review, and if 
necessary direct revisions to, the procedures and processes 
employed by the Army to develop budget estimates of the 
required annual authorizations and appropriations for civilian 
personnel, and especially Army National Guard and Army Reserve 
military technicians (dual status).
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Fiscal year 2000 limitation on number of non-dual status technicians 
        (sec. 527)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 527) that 
would establish numerical limits on the number of non-dual 
status technicians who may be employed in the Department of 
Defense as of September 30, 2000.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.

                     Subtitle D--Service Academies

Strength limitations at the service academies (sec. 531)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 531) that 
would provide the secretary of a military department the 
authority to waive the 4,000 cadet strength limitation by five 
percent after the secretary notifies the Committees on Armed 
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 532) that 
would require the Secretary of the Army to bring the academy 
into compliance with the law by the day prior to the graduation 
date of the first, or senior class, in June 2002. The section 
would also provide authority for the Secretary of the Army in 
school year 1999, 2000, and 2001 to vary the cadet end 
strengths from the statutory limit. The section would also 
repeal section 511, of the National Defense Authorization Act 
for Fiscal Year 1992 (Public Law 102-190), add the strength 
limitations of that section to title 10, United States Code, 
and require that compliance with the cadet and midshipmen 
strength limitations will be measured annually as of the day 
before graduation for each of the service academies.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would require 
that compliance with the cadet and midshipmen strength 
limitations will be measured annually as of the day before 
graduation for each of the service academies, would provide the 
secretary of a military department authority to waive the cadet 
and midshipmen strength limitations by one percent, and would 
provide the Secretary of the Army authority to waive the cadet 
strength limitation at the United States Military Academy by 
five percentin the 1999-2000 school year and by two and one-
half percent in the 2000-2001 school year.
Superintendents of the service academies (sec. 532)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 502) that 
would exclude an officer serving in the position of 
Superintendent of the United States Military Academy, 
Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy, or 
Superintendent of the United States Air Force Academy in the 
grade of lieutenant general, or vice admiral in the case of the 
Navy, from counting against the limit on three- and four-star 
general or flag officers. The recommended provision would 
require that, upon termination of a detail as Superintendent, 
the officer must retire. The recommended provision would become 
effective with the appointment of the next Superintendent at 
each academy.
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 534) that 
would exempt officers while serving as the superintendents of 
the service academies, when serving in the grades of lieutenant 
general or vice admiral, from counting against the limits 
imposed by section 525(b) of title 10, United States Code.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would exclude an 
officer serving in the position of Superintendent of the United 
States Military Academy, Superintendent of the United States 
Naval Academy, or Superintendent of the United States Air Force 
Academy in the grade of lieutenant general, or vice admiral in 
the case of the Navy, from counting against the limit on three- 
and four-star general or flag officers effective upon enactment 
of this Act. The amendment would also specify that the 
requirement for an officer to retire upon termination of a 
detail as Superintendent would become effective with the 
appointment of the next Superintendent at each academy.
Dean of academic board, United States Military Academy and dean of the 
        faculty, United States Air Force Academy (sec. 533)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 533) that 
would authorize the Dean of the Academic Board, United States 
Military Academy, and Dean of the Faculty, United States Air 
Force Academy to hold the rank of brigadier general. The 
section would also require that these two general officers be 
counted against and not increase the statutory limits on the 
total number of general officers.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Waiver of reimbursement of expenses for instruction at service 
        academies of persons from foreign countries (sec. 534)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 532) that 
would repeal the current limits on the number of foreign 
students at service academies for which the Secretary of 
Defense may waive reimbursement for tuition costs.
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 531) that 
would increase the Secretary's authority by allowing the full 
cost waivers for up to 20 students at a time at each academy, 
and by permitting the waiver of up to 50 percent of the cost of 
attendance for all other international students.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would repeal 
section 301 of the 1999 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations 
Act (Public Law 106-31) that provided the Secretary of Defense 
with temporary authority to waive tuition costs for 
international students.
Expansion of foreign exchange programs of the service academies (sec. 
        535)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 533) that 
would expand the foreign exchange student program in the 
service academies by increasing the number of cadets or 
midshipmen who may participate in exchange programs from 10 to 
24 and increase the authorized expenditures to support such 
exchanges from $50,000 to $120,000.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.

                   Subtitle E--Education and Training

Establishment of a Department of Defense international student program 
        at the senior military colleges (sec. 541)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 541) that 
would require the Secretary of Defense to establish a program 
to facilitate the enrollment and instruction of international 
students at the Senior Military Colleges (SMC). The Secretary 
of Defense would be authorized to underwrite, in whole or in 
part, the cost of the international students' attendance at the 
SMCs.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Authority for Army War College to award degree of master of strategic 
        studies (sec. 542)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 535) that 
would authorize the Commandant of the United States Army War 
College to confer the degree of Masters of Strategic Studies 
upon graduates of the War College who fulfill the requirements 
of the degree.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
542).
      The House recedes.
Authority for Air University to award graduate-level degrees (sec. 543)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 537) that 
would authorize the Commander of the Air Force Air University 
to confer graduate-level degrees upon graduates of the Air 
University who fulfill the requirements of a degree. The 
recommended provision would permit award of the degrees of 
Master of Strategic Studies for the Air War College, Master of 
Military Operational Art and Science for the Air Command and 
Staff College, and Master of Airpower Art and Science for the 
School of Advanced Airpower Studies.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
543).
      The Senate recedes.
Reserve credit for participation in health professions scholarship and 
        financial assistance program (sec. 544)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 517) that 
would specify that the award of service credit for reservists 
who participate in a health professions scholarship and 
financial assistance program applies only to those who complete 
a satisfactory year of service in the Selected Reserve and 
would revise the existing statutes to ensure that reserve 
service credit for reservists who participate in a health 
professions scholarship and financial assistance program is not 
awarded for pay and longevity purposes.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
544).
      The House recedes.
Permanent authority for ROTC scholarships for graduate students (sec. 
        545)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 534) that 
would make permanent a temporary authority that permits 
graduate students to be awarded Reserve Officer Training Corps 
(ROTC) scholarships and would limit the number of graduate 
student ROTC scholarships awarded to 15 percent of the total 
number of scholarships.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
545).
      The House recedes.
Increase in monthly subsistence allowance for Senior ROTC cadets 
        selected for advanced training (sec. 546)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 546) that 
would increase the monthly subsistence allowance of senior 
Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets from $150 per month to 
$200 per month.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Contingent funding increase for Junior ROTC program (sec. 547)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 547) that 
would require that any funds appropriated annually for the 
National Guard Youth Challenge Program in excess of $62.5 
million would be provided to the Junior Reserve Officer 
Training Corps (ROTC) program.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Change from annual to biennial reporting under the reserve component 
        Montgomery GI Bill (sec. 548)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 574) that 
would change the frequency for the Secretary of Defense to 
report to the Congress concerning the operation of the Selected 
Reserve educational assistance program under the Montgomery 
G.I. Bill from annually to every two years, covering the period 
of time since the last report and would permit the Secretary of 
Defense to submit a report more frequently if he deems such an 
activity to be appropriate.
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 548) that 
would authorize the Secretary of Defense to submit a report on 
the reserve component Montgomery GI Bill on a biennial basis in 
lieu of the current requirement to submit the report on an 
annual basis.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would merge the 
two provisions into a single provision retaining the 
authorities of both.
Recodification and consolidation of statutes denying Federal grants and 
        contracts by certain departments and agencies to institutions 
        of higher education that prohibit senior ROTC units or military 
        recruiting on campus (sec. 549)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 549) that 
would consolidate and recodify three provisions of law related 
to colleges and universities that prohibit senior Reserve 
Officers Training Corps units or military recruiting on campus.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with a clarifying amendment.
Accrual funding for Coast Guard Montgomery GI Bill liabilities (sec. 
        550)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1079) that 
would permit the Secretary of Transportation to deposit funds 
in the Department of Defense Education Benefits Fund to finance 
the Coast Guard College Fund program.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with a clarifying amendment.

                Subtitle F--Reserve Component Management

Financial assistance program for pursuit of degrees by officer 
        candidates in Marine Corps Platoon Leaders Class program (sec. 
        551)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 539) that 
would authorize the Secretary of the Navy to provide financial 
assistance to an eligible enlisted member of the Marine Corps 
Reserve for expenses incurred in pursuit of a baccalaureate 
degree and a commission in the Marine Corps.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
518).
      The House recedes with an amendment that would authorize 
the Secretary of the Navy to, under certain conditions, waive 
the enlisted service obligation.
Options to improve recruiting for the Army Reserve (sec. 552)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 519) that 
would direct the Secretary of the Army to conduct a review of 
the Army's system of recruiting for the Army Reserve to include 
examining, as a possible course of corrective action, whether 
the responsibility for Army Reserve recruiting should be placed 
under the control of the Army Reserve Command.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Joint duty assignments for reserve component general and flag officers 
        (sec. 553)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 511) that 
would permit up to 25 reserve component general and flag 
officers to serve on active duty for periods of 180 days or 
longer without counting against the active duty general and 
flag officer limits.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would create a 
``Chairman's 10'' category for reserve component general and 
flag officers. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff would 
designate up to 10 one-star and two-star positions to be filled 
for tours of duty in excess of 180 days only by reserve 
component general and flag officers. The designated positions 
would be considered joint duty assignments for the purposes of 
chapter 38 of title 10, United States Code. Reserve component 
officers filling these designated positions would not count 
against the number of general and flag officers on active duty 
or the limits on the distribution of officers within the 
general and flag officer grades. The 10 reserve component 
officers filling the designated positions would be in addition 
to those reserve component general and flag officers on active 
duty tours in excess of 180 days who are counted against the 
number of general and flag officers on active duty and are 
included in the distribution of officers within the general and 
flag officer grades.
Grade of chiefs of reserve components and the additional general 
        officers at the National Guard Bureau (sec. 554)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 522) that 
would establish the grade of the chiefs of the reserve 
components and the directors of the Army and Air National Guard 
as three-star positions. The provision would exempt these 
officers from counting against the limit on the number of 
general and flag officers on active duty, but would not exempt 
the positions from the limits on the number of three- and four-
star general and flag officers.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would authorize 
the chiefs of the reserve components and the directors of the 
Army and Air National Guard to serve at one grade higher than 
currently authorized if certain conditions were met. Officers 
serving as the chief of a reserve components or director of the 
Army or Air National Guard would be authorized, subject to the 
advice and consent of the Senate, to serve one grade higher 
than currently authorized if they were recommended by the 
secretary of the military department and were adjudged by the 
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, as a result of a 
criteria and process established by the Chairman, to possess 
significant joint duty experience. Officers in these positions 
serving at a higher grade would count against the number of 
general and flag officers on active duty and against the limit 
on three- and four-star general and flag officers. The 
amendment would, for a three-year transition period, permit the 
Secretary of Defense to waive the joint duty experience 
criteria established by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of 
Staff
      While the ultimate decision regarding qualifying criteria 
should be left with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, the 
conferees believe that officers serving at a higher grade 
should not be limited exclusively to those who have served a 
joint general and flag officer tour. The conferees believe that 
reserve officers could gain joint experience in a variety of 
different ways, for example, as a result of repetitive tours of 
less than 180 days, as an individual mobilization augmentee, as 
an advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, or 
some other experience. The conferees urge the Chairman of the 
Joint Chiefs of Staff to take account of this consideration 
when formulating the selection criteria.
Duties of Reserves on active duty in support of the Reserves (sec. 555)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 512) that 
would expand the functions and duties authorized to be 
performed by Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) personnel. The 
recommendedprovision would also require the Secretary of 
Defense to review how AGR personnel will be used given the expanded 
functions and duties, and would require the Secretary of Defense to 
report to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House 
of Representatives on whether AGRs should be accounted for within the 
active component end strength and funded within the appropriations for 
active component military personnel.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with a clarifying amendment.
Repeal of limitation on number of Reserves on full-time active duty in 
        support of preparedness for responses to emergencies involving 
        weapons of mass destruction (sec. 556)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 513) that 
would repeal the limitation on the number of reserves on full-
time active duty who can provide support in response to an 
emergency involving weapons of mass destruction.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Establishment of Office of the Coast Guard Reserve (sec. 557)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 521) that 
would establish in the Coast Guard an Office of Reserve Affairs 
headed by an officer in a grade above captain.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would permit any 
Coast Guard officer in the grade of Captain with more than 10 
years of service and who is recommended by the Secretary of 
Transportation to be nominated to be the Director of the Coast 
Guard Reserve.
Report on use of National Guard facilities and infrastructure for 
        support of provision of services to veterans (sec. 558)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1033) that 
would require the Chief of the National Guard Bureau, in 
consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to submit 
a report to the Secretary of Defense assessing the feasibility 
and desirability of using the facilities and electronic 
infrastructure of the National Guard to support providing 
services to veterans. The Secretary of Defense would be 
required to submit the report, not later than April 1, 2000, to 
the Congress along with any comments the Secretary considers 
important.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with a clarifying amendment.

           Subtitle G--Decorations, Awards, and Commendations

Waiver of time limitations for award of certain decorations to certain 
        persons (sec. 561)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 551) that 
would waive the statutory time limitations for the award of 
military decorations to certain individuals who have been 
recommended by the service concerned for these awards.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
551).
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would merge the 
two provisions so as to include all award recommendations that 
have received a favorable recommendation from the service 
secretary concerned.
Authority for award of Medal of Honor to Alfred Rascon for valor during 
        the Vietnam conflict (sec. 562)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 552) that 
would waive the statutory time limits and authorize the 
President to award the Medal of Honor to Alfred Rascon, of 
Laurel, Maryland for valor during the Vietnam conflict.
      The House amendment contained an identical provision 
(sec. 553).
      The conference agreement includes this provision.
Elimination of current backlog of requests for replacement of military 
        decorations (sec. 563)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 553) that 
would require the Secretary of Defense to make available such 
funds and resources as are necessary to eliminate the backlog 
of requests for the issuance of military decorations for former 
members of the armed forces.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with a clarifying amendment.
      The conferees are aware that the services have entered 
into contracts with the National Personnel Records Center, 
where the military records are archived, to conduct the 
necessary research and determine the eligibility for the 
requested awards. The conferees expect the secretaries of the 
military departments to review the contracts to ensure the 
specifications are sufficient to eliminate the backlog of 
requests and to ensure that the work performed under these 
contracts meets the requirements of the contract.
Retroactive award of Navy Combat Action Ribbon (sec. 564)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 554) that 
would authorize the Secretary of the Navy to award the Navy 
Combat Action Ribbon to a member of the Navy or Marine Corps 
for participation in ground or surface combat during any period 
after December 6, 1941 and before March 1, 1961, if the 
Secretary determines that the member has not been previously 
recognized for such participation.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Sense of Congress concerning Presidential unit citation for crew of the 
        U.S.S. Indianapolis (sec. 565)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 552) that 
would express the sense of Congress that the President should 
award a Presidential Unit Citation to the crew of the USS 
Indianapolis.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.

               Subtitle H-Matters Relating to Recruiting

Access to secondary school students for military recruiting purposes 
        (sec. 571)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 567) that 
would request each local educational entity with responsibility 
for secondary school education to provide military recruiters 
the same access to students as is provided to other prospective 
employers.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Increased authority to extend delayed entry period for enlistments of 
        persons with no prior military service (sec. 572)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 572) that 
would increase the period in which a potential recruit may be 
extended in the delayed entry program from 180 days to 365 
days.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Army College First pilot program (sec. 573)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 573) that 
would require the Secretary of the Army to establish a pilot 
program, during the period beginning on October 1, 1999 and 
ending on September 30, 2004, to assess whether the Army could 
increase the number and quality of persons recruited for the 
Army by encouraging recruits to pursue or continue higher 
education, vocational or technical training before entering 
active duty. The pilot program authority could consist of two 
unique alternatives. In one, recruits could be placed in the 
delayed entry program for a maximum of two years and receive a 
$150 stipend each month while completing their higher 
education, vocational or technical training prior to entering 
active duty. In another, recruits would enlist in the selected 
reserve, complete initial entry training and be assigned to a 
Selected Reserve unit while participating in a two year program 
of higher education, vocational or technical training. Upon 
completion of their schooling, the member would be discharged 
from the Selected Reserve and enlist in the active component. 
The provision would require the Secretary of the Army to assess 
the effectiveness of the pilot program and report that 
assessment to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate 
and the House of Representatives, by no later than February 1, 
2004.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with a clarifying amendment.
Use of recruiting materials for public relations purposes (sec. 574)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 578) that 
would authorize the Department of Defense to use advertising 
materials developed for recruiting and retention of personnel 
to be used for public relations purposes.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with a clarifying amendment.

            Subtitle I--Matters Relating to Missing Persons

Nondisclosure of debriefing information on missing persons previously 
        returned to United States control (sec. 575)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 577) that 
would prohibit disclosure of the record of any debriefings 
conducted by an official of the United States authorized to 
conduct such a debriefing of a missing person returned to the 
U.S. control.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would clarify 
that this provision does not limit release of information in 
accordance with procedures described in section 1506(d)(2) and 
(3) of title 10, United States Code.
Recovery and identification of remains of certain World War II 
        servicemen lost in Pacific Theater of Operations (sec. 576)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1083) that 
would urge the Secretary of the Army to make every reasonable 
effort, as a matter of high priority, to search for, recover, 
and identify the remains of World War II servicemen lost in the 
Pacific theater and to report to the Congress, not later than 
September 30, 2000, on the efforts to recover these remains.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would require 
the Secretary of Defense to make every reasonable effort to 
search for, recover, and identify the remains of World War II 
servicemen lost in the Pacific theater and to report to the 
Congress, by no later than September 30, 2000, on the efforts 
to recover these remains. The report would include the report 
on the backlog of cases by conflict and the joint manning plan 
required by section 566 of the National Defense Authorization 
Act for Fiscal Year 1999.

                       Subtitle J--Other Matters

Authority for special courts-martial to impose sentences to confinement 
        and forfeitures of pay of up to one year (sec. 577)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 561) that 
would amend section 819 of title 10, United States Code, 
Article 19 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, to increase 
the sentencing jurisdiction of those special courts-martial 
which are authorized to adjudge a bad-conduct discharge to 
include confinement for one year and forfeiture of two-thirds 
pay for one year.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with a technical amendment.
Funeral honors details for funerals of veterans (sec. 578)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 571) that 
would establish the minimum composition of a funeral honors 
detail to provide honors at the funeral of a veteran. The 
provision would require the Secretary of Defense to provide, at 
a minimum, two uniformed military personnel and the capability 
to provide a high quality recording of taps. At least one 
member of the funeral honors detail must represent the service 
of the deceased veteran. The Secretary of Defense would be able 
to use either active or reserve component or a mix of active 
and reserve component personnel to provide the funeral honors. 
The ceremony would, at a minimum, include folding and 
presentation of the United States flag and the playing of taps. 
The provision would authorize reserve component personnel who 
participate in an honor guard detail to receive retirement 
point credit, would authorize medical treatment for any illness 
or injury a reservist might incur during the period in which 
they are participating in an honor detail and would authorize a 
$50 stipend for the performance as part of a funeral honors 
detail. The provision would also make deceased members or 
former members of the Selected Reserve eligible for funeral 
honors. The provision would permit the Secretary of Defense to 
accept the voluntary services of veterans support organizations 
to assist in performing funeral honors. The provision would 
encourage the veterans support organizations at the national 
and local level to cooperate with the Department of Defense to 
the maximum extent possible to provide those veterans whose 
families request military honors the recognition they deserve.
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 565) that 
would require the secretaries of the military departments to 
provide, upon request, honor guard details for the funerals of 
veterans. The section would specify that the honor guard 
details be comprised of not less than two persons with the 
capability to play a recording of taps. At least one member of 
the honor guard detail would be a member of the same service as 
the deceased veteran. The Secretary of Defense would be 
required to establish procedures for coordinating and 
responding to requests for honor guard details, establishing 
standards and protocol, and providing training and quality 
control. The Secretary would also be authorized to provide 
financial support, material, equipment, and training to support 
nongovernmental organizations, as necessary to support honor 
guard activities. The provision would also provide incentives 
to facilitate the participation of reservists by providing 
retirement credit, reimbursement for transportation costs, and 
a $50 stipend to reservists who volunteer to provide funeral 
honors.
      The House recedes with a clarifying amendment.
Purpose and funding limitations for National Guard Challenge Program 
        (sec. 579)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1051) that 
would repeal the provision of law that limits federal 
expenditures under the National Guard Challenge Program to 
$50.0 million in any fiscal year
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 566) that 
would clarify minimum curriculum of the National Guard 
Challenge Program, expand the range of supervised work 
experience that Challenge students might experience, in 
addition to the community service work experience currently 
provided, and increase the limit on the annual amount of 
federal funds that can be spent on the program from $50.0 
million to $62.5 million.
      The Senate recedes.
Department of Defense STARBASE Program (sec. 580)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1057) that 
would require the Secretary of Defense to conduct a science, 
mathematics, and technology education improvement program known 
as the DOD STARBASE Program. The provision would require the 
Secretary to establish a minimum of 25 academies under the 
program, with minimum annual funding of $200,000 per academy. 
The provision would authorize the Secretary to provide 
administrative and logistical support for activities under the 
program and to accept financial and other support from other 
federal agencies, state and local governments, and not-for-
profit and other organizations in the private sector.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would eliminate 
the mandated funding levels and make other clarifying changes.
      STARBASE targets at-risk youth and combats some of the 
most challenging problems facing America's youth today: 
negative feelings toward science and math; lack of personal 
direction; and substance abuse. It was initiated as a pilot 
program at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Michigan in 
1990. The Department of Defense has funded this program since 
1993.
      The conferees note that the Department of Defense and 
themilitary services have developed and are implementing effective 
policies to specify and govern the use of personnel, military 
facilities and other Department of Defense support to the STARBASE 
program. The conferees believe the provision of such support enhances 
the effectiveness of STARBASE. As a result of the availability of such 
resources, STARBASE is able to provide varied and exciting platforms 
for its curriculum. Students gain new perceptions of math and science, 
techniques for the development of positive self-esteem and answers to 
questions on how to avoid substance abuse. Such support also offers 
positive exposure to the military for STARBASE children, older 
siblings, parents and teachers. As a result, the conferees believe that 
such policies for providing personnel, military facilities, and other 
support to STARBASE should continue to be used. So long as this support 
continues, the conferees do not believe it is necessary to mandate, in 
statute, the authority for military departments to provide support to 
STARBASE.
      The STARBASE program has been highly successful because 
of the insistence on maintaining a fully funded quality 
program. The conferees encourage the Secretary of Defense to 
establish criteria for each STARBASE program that will maintain 
that quality and to support the establishment and operation 
only of those STARBASE programs that are funded at a level 
sufficient to ensure program success.
Survey of members leaving military service on attitudes toward military 
        service (sec. 581)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 583) that 
would require the Secretary of Defense to conduct a one-time 
survey of military personnel leaving the services between 
January 1, 2000 and June 30, 2000, to determine military 
members' attitudes on a variety of subjects that may be 
affecting retention.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
568).
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would clarify 
the minimum requirements specified to be included in the 
survey.
Service review agencies covered by professional staffing requirement 
        (sec. 582)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 563) that 
would clarify that the requirement for legal and medical 
professional staff specified in section 1555 of title 10, 
United States Code, apply to the Navy Council of Personnel 
Boards and the Board for Correction of Naval Records as if the 
staff of those organizations were combined.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Participation of members in management of organizations abroad that 
        promote international understanding (sec. 583)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 575) that 
would amend section 1033(b)(3) of title 10, United States Code, 
to add to the classes of non-federal entities therein certain 
overseas entities that promote understanding between U.S. 
military personnel stationed abroad and the people of the host 
nation.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with a clarifying amendment.
Support for expanded child care services and youth program services for 
        dependents (sec. 584)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 580) that 
would authorize the Secretary of Defense to provide financial 
assistance to eligible civilian providers of child care 
services or youth program services for members of the armed 
forces and other eligible federal employees, and would permit 
children who are not otherwise eligible for these services to 
participate on a space available basis.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would limit 
financial assistance provided to eligible civilian providers to 
appropriated funds, would ensure that use of civilian providers 
does not supplant or replace child care and youth program 
services of a military installation, and would clarify the 
requirements for determining the eligibility of civilian 
providers.
Report and regulations on Department of Defense policies on protecting 
        the confidentiality of communications with professionals 
        providing therapeutic or related services regarding sexual or 
        domestic abuse (sec. 585)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1026) that 
would require the Comptroller General to study the policies, 
procedures, and practices of the military departments for 
protecting the confidentiality of communications between 
military dependents, who have engaged in or who are victims of 
sexual harassment, sexual abuse, or intra-family abuse, and the 
professionals with whom the dependent seeks professional 
services concerning these matters. The provision would also 
require the Secretary of Defense to prescribe regulations, 
policies, and procedures the Secretary considers necessary to 
protect these communications, consistent with the findings of 
the Comptroller General; relevant professional organization 
standards; federal and state law; the best interest of the 
victims of sexual harassment, sexual assault, or intra-family 
abuse; military necessity; and other factors, that the 
Secretary, in consultation with the Attorney General, consider 
appropriate. The Comptroller General would be required to 
submit a report on his findings to the Committees on Armed 
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives, as 
well as the Secretary of Defense. The Secretary of Defense 
would be required to report, not later than January 21, 2000, 
to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House 
of Representatives with regard to the policies recommended.
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 570) that 
would require the Comptroller General to conduct a study of the 
policies regarding confidentiality between military dependents 
and their psychotherapists. The Secretary of Defense would be 
required to prescribe regulations to protect confidentiality 90 
days after receiving the Comptroller General's report.
      The House recedes with a clarifying amendment.
Members under burdensome personnel tempo (sec. 586)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 692) that 
would establish procedures to manage the deployment of service 
members. Specifically, the provision would require that the 
first general or flag officer in the chain of command approve 
the deployment of a member who would be deployed more than 180 
days of the past 365 days. The provision would also require 
that deployments of members who would be deployed more than 200 
days of the past 365 days be approved by a four-star general or 
flag officer. The provision would require that service members 
deployed in excess of 220 days of the past 365 days be paid 
$100 per day for each day over 220 days. The provision would 
authorize the Secretary of Defense to suspend applicability of 
this provision when the Secretary determines that such a waiver 
is in the national security interests of the United States.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would change the 
points at which senior officer approval is required. The 
amendment would require the first general or flag officer in 
the chain of command to approve any deployment in excess of 182 
days. Approval of a general or flag officer in the grade of 
general or admiral would be required for any deployment that 
would be in excess of 220 days. Service members deployed in 
excess of 250 days would be paid $100 per day for each day over 
250 days. The amendment would define the term deployment until 
90 days after the Secretary of Defense develops a common method 
to measure operations tempo and personnel tempo as required by 
another provision in this conference report and reports the 
definition to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate 
and the House of Representatives. At that time, the definition 
of perstempo will obtain. The amendment would authorize the 
service chief to suspend applicability of the provision when 
the service chief determines that it is in the national 
security interests of the United States. The senior officer 
approval requirements would be effective October 1, 2000. The 
amendment would make the payment of the $100 per diem effective 
October 1, 2001.
      The conferees are determined to ensure that the services 
have the means to track the perstempo of individual service 
members and consider the effects of perstempo when assigning 
service members to deployments and other temporary duties 
awayfrom the service member's home station. The conferees understand 
that each service is unique and manages deployment of units 
differently. While the point at which general and flag officer approval 
is required and at which the additional per diem would be paid is 
universal, the conferees will entertain a recommendation by the 
Secretary of Defense to adjust these points to accommodate deployment 
cycles or other operational considerations.
      The conferees consider it vital that the services 
expeditiously develop the new record keeping systems that will 
allow detailed analysis of operations and personnel tempo on an 
individual basis. The conferees consider this objective a high 
priority matter that will receive continuing close oversight.

                     Subtitle K--Domestic Violence

Responses to domestic violence in the armed forces (sec. 591-594)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 581) that 
would require the Secretary of Defense to establish a military-
civilian task force on domestic violence. The task force would 
serve for three years. Within six months of appointment, the 
task force would recommend actions to the Department of 
Defense: a standard format for agreements with civilian law 
enforcement authorities relating to acts of domestic violence 
involving members of the armed forces; a requirement that 
commanding officers provide to persons protected by a ``no 
contact order'' a written copy of that order within 24 hours; 
standard guidance to commanders on factors to consider when 
determining appropriate action on substantiated allegations of 
domestic violence; and a standard training program for all 
commanding officers on the handling of domestic violence cases. 
The task force would submit additional periodic reports to the 
Secretary of Defense containing analyses and recommendations 
for responding, or improving responses, to cases of domestic 
violence. The provision would also require the Secretary to 
establish a central database and report annually to Congress on 
each reported case of domestic violence, the number and action 
taken on substantiated allegations, and the number and 
description of allegations where the evidence is insufficient 
to support disciplinary action.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would clarify 
the membership on the task force, would establish an incentive 
program for improving responses to domestic violence involving 
members of the armed forces and military family members, modify 
the termination date to be three years after enactment of this 
Act and make other clarifying changes separating the provision 
into four separate provisions.

                   legislative provisions not adopted

Expansion of list of diseases presumed to be service-connected for 
        radiation-exposed veterans
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1062) that 
would expand the list of diseases presumed to be service-
connected for radiation-exposed veterans by adding lung cancer, 
colon cancer and tumors of the brain and central nervous 
system.
      The House bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Improvement in system for assigning personnel to warfighting units
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 569) that 
would require the secretaries of the military departments to 
review the military personnel assignment system under their 
jurisdiction and identify those policies which prevent 
warfighting units from being fully manned.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Minimum educational requirements for faculty of the Community College 
        of the Air Force
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 536) that 
would permit the Commander of the Air Force Air Education and 
Training Command to establish minimum requirements relating to 
education for Community College of the Air Force professors and 
instructors.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
      The conferees did not include this provision in the 
conference report solely because it was determined to be 
unnecessary. The conferees intend that the Air Force take those 
personnel actions, within current law and policy, necessary to 
ensure that the Community College of the Air Force remains an 
accredited degree granting institution. The conferees note that 
the Office of Personnel Management, in a letter dated July 13, 
1998, has stated that the Air Force has the authority under 
title 10, United States Code, to impose minimum educational 
requirements in order to acquire and retain accreditation of 
the Community College of the Air Force. The Office of Personnel 
Management letter indicates that the authority to implement a 
minimum education requirement policy for instructors in the 
Community College of the Air Force can be implemented 
immediately and, further, that the Office of Personnel 
Management will include this authority in the next revision to 
the Qualifications Standards Operating Manual. The conferees 
expect the Air Force to establish the appropriate minimum 
education requirements for instructors in the Community College 
of the Air Force.
Posthumous advancement of Rear Admiral (Retired) Husband E. Kimmel and 
        Major General (Retired) Walter C. Short on retired lists
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 582) that 
would request the President to advance the late Rear Admiral 
(retired) Husband E. Kimmel to the grade of admiral on the 
retired list of the Navy and to advance the late Major General 
(retired) Walter C. Short to the grade of lieutenant general on 
the retired list of the Army. Any advancement shall not 
increase or otherwise modify the compensation or benefits to 
any person, now or in the future, based on the military service 
of the officer advanced. The provision would express the Sense 
of the Congress that Rear Admiral Kimmel and Major General 
Short performed their duties in Hawaii competently and 
professionally and, therefore, the losses incurred by the 
United States in the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hickham Army Air 
Field and Schofield Barracks, Hawaii on December 7, 1941 were 
not a result of dereliction of duty.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Reduced minimum blood and breath alcohol levels for offense of drunken 
        operation of or control of a vehicle, aircraft, or vessel
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 562) that 
would amend section 911(2) of title 10, United States Code, 
article 111(2) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, to 
reduce, from 0.10 grams to 0.08 grams, the blood and breath 
alcohol levels for the offense of drunken operation of a 
vehicle, aircraft, or vessel.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
      The conferees note that a recent General Accounting 
Office study (GAO/ RCED-99-179) could not conclude that merely 
lowering the statutory blood alcohol level resulted in lowering 
the number and severity of alcohol-related traffic accidents. 
However, the report did find strong indications that a 
comprehensive approach, including license revocation and 
lowered blood alcohol statutes, public education campaigns, and 
increased enforcement would have that effect. The conferees 
direct the Secretary of Defense to submit a report to the 
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of 
Representatives before April 1, 2000, on the Department's 
efforts to reduce alcohol-related disciplinary infractions, 
traffic accidents, and other such incidents. The report should 
include the Secretary's recommendations for any appropriate 
legislative changes.
Use of humanitarian and civic assistance funding for pay and allowances 
        of special operations command reserves furnishing demining 
        training and related assistance as humanitarian assistance
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 312) that 
would authorize pay and allowances from within funds for the 
overseashumanitarian, disaster, and civic assistance account, 
for reserve members of the Special Operations Command who perform 
humanitarian demining activities.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.

          Title VI--Compensation and Other Personnel Benefits

                     legislative provisions adopted

                     Subtitle A--Pay and Allowances

Fiscal year 2000 increase in military basic pay and reform of basic pay 
        rates (sec. 601)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 601) that 
would waive section 1009 of title 37, United States Code, and 
increase the rates of basic pay for members of the uniformed 
services by 4.8 percent. This increase would be effective 
January 1, 2000. In addition, the recommended provision would, 
effective July 1, 2000, restructure the pay tables for the 
uniformed services.
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 601) that 
would provide a 4.8 percent military pay raise effective 
January 1, 2000 and would restructure the pay tables to reduce 
pay compression between grades, eliminate inconsistencies in 
the pay table, and increase incentives for promotion, effective 
July 1, 2000. This provision would also adjust the cap on 
military pay levels to level III of the Executive Schedule to 
bring the standards for maximum pay in line with the standards 
established for federal civilian employees.
      The Senate recedes with a technical and clarifying 
amendment.
Pay increases for fiscal years 2001 through 2006 (sec. 602)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 602) that 
would amend section 1009 of title 37, United States Code, to 
provide that the military pay raises for each of fiscal years 
2001 through 2006 be equal to the increase in the Employment 
Cost Index plus one-half percent.
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 602) that 
would require that the rate of military pay increases for 
fiscal years after fiscal year 2000 be calculated using the 
full Employment Cost Index increase.
      The House recedes.
Additional amount available for fiscal year 2000 increase in basic 
        allowance for housing inside the United States (sec. 603)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 603) that 
would increase the funding available for basic allowance for 
housing by $442.5 million.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would increase 
the funding available for basic allowance for housing by $225.0 
million.

           Subtitle B--Bonuses and Special and Incentive Pays

Extension of certain bonuses and special pay authorities for reserve 
        forces (sec. 611)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 612) that 
would extend the authority for the special pay for health care 
professionals who serve in the Selected Reserve in critically 
short wartime specialties, the Selected Reserve reenlistment 
bonus, the Selected Reserve enlistment bonus, special pay for 
enlisted members of the Selected Reserve assigned to certain 
high priority units, the Selected Reserve affiliation bonus, 
the ready reserve enlistment and reenlistment bonus, and the 
prior service enlistment bonus until December 31, 2000. The 
provision would also extend the authority for repayment of 
educational loans for certain health care professionals who 
serve in the Selected Reserve until January 1, 2001.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
611).
      The Senate recedes.
Extension of certain bonuses and special pay authorities for nurse 
        officer candidates, registered nurses, and nurse anesthetists 
        (sec. 612)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 613) that 
would extend, until December 31, 2000, the authority to pay 
certain bonuses and special pay for nurse officer candidates, 
registered nurses, and nurse anesthetists.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
612).
      The Senate recedes.
Extension of authorities relating to payment of other bonuses and 
        special pays (sec. 613)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 611) that 
would extend, until December 31, 2000, the authority to pay the 
aviation officer retention bonus, the reenlistment bonus for 
active members, the enlistment bonuses for critical skills, the 
special pay for nuclear qualified officers who extend the 
period of active service, the nuclear career accession bonus.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
613).
      The Senate recedes.
Amount of aviation career incentive pay for air battle managers (sec. 
        614)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 614) that 
would authorize air battle managers to be paid either aviation 
career incentive pay or hazardous duty pay under section 
301(a)(11) of title 37, United States Code, whichever is 
greater.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
614).
      The Senate recedes with a clarifying amendment.
Expansion of authority to provide special pay to aviation career 
        officers extending period of active duty (sec. 615)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 615) that 
would eliminate the need for secretaries of the military 
departments to define critical aviation specialties annually 
and permit them to offer bonuses of up to $25,000 for each year 
that aviation officers in the grade of O-5 and below agree to 
remain on active duty in aviation service, up to 25 years of 
aviation service.
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 615) that 
would expand the authority to pay Aviation Continuation Pay to 
aviation officers in grades below O-7 through their twenty-
fifth year of service. The provision would also extend the 
$25,000 maximum annual amount of the bonus to all contracts, 
regardless of length.
      The Senate recedes with a clarifying amendment.
Additional special pay for board certified veterinarians in the Armed 
        Forces and Public Health Service (sec. 616)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 619) that 
would authorize a special pay ranging from $2,000 per year to 
$5,000 per year, depending on years of service, for board 
certified veterinarians in the armed forces and the Public 
Health Service.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with a clarifying amendment.
Diving duty special pay (sec. 617)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 620) that 
would increase the maximum monthly amount of the diving duty 
special pay from $200 to $240 for officers and from $300 to 
$340 for enlisted personnel.
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 616) that 
would increase the maximum amount of monthly pay for diving 
duty from $200 to $240 for officers, and from $300 to $340 for 
enlisted members. The section would also repeal the restriction 
limiting recipients of diving duty pay to one additional 
hazardous duty pay under section 301 of title 37, United States 
Code.
      The Senate recedes with a clarifying amendment.
Reenlistment bonus (sec. 618)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 621) that 
would increase the maximum amount of the active duty 
reenlistment bonus from $45,000 to $60,000.
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 617) that 
would reduce the number of months of service required before 
reaching eligibility to receive a reenlistment bonus from 21 to 
17 and increase the formula for determining the amount of the 
bonus from 10 to 15 times the rate of monthly basic pay and the 
maximum bonus authorized from $45,000 to $60,000.
      The Senate recedes with a clarifying amendment.
Enlistment bonus (sec. 619)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 622) that 
would increase the maximum amount of the active duty enlistment 
bonus for designated critical skills from $12,000 to $20,000, 
and would permit the entire enlistment bonus to be paid in a 
single lump-sum upon completion of training and award of the 
service skill designation.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
618).
      The Senate recedes with a clarifying amendment.
Selected Reserve enlistment bonus (sec. 620)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 623) that 
would authorize the secretaries of the military departments to 
offer an enlistment bonus to persons who enlist in the Selected 
Reserve for three-, four- or five-year enlistments and to 
increase the maximum bonus from $5,000 to $8,000.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Special pay for members of the Coast Guard Reserve assigned to high 
        priority units of the Selected Reserve (sec. 621)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 624) that 
would authorize the Secretary of Transportation to pay a 
special pay, not to exceed $10 per drill period, to Coast Guard 
Selected Reservists serving in certain high priority units 
designated by the Secretary.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Reduced minimum period of enlistment in Army in critical skill for 
        eligibility for enlistment bonus (sec. 622)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 625) that 
would authorize the Army to incentivize the two-year enlistment 
option for certain critical skills.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Eligibility for reserve component prior service enlistment bonus upon 
        attaining a critical skill (sec. 623)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 626) that 
would authorize the secretaries of the military departments to 
offer an enlistment bonus to persons with prior service who 
enlist in the Selected Reserve when they attain certain 
critical skills.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
619).
      The House recedes with a clarifying amendment.
Increase in special pay and bonuses for nuclear-qualified officers 
        (sec. 624)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 627) that 
would increase, from $15,000 to $25,000, the special pay for 
nuclear-qualified officers who extend the period of active 
service; increase the nuclear career accession bonus from 
$10,000 to $20,000; and would increase the nuclear career 
annual incentive bonuses from $12,000 to $22,000 for nuclear 
qualified officers and from $5,500 to $10,000 for nuclear 
qualified officers who received their nuclear training as an 
enlisted person.
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 620) that 
would increase the maximum amount of annual special pay for 
nuclear-qualified officers extending period of active service 
from $15,000 to $25,000; the maximum amount of the nuclear 
career accession bonus from $10,000 to $20,000; the maximum 
amount of the nuclear career annual incentive bonus for 
officers who received naval nuclear power plant training as 
officers from $12,000 to $22,000; and the maximum amount of the 
nuclear career annual incentive bonus for officers who received 
naval nuclear power plant training as enlisted members from 
$5,500 to $10,000.
      The Senate recedes with a clarifying amendment.
Increase in maximum monthly rate authorized for foreign language 
        proficiency pay (sec. 625)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 628) that 
would increase the maximum monthly amount of the foreign 
language proficiency pay from $100 to $300.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
621).
      The House recedes.
Authorization of retention bonus for special warfare officers extending 
        period of active duty (sec. 626)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 617) that 
would authorize the annual payment of a maximum retention bonus 
of $15,000 to special warfare qualified officers in the grades 
of O-3 or O-4 (not selected for promotion) for each year the 
officer agrees to serve on active duty from the sixth through 
the fourteenth year of service.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
622).
      The Senate recedes with a clarifying amendment.
Authorization of surface warfare officer continuation pay (sec. 627)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 618) that 
would authorize a retention bonus of $15,000 per year for 
surface warfare officers in the grade of O-3 who extend their 
period of active duty for at least one year.
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 623) that 
would authorize the payment of a maximum retention bonus of 
$50,000 in prorated annual payments to qualified surface 
warfare officers who agree to serve on active duty to complete 
tours of duty to which the officers may be ordered as 
department heads afloat.
      The Senate recedes with a clarifying amendment.
Authorization of career enlisted flyer incentive pay (sec. 628)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 616) that 
would establish a career enlisted flyer incentive pay for 
enlisted crewmen.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
624).
      The Senate recedes with a clarifying amendment.
Authorization of judge advocate continuation pay (sec. 629)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 625) that 
would authorize the service secretaries to pay officers serving 
as judge advocates a career continuation pay of up to $60,000 
over the course of a career and would require the Secretary of 
Defense, in coordination with the secretaries concerned, to 
study the need for additional incentives to improve the 
recruitment and retention of judge advocates. At a minimum, the 
Secretary of Defense would be required to include in the study 
an assessment of constructive service credit for basic pay, 
educational loan repayment, and federal student loan relief 
initiatives. The Secretary shall submit a report with the 
findings and recommendations resulting from this study to the 
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of 
Representatives.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with a technical amendment.

            Subtitle C--Travel and Transportation Allowances

Provision of lodging in kind for Reservists performing training duty 
        and not otherwise entitled to travel and transportation 
        allowances (sec. 631)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 631) that 
would authorize the use of operations and maintenance funds to 
provide lodging in-kind to reservists performing active duty or 
inactive duty for training when transient government housing is 
not available.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would require 
that the adequacy and availability of transient government 
housing is determined by the installation commander.
Payment of temporary lodging expenses for members making their first 
        permanent change of station (sec. 632)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 641) that 
would authorize temporary lodging expenses for enlisted 
personnel moving their families to their first permanent duty 
station.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
632).
      The House recedes with a clarifying amendment.
Destination airport for emergency leave travel to continental United 
        States (sec. 633)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 642) that 
would authorize the service secretaries concerned to pay for 
commercial transportation to the airport closest to the 
emergency leave destination of members assigned to overseas 
locations, when the cost is less than that of government 
provided transportation to the closest international airport in 
the continental United States.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
633).
      The Senate recedes.

                     Subtitle D--Retired Pay Reform

Redux retired pay system applicable only to members electing new 15-
        year career status bonus (sec. 641-644)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 651) that 
would afford service members who entered the uniformed services 
on or after August 1, 1986, the option to elect to retire under 
the pre-1986 military retirement plan or to accept a one-time 
$30,000 lump sum bonus and to remain under the Redux retirement 
plan. The provision would permit service members to select 
between the two retirement programs within 180 days of 
completing 15 years of service.
      The House amendment contained a series of provisions 
(secs. 641-644) that would authorize members covered by Redux 
the option to elect to retire under the pre-1986 military 
retirement plan with the same cost-of-living adjustment 
mechanism used under the Federal Employees Retirement System, 
or to accept a one-time $30,000 lump sum bonus and remain under 
the Redux retirement plan. Service members who elect to accept 
the lump sum bonus would be obligated to serve the remaining 
five years to become retirement eligible.
      The House recedes with a clarifying amendment.

 Subtitle E--Other Matters Relating to Military Retirees and Survivors

Repeal of reduction in retired pay for military retirees employed in 
        civilian positions (sec. 651)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 654) that 
would repeal section 5532 of title 5, United States Code, 
eliminating the reduction in retired pay for retired uniformed 
service personnel who are civilian employees of the Federal 
Government.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with a technical amendment.
Presentation of United States flag to retiring members of the uniformed 
        services not previously covered (sec. 652)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 695) that 
would authorize the presentation of a United States flag upon 
retirement to uniformed members of the Public Health Service 
and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 653) that 
would authorize the presentation of a United States flag upon 
retirement to uniformed members of the reserve components, the 
Public Health Service, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration.
      The Senate recedes.
Disability retirement or separation for certain members with pre-
        existing conditions (sec. 653)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 655) that 
would require that for disability retirement purposes, if the 
disability was determined to have been incurred before the 
member became eligible for basic pay, the disability shall be 
deemed to have been incurred while the member was eligible for 
basic pay if the member has at least eight years of service. 
The provision would permit the secretaries of the military 
departments to treat members of the Selected Reserve who no 
longer meet the medical qualifications for membership in the 
Selected Reserve as having met the service requirements if the 
member has completed at least15, but less than 20 years, of 
service unless the disability is the result of the member's intentional 
misconduct, willful neglect, or willful failure to comply with 
standards and qualifications for retention incurred during a period of 
unauthorized absence.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Credit toward paid-up SBP coverage for months covered by make-up 
        premium paid by persons electing SBP coverage during special 
        open enrollment period (sec. 654)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 655) that 
would permit members who elected coverage in the Survivor 
Benefit Plan (SBP) during the special open enrollment period to 
receive credit for the months covered by the premium payments 
toward a paid-up SBP after 30 years of payments and attaining 
age 70.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Paid-up coverage under Retired Serviceman's Family Protection Plan 
        (sec. 655)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 656) that 
would amend section 641 of the National Defense Authorization 
Act for Fiscal Year 1999 by including participants in the 
Retired Serviceman's Family Protection Plan when considering 
participants in the Survivor Benefit Plan, as paid-up after the 
later of the month in which they have paid premiums for 30 
years or they reach age 70.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with a clarifying amendment.
Extension of authority for payment of annuities to certain military 
        surviving spouses (sec. 656)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 657) that 
would make permanent the authority to pay an annuity to certain 
military surviving spouses, known as the ``Forgotten Widows''.
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 652) that 
would authorize surviving spouses of reserve retirees who died 
prior to October 1, 1978 to receive the annuity authorized for 
surviving spouses by section 644 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (Public Law 105-85).
      The House recedes with an amendment that would merge the 
two provisions and make conforming changes.
Effectuation of intended SBP annuity for former spouse when not elected 
        by reason of untimely death of retiree (sec. 657)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 658) that 
would authorize Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) benefits for former 
spouses who, incident to a proceeding of divorce, dissolution 
or annulment, entered into a written agreement for the retired 
member to make an election to provide SBP benefits to the 
former spouse, but died before the effective date of the 
legislative authority to make such an election.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Special compensation for severely disabled uniformed services retirees 
        (sec. 658)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 659) that 
would authorize the service secretaries to pay a monthly 
allowance to military retirees with service connected 
disabilities rated at 70 percent or greater. The section would 
authorize the payment of $300 a month to retirees with 
disabilities rated as 100 percent, $200 a month to retirees 
with disabilities rated as 90 percent, and $100 a month to 
retirees with disabilities rated as 80 percent or 70 percent.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
674).
      The House recedes with a clarifying amendment.

   Subtitle F--Eligibility to Participate in the Thrift Savings Plan

Participation in thrift savings plan (sec. 661, sec. 663)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 652) that 
would, effective July 1, 2000, authorize members of the 
uniformed services to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan 
now available for federal civil service employees. Service 
members would be eligible to deposit up to five percent of 
their basic pay, before tax, each month. The government is not 
required to match the service member's contributions. In 
addition, service members would be permitted to directly 
deposit special pays for enlistment, reenlistment, and the 
lump-sum for electing to remain in the ``Redux'' retirement 
program, pre-tax, up to the extent allowable under the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986, into their Thrift Savings account. The 
Secretary of Defense may delay the effective date for members 
of the Ready Reserve for 180 days if the Secretary, in 
consultation with the Director of the Federal Thrift Retirement 
Investment Board, finds that immediate implementation would 
place an excessive administrative burden on the Thrift Board's 
ability to accommodate participants.
      The House amendment contained several provisions (secs. 
661-664) that would authorize members of the uniformed services 
performing active service to participate in the Thrift Savings 
Plan now available for federal civil service employees. Service 
members would be eligible to deposit up to five percent of 
their basic pay, before tax, each month. The government is not 
required to match the service member's contributions.
      The amendment would also amend title 37, United States 
Code, to permit a member of the uniformed services who is 
performing active service to contribute up to five percent of 
the member's basic pay, or any special or incentive pay under 
chapter 5 of title 37, United States Code, subject to the 
limits in the Internal Revenue Service Code, to the Thrift 
Savings Fund.
      The amendment would require the Executive Director of the 
Thrift Investment Board to issue regulations to implement the 
thrift savings authorities for members of the uniformed 
services performing active service not later than 180 days 
after enactment.
      The amendment would also make the effective date of the 
authorities for members of the uniformed services performing 
active service contingent on the President, in the fiscal year 
2001 budget, proposing legislation offsetting the lost 
revenues, and subsequent enactment of those offsets.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would make the 
effective date of the authorities for members of the uniformed 
services, both active and reserve, contingent on the President 
proposing offsets for the lost revenues, in the fiscal year 
2001 budget request, and subsequent congressional approval of 
those offsets and would make other technical changes.
      The conferees note that, under certain circumstances, 
members of the uniformed services receive pay and allowances 
that are not subject to federal tax. Since these earnings are 
tax-free, any future payments from a service member's thrift 
savings account, based on contributions from tax-free earnings, 
should be tax-free as well. The conferees direct the thrift 
board to implement procedures to ensure that contributions from 
tax-free earnings remains nontaxable upon distribution to the 
member.
Special retention initiative (sec. 662)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 653) that 
would authorize the service secretaries to make contributions 
to the Thrift Savings Plan of a service member serving in a 
speciality designated as critical to meet service requirements. 
The recommended provision would be entirely discretionary and 
would permit the service secretary to offer to make monthly 
contributions, up to the maximum amount contributed from basic 
pay by the service member, for a period of six years in return 
for a six year service commitment on the part of the service 
member.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with a clarifying amendment.

                       Subtitle G--Other Matters

Payment for unused leave in conjunction with a reenlistment (sec. 671)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 604) that 
would permit service members to sell back unused leave when 
they reenlist more than three months prior to the expiration of 
the current term of service while retaining the current career 
limit of selling back 60 days of leave.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
671).
      The House recedes.
Clarification of per diem eligibility for military technicians (dual 
        status) serving on active duty without pay outside the United 
        States (sec. 672)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 643) that 
would authorize military technicians on leave from technician 
employment and deployed on active duty outside the United 
States without an adequate opportunity to apply for a 
commutation of subsistence and quarters, to receive a per diem 
allowance. The recommended provision would be retroactive to 
February 10, 1996, to cover those military technicians who 
deployed in support of contingency operations related to 
Bosnia.
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 672) that 
would clarify that military technicians serving on active duty 
without pay while in civilian leave status, as provided by 
section 1039 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 1996 (Public Law 104-106), may be paid a per diem 
allowance in lieu of commutation for subsistence and quarters.
      The Senate recedes.
Annual report on effects of initiatives on recruitment and retention 
        (sec. 673)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 691) that 
would require the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress an 
annual report on the Secretary's assessment of the effects of 
improved pay and other benefits, addressed elsewhere in this 
conference report, in relation to recruiting and retention. The 
first report would be submitted not later than December 1, 
2000.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with a clarifying amendment.
Overseas special supplemental food program (sec. 674)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 698) that 
would mandate that the Secretary of Defense implement the 
special supplemental nutrition program overseas and allocate 
Department of Defense funds to carry out the program.
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 673) that 
would mandate that the Secretary of Defense implement the 
program and allocate Department of Defense funds to carry out 
the program, and would require the Secretary of Agriculture to 
provide technical assistance to the Secretary of Defense.
      The Senate recedes with a clarifying amendment.
Tuition assistance for members deployed in a contingency operation 
        (sec. 675)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 693) that 
would authorize members serving in a contingency operation and 
participating in an education program to receive full payment 
of tuition expenses under the tuition assistance program.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
675).
      The Senate recedes.
Administration of Selected Reserve education loan repayment program for 
        Coast Guard Reserve (sec. 676)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 694) that 
would authorize the Secretary of Transportation to repay 
educational loans for members of the Coast Guard Reserve in 
certain critical specialities.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with a clarifying amendment.
Sense of Congress regarding treatment under Internal Revenue Code of 
        members receiving hostile fire or imminent danger special pay 
        during contingency operations (sec. 677)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 629) that 
would express a sense of the Senate that members of the armed 
forces who receive special pay for duty subject to hostile fire 
or imminent danger should receive the same tax treatment as 
members serving in combat zones.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would change the 
provision from a sense of the Senate to a sense of Congress.

                   LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS NOT ADOPTED

Accelerated payments of certain educational assistance for members of 
        Selected Reserve
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 681) that 
would permit a secretary of a military department to pay 
accelerated lump sum benefits to a member of the Selected 
Reserve who is participating in the Reserve Component 
Montgomery G.I. Bill for an entire term, semester or quarter at 
a college or for the entire course of courses not leading to a 
college degree.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Accelerated payments of educational assistance
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 673) that 
would permit payment of accelerated lump sum benefits for an 
entire term, semester or quarter at colleges and for the entire 
course of courses not leading to a college degree.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Accrual funding for retirement system for Commissioned Corps of 
        National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 654) that 
would convert the present pay-as-you-go retirement system for 
the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration officer 
corps to an accrual accounting methodology.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Availability of educational assistance benefits for preparatory courses 
        for college and graduate school entrance exams
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 675) that 
would expand the Montgomery G.I. Bill educational benefit to 
permit payment of educational assistance benefits for the costs 
of preparatory courses for college and graduate school entrance 
exams.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Computation of survivor benefits
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 660) that 
would reduce the amount of the offset from a survivor benefit 
annuity when the surviving spouse becomes eligible for social 
security benefits based on the contributions of the deceased 
service member.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Continuance of pay and allowances while in duty status ``whereabouts 
        unknown''
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 605) that 
would continue payment of pay and allowances to a member of the 
uniformed services on active duty or performing inactive-duty 
training who is in a duty status ``whereabouts unknown.''
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Effective date of disability retirement for members dying in civilian 
        medical facilities
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 651) that 
would authorize the service secretaries to specify a later 
timeof death for disability retirement purposes for members of the 
armed services who die in civilian medical facilities. The section 
would require that the time of death determined by the service 
secretary be consistent with the time of death that would be determined 
if the member had died in a military facility. The section would 
require that the time of death determined by the service secretary not 
be later than 48 hours after the time of death determined by the 
civilian medical facility.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Equitable treatment of class of 1987 of the Uniformed Services 
        University of the Health Sciences
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 606) that 
would correct the crediting of years of service for the Class 
of 1987 of the Uniformed Services University of the Health 
Sciences.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Increase in rates of educational assistance for full-time students
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 671) that 
would increase the rates of educational assistance from $528 
per month to $600 per month for those who served at least three 
years and from $429 per month to $488 per month for those who 
served for two years.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Modification of time for use by certain members of Selected Reserve of 
        entitlement to certain educational assistance
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 682) that 
would extend the period of time during which members of the 
Selected Reserve who serve more than 10 years may use their 
educational benefits to permit the benefits to be used for five 
years following separation from the Selected Reserve.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Participation of additional members of the armed forces in Montgomery 
        GI Bill Program
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 696) that 
would permit service members enrolled in the Veterans 
Educational Assistance Program to convert to the Montgomery 
G.I. Bill and would provide for an open season enrollment for 
service members eligible for the Montgomery G.I. Bill but who 
had previously declined to enroll.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Reimbursement of travel expenses incurred by members of the armed 
        forces in connection with leave canceled for involvement in 
        Kosovo-related activities
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 645) that 
would permit the secretary of a military department to 
reimburse a member of the armed forces for travel expenses 
incurred as a result of being recalled from leave to meet a 
requirement related to Operation Allied Force.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
      The conferees determined that the secretaries of the 
military departments currently have the authority under the 
Joint Travel Regulations to reimburse a member of the armed 
forces for travel expenses incurred as a result of being 
recalled from leave to meet a mission requirement. The 
conferees expect that the secretaries of the military 
departments will reimburse those service members who were 
recalled to meet a requirement related to Operation Allied 
Force. Additionally, the conferees expect the secretaries of 
the military departments to ensure, through the command 
information program, that commanders and service members are 
aware of the authorities in the Joint Travel Regulation with 
regard to claims for reimbursement for travel expenses incurred 
as a result of being recalled from leave to meet an operational 
requirement.
Report on effect of educational benefits improvements on recruitment 
        and retention of members of the armed forces
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 685) that 
would require the Secretary of Defense to submit to the 
Congress a report assessing the effects of the changes to the 
Montgomery G.I. Bill educational benefits made by this Act.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Revision of educational assistance interval payment requirements
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 697) that 
would permit payment of educational benefits to eligible 
veterans during the periods between school terms where the 
educational institution certifies the enrollment of the 
eligible veteran if the period between such terms does not 
exceed eight weeks.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Special subsistence allowance for food stamp eligible members
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 603) that 
would authorize a special subsistence allowance of $180 per 
monthpayable to enlisted personnel in grades E-5 and below who 
can demonstrate eligibility for food stamps.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Termination of reductions of basic pay
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 672) that 
would eliminate the $1,200 contribution required of members who 
elect to participate in the Montgomery G.I. Bill program and to 
absolve any balance of the $1,200 owed by active duty members.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Transfer of entitlement to educational assistance by certain members of 
        the armed forces
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 674) that 
would provide the secretary of a military department the 
authority to permit service members to transfer their 
Montgomery G.I. Bill eligibility benefits to immediate family 
members.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.

                   TITLE VII--HEALTH CARE PROVISIONS

                       ITEMS OF SPECIAL INTEREST

Processing of TRICARE contract adjustments
      The conferees are concerned about reports that the 
Department of Defense has not acted on a large number of 
requests for contract adjustment submitted by TRICARE managed 
care support contractors. The adjustment requests include 
contract modifications, bid price adjustments, and requests for 
equitable adjustment.
      The conferees recognize that modifications to original 
TRICARE managed care support contracts are often required to 
ensure that beneficiaries receive the best care possible and 
that the program is effective and efficient. Contractors 
anticipate some changes and make allowances in the original 
bids. However, the Department has issued and continues to issue 
more contract modifications than most contractors anticipate. 
In addition, assumptions on levels of resource sharing made 
during the contract proposal process have, in many cases, not 
been met. Contractors should not be held accountable for 
unanticipated modifications or unrealized government estimates 
that are beyond the contractor's control. Failure to act in a 
timely manner on requests for contract adjustment is a bad 
business practice and places both the contractors and the 
government in a fiscally precarious position.
      The conferees direct the Secretary of Defense to report 
to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House 
of Representatives by March 1, 2000, on the status of pending 
requests for contract adjustments and the Department's plan for 
eliminating any backlog. At a minimum, this report shall 
include, for each unresolved request for adjustment, a breakout 
of the amount of the contractor's request, the government 
estimate of the amount that should be allowed, the date of the 
request, and the projected date the request will be completed.

                     LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS ADOPTED

                    Subtitle A--Health Care Services

Pharmacy benefits program (sec. 701)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 721) that 
would require the Secretary of Defense to establish an 
effective, efficient, and integrated pharmacy benefit. The 
Secretary of Defense would submit a design for the pharmacy 
benefit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and 
the House of Representatives not later than April 15, 2000. The 
re-engineered pharmacy benefit would include, as a minimum, a 
uniform formulary and shall assure the availability of 
pharmaceutical agents to beneficiaries, including drugs not 
included in the uniform formulary, if clinically appropriate. 
The Secretary of Defense would form a pharmaceutical and 
therapeutics committee, with members appointed from the 
military services and contractors for TRICARE managed support, 
TRICARE retail pharmacy program, and the national mail order 
pharmacy, to develop the uniform formulary. The Secretary of 
Defense would also establish a Uniform Formulary Beneficiary 
Advisory Panel, with membership to be determined by the 
Secretary of Defense, to review and comment on the development 
of the uniform formulary. The Pharmacy Data Transaction Service 
would be implemented not later than April 1, 2000.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with a clarifying amendment.
Provision of chiropractic health care (sec. 702)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 712) that 
would extend, by one year, the period in which the Secretary of 
Defense must carry out a chiropractic health care demonstration 
program. The one-year extension would permit the demonstration 
program to continue while the evaluation of the demonstration 
program is conducted.
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 702) that 
would direct the Department of Defense to terminate the 
demonstration phase of the program, complete data collection 
and analysis, submit the report to the Congress as required by 
theNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 
(Public Law 105-85), and would change the reporting date from May 1, 
2000 to January 31, 2000. Additionally, this provision would direct the 
Department of Defense to maintain, as a minimum, the current level and 
scope of chiropractic care services at the present locations until at 
least September 30, 2000.
      The Senate recedes.
Provision of domiciliary and custodial care for certain CHAMPUS 
        beneficiaries (sec. 703)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 716) that 
would ensure continued coverage for certain beneficiaries who 
have been receiving custodial care normally disallowed under 
current law and regulations that exclude CHAMPUS/TRICARE 
coverage for custodial care.
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 703) that 
would provide for the equitable treatment and protection of 
approximately 25 beneficiaries who have been receiving 
custodial care services through demonstration programs, which 
are due to expire, and who will not be eligible for that care 
under the Department of Defense case management program.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would authorize 
the Secretary of Defense to continue to provide payment under 
the CHAMPUS for domiciliary or custodial care services to an 
eligible beneficiary that would otherwise be excluded from such 
coverage and would prohibit the Secretary from placing a time 
limit on the period during which the custodial care exclusions 
of the Department of Defense may be waived as part of the case 
management program. The amendment would require the Secretary 
of Defense to conduct a survey of federally funded and state 
funded programs for the medical care and management of persons 
whose care is considered custodial in nature and to report the 
results and any recommendations to the Committees on Armed 
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives not 
later than March 31, 2000.
Enhancement of dental benefits for retirees (sec. 704)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 717) that 
would change the benefit available under the retiree dental 
program to make the benefit comparable to the benefit offered 
under the family member dental plan.
      The House bill contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Medical and dental care for certain members incurring injuries on 
        inactive-duty training (sec. 705)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 718) that 
would authorize a secretary of a military department to order a 
member of a reserve component to active duty for more than 30 
days while the member is being treated for, or recovering from, 
an injury, illness, or disease incurred in the line of duty. 
The provision would authorize medical and dental care for the 
family members of a reservist ordered to active duty under this 
authority.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Health care at former uniformed services treatment facilities for 
        active duty members stationed at certain remote locations (sec. 
        706)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 711) that 
would authorize active duty personnel who live within the 
service areas of TRICARE Designated Providers (formerly 
Uniformed Services Treatment Facilities) to receive health care 
from a TRICARE Designated Provider if the active duty member is 
more than 50 miles from the nearest medical treatment facility.
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 701) that 
would expand the provisions of the Department of Defense 
TRICARE Remote program by allowing active duty service members 
assigned to duties in areas remote from military treatment 
facilities to receive care from designated providers.
      The House recedes.
Open enrollment demonstration program (sec. 707)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 705) that 
would direct the Secretary of Defense to conduct a 
demonstration program under which covered beneficiaries would 
be permitted to enroll at any time in a managed care plan 
offered by a Uniform Services Family Health Plan facility. The 
demonstration program would begin October 1, 1999, and end 
September 30, 2001, with a report evaluating the demonstration 
program submitted to the Committees on Armed Services of the 
Senate and the House of Representatives not later than March 
15, 2001. The number and location of the demonstration sites 
would be determined by the Secretary of Defense.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with a clarifying amendment.
      The conferees note that, in an attempt to reduce 
allegations of political influence in site selection for 
previous demonstration programs, the Department of Defense has 
developed a random selection process for determining which 
sites, among those eligible for a demonstration, would be 
selected. Given the intense interest in this demonstration, 
should the Secretary of Defense choose to conduct the 
demonstration in fewer than the seven Uniform Services Family 
Health Plan facilities, the random selection process may be the 
preferred method of selecting the demonstration sites.

                      Subtitle B--TRICARE Program

Expansion and revision of authority for dental programs for dependents 
        and reserves (sec. 711)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 702) that 
would expand eligibility for voluntary enrollment dental plans 
to include members of the Ready Reserve described in section 
10144(b) of title 10, United States Code, subject to 
involuntary order to active duty, and dependents of members of 
the Ready Reserve not on active duty for more than 30 days and 
would require the member to pay a share of the premium charged 
for the plan. Plans for other members of the Individual Ready 
Reserve and for eligible dependents of members of the Ready 
Reserve, not on active duty for more than 30 days, would 
require the member to pay the entire premium charged for the 
plan.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Improvement of access to health care under the TRICARE program (sec. 
        712)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 716) that 
would prohibit the Secretary of Defense from requiring, except 
under certain conditions, a beneficiary to obtain a 
nonavailability statement or preauthorization, except for 
mental health services, in order to receive health care from a 
civilian provider or in specialized treatment facilities 
outside a 200 mile radius of a military medical treatment 
facility.
      The House amendment contained a provision (section 718) 
that would require the Secretary of Defense to, in all new 
managed care support contracts, eliminate requirements, in 
certain cases under TRICARE Prime, that network primary care 
managers preauthorize preventative health care services within 
the managed care support contract network.
      The Senate bill contained a similar provision (section 
701).
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would require 
the Secretary of Defense, to the maximum extent practicable, to 
minimize the authorization and certification requirements 
imposed on TRICARE beneficiaries and to require a single 
nonavailability of health care statement to cover all health 
care services related to outpatient prenatal, outpatient or 
inpatient delivery and outpatient postpartum care subsequent to 
the visit that confirms the pregnancy.
Improvements to claims processing under the TRICARE program (sec. 713)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 711) that 
would direct the Secretary of Defense to implement the changes 
to the TRICARE claims processing system recommended by the 
General Accounting Office to bring TRICARE claims processing 
more in line with commercial best business practices and the 
procedures used by Medicare, and would require additional 
contract start-up time for new TRICARE managed care support 
contracts to ensure a smoother transition to the new contract.
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 713) that 
would require the Secretary of Defense to structure future 
TRICARE managed care support contracts to provide financial 
incentives to health care providers who file claims for payment 
electronically.
      The Senate bill contained a similar provision (sec. 701).
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would define a 
clean claim and require the Secretary of Defense to implement a 
system for processing TRICARE claims under which 95 percent of 
all clean claims be processed within 30 days of receipt and 100 
percent of all clean claims be processed within 100 days of 
receipt. The amendment would extend the transition time for new 
TRICARE managed care support contracts from six months to nine 
months and, in future TRICARE managed care support contracts, 
provide financial incentives to health care providers who file 
claims for payment electronically.
Authority to waive certain TRICARE deductibles (sec. 714)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 712) that 
would authorize the Secretary of Defense to waive the TRICARE 
deductible requirement for the families of guardsmen and 
reservists recalled to active duty for less than one year.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
TRICARE beneficiary counseling and assistance coordinators (sec. 715)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 704) that 
would require each TRICARE lead agent to establish a 
beneficiary advocate for TRICARE beneficiaries, and would 
require the commander of each military treatment facility to 
designate a person, as a primary or collateral duty, to serve 
as beneficiary advocate for beneficiaries served at that 
facility.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would change the 
designation of beneficiary advocate to beneficiary counseling 
and assistance coordinator.
      The conferees expect the lead agents and the military 
treatment facility commanders to market aggressively the 
existence of the beneficiary counseling and assistance 
coordinators and the services that office will provide. The 
conferees further expect that each military treatment facility, 
TRICARE Prime location, and TRICARE Service Center will have 
signs identifying the lead agent beneficiary counseling and 
assistance coordinator, the local beneficiary counseling and 
assistance coordinator, and the toll free telephone numbers 
prominently displayed.
Improvement of TRICARE management; improvements to third-party payer 
        collection program (sec. 716)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 722) that 
would make two changes to the third party collection program 
under section 1095 of title 10, United States Code, which 
allows military treatment facilities to collect from health 
insurance carriers and other third party payers. The provision 
would allow Department of Defense facilities to bill third 
party payers on reasonable charges based on current payment 
rates under the CHAMPUS and would expand the definition of 
``third party payer'' to match the definition of ``other 
insurance'' in the CHAMPUS double coverage program.
      The House amendment contained a provision (section 714) 
that would require the Secretary of Defense to study how the 
maximum allowable rates charged for the 100 most commonly 
performed medical procedures under CHAMPUS compare with the 
usual and customary commercial insurance rates for such 
procedures in each TRICARE Prime catchment area and to submit a 
proposal to increase the maximum allowable charges should the 
study indicate that the CHAMPUS rates were too low.
      The Senate bill contained a similar provision (section 
701).
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would permit 
the Secretary of Defense to reimburse TRICARE health care 
providers at rates higher than the maximum rates if the 
Secretary determines that application of the higher rates is 
necessary in order to ensure the availability of an adequate 
number of health care providers in TRICARE, to clarify that 
military medical treatment facilities may collect from a third-
party payer reasonable charges for health care services 
incurred on behalf of a covered beneficiary, and to submit a 
report to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and 
the House of Representatives that would assess the effects of 
the implementation of these requirements not later than six 
months after the date of enactment of this Act.
Comparative report on health care coverage under the TRICARE program 
        (sec. 717)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 701) that 
would require a number of improvements to TRICARE benefits and 
management. The recommended provision would require the 
Secretary of Defense, to the maximum extent practicable, to 
ensure that health care coverage under TRICARE is substantially 
similar to the health care coverage available under similar 
health plans offered under the Federal Employees Health 
Benefits Program. The recommended provision would also require 
TRICARE benefits to be portable throughout the various regions, 
require that the authorization and certification requirements 
as a condition of access to TRICARE be minimized, and that 
TRICARE claims processing follow the best business practices of 
the health care provider industry. In addition, the recommended 
provision would permit the Secretary of Defense to reimburse 
health care providers at rates higher than the current Medicare 
limits when the Secretary determines that higher reimbursement 
rates are necessary to ensure adequate network coverage. The 
new authority would permit military treatment facilities to 
collect reasonable charges, from a third-party insurer, that 
are incurred on behalf of a covered beneficiary.
      The House amendment contained a number of provisions 
(sections 711-718) that would require similar improvements to 
the TRICARE system.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would require 
the Secretary of Defense to compare health care available 
through the TRICARE program with coverage available under 
similar health care plans offered under the Federal Employees 
Health Benefits program and submit a report to the Committees 
on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of 
Representatives not later March 31, 2000.
      The remaining elements of the Senate provision are 
addressed in other legislative provisions in this conference 
report.

                       Subtitle C--Other Matters

Forensic pathology investigations by Armed Forces Medical Examiner 
        (sec. 721)
      The Senate amendment contained a provision (sec. 576) 
that would permit the Armed Forces Medical Examiner or the 
installation commander concerned to direct that a forensic 
pathology investigation, including an autopsy, be conducted to 
determine the cause or manner of death of a deceased person 
under certain conditions and would permit a forensic pathology 
investigation be conducted in cases where it appears that: (1) 
the decedent was killed or that the cause of death was 
unnatural; (2) the cause of death is unknown; (3) there is 
reasonable suspicion that the death was by unlawful means; (4) 
it appears that the death may have resulted from an infectious 
disease or from the effects of a hazardous material that may 
have an adverse effect on the military installation or the 
community; (5) or the identity of the decedent is unknown. 
These conditions would only apply to decedents found dead or 
had died at an installation that is under the exclusive 
jurisdiction of the United States; the decedent was a member of 
the armed forces on active duty or inactive duty for training, 
or a former member recently retired as a result of an injury or 
illness incurred while on active duty or inactive duty for 
training; and the decedent was a civilian dependent of a member 
of the armed forces and was found dead or died outside the 
United States. In addition, the provision would repeal 
applicable provisions in title 10, United States Code, and 
require Army and Air Force installation commanders to direct a 
summary court-martial to investigate the circumstances of the 
death. The committee understands that installation commanders 
have independent authority to investigate the circumstances of 
deaths that occur on an installation that is under the 
exclusivejurisdiction of the United States.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
723).
      The House recedes with a clarifying amendment.
Best value contracting (sec. 722)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 714) that 
would require the Secretary of Defense to ensure that health 
care contracts in excess of $5.0 million provide the best value 
to the United States. The recommended provision would require 
that greater weight be afforded to technical and performance-
related factors than cost and price-related factors.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Health care quality information and technology enhancement (sec. 723)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 719) that 
would direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a Department 
of Defense Center for Medical Infomatics to carry out a program 
to support the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health 
Affairs in assessing health care information, developing a 
digital patient record, developing a capability for evaluating 
the quality of care provided by the military medical system and 
to conduct research on matters of ensuring quality health care 
delivery. The Secretary of Defense would be required to 
establish a Medical Infomatics Council to coordinate the 
development, deployment and maintenance of health care 
infomatics systems. The provision would require an annual 
report on the quality of health care provided under the 
military health care system. The provision would authorize an 
increase of $2.0 million to the Defense Health Program to fund 
the required infomatics system.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would require 
the Secretary of Defense to establish a Department of Defense 
program for medical infomatics and data to accelerate efforts 
to automate, capture and exchange controlled clinical data and 
present providers with clinical guidance using a personal 
identification carrier, clinical lexicon or digital patient 
record. The Secretary of Defense would be required to establish 
a Medical Infomatics Advisory Committee to advise the Secretary 
of Defense with regard to the development, deployment and 
maintenance of health care infomatics systems for the 
Department of Defense in coordination with other federal 
departments and the private sector. The provision would require 
an annual report on the quality of health care provided under 
the military health care system.
Joint telemedicine and telepharmacy demonstration projects by the 
        Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs (sec. 
        724)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 720) that 
would direct the Secretary of Defense, in conjunction with the 
Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to conduct joint demonstration 
projects for purposes of evaluating the feasibility and 
practicability of providing health care and pharmacy services 
by telecommunications.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would permit the 
Secretary of Defense, in conjunction with the Secretary of 
Veterans Affairs, to conduct joint demonstration projects for 
purposes of evaluating the feasibility and practicability of 
providing health care and pharmacy services by 
telecommunications.
Program-year stability in health care benefits (sec. 725)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 713) that 
would reduce the frequency of modifications to military health 
care system benefits and administrative practices by requiring 
that changes become effective on the first day of each fiscal 
year unless the Secretary of Defense determines that a 
different effective date would improve care to eligible 
beneficiaries.
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 711) that 
would direct the Secretary of Defense to implement changes to 
the TRICARE claims processing system recommended by the General 
Accounting Office. The changes directed by this section would 
also bring TRICARE claims processing more in line with 
commercial best business practices and the procedures used by 
Medicare. Additionally, when contracts are re-awarded to other 
than the existing managed care support contractor, this 
provision would require additional contract start-up time to 
ensure a smoother phase in of the new contract.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would promote 
increased stability in TRICARE managed support contracts by 
requiring that changes to the contracts be made no more 
frequently than once per quarter unless the Secretary of 
Defense determines that a different effective date would 
improve care to eligible beneficiaries.
      The conferees urge the Secretary of Defense to consider 
implementing a policy that would limit changes to the TRICARE 
benefit to become effective on the first day of each fiscal 
year. The conferees believe that changing the benefit annually 
would permit the lead agents and managed support contractors to 
inform beneficiaries of benefit changes in advance of the 
effective date and would permit the health benefits advisors 
and health care providers to be informed and prepare for such 
changes before the changes became effective and note that 
administrative and other operational modifications would still 
be made quarterly.
Study on joint operations for the Defense Health Program (sec. 726)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 725) that 
would require the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study of 
areas where the Defense Health Program could improve joint 
operations.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Trauma training center (sec. 727)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 724) that 
would recommend an increase of $4.0 million in the Defense 
Health Program to support the Army Medical Department in 
establishing a Trauma Training Center up to Level 1.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would eliminate 
the recommendation for a specific increase in funding.
Sense of Congress regarding automatic enrollment of Medicare-eligible 
        beneficiaries in the TRICARE Senior Prime demonstration program 
        (sec. 728)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 703) that 
would express the sense of Congress that a uniformed services 
beneficiary who is enrolled in a managed health care program of 
the Department of Defense where the TRICARE Senior Prime 
demonstration is conducted and who attains eligibility for 
Medicare should be authorized automatic enrollment in the 
TRICARE Senior Prime demonstration program.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.

                   LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS NOT ADOPTED

Reimbursement of certain costs incurred by covered beneficiaries when 
        referred for care outside local catchment area
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 717) that 
would require, in future TRICARE managed care support 
contracts, that TRICARE beneficiaries receive reimbursement for 
personal automobile mileage or air travel incurred with regard 
to a referral by a network provider or military treatment 
facility to a provider more than 100 miles outside a catchment 
area.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Removal of restriction on use of funds for abortions in cases of rape 
        or incest
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 704) that 
would include among the abortions funded by the Department 
ofDefense those in which the pregnancy is the result of an act of 
forcible rape or incest which has been reported to a law enforcement 
agency.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Requirements for provision of care in geographically separated units
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 715) that 
would direct the Secretary of Defense to include, in future 
TRICARE managed care support contracts, the requirement that 
the TRICARE Prime remote network provide health care 
concurrently to service members and their dependents in 
geographically separated units outside the catchment area of a 
military treatment facility.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
      The conferees note that the Secretary of Defense has 
committed to implementing TRICARE Prime Remote to provide 
health care for service members and dependents assigned to 
geographically separated units. The conferees are concerned 
that the Secretary of Defense has not implemented a TRICARE 
Remote program for active duty military personnel and their 
families. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 
Year 1998 directed that active duty personnel assigned to 
geographically separated units be provided health care locally. 
Subsequently, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health 
Affairs began to develop a TRICARE Remote Program that would 
also provide health care to the families of active duty 
personnel in remote locations. The conferees expect the 
Secretary of Defense to implement a TRICARE Remote program for 
active duty personnel and their families, not later than 
January 21, 2000. The conferees direct the Secretary of Defense 
to report to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and 
the House of Representatives when TRICARE Remote has been 
implemented.

  Title VIII--Acquisition Policy, Acquisition Management, and Related 
                                Matters

                       ITEMS OF SPECIAL INTEREST

Modernization of contract administrative services information systems
      The conferees believe that an essential element of a 
successful acquisition system is the ability to pay contractors 
amounts due in a timely fashion. Modern information systems are 
critical in helping the Department of Defense match requests 
for payments to work performed and provide payment for valid 
invoices. The conferees have been informed that the completion 
of the modernization of the Contract Administrative Services 
(MOCAS) system has been delayed, with completion now estimated 
for fiscal year 2004. This delay will mean that payment 
problems caused by the current systems--including overpayments, 
mismatched disbursements, and unreasonable delays in payments 
to vendors--are likely to continue for several more years. The 
conferees encourage the Department to take appropriate action 
to ensure completion of the required modernization as soon as 
possible.
Technical staff and service contracting
      The conferees have been informed that the Department of 
Defense (DOD) continues to employ contract provisions requiring 
that technical staff members performing on service contracts 
have a minimum of three years experience. This practice appears 
to be inconsistent with the concept of performance-based 
contracting, which emphasizes holding contractors responsible 
for results, rather than micromanaging how the work will be 
performed. It may also be inconsistent with industry practice 
in the rapidly changing information technology field, where 
bachelor level graduates with no work experience often have 
problem-solving skills and knowledge of the latest technologies 
that individuals with more experience may lack. The conferees 
believe that DOD should review the utility and application of 
these contract provisions and make appropriate changes. Where 
appropriate alternatives, such as performance-based 
contracting, are available to protect the interests of the 
Department and the taxpayer, the conferees urge the Department 
to consider discontinuing the use of such clauses.

                     LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS ADOPTED

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

Authority to carry out certain prototype projects (sec. 801)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 804) that 
would require the Department of Defense to ensure that the 
General Accounting Office has audit access to other transaction 
prototype authority agreements that provide for payments in 
excess of $5.0 million, unless a public interest waiver is 
obtained.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would exempt 
from General Accounting Office audit access a party or entity, 
or a subordinate element of a party or entity, that has not 
entered into any other agreement that provides for audit access 
in the year prior to the agreement.
Streamlined applicability of cost accounting standards (sec. 802)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 806) that 
would modify and streamline the applicability of the Federal 
cost accounting standards (CAS).
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would raise the 
threshold for coverage under the CAS standards from $25.0 
million to $50.0 million; exempt contractors from coverage if 
they do not have a contract in excess of $7.5 million; and 
exclude coverage based on firm, fixed price contracts awarded 
on the basis of adequate price competition without the 
submission of certified cost or pricing data.
      The provision also would authorize federal agencies, as 
part of their traditional role in administering contracts, to 
waive the applicability of the CAS standards to contracts of 
less than $15.0 million with companies that primarily sell 
commercial items. Agencies also would be authorized to waive 
the CAS standards for contracts of $15.0 million or more in 
``exceptional circumstances.'' The ``exceptional 
circumstances'' waiver may be used only when a waiver is 
necessary to meet the needs of an agency, i.e. when the agency 
determines that it would not be able to obtain needed products 
or services from the vendor in the absence of a waiver. The 
provision also would exempt from the CAS standards for a one 
year period contracts under the Federal Employees Health 
Benefits Program established under chapter 89 of title 5, 
United States Code.
      Subsection (f) of this provision would require the 
Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy to report to 
Congress on the three categories of CAS coverage known as 
``full,'' ``modified,'' and ``Federal Acquisition Regulation'' 
(FAR) coverage and to include recommendations on whether 
``modified'' and ``FAR'' coverage should be consolidated, 
combined, or revised. The conferees direct the Administrator to 
consult with the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and 
Technology, the Director of the Defense Contract Audit Agency, 
the Department of Defense Inspector General, and other 
appropriate federal officials in preparing this report.
Sale, exchange, and waiver authority for coal and coke (sec. 803)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 801) that 
would authorize the Secretary of Defense to sell, exchange, or 
waive provisions of law in the purchase of coal and coke when 
it would be in the public interest to do so.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Guidance on use of task order and delivery order contracts (sec. 804)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 807) that 
would require the Federal Acquisition Regulation to provide 
guidance on the appropriate use of task and delivery order 
contracts, asauthorized by the Federal Acquisition Streamlining 
Act of 1994.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would require 
the Comptroller General of the United States to report on the 
conformance of the regulations issued under this provision with 
existing law.
Clarification of definition of commercial items with respect to 
        associated services (sec. 805)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 808) that 
would clarify that services ancillary to a commercial item, 
such as installation, maintenance, repair, training, and other 
support services, would be considered a commercial service, 
regardless of whether the service is provided by the same 
vendor or at the same time as the item, if the service is 
provided contemporaneously to the general public under similar 
terms and conditions.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Use of special simplified procedures for purchases of items in excess 
        of the simplified acquisition threshold (sec. 806)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 809) that 
would extend by three years the expiring pilot authority to 
allow the application of simplified acquisition procedures to 
commercial items below a $5.0 million threshold.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
802).
      The House recedes.
Repeal of termination of provision of credit towards subcontracting 
        goals for purchases benefiting severely handicapped persons 
        (sec. 807)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 804) that 
would make permanent existing authority to credit purchases 
from qualified nonprofit agencies for the blind or the severely 
handicapped toward meeting subcontracting goals for defense 
contractors.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Contract goal for small disadvantaged businesses and certain 
        institutions of higher education (sec. 808)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 811) that 
would extend section 2323, title 10, United States Code, for 
three years.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Required reports for certain multiyear contracts (sec. 809)
      The House amendment contained two multiyear authority 
provisions (secs. 111 and 121) that would require a report on 
certain multiyear contracts.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The conferees agree to establish a separate provision 
that would establish a required report for certain multiyear 
contracts. The provision would prohibit the services from 
entering into multiyear contracts until the Secretary of 
Defense provides a report to the congressional defense 
committees outlining information on the total obligation 
authority associated with existing and requested multiyear 
contracts contained in the Future Years Defense Program.

                       Subtitle B--Other Matters

Mentor-Protege Program improvements (sec. 811)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 802) that 
would extend for five years the pilot mentor-protege program 
established by section 831 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1991 and codify a number of 
the program improvements instituted by the Department of 
Defense.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would extend the 
program by three years and require the Secretary of Defense to 
report to Congress on the advisability and feasibility of 
establishing a plan for transitioning the mentor-protege 
program to one that operates without a dedicated appropriation. 
The amendment would also require the Comptroller General of the 
United States to conduct a review on the efficacy of the 
mentor-protege program and provide a report on the results of 
that review to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate 
and House of Representatives by January 1, 2002.
Program to increase business innovation in defense acquisition programs 
        (sec. 812)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 808) that 
would require the Secretary of Defense to establish a program 
to increase the opportunities for small business companies with 
innovative technology to participate in the acquisition 
programs of the Department of Defense.
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 803) that 
would require the Department of Defense to report to Congress 
by March 2000 on the progress made in implementing the plan 
established by section 818 of the Strom Thurmond National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would combine 
the two provisions and require the Secretary of Defense to 
publish by March 1, 2000, in the Federal Register a plan to 
provide forincreased innovative technology innovation from 
commercial private sector companies, including small business concerns, 
for the acquisition programs of the Department of Defense and to 
implement such plan by March 1, 2001.
Incentives to produce innovative new technologies (sec. 813)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 234) that 
would require the Department to revise its contractor profit 
guidelines to provide new incentives for the private sector to 
participate in the development of revolutionary new defense 
technologies.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would direct the 
Secretary of Defense to examine the profit guidelines to 
consider appropriate changes that would encourage innovation 
and technical risk and to make any changes deemed appropriate 
following the review. The conferees further require the 
Secretary to report to the congressional defense committees on 
the results of the review no later than 180 days after the 
enactment of the Act.
Pilot program for commercial services (sec. 814)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 805) that 
would authorize the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot 
program to treat procurements of certain classes of services as 
procurements of commercial items.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would modify the 
classes of services treated as commercial items and the 
applicability of simplified acquisition procedures.
Expansion of applicability of requirement to make certain procurements 
        from small arms production industrial base (sec. 815)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 803) that 
would amend section 2473(d) of title 10, United States Code, by 
adding the M-2 and M-60 machine guns to the list of weapon 
systems included in the small arms industrial base.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would require 
that if the Secretary of the Army determines, on the basis of 
the study conducted pursuant to section 809(e) of the Strom 
Thurmond National Defense Act for Fiscal Year 1999, that it is 
necessary to protect the small arms production industrial base, 
the Secretary shall extend the requirements of section 2373, 
title 10, United States Code, to the M-2 and M-60 machine guns. 
The amendment would also clarify covered property and services 
under section 2473(b) to apply to critical repair parts 
consisting of barrels, bolts and receivers. The conferees 
direct the Secretary to implement section 2473 in a manner that 
enhances the quality and reliability of small arms used by the 
Department of Defense and minimizes the adverse effects on 
small business and competition.
Compliance with existing law regarding purchases of equipment and 
        products (sec. 816)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 809) to 
limit funds to be expended by an entity of the Department of 
Defense (DOD) unless the entity agrees to comply with the Buy 
America Act, express the sense of Congress stating that DOD 
should only purchase American-made equipment and products, and 
require the Secretary of Defense to determine whether a person 
should be debarred from federal contracting if that person has 
been convicted of fraudulent use of ``Made in America'' labels.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would strike 
the limitation on funding and express the sense of Congress 
that DOD should fully comply with the Buy America Act and 
section 2533 of title 10, United States Code, regarding 
determinations of public interest under the Buy American Act.
Extension of test program for negotiation of comprehensive small 
        business subcontracting plans (sec. 817)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 801) that 
would extend for five additional years the test program for 
negotiation of comprehensive small business subcontracting 
plans established by section 834 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
805).
      The House recedes.
Extension of interim reporting rule for certain procurements less than 
        $100,000 (sec. 818)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 810) that 
would extend, until October 1, 2004, the current reporting 
requirement under Section 31(f) of the Office of Federal 
Procurement Act that requires detailed reporting of contract 
activity between $25,000 and $100,000 in the Federal 
Procurement Data System.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Inspector General review of compliance with Buy American Act in 
        purchases of strength training equipment (sec. 819)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 1045) 
that would require the Department of Defense Inspector General 
to review whether purchases of free weights are being made in 
compliance with the Buy American Act.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment clarifying the scope 
and duration of the study.
Report on options for accelerated acquisition of precision munitions 
        (sec. 820)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 807) that 
would require the Secretary of Defense to report to the 
congressional defense committees on the requirements of the 
Department of Defense for quantities of precision munitions for 
two major theater wars and develop options and plans to 
accelerate the acquisition of such munitions.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would clarify 
the requirements of the report and require the Secretary of 
Defense to prepare an assessment of the risk associated with 
those precision guided munitions where the inventory is not 
expected to meet the two major theater war requirement by 
October 1, 2005.
Technical amendment to prohibition on release of contractor proposals 
        under the Freedom of Information Act (sec. 821)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1080) that 
would apply the requirements of section 2305(g) of title 10, 
United States Code, to the Departments of Defense, Army, Air 
Force, and Navy, the Coast Guard, and the National Aeronautics 
and Space Administration.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.

                   LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS NOT ADOPTED

Facilitation of national missile defense system
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 806) that 
would: (1) allow the Secretary of Defense to make a 
determination to proceed with production of a national missile 
defense (NMD) system prior to completion of initial operational 
test and evaluation (IOT&E); (2) require that the Secretary 
ensure that an adequate operational test and evaluation for an 
NMD system be completed as soon as practicable following such a 
determination; and (3) require the Secretary to notify the 
Armed Services Committee of the House of Representatives and 
the Armed Services Committee of the Senate when such a 
determination is made.
      The Senate bill contained no similar amendment.
      The House recedes.
      The conferees are aware that the NMD program may not be 
able to proceed into initial operational test and evaluation 
with production representative interceptor missiles unless the 
program is restructured or is granted a waiver from current 
law. Conferees note that section 2399(a) of title 10, United 
States Code, requires that initial operational testing and 
evaluation of a major defense acquisition program be completed 
prior to entry into production. However, the NMD program is 
currently scheduled to begin IOT&E with missiles from the first 
production lot.
      The conferees direct that, not later than March 1, 2000, 
the Director of the Ballistic Missile Defense Organization 
shall submit a report to the congressional defense committees 
that: (1) identifies and describes any impediments posed by 
current acquisition laws and regulations to meeting the current 
NMD system baseline schedule; and (2) provides recommendations 
for necessary statutory or regulatory relief.

      Title IX--Department of Defense Organization and Management

                     LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS ADOPTED

          Subtitle A--Department of Defense Strategic Planning

Permanent requirement for Quadrennial Defense Review (sec. 901)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 906) that 
would make permanent the requirement contained in the National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997, for the 
Secretary of Defense to conduct a Quadrennial Defense Review 
(QDR) at the beginning of each new administration with a view 
toward determining and expressing the defense strategy of the 
United States and establishing a revised defense plan for the 
ensuing 10 to 20 years. The Secretary would provide the 
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of 
Representatives with a report on the results of the QDR that 
would include, among other things, a comprehensive discussion 
of the defense strategy of the United States and various force 
structures suited to implement that strategy, the threats to 
U.S. national interests examined for the purposes of the 
review, the assumptions used in the review, the effect on the 
force structure of preparations for and participation in peace 
operations, the effect on the force structure of anticipated 
technological advancements, the manpower and sustainment 
policies required under the defense strategy, the anticipated 
roles and missions of the reserve components, the appropriate 
ratio of combat forces to support forces, the required air and 
sea-lift capabilities, the forward presence and prepositioning 
requirements under the strategy, the extent to which resources 
must be shifted from one theater to another under the defense 
strategy, and recommended changes to the Unified Command Plan. 
The report would be submitted not later than September 30 of 
the year in which the review is conducted.
      The provision would also require the establishment of a 
National Defense Panel (NDP) that would conduct an assessment 
ofthe defense strategy, force structure, force modernization 
plans, infrastructure, budget plan, and other elements of the defense 
program and policies established under the previous quadrennial defense 
review. The assessment would be made with a view toward recommending 
the most critical changes that should be made to the defense strategy 
of the United States for the ensuing 10 and 20 years, and any changes 
considered appropriate by the Panel regarding major weapon systems 
programmed for the force. The panel would be established in the year 
immediately preceding a year in which a President is inaugurated and 
would consist of nine individuals from the private sector who are 
recognized experts in matters relating to national security.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would require a 
QDR, but would not authorize a NDP. The amendment would also 
require an assessment of the risk, defining the nature and 
magnitude of the political, strategic, and military risks 
associated with executing the missions called for under the 
national military strategy. The amendment would also require a 
discussion of the force structure necessary to perform the 
national military strategy, and if that force structure could 
not perform the missions required by the national military 
strategy at a low-to-moderate risk, the additional resources 
that would be required to achieve a low-to-moderate risk.
      The House amendment would also include a requirement to 
identify additional assumptions used during the performance of 
the QDR, including the benefits to, and burdens on, the United 
States forces resulting from coalition warfare; the intensity, 
duration, and military and political end-states of conflicts 
and smaller scale contingencies.
      The conferees are mindful that the many previous attempts 
to define a national defense strategy and identify sufficient 
military forces to protect the United States and its national 
security interests during the post-Cold War era have suffered 
from a variety of shortcomings. The conferees intend that the 
Quadrennial Defense Review described in this provision should 
include an effort to determine a defense strategy designed to 
protect the full range of U.S. national security interests and 
to identify forces sufficient to do so at as low a risk as 
possible. A successful review, the conferees believe, should be 
driven first by the demands of strategy, not by any 
presupposition about the size of the defense budget.
Minimum interval for updating and revising Department of Defense 
        strategic plan (sec. 902)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 905) that 
would amend the Government Performance and Results Act to 
increase the maximum length of time between updates and 
revisions of the strategic plan of the Department of Defense to 
four years. This provision would conform the strategic plan 
requirement for the Department of Defense to the schedule of 
the Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR), which serves as the 
strategic plan for the Department of Defense.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
      The conferees accept the use of the QDR and the resulting 
report as the Government Performance and Results Act strategic 
plan for the Department of Defense. However, the conferees 
direct that a report resulting from the QDR contain a separate 
section dedicated to the Government Performance and Results Act 
strategic plan, and that it contain all of the strategic plan 
elements required by section 306(a) of title 5, United States 
Code.

             Subtitle B--Department of Defense Organization

Responsibility for logistics and sustainment functions of the 
        Department of Defense (sec. 911)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 902) that 
would establish and clarify responsibility for logistics and 
sustainment functions within the Office of the Secretary of 
Defense. First, the provision would rename the current position 
of Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology to 
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and 
Logistics, reflecting the increased importance of the logistics 
function. The provision would also create the new position of 
Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Logistics and Materiel 
Readiness to provide this function the organizational stature 
and visibility that it deserves. The new position would be 
subject to confirmation by the United States Senate, a 
requirement intended to enhance the quality of the individuals 
nominated for this job and increase congressional oversight of 
this critical area.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Enhancement of technology security program of Department of Defense 
        (sec. 912)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 910) that 
would establish the Technology Security Directorate (TSD) of 
the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) as a separate 
Defense Department agency named the Defense Technology Security 
Agency, and would require the director of the agency to advise 
the Secretary of Defense on policy issues related to the 
transfer of strategically sensitive technology.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would retain 
the TSD within DTRA and require: (1) that the director of the 
TSD have the authority to advise the Secretary of Defense on 
policy issues related to the transfer of strategically 
sensitive technology; (2) the Secretary of Defense to ensure 
that thedirector of the TSD has appropriate resources and 
receives the necessary support to carry out the mission of the TSD; (3) 
that staff and resources of the TSD may not be used for purposes not 
related to the TSD missions of technology security and export control 
without the prior approval of the Under Secretary of Defense for 
Policy; and (4) the Secretary of Defense to provide to the 
congressional defense committees not later than March 1, 2000, a report 
on personnel and resource issues affecting the TSD.
Efficient utilization of defense laboratories (sec. 913)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 239) that 
would require the Secretary Department of Defense to carry out 
an independent, cross-service analysis of the resources and 
capabilities of the defense laboratories, and to identify 
opportunities to consolidate responsibilities by area or 
function or by designating lead agencies or executive agents. 
This section would also require the Department to develop a 
single performance review process, applicable to all of the 
military services, for rating the quality and relevance of the 
work performed by the defense laboratories.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Center for the Study of Chinese Military Affairs (sec. 914)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 905) that 
would establish a Center for the Study of Chinese Military 
Affairs at the National Defense University.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would establish 
a center within the Institute for National Strategic Studies of 
the National Defense University for the study of Chinese 
military affairs.
      The conferees acknowledge that the strategic relationship 
between the United States and the People's Republic of China 
will be very important for future peace and security, not only 
in the Asia-Pacific region but around the world.
      As the United States and the People's Republic of China 
work to forge a new strategic relationship, the conferees 
believe that the Department of Defense would benefit from a 
center focusing on research and assessment of political, 
strategic, and military affairs in the People's Republic of 
China. The center would be a valuable asset to the Department 
as it monitors the national security aspects of the developing 
relationship between the United States and the People's 
Republic of China.
      The conferees agree that this center should conduct 
research relating to the potential of the People's Republic of 
China to act as a global great power, including research 
relating to economic trends, strengths and weaknesses in the 
science and technological sector, and relevant demographic and 
human resource factors. It should also conduct research on 
China's armed forces, including their character, role in 
Chinese society and economy, technological sophistication, and 
organizational and doctrinal concepts. Such research would 
include concepts concerning national interests, objectives and 
strategic culture; grand strategy, military strategy, military 
operations and tactics, and doctrinal concepts thereunder; the 
impact of doctrine on China's force structure; and the 
interaction of doctrine and force structure to create an 
integrated system of military capabilities through procurement, 
officer education, training, practice and other similar 
factors.
      The conferees believe that the core faculty of this 
center should be comprised of scholars capable of providing 
diverse perspectives on Chinese political, strategic, and 
military thought and demonstrate competencies and capabilities 
relating to the above research areas. A substantial number of 
center scholars should be competent in the Chinese language. 
Additionally, linguistics and translation support should be 
available to this center.
      The conferees agree that this center should conduct an 
active conference program and the core faculty should ideally 
visit China and the region at least once per year.
Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (sec. 915)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 1040) 
that would authorize the Secretary of Defense to waive 
reimbursement of the costs of conferences, seminars, courses of 
instruction, or similar educational activities of the Asia-
Pacific Center for military officers and civilian officials of 
foreign nations of the Asia-Pacific region if the Secretary 
determines that attendance by these persons is in the national 
security interests of the United States. The amendment would 
permit the Secretary of Defense to accept, on behalf of the 
United States, foreign gifts or donations in order to defray 
the costs of, or enhance the operation of, the Asia-Pacific 
Center.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would only 
permit the Secretary of Defense to accept, on behalf of the 
United States, foreign gifts or donations in order to defray 
the costs of, or enhance the operation of, the Asia-Pacific 
Center.

                    Subtitle C--Personnel Management

Revisions to limitations on number of personnel assigned to major 
        Department of Defense headquarters activities (sec. 921)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 901) that 
would amend section 130a of title 10, United States Code, as 
amended by section 911 of the National Defense Authorization 
Act for Fiscal Year 1998, to require a 35 percent reduction of 
management headquarters and headquarters support activities 
(MHA) personnel,using as a baseline the number of MHA personnel 
in the Department of Defense as of October 1, 1989, in lieu of the 
current required 25 percent reduction based on an October 1, 1997, 
baseline.
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 903) that 
would require the Secretary of Defense to implement a revised 
directive, to be applied uniformly throughout the Department of 
Defense, that accounts for management headquarters personnel by 
function rather than organization.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would codify the 
current, revised definition of management headquarters and 
would require a 15 percent reduction, five percent per year for 
three years, from the personnel levels resulting from 
implementation of the new, revised definition.
Defense acquisition workforce reductions (sec. 922)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 904) that 
would reduce the defense acquisition workforce, as defined in 
section 931(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 1999 (Public Law 105-261), by a total of 25,000 in 
fiscal year 2000.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would require 
the Secretary of Defense to implement reductions in the 
acquisition and support workforce not less than the number by 
which that workforce is programmed to be reduced in the fiscal 
year 2000 President's budget, unless the Secretary determines 
and certifies to Congress that changed circumstances would 
require a lesser reduction. This waiver must be in the national 
security interest of the United States and may not reduce the 
required reduction by more than ten percent.
      The conferees understand that the President's Budget for 
fiscal year 2000 reflects a planned reduction of approximately 
15,800 full-time equivalents in the defense acquisition 
workforce based upon the definition contained in 931(d) of the 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (Public 
Law 105-261). The conferees note, however, that significant 
acquisition workforce reductions have already been made. 
According to the Department, the acquisition workforce will 
have been reduced by 55 percent from 1989 to 2001. The 
conferees believe that any future acquisition workforce 
reductions are dependent on the ability of the Department of 
Defense to ensure that the taxpayer is adequately protected 
from fraud, waste, and mismanagement, and that the Department 
is able to continue to maintain a quality workforce.
Monitoring and reporting requirements regarding operations tempo and 
        personnel tempo (sec. 923)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 906) that 
would require the Secretary of Defense to monitor personnel 
tempo and operations tempo of the armed services. The provision 
would also direct the Secretary to work toward a common 
definition to measure personnel tempo and operations tempo, to 
the maximum extent practicable, in order to have a more 
accurate measurement system. The House amendment also contained 
a provision (sec. 1035) that would direct the Secretary of 
Defense to report on various aspects of operations tempo and 
personnel tempo in his annual report to Congress.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provisions.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would merge the 
two provisions and make clarifying changes.
Administration of Defense Reform Initiative enterprise program for 
        military manpower and personnel information (sec. 924)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 584) that 
would require the Secretary of Defense to designate the 
Secretary of the Navy as the executive agent for carrying out 
the defense reform initiative enterprise pilot program for 
military manpower and personnel information as established in 
section 8147 of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act 
for Fiscal Year 1999.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would authorize 
the Secretary of Defense to designate the Secretary of the Navy 
as the executive agent for carrying out the defense reform 
initiative enterprise pilot program for military manpower and 
personnel information as established in section 8147 of the 
Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 1999.
      The conferees note that the defense reform initiative 
enterprise pilot program for military manpower and personnel 
information was established in the Department of Defense 
Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 1999 and enjoys the 
continued support of the Secretary of Defense. This pilot 
program represents a shift from the previous disparate 
personnel systems to a common, integrated system to manage 
manpower and personnel information. In addition, this program 
should reduce the infrastructure needed to support military 
human resource management programs. As such, the conferees 
support continued emphasis on this important project.
Payment of tuition for education and training of members in the defense 
        acquisition workforce (sec. 925)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 538) that 
would permit payment of tuition for education and training of 
military personnel in the acquisition workforce on the same 
basis as civilian personnel in the acquisition workforce.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would make the 
payment of tuition effective upon enactment and clarify that 
the provision would not be retroactive.

                       Subtitle D--Other Matters

Additional matters for annual report on joint warfighting 
        experimentation (sec. 931)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 902) that 
would amend section 485(b) title 10, United States Code, by 
adding matters to be included in the annual report on joint war 
fighting experimentation.
      The House amendment (sec. 909) contained a similar 
provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would also 
require recommendations for mission needs statements, 
operational requirements, and relative priorities for 
acquisition programs to meet joint requirements to be included 
in the annual report.
Oversight of Department of Defense activities to combat terrorism (sec. 
        932)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1007) that 
would set forth separately the amounts authorized to be 
appropriated in titles I, II and III for the programs of the 
Department of Defense to combat terrorism and would transfer 
those funds to a Central Transfer Account (CTA). The funds 
transferred to the CTA would be funds identified by the 
Department as funds to combat terrorism, including funds for 
combating weapons of mass destruction and additional funds for 
Rapid Assessment and Initial Detection (RAID) teams. The 
provision would also direct the Secretary of Defense, beginning 
with the fiscal year 2001 budget submission, to set forth 
separately all funds for combating terrorism within its overall 
budget request to Congress.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would: (1) 
require the Secretary of Defense to submit to the congressional 
defense committees a report on all programs and activities of 
the Department of Defense combating terrorism program, 
including the definitions used by the Department for all terms 
relating to combating terrorism; (2) require the Secretary to 
submit to Congress a consolidated budget justification display 
that includes all programs and activities of the Department of 
Defense combating terrorism program; and, (3) require the 
Secretary to submit a semiannual obligation report to the 
congressional defense committees on the Department's combating 
terrorism program.
      The conferees believe that this provision will give the 
Department's combating terrorism mission the focus and 
visibility it requires. The conferees further believe that the 
information required by this provision will greatly assist the 
Congress in its effort to conduct thorough oversight of the 
Department's combating terrorism program.
Responsibilities and accountability for certain financial management 
        functions (sec. 933)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1009) that 
would place responsibility for the Department of Defense to 
receive an unqualified opinion on financial statements with the 
Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) and add this 
requirement to section 135 of title 10, United States Code. The 
provision also requires the Under Secretary of Defense 
(Comptroller) to prescribe regulations governing the use of 
credit cards and setting forth controls on the alteration of 
remittance addresses.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would not 
require the permanent change to title 10, United States Code.
Management of Civil Air Patrol (sec. 934)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 904) that 
would require an audit and investigation of the management 
practices of the Civil Air Patrol. The audit and investigation 
would be conducted by the Comptroller General of the United 
States and the Department of Defense Inspector General.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with a technical amendment.

                   LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS NOT ADOPTED

Employment and compensation of civilian faculty members of Department 
        of Defense African Center for Strategic Studies
      The House bill contained a provision (sec. 908) that 
would authorize the Department of Defense to hire civilian 
faculty members for the United States European Command African 
Center for Strategic Studies.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
      The conferees do not intend to impede the development of 
the African Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS) by denying this 
authority at this time. However, the conferees believe that 
further planning and development of the ACSS is needed before 
such authority is authorized and note that currently, the ACSS 
is a virtual center without a permanent facility and only a 
limited number of seminars planned through fiscal year 2004.
Limitation on amount available for contracted advisory and assistance 
        services
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 901) that 
would reduce Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) funding by 
$100.0 million in fiscal year 2000 and withhold an additional 
10 percent of A&AS funding until the Department submits the 
first annual report under section 2212(c) of title 10, United 
States Code.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.

                      Title X--General Provisions

                       ITEMS OF SPECIAL INTEREST

Airfield safety database
      The conferees note that the commission that investigated 
aircraft safety issues in the wake of the CT-43 crash in Bosnia 
that killed Commerce Secretary Ron Brown found that no airfield 
obstruction database exists and that, as a result, the National 
Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA) has taken the lead to use 
imagery to accurately create such a database. In addition, the 
conferees note that industry is developing navigation equipment 
that can use this data. To date, NIMA, in coordination with the 
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), has identified a 
requirement to include over 1,000 airfields worldwide in this 
database. Given the critical aviation safety issues associated 
with this effort, the conferees recognize a compelling need to 
expeditiously complete it.
      Therefore, the conferees direct the director of NIMA to 
develop a comprehensive program that would create three 
dimensional terrain and obstruction data for each airfield 
identified in the requirement on an accelerated basis. The 
director shall coordinate his efforts with the FAA to ensure 
that the data conforms to applicable flight standards and 
certification requirements. The director shall also provide a 
plan for such a program to the Senate Committee on Armed 
Services, House Committee on Armed Services, House Permanent 
Select Committee on Intelligence and the Senate Select 
Committee on Intelligence that identifies requirements and 
issues associated with the program by January 31, 2000.
Education Partnership Agreements
      The conferees note that questions have arisen over the 
implementation of the authority provided to the Secretary of 
Defense in sections 2194, title 10, United States Code, to 
enter into education partnership agreements with educational 
institutions. The conferees encourage the Secretary to review 
and report to the congressional defense committees by December 
31, 1999 on any recommendations to simplify the review and 
transfer process for surplus scientific equipment and 
computers.

                     LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS ADOPTED

                     Subtitle A--Financial Matters

Transfer authority (sec. 1001)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1001) that 
would permit the transfer of amounts of authorizations made 
available in Division A of this Act.
      The House amendment contained an identical provision.
      The conference agreement includes this provision.
Incorporation of classified annex (sec. 1002)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 1002) 
that would incorporate the classified annex prepared by the 
Committee on Armed Services into this Act.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with a technical amendment that would 
provide that the classified annex prepared by the committee of 
conference be incorporated into this Act.
Authorization of emergency supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 
        1999 (sec. 1003)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1010) that 
would authorize funding provided for military and relief 
operations in and around Kosovo for fiscal year 1999 and other 
purposes in the 1999 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act 
(Public Law 106-31).
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 1003) 
that would authorize only military personnel appropriations for 
fiscal year 2000 provided in the 1999 Emergency Supplemental 
Appropriations Act (Public Law 106-31).
      The House recedes with an amendment that would authorize 
appropriations made available upon enactment of the 1999 
Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act (Public Law 106-31). 
The amendment would also extend authorization to contingent 
defense appropriations contained in the Act only if the 
President submits an amended budget request that designates the 
requirement for these appropriations as an emergency and is 
consistent with the intended uses specified in the Act.
Supplemental appropriations request for operations in Yugoslavia (sec. 
        1004)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 1006) 
that would require the President to transmit to the Congress a 
supplemental appropriations request for the Department of 
Defense for the costs of any combat or peacekeeping operations 
in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia that the President 
determines are in the national security interest of the United 
States.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
United States contribution to NATO common-funded budgets in fiscal year 
        2000 (sec. 1005)
      The Senate bill contained several provisions (sec. 211, 
311, and 1008) that would specifically authorize the U.S. 
contribution to NATO common-funded budgets for fiscal year 
2000, including the use of unexpended balances from previous 
years. Such an authorization is required by section 3(2)(C)(ii) 
of the resolution of ratification for the Protocols to the 
North Atlantic Treaty of 1949 on the Accession of Poland, 
Hungary and the Czech Republic for each fiscal year that the 
U.S. payments to the common-funded budgets of NATO exceed the 
amount paid by the United States in fiscal year 1998.
      The House amendment contained no similar provisions.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would combine 
the three provisions contained in the Senate bill into one 
provision to authorize the U.S. contribution to the common-
funded budgets of NATO for fiscal year 2000.
Limitation on funds for Bosnia peacekeeping operations for fiscal year 
        2000 (sec. 1006)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 1205) 
that would establish a limitation of $1,824.4 million on the 
amount authorized to be appropriated for the incremental costs 
of the armed forces for Bosnia peacekeeping operations. The 
provision authorized the president to waive the limitation 
after submitting to the Congress a written certification that 
the waiver is necessary in the national security interests of 
the United States; a written certification that exercising the 
waiver will not adversely affect the readiness of U.S. military 
forces; a report setting forth the reasons for the waiver and a 
discussion of the impact of the involvement of U.S. military 
forces in Bosnia peacekeeping operations on U.S. military 
readiness; and a supplemental appropriations request for the 
Department of Defense for the additional fiscal year 2000 costs 
associated with U.S. military forces participating in, or 
supporting, Bosnia peacekeeping operations.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Second biennial financial management improvement plan (sec. 1007)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1002) that 
would require the second biennial financial management 
improvement plan, to include additional items in an effort to 
improve the overall financial management within the Department 
of Defense.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would place 
responsibility for a uniform internal control policy with the 
Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) and require business 
sensitive information to be provided to Congress in a separate 
annex to protect the sensitive nature of the information.
Waiver authority for requirement that electronic transfer of funds be 
        used for Department of Defense payments (sec. 1008)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1004) that 
would provide the authority to the Secretary of Defense to 
require that military members and civilian employees of the 
Department of Defense receive payments by electronic fund 
transfer.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with a technical amendment.
Single payment date for invoice for various subsistence items (sec. 
        1009)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1003) that 
would align Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) commercial practices 
and regulations of the Prime Vendor Program with commercial 
practices of private industry.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Payment of foreign licensing fees out of proceeds of sale of maps, 
        charts, and navigational books (sec. 1010)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1005) that 
would permit the National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA) to 
pay licensing fees to foreign countries and international 
organizations from increased proceeds of its public sales.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with a technical amendment.

                Subtitle B--Naval Vessels and Shipyards

Revision to congressional notice-and-wait period required before 
        transfer of a vessel stricken from the naval vessel register 
        (sec. 1011)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1012) that 
would amend the requirement in section 7306(d) of title 10, 
United States Code, for the period of delay after notification 
to Congress of intent to transfer a naval vessel stricken from 
the naval vessel register. The Senate would require 
notification to Congress followed by 60 legislative days on 
which at least one house of Congress is in session before 
transfer of a naval vessel.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
1011) that would require notification followed by 30 days 
during which both houses of Congress are in session before 
transfer of a naval vessel.
      The Senate recedes.
Authority to consent to retransfer of former naval vessel (sec. 1012)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 1012) 
thatwould permit the President to consent to the retransfer of 
a former U.S. naval vessel from the government of Greece to the USS LST 
Memorial, Inc., a not-for-profit organization, for use as a memorial.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with a clarifying amendment regarding 
U.S. Government liability for claims resulting from potential 
hazardous materials aboard the ship.
Report on naval vessel force structure requirements (sec. 1013)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 1013) 
that would require the Secretary of Defense to submit a report 
on naval vessel force structure requirements not later than 
February 1, 2000 to the Committees on Armed Services of the 
Senate and of the House of Representatives.
      The Senate report (S. Rept. 106-50) accompanying the bill 
contained a similar reporting requirement.
      The Senate recedes with a clarifying amendment.
Auxiliary vessels acquisition program for the Department of Defense 
        (sec. 1014)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 1014) 
that would codify in title 10, United States Code, 
authorization for the Secretary of the Navy to contract for the 
long-term lease or charter of newly constructed surface 
vessels. Such leases or charters would apply to the Navy's 
combat logistics force and strategic sealift programs, as well 
as other auxiliary support vessels of the Department of 
Defense.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with a clarifying amendment.
National Defense Features program (sec. 1015)
      The budget request included no funds for the national 
defense features (NDF) program.
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 313) that 
would modify section 2218 of title 10, United States Code, to 
allow advance payments for the costs associated with installing 
NDF in commercial ships. In addition, the provision would 
authorize an increase of $40.0 million in the National Defense 
Sealift Fund (NDSF) for the NDF program.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
1015). However, the House provision would not authorize an 
increase to the NDSF for the NDF program.
      The conferees agree to modify section 2218 of title 10, 
United States Code, to allow advance payments for the costs 
associated with installing NDF in commercial ships.
Sales of naval shipyard articles and services to nuclear ship 
        contractors (sec. 1016)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1011) that 
would waive the restrictions contained in sections 2208(j)(2), 
2553(a)(1) and 2553(c)(1) of title 10, United States Code, in 
certain circumstances. The provision would permit a naval 
shipyard to sell articles or services to a private shipyard 
fulfilling a Department of Defense contract for a nuclear ship 
when requested by the private shipyard.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with a clarifying amendment.
Transfer of naval vessel to foreign country (sec. 1017)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1013) that 
would authorize the Secretary of the Navy to transfer one 
Cyclone class patrol craft to the government of Thailand. This 
provision supports the veterans who served in Landing Craft 
Support (LCS) ships in their request, which is supported by the 
Chief of Naval Operations, to return LCS-102 to the United 
States once the government of Thailand no longer has a 
requirement for the vessel.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
      The conferees agree to support veterans who served in LCS 
ships in their efforts to return LCS-102 to the United States 
as a memorial.
Authority to transfer naval vessels to certain foreign countries (sec. 
        1018)
      The conferees agree to authorize the Secretary of the 
Navy to transfer on a sale basis: four Newport class tank 
landing ships, one Knox class frigate, and two Oliver Hazard 
Perry class guided missile frigates; and, by grant basis: two 
Knox class frigates, one Oliver Hazard Perry class guided 
missile frigate, one Oak Ridge class medium auxiliary repair 
dry dock, and one medium auxiliary floating dry dock to various 
countries. Any expense incurred by the United States in 
connection with these transfers would be charged to the 
recipient. The provision would also:
            (1) direct that, to the maximum extent possible, 
        the Secretary of the Navy shall require, as a condition 
        of transfer, that repair and refurbishment associated 
        with the transfer be accomplished in a shipyard located 
        in the United States; and
            (2) stipulate that the authority to transfer these 
        vessels will expire at the end of a two-year period 
        that begins on the date of enactment of the National 
        Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000.

   Subtitle C--Support for Civilian Law Enforcement and Counter Drug 
                               Activities

      The budget request for drug interdiction and other 
counter-drug activities of the Department of Defense (DOD) 
totals $954.6 million. This includes the $788.1 million central 
transfer account and $166.5 million in the operating budgets of 
the military services for authorized counter-drug operations.
      The conferees recommend the following budget for the 
Department's counter-narcotics activities:

Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities, Operations and 
Maintenance

                        (In thousands of dollars)

                      (May not add due to rounding)

Fiscal Year 2000 Drug and Counter-Drug Request..........        $954,600
      Goal 1 (Dependent Demand Reduction)...............          16,811
      Goal 2 (Support to DLEAs).........................          95,015
      Goal 3 (DOD Personnel Demand Reduction)...........          72,206
      Goal 4 (Drug Interdiction--TZ/SWB)................         440,755
      Goal 5 (Supply Reduction).........................         329,845
Increases:
      Caper Focus.......................................           6,000
      Technologies Assessment...........................           4,000
      Southwest Border Fence............................           6,000
      State Plans.......................................          20,000
      JMIP..............................................           8,000
      P-3 FLIRS.........................................           2,700
      Observation Aircraft/Aerial Recon.................           8,000
      Mothership Ops....................................           3,500
      Regional Counter-Drug Training Academy............           1,000
Decreases:
      Ground Based Radars...............................           1,000
                    --------------------------------------------------------
                    ____________________________________________________
        Total...........................................       1,012,800
Transfers (To MILCON):
      Forward Operating Locations.......................          42,800
Forward operating locations
      The conferees support the proposed creation of forward 
operating locations (FOLs) to replace the capability lost with 
the closure of Howard Air Force Base in Panama. The conferees 
understand the importance of these sites to the continuing 
ability of the armed forces and law enforcement agencies to 
effectively wage the war against drugs in the source and 
transit zones. Therefore, the conferees recommend a transfer of 
$42.8 million to the defense-wide military construction account 
to make necessary modifications to existing facilities that 
will house these FOLs.
Technologies assessment
      The conferees understand that currently deployed 
technologies such as the Relocatable Over-The-Horizon Radar 
(ROTHR) system in use for counter-drug detection and monitoring 
are not capable against all methods of transportation. The 
conferees are concerned that a significant portion of all 
cocaine smuggled through the transit zone moves by maritime 
means into Central America and then over the southwest border. 
Therefore, in recognition of this serious operational 
shortfall, the conferees recommend $4.0 million to assess 
alternative technologies to detect air, land, and maritime drug 
trafficking platforms.

                     LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS ADOPTED

Modification of limitation on funding assistance for procurement of 
        equipment for the National Guard for drug interdiction and 
        counter-drug activities (sec. 1021)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 349) that 
would amend section 112(a)(3) of title 32 United States Code, 
to allow the National Guard greater flexibility in the 
procurement of equipment.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Temporary extension to certain naval aircraft of Coast Guard authority 
        for drug interdiction activities (sec. 1022)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1060) that 
would extend to U.S. Navy aircraft on which members of the 
Coast Guard are aboard, the Coast Guard authority to fire 
warning and disabling shots at maritime vessels suspected of 
transporting illegal narcotics and refusing to stop when 
confronted. This authority is already provided to naval ships 
on which members of the Coast Guard are assigned.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would limit this 
authority through September 30, 2001, and would require the 
Secretary of Defense, before proceeding with the implementation 
of this authority, to provide the Congress a report regarding 
the Department's plans for the safe and effective execution of 
this authority.
Military assistance to civil authorities to respond to act or threat of 
        terrorism (sec. 1023)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1067) that 
would grant the Secretary of Defense the authority, during 
fiscal year 2000, upon the request of the Attorney General, to 
provide assistance to civil authorities in responding to an act 
or threat of terrorism within the United States if certain 
requirements are met.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would extend the 
authority provided to the Secretary through fiscal year 2004.
Condition on development of forward operating locations for U.S. 
        Southern Command counter-drug detection and monitoring flights 
        (sec. 1024)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 1022) 
that would prohibit the expenditure of any funds for improving 
the physical infrastructure at any proposed forward operating 
location from which counter-drug flights would be conducted 
until a long term agreement for use of the facilities has been 
signed.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would prohibit 
the expenditure of any funding above $1.5 million until such 
time as a long-term agreement for use of the facilities is 
signed.
Annual report on United States military activities in Colombia (sec. 
        1025)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 1023) 
that would require a report detailing the number of U.S. 
military personnel deployed or otherwise assigned to duty in 
Colombia.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with a technical amendment.
Report on use of radar systems for counter-drug detection and 
        monitoring (sec. 1026)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 314) that 
would authorize funding for certain counter-narcotics 
activities including Operation Caper Focus.
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 1021) 
that would authorize funding for Operation Caper Focus and the 
Wide Aperture Radar Facility.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would require a 
comparison of the effectiveness of the Wide Aperture Radar 
Facility, the Tethered Aerostat Radar System, Ground Mobile 
Radar, and the Relocatable Over-The-Horizon Radar in maritime, 
air, and land counter-drug detection and monitoring.
Plan regarding assignment of military personnel to assist Immigration 
        and Naturalization Service and Customs Service (sec. 1027)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 1024) 
that would authorize the deployment of military personnel to 
border locations to assist members of the Immigration and 
Naturalization Service and the U.S. Customs Service.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would instead 
require the development of a plan on how to most effectively 
use military personnel in such a role, and require a report on 
thenumber of military personnel already performing such 
assistance.

       Subtitle D--Miscellaneous Report Requirements and Repeals

Preservation and repeal of certain defense reporting requirements 
        (secs. 1031 and 1032)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1021) that 
would preserve certain reports presently required to be made to 
the Congress by the President, the Secretary of Defense, and 
other officials. Section 3003 of Public Law 104-66, enacted 
December 21, 1995, repealed the requirements for a large number 
of periodic reports to the Congress, unless legislative action 
was taken prior to December 21, 1999, to preserve these 
requirements.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
1036).
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would divide 
the provision into two sections. The first section would 
address the reports to be retained by both the House and Senate 
provisions, and the second section would provide for the repeal 
of certain reporting requirements not retained.
Reports on risks under National Military Strategy and combatant command 
        requirements (sec. 1033)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1022) that 
would require the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs to submit a 
report to the congressional defense committees that would 
contain a consolidation of the integrated priority lists of the 
requirements of the combatant commands. The report should also 
contain the Chairman's views on the consolidated lists 
including a discussion of what actions are being taken to meet 
these requirements, and which requirements should have the 
greatest priority.
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 1034) 
that would require the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs to provide 
the Congress with an annual assessment of the risk associated 
with performing the National Military Strategy.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would require 
the Chairman to include a risk assessment in an annual report 
to Congress that would contain a consolidation of the 
integrated priority lists of the requirements of the combatant 
commands.
Report on lift and prepositioned support requirements to support 
        National Military Strategy (sec. 1034)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 1043) 
that would require the Secretary of Defense to submit a report 
to Congress describing the airlift requirements necessary to 
execute the full range of missions called for under the 
National Military Strategy prescribed by the Chairman of the 
Joint Chiefs of Staff under the postures of force engagement 
anticipated through 2015.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with a clarifying amendment that would 
require results of an ongoing mobility requirements study (MRS-
05) to be used in the development of the report. In addition, 
the conferees understand the Joint Chiefs of Staff are 
considering whether to establish requirements for float-on/
float-off (FLO/FLO) vessels for joint service rapid deployment. 
The Secretary of Defense is directed to include the following 
in a report to the Congress on the mobility requirements 
review: (1) the cargo, and the relative priority of cargo, that 
would require FLO/FLO vessel capability; (2) the requirements 
for FLO/FLO vessels to carry such cargo, including any 
requirement for FLO/FLO vessels with dockwalls; and (3) an 
estimate of the funding required to meet any such requirements. 
The conferees agree to change the report horizon to 2005, and 
require a follow-on report focusing on intra-theater lift.
Report on assessments of readiness to execute the National Military 
        Strategy (sec. 1035)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1023) that 
would require the Secretary of Defense to submit to the 
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of 
Representatives a report on the capability of the United States 
to execute the National Military Strategy.
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 1041) 
that would require a report on the effect of continued Balkan 
operations on the ability of the United States to successfully 
meet other regional contingencies.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would require 
certain information to be included in the report.
Report on Rapid Assessment and Initial Detection teams (sec. 1036)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1028) that 
would require the Secretary of Defense to submit to the 
Congress a report, not later than 90 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, detailing the specific procedures which 
have been established among the states by which a Rapid 
Assessment and Initial Detection (RAID) team would be 
dispatched to an incident outside of its home base state.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would expand the 
topics to be covered by the report to include capabilities, 
training exercises, command and control relationships with 
other Federal, State and local organizations responsible for 
responding to an incident involving a weapon of mass 
destruction and measures that will be taken to maintain the 
proficiency of the RAID teams.
Report on unit readiness of units considered to be assets of 
        Consequence Management Program Integration Office (sec. 1037)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1029) that 
would require the Secretary of Defense to include within the 
next Quarterly Readiness Report an annex on the readiness, 
training status and future funding requirements of all active 
and reserve component units that are considered assets of the 
Consequence Management Program Integration Office.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with a clarifying amendment.
Analysis of relationship between threats and budget submission for 
        fiscal year 2001 (sec. 1038)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1030) that 
would require the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with 
the Director of Central Intelligence and the Chairman of the 
Joint Chiefs of Staff, to submit a report to the congressional 
defense committees on the relationship between the defense 
budget for fiscal year 2001 and the current and emerging 
threats to the national security interests of the United 
States, as identified in the President's annual national 
security strategy report. The Secretary's report would be 
submitted on the date the President submits the budget for 
fiscal year 2001 to Congress.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Report on NATO defense capabilities initiative (sec. 1039)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1031) that 
would require the Secretary of Defense, not later than January 
31 of each year beginning in 2000, to submit a report to the 
Committees on Armed Services and Foreign Relations of the 
Senate and the Committees on Armed Services and International 
Relations of the House of Representatives on the implementation 
of the Defense Capabilities Initiative by the nations of the 
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Report on motor vehicle violations by operators of official Army 
        vehicles (sec. 1040)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1032) that 
would require the Secretary of the Army to review the incidence 
of violations of state and local motor vehicle laws by Army 
personnel using Army motor vehicles and to report the results 
of the review to the Congress, not later than March 31, 2000.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with a clarifying amendment.

                    Subtitle E--Information Security

Identification in budget materials of amounts for declassification 
        activities and limitation on expenditures for such activities 
        (sec. 1041)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 1031) 
that would require the Secretary of Defense to establish a new 
budgetary line item for the declassification activities of the 
Department of Defense and limit expenditures for such 
activities to $20,000,000 in fiscal year 2000.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment.
      The provision would clarify the activities to be covered 
by the new budgetary line item. The conferees anticipate that 
the identification of declassification funding as a budgetary 
line item in accordance with the requirements of this 
subsection will better enable Congress in future years to 
establish appropriate levels for such expenditures.
      The Department has provided the conferees with the 
following estimates for planned declassification expenditures 
of major components of the Department under the provisions in 
3.4 of Executive Order 12958 for fiscal year 2000: National 
Security Agency, $10.0 million; Defense Intelligence Agency, 
$1.0 million; Army, $16.0 million; Navy, $16.0 million; and Air 
Force, $8.0 million.
      The provision would prohibit expenditures for the 
specified activities in excess of these planned levels. It is 
not intended as a limitation on indirect declassification 
expenditures in accounts other than those identified by the 
Department and listed above. The conferees direct the 
Department to report to Congress not later than 120 days after 
the date of enactment of this Act on any such expenditures that 
the Department expects to incur in fiscal year 2000.
      The provision would prohibit the automatic 
declassification of records that have not yet been reviewed for 
declassification unless the Secretary certifies to Congress 
that such declassification would not harm the national 
security. The conferees are aware that the needless 
classification of records that are no longer sensitive can 
impose costs, and undermine the credibility of the 
classification system. The conferees do not believe that it 
would be in the national security interest of the United States 
to declassify records that would otherwise remain classified, 
simply because the review of those records has not yet been 
completed.
      The provision would require the Secretary to report to 
Congress on whether the Department will be able to meet any 
date established for automatic declassification of records. If 
the Secretary reports that the Department will be unable to 
meet any such date, the conferees expect that the 
Administration would propose, and Congress would enact, a 
further extension.
      The conferees are concerned with reports over the last 
three years of inadequate or incorrect declassification 
decisions of the Department and other agencies that may have 
resulted in the release of information that could harm the 
national security. The conferees expect the Department to 
conduct the declassification process in a careful manner which 
provides adequate time to review records and make decisions 
consistent with the national security interests of the United 
States.
Notice to congressional committees of certain security and 
        counterintelligence failures within defense programs (sec. 
        1042)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 1032) 
that would require notification of the congressional defense 
committees of any information that indicates that classified 
information relating to defense programs of the United States 
may have been compromised to a foreign power.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment clarifying that the 
notification requirement applies to security failures or the 
compromise of classified information that the Secretary of 
Defense considers likely to cause significant harm or damage to 
the national security interests of the United States. The 
amendment would also provide for the Committees on Armed 
Services of the Senate and House of Representatives to take 
appropriate steps to protect sensitive information received as 
a result of such notifications.
Information Assurance Initiative (sec. 1043)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1047) that 
would require the Department to establish: (1) an information 
assurance roadmap to guide the development of appropriate 
organizational structures and technologies; and (2) an 
information assurance testbed to provide an integrated 
organizational structure within DOD to plan and facilitate the 
conduct of simulations, wargames, exercises, and experiments, 
and to serve as a means by which the Department can conduct 
integrated or joint exercises and experiments with civil and 
commercial organizations. The provision would also authorize an 
increase of $120.0 million for various information assurance 
programs and activities.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would establish 
an information assurance program and an information assurance 
testbed. The conferees address information assurance funding 
elsewhere in this conference report.
Nondisclosure of information on personnel of overseas, sensitive, or 
        routinely deployable units (sec. 1044)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1052) that 
would authorize the Secretary of Defense and, with respect to 
the Coast Guard when it is not operating under the Navy, the 
Secretary ofTransportation to withhold from disclosure to the 
public the name, rank, duty address, official title, and pay 
information of personnel assigned to units that are sensitive, 
routinely deployable, or overseas.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with a technical amendment.
Nondisclosure of certain operational files of the National Imagery and 
        Mapping Agency (sec. 1045)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1053) that 
would authorize the Secretary of Defense to withhold from 
public disclosure certain operational files of the former 
National Photographic Interpretation Center of the Central 
Intelligence Agency, which were transferred in 1996 to the 
National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA). Such files would be 
protected from search, review, publication, or public 
disclosure to the same extent as originally provided for under 
section 701 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 
431).
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.

            Subtitle F--Memorial Objects and Commemorations

Moratorium on the return of veterans memorial objects to foreign 
        nations without specific authorization in law (sec. 1051)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1066) that 
would prohibit the return of veterans memorial objects to 
foreign nations unless specifically authorized by law.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would place a 
moratorium on returning veterans memorial objects to foreign 
nations without specific authorization in law until September 
30, 2001.
Program to commemorate 50th anniversary of the Korean War (sec. 1052)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1058) that 
would authorize the expenditure of up to $7.0 million for the 
United States of America Korean War Commemoration during fiscal 
years 2000 through 2004. This limitation would be in addition 
to the expenditures of any local commander to commemorate the 
Korean War from funds available to that command.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would delete the 
reference to expenditures by a unit of the armed forces or 
similar organization to commemorate the Korean War. The 
conferees note that inclusion of such reference is unnecessary.
Commemoration of the victory of freedom in the Cold War (sec. 1053)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1086) that 
would establish a commission and a medal to honor those who 
served in the U.S. Armed Forces during the Cold War. The 
provision would also establish November 9, 1999 as ``Victory in 
the Cold War Day'' and authorize $15.0 million for the 
participation of the armed forces in a celebration on that 
date.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would require 
the commission to identify a date suitable for celebration of 
the U.S. victory in the Cold War and make recommendations to 
the Department of Defense on how to celebrate that victory. The 
provision would further authorize up to $5.0 million for 
military participation in such a celebration.

                       Subtitle G--Other Matters

Defense Science Board task force on use of television and radio as a 
        propaganda instrument in time of military conflict (sec. 1061)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1048) that 
would require the Secretary of Defense to establish a task 
force of the Defense Science Board to examine the use of radio 
and television broadcasting as a propaganda instrument and the 
adequacy of the capabilities of the U.S. armed forces to deal 
with situations such as the conflict in the Federal Republic of 
Yugoslavia. The task force would submit its report containing 
its assessments to the Secretary of Defense, not later than 
February 1, 2000. The Secretary would submit the report, 
together with his comments and recommendations, to the 
congressional defense committees, not later than March 1, 2000.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Assessment of electromagnetic spectrum reallocation (sec. 1062)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1049) that 
would require that any system licensed to operate on portions 
of the frequency spectrum currently used by the Department of 
Defense (DOD) be designed in such a way as to ensure that it 
neither interferes with, nor receives interference from, the 
military systems of the DOD that are operating in those bands. 
The provision would further require that any costs associated 
with the redesign of military systems for the purpose of moving 
them from a frequency for use by another system, public or 
private, be paid by the entity whose system or systems are 
displacing the military system.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would authorize 
the surrender of frequencies where DOD currently has the 
primaryassignment, only if the Secretary of Defense and the 
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Secretary of Commerce, 
jointly certify to Congress that the surrender of such portions of the 
spectrum will not degrade essential military capability. Alternative 
frequencies, with the necessary comparable technical characteristics, 
would have to be identified and made available to the DOD, if 
necessary, to restore the essential military capability that will be 
lost as a result of the surrender of the original spectrum. Essential 
military capability is that capability provided by the use or planned 
use of that portion of the spectrum, as of the date of the proposed 
allocation. In addition, the provision would require that 8 MHz that 
were identified for auction in the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, be 
reassigned to the Federal Government for primary use by the DOD. The 
conferees urge the Secretary of Defense to share such frequencies with 
state and local government public safety radio services, to the extent 
that such sharing will not result in harmful interference between the 
DOD systems and the public safety systems proposed for operation on 
those frequencies. This provision would not otherwise change the 
requirement for the Federal Communications Commission to auction the 
remaining frequencies that were identified for reallocation pursuant to 
the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 or the Balanced Budget 
Act of 1997.
      The provision would further provide for an interagency 
review, and assessment and report to Congress and the President 
on the progress made in implementation of national spectrum 
planning, the reallocation of Federal Government spectrum to 
non-Federal use, and the implications of such reallocations to 
the affected federal agencies, which would include the effects 
of the reallocation on critical military and intelligence 
capabilities, civil space programs, and other Federal 
Government systems used to protect public safety.
Extension and reauthorization of Defense Production Act of 1950 (sec. 
        1063)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1059) that 
would reauthorize the Defense Production Act of 1950 for a 
period of one year.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Performance of threat and risk assessments (sec. 1064)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 1046) 
that would amend the Defense Against Weapons of Mass 
Destruction Act of 1998 to require that any assistance provided 
to Federal, State, and local agencies under section 1402 of 
that Act include the performance by the Department of Justice 
of assessments of the threat and risk of terrorist use of 
weapons of mass destruction against cities and localities. The 
amendment would also require the Attorney General to conduct a 
pilot test of any proposed method or model by which such 
assessments are to be performed.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would delete 
the pilot test requirement.
Chemical agents used for defensive training (sec. 1065)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1084) that 
would provide authority for the Secretary of Defense to 
transfer to the Attorney General quantities of lethal chemical 
agents to support training of emergency first-response 
personnel and require a report to Congress annually on such 
transfers.
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 1039) 
that would provide authority for the Secretary of Defense to 
transfer to the Attorney General quantities of lethal chemical 
agents to support training at the Chemical Defense Training 
Facility at the Center for Domestic Preparedness in Fort 
McClellan, Alabama and to report, in consultation with the 
Attorney General and the Administrator of the Environmental 
Protection Agency, to Congress annually on such transfers.
      The House recedes.
Technical and clerical amendments (sec. 1066)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 520) that 
would make a technical correction to section 1370(d)(1) of 
title 10, United States Code.
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 1037) 
that would make various technical and clerical amendments to 
existing law.
      The Senate recedes with a technical amendment.
Amendments to reflect name change of Committee on National Security of 
        the House of Representatives to Committee on Armed Services 
        (sec. 1067)
      The conference agreement includes a provision that would 
amend certain provisions of existing law to reflect the change 
in the name of the Defense Authorization Committee of the House 
of Representatives from ``Committee on National Security'' to 
``Committee on Armed Services.''

                   legislative provisions not adopted

Authority for payment of settlement claims
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 350) that 
would authorize the Secretary of Defense to make payments for 
the settlement of claims arising from the deaths caused by the 
accident involving a United States Marine Corps EA-6B aircraft 
on February 3, 1998 near Cavalese, Italy.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Consolidation of various Department of the Navy trust and gift funds
      The House bill contained a provision (sec. 1005) that 
would amend certain sections of title 10, United States Code, 
to allow consolidation of five Department of the Navy gift and 
trust funds into two funds, in order to manage the funds more 
efficiently and reduce administrative costs.
      The Senate amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Military Voting Rights Act of 1999
      The Senate bill contained three provisions (sec. 1301-
1303) that would establish a short title of ``Military Voting 
Rights Act of 1999,'' amend the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil 
Relief Act of 1940 to preclude a military member from losing a 
claim to state residency for the purpose of voting in federal 
and state elections because of absence due to military orders, 
and amend the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting 
Act to require each state to permit absent military voters to 
use absentee registration procedures and to vote by absentee 
ballot in elections for state and local offices, in addition to 
federal offices, as provided in current law.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Nondisclosure of information of the National Imagery and Mapping Agency 
        having commercial significance
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1054) that 
would authorize the Secretary of Defense to withhold from 
public disclosure information in the possession of the National 
Imagery and Mapping Agency, if the Secretary determines, in 
writing, that public disclosure of the information would 
compete with, or otherwise adversely affect, commercial 
operations in any existing or emerging industry, or the 
operation of any existing or emerging commercial market, and 
that withholding the information from disclosure is consistent 
with the national security interests of the United States.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Offshore entities interfering with Department of Defense use of the 
        frequency spectrum
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1050) that 
would prohibit the issuance of any license or permit, or the 
award of any federal contract to any company that illegally 
broadcasts, or whose subsidiaries illegally broadcast, signals 
into the United States on frequencies used by the Department of 
Defense.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Repeal of requirement for two-year budget cycle for the Department of 
        Defense
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 1004) 
that would repeal the requirement for the Department of Defense 
to submit a detailed two-year budget in the first session of 
each Congress.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Sense of the Senate on negotiations with indicted war criminals
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1078) that 
would express the sense of the Senate that the United States 
should not negotiate with Slobodan Milosevic or any other 
indicted war criminal with respect to reaching an end to the 
conflict in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes. The conferees note that an agreement 
to end the fighting in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia was 
reached on June 9, 1999, therefore this legislation is no 
longer necessary. However, the conferees agree with the policy 
expressed in the provision contained in the Senate bill and 
expect that the United States will not negotiate with Slobodan 
Milosevic or any other indicted war criminal regarding any 
future agreements that might be necessary with the Federal 
Republic of Yugoslavia.
Sense of the Senate regarding settlement of claims of American 
        servicemen's family regarding deaths resulting from the 
        accident off the coast of Namibia on September 13, 1997
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 351) that 
would express the sense of the Senate that the government of 
Germany should promptly settle with the families of members of 
the United States Air Force killed in a collision between a 
United States Air Force C-141 and a German Luftwaffe Tupelov 
TU-154M off the coast of Namibia on September 13, 1997 and that 
the United States should not make any payments to citizens of 
Germany as settlement of claims arising from the accident 
involving a United States Marine Corps EA-6B aircraft on 
February 3, 1998 near Cavalese, Italy until a comparable 
settlement is reached with respect to the Namibia collision.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.

           Title XI--Department of Defense Civilian Personnel

                     LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS ADOPTED

Accelerated implementation of voluntary early retirement authority 
        (sec. 1101)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1101) that 
would amend section 1109(d) of the Strom Thurmond National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 by changing the 
effective date from October 1, 2000 to October 1, 1999, for 
modifications to voluntary early retirement authority for 
civilian employees of the Department of Defense.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Increase of pay cap for nonappropriated fund senior executive employees 
        (sec. 1102)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 1101) 
that would authorize the Secretary of Defense and the 
secretaries of the military departments to establish the pay of 
Senior Executive Service (SES) nonappropriated fund employees 
at the same level as that of appropriated fund SES employees.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Restoration of leave of emergency essential employees serving in a 
        combat zone (sec. 1103)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1103) that 
would define a Department of Defense emergency essential 
employee and provide for automatic restoration of any excess 
annual leave that the employee would lose because of service in 
a combat zone.
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 1102) 
that would restore excess annual leave lost by certain 
Department of Defense employees deployed in support of the 
armed forces during hostilities and would provide an exception 
to those limits in recognition of the increased support 
provided our deployed forces by Department of Defense civilian 
employees.
      The House recedes.
Extension of certain temporary authorities to provide benefits for 
        employees in connection with defense work-force reductions and 
        restructuring (sec. 1104)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1107) that 
wouldextend the expiration date of three temporary civilian 
personnel management authorities. The expiration date for the authority 
to pay severance pay in a lump-sum would be extended from October 1, 
1999 to October 1, 2003. The expiration date for authority to offer 
civilian employees a voluntary separation incentive would be extended 
from September 30, 2001 to September 30, 2003. The expiration date for 
authority to offer continued coverage under the Federal Employees 
Health Benefit program would be extended from October 1, 1999 to 
October 1, 2003 or February 1, 2004, if specific notice of such 
separation is given to the individual before October 1, 2003.
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 1105) 
that would extend the expiration date for authority to offer 
continued coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefit 
program from October 1, 1999 to October 1, 2003 or February 1, 
2004, if specific notice of such separation is given to the 
individual before October 1, 2003.
      The House recedes.
Leave without loss of benefits for military reserve technicians on 
        active duty in support of combat operations (sec. 1105)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1104) that 
would amend section 6323(d)(1) of title 5, United States Code, 
so that leave protections would apply when dual-status military 
technicians participate on active duty in combat, as well as 
noncombat, operations outside the United States, its 
territories, and possessions.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Expansion of Guard-and-Reserve purposes for which leave under section 
        6323 of title 5, United States Code, may be used (sec. 1106)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 1103) 
that would expand the permitted uses of military leave by 
members of the reserve components who are also federal civilian 
employees and would allow them the flexibility to use this 
leave within the current 15 day annual ceiling to enhance the 
military readiness of their reserve units.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Work schedules and premium pay of service academy faculty (sec. 1107)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1105) that 
would amend sections 4338, 6952, and 9338 of title 10, United 
States Code, concerning the employment and compensation of the 
civilian faculties at the U.S. Military Academy, the Naval 
Academy, and the Air Force Academy to exclude the civilian 
faculty from the provisions in subchapter V, chapter 55 of 
title 5, United States Code, concerning premium pay, and the 
provisions in chapter 61 of title 5, United States Code, 
concerning hours of work. The provision would provide service 
secretaries with the flexibility necessary to establish 
reasonable work requirements for the civilian faculty, similar 
to the requirements for faculty members at other colleges and 
universities. It would not eliminate requirements to comply 
with other law, such as the Fair Labor Standards Act.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Salary schedules and related benefits for faculty and staff of the 
        Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (sec. 
        1108)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1106) that 
would clarify the authority of the Secretary of Defense to 
prescribe pay schedules for civilians employed as faculty and 
staff of the Uniformed Services University of the Health 
Sciences.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with a clarifying amendment.
Exemption of defense laboratory personnel from workforce management 
        restrictions (sec. 1109)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 237) that 
would exempt the defense laboratories from management by end 
strength and arbitrary supervisory ratios or caps on high-grade 
employees, and would provide laboratories with direct hiring 
authority.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would delete the 
prohibition on management by end strength. The conference 
amendment would exempt the defense laboratories from any 
supervisory rations or caps on high-grade employees, and would 
provide the laboratories with direct hiring authority to enable 
them to compete in hiring processes to obtain the finest 
scientific talent available.

                   LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS NOT ADOPTED

Deference to EEOC procedures for investigation of complaints of sexual 
        harassment made by employees
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1102) that 
would amend section 1561 of title 10, United States Code, by 
limiting its applicability to complaints of sexual harassment 
made to a commanding officer by a member of the Army, Navy, Air 
Force, or Marine Corps under his command.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Temporary authority to provide early retirement and separation 
        incentives for certain civilian employees
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 1104) 
that would require the Secretary of Defense to designate a 
military base at which early retirement and separation 
incentives would be offered, during the period October 1, 1999 
through October 1, 2000, to certain civilian employees to 
encourage voluntary separations.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.

              Title XII--Matters Relating to Other Nations

                     LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS ADOPTED

     Subtitle A--Matters Relating to the People's Republic of China

Limitation on military-to-military exchanges and contacts with Chinese 
        People's Liberation Army (sec. 1201)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1034) 
requiring the Secretary of Defense to submit a detailed report 
by March 31, 2000 on military-to-military contacts with the 
People's Republic of China since January 1, 1993.
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 1203) 
that would prohibit the Secretary of Defense from authorizing 
any military-to-military exchange or contact by the U.S. armed 
forces with the Peoples' Liberation Army that would involve a 
series of operations and activities; require the Secretary of 
Defense to certify to the Committees on Armed Services of the 
Senate and the House of Representatives by December 31 of each 
year as to whether or not there were any violations of the 
prohibition and to report by June 1 of each year providing an 
assessment of the current state of such military-to-military 
contacts.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would establish 
``national security risk'' as the criterion to be applied by 
the Secretary of Defense in assessing the appropriateness of 
military-to-military contacts with the People's Liberation Army 
and merge the one-time Senate reporting requirement with the 
House provision.
Annual report on military power of the People's Republic of China (sec. 
        1202)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 1209) 
that would require the Secretary of Defense to prepare an 
annual report, in both classified and unclassified form, on the 
current and future military strategy and capabilities of the 
People's Republic of China.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would add the 
security situation in the Taiwan Strait as an additional matter 
to be included in the annual report.

              Subtitle B--Matters Relating to the Balkans

Department of Defense report on the conduct of Operation Allied Force 
        and associated relief operations (sec. 1211)
      On March 24, 1999, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization 
(NATO) initiated the first large-scale, offensive military 
operation in its 50-year history with air strikes against 
targets in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY). This NATO 
air campaign, Operation Allied Force, ended on June 10, 1999, 
following the signing of the Military Technical Agreement by 
representatives of the FRY and confirmation by NATO that the 
withdrawal of Serb forces from Kosovo had begun.
      The lessons learned during this 78-day military operation 
could have far-reaching implications for U.S. military 
strategy, doctrine, and force planning for years to come. The 
conferees believe that the Congress must have detailed 
information and analysis concerning Operation Allied Force in 
order to apply the lessons learned from that military campaign 
to future defense funding and policy decisions. Therefore, the 
conferees have included a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to submit a comprehensive report to the 
congressional defense committees by January 31, 2000, on the 
conduct of NATO's military operations against the FRY and 
associated relief operations in the Balkan theater of 
operations. A preliminary report on the conduct of those 
operations would be submitted by October 15, 1999.
Sense of Congress regarding the need for vigorous prosecution of war 
        crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity in the former 
        Republic of Yugoslavia (sec. 1212)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1061) that 
would express the sense of Congress that the United States and 
other nations should provide sufficient resources for an 
expeditious and thorough investigation of allegations of war 
crimes committed in Kosovo and elsewhere in the former Republic 
of Yugoslavia; that the United States, through its intelligence 
services, should provide all possible cooperation in gathering 
evidence to secure the indictment of those responsible for the 
commission of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide 
in the former Yugoslavia; that where the evidence warrants, 
indictments for war crimes should be issued against suspects 
regardless of their position within the Serbian leadership; 
that the United States and all nations have an obligation to 
honor arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal 
Tribunal for the formerYugoslavia, and should use all 
appropriate means to apprehend war criminals already under indictment; 
and that NATO should not accept any diplomatic resolution of the 
conflict in Kosovo that would bar the indictment, apprehension or 
prosecution of war criminals for crimes committed during operations in 
Kosovo.
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 1207) 
that would outline the goals of the United States for the 
conflict with the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, including two 
goals related to war crimes. Concerning war crimes, the 
provision would declare that President Milosevic be held 
accountable for his actions as President that have resulted in 
the deaths of tens of thousands of people and responsibility 
for murder, rape, terrorism, destruction, and ethnic cleansing; 
and that individuals in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia who 
are guilty of war crimes in Kosovo should be brought to justice 
through the International Criminal Tribunal for the former 
Yugoslavia.
      The House recedes with clarifying amendments, and with 
additions to the findings that incorporate the two goals 
related to war crimes contained in section 1207 of the House 
amendment.

         Subtitle C--Matters Relating to NATO and Other Allies

Legal effect of the new Strategic Concept of NATO (sec. 1221)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1063) that 
would require the President to determine and certify to the 
Senate whether or not the new Strategic Concept of the North 
Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) imposes any new commitments 
or obligations on the United States. In addition, the provision 
would express the sense of the Senate that, if the President 
certifies that the new Strategic Concept imposes any new 
commitments or obligations on the United States, the President 
should submit the new Strategic Concept to the Senate as a 
treaty for the Senate's advice and consent. Finally, the 
provision requires the President to submit a report to the 
Senate containing an analysis of the potential threats facing 
NATO in the first decade of the next millennium, particularly 
those threats which would be beyond the borders of NATO member 
nations.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment requiring the 
certification and report to be provided to the Congress, and 
changing the sense of the Senate to the sense of the Congress.
Report on allied capabilities to contribute to major theater wars (sec. 
        1222)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 1204) 
that would require the Secretary of Defense to prepare a 
report, in both classified and unclassified form, on the 
current military capabilities of our allies to contribute to 
the successful conduct of major theater wars as anticipated in 
the Quadrennial Defense Review of 1997. The report would 
include an assessment of the risks to the successful execution 
of the national military strategy related to the capabilities 
of allied armed forces.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Attendance at professional military education schools by military 
        personnel of the new member nations of NATO (sec. 1223)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1081) that 
would require the secretaries of the military departments to 
give due consideration to according a high priority to the 
attendance of military personnel of Poland, Hungary, and the 
Czech Republic at professional military education schools and 
training programs in the United States.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.

                       Subtitle D--Other Matters

Multinational economic embargoes against governments in armed conflict 
        with the United States (sec. 1231)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1064) that 
would make it the policy of the United States that upon the use 
of the Armed Forces of the United States to engage in 
hostilities against any foreign country, the President shall 
seek the establishment of a multinational economic embargo 
against such country and seek the seizure of its foreign 
financial assets.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with a clarifying amendment.
Limitation on deployment of Armed Forces in Haiti during fiscal year 
        2000 and congressional notice of deployments to Haiti (sec. 
        1232)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 1206) 
that would prohibit the expenditure of funds for the deployment 
of U.S. Armed Forces in Haiti except for: (a) deployment 
pursuant to Operation Uphold Democracy until December 31, 1999; 
(2) periodic, noncontinuous theater engagement activities on or 
after January 1, 2000; and (3) deployment for a limited, 
customary presence necessary for the security of U.S. 
diplomatic facilities in Haiti and to carry out defense liaison 
activities. The provision would require the President to report 
to Congress within 48 hours after a deployment for periodic, 
noncontinuous theater engagement activities on or after January 
1, 2000. Finally, the provision would contain a rule of 
construction stating that nothing in the provision shall be 
construed to restrict the President's authority in emergency 
circumstances to protect the lives of U.S. citizens or 
facilities or property in Haiti.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would limit 
theprohibition on the expenditure of funds to the continuous deployment 
of U.S. Armed Forces in Haiti pursuant to Operation Uphold Democracy 
subsequent to May 31, 2000, and would require the President to report 
to Congress within 96 hours after a deployment to Haiti subsequent to 
May 31, 2000.
Report on the security situation on the Korean peninsula (sec. 1233)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 1208) 
that would require the Secretary of Defense to submit to the 
appropriate congressional committees a report on the security 
situation on the Korean peninsula.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would change 
the date that the report is due from February 1, 2000 to April 
1, 2000.
Sense of Congress regarding the continuation of sanctions against Libya 
        (sec. 1234)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1068) that 
would make it the Sense of the Congress that the President 
should use all diplomatic means necessary, including the use of 
the United States veto at the United Nations Security Council, 
to prevent the Security Council from lifting sanctions against 
Libya until Libya fulfills all of the conditions set forth in 
United Nations Security Council Resolutions 731, 748, and 883.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with a clarifying amendment.
Sense of Congress and report on disengaging from noncritical overseas 
        missions involving United States combat forces (sec. 1235)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1077) that 
would require the President to submit a report to the 
Committees on Armed Services and Appropriations of the Senate 
and the House of Representatives prioritizing the ongoing 
global missions to which the United States is contributing 
troops. The report would include a feasibility analysis of how 
the United States can shift resources from low priority 
missions in support of higher priority missions; consolidate or 
reduce U.S. troops commitments worldwide; and end low priority 
missions.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with a technical amendment.

                   LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS NOT ADOPTED

Annual reports on security in the Taiwan Strait
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1075) that 
would require the Secretary of Defense to submit to the 
appropriate congressional committees an annual report, in both 
classified and unclassified form, detailing the security 
situation in the Taiwan Strait.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
      The conferees agree to include this reporting requirement 
within the reporting requirement contained in section 1202 of 
this Act.
Goals for the conflict with the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 1207) 
that would declare the goals of the United States for the 
conflict with the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to be: a 
cessation of all military action by the Federal Republic of 
Yugoslavia (FRY) against the people of Kosovo; the withdrawal 
of all FRY forces from Kosovo; an agreement by the FRY 
government to the stationing of an international military 
presence in Kosovo, to the safe return to Kosovo of all 
refugees, to the unhindered access by humanitarian aid 
organizations to the refugees, and to work for a political 
framework agreement for Kosovo that is in conformity with 
international law; that President Milosevic will be held 
accountable for his actions; and that individuals in the FRY 
who are guilty of war crimes in Kosovo will be brought to 
justice through the International Criminal Tribunal for the 
former Yugoslavia.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes. The conferees note that many of the 
goals contained in the provision in the House amendment have 
been achieved by a combination of the Serb Parliament's 
adoption on June 3, 1999, of the principles adopted by the 
Group of Eight (G-8) Foreign Ministers on May 6, 1999, the 
signing of the Military Technical Agreement on June 9, 1999, 
and subsequent actions in Kosovo. The remaining goals regarding 
President Milosevic and war criminals have been incorporated 
into another provision. Therefore, the conferees believe that 
this provision is no longer necessary.

  Title XIII--Cooperative Threat Reduction With States of the Former 
                              Soviet Union

                     LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS ADOPTED

Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) program (secs. 1301-1312)
      The budget request included $475.5 million for the 
Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) program.
      The Senate bill would authorize the budget request, 
andcontained provisions (secs. 1044, 1045, and 1085) that would: 
require the President to recertify the eligibility of recipient 
countries for CTR assistance; adjust the deadline for submission of the 
annual report on accounting for CTR assistance; and require the 
inclusion in that report of information relating to Russia's arsenal of 
tactical nuclear weapons.
      The House amendment would authorize $444.1 million for 
the CTR program for fiscal year 2000, a $31.4 million decrease 
to the budget request and contained provisions (secs. 1301-
1309) that would: allocate fiscal year 2000 funding for various 
CTR programs and activities; limit the availability of CTR 
funds; prohibit the use of funds for specific activities; 
prohibit the use of funds for a chemical weapons destruction 
facility in Russia and reallocate a portion of these funds to 
security enhancements at Russia's chemical weapons storage 
sites; increase funding for strategic offensive elimination 
projects in Russia and Ukraine and for security enhancements at 
Russia's nuclear weapons storage sites; limit CTR funding for a 
fissile material storage facility and for biological weapons 
proliferation prevention activities in Russia until various 
reports, notifications, and certifications are received by 
Congress; and require a report on the Expanded Threat Reduction 
Initiative.
      The conferees agree to a series of provisions that would 
authorize the budget request of $475.5 million for the CTR 
program to include $177.3 million for strategic offensive arms 
elimination in Russia, $41.8 million for strategic nuclear arms 
elimination in Ukraine, $9.3 million for activities to support 
warhead dismantlement processing in Russia, $20.0 million for 
security enhancements at chemical weapons storage sites in 
Russia, $15.2 million for weapons transportation security in 
Russia, $64.5 million for planning, design, and construction of 
a storage facility for Russian fissile material, $99.0 million 
for weapons storage security in Russia, $32.2 million for 
development of a cooperative program with the Government of 
Russia to eliminate the production of weapons-grade plutonium 
at Russian reactors, $12.0 million for biological weapons 
proliferation prevention activities in Russia, $1.8 million for 
activities designated as other assessments and administrative 
support, and $2.3 million for military to military contacts. 
The conferees also agree to limit the availability of CTR 
funds, establish sublimits for CTR activities, and provide the 
Secretary of Defense limited authority to exceed these 
sublimits for fiscal year 2000, pending appropriate 
Congressional notification.
      In addition, the conferees agree to make permanent the 
long-standing prohibition on the use of CTR funds for: 
peacekeeping activities with Russia; the provision of housing; 
environmental restoration assistance; job retraining; and 
defense conversion activities. The conferees also agree to a 
prohibition on the use of fiscal year 2000 CTR funds for the 
elimination of conventional weapons and delivery vehicles 
primarily intended to deliver these weapons. The conferees 
believe that the CTR program should remain focused on 
eliminating the threat posed by weapons of mass destruction and 
their delivery vehicles in the former Soviet Union. This 
provision would not restrict or otherwise prohibit the 
destruction of delivery vehicles that are primarily intended 
for delivery of weapons of mass destruction.
      The conferees are troubled by the fact that the United 
States is increasingly absorbing a greater share of the costs 
of the CTR program as a result of Russia's economic 
difficulties and are concerned that the Department of Defense 
is agreeing to offset Russia's financial obligations. The 
conferees believe that the Department should notify the 
Congress whenever the United States is confronted with a 
request or decision to absorb an additional share of CTR 
funding that Russia has indicated it cannot provide.
      The conferees agree to include a provision that would 
prohibit fiscal year 2000 funds, as well as funding for future 
years, from being used for the planning, design, or 
construction of a chemical weapons destruction facility in 
Shchuch'ye, Russia. The conferees agree to take this action 
this year in light of significant cost, schedule, and other 
concerns highlighted in a recent General Accounting Office 
(GAO) report. The GAO report concluded that this project will 
cost more, take longer, and achieve less national security 
benefit for the United States than originally anticipated. The 
conferees are also troubled by Russia's apparent inability to 
fund adequately the necessary infrastructure costs that are 
associated with this chemical weapons destruction effort. The 
conferees recognize the proliferation and other risks 
associated with Russia's massive stockpile of chemical 
munitions. The conferees believe, however, that the more 
immediate goals of U.S. nonproliferation policy will be better 
served in the near term by redirecting CTR resources away from 
the costly, long-term Shchuch'ye project and toward helping to 
ensure that Russian chemical weapons are effectively 
safeguarded against the risk of theft or diversion. For this 
reason, the conferees have provided funds to initiate enhanced 
security measures at Russia's chemical weapons storage sites.
      The conferees also agree to prohibit the obligation or 
expenditure of fiscal year 1999 CTR funds remaining available 
for obligation until the President re-certifies the eligibility 
of the recipient countries for CTR assistance.
      In light of concerns over nuclear 
transparencyarrangements, the conferees also agree to condition future 
funding for the second wing of a fissile material storage facility in 
Russia on several certifications and the negotiation of a signed 
transparency agreement with Russia that ensures that material stored at 
the facility has been removed from dismantled nuclear weapons.
      Finally, the conferees agree to limit the use of fiscal 
year 2000 CTR funds pending the submission to Congress by the 
Secretary of Defense of a report on executive agency 
responsibilities for executing CTR programs and an updated 
multiyear CTR program plan. The conferees also require the 
submission to Congress of various other reports dealing with: 
individual CTR projects and how those projects are prioritized 
within the Department of Defense; international financial 
contributions to the CTR program; related tactical nuclear 
weapons issues; and the Expanded Threat Reduction Initiative.

              Title XIV--Proliferation and Export Controls

                     legislative provisions adopted

Adherence of People's Republic of China to Missile Technology Control 
        Regime (sec. 1401)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1073) that 
expressed the sense of Congress that the President should take 
all actions appropriate to obtain a bilateral agreement with 
the People's Republic of China (PRC) to adhere to the Missile 
Technology Control Regime (MTCR) and annex and that the PRC 
should not be permitted to join the MTCR without having 
demonstrated a sustained and verified commitment to the non-
proliferation of missiles and missile technology.
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 1401) 
that would require a report on compliance by the PRC and other 
countries with the MTCR.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would merge the 
Senate and House provisions.
Annual report on transfers of militarily sensitive technology to 
        countries and entities of concern (sec. 1402)
      The House bill contained several provisions (sec. 1402, 
1410, 1412, 1414) that would establish reporting requirements 
relative to the transfer of militarily sensitive technology to 
the Peoples' Republic of China and other countries of concern.
      The Senate bill contained a related reporting requirement 
(sec. 1072(c)).
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would 
consolidate the reporting requirements into a single section. 
The consolidated section would require an annual report on 
transfers of the most significant categories of U.S. technology 
and technical information with potential military applications 
to countries and entities of concern. Countries and entities of 
concern are defined to include China, Russia, terrorist states, 
entities directed and controlled by any of these countries, and 
entities engaged in international terrorism.
      Subsection (c) of the provision would require an 
assessment by designated agency Inspectors General of the 
adequacy of current export controls and counterintelligence 
measures to protect against the acquisition by countries and 
entities of concern of U.S. technology and technical 
information with potential military applications. The conferees 
note that the Inspectors General recently completed a 
comprehensive report on the adequacy of export controls. The 
conferees expect that, rather than repeating this work, the 
Inspectors General will focus on the adequacy of 
counterintelligence measures in this context.
Resources for export license functions (sec. 1403)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 1403) 
that would require a report on implementation of the transfer 
of satellite export control authority to the State Department 
and a provision (sec. 1413) that would require that adequate 
resources be allocated to the Office of Defense Trade Controls 
at the State Department and the Defense Threat Reduction Agency 
at the Department of Defense for their respective export 
licensing functions.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provisions.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would merge the 
two provisions and modify the reporting requirement.
Security in connection with satellite export licensing (sec. 1404)
      The House bill contained a provision (sec. 1404) that 
would require the Secretary of State to take a number of steps 
to provide enhanced security in connection with the launch of 
satellites outside the jurisdiction of the United States. The 
provision would also establish several requirements regarding 
Department of Defense launch monitors.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision on 
security in connection with satellite launches.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would clarify 
that the provision does not expand the requirement for a 
technology transfer control plan in section 1514(a)(1) of the 
Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 
Year 1999, to launches in any country not already subject to 
such section. The amendment also provides that individuals 
providing security for overseas launches need not be employed 
by the Department of Defense, but must report directly to a 
launch monitor employed by the Department with regard to all 
issues relevant to the technology transfer control plan.
      The requirements for launch monitors in the House and 
Senate bills were combined and addressed elsewhere in the Act.
Reporting of technology transmitted to People's Republic of China and 
        of foreign launch security violations. (sec. 1405)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 1405) 
that would require space launch monitors of the Department of 
Defense to maintain records of all information authorized to be 
transmitted to the People's Republic of China in connection 
with space launches that they are responsible for monitoring.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with a clarifying amendment.
Report on national security implications of exporting high-performance 
        computers to the People's Republic of China (sec. 1406)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 1406) 
that would require an annual report on the national security 
implications of exporting high-performance computers to the 
People's Republic of China. The provision would also require 
empirical testing of the extent to which national security-
related operations can be performed using clustered, massively-
parallel processing or other combinations of computers.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would: (1) 
require empirical testing only to the extent that such testing 
has not already been done; and (2) sunset the reporting 
requirement after five years.
End-use verification for use by People's Republic of China of high-
        performance computers (sec. 1407)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 1407) 
that would direct the President to seek to enter into an 
agreement with the People's Republic of China to provide for an 
open and transparent system, including at a minimum on-site 
inspection without notice by U.S. nationals designated by the 
U.S. government, for effective end-use verification of high-
performance computers exported or to be exported to China.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would delete 
the requirement for on-site inspection without notice by U.S. 
nationals designated by the U.S. government. Such inspection 
methods should be a goal of the negotiations, but the conferees 
recognize that this goal may not be possible to achieve.
Enhanced multilateral export controls (sec. 1408)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 1411) 
that would require the President to work to establish binding 
new international controls on technology transfers that 
threaten international peace and U.S. national security and 
would create an Office of Technology Security within the 
Department of Defense.
      The Senate had no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would clarify 
the negotiating objective and delete the requirement to create 
an Office of Technology Security within the Department of 
Defense.
Enhancement of activities of Defense Threat Reduction Agency (sec. 
        1409)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1070) that 
would require the Secretary of Defense to prescribe regulations 
to: (1) enhance the authority of, and establish appropriate 
qualifications for, the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) 
personnel who monitor satellite launch campaigns overseas; (2) 
allocate funds to DTRA to prevent shortfalls in the number of 
launch monitors; (3) establish a reimbursement mechanism for 
payment of costs related to monitoring of launch campaigns; (4) 
improve guidelines on the scope of permissible discussions with 
foreign persons regarding technology; (5) provide annual 
briefings to U.S. commercial satellite industry personnel on 
export license standards; and (6) establish a records 
management and preservation system for reports prepared in 
connection with the monitoring of launch campaigns.
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 1404) 
that would require the Secretary to: (1) ensure that launch 
monitors have sufficient training; (2) ensure that an adequate 
number of monitors are assigned to each space launch; (3) take 
steps to provide for the continuity of service by monitors for 
the entire launch campaign; and (4) take measures to make 
service as a monitor an attractive career opportunity. The 
House provision would also require the Secretary of State to 
ensure that an appropriate technology transfer control plan and 
security arrangements are in place as a condition of the export 
license for the launch of a U.S. satellite outside the United 
States.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would merge the 
Senate provision with the House provision addressing 
requirements for launch monitors. The House provision on launch 
security is addressed elsewhere in this Act.
Timely notification of licensing decisions by the Department of State 
        (sec. 1410)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1071) that 
would require the Secretary of State to provide timely notice 
to the manufacturer of a commercial satellite of U.S. origin of 
the decision on an application for a license involving the 
overseas launch of such satellite.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with a clarifying amendment.
Enhanced intelligence consultation on satellite license applications 
        (sec. 1411)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1072) that 
would allow for enhanced participation by the intelligence 
community in the review of applications for a license involving 
the overseas launch of a commercial satellite of U.S. origin.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would clarify 
the role of the intelligence advisory group. The conferees 
direct that the appropriate committees for the receipt of the 
reports requested in the provision are the Senate Armed 
Services Committee, the House Armed Services Committee, the 
Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, the House Permanent 
Select Committee on Intelligence, the Senate Foreign Relations 
Committee, and the House International Relations Committee.
Investigations of violations of export controls by United States 
        satellite manufacturers (sec. 1412)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1069) that 
would require the President to notify Congress whenever an 
investigation is undertaken of an alleged violation of U.S. 
export control laws in connection with a commercial satellite 
of U.S. origin. The provision would also require notice of an 
export waiver granted on behalf of such a person, and would 
express the sense of Congress that an application for the 
export of a commercial satellite should include a notice of any 
such investigation. The provision contained an exception for 
cases in which the President determines that notification of 
Congress would jeopardize an on-going criminal investigation.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would make a 
number of modifications.
      First, the conference amendment would limit the 
notification requirement to investigations that are undertaken 
by the Department of Justice. The conferees recognize that 
there are numerous entities both within the Department of 
Justice and outside the Department of Justice that may perform 
preliminary inquiries into alleged violations of the type 
covered by this section. The conferees understand that any 
covered violations that may be identified as a result of such 
preliminary inquiries are referred to the Department of 
Justice, and that the notification requirements of this 
provision would be triggered at that time.
      Second, the conference amendment would clarify that 
notification should be made to the appropriate committees of 
Congress, and that these committees have an obligation to 
ensure that appropriate procedures are in place to protect from 
unauthorized disclosure classified information, information 
relating to intelligence sources and methods, and sensitive law 
enforcement information that is furnished to the committees. 
The conferees recognize that in the absence of such procedures, 
any notification of the committees could jeopardize the 
national security or the investigation and prosecution of 
criminal activities.
      Third, the conference amendment would require the 
President to notify Congress of either: (1) an alleged 
violation of the export control laws in connection with a 
commercial satellite; or (2) an alleged violation of the export 
control laws in connection with an item controlled under the 
munitions list maintained by the Department of State, if that 
violation is likely to cause significant harm or damage to the 
national security interests of the United States.
      Fourth, the conference amendment would require the 
Secretary of State and the Attorney General of the United 
States to develop appropriate mechanisms to identify, for the 
purposes of processing export licenses for commercial 
satellites, persons who are the subject of investigations of 
the type covered by the section. The conferees understand that 
the mechanisms developed to implement this provision would have 
safeguards built in to protect against the disclosure of 
information that could jeopardize an ongoing criminal 
prosecution.
      Like the Senate provision, the conference amendment 
contains an exception for cases in which the President 
determines that notification of Congress would jeopardize an 
on-going criminal investigation. For example, the conferees 
recognize that there may be cases in which it would be 
impossible to notify Congress of an ongoing investigation 
without violating rules of Grand Jury secrecy. The President 
would be required to provide written notification of any such 
determination (including a justification for the determination) 
to the congressional leadership.

                   LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS NOT ADOPTED

Procedures for review of export of controlled technologies and items
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 1408) 
that would require the President to submit to Congress 
recommendations for the establishment of a mechanism to 
identify those controlled technologies and items the export of 
which is of greatest national security concern relative to 
other controlled technologies and items.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Notice of foreign acquisition of U.S. firms in national security 
        industries
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 1409) 
that would amend the Exon-Florio provision of the Defense 
Production Act of 1950 to require mandatory notifications of 
any merger, acquisition, or takeover of a U.S. business by a 
foreign government or a foreign government-controlled entity.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.

        Title XV--Arms Control and Counterproliferation Matters

                       ITEMS OF SPECIAL INTEREST

International border security
      Among the efforts of the Department of Defense (DOD) to 
counter the threat of terrorist activities involving Weapons of 
Mass Destruction (WMD) or WMD materials, as well as the threat 
of proliferation of such weapons and materials, the conferees 
recognize the contribution being made by the International 
Border Security Training Program authorized in Sec. 1424 of the 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997. At 
relatively low cost, DOD has worked with the Customs Service to 
train border security officials from throughout Central Europe 
and the Newly Independent States (NIS) of the former Soviet 
Union to enhance their capabilities to prevent the flow of WMD 
or associated materials across their borders. The value of this 
program has been demonstrated by seizures of sensitive 
materials inEastern Europe, including nuclear reactor 
components destined for Iran and a small quantity of Uranium-235. The 
border security officials responsible for both of these seizures 
attribute their success to the training they received in this program. 
The conferees commend those responsible for the success of this 
program.

                     LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS ADOPTED

Revision to limitation on retirement or dismantlement of strategic 
        nuclear delivery systems (sec. 1501)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1041) that 
would: (1) extend by one year section 1302 of the National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (Public Law 105-
85) relating to the retirement or dismantlement of specified 
strategic nuclear delivery systems until the START II Treaty 
enters into force; and (2) provide for the reduction of a 
number of Trident submarines.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
1033) that would amend section 1302 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 to prohibit the 
retirement or dismantlement of specified strategic nuclear 
delivery systems unless the President makes certain 
certifications.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would: (1) 
amend section 1302 of the National Defense Authorization Act 
for Fiscal Year 1998 to prohibit the retirement or 
dismantlement of specified strategic nuclear delivery systems 
unless the President makes certain certifications; and (2) 
allow for the retirement of a number of Trident submarines if 
such certification is provided.
Sense of Congress on strategic arms reductions (sec. 1502)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1042) that 
would limit the use of funds during fiscal year 2000 to reduce 
specified strategic nuclear forces below the maximum number of 
those forces permitted the United States under the START II 
Treaty unless the President submits to Congress a report 
containing an assessment indicating that such reductions would 
not impede the capability of the United States to respond 
militarily to any militarily significant increase in the 
challenge to United States security or strategic stability 
posed by nuclear weapon modernization programs of the People's 
Republic of China or any other nation.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would express 
the sense of Congress that, in negotiating a START III Treaty 
with the Russian Federation, or any other arms control treaty 
with the Russian Federation that would require reductions in 
U.S. strategic nuclear forces, that: (1) the strategic nuclear 
forces and nuclear modernization programs of the People's 
Republic of China and other nations be taken into full 
consideration; and (2) the reductions in U.S. strategic nuclear 
forces should not be to such an extent as to impede the 
capability of the United States to respond militarily to any 
militarily significant increase in the threat to the United 
States posed by the People's Republic of China and any other 
nation.
Report on strategic stability under START III (sec. 1503)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 1201) 
that would require the Secretary of Defense to prepare a report 
on strategic stability under START III.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with a clarifying amendment.
Counterproliferation Program Review Committee (sec. 1504)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1043) that 
would extend the Counterproliferation Program Review Committee 
(CPRC) to September 30, 2004, advance the date on which the 
CPRC annual report is submitted to Congress from May 1 to 
February 1, and designate the Assistant Secretary of Defense, 
Strategy and Threat Reduction, to be the CPRC Executive 
Secretary.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would designate 
the Assistant Secretary of Defense, Strategy and Threat 
Reduction, to be the CPRC Executive Secretary during the time 
period in which the position of the Assistant to the Secretary 
of Defense, Nuclear, Chemical and Biological Defense, is 
vacant.
Support of United Nations-sponsored efforts to inspect and monitor 
        Iraqi weapons activities (sec. 1505)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1046) that 
would extend, for one year, at current funding levels, the 
authority of the Department of Defense (DOD) to provide support 
to the United Nations Special Commission on Iraq (UNSCOM) under 
the Weapons of Mass Destruction Act of 1992.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
1202).
      The House recedes with an amendment that would change the 
underlying Weapons of Mass Destruction Act of 1992 to make 
clear that the authority of DOD to support UNSCOM will also 
apply to any successor organization. The conferees believe that 
it is essential that weapons inspectors of the United Nations 
be allowed to resume activities in Iraq to ensure full Iraqi 
compliance with its international obligations to destroy its 
weapons of mass destruction and associated delivery systems.
      The conferees support continued DOD assistance to this 
important effort.

               Title XVI--National Security Space Matters

                     LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS ADOPTED

              Subtitle A--Space Technology Guide; Reports

Space technology guide (sec. 1601)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1025) that 
would require the Secretary of Defense to develop a detailed 
guide for investment in space science and technology, 
demonstrations of space technology, and planning and 
development for space technology systems.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment to include a micro-
satellite technology plan in the space technology guide.
Report on vulnerabilities of United States space assets (sec. 1602)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 907) that 
would require the Secretary of Defense to prepare a report on 
U.S. military space policy and current and projected U.S. 
efforts to fully exploit space in preparation for possible 
conflicts in 2010 and beyond.
      The Senate bill contained similar provisions (secs. 911-
919) that would establish the Commission to Assess United 
States National Security Space Management and Organization.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would require 
the Secretary of Defense to prepare a report on the current and 
potential vulnerabilities of U.S. national security and 
commercial space assets. The conferees note that other elements 
of the House provision are included within the scope of the 
Commission to Assess United States National Security Space 
Management and Organization, as addressed elsewhere in this 
Act.
Report on space launch failures (sec. 1603)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 1042) 
that would require the Secretary of Defense to submit a report 
on recent space launch failures.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Report on Air Force space launch facilities (sec. 1604)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 313) that 
would authorize an increase of $7.3 million for operations at 
Air Force space launch facilities, and that would require the 
Secretary of Defense to conduct a study of space launch ranges 
and requirements.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would require 
the Secretary of Defense to use the Defense Science Board in 
preparing a report on Air Force space launch ranges and 
requirements.

              Subtitle B--Commercial Space Launch Services

Sense of Congress regarding United States-Russian cooperation in 
        commercial space launch services (sec. 1611)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1082) that 
would express the sense of Congress regarding United States-
Russian cooperation in commercial space launch services and the 
relationship of such cooperation to Russia's commitment to 
preventing the proliferation of ballistic missile technology.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with a clarifying amendment.
      Although the conferees believe that any possible future 
consideration to modifying the quantitative limitations on 
commercial space launch services provided by Russian space 
launch providers should be conditioned on a continued serious 
commitment by the Government of the Russian Federation to 
preventing illegal transfers of ballistic missile technology, 
the conferees take no position at this time on the question of 
whether such modifications should be approved.
Sense of Congress regarding United States commercial space launch 
        capacity (sec. 1612)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1074) that 
would: (1) encourage the expansion of a commercial space launch 
capacity in the United States, including taking actions to 
eliminate legal or regulatory barriers to long-term 
competitiveness in the U.S. commercial space launch industry; 
and (2) that would call for reexamination of the current U.S. 
policy of permitting the export of commercial satellites of 
U.S. origin to the People's Republic of China.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with a technical amendment.

Subtitle C--Commission To Assess United States National Security Space 
                      Management and Organization

Commission to assess United States national security space management 
        and organization (sec. 1621-1630)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 911-919) that 
would establish a Commission to Assess United States National 
Security Space Management and Organization. The commission 
would conduct a six month review of the following:
            (1) the relationship between the intelligence and 
        non-intelligence aspects of national security space 
        (so-called ``white space'' and ``black space''), and 
        the potential benefits of a partial or complete merger 
        of the two aspects;
            (2) the benefits of establishing any of the 
        following new organizations: (a) an independent 
        military department and service dedicated to the 
        national security space mission; (b) a corps within the 
        United States Air Force dedicated to the national 
        security space mission; (c) an Assistant Secretary of 
        Defense for space within the Office of the Secretary of 
        Defense; and (d) any other change to the existing 
        organizational structure for managing national security 
        space management and organization; and
            (3) the benefits of establishing a new major force 
        program, or other budget mechanism, for managing 
        national security space funding within the Department 
        of Defense.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
907) that would require the Secretary of Defense to submit a 
report on a number of national security space matters.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would: (1) alter 
the composition of the commission; (2) require the commission 
to consider a number of matters specified in section 907 of the 
House amendment, in addition to those specified in the original 
Senate bill; (3) require the Secretary of Defense to submit to 
the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of 
Representatives an assessment of the commission's report; and 
(4) make other technical and clarifying changes.

                 Title XVII--Troops-to-Teachers Program

                     LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS ADOPTED

Troops-to-Teachers program (sec. 1701-1709)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 579) that 
would amend section 1151 of title 10, United States Code, to 
improve the current Troops-to-Teachers program and to provide 
for the transfer of this program to the Department of 
Education. The recommended provision would change the eligible 
population from military personnel separated from the services 
to those who will retire on or after October 1, 1999. 
Participating members would be required to obtain certification 
or licensure as an elementary or secondary school teacher, or 
vocational or technical teacher, and to accept an offer of 
full-time employment as an elementary or secondary school 
teacher, or vocational or technical teacher. The provision 
would authorize either a $5,000 stipend to be paid to each 
participant or a $10,000 bonus to be paid to those who agree to 
accept full-time employment as an elementary or secondary 
school teacher, or vocational or technical teacher for not less 
than four years in a high need school. The provision would 
require the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of 
Transportation to transfer responsibility for the Troops-to-
Teachers program to the Secretary of Education, not later than 
October 1, 2001.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would clarify 
the requirements in the Senate provision and require the 
Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Transportation to 
transfer responsibility for the Troops-to-Teachers program to 
the Secretary of Education, not later than October 1, 2000.

            DIVISION B--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATIONS

Overview
      The budget request for fiscal year 2000 included 
$5,438,443,000 for military construction and family housing.
      The Senate bill would authorize $8,801,158,000 for 
military construction and family housing.
      The House amendment would provide $8,590,243,000 for this 
purpose.
      The conferees recommend authorization of appropriations 
of $8,497,243,000 for military construction and family housing, 
including general reductions and revised economic assumptions.


                            Title XXI--Army

Overview
      The Senate bill would authorize $2,194,333,000 for Army 
military construction and family housing programs for fiscal 
year 2000.
      The House amendment would authorize $2,384,417,000 for 
this purpose.
      The conferees recommend authorization of appropriations 
of $2,353,231,000 for Army military construction and family 
housing for fiscal year 2000.
      The conferees agree to general reductions of $45,453,000 
in the authorization of appropriations for the Army military 
construction and military family housing accounts. The 
reductions are to be offset by savings from favorable bids, 
reduced overhead costs, and cancellations due to force 
structure changes. The general reductions shall not cancel any 
military construction authorized by title XXI of this Act.

                       ITEMS OF SPECIAL INTEREST

Improvements to military family housing, Army
      The conferees recommend that, within authorized amounts 
for improvements to military family housing and facilities, the 
Secretary of the Army execute the following project: $2,800,000 
for whole neighborhood improvements (26 units) at Fort 
Campbell, Kentucky.

                     LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS ADOPTED

Authorized Army construction and land acquisition projects (sec. 2101)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 2101) that 
would authorize Army construction projects for fiscal year 
2000. The authorized amounts are listed on an installation-by-
installation basis.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision.
      The conference agreement includes a similar provision.
      The authorized amounts are listed on a installation-by-
installation basis. The state list contained in this report is 
intended to be the binding list of the specific projects 
authorized at each location.
Family housing (sec. 2102)
      The Senate bill included a provision (sec. 2102) that 
would authorize new construction and planning and design of 
family housing units for the Army for fiscal year 2000. The 
authorized amounts are listed on an installation-by-
installation basis.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision.
      The conference agreement includes a similar provision.
      The authorized amounts are listed on a installation-by-
installation basis. The state list contained in this report is 
intended to be the binding list of the specific projects 
authorized at each location.
Improvements to military family housing units (sec. 2103)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 2103) that 
would authorize improvements to existing units of family 
housing for fiscal year 2000.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision.
      The conference agreement includes a similar provision.
Authorization of appropriations, Army (sec. 2104)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 2104) that 
would authorize specific appropriations for each line item 
contained in the Army's budget for fiscal year 2000. This 
section would also provide an overall limit on the amount the 
Army may spend on military construction projects.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision.
      The conference agreement includes a similar provision.

                            Title XXII--Navy

Overview
      The Senate bill would authorize $2,076,717,000 for Navy 
military construction and family housing programs for fiscal 
year 2000.
      The House amendment would authorize $2,084,107,000 for 
this purpose.
      The conferees recommend authorization of appropriations 
of $2,108,087,000 for Navy military construction and family 
housing for fiscal year 2000.
      The conferees agree to general reductions of $37,827,000 
in the authorization of appropriations for the Navy military 
construction and military family housing accounts. The 
reductions are to be offset by savings from favorable bids, 
reduction in overhead costs, and cancellation of projects due 
to force structure changes. The general reductions shall not 
cancel any military construction authorized by title XXII of 
this Act.

                       ITEMS OF SPECIAL INTEREST

Acquisition of Preposition Equipment Maintenance Facilities, Blount 
        Island, Jacksonville, Florida
      The conferees note the recent approval by the Secretary 
of Defense of a waiver of the current moratorium on land 
acquisition for the purchase of the afloat prepositioning 
maintenance facility at Blount Island, Jacksonville, Florida 
currently operated under lease by the Marine Corps. The 
conferees acknowledge that these facilities are critical to the 
prepositioning support of the Marine Corps and further note 
that ownership of these facilities would save the Department of 
the Navy between six and seven million dollars annually. In an 
effort to ensure continued readiness of the Marine Corps, the 
need for strategic placement of prepositioning facilities, and 
the desire to obtain the most cost-effective solution to 
prepositioning operations, the conferees expect the Secretary 
of the Navy to proceed with those actions necessary to bring 
this acquisition to completion at the earliest possible time.
Improvements to military family housing, Navy
      The conferees recommend the transfer of military family 
housing projects from the Family Housing Improvement Fund to 
Family Housing Construction, Navy for the following locations: 
Naval Training Center Great Lakes, Illinois; Marine Corps Base 
Camp Lejeune, North Carolina; Naval Inventory Control Point, 
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and Marine Corps Recruit Depot, 
Parris Island, South Carolina.
      The conferees further recommend that, within authorized 
amounts for improvements to military family housing and 
facilities, the Secretary of the Navy execute the following 
project: $9,100,000 for whole neighborhood improvement (91 
units) at Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

                     LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS ADOPTED

Authorized Navy construction and land acquisition projects (sec. 2201)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 2201) that 
would authorize Navy construction projects for fiscal year 
2000. The authorized amounts are listed on an installation-by-
installation basis.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision.
      The conference agreement includes a similar provision.
      The authorized amounts are listed on a installation-by-
installation basis. The state list contained in this report is 
intended to be the binding list of the specific projects 
authorized at each location.
Family housing (sec. 2202)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 2202) that 
would authorize new construction and planning and design of 
family housing units for the Navy for fiscal year 2000. The 
authorized amounts are listed on an installation-by-
installation basis.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision.
      The conference agreement includes a similar provision.
      The authorized amounts are listed on a installation-by-
installation basis. The state list contained in this report is 
intended to be the binding list of the specific projects 
authorized at each location.
Improvements to military family housing units (sec. 2203)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 2203) that 
would authorize improvements to existing units of family 
housing for fiscal year 1999. The authorized amounts are listed 
on an installation-by-installation basis.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision.
      The conference agreement includes a similar provision.
Authorization of appropriations, Navy (sec. 2204)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 2204) that 
would authorize specific appropriations for each line item in 
the Navy's budget for fiscal year 2000. This section would also 
provide an overall limit on the amount the Navy may spend on 
military construction projects.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision.
      The conference agreement includes a similar provision.
Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 1997 project (sec. 
        2205)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 2205) that 
would correct the number of units of military family housing 
units authorized for construction at Naval Air Station 
Brunswick, Maine in the Military Construction Act for Fiscal 
Year 1997 (division B of Public Law 104-201).
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with a technical amendment.
Authorization to accept electrical substation improvements, Guam (sec. 
        2206)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 2205) 
that would authorize the Secretary of the Navy to accept 
electrical utility system improvements valued at $610,000 from 
the Guam Power Authority at Agana Substation and Harmon 
Substation at Public Works Center, Guam.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.

                   LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS NOT ADOPTED

Correction in authorized use of funds, Marine Corps Combat Development 
        Command, Quantico, Virginia
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 2206) 
that would correct the authorized use of funds authorized for 
appropriation for fiscal year 1997 for a military construction 
project at Marine Corps Command Development Command, Quantico, 
Virginia. This section would permit the use of previously 
authorized funds to carry out a military construction project 
involving infrastructure development at that installation.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
      The conferees note that the sanitary landfill at the 
Marine Corps Combat Development Command, Quantico, Virginia 
authorized by the Military Construction Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 1997 (Division B of Public Law 104-201) is no 
longer required. The conferees agree to extend the funds for 
the sanitary landfill and direct the Secretary of the Navy to 
submit a report detailing the need for the infrastructure 
improvements project with the fiscal year 2001 budget request.

                         Title XXIII--Air Force

Overview
      The Senate bill would authorize $1,931,051,000 for Air 
Force military construction and family housing programs for 
fiscal year 2000.
      The House amendment would authorize $1,874,053,000 for 
this purpose.
      The conferees recommend authorization of appropriations 
of $1,948,052,000 for Air Force military construction and 
family housing for fiscal year 2000.
      The conferees agree to general reductions of $30,311,000 
in the authorization of appropriations for the Air Force 
military construction and military family housing accounts. The 
reductions are to be offset by savings from favorable bids, 
reduction in overhead costs, and cancellation of projects due 
to force structure changes. The general reductions shall not 
cancel any military construction authorized by title XXIII of 
this Act.

                       ITEMS OF SPECIAL INTEREST

Economic redevelopment, Homestead Air Force Base, Florida
      The conferees are concerned about the status of economic 
redevelopment at, and in the vicinity of, Homestead Air Force 
Base, Florida, which was closed as an active installation and 
realigned to support reserve component requirements through the 
recommendation of the Base Closure and Realignment Commission 
of 1993. The conferees are aware a Supplemental Environmental 
Impact Statement by the Secretary of the Air Force. The 
conferees note that the supplemental environmental assessments 
follow a previously completed Environmental Impact Statement, 
which culminated in a Record of Decision in October 1994. The 
conferees encourage the Secretary to proceed expeditiously to 
complete the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement so 
that effective economic reuse may begin at that installation. 
The conferees direct the Secretary of the Air Force to report 
every 60 days to the congressional defense committees on 
progress toward the completion of the Supplemental 
Environmental Impact Statement.
Improvements to military family housing, Air Force
      The conferees recommend that, within authorized amounts 
for improvements to military family housing and facilities, the 
Secretary of the Air Force execute the following project: 
$5,550,000 for family housing improvements (50 units) at 
Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina.

                     LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS ADOPTED

Authorized Air Force construction and land acquisition projects (sec. 
        2301)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 2301) that 
would authorize Air Force construction projects for fiscal year 
2000. The authorized amounts are listed on an installation-by-
installation basis.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision.
      The conference agreement includes a similar provision.
      The authorized amounts are listed on a installation-by-
installation basis. The state list contained in this report is 
intended to be the binding list of the specific projects 
authorized at each location.
Family housing (sec. 2302)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 2302) that 
would authorize new construction and planning and design of 
family housing units for the Air Force for fiscal year 2000.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision.
      The conference agreement includes a similar provision.
      The authorized amounts are listed on a installation-by-
installation basis. The state list contained in this report is 
intended to be the binding list of the specific projects 
authorized at each location.
Improvements to military family housing units (sec. 2303)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 2303) that 
would authorize improvements to existing units of family 
housing for fiscal year 2000.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision.
      The conference agreement includes a similar provision.
Authorization of appropriations, Air Force (sec. 2304)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 2304) that 
would authorize specific appropriations for each line item in 
the Air Force's budget for fiscal year 2000. This section would 
also provide an overall limit on the amount the Air Force may 
spend on military construction projects.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision.
      The conference agreement includes a similar provision.

                   legislative provisions not adopted

Consolidation of Air Force Research Laboratory Facilities at Rome 
        Research Site, Rome, New York
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 2305) that 
would authorize the Secretary of the Air Force to accept 
contributions from the State of New York for the purposes of 
carrying out military construction projects relating to the 
consolidation of Air Force Research Laboratory facilities at 
Rome Research Site, Rome, New York.
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 2305) 
that would require the Secretary of the Air Force to submit, 
not later than January 1, 2000, a plan on efforts to 
consolidate research and technology development activities 
conducted at the Air Force Research Laboratory located at the 
Rome Research Site, Rome, New York.
      The House and Senate recede.

                      Title XXIV--Defense Agencies

Overview
      The Senate bill would authorize $870,915,000 for Defense 
Agencies military construction and family housing programs for 
fiscal year 2000. The bill would also authorize $892,911,000 
for base closure activities.
      The House amendment would authorize $834,298,000 for 
Defense Agencies military construction and family housing 
programs for fiscal year 2000. The amendment would also 
authorize $705,911,000 for base closure activities.
      The conferees recommend authorization of appropriations 
of $672,474,000 for Defense Agencies military construction and 
family housing for fiscal year 2000. The conferees also 
recommend authorization of appropriations of $689,711,000 for 
base closure activities.
      The conferees agree to a general reduction of $31,350,000 
in the authorization of appropriations for the Defense Agencies 
military construction account. The general reduction is to be 
offset by savings from favorable bids and reductions in 
overhead costs. The conferees further agree to a general 
reduction of $93,000,000 in the authorization of appropriations 
for the chemical demilitarization program. The reduction to the 
entire chemical demilitarization program is based on 
unobligated prior year funds. The conferees do not intend this 
reduction to interfere with timely compliance with the Chemical 
Weapons Convention. The general reductions shall not cancel any 
military construction projects authorized by title XXIV of this 
Act.

                       items of special interest

Armed Forces Institute of Pathology Facility, Walter Reed Army Medical 
        Center, Washington, D.C.
      The conferees are concerned that two recent studies have 
identified extensive life safety, occupational health and 
operational deficiencies in the facilities supporting the Armed 
Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP), principally Building 54 
located at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, 
D.C. The identified deficiencies include an inadequate fire 
alarm system, unreliable emergency power, non-compliant fire 
separation, insufficient space, failing utilities, and a 
failure to provide controlled environmental conditions. The 
conferees are concerned that these conditions are negatively 
affecting AFIP's mission and may compromise the health and 
welfare of its employees.
      The conferees understand that a military construction 
project to replace and renovate Building 54 was initially 
programmed by the Department of the Army at a cost of $185.0 
million. The facility was designated for an available site as 
part of the current Walter Reed master plan. The project was 
deferred by direction of the Office of the Secretary of 
Defense.
      As an alternative to the military construction project, 
the American Registry of Pathology has proposed financing, 
building, and operating a new laboratory for the AFIP. The 
ARP's proposal would gift the structure to the government 
following an anticipated 30 year lease. This lease would cost 
as much as $600.0 million.
      The conferees believe that current conditions of AFIP 
facilities warrant timely corrective action. The conferees 
direct the Secretary of Defense to evaluate alternatives for 
improving the AFIP facilities and report all conclusions and 
recommendations coincident with the submission of the budget 
request for military construction for fiscal year 2000.

                     legislative provisions adopted

Authorized Defense Agencies construction and land acquisition projects 
        (sec. 2401)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 2401) that 
would authorize defense agencies construction projects for 
fiscal year 2000. The authorized amounts are listed on an 
installation-by-installation basis.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision.
      The conference agreement includes a similar provision.
      The authorized amounts are listed on a installation-by-
installation basis. The state list contained in this report is 
intended to be the binding list of the specific projects 
authorized at each location.
Improvements to military family housing units (sec. 2402)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 2402) that 
would authorize the Secretary of Defense to make improvements 
to existing units of family housing for fiscal year 2000.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision.
      The conference agreement includes a similar provision.
Military Housing Improvement Program (sec. 2403)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 2403) that 
would authorize appropriations of $78,756,000 for credit to the 
Department of Defense Family Housing Improvement Fund.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision.
      The conferees recommend authorization of appropriations 
of $2,000,000 for credit to the Department of Defense Family 
Housing Improvement Fund for fiscal year 2000.
      The conferees reallocated $76,756,000 from the Family 
Housing Improvement Fund to Family Housing Construction, Army, 
and Family Housing Construction, Navy, due to the deferral or 
cancellation of privatization efforts at several installations.
Energy conservation projects (sec. 2404)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 2404) that 
would authorize the Secretary of Defense to carry out energy 
conservation projects.
      The House amendment contained a similiar provision.
      The conference agreement includes this provision.
Authorization of appropriations, Defense Agencies (sec. 2405)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 2405) that 
would authorize specific appropriations for each line item in 
the Defense Agencies' budget for fiscal year 2000. This section 
would also provide an overall limit on the amount the Defense 
Agencies may spend on military construction projects.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision.
      The conference agreement includes a similar provision.
Increase in fiscal year 1997 authorization for military construction 
        projects at Pueblo Chemical Activity, Colorado (sec. 2406)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 2406) that 
would modify the table in section 2101 of the Military 
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997 to increase 
the authorization for the construction of the Pueblo Chemical 
Activity, Colorado, from $179,000,000 to $203,500,000.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Condition on obligation of military construction funds for Drug 
        Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities (sec. 2407)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 2407) 
that would prohibit the obligation of funds authorized for 
appropriation for military construction to support the 
development of forward operating locations for the drug 
interdiction and counter-drug activities of the Department of 
Defense until after the end of the 30-day period beginning on 
the date on which the Secretary of Defense submits to the 
Congress a report describing in detail the purposes for which 
such funds will be obligated and expended.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.

   Title XXV--North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment 
                                Program

Overview
      The Senate bill would authorize $166,430,000 for the U.S. 
contribution to the NATO Security Investment Program for fiscal 
year 2000.
      The House amendment would authorize $191,000,000 for this 
purpose.
      The conferees agree to authorize $81,000,000 million for 
the U.S. contribution to the NATO Security Investment Program.

                     legislative provisions adopted

Authorized NATO construction and land acquisition projects (sec. 2501)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 2501) that 
would authorize the Secretary of Defense to make contributions 
to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment 
program in an amount equal to the sum of the amount 
specifically authorized in section 2502 of the Senate bill and 
the amount of recoupment due to the United States for 
construction previously financed by the United States.
      The House amendment contained an identical provision.
      The conference agreement includes this provision.
Authorization of appropriations, NATO (sec. 2502)
      The Senate bill a provision (sec. 2502) that would 
authorize appropriations of $166,340,000 as the United States 
contribution to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) 
Security Investment Program.
      The House amendment would authorize $191,000,000 for this 
purpose.
      The conferees agree to authorize $81,000,000 for the 
United States contribution to the NATO Security Investment 
Program.

            Title XXVI--Guard and Reserve Forces Facilities

Overview
      The Senate bill would authorize $590,135,000 for military 
construction and land acquisition for fiscal year 2000 for the 
Guard and Reserve components.
      The House amendment would authorize $437,701,000 for this 
purpose.
      The conferees recommend authorization of appropriations 
of $644,688,000 for military construction and land acquisition 
for fiscal year 2000. This authorization would be distributed 
as follows:

Army National Guard.....................................    $205,448,000
Air National Guard......................................     253,918,000
Army Reserve............................................     107,149,000
Air Force Reserve.......................................      52,784,000
Naval and Marine Corps Reserve..........................      25,389,000
                    --------------------------------------------------------
                    ____________________________________________________
        Total...........................................     644,688,000

      The conferees agree to the following general reductions: 
$4,223,000 in the authorization of appropriations for the Army 
National Guard military construction account; $5,652,000 in the 
authorization of appropriations for the Air National Guard 
military construction account; $2,891,000 in the authorization 
of appropriations for the Army Reserve military construction 
account; $2,080,000 in the authorization of appropriations for 
the Air Force Reserve military construction account; and 
$674,000 in the authorization of appropriations for the Naval 
Reserve military construction account. The general reductions 
are to be offset by savings from favorable bids, reductions in 
overhead costs, and cancellation of projects due to force 
structure changes. The general reductions shall not cancel any 
military construction authorized by title XXVI of this Act.

                     legislative provisions adopted

Authorized Guard and Reserve construction and land acquisition projects 
        (sec. 2601)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 2601) that 
would authorize appropriations for military construction for 
the guard and reserve by service component for fiscal year 
2000.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision.
      The conference agreement includes a similar provision.
      The state list contained in this report is intended to be 
the binding list of the specific projects authorized at each 
location.
Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 1998 project (sec. 
        2602)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 2865) that 
would amend section 2603 of the National Defense Authorization 
Act for Fiscal Year 1998 to authorize the Secretary of the Army 
to accept payment for the costs associated with the conveyance 
of Fort Douglas and relocation of Army Reserve units. The funds 
received underthis authority would be credited to the 
appropriations, fund or account from which the expenses were paid.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would make the 
use of the reimbursed funds subject to appropriations. The 
amendment would also make certain technical corrections.

        Title XXVII--Expiration and Extension of Authorizations

                     legislative provisions adopted

Expiration of authorizations and amounts required to be specified by 
        law (sec. 2701)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 2701) that 
would provide that authorizations for military construction 
projects, repair of real property, land acquisition, family 
housing projects and facilities, contributions to the North 
Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program, and 
guard and reserve projects will expire on October 1, 2002, or 
the date of enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military 
construction for fiscal year 2003, whichever is later. This 
expiration would not apply to authorizations for which 
appropriated funds have been obligated before October 1, 2002, 
or the date of enactment of an Act authorizing funds for these 
projects, whichever is later.
      The House amendment contained an identical provision.
      The conference agreement includes this provision.
Extension of authorizations of certain fiscal year 1997 projects (sec. 
        2702)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 2702) that 
would provide for selected extension of certain fiscal year 
1997 military construction authorizations until October 1, 
2000, or the date of the enactment of the Act authorizing funds 
for military construction for fiscal year 2001, whichever is 
later.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision.
      The House recedes with a technical amendment.
Extension of authorizations of certain fiscal year 1996 projects (sec. 
        2703)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 2703) that 
would provide for selected extension of certain fiscal year 
1996 military construction authorizations until October 1, 
2000, or the date of the enactment of the Act authorizing funds 
for military construction for fiscal year 2001, whichever is 
later.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision.
      The House recedes with a technical amendment.
Effective date (sec. 2704)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 2704) that 
would provide that Titles XXI, XXII, XXIII, XXIV, XV, and XXVI 
of this bill shall take effect on October 1, 1999, or the date 
of the enactment of this Act, whichever is later.
      The House amendment contained an identical provision.
      The conference agreement includes this provision.

                    Title XXVIII--General Provisions

                     legislative provisions adopted

 Subtitle A--Military Construction Program and Military Family Housing 
                                Changes

Exemption from notice and wait requirements of military construction 
        projects supported by burdensharing funds undertaken for war or 
        national emergency (sec. 2801)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 2801) that 
would amend section 2350 of title 10, United States Code, to 
waive the 21-day notice and wait reporting requirement on the 
use of burdensharing funds for military construction projects 
in time of war or national emergency. In the event the 
secretary of a military department directs construction of a 
project under conditions of war or national emergency using 
such funds, the secretary would be required to submit a report 
to the congressional defense committees not later than 30 days 
after directing such action.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Development of Ford Island, Hawaii (sec. 2802)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 2862) that 
would authorize a series of special authorities for the 
development of Ford Island, Hawaii, by the Secretary of the 
Navy. The authorities would authorize the Secretary to convey 
or lease excess real or personal property in the State of 
Hawaii for the purpose of facilitating such development and 
would authorize the Secretary to accept a lease of any facility 
constructed under this authority in lieu of cash payment for 
the sale or lease of real property under this authority. In 
general, no lease entered into by the Secretary under this 
section could exceed ten years and, upon the termination of any 
lease, the Secretary would have the right of first refusal to 
acquire the property. The provision would require the Secretary 
to use competitive procedures when exercising any of the 
authorities provided by this section.
      As consideration for the sale or lease of real or 
personal property, the Secretary may accept cash, real 
property, personal property, services, or any combination 
thereof, and in no case shall the amount received be less than 
the fair market value of the real or personal property conveyed 
or leased. The provision would establish an account on the 
books of the Treasury known as the Ford Island Improvement 
Account to carry out improvements and obtain property support 
services for property or facilities on Ford Island.
      This provision would require the Secretary of the Navy to 
submit a master plan for the development of Ford Island to the 
appropriate committees of Congress 30 days prior to exercising 
any of the authorities provided by this section. The provision 
would also require the Secretary, 30 days prior to the 
commencement of any lease, sale, or exchange of real property, 
to submit to the Congressional defense committees a report 
detailing the terms and conditions of any transaction. This 
section would prohibit the Secretary from acquiring, 
constructing, or improving military family housing or 
unaccompanied personnel housing under this authority in lieu of 
the authority provided by subchapter IV, chapter 169 of title 
10, United States Code. The povision would authorize the 
Secretary to transfer funds from the Ford Island Improvement 
Account to the Department of Defense Family Housing Improvement 
Fund and the Department of Defense Military Unaccompanied 
Housing fund for such purposes.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
2802).
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would limit the 
property the Secretary may lease to any public or private 
sector entity to parcels not required for current operations. 
The amendment would also strike the prohibition that the 
Secretary may not enter a lease unless specifically authorized 
by law.
Expansion of entities eligible to participate in alternative authority 
        for acquisition and improvement of military housing (sec. 2803)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 2807) that 
would amend subchapter IV, chapter 169, of title 10, United 
States Code, to expand the entities eligible to participate in 
the alternative authorities for the acquisition and improvement 
of military housing to include any individual, corporation, 
firm, partnership, company, State or localgovernment, or 
housing authority of a State or local government.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
2806).
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would modify 
the definition of ``eligible entity'' by striking the word 
``individual'' and inserting ``private person.''
Restriction on authority to acquire or construct ancillary supporting 
        facilities for housing units (sec. 2804)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 2804) that 
would amend section 2881 of title 10, United States Code, to 
limit the type of ancillary facilities that may be included in 
the acquisition or construction of military family housing 
units under the Military Housing Privatization Initiative. The 
provision would limit ancillary facilities to those that would 
not be in direct competition, as determined by the Secretary 
concerned, with the provision of merchandise or services 
provided by the Army and Air Force Exchange Services, the Navy 
Exchange Services Command, the Marine Corps Exchange, the 
Defense Commissary Agency, or any non-appropriated fund 
activity of the Department of Defense for the morale, welfare, 
and recreation of members of the armed forces.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
2803).
      The House recedes with a technical amendment.
Planning and design for military construction projects for reserve 
        components (sec. 2805)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 2805) that 
would amend section 18233 of title 10, United States Code, to 
clarify the authority of the Secretary of Defense to utilize 
funds for the design of military construction projects for the 
reserve components.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
2804).
      The Senate recedes.
Modification of limitations on reserve component facility projects for 
        certain safety projects (sec. 2806)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 2806) that 
would amend section 18233a of title 10, United States Code, to 
authorize the use of unspecified minor construction funds for 
military construction projects costing less than $3,000,000 and 
intended to correct deficiencies that are threatening to life, 
health, or safety. The provision would also authorize the use 
of funds available from the operations and maintenance 
appropriations for projects costing less that $1,000,000 to 
correct deficiencies that are threatening to life, health or 
safety.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
2805).
      The House recedes.
Sense of Congress on using incremental funding to carry out military 
        construction projects (sec. 2807)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 2802) that 
would amend section 2802 of title 10, United States Code, to 
prohibit the Secretary of Defense and the secretaries of the 
military departments from obligating funds for a military 
construction project if the funds appropriated for such project 
are insufficient to provide for the construction of a usable 
facility. The provision would also express the sense of 
Congress that the President should submit annual budget 
requests with funding sufficient to fully fund each military 
construction project and that the Congress should authorize and 
appropriate sufficient funds to fully fund each military 
construction project.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would express 
the sense of Congress that the President should request in the 
budget for each fiscal year sufficient funds necessary to 
construct a complete and usable facility or usable improvements 
to an existing facility. The amendment would make an exception 
for large projects that may be phase funded consistent with 
established practices for such projects.
      The Department of Defense has traditionally requested 
full funding for military construction projects, except in 
limited cases where large projects cost over $50.0 million and 
construction is expected to exceed two years. The conferees 
remain concerned that, contrary to these well established 
budgetary practices and good business practices, the President 
requested incremental funding, on an outlay-rate basis, for 
nearly all military construction and family housing projects in 
the fiscal year 2000 budget. The conferees note that testimony 
provided to Congress by senior officials of the Department of 
Defense and military departments indicated for all but the 
largest military construction projects, incremental funding 
would likely be detrimental to completion of these projects in 
a timely fashion. The conferees are deeply concerned that the 
incremental funding of military construction projects would be 
less efficient than full funding, may increase the cost of 
construction, and may increase the administrative burden in 
awarding and monitoring construction contracts. The conferees 
find this unacceptable since it detracts from the value of the 
military construction program. The conferees urge the President 
to request full funding in future budget requests for military 
construction projects.

        Subtitle B--Real Property and Facilities Administration

Extension of authority for lease of real property for special 
        operations activities (sec. 2811)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 2811) that 
would amend section 2680 of title 10, United States Code, to 
extend until September 30, 2005, the authority provided to the 
Secretary of Defense to lease real property to support special 
operations activities.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
2811).
      The Senate recedes.
Enhancement of authority relating to utility privatization (sec. 2812)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 2812) that 
would amend section 2688 of title 10, United States Code, to 
authorize the secretaries of the military departments to enter 
into a contract for the receipt of utility services in 
connection with the conveyance of a utility system for a period 
not to exceed 50 years. The provision would further amend 
section 2688 of title 10, United States Code, to permit the 
secretaries of the military departments, in lieu of carrying 
out a military construction project to construct, repair, or 
replace a utility system, to use funds authorized and 
appropriated for such a project to make a contribution toward 
the cost of construction, repair, or replacement of the utility 
system by the entity to which the utility system is being 
conveyed.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
2812), which would further amend section 2688 of title 10, 
United States Code, to clarify that the secretaries of the 
military department may convey associated real property, in 
addition to easements and rights-of-way, if such property is 
required to further the privatization of a utility system.
      The Senate recedes with a technical amendment.
Acceptance of funds to cover administrative expenses relating to 
        certain real property transactions (sec. 2813)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 2813) 
that would authorize the secretary of a military department to 
accept reimbursement from non-federal entities for the cost of 
administrative expenses relating to the disposal of real 
property of the United States for which the secretary will be 
the disposal agent.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Operations of Naval Academy dairy farm (sec. 2814)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 1044) 
that would authorize the Superintendent of the Naval Academy to 
retain all money received from the lease of the Naval Academy 
dairy farm and to use the funds to cover expenses related to 
the dairy farm, including reimbursing nonappropriated fund 
instrumentalities of the Naval Academy.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Study and report on impacts to military readiness of proposed land 
        management changes on public lands in Utah (sec. 2815)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 2814) 
that would require the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study 
to evaluate the impact upon military training, testing, and 
operational readiness of any proposed changes in land 
management of the Utah national defense lands.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with a clarifying amendment.
Designation of missile intelligence building at Redstone Arsenal, 
        Alabama, as the Richard C. Shelby Center for Missile 
        Intelligence (sec. 2816)
      The conferees include a provision that would designate 
the newly constructed missile intelligence building located at 
Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama, as the ``Richard C. 
Shelby Center for Missile Intelligence.''

            Subtitle C--Defense Base Closure and Realignment

Economic development conveyance of base closure property (sec. 2821)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 2821) that 
would amend the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 
1990 (division D of Public Law 101-510) and the 1988 Base 
Realignment and Closure Act (division B of Public Law 100-526). 
The provision would authorize the Secretary of military 
departments concerned to transfer, without consideration, 
property on an installation recommended for closure or 
realignment to the local redevelopment authority (LRA), if the 
authority's reuse plan provides for the property to be used for 
job creation and any economic benefits are reinvested in the 
economic redevelopment of the installation and surrounding 
community.
      The provision would provide the secretaries with the 
authority to modify existing economic development conveyances 
(EDCs), provided the modification is necessary to achieve rapid 
economic revitalization and replacement of lost jobs; does not 
require the return of payments or in kind consideration; is 
necessary to generate additional employment opportunities; and 
is subject to the same requirements as those granted under this 
new authority. The provision would be applicable to conveyances 
concluded or after April 21, 1999.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would limit the 
authority of the secretary concerned to modify conveyances 
under this authority so that the consideration generated from 
the modified agreement, combined with the proceeds from the 
disposal of other assets at the installation, are sufficient to 
reimburse the reserve account for depreciated value of the Non-
Appropriated Fund investment in morale, welfare, and recreation 
and commissary assets with the conveyed parcel of real 
property. The amendment would also reduce the period in which 
reinvestment must be made in improvements from ten to seven 
years. The amendment would also make certain technical and 
conforming changes.
      The conferees reiterate the conveyance of surplus 
property under this provision is to support permanent job 
creation. The secretaries of the military departments are 
strongly encouraged to continue existing policy that while a 
property transfer for housing in and of itself would not 
qualify as an economic development conveyance, its inclusion 
with other properties that are used for permanent job creation 
(for example, revenue generation to offset a community's 
redevelopment cost burden) is acceptable. The secretaries of 
the military departments are further strongly encouraged to 
prevent ``windfall profits'' from property conveyances under 
this provision, by assuring that proceeds from use of the 
property are used only for purposes legitimately related to 
permanent job creation on or related to the closing or 
realigning installation. Otherwise, the secretaries of the 
military departments should consider sharing in proceeds that 
are greater than those required to redevelop the base. Finally, 
it is the intention of the conferees that this expanded 
authority will not adversely affect current law that already 
authorizes no-cost property conveyances to rural communities. 
The secretaries of the military departments are strongly 
encouraged to ensure that conveyances under this authority do 
not additionally burden rural recipients of property.
      The conferees urge the Secretary of Defense to establish 
a policy that the service secretaries use all cash proceeds 
from any disposal of base closure assets at a particular 
installation to first fund the reserve account established by 
section 204 of the Defense Authorization and Base Closure and 
Realignment Act (Public Law 100-526). The amount of funding 
should equal the depreciated value of the investment made with 
commissary store funds or non-appropriated funds in facilities 
on that installation. The service secretaries should fund the 
reserve account even if the relevant facilities were disposed 
of in a way that did not generate cash proceeds.
      The conferees emphasize that conveyances under this 
authority do not supplant the transfer authorities delegated to 
the Department of Defense by the General Services 
Administration for public benefit purposes, including ports and 
aviation facilities. The conferees direct the secretary of the 
appropriate military department to notify the congressional 
defense committees in each instance in which an economic 
development conveyance is granted and include a report on the 
terms and conditions of the conveyance.
Continuation of authority to use Department of Defense Base Closure 
        Account 1990 for activities required to close or realign 
        military installations (sec. 2822)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 322) that 
would amend section 2703 of title 10, United States Code, to 
establish an environmental restoration account for Formerly 
Used Defense Sites and for bases closed or realigned under the 
Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 (division B of 
Public Law 101-510), as amended, and title II of the Defense 
Authorization Amendments and Base Closure and Realignment Act 
(Public Law 100-526), as amended.
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 2821) 
that would amend section 2906 of the Defense Base Closure and 
Realignment Act of 1990, as amended, to extend the Treasury 
account known as the ``Department of Defense Base Closure 
Account 1990.'' The account would be the sole source of funds 
to carry out environmental restoration activities after the 
termination of the Secretary of Defense authority to close and 
realign military installations.
      The Senate recedes.

                      Subtitle D--Land Conveyances

                        Part I--Army Conveyances

Transfer of jurisdiction, Fort Sam Houston, Texas (sec. 2831)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 2831) 
that would authorize the transfer of, and exchange of 
jurisdiction on, a parcel of unimproved real property 
consisting of approximately 152 acres at Fort Sam Houston, 
Texas, between the Secretary of the Army and the Secretary of 
Veterans Affairs. The parcel is to be incorporated intothe Fort 
Sam Houston National Cemetery.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Land exchange, Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois (sec. 2832)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 2839) 
that would authorize the Secretary of the Army to convey a 
parcel of real property with improvements, consisting of 
approximately one-third of an acre at the Rock Island Arsenal, 
Illinois, to the City of Moline, Illinois. The property is to 
be used for the purpose of construction by the City of an 
entrance and exit ramp for the bridge crossing the southeast 
end of the island containing the Arsenal. As consideration for 
the conveyance, the City would convey to the United States a 
parcel of real property consisting of approximately two-tenths 
of an acre located in the vicinity of the real property to be 
conveyed by the Secretary. The cost of any surveys necessary 
for the conveyance would be borne by the City.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Land conveyance, Army Reserve Center, Bangor, Maine (sec. 2833)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 2831) that 
would authorize the Secretary of the Army to convey, without 
consideration, to the City of Bangor, Maine, a parcel of excess 
real property including improvements thereon, consisting of 
approximately five acres and containing the Harold S. Slager 
Army Reserve Center. The purpose of the conveyance would be for 
educational purposes. The provision would include a 
reversionary clause in the event that the Secretary determines 
that the conveyed property has not been used for educational 
purposes.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would strike the 
determination that the property is excess and would make 
technical corrections.
Land conveyance, Army Reserve Center, Kankakee, Illinois (sec. 2834)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 2832) 
that would authorize the Secretary of the Army to convey, 
without consideration, a parcel of real property with 
improvements to the City of Kankakee, Illinois. The property is 
to be used for the economic development and other public 
purposes. The cost of any surveys necessary for the conveyance 
would be borne by the City.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would require a 
reversionary interest of the United Stated for a five year 
period, beginning on the date the Secretary makes the 
conveyance.
Land conveyance, Army Reserve Center, Cannon Falls, Minnesota (sec. 
        2835)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 2837) 
that would authorize the Secretary of the Army to convey, 
without consideration, a parcel of real property with 
improvements to the Cannon Falls Area Schools, Minnesota, 
Independent School District Number 252. The property is to be 
used for educational purposes. The cost of any surveys 
necessary for the conveyance would be borne by the District.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would require a 
reversionary interest of the United Stated for a five year 
period, beginning on the date the Secretary makes the 
conveyance.
Land conveyance, Army Maintenance Support Activity (Marine) Number 84, 
        Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania (sec. 2836)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 2834) 
that would authorize the Secretary of the Army to convey, 
without consideration, a parcel of real property with 
improvements, consisting of approximately five acres, to the 
Borough of Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania. The property is to be 
used for recreational or economic development purposes. The 
cost of any surveys necessary for the conveyance would be borne 
by the Borough. The section would also provide for the 
reversionary interest of the United States in the conveyed real 
property and any improvements thereon in the event the 
Secretary determines that the conveyed property is not used in 
accordance with the condition of conveyance.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Land conveyances, Army docks and related property, Alaska (sec. 2837)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 2835) 
that would authorize the Secretary of the Army to convey, 
without consideration, a parcel of real property with 
improvements, consisting of less than one-tenth of an acre, to 
the City and Borough of Juneau, Alaska. The property is to be 
used for the furtherance of navigation-related commerce. The 
cost of any surveys necessary for the conveyance would be borne 
by the City. The provision would also authorize the Secretary 
of the Army to convey, without consideration, a parcel of real 
property with improvements, consisting of approximately 6.13 
acres in Whittier, Alaska, to the Alaska Railroad Corporation. 
The property is to be used for economic development purposes. 
The cost of any surveys necessary for the conveyance would be 
borne by the corporation.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would specify 
that the purposes of the conveyance are for navigation-related 
commerce and economic development. The amendment would also 
require a reversionary interest of the United States for a five 
year period, beginning on the date the Secretary makes each 
conveyance.
Land conveyance, Fort Huachuca, Arizona (sec. 2838)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 2836) 
that would authorize the Secretary of the Army to convey, 
without consideration, a parcel of real property with 
improvements, consisting of approximately 130 acres at Fort 
Huachuca, Arizona, to the Veterans Services Commission of the 
State of Arizona. The property is to be used for the 
establishment of a State-run veterans' cemetery. The cost of 
any surveys necessary for the conveyance would be borne by the 
Commission.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with a technical amendment.
Land conveyance, Nike Battery 80 family housing site, East Hanover 
        Township, New Jersey (sec. 2839)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 2838) 
that would authorize the Secretary of the Army to convey, 
without consideration, a parcel of real property with 
improvements, consisting of approximately 13.88 acres near East 
Hanover, New Jersey, to the Township Council of East Hanover. 
The property is to be used for the development of affordable 
housing and for recreational purposes. The cost of any surveys 
necessary for the conveyance would be borne by the Township.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Land conveyances, Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant, Minnesota (sec. 
        2840)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 2832) that 
would authorize the Secretary of the Army to convey a parcel of 
real property with improvements, consisting of approximately 
four acres, at the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant, 
Minnesota, to the City of Arden Hills, Minnesota. The property 
is to be used for the purpose of permitting the City to 
construct a city hall complex. The cost of any surveys 
necessary for the conveyance would be borne by the City. The section 
would also authorize the Secretary of the Army to convey a parcel of 
real property with improvements, consisting of approximately 35 acres, 
at the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant, Minnesota, to Ramsey County, 
Minnesota. The property is to be used for the purpose of permitting the 
County to construct a maintenance facility. The cost of any surveys 
necessary for the conveyance would be borne by the County. As 
consideration for the conveyances, both the City and the County would 
make the facilities to be constructed available for use by the 
Minnesota National Guard at no cost.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Repair and conveyance of Red Butte Dam and Reservoir, Salt Lake City, 
        Utah (sec. 2841)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 2833) that 
would authorize the Secretary of the Army to convey, without 
consideration, the Red Butte Dam and Reservoir, Salt Lake City, 
Utah to the Central Utah Water Conservancy District, Utah. The 
Secretary would be authorized to provide funds to the District 
for the purpose of repairing the dam to meet the standards 
required by the laws of the State of Utah.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would limit the 
funds the Secretary of the Army may make available to the 
District for improvements to the Red Butte Dam and Reservoir to 
an amount not to exceed $6.0 million.
Modification of land conveyance, Joliet Army Ammunition Plant, Illinois 
        (sec. 2842)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 2840) 
that would amend section 2922 of the Military Construction 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1996 (division B of Public 
Law 104-106) to place additional conditions on the conveyance 
of certain real property at Joliet Army Ammunition Plant to 
Will County, Illinois, for a landfill. The section would 
require that the landfill may only contain waste generated in 
Will County or waste generated in municipalities located at 
least in part in Will County. The section would also require 
that the landfill be closed and capped after 23 years of 
operation.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.

                       Part II--Navy Conveyances

Land conveyance, Naval Weapons Industrial Reserve Plant No. 387, 
        Dallas, Texas (sec. 2851)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 2843) that 
would authorize the Secretary of the Navy to convey, without 
consideration, to the City of Dallas, Texas a parcel of real 
property, with improvements, consisting of approximately 314 
acres at the Naval Weapons Industrial Reserve Plant No. 387, 
Dallas, Texas. The provision would authorize the reconveyance 
of the property to a private entity only at fair market value. 
The provision would authorize the Secretary to convey to the 
City those improvements, equipment, fixtures, and other 
personnel property that the Secretary determines to be no 
longer required by the Navy for other purposes. The provision 
would further authorize an interim lease of the facility and 
require the Secretary to continue to maintain the property 
under the existing lease until it is conveyed. The provision 
would include a reversionary interest of the United States in 
the property clause if the Secretary determines that the 
conveyed property is not used for economic development 
purposes.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
2851).
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would modify 
the interim lease authority of the Secretary. The amendment 
would require the Secretary to assume maintenance 
responsibility over the property upon termination of the 
current lease, or the date the property is vacated by the 
current tenant, whichever is later. The amendment would also 
require the current tenant to maintain the property as provided 
in the existing lease or any successor lease.
Land conveyance, Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, North Carolina 
        (sec. 2852)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 2853) 
that would authorize the Secretary of the Navy to convey, 
without consideration, a parcel of unimproved real property, 
consisting of approximately 20 acres at Marine Corps Air 
Station, Cherry Point, North Carolina, to the State of North 
Carolina. The property is to be used for educational purposes. 
The conveyance would be subject to the condition that the State 
grant easements and rights-of-way necessary to ensure that the 
use of the parcel is compatible with the operations of Marine 
Corps Air Station, Cherry Point. The cost of any surveys 
necessary for the conveyance would be borne by the State.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Land conveyance, Newport, Rhode Island (sec. 2853)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 2842) that 
would authorize the Secretary of the Navy to convey, 
withoutconsideration, a parcel of real property to the City of Newport, 
Rhode Island, consisting of approximately 15 acres at the Naval 
Station, Newport, known as the Ranger Road site. The conveyance would 
be subject to the condition that the city would use the property as a 
satellite campus of the Community College of Rhode Island, a center for 
child day care and early childhood education, or a center for offices 
of the Government of the State of Rhode Island. The property would 
revert to the United States, if the Secretary determines within five 
years that the property is not used for any of the purposes for which 
conveyance is authorized.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would authorize 
the Secretary of the Navy to convey approximately 15 acres and 
improvements known as the Connell Manor housing area to the 
City of Newport, Rhode Island. As consideration for the 
conveyance, the City would pay to the Secretary sufficient 
funds to cover the cost to carry out any environmental 
assessments required by federal law, and to sever and realign 
utility systems as may be necessary to complete the conveyance.
Land conveyance, Naval Training Center, Orlando, Florida (sec. 2854)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 2844) that 
would direct the Secretary of the Navy to convey a parcel of 
real property with improvements at the Naval Training Center, 
Orlando, Florida, to the City of Orlando, Florida, in 
accordance with the terms of a memorandum of agreement 
concerning an economic development conveyance of the property 
signed by the parties in December 1997.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
One-year delay in demolition of radio transmitting facility towers at 
        Naval Station, Annapolis, Maryland, to facilitate transfer of 
        towers (sec. 2855)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 2864) that 
would direct the Secretary of the Navy to delay for one year 
the demolition of radio transmission towers at Naval Station, 
Annapolis, Maryland, and would authorize the conveyance of the 
towers to the State of Maryland or Anne Arundel County, 
Maryland, if either agrees to accept the towers.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would require 
either the State of Maryland or Anne Arundel County to agree to 
accept the towers in ``as is'' condition.
Clarification of land exchange, Naval Reserve Readiness Center, 
        Portland, Maine (sec. 2856)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 2841) that 
would amend section 2852 of the Military Construction 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (division B of Public 
Law 105-261) to make certain technical corrections.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Revision to lease authority, Naval Air Station, Meridian Mississippi 
        (sec. 2857)
      The conferees include a provision that would modify 
section 2837 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 1997 (division B of Public Law 104-201), as amended 
by section 2853 of the Military Construction Authorization Act 
for Fiscal Year 1998 (division B of Public Law 105-85), to 
authorize the State of Mississippi to increase the size of the 
reserve center from 22,000 square feet to 27,000 square feet. 
The provision would also increase the ceiling of total rental 
authorized to be paid by the Secretary of the Navy from 20 
percent to 25 percent of the total construction cost of the 
facility.
Land conveyance, Norfolk, Virginia (sec. 2858)
      The conferees include a provision that would authorize 
the Secretary of the Navy to convey to the Commonwealth of 
Virginia a parcel of real property in the Norfolk, Virginia, 
area that the Secretary and the Commonwealth jointly determine 
to be required for three projects related to highway 
construction. The Secretary would also be authorized to grant 
to the Commonwealth such easements, rights-of-way, or other 
interests in land as the Secretary and the Commonwealth jointly 
determine to be required for the projects. As consideration for 
the grants of easements and right-of-way, the Secretary and the 
Commonwealth shall enter into a memorandum of agreement that 
may require the Commonwealth to include in the Virginia 
Transportation Plan an interchange on Interstate 564 to provide 
access to the new Air Terminal at Naval Station Norfolk and 
replace or to relocate facilities lost to the Department of the 
Navy as a result of the highway construction. The provision 
would include a sense of Congress that the Commonwealth should 
work with the Secretary of the Navy toward the construction of 
the interchange.

                    Part III--Air Force Conveyances

Land conveyance, Newington Defense Fuel Supply Point, New Hampshire 
        (sec. 2861)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 2852) that 
would authorize the Secretary of the Air Force to convey, 
without consideration, to the Pease Development Authority, New 
Hampshire a parcel of excess real property, including 
improvements thereon, consisting of approximately 10 acres at 
the Newington Defense Fuel Supply Point at Newington, New 
Hampshire. The provision would authorize the Secretary to 
convey, concurrent with the real property, approximately 1.25 
miles of pipeline, and an easement relating to the pipeline, 
consisting of approximately five acres. The provision would 
authorize the Administrator of General Services to convey the 
property if the property is under the control of the 
Administrator at the time of enactment. The provision would 
require the Administrator to comply with section 2696 (b) of 
title 10, United States Code, in the disposal of the property.
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 2861) 
that would authorize the Secretary of the Air Force to convey, 
without consideration, a parcel of real property with 
improvements, consisting of approximately 14.87 acres at the 
former Pease Air Force Base, New Hampshire and containing a 
deactivated fuel supply line, to the Pease Development 
Authority. The property is to be used for the support of the 
New Hampshire Air National Guard. The cost of any surveys 
necessary for the conveyance would be borne by the Authority.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would require 
the redevelopment authority to make the fuel supply facility 
available for use by the New Hampshire Air National Guard as a 
condition of the conveyance. The amendment would also delete 
the alternative conveyance authority of the Administrator of 
General Services.
Land conveyance, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida (sec. 2862)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 2862) 
that would authorize the Secretary of the Air Force to convey a 
parcel of real property with improvements, consisting of 
approximately 33.07 acres, to the City of Panama City, Florida. 
The property is to be used for economic development or other 
purposes. As consideration for the conveyance, the City would 
pay to the United States an amount equal to the fair market 
value of the property, as determined by the Secretary. The 
Secretary would use the funds paid by the City for the 
improvement or maintenance of military family housing units at 
Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. The cost of any surveys 
necessary for the conveyance would be borne by the City.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Land conveyance, Port of Anchorage, Alaska (sec. 2863)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 2863) 
that would authorize the Secretary of the Air Force and the 
Secretary of the Interior to convey, without consideration, two 
parcels of real property with improvements, consisting of 
approximately 14.22 acres in Anchorage, Alaska, to the Port of 
Anchorage. The property is to be used for economic development 
purposes. The cost of any surveys necessary for the conveyance 
would be borne by the Port.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would require a 
reversionary interest of the United States for a five year 
period, beginning on the date the secretaries concerned make 
the conveyance.
Land conveyance, Forestport Test Annex, New York (sec. 2864)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 2864) 
that would authorize the Secretary of the Air Force to convey, 
without consideration, a parcel of real property with 
improvements of approximately 164 acres in Herkimer County, New 
York, and approximately 18 acres in Oneida County, New York, to 
the Town of Ohio, New York. The property is to be used for 
economic development purposes and for other public purposes. 
The cost of any surveys necessary for the conveyance would be 
borne by the Town.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would require a 
reversionary interest of the United States for a five year 
period, beginning on the date the Secretary makes the 
conveyance.
Land conveyance, McClellan Nuclear Radiation Center, California (sec. 
        2865)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 2851) that 
would authorize the Secretary of the Air Force to convey, 
without consideration, to the Regents of the University of 
California a parcel of excess real property known as the 
McClellan Nuclear Radiation Center (MNRC). The provision would 
authorize the Secretary to pay to the Regents $17,593,000 as 
consideration for holding the Air Force harmless for the cost 
of closing the facility and any liability accruing from the 
continued operation of the MNRC by the University.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
2865).
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would authorize 
the Secretary of the Air Force to lease the McClellan Nuclear 
Radiation Center to the University of California until all 
actions necessary to prepare the property for transfer by deed 
have been completed. The amendment would also make certain 
technical corrections.

                       Subtitle E--Other Matters

Acceptance of guarantees in connection with gifts to military service 
        academies (sec. 2871)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 903) that 
would authorize the Secretary of the Army to receive a 
guarantee in connection with a major gift to purchase, 
construct, or otherwise procure real or personal property for 
the benefit of the U.S. Military Academy.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would extend 
similar authority to the secretary of each military department. 
The amendment would also require the secretary of a military 
department to submit a report on any proposed qualifying gift 
to the Congress not later than 30 days prior to acceptance of 
the gift.
Acquisition of State-held inholdings, East Range of Fort Huachuca, 
        Arizona (sec. 2872)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 2861) that 
would authorize the Secretary of Interior to acquire by eminent 
domain, with the consent of the State of Arizona, all right, 
title and interest in approximately 1,500 acres of unimproved 
Arizona State Trust lands, located in the Fort Huachuca East 
Range, Cochise County, Arizona. As consideration, the Secretary 
may convey to the State of Arizona federal land of equal value, 
as determined by the Uniform Appraisal Standard for Federal 
Land Acquisition, under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land 
Management in Arizona. The provision would authorize the lands 
acquired by the Secretary to be withdrawn and reserved for use 
by the Secretary of the Army for military training and testing 
in the same manner as other federal lands in the Fort Huachuca 
East Range.
      The House recedes.
Enhancement of Pentagon renovation activities (sec. 2873)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 2863) that 
would authorize the Secretary of Defense to incorporate into 
the Pentagon Renovation Program the construction of security 
enhancements. The Secretary of Defense would be required to 
submit a report to the Congress, not later than January 15, 
2000, detailing the cost of planning, design, construction, and 
installation of equipment, together with the revised estimate 
of the total cost of the Pentagon Renovation project.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with a clarifying amendment.

          Subtitle F--Expansion of Arlington National Cemetary

Expansion of Arlington National Cemetery (secs. 2881-2882)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 2871) 
that would authorize the transfer of real property and exchange 
of jurisdiction between the Secretary of Defense and the 
Secretary of the Army to provide for the expansion of Arlington 
National Cemetery, Virginia. The property to be transferred to 
the administrative jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Army 
consists of three parcels, totaling approximately 36.5 acres, 
located at the Navy Annex of the Pentagon. The provision would 
also require the Secretary of the Army to modify the boundary 
of Arlington National Cemetery to include two parcels of real 
property, totaling approximately eight acres, situated in Fort 
Myer, Virginia, contiguous to the Cemetery.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would direct 
the Secretary of Defense to provide for the administrative 
transfer of the Navy Annex property, Arlington, Virginia, to 
the Secretary of the Army for incorporation into Arlington 
National Cemetery. The amendment would require the Secretary of 
Defense to determine the specific acreage and legal description 
of the Navy Annex property. In addition to using the property 
for grave sites and memorials, the amendment would authorize 
the reservation of limited acreage for a National Military 
Museum, if recommended by the National Military Museum 
Commission, or for other appropriate memorials.
      The amendment would further require the Secretary of 
Defense, prior to carrying out the transfer, to submit a master 
plan not later than 180 days after the receipt of the report of 
the Commission on the National Military Museum. In developing 
the master plan, the Secretary shall take into account the 
recommendations of the report of the Secretary of the Army 
concerning the expansion of Arlington Cemetery, as directed by 
the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 1999, and the report of the Commission on the 
National Military Museum. The Secretary shall coordinate the 
development of the master plan with the National Capital 
Planning Commission, the Commonwealth of Virginia and the 
County of Arlington. The coordination with the Commonwealth and 
the County would specifically be on matters pertaining to real 
property under the jurisdiction of those officials located in, 
or adjacent to, the Navy Annex property including assessments 
of the effects of the proposed uses of the Navy Annex on the 
transportation and utilities infrastructure. The amendment 
would authorize the Secretary to implement the master plan 
after submitting the plan to the Congress. The amendment would 
further direct the Secretary to provide updates on theprogress 
toward completing the use of the Navy Annex in the annual report 
previously required by law on the renovation of the Pentagon.
      The conferees expect the Secretary of Defense to work 
closely with the National Capital Planning Commission, the 
Commonwealth of Virginia, and the County of Arlington in 
development of the master plan.

                   LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS NOT ADOPTED

Contributions for North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security 
        Investment
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 2801) 
that would amend section 2806 of title 10, United States Code, 
to clarify that contributions by the Secretary of Defense to 
the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment 
Program may be made for construction projects in support of the 
actual implementation of an approved military operations plan.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Defense Chemical Demilitarization Construction Account
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 2803) that 
would establish a Chemical Demilitarization Account to support 
the construction of chemical demilitarization facilities, as 
defined by section 1412 of the Department of Defense 
Authorization Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-145).
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
      The conferees note that the budget request included the 
request for authorization of appropriations for military 
construction projects to support chemical demilitarization 
activities within Military Construction, Army. The conferees 
acknowledge the role of the Department of the Army as executive 
agent for the Department of Defense for this purpose. The 
conferees, however, reiterate that the appropriate account for 
these requirements is Military Construction, Defense-Wide, so 
that the proper focus and oversight for a critical defense-wide 
mission is maintained. The conferees direct the Secretary of 
Defense to submit requests for future military construction 
requirements accordingly.
Future use of Navy Annex property, Arlington, Virginia
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1211) that 
would preclude any land transfers or alternative future uses 
for the Navy Annex property for 24 months after receipt of the 
study on the expansion of Arlington Cemetery required by the 
Joint Exploratory Statement of the statement of managers 
accompanying the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization 
Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (Public Law 105-261) and the related 
Senate report (S. Rept. 105-189).
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Land conveyance, Fort Des Moines, Iowa
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 2833) 
that would authorize the Secretary of the Army to convey, 
without consideration, a parcel of real property with 
improvements to the Fort Des Moines Black Officers Memorial, 
Inc., a nonprofit corporation organized in the State of Iowa. 
The property is to be used for the purpose of a memorial and 
for educational purposes. The cost of any surveys necessary for 
the conveyance would be borne by the Corporation.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Land conveyance, Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center, Orange County, 
        Texas
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 2852) 
that would authorize the Secretary of the Navy to convey, 
without consideration, a parcel of real property with 
improvements, consisting of approximately 2.4 acres in Orange 
County, Texas, to the Orange County Navigation and Port 
District. The property is to be used for economic development, 
educational purposes, and the furtherance of navigation-related 
commerce. The provision would also provide for the reversionary 
interest of the United States in the conveyed real property and 
any improvements thereon in the event the Secretary determines 
that the conveyed property is not used in accordance with the 
condition of conveyance.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.

           Title XXIX--Commission on National Military Museum

                     LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS ADOPTED

Commission on the National Military Museum (secs. 2901-2909)
      The Senate bill contained provisions (sec. 1201-1211) 
that would establish a Commission on the National Military 
Museum to conduct a study and make a recommendation, notlater 
than 12 months after its first meeting, to the Congress on the need for 
a National Military Museum. In carrying out the study, the Commission 
would:
            (1) determine whether existing military museums, 
        sites, or memorials adequately provide, in a cost-
        effective manner, for the display of and interaction 
        with artifacts and representation of the armed forces 
        and of the wars in which the United States has fought; 
        honor the service of the armed forces to the United 
        States; educate current and future generations 
        regarding the armed forces and the sacrifices of the 
        armed forces and the Nation in furtherance of the 
        defense of freedom; and foster public pride in the 
        achievements and activities of the armed forces;
            (2) determine whether adequate inventories of 
        artifacts and representation of the armed forces and 
        the wars in which the United States has been engaged 
        would be available from current inventories, or in 
        private or public collections that could be lent to the 
        museums; and
            (3) develop preliminary concepts for a basic 
        design, location within the National Capital Area, and 
        an estimate of design, construction, and operating 
        costs of a National Military Museum.
      If the Commission determines that the Congress should 
authorize the museum, it should further determine a recommended 
construction time line, potential effects on the environment, 
ancillary facilities and roadways, fund raising levels, the 
governing structure and preferred location.
      The provision would authorize the Secretary of Defense to 
provide up to $2.0 million to support the work of the 
Commission. The provision would also preclude any land 
transfers or alternative future uses for the Navy Annex 
property for 24 months after receipt of the study on the 
expansion of Arlington Cemetery required by the Joint 
Exploratory Statement of the statement of managers accompanying 
the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 1999 (Public Law 105-261).
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would authorize, 
in addition to the President, the Majority Leader and Minority 
Leader of the Senate and the Speaker and Minority Leader of the 
House of Representatives, in consultation with the Chairmen and 
Ranking Members of the Committees on Armed Services of the 
Senate and the House of Representatives, to appoint members of 
the Commission. The amendment would further specify ex officio 
members of the Commission would have no vote on the Commission, 
and such members would include the Secretary of Transportation. 
The amendment would also specify that the Commission would be 
authorized to consider the Navy Annex property, Arlington, 
Virginia, as a possible site for the National Military Museum, 
provided the land requirement is between six and ten acres, as 
part of the requirement to recommend no fewer than three sites 
within the National Capital Region as a location for the 
National Military museum. The amendment would also strike the 
two-year moratorium on the conveyance or alternative uses of 
the Navy Annex.

                  Title XXX--Military Land Withdrawals

      The Senate bill contained several provisions (secs. 2901-
2903) that would express a sense of the Senate regarding the 
renewal of the Military Lands Withdrawal Act of 1986 (Public 
Law 99-606) to govern the withdrawal of approximately 7.2 
million acres of public domain land as ranges for military 
training and testing: Naval Air Station Fallon Ranges, Nevada; 
Nellis Air Force Range, Nevada; Fort Greely Maneuver Area and 
Air Drop Zone, Alaska; Fort Wainwright Maneuver Area, Alaska; 
McGregor Range, New Mexico; and Barry M. Goldwater Range, 
Arizona. Unless renewed, the current authorization for 
withdrawal would expire in November 2001.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would renew the 
withdrawal of public lands for military purposes at the ranges 
and installations governed by the Military Lands Withdrawal Act 
of 1986. As proposed by the administration, the title provides 
for a 25-year duration of withdrawal under terms and conditions 
generally contained in Public Law 99-606, with the exception of 
the withdrawals at the Naval Air Station Fallon Ranges, Nevada, 
and the Nellis Air Force Range, Nevada, which would have a 20-
year duration. The conferees intend that any application for 
extension of withdrawal under this title be subject to the 
Engle Act (43 U.S.C. 157) and Sikes Act (16 U.S.C. 670 et 
seq.), as provided for under sections 3016 and 3031, and comply 
with other applicable laws, to include the National 
Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.).
      Under this title, the status of certain lands would be 
subject to the following changes: (1) the Cabeza Prieta 
National Wildlife Refuge would be excluded from the Goldwater 
Range withdrawal, but military aviation training over the 
Refuge would continue, and would not be subject to 
compatibility determinations, consistent with the National 
Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997 (Public Law 105-
57) and the Arizona Desert Wilderness Act of 1990 (Public Law 
101-628); (2) access to the Cabeza Prieta Wilderness would be 
allowed for upgrade, replacement, or installation of ground 
instrumentation; (3) the Secretary ofthe Air Force would assume 
primary jurisdiction for target areas located on the Desert National 
Wildlife Refuge at Nellis Range, Nevada, and the Secretary of the 
Interior would retain secondary jurisdiction over the lands for 
wildlife conservation purposes; and (4) multiple withdrawals would be 
consolidated and the Range Safety and Training area would be withdrawn 
at the Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada.
Short title (sec. 3001)
      The provision would codify the short title of the 
Military Lands Withdrawal Act of 1999.

                     LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS ADOPTED

                   Subtitle A--Withdrawals Generally

Withdrawals (sec. 3011)
      The provision would provide for the withdrawal of the 
following ranges: Naval Air Station Fallon Ranges, Nevada; 
Nellis Air Force Range, Nevada; Fort Greely Maneuver Area and 
Air Drop Zone, Alaska; Fort Wainwright Maneuver Area, Alaska; 
and McGregor Range, New Mexico. These ranges would continue to 
be subject to the management scheme that is currently in place 
at these ranges, subject to applicable land management and 
environmental laws.
Maps and legal descriptions (sec. 3012)
      This provision would direct the Secretary of the Interior 
to publish in the Federal Register and file the legal 
descriptions of the lands withdrawn under section 3011 of this 
subtitle.
Termination of withdrawals in Military Lands Withdrawal Act of 1986 
        (sec. 3013)
      This provision would provide that the withdrawal under 
the Military Lands Withdrawal Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-606) 
would terminate after November 6, 2001, except as otherwise 
provided in this title.
Management of lands (sec. 3014)
      This provision would provide for the management of lands 
withdrawn under section 3011 of this subtitle. Under this 
management scheme, the Secretary of the Interior would manage 
the following lands in coordination with the secretary of the 
appropriate military department: Naval Air Station Fallon 
Ranges, Nevada; Nellis Air Force Range, Nevada; the Desert 
National Wildlife Refuge, Nevada; Fort Greely Maneuver Area and 
Air Drop Zone, Alaska; Fort Wainwright Maneuver Area, Alaska; 
and McGregor Range, New Mexico. Land management plans would be 
prepared consistent with applicable laws. All nonmilitary use 
of these withdrawn lands would be subject to such conditions 
and restrictions as may be necessary to permit military use of 
such lands.
Duration of withdrawal and reservation (sec. 3015)
      This provision would establish a 25-year duration of 
withdrawal, beginning after the termination of Public Law 99-
606 on November 6, 2001, except for the land withdrawals 
provided for under subsections (a) and (b) of section 3011, 
which would have a 20-year duration of withdrawal. As for the 
lands withdrawn for military purposes under section 3011 of 
this subtitle, but not withdrawn for military purposes by 
section (1) of the Military Lands Withdrawal Act 1986 (Public 
Law 99-606), the withdrawal of such lands shall become 
effective on the date of the enactment of this Act.
Extension of initial withdrawal and reservation (sec. 3016)
      The provision would require the secretary of the 
appropriate military department, not later than three years 
prior to termination of the withdrawal under this subtitle, to 
notify Congress and the Secretary of the Interior of the 
continuing military need for the withdrawn lands. The provision 
would provide for the procedures associated with extension or 
relinquishment of withdrawn lands.
Ongoing decontamination (sec. 3017)
      This provision would require the secretaries of the 
military departments to maintain decontamination program, 
consistent with applicable federal and state laws, of the Naval 
Air Station Fallon Ranges, Nevada; Nellis Air Force Range, 
Nevada; Fort Greely Maneuver Area and Air Drop Zone, Alaska; 
Fort Wainwright Maneuver Area, Alaska; and McGregor Range, New 
Mexico. The decontamination requirement would apply to these 
withdrawn lands throughout the duration of the withdrawal and 
the secretaries of the military departments would be required 
to annually report on the status of such activities. Prior to 
transmitting a notice of intent to relinquish lands, the 
secretary of the military department concerned would be 
required to prepare a written determination of the extent of 
contamination.
Delegation (sec. 3018)
      This provision would allow for delegation of the 
functions of the Secretary of Defense, the secretaries ofthe 
military departments, and certain functions of the Secretary of the 
Interior, as described under this subtitle.
Water rights (sec. 3019)
      This provision would specify that this subtitle shall not 
be construed to establish a reservation of water rights or 
authorize the appropriation of water for the United States with 
respect to any of the lands withdrawn under section 3011 of 
this subtitle. Nor would this subtitle affect water rights 
acquired by the United States before the date of the enactment 
of this Act.
Hunting, fishing, and trapping (sec. 3020)
      This provision would direct that hunting, fishing, and 
trapping on withdrawn lands subject to this subtitle be 
conducted in accordance with section 2671 of title 10, United 
States Code, except that such activities within the Desert 
National Wildlife Refuge would be subject to the National 
Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 
668dd et seq.), and other laws applicable to the National 
Wildlife Refuge System.
Mining and mineral leasing (sec. 3021)
      This provision would require the Secretary of Interior, 
with the concurrence of the secretary of the military 
department concerned, to determine which lands withdrawn by 
section 3011 of this subtitle would be suitable for opening to 
the operation of the Mining Law of 1872, and other laws 
applicable to mining activities on public lands.
Use of mineral materials (sec. 3022)
      This provision would authorize the secretary of the 
military department concerned to use certain sand, gravel, or 
similar mineral material resources from lands withdrawn by this 
subtitle.
Immunity of United States (sec. 3023)
      This provision would hold the United States harmless and 
not subject to liability for any injuries or damages to persons 
or property suffered in the course of any mining, mineral, or 
geothermal leasing activity conducted on the lands covered by 
section 3011 of this subtitle.

                   Subtitle B--Withdrawals in Arizona

Barry M. Goldwater Range, Arizona (sec. 3031)
      The provision would withdraw the Barry M. Goldwater Range 
and provide for the transfer of land management authority from 
the Director, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to the Secretary 
of the Navy or the Secretary of the Air Force, as appropriate. 
The management of the Goldwater Range would be split between 
two military departments: the Navy would manage the West Range; 
and the Air Force would manage the East Range. The statutory 
changes to the management structure reflect the unique land 
management challenges and needs associated with the Goldwater 
Range. The duration of withdrawal would be 25 years after the 
date of the enactment of this Act.
      The baseline for the exercise of land management 
authority by the Secretary of the Navy or the Secretary of the 
Air Force would be an integrated natural resource management 
plan prepared jointly by the Secretary of the Navy, the 
Secretary of the Air Force, and the Secretary of Interior. Any 
disagreements regarding the contents or implementation of the 
plan would be subject to resolution by the Secretary of the 
Navy for the West Range and the Secretary of the Air Force for 
the East Range, after consultation with the Secretary of 
Interior. As part of this new management scheme, the Secretary 
of the Navy, the Secretary of the Air Force, and the Secretary 
of Interior would be required to jointly prepare a report every 
five years that describes the changes in the condition of the 
lands, the current military uses, and the changes in military 
use. The five-year reports could be combined with the annual 
reports currently required by the Sikes Act (Public Law 105-
85). Disagreements concerning the contents of a report would be 
resolved by the Secretary of the Navy and the Secretary of the 
Air Force. The five-year report would then be subject to public 
review and comment prior to finalization. The land management 
authority of the Secretary of the Navy or the Secretary of the 
Air Force, as the case may be, could revert back to the 
Secretary of Interior, if the Secretary of Interior determines 
that there is continuing significant and verifiable degradation 
of natural and cultural resources, no sooner than 90 days after 
the Secretary of Interior submits notice and a report to 
Congress.
      The conferees intend that the five-year report on the 
Goldwater Range will not resemble or duplicate any report 
required under the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 
7609 et seq.), or any other land management or environmental 
statute, with the exception of the Sikes Act. The new reporting 
requirement established for the Goldwater Range should be 
considered a public comment document that resembles the 
existing Sikes Act reporting requirement. The purpose of the 
report is to determine the status of land management at the 
Goldwater Range, and to make that information available to the 
public for review and comment.
Military use of Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge and Cabeza 
        Prieta Wilderness (sec. 3032)
      Under this provision, the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife 
Refuge and the Cabeza Prieta Wilderness would be managed by the 
Secretary of Interior, in coordination with the Secretary of 
the Navy and the Secretary of the Air Force. The provision 
would require the Secretary of Interior to manage the refuge 
and the wilderness consistent with the purposes for which the 
refuge and wilderness were established and to support current 
and future military aviation training needs, as provided by 
memorandum. The withdrawal of the Cabeza Prieta National 
Wildlife Refuge, as provided for under the Military Lands 
Withdrawal Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-606), would terminate on 
the date of the enactment of this Act.
Maps and legal descriptions (sec. 3033)
      This provision would direct the Secretary of Interior to 
publish in the Federal Register and file the legal descriptions 
of the lands withdrawn under section 3031 of this subtitle.
Water rights (sec. 3034)
      This provision would specify that this subtitle shall not 
be construed to establish a reservation of water rights or 
authorize the appropriation of water for the United States with 
respect to any of the lands withdrawn under this subtitle. Nor 
would this title affect water rights acquired by the United 
States before the date of the enactment of this Act.
Hunting, fishing, and trapping (sec. 3035)
      This provision would direct that hunting, fishing, and 
trapping on withdrawn lands subject to this subtitle be 
conducted in accordance with section 2671 of title 10, United 
States Code, except that such activities within the Cabeza 
Prieta National Wildlife Refuge would be subject to the 
National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 (16 
U.S.C. 668dd et seq.), and other laws applicable to the 
National Wildlife Refuge System.
Use of mineral materials (sec. 3036)
      This provision would authorize the secretary of the 
military department concerned to use certain sand, gravel, or 
similar mineral material resources from lands withdrawn by this 
subtitle.
Immunity of United States (sec. 3037)
      This provision would hold the United States harmless and 
not subject to liability for any injuries or damages to persons 
or property suffered in the course of any mining, mineral, or 
geothermal leasing activity conducted on the lands covered by 
section 3031 of this subtitle.

              Subtitle C--Authorization of Appropriations

Authorization of appropriations (sec. 3041)
      This provision would authorize to be appropriated such 
sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this 
title.

 DIVISION C--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY AUTHORIZATIONS AND 
                          OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS

      Title XXXI--Department of Energy National Security Programs

Overview
      Title XXXI authorizes appropriations for the atomic 
energy defense activities of the Department of Energy for 
fiscal year 2000, including: the purchase, construction, and 
acquisition of plant and capital equipment; research and 
development; nuclear weapons; naval nuclear propulsion; 
environmental restoration and waste management; operating 
expenses; and other expenses necessary to carry out the 
purposes of the Department of Energy Organization Act (Public 
Law 95-91). The title would authorize appropriations in five 
categories: weapons activities; defense environmental 
restoration and waste management; other defense activities; 
defense environmental management privatization; and defense 
nuclear waste disposal.
      The budget request for the atomic energy defense 
activities totaled $12.4 billion, a 2.8 percent increase over 
the adjusted fiscal year 1999 level. Of the total amount 
requested, $4.5 billion was for weapons activities, $4.5 
billion was for defense environmental restoration and waste 
management activities, $1.0 billion was for defense facility 
closure projects, $228.0 million was for defense environmental 
management privatization, $1.8 billion was for other defense 
activities, $112.0 million was for defense nuclear waste 
disposal, and $150.0 million was for the formerly utilized 
sites remedial action program.
      The conferees recommend $12.1 billion for atomic energy 
defense activities, a decrease of $250.0 million to the budget 
request. The conferees recommend the following: $4.5 billion 
for weapons activities, a decrease of $41.0 million; $5.5 
billion for defense environmental restoration and waste 
management (including defense facility closure projects), a 
decrease of $73.0 million; $228.0 million for defense 
environmental management privatization, the amount of the 
budget request; $1.8 billion for other defense activities, an 
increase of $13.9 million; and $112.0 million for defense 
nuclear waste disposal, the amount of the request. The 
conferees recommend no funding for the formerly utilized sites 
remedial action program, representing a decrease of $150.0 
million.
      The following table summarizes the budget request and the 
committee recommendations:


                       ITEMS OF SPECIAL INTEREST

Long-term stewardship plan
      The conferees direct the Secretary of Energy to provide 
to the Armed Services Committees of the Senate and House of 
Representatives, not later than October 1, 2000, a report on 
existing and anticipated long-term environmental stewardship 
responsibilities for those Department of Energy (DOE) sites or 
portions of sites for which environmental restoration, waste 
disposal, and facility stabilization is expected to be 
completed by the end of calendar year 2006. The report shall 
include a description of what sites, whole and geographically 
distinct locations, as well as specific disposal cells, 
contained contamination areas, and entombed contaminated 
facilities that cannot or are not anticipated to be cleaned up 
to standards allowing for unrestricted use. The report shall 
also identify the long-term stewardship responsibilities (for 
example, longer than 30 years) that would be required at each 
site, including soil and groundwater monitoring, record 
keeping, and containment structure maintenance. In those cases 
where the Department has a reasonably reliable estimate of 
annual or long-term costs for stewardship activities, such 
costs shall be provided. The Secretary shall attempt to provide 
sufficient information to ensure confidence in the Department's 
commitment to carrying out these long-term stewardship 
responsibilities and to undertake the necessary management 
responsibilities, including cost, scope, and schedule.
      The conferees recognize that in many cases residual 
contamination will be left after cleanup or will be contained 
through disposal, and that such residual contamination and 
wastes will require long-term stewardship to ensure that human 
health and the environment are protected.

                     LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS ADOPTED

         Subtitle A--National Security Programs Authorizations

Weapons activities (sec. 3101)
      The budget request included $4.5 billion for atomic 
energy defense weapons activities of the Department of Energy 
(DOE).
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 3101) that 
would authorize $4.5 billion for weapons activities, a decrease 
of $1.0 million.
      The House amendment included a similar provision (sec. 
3101) that would authorize $4.5 billion for weapons activities, 
an increase of $8.5 million.
      The Senate recedes in part and the House recedes in part.
      The conferees agree to authorize $4.5 billion, a decrease 
of $41.0 million from the requested amount. The amount 
authorized is for the following activities: $2.3 billion for 
stockpile stewardship, a decrease of $33.9 million; $2.0 
billion for stockpile management, an increase of $25.0 million; 
and $241.5 million for program direction, a decrease of $5.0 
million. The conferees agree to decreases of $27.1 million as 
follows: $6.1 million for contractor travel savings; $14.0 
million from uncosted prior year funds; and $7.0 million from 
stockpile stewardship and stockpile management construction 
projects.
Accelerated Strategic Computing Initiative and Stockpile Computing 
        program
      Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated for 
stockpile stewardship, the conferees recommend $517.5 million 
for the Accelerated Strategic Computing Initiative (ASCI) and 
Stockpile Computing programs, a decrease of $25.0 million.
      The conferees are disappointed that the Department of 
Energy failed to follow congressional guidance included in the 
statement of managers accompanying the Strom Thurmond National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (Public Law 105-
261) to slow the rate of acquisition in the ASCI and Stockpile 
Computing programs. The conferees continue to support the ASCI 
and Stockpile Computing programs, but believe that the 
Department has not fully justified the rate of growth in this 
program in light of other programmatic requirements of the 
Office of Defense Programs. The conferees note that even at 
this reduced level of funding, the ASCI and Stockpile Computing 
programs will experience significant growth in funding levels 
over fiscal year 1998 and 1999 funding levels.
      The conferees support the Secretary of Energy's continued 
utilization of the capabilities and facilities of the 
Pittsburgh supercomputing Center to better meet the 
Department's supercomputing needs in lieu of planned 
acquisitions proposed within the ASCI program.
Inertial Confinement Fusion
      Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated for 
stockpile stewardship, the conferees recommend $227.6 million 
for the inertial confinement fusion (ICF) program, an increase 
of $10.0 million. Of the amounts authorized for ICF, $30.5 
million shall be available for the University of Rochester's 
Laboratory for Laser Energetics.
Technology partnerships and education
      Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated for 
stockpile stewardship, the conferees recommend $14.5 million 
for the technology partnerships subaccount, a decrease of $7.7 
million, and $18.6 million for the education subaccount, a 
decrease of $11.2 million. Of the amounts available in the 
technology partnerships and education, the conferees recommend 
$5.0 million for the American Textiles Partnership project. The 
conferees understand that DOE funding for this partnership will 
end in fiscal year 2000. The conferees recommend no funds to 
relocate, or prepare for relocation, the U.S. Atomic Museum in 
Albuquerque, New Mexico. The conferees believe that the local 
community derives the principal economic benefit from the 
commercial activities at the museum and should, therefore, bear 
the major share of any new construction costs. The conferees 
recommend the requested amount of $6.0 million be made 
available for the Northern New Mexico Educational Enrichment 
Foundation. The conferees recommend the requested amount of 
$8.0 million be made available for education support to the Los 
Alamos school district, the requested amount.
      The conferees believe that the Amarillo Plutonium 
Research Center is more appropriately funded by the Office of 
Fissile Materials Control and Disposition and, accordingly, 
recommends no stockpile stewardship funds for this activity.
Stockpile management programs
      The conferees recommend an increase of $25.0 million for 
weapons production plants, to be allocated as follows: $15.0 
million for the Kansas City Plant to support advanced 
manufacturing efforts such as the Advanced Manufacturing, 
Design and Production Technologies program, infrastructure 
improvements, and skills retention; and $10.0 million for the 
Pantex Plant to support scheduled workload requirements 
associated with weapons dismantlement activities, 
infrastructure improvements, and skills retention.
      The conferees believe that the following activities are 
more appropriately funded through the Office of Fissile 
Materials Control and Disposition and that they be transferred 
from the Office of Defense Programs to the Office of Fissile 
Materials Disposition: storage of special nuclear materials 
that have been designated surplus to U.S. military needs; the 
Parallax mixed oxide fuel project at Los Alamos National 
Laboratory; and plutonium pit disassembly and conversion 
activities. The conferees believe that these activities are 
more consistent with the missions and functions of the Office 
of Fissile Materials Control and Disposition and direct the 
Director of that office to assume responsibility for these 
programs not later than fiscal year 2001. The conferees expect 
that future years funding requirements for these activities 
will be reflected in the budget request for the Office of 
Fissile Materials Control and Disposition.
Tritium production
      The conferees recommend $170.0 million for the tritium 
production program. This amount includes full funding for the 
Secretary's preferred tritium production option, the 
procurement of irradiation services from an existing Tennessee 
Valley Authority light water reactor under the Economy Act of 
1932 (42 U.S.C. 1535). The conferees are, however, concerned 
that the budget request may be insufficient to complete design 
of critical elements of the Department's selected backup 
technology, the accelerator production of tritium (APT). The 
conferees note that a separate provision in this Act requires 
the Secretary to provide sufficient funds to complete 
engineering development and demonstration, preliminary design, 
and detailed design of key elements of the APT system and to 
complete engineering development and preliminary design of the 
APT technology as a backup source of tritium consistent with 
the Secretary's December 22, 1998, decision. The conferees 
encourage the Secretary to utilize those stockpile management 
funds necessary to complete design of these critical elements 
of the APT system.
Program direction
      The conferees recommend a $5.0 million decrease to the 
budget request for program direction.
      The conferees strongly encourage the Secretary to utilize 
the authority to make voluntary separation incentive payments 
authorized elsewhere by this Act. The conferees are 
disappointed that the Department has failed to implement fully 
the realignment recommendations described in the 1997 report of 
the Institute for Defense Analysis on the management structure 
for weapons activities of the Department. The statement of 
managers accompanying the National Defense Authorization Act 
for Fiscal Year 1998 (Public Law 105-85) directed the 
Department to begin implementation of these recommendations as 
soon as practicable. The conferees believe that the proposed 
decrease to the program direction account can be achieved 
through savings and efficiency gains resulting from 
reorganization and program realignment efforts. The conferees 
believe that the performance of the Office of Defense Programs 
will be improved by eliminating duplicative efforts and by 
streamlining management control of DOE weapons activities.
Defense Programs Campaigns
      The conferees fully support the ``Defense Programs 
Campaigns'' concept proposed by the Assistant Secretary of 
Energy for Defense Programs. This concept will greatly assist 
Congress in assessing the degree of integration among varied 
experiments, simulation, research, and weapons assessments 
activities carried out at the DOE weapons laboratories and 
production plants. The conferees direct that future budget 
weapons activities submittals reflect the campaign concept.
Defense environmental restoration and waste management (sec. 3102)
      The budget request included $4.5 billion for defense 
environmental management activities and $1.0 billion for 
defense facility closure projects of the Department of Energy 
(DOE).
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 3102) that 
would authorize $5.5 billion for defense environmental 
management activities, including closure projects, a reduction 
of $36.0 million.
      The House amendment included a similar provision (sec. 
3102) that would authorize $5.7 billion for environmental 
management activities, including closure projects, an increase 
of $81.0 million.
      The Senate recedes in part and the House recedes in part. 
The conferees recommend an authorization of $5.5 billion for 
defense environmental management activities, including closure 
projects, a reduction of $73.0 million. The amount authorized 
is for the following activities: $1.1 billion for closure 
projects, an increase of $15.0 million; $980.9 million for site 
and project completion, the amount of the request; $2.9 billion 
for post-2006 completion, a decrease of $33.6 million; the 
requested amount of $230.5 million for technology development; 
and $339.4 million for program direction, a decrease of $10.0 
million. The conferees agreed to decreases of $44.4 million as 
follows: $2.4 million to account for reduced travel 
expenditures and $42.0 to account for increased contractor 
efficiencies to be gained through contract management reforms.
Defense facility closure projects
      Of the amounts authorized for defense facility closure 
projects, the conferees recommend an increase of $15.0 million 
for the Rocky Flats Environmental Technology Site to ensure 
that the closure deadline of 2000 is met.
Post-2006 completion
      Of the amounts authorized for post-2006 completion, the 
conferees recommend an increase of $15.0 million to address 
planning, demonstration and other requirements associated with 
modification of the Savannah River in-tank precipitation 
process; an increase of $10.0 million to address Hanford 
cleanup commitments, including the 324-B Cell project, the 
Columbia River Corridor Initiative, reactor decontamination and 
decommissioning, and Plutonium Finishing Plant stabilization 
activities; an increase of $5.0 million for operations and 
maintenance activities at the Hanford Tank Waste Remediation 
System project; an increase of $5.0 million for the National 
Spent Fuel Program; a reduction of $20.0 million for 
environment, safety and health studies related to off-site 
releases of contamination; a reduction of $40.3 million to the 
Pit 9 project to account for uncosted, available funds; and a 
total reduction of $8.3 million to construction projects 88-R-
830 and 94-E-602. The conferees recommend full funding for the 
F-canyon and H-canyon materials processing facilities.
Technology development
      Of the amounts authorized for the Office of Science and 
Technology, the conferees recommend an increase of $5.0 million 
for applied research and development activities to be offset by 
a reduction to data base development and information management 
activities, the risk policy program, and the environmental 
management science program.
      The conferees support the integration of industrial 
programs and university based programs into the Environmental 
Management technology focus areas. The conferees encourage the 
Office of Science and Technology to continue its inclusion of 
industry, universities, and nonprofit organizations in 
technology development and deployment activities.
Program direction
      The conferees recommend a reduction of $10.0 million to 
program direction.
Columbia River Corridor Initiative
      The conferees support the Columbia River Corridor 
Initiative to accelerate cleanup along the Hanford Reach of the 
Columbia River. The conferees direct the Assistant Secretary of 
Energy for Environmental Management to establish a schedule by 
which the 100 square miles of the Hanford site that adjoin the 
Columbia River could be cleaned up on an accelerated schedule 
and proposed for delisting from the National Priorities List of 
the Environmental Protection Agency.
Other defense activities (sec. 3103)
      The budget request included $1.8 billion for other 
defense activities of the Department of Energy (DOE).
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 3103) that 
would authorize $1.8 billion for other defense activities, an 
increase of $29.0 million to the budget request.
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 3103) 
that would authorize $1.8 billion for other defense activities, 
a decrease of $12.9 million to the budget request.
      The Senate recedes in part and the House recedes in part.
      The conferees agree to authorize $1.8 billion, an 
increase of $13.9 million. The conferees agreed to a decrease 
of $10.0 million as follows: $2.0 million to account for 
reduced travel expenditures and $8.0 from uncosted prior year 
funds. The conferees did not include the Department's proposed 
offset of $12.6 million to fund counterintelligence programs.
Nonproliferation and national security
      The conferees recommend $732.1 million for 
nonproliferation and national security.
Arms control
      The conferees recommend $276.0 million for arms control, 
a reduction of $20.0 million. The conferees direct that this 
reduction be taken in the Initiatives for Proliferation 
Prevention program and the Nuclear Cities Initiative. The 
conferees recommend $145.0 million for the international 
materials protection, control, and accounting program, the 
requested amount.
Security clearances
      The conferees recommend $44.1 million for security 
clearances, an increase of $14.1 million. The additional funds 
would be used to decrease the backlog of background 
investigations and to elevate certain DOE and contractor 
employees' clearances, as would be required by a separate 
provision in this Act.
International nuclear safety
      The conferees recommend $24.7 million for international 
nuclear safety, a reduction of $9.3 million.
Fissile materials control and disposition
      The conferees recommend $200.0 million for fissile 
materials control and disposition, the requested amount.
      The conferees believe that many activities currently 
carried out by the Office of Defense Programs would be more 
appropriately carried out by the Office of Fissile Materials 
Control and Disposition. The conferees direct that the Office 
of Fissile Materials Control and Disposition assume 
responsibility for the following activities currently funded 
within the weapons activities account: storage of special 
nuclear materials that have been designated surplus to U.S. 
military needs; the Parallax mixed oxide fuel project at Los 
Alamos National Laboratory; the Amarillo Plutonium Research 
Center; and surplus plutonium pit disassembly and conversion 
activities. The conferees believe that this action will more 
accurately reflect the missions and functions of the Office of 
Fissile Materials Control and Disposition. The conferees expect 
that future year funding requirements for these activities will 
be reflected in the materials disposition program budget 
account.
      The conferees believe that the Amarillo Plutonium 
Research Center is more appropriately funded by the Office of 
Fissile Materials Control and Disposition and, accordingly, 
recommend $5.0 million for this activity.
      The conferees are pleased to note the continuing progress 
of the gas reactor development program and hope that this might 
provide additional plutonium burning capacity in Russia.
Worker and community transition
      The conferees recommend the requested amount of $30.0 
million for worker and community transition.
Environment, safety and health-defense
      The conferees recommend $98.0 million for environment, 
safety and health-defense, an increase of $6.0 million.
Counterintelligence
      The conferees recommend $39.2 million for the Office of 
Counterintelligence, an increase of $8.0 million. The conferees 
recommend that the additional funds be utilized to implement an 
enhanced computer security program at DOE facilities, including 
cyber security measures such as intrusion detection, early 
warning, reporting, and analysis capabilities. The conferees 
direct that priority be given to implementing such added 
computer security at the three weapons laboratories.
Intelligence
      The conferees recommend the requested amount of $36.0 
million for the Office of Intelligence.
Naval Reactors
      The conferees recommend $677.6 million for naval 
reactors, an increase of $12.6 million. The conferees expect 
these funds to be utilized to expedite decommissioning and 
decontamination activities at surplus training facilities.
Defense nuclear waste disposal (sec. 3104)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 3105) that 
would authorize $112.0 million for the Department of Energy 
(DOE) fiscal year 2000 defense contribution to the Defense 
Nuclear Waste Fund. The authorized amount would be offset by 
$39.0 million to account for transfer of funds to the Nuclear 
Waste Disposal Fund.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
3104) that would authorize $73.0 million for the DOE fiscal 
year 2000 defense contribution to the Defense Nuclear Waste 
Fund.
      The House recedes.
Defense environmental management privatization (sec. 3105)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 3105) that 
would authorize $241.0 million for defense environmental 
management privatization projects, an increase of $13.0 
million, to be allocated as follows: $106.0 million for the 
Tank Waste Remediation System project, phase I (Richland); 
$110.0 million for the Advanced Mixed Waste Treatment project 
(Idaho); $5.0 million for spent nuclear fuel dry storage 
(Idaho); and $20.0 million for environmental management/waste 
management disposal (Oak Ridge). The provision declined to 
recommend privatization funds for the Oak Ridge Transuranic 
Waste Treatment project, which was moved to the Site and 
Project Completion account. The provision further authorized 
the use of $25.0 million in fiscal year 1998 unobligated, 
uncosted balances within the Defense Environmental Management 
Privatization account to reflect the cancellation of the spent 
nuclear fuel transfer and storage project (Savannah River).
      The House amendment included a similar provision (sec. 
3105) that would authorize $253.0 million for defense 
environmental management privatization projects, an increase of 
$25.0 million, including $12.0 million for transuranic waste 
treatment (Oak Ridge) and the use of $25.0 million in fiscal 
year 1998 unobligated, uncosted balances to reflect the 
cancellation of the spent nuclear fuel transfer and storage 
project (Savannah River).
      The Senate recedes.
      The conferees declined to accept the request for a 
multiyear funding authorization for defense environmental 
management privatization activities. The conferees fully 
support the Tank Waste Remediation System privatization project 
at the Hanford site. The conferees believe that the 
technological approach proposed to address the wastes stored in 
the Hanford tanks is viable and realistic.

                Subtitle B--Recurring General Provisions

Reprogramming (sec. 3121)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 3121) that 
would prohibit the reprogramming of funds in excess of 110 
percent of the amount authorized for the program, or in excess 
of $1.0 million above the amount authorized for the program, 
until the Secretary of Energy submits a report to the 
congressional defense committees and a period of 30 days has 
elapsed after the date on which the report is received.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
3121) that would prohibit the reprogramming of funds until 60 
days after the date the Secretary of Energy notifies the 
congressional defense committees.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would prohibit 
the reprogramming of funds until 45 days after the date the 
Secretary of Energy notifies the congressional defense 
committees.
Limits on general plant projects (sec. 3122)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 3122) that 
would authorize the Secretary of Energy to carry out any 
construction project authorized under general plant projects if 
the total estimated cost does not exceed $5.0 million. The 
provision would require the Secretary to submit a report to the 
congressional defense committees detailing the reasons for the 
cost variation if the cost of the project is revised to exceed 
$5.0 million.
      The House amendment contained an identical provision 
(sec. 3122).
      The conference agreement includes this provision.
Limits on construction projects (sec. 3123)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 3123) that 
would permit any construction project to be initiated and 
continued only if the estimated cost for the project does not 
exceed 125 percent of the higher of the amount authorized for 
the project or the most recent total estimated cost presented 
to the Congress as justification for such project. The 
provision would prohibit the Secretary of Energy from exceeding 
such limits until 30 legislative days after the Secretary submits to 
the congressional defense committees a detailed report setting forth 
the reasons for the increase. This provision would also specify that 
the 125 percent limitation would not apply to projects estimated to 
cost under $5.0 million.
      The House amendment contained an identical provision 
(sec. 3123).
      The conference agreement includes this provision.
Fund transfer authority (sec. 3124)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 3124) that 
would permit funds authorized by this Act to be transferred to 
other agencies of the government for performance of work for 
which the funds were authorized and appropriated. The provision 
would permit the merger of such transferred funds with the 
authorizations of the agency to which they are transferred. The 
provision would also limit, to not more than 5 percent of the 
account, the amount of funds authorized by this Act that may be 
transferred between authorization accounts within the 
Department of Energy.
      The House amendment contained an identical provision 
(sec. 3124).
      The conference agreement includes this provision.
Authority for conceptual and construction design (sec. 3125)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 3125) that 
would limit the authority of the Secretary of Energy to request 
construction funding until the Secretary has completed a 
conceptual design. This limitation would apply to construction 
projects with a total estimated cost greater than $5.0 million. 
If the estimated cost to prepare the construction design 
exceeds $600,000, the provision would require the Secretary to 
obtain a specific authorization to obligate such funds. If the 
estimated cost to prepare the conceptual design exceeds $3.0 
million, the provision would require the Secretary to request 
funds for the conceptual design before requesting funds for 
construction. The provision would further require the Secretary 
to submit to Congress a report on each conceptual design 
completed under this provision. The provision would also 
provide an exception to these requirements in the case of an 
emergency.
      The House amendment contained an identical provision 
(sec. 3125).
      The conference agreement includes this provision.
Authority for emergency planning, design, and construction activities 
        (sec. 3126)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 3126) that 
would permit the Secretary of Energy to perform planning and 
design with any funds available to the Department of Energy 
pursuant to this title, including those funds authorized for 
advance planning and construction design, whenever the 
Secretary determines that the design must proceed expeditiously 
to protect the public health and safety, to meet the needs of 
national defense, or to protect property.
      The House amendment contained an identical provision 
(sec. 3126).
      The conference agreement includes this provision.
Funds available for all national security programs of the Department of 
        Energy (sec. 3127)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 3127) that 
would authorize, subject to section 3121 of this Act, amounts 
to be appropriated for management and support activities and 
for general plant projects to be made available for use in 
connection with all national security programs of the 
Department of Energy.
      The House amendment contained an identical provision 
(sec. 3127).
      The conference agreement includes this provision.
Availability of funds (sec. 3128)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 3128) that 
would authorize amounts to be appropriated for operating 
expenses or for plant and capital equipment for the Department 
of Energy to remain available until expended. Program direction 
funds would remain available until the end of fiscal year 2002.
      The House amendment contained an identical provision 
(sec. 3128).
      The conference agreement includes this provision.
Transfers of defense environmental management funds (sec. 3129)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 3129) that 
would provide the manager of each field office of the 
Department of Energy with limited authority to transfer up to 
$5.0 million in fiscal year 2000 defense environmental 
management funds from one program or project under the 
jurisdiction of the office to another such program or project, 
including site project and completion and post 2006 completion 
funds, once in a fiscal year.
      The House amendment contained an identical provision 
(sec. 3129).
      The conference agreement includes this provision.

   Subtitle C--Program Authorizations, Restrictions, and Limitations

Prohibition on use of funds for certain activities under Formerly 
        Utilized Site Remedial Action Program (sec. 3131)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 3131) that 
would prohibit the use of funds, authorized to be appropriated 
by this Act to conduct treatment, storage, or disposal actions 
at Formerly Utilized Site Remedial Action Program sites in 
fiscal year 2000 and beyond.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Continuation of processing, treatment, and disposition of legacy 
        nuclear materials (sec. 3132)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 3132) that 
would require the Secretary of Energy to maintain a high state 
of readiness at the F-canyon and H-canyon facilities at the 
Savannah River site.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
      The conferees note that maintaining F-canyon and H-canyon 
facilities has been recommended by the Defense Nuclear 
Facilities Safety Board and continues to be consistent with 
Department of Energy program requirements.
Nuclear weapons stockpile life extension program (sec. 3133)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 3133) that 
would establish the Stockpile Life Extension Program (SLEP) 
within the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Defense 
Programs. The provision would require the Secretary of Energy 
to submit a long-range SLEP plan, including, but not limited 
to: (1) detailed proposals for the remanufacture of each weapon 
design designated to be included in the enduring stockpile; (2) 
detailed proposals to expedite the collection of those data 
necessary to support SLEP, such as materials and component 
aging, new manufacturing techniques, and materials replacement 
issues; (3) the role and mission of each DOE nuclear weapons 
laboratory and production plant, including anticipated 
workload, modernization, and skills retention requirements; and 
(4) funding requirements for each program element, identified 
by weapon type and facility. The provision would require the 
SLEP plan to be provided to the congressional defense 
committees not later than January 1, 2000. The provision would 
also require the Secretary to update the plan each year and 
submit it to the congressional defense committees at the same 
time the President submits the annual budget to Congress. The 
provision would further require the Secretary to request 
adequate funds to carry out the activities identified in the 
SLEP plan and in the annual SLEP plan updates.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would also 
require the long-term plan to include an identification of 
funds that are needed to carry out the program in the current 
fiscal year and the subsequent five fiscal years. The House 
amendment would also require an independent assessment by the 
Comptroller General of the United States to determine whether 
the plan is executable in the current and future fiscal years.
Procedures for meeting tritium production requirements (sec. 3134)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 3134) that 
would require the Secretary of Energy to produce new tritium to 
meet the requirements of the Nuclear Weapons Stockpile 
Memorandum at the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Watts Bar or 
Sequoyah nuclear power plants, consistent with the Secretary's 
December 22, 1998, decision designating the Department of 
Energy's preferred tritium production technology. The provision 
would require the Secretary to design and construct a new 
tritium extraction facility in the H-Area of the Department of 
Energy Savannah River Site in order to support fully the 
Secretary's decision. The provision would further require the 
Secretary to complete engineering development and preliminary 
design of the Accelerator Production of Tritium (APT) 
technology as a backup source of tritium to the Department of 
Energy's preferred technology, consistent with the Secretary's 
December 22, 1998, decision, and to make available those funds 
necessary to complete engineering development and 
demonstration, preliminary design, and detailed design of key 
elements of the APT system, consistent with the Secretary's 
decision of December 22, 1998.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
3161) that would require the Secretary of Energy to prepare a 
plan to expedite design, completion, and construction of the 
APT. The provision would require the Secretary to designate APT 
as the primary technology for tritium production and implement 
the APT plan, if amended licenses for the operation of 
commercial light water reactors for tritium production have not 
been completed by December 31, 2002.
      The House recedes.
Independent cost estimate of accelerator production of tritium (sec. 
        3135)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 3135) 
thatwould require the Secretary of Energy to conduct an independent 
cost estimate of the Accelerator Production of Tritium (APT) program at 
the highest possible level given the state of maturity of the program, 
but not less than a Type III ``sampling technique'' method as it is 
currently defined by the Department of Energy. The Secretary would be 
required to submit to the congressional defense committees a report on 
the results of the cost estimate not later than April 1, 2000.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would require 
the Secretary to conduct an independent cost estimate at a 
level of detail not less than a Type III ``parametric 
estimate'' method, with some sampling where practicable.
      The conferees note that the APT program has undergone 
numerous independent cost estimates and reviews in support of 
the Secretary's tritium selection decision. The conferees 
further note that the Secretary's December 22, 1998, tritium 
decision document states, ``[N]umerous reviews have provided 
confidence that there are no technical roadblocks, and that the 
costs of the project are well understood.'' The conferees 
understand that the next independent cost estimate (ICE) review 
of the preliminary design of the APT is scheduled for 2002. The 
conferees expect the Department to continue engineering 
development and preliminary design of key components of the APT 
technology, as required by the Secretary's December 1998 
tritium decision, and to maintain the current schedule for an 
ICE review in 2002.
Nonproliferation initiatives and activities (sec. 3136)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 3136) that 
would: (1) limit the percentage of appropriated funds that may 
be spent by the Department of Energy (DOE) laboratories to 40 
percent; (2) express a sense of Congress that the President 
enter into negotiations with the Russian government for the 
purposes of entering into an agreement between the U.S. and 
Russia to provide for a permanent exemption from taxation for 
the Initiatives for Proliferation Prevention Program (IPP); and 
(3) enhance the management, accountability, and oversight of 
the IPP and Nuclear Cities Initiative.
      The House amendment contained similar provisions (sec. 
3131-3132) that would limit the percentage of funds 
appropriated for the IPP program that are spent at the DOE 
laboratories to 25 percent and would prohibit funds 
appropriated for the IPP program from being used to pay Russian 
government taxes and customs duties.
      Both the Senate and the House recede.
      The conferees agree to combine all three provisions. The 
provision would prohibit the payment of Russian taxes but in 
the event that the payment of Russian taxes is unavoidable, the 
Secretary of Energy shall: (1) after such payment, submit a 
report to the congressional defense committees explaining the 
particular circumstances that would make such payment under the 
IPP program unavoidable; and (2) ensure that sufficient 
additional funds are provided to the IPP program to offset the 
amount of such payment.
      The conferees intend that in implementing the 
requirements of subsection (6), subparagraph (B) of this 
provision, if funds are reprogrammed to the IPP program to 
offset the funds used to pay taxes, the Secretary shall use 
established reprogramming procedures. The conferees note that 
if the Department of Energy learns that recipients of IPP funds 
have paid income or other taxes, the conferees expect that the 
Secretary of Energy will notify the congressional defense 
committees in accordance with subsection (6), subparagraph (A).
      The conferees, troubled by the disproportionally large 
share of the IPP funds that have remained in the DOE national 
laboratories, have agreed to a funding restriction that limits 
the amount of IPP funds spent in the DOE national laboratories 
to 35 percent of the overall program funding. The DOE had 
previously committed to achieving a 40 percent limitation. The 
conferees recognize that meeting the 35 percent in fiscal year 
2000 will be a challenge. While clearly the goal of the IPP 
program is to ensure that the maximum amount of IPP funds reach 
the program participants, DOE must also ensure that there is 
adequate program oversight.
Support of theater ballistic missile defense activities of the 
        Department of Defense (sec. 3137)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 3134) 
that would authorize $30.0 million for the following: stockpile 
stewardship for theater ballistic missile defense technology 
development, concept demonstration, and integrated testing to 
improve reliability and reduce risk in hit-to-kill interceptors 
for theater ballistic missile defenses; science and engineering 
teams to address technical problems identified by the director 
of the Ballistic Missile Defense Organization (BMDO) which are 
critical to the acquisition of a theater ballistic missile 
defense capability; and other research, development, and 
demonstration activities that support the mission of BMDO. The 
provision would also require that any such activities conform 
to the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the 
Secretaries of Energy and Defense required by section 3131 of 
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 
(Public Law 105-85) and be funded either through direct 
contributions or through a waiver of a federal administrative 
charge, overhead costs, or other indirectcosts of the 
Department of Energy (DOE) or its contractors.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would authorize 
$25.0 million for stockpile stewardship for theater ballistic 
missile defense technology development. The amendment would 
authorize such funds to be made available through direct 
contributions or through a waiver of a federal administrative 
charge, overhead costs, or other indirect costs of the DOE. The 
amendment would further require that any such activities 
conform to the MOU between the Secretary of Energy and the 
Secretary of Defense.

       Subtitle D--Matters Relating to Safeguards, Security, and 
                          Counterintelligence

Short title (sec. 3141)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 3151) that 
would cite the title of subtitle D as ``Safeguards, Security, 
and Counterintelligence at Department of Energy Facilities.''
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 3181) 
that would cite the title of subtitle F as ``The National 
Security Information Protection Improvement Act.''
      The House recedes.
Commission on Safeguards, Security, and Counterintelligence at 
        Department of Energy Facilities (sec. 3142)
      The Senate bill included a provision (sec. 3152) that 
would repeal sections 3161 and 3162(b) of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (Public Law 105-85), to 
eliminate the requirement for the Department of Energy Security 
Management Board. The provision would create a permanent, 
independent safeguards security, and counterintelligence 
oversight commission to assess the adequacy of safeguards, 
security, and counterintelligence at Department of Energy (DOE) 
facilities. The provision would require the commission to 
assess specifically the adequacy of: (1) safeguards, security, 
and counterintelligence programs, plans, and budgets of each 
DOE headquarters program element and each DOE field office; (2) 
capabilities and skills within Headquarters and field 
organizations; and (3) all relevant DOE guidance, including DOE 
Orders, Presidential Decision Directives, and the Design Threat 
Basis document. The provision would require the commission to 
make recommendations regarding any changes in security or 
counterintelligence policies and procedures necessary to 
balance risk and capability in order to deter or react to 
credible threats.
      The provision would require the commission to be composed 
of nine members serving four-year, staggered terms. The 
provision would further require that appointments be made not 
later than 60 days after enactment of the provision, as 
follows: two by the Chairman of the Committee on Armed Services 
of the Senate, in consultation with the ranking member of that 
Committee; one by the ranking member of the Committee on Armed 
Services of the Senate, in consultation with the Chairman of 
that Committee; two by the Chairman of the Committee on Armed 
Services of the House of Representatives, in consultation with 
the ranking member of that Committee; one by the ranking member 
of the Committee on Armed Services of the House of 
Representatives, in consultation with the Chairman of that 
Committee; one by the Secretary of Defense; one by the Director 
of Central Intelligence; and one by the Director of the Federal 
Bureau of Investigation. The provision would require that the 
chairman of the commission be designated from among the members 
of the commission by the Chairman of the Committee on Armed 
Services of the Senate, in consultation with the Chairman of 
the Committee on Armed Services of the House of 
Representatives. The provision would require that the 
commission submit to the congressional defense committees, not 
later than February 15 of each year, an annual activities, 
findings, and recommendations report. The provision would 
require that the report include any recommendations for 
legislation and administrative action.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
      The conferees recommend that of the funds authorized to 
be appropriated in fiscal year 2000 by sections 3101 and 3103, 
not more than $1.0 million be available to the commission.
Background investigations of certain personnel at Department of Energy 
        facilities (sec. 3143)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 3153) that 
would require the conduct of a full background investigation, 
meeting the requirements of section 145 of the Atomic Energy 
Act of 1954 of any Department of Energy (DOE) employee or any 
DOE contractor employee whose duties or assignments are 
required to be carried out in physical proximity to locations 
where restricted data or formerly restricted data may be 
located or who has regular access to locations where Restricted 
Data is located. The provision would require the Secretary to 
meet requirements of this provision one year from the date of 
enactment of this provision.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would limit such 
requirements to employees who work at a nuclear weapons 
laboratory or a nuclear weapons production facility.
      The conferees understand that this requirement will 
result in increased costs to the Department of Energy. In order 
to address this need, the conferees recommended an increase to 
the budget request for security investigations, as discussed 
elsewhere in this Act.
Conduct of security clearances (sec. 3144)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 3163) that 
would require that any background investigation on an 
individual seeking a security clearance for access to 
restricted data be conducted by the Federal Bureau of 
Investigation (FBI). The provision would require the Director 
of the FBI to comply with this requirement within one year. The 
provision would further require the Director to submit to the 
congressional defense committees, the Select Committee on 
Intelligence of the Senate, and the Permanent Select Committee 
on Intelligence of the House of Representatives a report on the 
implementation of this provision, not later than six months 
after the date of enactment of this Act.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would limit the 
requirement to those Department of Energy (DOE) employees and 
DOE contractor employees who work in a program designated by 
the Secretary of Energy as special access or personnel 
assurance and accountability programs. The provision would 
require the Director, within 18 months of the date of enactment 
of this Act, to comply with this requirement. The provision 
would also modify the report requirement by requiring an 
assessment of the capability of the FBI to carry out this 
provision, an estimate of the additional resources that would 
be required, and the extent that contractor personnel would be 
utilized.
Protection of classified information during laboratory-to-laboratory 
        exchanges (sec. 3145)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 3164) that 
would require the Secretary of Energy to ensure that all 
Department of Energy (DOE) employees and DOE contractor 
employees who participate in laboratory-to-laboratory 
cooperative activities are fully trained in matters related to 
the protection of classified information and potential 
espionage and counterintelligence threats. The provision would 
further authorize the Secretary to create a pool of 
counterintelligence experts to be available to accompany DOE-
sponsored delegations overseas with the purpose of identifying 
and mitigating potential espionage threats.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Restrictions on access to national laboratories by foreign visitors 
        from sensitive countries (sec. 3146)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 3156) that 
would prohibit the obligation or expenditure of any funds 
authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available to 
the Department of Energy (DOE) by section 3101 or 3103 of the 
Senate bill for conducting a cooperative program (including 
studies and planning) with the People's Republic of China, 
Nations of the Former Soviet Union, or any nation designated as 
a sensitive nation by the Secretary of State beginning on the 
date that is 45 days after the date of enactment of this 
provision and continuing until 30 days after the date on which 
the Secretary of Energy, the Director of Central Intelligence, 
and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation 
individually submit a certification that such programs: (1) are 
compliant with DOE orders, regulations, and policies relating 
to counterintelligence, safeguards and security, and personnel 
assurance program matters; (2) are compliant with Presidential 
Decision Directives and other regulations relating to 
counterintelligence and safeguards and security matters; (3) 
include adequate protections against inadvertent release of 
restricted data, national security information, or any other 
information that might harm the interests of the United States; 
and (4) do not represent an undue risk to the national security 
interests of the United States. The provision would require the 
certification be provided to the congressional defense 
committees, the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate, 
and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House 
of Representatives. The prohibition would not apply to ongoing 
activities carried out under title III of this Act relating to 
cooperative threat reduction with states of the former Soviet 
Union or to programs carried out pursuant to a provision noted 
elsewhere in this Act for the materials protection control and 
accounting program of the DOE, but would apply to the Nuclear 
Cities Initiative and Initiatives for Proliferation Prevention.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
3190) that would require the Secretary of Energy to complete a 
background review on any individual who is a citizen or agent 
of a nation designated by the Secretary as sensitive before 
such an individual would be permitted access to a DOE national 
laboratory. The provision would prohibit any individual who is 
a citizen or agent of a nation designated as sensitive by the 
Secretary from entering a DOE national laboratory, beginning 30 
days after the date of enactment of this section and continuing 
until 45 days after the date that the DOE Director of 
Counterintelligence, with the concurrence of the Director of 
the Federal Bureau of Investigation, certifies that all 
appropriate measures are in place to prevent espionage or 
intelligence gathering activities by a sensitive nation. The 
provision would authorize the Secretary to waive the 
prohibition on any individual if he determines it is in the 
national security interests of the United States. The 
prohibition would not apply to any individual who is an 
employee or assignee as of the date of enactment of this 
provision, who has undergone a background review as required by 
this provision, or who is the representative of a nation that 
has entered into an agreement with the United States and the 
admittance of that nation is deemed by the Secretary to be in 
the interests of the United States.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would require 
the Secretary to complete a background review on any individual 
who is a citizen or agent of a nation designated by the 
Secretary as sensitive before such an individual would be 
permitted access to a facility of a DOE national laboratory 
other than areas where access is provided to the general 
public. The amendment would prohibit any individual who is a 
citizen or agent of a nation designated as sensitive by the 
Secretary from entering a DOE national laboratory other than 
areas accessible to the general public, beginning 30 days after 
the date of enactment of this section and continuing until 45 
days after the date that the DOE Director of 
Counterintelligence, the Director of the Federal Bureau of 
Investigation, and the Director of Central Intelligence 
individually submits a certification that the foreign visitors 
program at the national laboratories: (1) includes all 
appropriate measures to prevent espionage or intelligence 
gathering activities by a sensitive nation; (2) are compliant 
with DOE orders, regulations, and policies relating to 
counterintelligence, safeguards and security, and personnel 
assurance program matters; (3) are compliant with Presidential 
Decision Directives and other regulations relating to 
counterintelligence and safeguards and security matters; (4) 
include adequate protections against inadvertent release of 
restricted data, national security information, or any other 
information that might harm the interests of the United States; 
and (5) do not represent an undue risk to the national security 
interests of the United States. The provision would authorize 
the Secretary to waive the prohibition on any individual or 
delegation if he determines it is in the national security 
interests of the United States to grant the waiver. The 
prohibition would not apply to any individual who is an 
employee or assignee of the Department of Energy or a DOE 
contractor as of the date of enactment of this provision and 
who has undergone a background review as required by this 
provision. In addition, the provision would exempt from the 
moratorium activities relating to the Cooperative Threat 
Reduction Program or Materials Protection Control and 
Accounting Program.
Department of Energy regulations relating to the safeguarding and 
        security of restricted data (sec. 3147)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 3155) that 
would amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2282a) by 
inserting a new section that would authorize the assessment of 
civil penalties of not more than $100,000 per incidence for any 
person who violates an applicable Department of Energy (DOE) 
rule, regulation, or order related to safeguarding or securing 
restricted data. The provision would further authorize the 
Secretary of Energy to assess monetary penalties against 
Department of Energy contractors for any violation of a law, 
regulation, or Department of Energy Order relating to the 
protection of restricted data or formerly restricted data.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
3167) that would authorize identical penalties, but would 
eliminate an exemption in current law which would otherwise 
have prohibited assessing such penalties against certain non-
profit contractors conducting work on behalf of the Department 
of Energy.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would limit the 
amount of any penalties that could be levied against the non-
profit contractors to not more than the total fee earned by 
such contractors in a given fiscal year. The amendment would 
not allow the assessment of any penalties against such non-
profit contractors until they entered into a new contractual 
agreement with the Department of Energy.
      The conferees are concerned that lax management by both 
the Department of Energy and its management and operating 
contractors has led to increased risks to U.S. national 
security. The conferees do not view this action as a precedent 
for any future actions or discussion that may occur in the 
coming deliberations on extension of the Price Anderson Act. 
The conferees believe that protection of classified information 
and materials is wholly within the control of such contractors 
and that all DOE contractors, including non-profit entities, 
should be accountable in this area.
Increased penalties for misuse of Restricted Data (sec. 3148)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 3157) that 
would modify the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2274) by 
doubling the penalties for release or misuse of Restricted 
Data.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
3189) that would increase by twenty times the penalties for 
release of Restricted Data.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would increase 
by five times the penalties for release of Restricted Data.
Supplement to plan for declassification of restricted data and formerly 
        restricted data (sec. 3149)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 1076) that 
would modify section 3161 of the Strom Thurmond National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (Public Law 105-
261) by requiring the Special Historical Records Review Plan, 
prepared jointly by the Secretary of Energy and the Archivist 
of the United States, to include those records that have been 
or are currently in the process of being declassified pursuant 
to Executive Order 12958.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with a clarifying amendment.
Notice to congressional committees of certain security and 
        counterintelligence failures within nuclear energy defense 
        programs (sec. 3150)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 3162) that 
would require the Secretary of Energy, after consultation with 
the Director of Central Intelligence and the Director of the 
Federal Bureau of Investigation, to notify the congressional 
defense committees of each serious security or 
counterintelligence failure at a Department of Energy facility 
that the Secretary considers likely to cause significant harm 
of damage to the national security interests of the United 
States. The provision would require the Secretary to submit 
such notice not later than 30 days after learning of the 
failure. The provision would require the Senate and the House 
of Representatives to establish procedures to protect any 
classified or law enforcement information included in such 
notice.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
3166) that would require the Secretary of Energy to notify the 
Armed Services Committees of the Senate and the House of 
Representatives whenever the Secretary has any knowledge that 
classified information relating to military applications of 
nuclear energy has been disclosed in an unauthorized manner to 
a foreign power or an agent of a foreign power.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would require 
the Secretary, after consultation with the Director of Central 
Intelligence and the Director of the Federal Bureau of 
Investigation, to notify the Armed Services Committees of the 
Senate and the House of Representatives of each security or 
counterintelligence failure or compromise of classified 
information at a DOE facility or a facility operated by a DOE 
contractor that the Secretary considers likely to cause 
significant harm or damage to the national security interests 
of the United States. The provision would require the Secretary 
to submit such notice not later than 30 days after learning of 
the failure. The provision would require the Senate and the 
House of Representatives to establish procedures to protect any 
classified or law enforcement information included in such 
notice.
      The conferees note that the Armed Services Committees of 
the Senate and the House of Representatives are the committees 
of Congress with primary oversight of atomic energy defense 
activities of the Department of Energy. As such, the conferees 
believe it is necessary that the two committees be kept fully 
informed of any counterintelligence or security failure or a 
serious compromise of classified information to a foreign 
power, either through espionage or through willful or 
accidental release by a U.S. citizen. This information is 
essential in order that the committees can effectively carry 
out appropriate oversight activities and determine if such a 
disclosure of classified information caused significant damage 
to U.S. national security interests. The conferees note that 
nothing in this provision shall be construed to modify or 
supersede any other requirement to report on intelligence-
related issues to the Select Committee on Intelligence of the 
Senate and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of 
the House or Representatives.
Annual report by the President on espionage by the Peoples Republic of 
        China (sec. 3151)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 3182) 
that would require the President to submit a semi-annual report 
to Congress regarding the steps taken by the Departments of 
Energy and Defense, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Central 
Intelligence Agency, and other relevant agencies to respond to 
espionage activities of the People's Republic of China. The 
first report would be required to be submitted not later than 
January 1, 2000.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would require 
the President to submit an annual report to Congress not later 
than March 1 of each fiscal year.
Report on counterintelligence and security practices at national 
        laboratories (sec. 3152)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 3169) 
that would require the Secretary of Energy to submit a report 
to Congress not later than March 1 of each year regarding the 
status of counterintelligence activities at Department of 
Energy (DOE) national laboratories, regardless of whether or 
not such laboratories carry out classified activities. The 
provision would require the report to include for each 
laboratory a description of: (1) the number of full time 
counterintelligence and security professionals employed; (2) 
the counterintelligence and security training courses conducted 
and any requirement that employees successfully complete such 
courses; (3) each contract awarded that provides an incentive 
for the effective performance of counterintelligence or 
security activities; (4) the services provided by employee 
assistance programs; (5) any requirement that an employee 
report foreign travel, regardless of whether such travel was 
for personal or professional purposes; and (6) any visit by the 
Secretary of Energy or the Deputy Secretary of Energy a purpose 
of which was to emphasize to employees the need for effective 
counterintelligence and security practices.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would require 
the Secretary of Energy to submit a report to Congress not 
later than March 1 of each year regarding the status of 
counterintelligence activities at DOE national laboratories, 
regardless of whether or not such laboratories carry out 
classified activities. The provision would require the report 
to include for each laboratory a description of: (1) the number 
of full time Federal and contractor counterintelligence and 
security professionals employed; (2) the counterintelligence 
and security training courses conducted and any requirement 
that employees successfully complete such courses; (3) each 
contract awarded that provides an incentive for the effective 
performance of counterintelligence or security activities; (4) 
any requirement that an employee obtain approval and report 
foreign travel to a sensitive country, regardless of whether 
such travel was for personal or professional purposes; and (5) 
the number of trips by employees to sensitive countries.
Report on security vulnerabilities of national laboratory computers 
        (sec. 3153)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 3193) 
that would require the National Counterintelligence Policy 
Board, after consultation with the Director of 
Counterintelligence of the Department of Energy (DOE), to 
submit annually not later than March 1 of each year to the 
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of 
Representatives a report on the security vulnerabilities of the 
computers at the DOE national laboratories.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would require 
the National Counterintelligence Policy Board to submit a 
report not later than March 1, 2000, but would not require 
consultation with the Director of Counterintelligence of DOE.
Department of Energy counterintelligence polygraph program (sec. 3154)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 3154) that 
would require the Secretary of Energy to prepare a plan 
describing how Department of Energy (DOE) employees and DOE 
contractor employees who have regular access to Restricted Data 
or Sensitive Compartmented Information might be polygraphed on 
periodic basis as part of a personnel assurance program. The 
plan would be submitted to the defense committees of Congress 
not later than 120 days after enactment of this provision. The 
plan would include recommendations for any legislation 
necessary to implement the plan. The provision would further 
prohibit obligation of more than 50 percent of the funds 
authorized to be appropriated or other wise made available to 
the Department of Energy in fiscal year 2000 for travel 
expenses until the plan is received by the defense committees 
of Congress.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
3168) that would require the Secretary of Energy to conduct, on 
a regular basis, counterintelligence polygraph examinations of 
DOE employees and contractor and consultant employees who have 
access to a program that the Director of Central Intelligence 
and the DOE Assistant Secretary for Defense Programs determine 
require special access restrictions. No covered employees would 
be granted access to such programs until they first undergo a 
counterintelligence polygraph examination. The provision would 
further require the Secretary to conduct polygraph re-
examinations no less frequently than every five years or 
whenever the DOE Director of Counterintelligence determines is 
necessary.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would require 
the Secretary of Energy to ensure that any new DOE, DOE 
contractor, or DOE consultant employee successfully complete a 
counterintelligence polygraph examination prior to being hired, 
if the Secretary determines that such an employee will have 
access to a program that the Secretary determines requires 
special access restrictions. Further, the amendment would 
require that a DOE, DOE contractor, or DOE consultant employee 
successfully complete a counterintelligence polygraph 
examination on a regular basis, but in no instance less than 
once every five years, if the employee has access to a program 
that the Secretary determines requires special access 
restrictions. No covered employees would be granted access to 
such programs until successfully completing a 
counterintelligence polygraph examination. The provision would 
further require the Secretary to conduct polygraph re-
examinations no less frequently than every five years or 
whenever the Secretary determines is necessary.
      The conferees direct that the Secretary not use failure 
of such polygraph examinations as the sole basis for the 
removal of any covered employee. The conferees further direct 
that such polygraph examinations not include questions 
regarding lifestyles.
Definition of national laboratory and nuclear weapons production 
        facility (sec. 3155)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 3195) 
that would define national laboratory as the Lawrence Livermore 
National Laboratory, the Los Alamos National Laboratory, and 
the Sandia National Laboratories for the purposes of subtitle F 
of the House amendment.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Definition of Restricted Data (sec. 3156)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 3165) that 
would define Restricted Data for the purposes of subtitle D of 
the Senate bill.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.

               Subtitle E--Matters Relating to Personnel

Extension of authority of Department of Energy to pay voluntary 
        separation incentive payments (sec. 3161)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 3173) that 
would extend for a period of two years the authority of the 
Secretary of Energy to pay voluntary separation incentive 
payments to certain Federal employees.
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 3162) 
that would extend the authority of the Secretary of Energy to 
pay voluntary separation incentive payments for one year and 
increase the amount of the contribution to the federal 
retirement system for employees of the Department from fifteen 
percent of the employee's salary to twenty-six percent. The 
provision would further require the Secretary to submit a 
report on the Department's use of this authority.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would extend the 
authority of the Secretary of Energy to pay voluntary 
separation incentive payments for one year. The provision would 
further require the Secretary to submit a report on the 
Department's use of this authority.
      The conferees believe that this authority is an essential 
tool available to the Office of Defense Programs to shape its 
future skills and capabilities as it reorganizes and downsizes 
its federal workforce. The conferees note that several recent 
reports, including ``The Organization and Management of the 
Nuclear Weapons Program,'' issued by the Institute for Defense 
Analyses in February1997, and the report of the Commission on 
Sustaining U.S. Nuclear Weapons Expertise, issued March 15, 1999, have 
concluded that the Department's Weapons Activities program is over-
staffed in its management and oversight functions. In spite of these 
conclusions, defense programs personnel levels have remained steady 
since fiscal year 1998 and are projected to remain steady through 
fiscal year 2000. The conferees further note that this authority has 
been extended several additional years and believe that any further 
extension would be difficult to justify in the future. The conferees 
believe further reductions in federal staffing are justified and 
encourage the Department to make effective use of this authority.
Fellowship program for development of skills critical to the Department 
        of Energy nuclear weapons complex (sec. 3162)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 3163) 
that would amend section 3140 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1996 (Public Law 104-106) 
which authorizes the establishment of a fellowship program for 
graduate and postdoctoral students who are U.S. citizens 
specializing in physical sciences relevant to the nuclear 
weapons complex. The provision would require recipients to work 
for at least one year as a Department of Energy employee. The 
provision would also require the Secretary of Energy to submit 
to the congressional defense committees by January 1, 2000 a 
plan establishing criteria for the awarding of fellowships and 
a description of service obligations to be incurred by 
fellowship recipients. The provision would also authorize $5.0 
million for the fellowship program.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Maintenance of nuclear weapons expertise in the Department of Defense 
        and Department of Energy (sec. 3163)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 3171) that 
would enact measures to assist with nuclear weapons expertise 
within the Departments of Defense and Energy and their 
contractor workforces. The provision would: (1) revitalize the 
role of the joint Department of Energy-Department of Defense 
Nuclear Weapons Council to oversee the nuclear missions of the 
Departments of Energy and Defense; (2) require the Secretary of 
Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, to 
submit an annual report on the activities of the weapons 
council; (3) require the Secretary of Defense to prepare a 
Nuclear Mission Management Plan; (4) require the Secretaries of 
Energy and Defense to prepare a Nuclear Expertise Retention 
Plan; (5) require that any reports on critical difficulties at 
nuclear weapons plants or laboratories of the Department of 
Energy be included in the supporting documents accompanying the 
annual nuclear stockpile certification sent to the President; 
and (6) amend section 179 of title 10, United States Code, to 
provide a mechanism to appoint an acting staff director for the 
Nuclear Weapons Council in the event the position is vacant for 
more than nine months.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with a clarifying amendment.
      The conferees note with continuing concern that the 
important position of Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for 
Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Defense remains vacant. The 
conferees note this statutorily created position plays a vital 
role in maintaining viability and safety of the nuclear 
deterrent of the United States. The conferees encourage the 
President to fill this position as rapidly as possible.
Whistleblower protection program (sec. 3164)
      The Senate bill included a provision (sec. 3160) that 
would require the Secretary of Energy to establish a 
whistleblower protection program to ensure that no Department 
of Energy (DOE) employee or DOE contractor employee may be 
discharged, demoted, or otherwise discriminated against as a 
reprisal for disclosing information relating to the protection 
of classified information which the employee reasonably 
believes to provide direct and specific evidence of a violation 
of any federal law, gross mismanagement, a gross waste of 
funds, abuse of authority, of a false statement to Congress on 
a material fact. The provision would protect such disclosures 
of information only if they are made to a federal entity 
designated by the Secretary of Energy to receive such 
information, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Inspector 
General of the Department of Energy, or a member of a committee 
of Congress having primary responsibility for oversight of the 
department, agency, element of the federal government to which 
the information relates, an employee of a committee of Congress 
having primary responsibility for oversight of the department, 
agency, element of the federal government to which the 
information relates and who holds an appropriate security 
clearance for access to the information.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would require 
the Secretary of Energy, acting through the Inspector General, 
to provide assistance and guidance to each protected individual 
who seeks to make a protected disclosure under this section to 
include: (1) identifying the persons or entities to which a 
disclosure may be made; (2) advising individuals on the steps 
to be taken to protectthe security of the information to be 
disclosed; (3) taking appropriate actions to protect the identity of 
that individual throughout that disclosure; and (4) taking appropriate 
actions to coordinate that disclosure with any other federal agency or 
agencies that originated the information. The provision would require 
the Secretary to notify individuals of their rights under this section.
      The provision would further require the DOE Office of 
Hearings and Appeals to review any complaint submitted by a DOE 
employee or DOE contractor employee who alleges that the 
employee has been discharged, demoted, or otherwise 
discriminated against as a reprisal for disclosing information 
relating to the protection of classified information which the 
employee reasonably believes to provide direct and specific 
evidence of a violation of any federal law, gross 
mismanagement, a gross waste of funds, abuse of authority, of a 
false statement to Congress on a material fact. The provision 
would further require that the information must have been 
disclosed pursuant to procedures established by the DOE 
Inspector General to protect the security of the information to 
be disclosed. The Office of Hearings and Appeals would be 
required to investigate all such complaints that are determined 
to be not frivolous. The provision would require the Office of 
Hearings and Appeals would be required to provide an annual 
report on all such investigations and a summary of the results 
of such investigations to the congressional defense committees. 
In addition, the provision would require the Secretary to take 
remedial action when appropriate. The provision would further 
require the Secretary to submit a report to the congressional 
defense committees describing how the program would be 
implemented.

                       Subtitle F--Other Matters

Requirement for plan to improve reprogramming processes (sec. 3171)
      The conferees included a provision that would require the 
Secretary of Energy to submit to the congressional defense 
committees, not later than November 15, 1999, a report on 
improving the reprogramming processes relating to the defense 
activities of the Department of Energy.
Integrated fissile materials management plan (sec. 3172)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 3174) that 
would require the Secretary of Energy to develop a long-term 
integrated fissile materials management plan describing: (1) 
how the overlapping responsibilities of the Offices of 
Environmental Management, Nuclear Energy, Fissile Materials 
Disposition, and Defense Programs could achieve budgetary 
efficiencies through the consolidation or integration of 
fissile materials treatment, storage or disposition activities; 
and (2) any investments necessary at Department of Energy (DOE) 
sites that are anticipated to have an enduring plutonium 
management mission. The provision would require the plan to be 
submitted to the congressional defense committees not later 
than February 1, 2000.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would require 
the Secretary to submit the plan not later than March 31, 2000.
      The conferees believe that the DOE Offices of 
Environmental Management, Nuclear Energy, Fissile Materials 
Disposition, and Defense Programs have several overlapping and 
redundant activities in the area of plutonium and uranium 
management and that the Department can achieve programmatic and 
budgetary efficiencies by consolidating some activities of 
these offices.
Identification in budget materials of amounts for declassification 
        activities and limitation on expenditures for such activities 
        (sec. 3173)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 3164) 
that would require that any future budget request submitted to 
the Congress by the Department of Energy (DOE) continue to 
identify, as a budgetary line item, funds that would be used to 
declassify records pursuant to Executive Order 12958 or to 
comply with any subsequent statutory declassification 
requirements. The provision would further limit the expenditure 
of funds by the Secretary of Energy for the declassification of 
records during fiscal year 2000 to no more than $8.5 million.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would require 
that any future budget request submitted to the Congress by the 
Department identify, as a budgetary line item, funds that would 
be used to declassify records pursuant to Executive Order 12958 
or to comply with any subsequent statutory declassification 
requirements. The provision would prohibit the automatic 
declassification of any DOE document that has not been reviewed 
for declassification unless the Secretary certifies to Congress 
that such declassification will not harm the national security 
of the United States. The provision would further require the 
Secretary to submit a report to the Committees on Armed 
Services of the Senate and House of Representatives on the 
efforts of DOE to declassify documents under its control.
      The conferees note that the report required by this 
provision need not include information relating to any 
classification review or assessment conducted by DOE for any 
other federal agency.
Sense of Congress regarding technology transfer coordination for 
        Department of Energy national laboratories (sec. 3174)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 3170) 
that would require the Secretary of Energy to ensure for the 
Sandia National Laboratories, Los Alamos National Laboratory, 
and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory that: (1) technology 
transfer policies in patenting, licensing, and 
commercialization are consistent with other Department of 
Energy sites; (2) the contractor operating the laboratory make 
available to aggrieved private-sector entities expedited 
alternative dispute resolution procedures, including binding 
and non-binding procedures, to resolve commercialization, 
license, or patent disputes where the contractor is alleged to 
be at fault; (3) the alternative dispute resolution procedure 
to be utilized in any disputes be chosen jointly by the 
Secretary, the site contractor, and the aggrieved party; (4) 
the contractor submit an annual report to the Secretary 
regarding technology transfer successes, current technology 
transfer disputes involving the laboratory, and progress toward 
resolving such disputes; and (5) training of laboratory 
personnel responsible for patenting, licensing, and 
commercialization activities is adequate to ensure such 
employees are knowledgeable of appropriate legal, procedural, 
and ethical standards.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would express a 
sense of Congress that technology transfer policies in 
patenting, licensing, and commercialization at DOE national 
laboratories should be consistent and that training of 
laboratory personnel responsible for patenting, licensing, and 
commercialization activities be adequate to ensure such 
employees are knowledgeable of appropriate legal, procedural, 
and ethical standards.
Pilot program for project management oversight regarding Department of 
        Energy construction projects (sec. 3175)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 3176) that 
would direct the Secretary of Energy to initiate a project 
management oversight (PMO) pilot effort in at least one defense 
program and one environmental management construction project 
with a total estimated cost of at least $25.0 million. The PMO 
pilot projects would assess the effectiveness of using PMO 
service providers to help control cost and schedule overruns at 
large Department of Energy (DOE) construction projects. Such 
services would include monitoring the project's progress in 
order to determine if the project is on time, within budget, in 
conformance with the approved plans and specifications, and 
being implemented efficiently and effectively. The provision 
would require the Secretary to submit a report to the 
congressional defense committees on the effectiveness of the 
pilots not later than September 1, 2000. The provision would 
also require the Secretary to procure such services on a 
competitive basis from among those commercial firms that have 
expertise in managing large construction projects but do not 
currently manage or operate a facility where a pilot would be 
conducted.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
      The conferees remain concerned that DOE has failed to 
take appropriate action to control the costs of large 
construction projects at DOE facilities. The conferees note a 
finding by the General Accounting Office that, as of April 15, 
1999, all fiscal year 1999 new construction starts in the 
Office of Defense Programs were behind schedule by at least 
five months. The conferees further note that most large 
commercial construction projects enlist PMO-type services 
oversee day-to-day construction matters on behalf of the 
project owners. The conferees believe that the DOE, as an 
``owner'' of many large and complex construction projects, 
would greatly benefit from PMO services.
Pilot program of Department of Energy to authorize use of prior year 
        unobligated balances for accelerated site cleanup at Rocky 
        Flats Environmental Technology Site, Colorado (sec. 3176)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 3175) that 
would authorize the Secretary of Energy to utilize funds 
payable as award fees to contractors at a Department of Energy 
(DOE) closure site for the purpose of conducting additional 
cleanup activities at that site. The Senate provision would 
specify that funds be so used if the Secretary determines that 
such funds are not anticipated to be paid as award fees in the 
fiscal year that such funds are authorized to be appropriated 
and if the use of such funds for additional cleanup will not 
result in a deferral of payment of award fees at the site of 
more than 12 months. The provision would require the Secretary 
to report to the congressional defense committees not later 
than 30 days after exercising the authority granted by this 
provision.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would create a 
three-year pilot program at the Rocky Flats Environmental 
Technology Site under which the Secretary would be authorized 
to use up to $15.0 million of prior year unobligated balances 
in the defense environmental management account for accelerated 
cleanup at the Rocky Flats site. The provision would require 
the Secretary to notify the congressional defense committees 
not less than 30 days prior to exercising the authority granted 
by this provision and submit a report to the congressional 
defense committees, notlater than July 31, 2002, on whether the 
authority granted by this provision should be extended.
      The conferees direct that the Secretary, in notifying the 
congressional defense committees of an intent to utilize this 
authority, provide information at a level of detail that is 
comparable to any reprogramming request submitted pursuant to 
section 3121 of this Act.
Proposed schedule for shipments of waste from the Rocky Flats 
        Environmental Technology Site, Colorado, to the Waste Isolation 
        Pilot Plant, New Mexico (sec. 3177)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 3178) that 
would require the Secretary of Energy to submit to the 
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of 
Representatives, not later than 60 days after enactment of this 
Act, a proposed schedule for the commencement of shipments of 
waste from the Rocky Flats Environmental Technology Site to the 
Waste Isolation Pilot Plant.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would include in 
the schedule a timetable for obtaining shipping containers and 
would also require the Secretary to submit the proposed 
schedule to the Committee on Commerce of the House of 
Representatives.
Comptroller General report on closure of Rocky Flats Environmental 
        Technology Site, Colorado (sec. 3178)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 3179) that 
would require the Comptroller General of the United States to 
submit a report to the Armed Services Committees of the Senate 
and House of Representatives, not later than December 31, 2000, 
assessing the progress made in closing the Rocky Flats 
Environmental Technology Site. The provision would require the 
report would include the following elements: how future use 
decisions affect ongoing cleanup; whether the Secretary of 
Energy could provide additional flexibility to the site 
operating contractor; whether the Secretary could take actions 
at other Department of Energy sites that would accelerate 
closure of Rocky Flats; any additional developments that have 
occurred since the April 1999 Comptroller General report on 
Rocky Flats closure; the likelihood that the site will meet its 
2006 closure goal; and those actions that the Secretary could 
take to ensure that the 2006 closure goal is met.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would require 
the Comptroller General to assess how any failures to decide 
future uses of the site might affect current cleanup activities 
as well as any impact the proposed schedule to move mixed and 
un-mixed radioactive wastes to off-site locations will have on 
ongoing cleanup activities. The House amendment would further 
require the Comptroller General report to include 
recommendations for methods to accelerate closure of the site.
Extension of review of Waste Isolation Pilot Plant, New Mexico (sec. 
        3179)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 3177) that 
would extend the authorization for the Waste Isolation Pilot 
Plant (WIPP) Environmental Evaluation Group for five additional 
one-year periods.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
      The conferees note that the Environmental Evaluation 
Group provides independent reviews and evaluations of the WIPP 
design, construction, and operation as they relate to the 
protection of public health, safety, and the environment.

                   LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS NOT ADOPTED

Civil monetary penalties for violations of Department of Energy 
        regulations relating to the safeguarding and securing of 
        restricted data
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 3188) 
that would amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 
2282a) by inserting a new section that would authorize the 
assessment of civil penalties of not more than $500,000 per 
incidence for any person who commits a gross violation of an 
applicable Department of Energy rule, regulation, or order 
related to safeguarding or securing Restricted Data. The 
provision would further authorize the Secretary of Energy to 
assess monetary penalties against Department of Energy 
contractors, for any violation of a law, regulation, or 
Department of Energy Order relating to the protection of 
Restricted Data or Formerly Restricted Data.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
      The conferees note that the substance of this provision 
is addressed elsewhere in this Act.
Commission on Nuclear Weapons Management
      The House amendment contained provisions (secs. 3151-
3159) that would establish a Commission on Nuclear Weapons 
Management to examine the organizational and management 
structures within the Departments of Energy and Defense. The 
Commission would examine nuclear weapons: policy and standards; 
generation requirements; stockpile inspection and 
certification; research, development, and design;manufacturing, 
assembly, disassembly, refurbishment, surveillance, and storage; 
operations and maintenance; construction projects; and sustainment and 
development of high-quality personnel. The provision would address the 
procedures by which the members of the commission would be selected, 
the general rules governing the operation of the commission, the duties 
of the commission, the commission's reporting requirements, and the 
commission's powers.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
Department of Energy counterintelligence cyber security program
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 3106) 
that would authorize an increase of $8.6 million in Department 
of Energy (DOE) cyber security programs and would offset this 
amount through reductions to the Environmental Management, 
Defense Programs, and Other Defense accounts.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
      The conferees note that additional funds for DOE cyber 
security programs have been included in section 3103 of this 
Act.
Department of Energy polygraph examinations
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 3187) 
that would require the Secretary of Energy to conduct, on a 
regular basis, counterintelligence polygraph examinations of 
certain Department of Energy (DOE) employees and contractor and 
consultant employees who have access to a program that the 
Director of Central Intelligence and the DOE Assistant 
Secretary for Defense Programs determine special access 
restrictions. The provision would further require the Secretary 
to prescribe those regulations necessary to carry out this 
section.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
      The conferees note that the substance of this provision 
is addressed elsewhere in this Act.
Investigation and remediation of alleged reprisals for disclosure of 
        certain information to Congress
      The Senate bill included a provision (sec. 3161) that 
would require the Inspector General of the Department of Energy 
(DOE) to review all complaints by DOE employees or DOE 
contractor employees that such employees have been discharged, 
demoted, or otherwise discriminated against as a reprisal for 
disclosing information relating to the protection of classified 
information that the employee reasonably believes would provide 
direct and specific evidence of a violation of any federal law, 
gross mismanagement, a gross waste of funds, abuse of 
authority, or a false statement to Congress on a material fact. 
The provision would require that the information be disclosed 
pursuant to section 3160 of the Senate bill. The provision 
would require the Inspector General to investigate all such 
complaints determined to be not frivolous. The provision would 
also require the Inspector General to provide a quarterly 
report all such investigations and a summary of the results of 
such investigations to the congressional defense committees. In 
addition, the provision would require the Secretary to take 
remedial action when appropriate.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
      The conferees note that the substance of this provision 
would be addressed elsewhere in this conference report.
Modification of laboratory-directed research and development to provide 
        funds for theater ballistic missile defense
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 3133) 
that would amend section 3132 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1991 (Public Law 101-510) by 
reducing the maximum laboratory directed research and 
development (LDRD) surcharge from six percent to three percent. 
The provision would also establish a three percent surcharge to 
fund theater ballistic missile defense (BMD) development 
projects at the national weapons laboratories. The provision 
would require that such projects be established and executed 
consistent with the memorandum of understanding between the 
Secretaries of Energy and Defense required by section 3131 of 
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 
(Public Law 105-85).
      The Senate bill contained no similar amendment.
      The House recedes.
      The conferees note that LDRD is a discretionary fund used 
by the directors of the Department of Energy national security 
laboratories to undertake innovative research and development 
initiatives proposed by laboratory personnel. However, the 
conferees believe that the laboratory directors should make 
every effort to prioritize and coordinate LDRD efforts. The 
conferees urge the laboratory directors to fully utilize 
resources of the laboratories to focus LDRD initiatives on 
significant national security challenges that confront the 
nation, such as theater ballistic missile defense. The 
conferees direct that these activities be consistent with the 
memorandum of understanding noted above.
Report on whether the Department of Energy should continue to maintain 
        nuclear weapons responsibility
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 3183) 
that would require the President to submit to Congress, not 
later than January 1, 2000, a report regarding alternative 
organizational arrangements for managing nuclear weapons 
development, testing, and maintenance within the Department of 
Energy, including reestablishment of the Atomic Energy 
Commission as an independent agency.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.

         Title XXXII--National Nuclear Security Administration

      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 3165) 
that would require the Secretary of Energy to assign to the 
Assistant Secretary of Energy for Defense Programs direct 
authority over, and responsibility for, the nuclear weapons 
production facilities and national laboratories with respect to 
strategic management, policy development and guidance, budget 
guidance and formulation, resource requirements determinations 
and allocations, administration of contracts, environmental 
safety and health operations, integrated safety and management, 
safeguard and security operations, and relations with 
government agencies. The provision would also establish that 
certain nuclear weapons production facilities, national 
laboratories, and operations offices report directly to the 
Assistant Secretary for Defense Programs. The provision would 
further allow the Assistant Secretary to delegate to such 
operations offices a number of support functions, including 
operational activities, program execution, personnel, 
contracting and procurement, facility operations oversight, and 
integration of production and research activities.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would 
substantially reorganize the national security programs of the 
Department of Energy (DOE).
      The conferees note that the Select Committee on U.S. 
National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns with the 
People's Republic of China (known as the Cox Committee) 
concluded that Chinese espionage efforts had successfully 
gathered sensitive information related to U.S. nuclear weapons 
designs. The conferees further note that the President's 
Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board (PFIAB), chaired by former 
Senator Warren Rudman, after reviewing the security failures at 
DOE concluded that the root causes of the counterintelligence 
failures pertained to poor organization and a failure of 
accountability. The PFIAB noted that many previous efforts to 
improve organization and accountability at DOE had failed, and 
concluded that ``. . . the Department of Energy is a 
dysfunctional bureaucracy that has proven incapable of 
reforming itself.''
      To correct these systemic problems, the conferees agree 
to establish the National Nuclear Security Administration 
(NNSA), a semi-autonomous agency within the Department that 
would be responsible for nuclear weapons development, naval 
nuclear propulsion, defense nuclear nonproliferation, and 
fissile material disposition; establish security, 
counterintelligence, and intelligence offices; and prescribe 
personnel, budgeting, and other management practices for the 
NNSA.
Short title (sec. 3201)
      The conferees agree to include a provision that would 
provide that this title may be cited as the ``National Nuclear 
Security Administration Act.''
Under Secretary for Nuclear Security of Department of Energy (sec. 
        3202)
      The conferees agree to include a provision that would 
amend the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 
7132) to establish in the Department of Energy an Under 
Secretary for Nuclear Security appointed by the President with 
the advice and consent of the Senate. The Under Secretary would 
serve as the Administrator for Nuclear Security under the 
National Nuclear Security Administration Act. As Administrator, 
the Under Secretary would be subject to the authority, 
direction, and control of the Secretary of Energy. Such 
authority, direction, and control could only be delegated to 
the Deputy Secretary of Energy.
Establishment of policy for National Nuclear Security Administration 
        (sec. 3203)
      The conferees agree to include a provision that would 
provide that the Secretary of Energy, acting through the Under 
Secretary of Nuclear Security, shall be responsible for 
establishing policy for the National Nuclear Security 
Administration. The Secretary could direct officials of the 
Department of Energy who are not within the National Nuclear 
Security Administration to review programs and activities of 
the Administration and to make recommendations to the Secretary 
regarding administration of those programs.
Organization of Department of Energy counterintelligence and 
        intelligence programs and activities (sec. 3204)
      The conferees agree to include a provision that would 
amend the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 
7101) to specify that the Secretary of Energy shall 
beresponsible for developing, and promulgating the security, 
counterintelligence, and intelligence policies of the Department of 
Energy. This provision would also establish the Department of Energy 
offices of Counterintelligence and Intelligence.
      The Director of the Department of Energy Office of 
Counterintelligence would be a member of the Senior Executive 
Service and would be responsible for establishing policy for 
counterintelligence programs and activities at Department of 
Energy facilities in order to reduce the threat of disclosure 
of classified and other sensitive information at the Department 
facilities. The provision would also require the Director of 
the Office of Counterintelligence to report on the status and 
the effectiveness of the counterintelligence programs at 
facilities of the Department of Energy during the preceding 
year.
      The Director of the Office of Intelligence of the 
Department of Energy would be a member of the Senior Executive 
Service and would be responsible for the programs and 
activities of the Department relating to the analysis of 
intelligence with respect to nuclear weapons and materials and 
energy security.

               Subtitle A--Establishment and Organization

Establishment and mission (sec. 3211)
      The conferees agree to include a provision that would 
establish within the Department of Energy a separately 
organized agency that would be known as the National Nuclear 
Security Administration. The mission of the Administration 
would be to enhance the national security through the military 
application of nuclear energy and to reduce global danger from 
weapons of mass destruction, and to promote international 
nuclear safety. This provision would require that the 
Administrator ensure that all operations and activities of the 
Administration are consistent with the principles of 
environmental protection and the safety and health of the 
public and the Administration's workforce.
Administrator for Nuclear Security (sec. 3212)
      The conferees agree to include a provision that would 
establish the Under Secretary for Nuclear Security as the 
Administrator for the National Nuclear Security Administration. 
The Administrator would have authority over, and be responsible 
for, all programs and activities of the Administration, except 
for the functions of the Office of Naval Reactors as specified 
in Executive Order 12344. In addition, the provision would give 
the Administrator responsibility for liaison between the 
Administration and other elements of the Department of Energy 
and other federal agencies. The Administrator may establish 
Administration-specific policies, unless disapproved by the 
Secretary.
Status of Administration and contractor personnel within Department of 
        Energy (sec. 3213)
      The conferees agree to include a provision that would 
make each officer or employee of the Administration, in 
carrying out the functions of the Administration, subject to 
the authority, direction, and control of the Administrator, the 
Secretary of Energy acting through the Administrator, or the 
Administrator's designee within the Administration. Officers or 
employees of the Administration would not be responsible to, or 
subject to the authority, direction, or control of any other 
officer, agent, or employee of the Department of Energy. The 
provision would also stipulate that each officer or employee of 
a contractor of the Administration would not be responsible to, 
or subject to the authority, direction, or control of any other 
officer, agent, or employee of the Department of Energy who is 
not an employee of the Administration, with the exception of 
the Secretary or Deputy Secretary of Energy.
Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs (sec. 3214)
      The conferees agree to include a provision that would 
establish the position of Deputy Administrator for Defense 
Programs, subject to appointment by the President with the 
advice and consent of the Senate. The provision would make the 
Deputy Administrator responsible for maintaining and enhancing 
the safety, reliability, and performance of the U.S. nuclear 
weapons stockpile. The head of each national security 
laboratory and nuclear weapons production facility would report 
to the Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs, consistent 
with applicable contractual obligations.
Deputy Administrator for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation (sec. 3215)
      The conferees agree to include a provision that would 
establish the position of Deputy Administrator for Defense 
Nuclear Nonproliferation subject to appointment by the 
President with the advice and consent of the Senate. The 
provision would make the Deputy Administrator responsible for 
preventing the spread of materials, technology, and expertise 
relating to weapons of mass destruction; and for eliminating 
inventories of surplus fissile material.
Deputy Administrator for Naval Reactors (sec. 3216)
      The conferees agree to include a provision that would 
establish the position of Deputy Administrator for Naval 
Reactors. The director of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, 
provided for under the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Executive 
Order, shall serve as the Deputy Administrator for Naval 
Reactors. The provision would assign the Deputy Administrator 
the responsibilities, authorities, and accountability for all 
functions of the Office of Naval Reactors.
General Counsel (sec. 3217)
      The conferees agree to include a provision that would 
establish a General Counsel for the Administration.
Staff of Administration (sec. 3218)
      The conferees agree to include a provision that would 
require the Administrator to maintain within the Administration 
sufficient staff to assist the Administrator in carrying out 
the duties of that position. The Administrator would assign to 
the staff responsibility for the functions of personnel, 
legislative affairs, public affairs, and liaison with other 
elements of the Department of Energy, other federal agencies, 
and the public.

                Subtitle B--Matters Relating to Security

Protection of national security information (sec. 3231)
      The conferees agree to include a provision that would 
require the Administrator, subject to the approval of the 
Secretary of Energy, to establish policies and procedures to 
ensure maximum protection to classified information in the 
possession of the Administration. The Administrator would 
establish procedures requiring personnel of the Administration 
to report to the Administrator on significant violations of law 
or executive order relating to the management of classified 
information.
Office of Defense Nuclear Counterintelligence and Office of Defense 
        Nuclear Security (sec. 3232)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 3158) that 
would require the Secretary of Energy to maintain an Office of 
Counterintelligence and an Office of Intelligence. The Office 
of Counterintelligence would be headed by a senior executive of 
the Federal Bureau of Investigation with experience in matters 
relating to counterintelligence. The Director of the Office of 
Counterintelligence would report directly to the Secretary of 
Energy and ensure that the Secretary, the Director of Central 
Intelligence, and the Director of the Federal Bureau of 
Investigation are informed regularly on the status and 
effectiveness of counterintelligence efforts at DOE sites. The 
Director would be required to submit an annual assessment to 
the Secretary, Director of Central Intelligence, Director of 
the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the defense committees 
of Congress on the effectiveness of counterintelligence efforts 
at DOE facilities. Such an assessment would be provided in both 
classified and unclassified form not later than March 1 of each 
year. The Director would be required to develop and implement 
specific security and counterintelligence programs to reduce 
the threat of loss of classified and sensitive information at 
DOE sites. The Director of Intelligence would also report 
directly to the Secretary and would be responsible for 
intelligence and energy security analysis.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
3184) that would require the Secretary of Energy to establish 
an Office of Foreign Intelligence and an Office of 
Counterintelligence.
      The conferees agree to include a provision that would 
establish an Office of Defense Nuclear Counterintelligence and 
an Office of Defense Nuclear Security. The offices would be 
headed by a Chief of Defense Nuclear Counterintelligence and a 
Chief of Defense Nuclear Security.
      The Chief of Defense Nuclear Counterintelligence would 
report to the Administrator and would implement 
counterintelligence policies directed by the Secretary and the 
Administrator. This Chief would develop programs for the 
Administration to prevent the disclosure of classified or 
sensitive information, and would develop and administer 
personnel assurance programs within the Administration.
      The Chief of Defense Nuclear Security would report to the 
Administrator and would implement security policies directed by 
the Secretary and the Administrator. This Chief would be 
responsible for the development and implementation of security 
programs for the Administration including the protection, 
control, and accounting of nuclear materials and the physical 
security and cybersecurity for all facilities of the 
Administration.
Counterintelligence programs (sec. 3233)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 3159) that 
would require the Secretary of Energy to assign at each DOE 
facility an individual to assess security and 
counterintelligence matters at that site. Such individuals 
would report directly to the DOE Director of 
Counterintelligence.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
3186) that would require the Secretary of Energy to assign at 
each DOE facility an individual to assess security and 
counterintelligence matters at that site. Such individuals 
would report directly to the DOE Director of 
Counterintelligence.
      The House amendment contained another similar provision 
(sec. 3185) that would require the Secretary to establish and 
maintain at each DOE national laboratory, a counterintelligence 
program for the defense-related activities at the laboratory. 
The provision would require that the head of 
counterintelligence at each laboratory have extensive 
experience in counterintelligence activities within the Federal 
Government and is hired by and directly responsible to Director 
of the laboratory and is hired with the concurrence of the DOE 
Director of Counterintelligence.
      The conferees agree to include a provision that would 
require the Administrator to establish and maintain a 
counterintelligence program at each laboratory or production 
facility. The Administrator would be required to assign an 
employee of the Office of Defense Nuclear Counterintelligence 
to each facility at which Restricted Data is located, other 
than a laboratory or a production facilities. This employee 
would assess counterintelligence and security matters at the 
facility.
Procedures relating to access by individuals to classified areas and 
        information of Administration (sec. 3234)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 3191) 
that would prohibit unescorted access by a foreign national to 
any classified area, or access to any classified information, 
at any DOE facility engaged in defense activities unless the 
individual has a security clearance granted by the United 
States or has a security clearance granted by a foreign 
government which the Secretary of State determines is 
comparable to a clearance granted by the United States. The 
provision would prohibit the Secretary from terminating the 
employment of any foreign national who is also an employee of 
the Department, as of the date of enactment of this Act until a 
security clearance investigation is completed. Such employees 
could, however, be terminated if the Director of 
Counterintelligence determines it is in the national security 
interest of the United States.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would require 
the Administrator to establish procedures to ensure that 
individuals are not permitted unescorted access to any 
classified area, or access to classified information, of the 
Administration until security clearances are verified.
Government access to information on Administration computers (sec. 
        3235)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 3194) 
that would require the Secretary of Energy to establish 
procedures to govern access to classified information on DOE 
defense-related computer systems.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would require 
the Administrator to establish procedures to govern access to 
all information on Administration computers. These procedures 
would provide that any individual who has access to information 
on an Administration computer be required, as a condition of 
such access, to provide to the Administrator written consent 
permitting access by an authorized investigative agency to any 
Administration computer. In addition, the provision would 
stipulate that, notwithstanding any other provision of law, no 
user of an Administration computer shall have any expectation 
of privacy in the use of that computer.
Congressional oversight of special access programs (sec. 3236)
      The conferees agree to include a provision that would 
require the Administrator to submit an annual report to the 
congressional defense committees on the special access programs 
of the Administration. Each annual report shall contain 
budgetary information for special access programs and a brief 
discussion of each program. This provision would also require 
an annual report on the new special access programs with a 
justification for designating the program as special access, 
and an identification of existing programs or technologies that 
are similar to the subject of the new special access program. A 
new special access program would not be allowed to begin until 
30 days after the defense committees have been notified that a 
new special access program is about to be initiated. The 
provision would also require a report to the congressional 
defense committees 14 days before any special access program is 
declassified.

               Subtitle C--Matters Relating to Personnel

Authority to establish certain scientific, engineering, and technical 
        positions (sec. 3241)
      The conferees agree to include a provision that would 
provide the Administrator of the National Nuclear Security 
Administration authority to establish up to 300 scientific, 
engineering, and technical positions, hire qualified personnel 
to fill those positions, and set appropriate compensation 
levels.
Voluntary early retirement authority (sec. 3242)
      The conferees agree to include a provision that would 
provide the Secretary of Energy temporary authority to offer 
voluntary early retirement to not more than 600 Department of 
Energy employees affected by the establishment of the National 
Nuclear Security Administration.
Severance pay (sec. 3243)
      The conferees agree to include a provision that would 
provide the Secretary of Energy authority to pay severance pay 
in one lump sum to those Department of Energy employees 
entitled to severance pay as a result of the establishment of 
the National Nuclear Security Administration.
Continued coverage of health care benefits (sec. 3244)
      The conferees agree to include a provision that would 
provide the Secretary of Energy authority to continue to pay 
the government's share of health insurance premiums to those 
Department of Energy employees who are involuntarily separated 
as a result of the establishment of the National Nuclear 
Security Administration.

              Subtitle D--Budget and Financial Management

Separate treatment in budget (sec. 3251)
      The conferees agree to include a provision that would 
require the President to submit the budget for the NNSA 
separately within the amounts requested for the Department of 
Energy. The section would also require that the budget 
justification materials submitted to Congress in support of the 
budget be specified in individual program elements.
Planning, programming, and budgeting process (sec. 3252)
      The conferees agree to include a provision that would 
require the Administrator to establish a sound planning, 
programming, and budgeting process for the activities of the 
Administration using funds that are available for obligation 
for a limited number of years.
Future-years nuclear security program (sec. 3253)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 3172) that 
would amend section 3155(a) of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997 (Public Law 104-201) to 
require that the Secretary of Energy, beginning in fiscal year 
2001, include in the President's annual budget request to 
Congress, a five-year program and budget plan for the 
activities anticipated to be carried out by the national 
security programs of the Department of Energy. The program and 
budget plan would be submitted at the same level of detail as 
the President's annual budget request to Congress and would 
include a description of anticipated workload requirements for 
each site. The provision would further require the Secretary of 
Energy, beginning in fiscal year 2001, to identify how each 
element of the President's budget request for weapons 
activities would help ensure that the weapons stockpile is safe 
and reliable as determined in accordance with the performance 
criteria established pursuant to section 3158 of the Strom 
Thumond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 
(Public Law 105-261) during each year of the five year period.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would require 
the Administrator to submit a future-year nuclear security 
program that would contain the estimated expenditures necessary 
to support the programs, projects, and activities of the 
Administration for a five-year period and the anticipated 
workload requirements for each Administration site during the 
period of the plan. It would also require that the 
Administrator submit materials detailing how the funds 
identified for each program element in the weapons activities 
budget will help ensure the reliability and safety of the 
nuclear weapons stockpile.
      The conferees note that the Secretary of Energy was 
required by law (section 3135 of H.R. 3230, the National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997, Public Law 104-
201) to provide a five-year budget plan, but that the Secretary 
has not complied with this provision. The conferees believe 
that such a plan will provide an important planning tool for 
the Administration and a baseline on which the congressional 
defense committees can better evaluate succeeding budget 
submissions.

                  Subtitle E--Miscellaneous Provisions

Environmental protection, safety, and health requirements (sec. 3261)
      The conferees agree to include a provision that would 
require the Administrator to ensure that Administration 
operations comply with applicable environmental, safety, and 
health statutes and to develop procedures for meeting such 
requirements. The provision would also provide that the 
Secretary of Energy continues to have overall authority and 
oversight responsibility to ensure that such compliance occurs.
Compliance with federal acquisition regulation (sec. 3262)
      The conferees agree to include a provision that would 
require the Administrator to establish procedures that would 
ensure that Administration activities are operated in full 
compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
Sharing of technology with Department of Defense (sec. 3263)
      The conferees agree to include a provision that would 
require the Administrator, in cooperation with the Secretary of 
Defense, to establish procedures that would allow for the 
sharing of technology and expertise between the Administration 
and the Department of Defense.
Use of capabilities of national security laboratories by entities 
        outside administration (sec. 3264)
      The conferees agree to include a provision that would 
require the Administrator to establish procedures that would, 
consistent with the national security mission of the 
Administration, make the capabilities of the national security 
laboratories available to elements of the Department of Energy 
that are not part of the Administration, other Federal agencies 
and other entities.

                        Subtitle F--Definitions

Definitions (sec. 3281)
      The conferees agree to include a provision that would 
define terms used throughout this title.

Subtitle G--Amendatory Provisions, Transition Provisions, and Effective 
                                 Dates

Functions transferred (sec. 3291)
      The conferees agree to include a provision that would 
transfer the national security functions of the Department of 
Energy to the Administration upon enactment of this title, but 
would permit the Secretary of Energy to transfer environmental 
and waste management activities to other elements of the 
Department, in consultation with the Administrator and 
Congress.
Transfer of funds and employees (sec. 3292)
      The conferees agree to include a provision that would 
require the Secretary of Energy to transfer to the 
Administration the balance of funding associated with the 
functions transferred to the Administration, as well as the 
employees necessary to carry out those functions.
Pay levels (sec. 3293)
      The conferees agree to include a provision that would 
establish the compensation for the Under Secretary for Nuclear 
Security at executive level III and would establish the 
compensation for Deputy Administrators of the Administration at 
executive level IV.
Conforming amendments (sec. 3294)
      The conferees agree to include a provision (sec. 3294) 
that would make conforming changes to the Atomic Energy Act of 
1954, the Department of Energy Organization Act, the National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994 (Public Law 103-
60), and the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 
1997 (Public Law 104-201).
Transition provisions (sec. 3295)
      The conferees agree to include a provision that would set 
dates by which the Administration would have to come into 
compliance with the provisions of title 32 of this Act. The 
Administrator would be required: to comply with the financial 
and fiscal management principles specified in section 3252 by 
October 1, 2000, and to report to the Armed Services Committees 
of the House and the Senate by January 1, 2000 on a plan to 
achieve that compliance; to submit the first future year 
nuclear security program required in section 3253 with the 
fiscal year 2001 budget; and to comply with the Federal 
Acquisition Regulation specified in section 3263 by October 1, 
2000 and report to the Armed Services Committees of the House 
and the Senate by January 1, 2000 on a plan to achieve that 
compliance.
Applicability of pre-existing laws and regulations (sec. 3296)
      The conferees agree to include a provision that would 
establish that all provisions of law and regulations in effect 
immediately before the effective date of title 32 of this act 
remain in force unless otherwise specified.
Report containing implementation plan of Secretary of Energy (sec. 
        3297)
      The conferees agree to include a provision that would 
require the Secretary to submit to the Committees on Armed 
Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report 
containing the Secretary's plan for the implementation of the 
provisions of this title.
Classification in United States Code (sec. 3298)
      The conferees agree to include a provision that would 
establish a new chapter of title 50 for the provisions of title 
32 of this act.
Effective dates (sec. 3299)
      The conferees agree to include a provision that would 
establish March 1, 2000 as the effective date of the provisions 
of title 32, except for sections 3202, 3204, 3251, 3295, and 
3297, which would become effective upon the date of enactment 
of this Act.
      The conferees direct that the implementation of this 
title begin immediately upon enactment so as to ensure that the 
period between enactment of this Act and the effective date of 
this title shall serve as a transition period to achieve full 
compliance of the requirements of this title no later than 
March 1, 2000.

         Title XXXIII--Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board

                     LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS ADOPTED

Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (sec. 3301)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 3201) that 
would authorize $17.5 million for the Defense Nuclear 
Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) for fiscal year 2000.
      The House bill contained an identical provision (sec. 
3201). The conference agreement includes this provision.

                Title XXXIV--National Defense Stockpile

                     LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS ADOPTED

Authorized uses of stockpile funds (sec. 3401)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 3301) that 
would authorize $78.7 million for operations of the National 
Defense Stockpile.
      The House amendment contained an identical provision.
      The conference agreement includes this provision.
Disposal of certain materials in National Defense Stockpile (sec. 3402)
      The House bill contained a provision (sec. 3303) that 
would repeal sections 3303 and 3304 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1996 restricting the sale of 
certain materials.
      The Senate contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would repeal 
section 3303 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 1996. The provision would also authorize disposal 
of additional unneeded materials in the National Defense 
Stockpile.
Limitations on previous authority for disposal of stockpile materials 
        (sec. 3403)
      The Senate bill included a provision (sec. 3302) that 
would clarify authorities in previous years legislation 
regarding the quantity of materials in the stockpile that could 
be disposed of to attain certain levels of revenues.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.

                   LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS NOT ADOPTED

Definitions
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 3301) 
that would define the terms ``National Defense Stockpile'' and 
``National Defense Stockpile Transaction Fund.''
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.

                  Title XXXV--Panama Canal Commission

                     LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS ADOPTED

Short title (sec. 3501)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 3401) that 
would establish Title XXXV of the National Defense 
Authorization Bill for Fiscal Year 2000 as the ``Panama Canal 
Commission Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000''.
      The House amendment contained an identical provision 
(sec. 3501).
      The conference agreement includes this provision.
Authorization of expenditures (sec. 3502)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 3402) that 
would grant the Panama Canal Commission authority to make 
expenditures from the Panama Canal Commission Revolving Fund 
within existing statutory limits. The provision would establish 
$25,000 as the ceiling on the amount the commission could 
expend from the Revolving Fund for official reception and 
representation expenses.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
3502) that would establish $100,000 as the ceiling on the 
amount the commission could expend from the Revolving Fund for 
official reception and representation expenses.
      The House recedes with an amendment that would establish 
$75,000 as the ceiling on the amount the commission could 
expend from the Revolving Fund for official reception and 
representation expenses.
Purchase of vehicles (sec. 3503)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 3403) that 
would authorize the Panama Canal Commission to purchase 
replacement vehicles for official use.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
3503) that would authorize the commission to purchase vehicles 
built in the United States.
      The House recedes with a clarifying amendment.
      The conferees note that the commission has previously 
purchased only vehicles built in the United States and 
encourage the continuation of that practice.
Office of Transition Administration (sec. 3504)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 3405) that 
would authorize the operations of the Office of Transition 
Administration.
      The House amendment contained a similar provision (sec. 
3504).
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would direct 
the Panama Canal Commission to enter into an agreement with the 
head of a department or agency of the federal government to 
supervise the close out of the affairs of the Commission.
Expenditures only in accordance with treaties (sec. 3505)
      The Senate bill contained a provision (sec. 3404) that 
would confirm the obligation of the Panama Canal Commission to 
make expenditures only in accordance with the Panama Canal 
Treaty of 1977 and related agreements.
      The House amendment contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.

                  Title XXXVI--Maritime Administration

                     LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS ADOPTED

Short title (sec. 3601)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 3401) 
that would authorize the title of Title XXXIV to be cited as 
the ``Maritime Administration Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 
2000''.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Authorization of appropriations for fiscal year 2000 (sec. 3602)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 3402) 
that would authorize $79.8 million for operations and training 
activities and $34.9 million for expenses under a loan 
guarantee program for the Maritime Administration for fiscal 
year 2000.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes with an amendment that would authorize 
$79.8 million for operations and training activities and $14.9 
million for expenses under a loan guarantee program for the 
Maritime Administration for fiscal year 2000.
Extension of war risk insurance authority (sec. 3603)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 3404) 
that would extend through June 30, 2005, the current authority 
provided to the Secretary of Transportation, under Title XII of 
the Merchant Marine Act of 1936, to provide certain vessel war 
risk insurance policies.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.
Ownership of the Jeremiah O'Brien (sec. 3604)
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 3405) 
that would clarify that the liberty ship Jeremiah O'Brien is 
owned by the National Liberty Ship Memorial, Inc.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The Senate recedes.

                   LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS NOT ADOPTED

Amendments to title XI of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936
      The House amendment contained a provision (sec. 3403) 
which would authorize the Secretary of Transportation to place 
all title XI bond proceeds in escrow during vessel 
construction.
      The Senate bill contained no similar provision.
      The House recedes.
                From the Committee on Armed Services, for 
                consideration of the Senate bill and the House 
                amendment, and modifications committed to 
                conference:
                                   Floyd Spence,
                                   Bob Stump,
                                   Duncan Hunter,
                                   Herbert H. Bateman,
                                   James V. Hansen,
                                   Curt Weldon,
                                   Joel Hefley,
                                   Jim Saxton,
                                   Steve Buyer,
                                   Tillie K. Fowler,
                                   John M. McHugh,
                                   James Talent,
                                   Terry Everett,
                                   Roscoe G. Bartlett,
                                   Howard ``Buck'' McKeon,
                                   J.C. Watts, Jr.,
                                   Mac Thornberry,
                                   John Hostettler,
                                   Saxby Chambliss,
                                   Van Hilleary,
                                   Ike Skelton
                                           (except sec. 32),
                                   Norman Sisisky,
                                   John M. Spratt, Jr.,
                                           (except for 27 and 32),
                                   Solomon P. Ortiz,
                                   Owen Pickett,
                                   Lane Evans,
                                   Gene Taylor,
                                   Neil Abercrombie,
                                   Marty Meehan,
                                   Robert A. Underwood,
                                   Silvestre Reyes,
                                   Jim Turner,
                                   Loretta Sanchez,
                                   Ellen O. Tauscher
                                           (except sec. 32),
                                   Robert E. Andrews,
                                   John B. Larson,
                From the Permanent Select Committee on 
                Intelligence, for consideration of matters 
                within the jurisdiction of that committee under 
                clause 11 of rule X:
                                   Porter J. Goss,
                                   Jerry Lewis,
                From the Committee on Banking and Financial 
                Services, for consideration of section 1059 of 
                the Senate bill and section 1409 of the House 
                bill, and modifications committed to 
                conference:
                                   Bill McCollum,
                                   Spencer Bachus,
                                   John J. LaFalce,
                From the Committee on Education and the 
                Workforce, for consideration of sections 579 
                and 698 of the Senate bill, and sections 341, 
                343, 549, 567, and 673 of the House amendment, 
                and modifications committed to conference:
                                   Bill Goodling,
                                   Nathan Deal,
                                   Patsy T. Mink,
                From the Committee on Government Reform, for 
                consideration of sections 538, 652, 654, 805-
                810, 1004, 1052-54, 1080, 1101-07, 2831, 2862, 
                3160, 3161, 3163, and 3173 of the Senate bill, 
                and sections 522, 524, 525, 661-64, 672, 802, 
                1101-05, 2802, and 3162 of the House amendment, 
                and modifications committed to conference:
                                   Dan Burton,
                                   Joe Scarborough,
                Provided that Mr. Horn is appointed in lieu of 
                Mr. Scarborough for consideration of sections 
                538, 805-810, 1052-54, 1080, 2831, 2862, 3160, 
                and 3161 of the Senate bill and sections 802 
                and 2802 of the House amendment, and 
                modifications committed to conference:
                                   Stephen Horn,
                From the Committee on House Administration, for 
                consideration of section 1303 of the Senate 
                bill and modifications committed to conference:
                                   Wm. Thomas,
                                   John Boehner,
                                   Steny H. Hoyer,
                From the Committee on International Relations, 
                for consideration of sections 1013, 1043, 1044, 
                1046, 1066, 1071, 1072, and 1083 of the Senate 
                bill, and sections 1202, 1206, 1301-07, 1404, 
                1407, 1408, 1411, and 1413 of the House 
                amendment, and modifications committed to 
                conference:
                                   Benjamin A. Gilman,
                                   Doug Bereuter,
                From the Committee on the Judiciary, for 
                consideration of sections 3156 and 3163 of the 
                Senate bill, and sections 3166 and 3194 of the 
                House amendment, and modifications committed to 
                conference:
                                   Henry Hyde,
                                   Bill McCollum,
                From the Committee on Resources, for 
                consideration of sections 601, 602, 695, 2833, 
                and 2861 of the Senate bill, and sections 365, 
                601, 602, 653, 654, and 2863 of the House 
                amendment, and modifications committed to 
                conference:
                                   Don Young,
                                   Billy Tauzin,
                From the Committee on Transportation and 
                Infrastructure, for consideration of sections 
                601, 602, 1060, 1079, and 1080 of the Senate 
                bill, and sections 361, 601, 602, and 3404 of 
                the House amendment, and modifications 
                committed to conference:
                                   Bud Shuster,
                                   Wayne T. Gilchrest,
                                   Peter DeFazio,
                From the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for 
                consideration of sections 671-75, 681, 682, 
                696, 697, 1062, and 1066 of the Senate bill, 
                and modifications committed to conference:
                                   Michael Bilirakis,
                                   Jack Quinn,
                                 Managers on the Part of the House.

                                   John Warner,
                                   Strom Thurmond,
                                   John McCain,
                                   Bob Smith,
                                   James M. Inhofe,
                                   Rick Santorum,
                                   Olympia Snowe,
                                   Pat Roberts,
                                   Wayne Allard,
                                   Tim Hutchinson,
                                   Jeff Sessions,
                                   Robert C. Byrd,
                                   Chuck Robb,
                                   Mary L. Landrieu,
                                   Max Cleland,
                                Managers on the Part of the Senate.